gottahaveit2

I've just recently picked up this GS460! I've owned 4 Lexus, a couple of LS400's and most recently 2 GS's, a 99 GS400 and an 01 GS430.

I was thinking of eventually going to a 3rd gen GS350, GS430 or GS460, maybe next year, but I decided to go ahead and get this one. I like the V8, strong power and a nice sound. And I have been until now, a BlueTooth virgin..lol. Pretty big jump in technology from a 2001 to a 2008!

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designo

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Congrats and welcome to the Matador Club! I wish I had your interior color!

Rob6656

Congrats! :-) Your car is absolutely gorgeous! :-)

3GS404

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Welcome to CL !!!

gottahaveit2

Thanks!
I was opposed to the dark graphite because I thought it was more black, when I saw this one, i really do like the interior color. Before now I had preferred the tan, and even the light gray because it had the blackwood trim.

Thank you!

Thanks! I've been on here a long time, but it's my first post in 3Gen GS!

designo

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Are you going to modify this car in any way or keep it standard?

texbanc

Congrats. I also just picked up an 09 Mica Red GS 460. My question is are you having paint issues. With this being my 5th lexus, I am stunned at the chips and scratches I am getting. I knew the newer paint was "softer" than my older cars but it seems that everytime I turn around I am getting new chips and scratches.

Is there any reasonable way to save the paint?

Thanks

gottahaveit2

Designo..I'm keeping it very stock for now. I have a few classic hot rods that I tinker with so they satisfy my urge to modify. First thing I do need is some tires, going to go with Goodyear Eagle GTs. Car has runflats but I'm going to have a compact spare in the trunk.

Texbanc.. i can't report yet on paint, so far mine has reasonable wear n tear for 48k, there are some chips on the leading area of the hood, but overall looks nice to me.

txcoupe

congrats and nice to see another GS460 buyer. I had an 03 GS430 and feel the seats were more comfortable in that car. Definitely like the new electronics and styling upgrade of the 3GS.

alchemist

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super clean..

jamodeo

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Very clean car! Congratulations on your purchase!

-Joe

lowle350

Nice buy, my favorite color!

texbanc

Thanks "Gotta". I have been reading some of the threads and it seems like a product like Hardbody may be the best option at this point.

Tex

gottahaveit2

Thanks for the compliments. I bought the car on balding runflats, but the dealer gave me a mini spare since the car didn't have one as built. I got new 245/40-18 Goodyears (non runflats) ordered from the TireRack and put on by NTB. The car rides and drives great.

Ditching the styrofoam filler that's installed on new cars equipped w/ runflats, I ordered up the items needed to put a mini spare in the car. The holddown, 3 rubber bumpers and a foam filler that goes in at the back of the trunk. If anyone needs the part numbers, see the pic.

txcoupe

Which goodyears did you go with? I'm swapping out my run flats when they wear out as well.