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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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Got the wheels used locally, the only wheels i dig for the GS are the 5 spokes gs430 and the gs460 with the fan blade design.

You are in DR too?
Yeah, moved here in December 2016. Mine has these on:

The look good but I want to switch them for either 18" or even the 17" ones but I have not seen anyone selling them. You live in the capital? because I been looking for wheels since I got the car but have not been able to find them. Maybe your guy can help me out.
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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 09:05 AM
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Yeah, moved here in December 2016. Mine has these on:

The look good but I want to switch them for either 18" or even the 17" ones but I have not seen anyone selling them. You live in the capital? because I been looking for wheels since I got the car but have not been able to find them. Maybe your guy can help me out.
Oh cool! Not a lot of Matador red micas around in santo domingo, Well the guy who sold them to me used to have a gs430 and changed the wheels. If i see some around I'll let you know, but I'm pretty sure you cab trade yours for 18s, yours are nice, if not, you can always try fleabay and sell yours later.

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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 09:16 AM
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Oh cool! Not a lot of Matador red micas around in santo domingo, Well the guy who sold them to me used to have a gs430 and changed the wheels. If i see some around I'll let you know, but I'm pretty sure you cab trade yours for 18s, yours are nice, if not, you can always try fleabay and sell yours later.

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Alright, thanks. That was what I was thinking either swap or buy then sell these... This is how the car looks now:

If I can't find any, I'll stick with these but I'll like to have more clearance because I like doing tourism and you know as soon as you leave the capital, unless you are in the highway, the roads are pretty bad.

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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 11:07 AM
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Alright, thanks. That was what I was thinking either swap or buy then sell these... This is how the car looks now:

If I can't find any, I'll stick with these but I'll like to have more clearance because I like doing tourism and you know as soon as you leave the capital, unless you are in the highway, the roads are pretty bad.
Pics are not showing, please repost. oh yes, I only use my gs inside the city or highways, when going to the beach or any touristic destination I wife's SUV.
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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 11:14 AM
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Pics are not showing, please repost. oh yes, I only use my gs inside the city or highways, when going to the beach or any touristic destination I wife's SUV.
Picture should be fixed now
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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 01:21 PM
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Picture should be fixed now
nice looking! Paint looks marvelous! Will say hi if I see you around, cheers!

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Old Jun 25, 2017 | 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ibidu1
GS350's have timing chains so no need to replace them

That not true. They tend to starch after a while... Search Ericthecarguys' Chain replacement. Now obviously, this don't mean ALL of them do this but you can't say NEVER!
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Old Jun 25, 2017 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MitchLivin
That not true. They tend to starch after a while... Search Ericthecarguys' Chain replacement. Now obviously, this don't mean ALL of them do this but you can't say NEVER!
Nothing wrong with a starched timing chain – keeps it looking crisp and wrinkle-free!
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Lol lol lol
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Old Nov 7, 2017 | 08:19 AM
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Hello Folks! Im having a good offer for my car and planning to sell this week, sadness.. Im planning on switching to the 4th gen GS, probably a 13-14 GS 350 F-Sport, do you guys own or have any comments on that model? how is the versus the 3GS 350 vs 4GS 350?

The first PROS I can feel when driving the 4GS is that its a more rigid ride, a lot quiter (No rattles) and muh more comfortable options. On the CONS I feel that the 3GS is more beefy when accelerating probably because 4GS needs to be in sport+ to feel the power, and the 4GS rear mufflers looks like toys with those silver tips stuck on the bumper, and of course, the 3GS steering with wood feels lot more "luxurious" than the full leather on the 4GS.

Comments are always welcome, should I make the switch?

Also im a bit sad with my car color, its black and I love it but I hate when bird dropping make stains on the car, living in the Caribbean sun can bake that drop fast! I really cant bare with that much care, probably my next car will be white, if I get black I will put ceramic treatment as soon as possible.

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Old Nov 8, 2017 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by guzzy92fs
Hello Folks! Im having a good offer for my car and planning to sell this week, sadness.. Im planning on switching to the 4th gen GS, probably a 13-14 GS 350 F-Sport, do you guys own or have any comments on that model? how is the versus the 3GS 350 vs 4GS 350?

The first PROS I can feel when driving the 4GS is that its a more rigid ride, a lot quiter (No rattles) and muh more comfortable options. On the CONS I feel that the 3GS is more beefy when accelerating probably because 4GS needs to be in sport+ to feel the power, and the 4GS rear mufflers looks like toys with those silver tips stuck on the bumper, and of course, the 3GS steering with wood feels lot more "luxurious" than the full leather on the 4GS.

Comments are always welcome, should I make the switch?

Also im a bit sad with my car color, its black and I love it but I hate when bird dropping make stains on the car, living in the Caribbean sun can bake that drop fast! I really cant bare with that much care, probably my next car will be white, if I get black I will put ceramic treatment as soon as possible.
Felt can work wonders on the rattles! There are a ton of them, however ....

I have been thinking of moving up to a newer GS, however, the interior materials seem more plastic-y. Am I the only one who feels that way?
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