MPLexus301

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Well I cannot believe that this day has come, but I need to part with my GS. My life has changed a bit and I'm now commuting 70 miles round trip for work, 5 days a week. I've ordered a 2013 Toyota Rav4 so the only reason I'm letting the GS go is for fuel economy and practicality. I am having a horribly hard time figuring out how I will sell this car, and would feel so much better if it went to a CL member - someone who could really appreciate the car. If I do not receive any bites here, I will move forward with listing it on AutoTrader and Craigslist. Truly, I am a perfectionist, I love this car and have babied it since day one.

At first glance, this car is not as outwardly modified as some others on CL but my whole goal has been creating an "upgraded OEM" look. I think I've succeeded in creating a car that looks more aggressive than stock but is still eye catching and elegant. I've also worked hard to create a great drivers car with engine and suspension modifications that have transformed the demeanor and disposition of the car into something that's very driver-oriented with great steering and handling. I love nothing more then getting this car out into the mountains with the windows down in spring or fall, and I think the next owner will know exactly what I mean. The tire and wheel combination is conservative, as are the drop and other suspension mods, but I think my GS is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable midsize sedans I've ever driven.

I get compliments on this car almost weekly from people on the street, and when I have folks inside the car, nobody can believe the condition of it. I have literally had some people (who didn't know any better) ask me if the car was new, or mention that they "didn't know Lexus was still making this body style."

So here are a few notes to start:
- Bought: July 2008 with 66,000 miles
- Now: 104,200 miles as of 06/09
- Never been wrecked or in an accident of any kind
- The car has been garaged at home and at work for the last 5 years.
- When I bought the car in 2008, it was from a man who had two kids who scratched up the exterior with skate boards, athletic gear and from being generally careless. As a result, I had the car completely repainted in factory OEM "black onyx" paint in 2009.
- I used to work for Lexus corporate and was able to pull a few strings to have the Sport Design headlights replaced under warranty in October 2008. Why? Because I could, quite frankly. We have all seen GSs with headlights that have UV damage and I have always wanted this car to be perfect. I was able to pull a few strings with corporate and had them replaced with completely new units - housings, HIDs, everything.
- I've maintained the car with regular details at least every three months with all of the finest products: Leatherique, P21s, Meguiars, etc.

Major service milestones:
This car has always been dealership serviced and maintained by master technicians. I worked at the Lexus dealership where I have the car serviced so it never went without ANYTHING. The oil has been changed (full synthetic) every 5,000 miles, tires rotated and balanced regularly and all routine maintenance has been executed in full, on schedule.
- Ball joints, tie rods, springs and shocks replaced at 70,000 miles
- Catalytic converters replaced under warranty at 80,000 miles
- Full 90,000 mile service completed in October of 2011
- Four brand new Bridgestone Turanza tires in November of 2012
- Valve cover gaskets replaced in June of 2013
- Little issues common to the 2GS, such as door lock actuators, have all been fixed with new OEM parts

OEM Specs:
- 2003 Lexus GS 300 Sport Design
- Black Onyx Exterior
- Saddle Leather Interior (perforated leather)
- Navigation system and Mark Levinson Audio
- HID headlights with yellow fog lights
- Seat heaters
- Wood/Leather steering wheel with wood shift ****

List of modifications:

Exterior:
- Full new paint job
- TTE Front Lip
- L-Tuned Side Skirts
- M3-style rear lip spoiler
- Smoked LED Sonar Tail Lights
- New OEM Sport Design headlights
- JP Warden LED bulbs for parking lights
- Silvania Silverstar Ultra DRL/High beam
- 20% SUNGUARD tint
- Side mirror LED blinkers and puddle lights

Interior:
- New OEM Sport Design Floor mats
- 8.1 Nav disc update
- VaisTech iPod kit

Suspension
- 17" Gunmetal GS 430 wheels on Bridgestone Turanza tires
- Tanabe NF 210 springs
- KYB GR-2 Shocks
- TRD Blue front and rear sway bars
- Daizen steering rack bushings
- JDM TRD Aristo Strut Tower Bar
- 20mm/25mm H&R Spacers

Engine
- SRT Intake with race ECU
- Borla Exhaust

Additional accessories:
- OEM GS car cover
- Wheel touch up paint

I have all of the car's service records and am also happy to provide my Lexus service advisor's contact information for a reference on how well this car has been maintained and cared for.

Photos:

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Considering the meticulous care I've taken of the car, the way it's been serviced, low mileage, list of modifications and the general condition of the car, I am asking $11,250 OBO. For a well maintained Lexus with a 2JZ, this thing will run for another 200,000 miles with few issues, and look and drive beautifully while doing it.

Please PM me here with any questions or email me at mpannone519@gmail.com.

03SPDESIGN

iTrader: (3)

Very Nice! GLWS

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

Thanks very much - still trying to figure out how I will actually be able to hand the keys to this car to someone else

sakataj

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i can attest for this thing being super clean/well taken care of GLWS Micheal

greg s

gorgeous car, glws!

SprtDesign

iTrader: (21)

Really want this. But will have to wait for the next go round.

rwheelz

iTrader: (2)

Simply awesome! That saddle leather looks amazing.

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the kind words. I have a bit of an open time frame to work with, so I'm not sure if that opens up anyone's availability or funds, or whatever you want to call it. Need to sell the car by mid-July.

Thanks!

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

I've gone back to this car multiple times since you posted... I absolutely love this... GL Michael..

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

Thanks man...I really appreciate that.

Newchapter

iTrader: (2)

Drool. If you were closer to AZ I'd find a way to flip my 99SC400 pronto and figure out how to make this happen.

cv129

I've previously flew out to ATL to purchase a car then drove back to Dallas, its not that bad of a drive and was worth every minute. Don't let that stop ya!

SaiyanGS3

iTrader: (8)

Glws! Where were you over a year ago when I bought my GS in ATL!? I want this badly, this is what I was looking for....beautiful..

MPLexus301

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Thanks for the kind words, guys.

To be clear, I really cannot sell the car until mid-July as thats when my new Rav4 will arrive. If that's a problem for anyone, I apologize!

Michael

UncleRico

iTrader: (6)

I apologize if this is a dumb question. But what exactly is different about the sport design? I see the interior has a different color leather. Is there anything else? Thanks