Thread #17516

Where to start?

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AnastacioMay 23, 2009
#249075

Where to start?

Anastacio here looking to buy a 2nd generation GS300. Are they all the same or do they come in different trim levels. Where can I look to get more info, for example which magazines should I look for. Sorry for the cherry questions but I gotta start some where.
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Anastacio here looking to buy a 2nd generation GS300.  Are they all the same or do they come in different trim levels.  Where can I look to get more info, for example which magazines should I look for.  Sorry for the cherry questions but I gotta start some where.
SchnitzMay 24, 2009
#249123
Try clublexus.com or Lexus Owners Club.
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Try clublexus.com or Lexus Owners Club.
augdoggMay 24, 2009
#249131
Welcome to the site! That I know of:
GS300: IL6 also came in Plat. Edtn. (some extra mods compared to base model -mainly interior)& Sport Design
GS400: V8 also came in Plat. Edtn. and I believe Carson Tuned Package
GS430: V8

Carson Tuned and Sport Design are the power oriented branding.

You'll have to look up the specific details on each, but I believe thats it for 2nd gens.
*If others have additional info please elaborate- thx

THanks big homie!!!
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Welcome to the site! That I know of:
GS300: IL6 also came in Plat. Edtn. (some extra mods compared to base model -mainly interior)& Sport Design
GS400: V[COLOR="Red"]8[/COLOR]  also came in Plat. Edtn. and I believe Carson Tuned Package
GS430: V[COLOR="red"]8 [/COLOR] 

Carson Tuned and Sport Design are the power oriented branding.

You'll have to look up the specific details on each, but I believe thats it for 2nd gens.
[I]*If others have additional info please elaborate- thx[/I]

THanks big homie!!!
widebody_QMay 24, 2009
#249157
the 400 and 430 were v8's
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the 400 and 430 were v8's
mrkenjiMay 26, 2009
#249395
98-00
HAD A DARKER HOUSING HEADLIGHT THAT FOGS UP EASIER, BUT LOOKS SMOKED SLIGHTLY
TAILLIGHTS HAD TURN SIGNAL AND REVERSE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TAILLIGHTS

01-05
GREEN TINT HOUSING, FOGS LESS EASY.
TAILLIGHTS HAD REVERSE AND TURN SIGNAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TAILLIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL DIFFERENT
GAUGE CLUSTER DIFFERENT


THERE ARE SOME OTHER SLIGHT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE YEARS SUCH AS MIRRORS AND THINGS BUT THOSE ARE THE MAJOR DIFFERENCES
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98-00 
HAD A DARKER HOUSING HEADLIGHT THAT FOGS UP EASIER, BUT LOOKS SMOKED SLIGHTLY 
TAILLIGHTS HAD TURN SIGNAL AND REVERSE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TAILLIGHTS

01-05
GREEN TINT HOUSING, FOGS LESS EASY.
TAILLIGHTS HAD REVERSE AND TURN SIGNAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TAILLIGHTS
STEERING WHEEL DIFFERENT
GAUGE CLUSTER DIFFERENT


THERE ARE SOME OTHER SLIGHT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE YEARS SUCH AS MIRRORS AND THINGS BUT THOSE ARE THE MAJOR DIFFERENCES
vip tint+glassMay 27, 2009
#249461
the older the berry the sweeter the juice
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the older the berry the sweeter the juice
fatmikeMay 27, 2009
#249482
augdogg;249131 wrote:
GS300: V8 Also came in Sport Design Package


I believe the sportdesign only came on the GS300.


Thx!
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GS300: V[COLOR="red"]8 [/COLOR] Also came in Sport Design Package
[/QUOTE]

I believe the sportdesign only came on the GS300.


Thx!
ant_jzs160May 27, 2009
#249511
also the grille on the 01-05 is different, the slats are thicker type of thing.

i would suggest getting an 01+ cause i like the taillights better haha i upgraded my 98 tails to 01+ Tails as they look more modern imo. so you will already have those, or if you dont want them you can sell them for a reasonable price and buy LED ones or whatever you like.

as for engine im in Australia so all we get is the 2JZ-GE 3L GS300. if i could have i would have got an 8 just for a bit more grunt & noise haha
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also the grille on the 01-05 is different, the slats are thicker type of thing. 
 
i would suggest getting an 01+ cause i like the taillights better haha i upgraded my 98 tails to 01+ Tails as they look more modern imo. so you will already have those, or if you dont want them you can sell them for a reasonable price and buy LED ones or whatever you like.
 
as for engine im in Australia so all we get is the 2JZ-GE 3L GS300. if i could have i would have got an 8 just for a bit more grunt & noise haha
OGMay 27, 2009
#249545
vip tint+glass;249461 wrote:the older the berry the sweeter the juice


Craig wrote:Man, it's the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice.


Smokey wrote:Yeah, well she blacker than a motherf**ker too.


:smiley-rofl:
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[QUOTE=vip tint+glass;249461]the older the berry the sweeter the juice[/QUOTE]
 
[QUOTE=Craig]Man, it's the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice.[/QUOTE]
 
[QUOTE=Smokey]Yeah, well she blacker than a motherf**ker too.[/QUOTE]
 
:smiley-rofl:
AnastacioMay 28, 2009
#249736
Thank you gentlemen for the information. Now I have some direction in my search.
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Thank you gentlemen for the information.  Now I have some direction in my search.