Schoolgirl1 Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 I know there's a ton of experts out there who could briefly tell me what the changes/differences are from the 99GS to the 03GS? A bit confused Wondering, Better or Worse? Thanks, Experts ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSypher Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Well, fist the obvious.. With a new newer car you'll most likely have less miles and less wear so ofcourse a newer year is best.. But aside from that, the rear lights are different.. The headlight housings have a greenish tint to where as before they looked sorta smoked.. The speedo cluster housing is also a little different with silver rings around the outer part of each circle.. The steering wheel on the newer GS's have a chrome "L" instead of having the raised leather "L".. That's it for now I have to run.. There's more stuff but if no one has told you by the time I get back I'll tell you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Also new wheels on the 03, as well as the addition of different stereo facings, Mark Levinson premium stereo in the 03, Nakamichi in the 99. The grille is also different on the 99. The navigation system on the 03 is worlds better than on the 99. Basically though, Joe on the street couldn't tell the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoolgirl1 Posted July 24, 2003 Author Share Posted July 24, 2003 ;) Thanks guys! Was more concerned if anything had changed along lines of the engine (i.e., size, HP, etc.), but it doesn't sound like it. You're great! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Naa, in 01 the GS400 became the GS430 and got the new 4.3 liter V8 out of the LS430, replacing the 4.0 liter. Overall power remained mostly the same. The new engine is just more efficient, with ULEV certification. Also on 01, the 430 lost the E-SHIFT manumatic transmission feature, but the GS300 got it. Because of ULEV certification. The GS300 engine is the same though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoolgirl1 Posted July 24, 2003 Author Share Posted July 24, 2003 Got It! Thanks again, I think you guys have given me more than enough to make a solid decision. When I grow up to be a smart little Lexus girl, I hope I can help you like you guys always help me. - Doreen - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gslx4s Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I know there's a ton of experts out there who could briefly tell me what the changes/differences are from the 99GS to the 03GS? A bit confused Wondering, Better or Worse? Thanks, Experts ;) well, girl....lol first of all there is that .o3 liters and the tail lights. as far as power out put, there is no diff. Ehough the 98-00 is 400 the .03 diif offers no more horse power. The reason for the the littewr diff is for a fuel EPA crap. The GS gained a few more M.P.G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 When I grow up to be a smart little Lexus girl, I hope I can help you like you guys always help me. One day my dear, one day. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex_Chick _GsBGizzle Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 HEY YOU People sure know your stuff. Another gilr here wondering anyone knows if there are soemwhere some "aftermarket cool tailights for the gs, I kow chances are know I tried lookin too, I find it weird that there are for the rx, but the gs is also sporty. They have engine stuff, a fair share of front grill, but no lights. I find that uncool!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Its lack of interest, most aftermarket lights are low quality, they leak, made of cheap plastic. There isn't much interest in them from Lexus owners. The only ones I know of for the RX are the ones that are blackout, and those are actually the normal RX light housings with the inside sprayed black instead of chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSypher Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Here are the Junction Produce tail lights... They are great looking but I don't think they're worth the $1,300. price tag.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSypher Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Now with the older style lights you can clear them to make them look like this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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