golferdeac Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Looking at buying a 2000 GS300 for around $15k with 90k miles. Car just had 90k service. Looks flawless. Is this car a good buy? What can I expect in terms of maintenance in the next few years would like to drive to at least 150k. Had an Audi that went to 120k before blowing up, can I expect the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtmodern Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Looking at buying a 2000 GS300 for around $15k with 90k miles. Car just had 90k service. Looks flawless. Is this car a good buy? What can I expect in terms of maintenance in the next few years would like to drive to at least 150k. Had an Audi that went to 120k before blowing up, can I expect the same? No comparison with the Audi in terms of longevity. Make sure the 90,000 mile service included a new timing belt. This is really the only significant service item on this engine. You may be able to get the maintenance history from a Lexus dealer if you give them the VIN and if the car was maintained by a Lexus dealer. That would certainly tell you a little about the car. In terms of maintenance for the next 60,000 miles - very little. Spark plugs, serpentine belt, engine oil, antifreeze, occasional partial transmission fluid change (about 2 qts. at a time), brake fluid, brake pads and rotors, cabin air filter, engine air filter, all really easy stuff. If the car was owned by someone who drove it hard and made suspension "improvements", the ball joints and control arm bushings will probably need service. I would stay away from cars that have been modified. As far as the price is concerned, I can't tell you if that's a good deal. Check Kelly Blue Book and Edmunds. Anything below "private party" is not an outright ripoff as long as the car really is as good as it looks. If the car is from a dealer, remember that they really know how to make anything look "like new". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golferdeac Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 Ok buying the car, 2000 GS300. What is a good way to boost the power on the car? 220 horsepower is OK but if I could bump it up to around 250 that would be nice. What is the Borla (name?) exhaust? Don't want to make the car sound like a race car either. Thanks for the info!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p3style Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I have the borla system on my gs3 - it does add bass, but it is definitely not raspy... You will not be gaining that much hp though...just maybe a few ponies... Ok buying the car, 2000 GS300. What is a good way to boost the power on the car? 220 horsepower is OK but if I could bump it up to around 250 that would be nice. What is the Borla (name?) exhaust? Don't want to make the car sound like a race car either. Thanks for the info!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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