akewlguy Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 After owning a LS for 2 years I want to get another Lexus for my wife. So far we have tried out a few 98/99 ES's and they were okay. So now I am looking into the GS. Looking for a bit more style and look then the ES. Anyone have an opinion on the 98-2000 models? Any information is greatly apprecited.
dcfish Posted November 15, 2006 Posted November 15, 2006 After owning a LS for 2 years I want to get another Lexus for my wife. So far we have tried out a few 98/99 ES's and they were okay. So now I am looking into the GS. Looking for a bit more style and look then the ES. Anyone have an opinion on the 98-2000 models? Any information is greatly apprecited. The gs is a different car than the es, gs (rwd) vs. es (fwd) Unless you are looking at the gs400/430 > v8 the gs300 has a l6 and the es has a v6. The gs is sportier and a bit more agressive and I personally feel that the gs is the way to go. That being said, The wifey has an es and I drive a gs. It really boils down to what she likes, After all she has to drive the car. Whatever decision you make it will be a good one. Let us know what car you choose. Good Luck
SRK Posted November 16, 2006 Posted November 16, 2006 I bought the 92 LS and although I drove it quite a bit, it was my wife's car really. I decided I needed a Lexus, and I bought the 98 GS400. I haven't regretted a moment of that decision. Both are great cars, but the power of the GS, and it's handling, were just what I wanted in a daily driver. I have yet to drive an ES that I like - as nice a car as they are, I am not a front drive fan. The new ones are very good looking though.
akewlguy Posted November 17, 2006 Author Posted November 17, 2006 I own a 93LS and drove a few 98-99 ES's. To me it seemed like a super Camery. The GS looks sporty and I will test it out this weekend. One thing for sure is its about 4-5k more then the ES.
dcfish Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 I own a 93LS and drove a few 98-99 ES's. To me it seemed like a super Camery. The GS looks sporty and I will test it out this weekend. One thing for sure is its about 4-5k more then the ES. GS
chuckb Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 both are nice, GS is nicer. would you be getting a GS3 or GS4? that's my old ES behind my GS in the sig, LOL
akewlguy Posted November 25, 2006 Author Posted November 25, 2006 Hello gents and ladies. I see a nice 98 GS with 100k. One owner who take care of the care. Is this car like the older LS's and it would need a new timing belt? Power steering pump? Anything else?
SRK Posted November 25, 2006 Posted November 25, 2006 At eight years old and 100k miles it needs a t-belt by both time and mileage. The power steering pump is a non issue on that engine. It will also need spark plugs at this point - and that engine uses iridium from the factory.
akewlguy Posted November 30, 2006 Author Posted November 30, 2006 We bought the 98 GS300. Black and tan. Its a wonderful car and my wife is very happy. What a difference from our now backup Taurus 91. :) Change waterpump with timing belt? Also getting a tuneup, but these are much easier jobs then the LS. There is a bit of rust on the exahust pipes, but ohh well. Its near the connections mounts at the end of muffler going towards cats. In the middle sorta. Wow I am messing this up. Does this typically go after 10 winters in CT
BlexusGS Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 I love my GS! Congratulations and good luck!
dcfish Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 We bought the 98 GS300. Black and tan. Its a wonderful car and my wife is very happy. What a difference from our now backup Taurus 91. :) Change waterpump with timing belt? Also getting a tuneup, but these are much easier jobs then the LS. There is a bit of rust on the exahust pipes, but ohh well. Its near the connections mounts at the end of muffler going towards cats. In the middle sorta. Wow I am messing this up. Does this typically go after 10 winters in CT Nice choice
akewlguy Posted December 1, 2006 Author Posted December 1, 2006 Things are good, but I think I am always a bit stressed when making a car purchase. After buying I read the guys records. Well at 100k they stated the ball joins were wearing. So I did not see this or hear it and might have to make a repair. Sorta mad to get tricked a bit and might call the guy out, but ohh well. One of the four tires was obviously changed since it is a different brand of bridgestone. Of course that is the one with what I think is a bad ball joint. I wacked the tire when it was turned and heard a clink. Also what is the velcro thing by the center mirror? Little plastic piece with wire. Can the back antenna just be removed?
dcfish Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Things are good, but I think I am always a bit stressed when making a car purchase. After buying I read the guys records. Well at 100k they stated the ball joins were wearing. So I did not see this or hear it and might have to make a repair. Sorta mad to get tricked a bit and might call the guy out, but ohh well. One of the four tires was obviously changed since it is a different brand of bridgestone. Of course that is the one with what I think is a bad ball joint. I wacked the tire when it was turned and heard a clink. Also what is the velcro thing by the center mirror? Little plastic piece with wire. Can the back antenna just be removed? Some pics would help. Velcro ? Back antena ?
BlexusGS Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Little plastic piece with wire on the windshield....sounds like your car once had or still has a car phone of some sort.
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