sunman2010

I purchased this car when it was about 165K miles about 18 months back. It runs super. I am not sure what kind of any major preventive maintenance work I need to get done for this car at this point. Is there anything related to transmission, engine (tune up perhaps?), wheel alignment? or anything at all I need to get done at this point? The only maintenance I get done is to get the oil changed regularly. It runs smooth, no problems whatsoever. But I am concerned if I should do something more at this mileage. Any suggestions or advice is most welcome. I do plan on keeping this car in as much perfect shape as I possibly can and want to keep this car atleast for an year more. Sonny

How do I check to find out if mine is a Pioneer system or some other make?

Thanks for your detailed post here. You are right, the dealer I bought from asked me to buy a new system from him altogether and said they dont replace the LCD screen only! Naturally, I refused. I dont know if my system is Pioneer or not, how do I find that out?

Yes. The LCD screen is blank, I cant see anything on it. I am just using the controls based on what I remember from reading the instruction manual. Are you refering to the LCD screen ?

Hello Lexus Clubbies: I have a 99 GS300 with 150K miles, bought it from a Lexus dealer at 147k miles. So far going great. I noticed when I first shift transmission in the morning (cold start) or whenever the car has been sitting for several hours and I start, the transmission makes a slight 'thud' sound when I shift to D mode, or R Mode. This does not happen after the car warms up an hour or so later in driving. Rest of the time, when I shift, I dont feel anything meaning it is quite silent and smooth. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this? Your comments and experiences would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance to you all. Sonnyboy

I have a 2000 GS300, the audio display screen is blank, but the Audio system works great. Its a Lexus factory system. Does anyone know if I can replace the only the display screen only or do I do have to buy a new audio system altogether? Pls advice. Sunman

Thank you, dcfish! Yes, this does seem to a good forum. I am looking to getting to know your forum members more.

Thank you, Lexi Guru:-)

Howdy: I just bought used a Lexus GS300, 1999 model, it has 147K miles. This is my first Lexus, I was going to buy a Merc, but got scared by the high and unpredictable maintenance costs and complaints I read on KBB and elsewhere. One of the reasons I bought Lexus is it seems more reliable and less day to day maintenance, most owners seem to be happy with their Lexus cars. So far, I love my car! I like the quite drive, the Lexus speakers seem to produce crisp and clear and sound (didnt expect that from a factory based system), interior is squeaky clean for 147K miles. I find the ride feels much better on freeways than on city streets. Just a brief at this point, I have a couple of questions but will post them seperately. Sunny Boy