mczar

I see that you, too, live in the Detroit area. I have a 2000 GS300 and I'm looking for a reputable shop to do some maintenance and mods. Do you have any recommendations?

Thanks for your help.

This site is a godsend for all the good help and info that gets shared!

I've seen a lot on changing Gen1 cabin air filters and their location. I've searched the web and found one reference that the location was changed for the Gen2 models and is now behind the carpet, next to the accelerator and behind an access panel.

Before I start hacking my interior - has anybody done this and am I in the right place?? Thanks for your input

Walmart does it for $60

but i use their shop and clean everything myself before i start work by flushiung the flush machine with a liter of fluid.

Lots of other places around for about that price never mind that is a Canadian price as well.

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Thanks for the news. I travel through Mississauga several times a year on business and maybe I will follow your lead at Wal-Mart. Cheers

Mczar:

I checked out streetkeys, it was $80+.

Local Lexus dealer charged $100 with the keyless remote for a 1993.

Local locksmith said $45 just for a spare. I'm gonna try the locksmith since I just need a spare for emergency.

Thanks.

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I don't know about the 93s but the 2000 that I own has a chip in the key that must communicate with the vehicle before the car will start and the chip needed to be programmed in a very specific and elaborate way for the new key to work. Again, 93s might be different.

Does anyone know how much a Lexus dealer charges to make a spare key for a 1993 GS300?

Mine came with only 1.

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Mine also came with only one and the local dealer was going to charge north of $190 for a full-on key with remote fob. A local locksmith clued me in to a website called StreetKeys. Check `em out and see if it helps. It worked great for me; I picked up a valet key as well and I'm all set. Good luck

Do you use the Lexus dealership for this? Do they charge the $60 you mentioned or is that through a separate shop?

Toyota automatic transmissions lasted for 300,000+ miles in the 70's & 80's before power flushes and flushing machines even existed.  So they aren't necessary (unless your fluid is black from overheating) and are mostly a gimmick to boost dealer service dept. profits.  However, you should start draining and refilling the transmission oil pan every 15-20,000 miles if you want to hit the 300,000 mile mark someday.  You can either do it yourself using $8 worth of fluid or have a Toyota dealer do it for about $50.

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Thanks for the input. I'll pick up some fluid from the Toyota dealer and have it on hand for the job. Cheers

I'm the proud new owner of a 2000 GS 300 and took it to a Lexus dealer for 45,000 oil change. I was shocked to hear their recommendation for a $300+ tranny flush and fluid change. The service guide that I have doesn't suggest that service until 60,000, although I've read posts that recommend the procedure every 24,000. I understand the need for routine maintenance and I plan to keep the car for many years but at the same time I'm naturally skeptical about dealers and unsuspected service recommendations. Let me learn from your experiences to prepare myself for future visits. Much thanks!