Hi - bit new to the forum, have passively read for a while and been very impressed with everyone! This is my first time post.
I am considering buying a 2001 GS 300 with 69k mi for $16k in Raleigh, NC. It seems to be in pristine condition, drives perfect. Looks great and to me seems like a pretty solid deal. Carfax report shows it was serviced regularly at lexus dealers by all prior owners (I'm trying to see if I can get a local Lexus dealer svc dept to give me a copy of the past service history database for the VIN just to verify specifics, esp. whether the 60k service was completed or not).
My question is a general one for the forum members experienced with (current or past owners of) the 2001 GS 300: what kind of problems and/or maintence/service problems have you typically encountered, or know or have heard to be common (if any) with this vehicle? Any specific thoughts, opinions, advice on the car generally or this purchase specifically is most welcome!
My wife and I owned a 2001 RX 300 for 3+ years and overall loved it. Based on that experience, I have some frame of reference and idea of what to expect overall from an 01 GS (or just about any other Lexus for that matter) - little to no problems, certainly nothing serious likely in the offing.
Nonetheless, given it's a different, more sportscar-oriented platform, and since I've never - no, never - owned or kept a car up to this high of mileage, I am a little concerned over what sort of usual engineering or design gremlins might be most likely, or perhaps even assured, of rearing their likely rare but ugly head.
Any input, short or long, from forum members is gratefully appreciated in advance! Thanks to all...
Best, Josh N. - Durham NC
