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LovetoPartyLFD92

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  1. DJSpawn, let us know how your car rides when you have your new suspension put in. That is my next thing, and i don't know *BLEEP* about suspension brands unless it's a snowmobile. I have a couple friends who swear by Bilsteins, but they run GTI's or R32's, so it's quite a different car. So i'd like to hear your opinion when you get them on. Chris
  2. I have a 98 GS 300 with 127,000 miles on it, and like you, it is now my weekend car. I put about3-4k a year on it for mileage. My Honda CRV is my main use vehicle. Just look at the NADA Book Value of our car, $9000-10000. It ain't worth *BLEEP* without the repairs. I changed the ball joints to the tune of $500. Brake job, about $750. Timing belt with water pump, another $600. Shocks and struts are next, probably $800. The parts for Lexus are goddamn expensive. Half the time you need to order the parts through Lexus, because aftermarket parts companies don't carry it. The rotors are like $280 per set, and pads are alot too. God forbid you need a new brake caliper like I did, $350 just for the part! Again, the water pump was 3 bills, just for a little pump! I suggest finding a reliable, trustworthy mechanic with a good reputation to work on your Lex. The Dealer will stick it up your !Removed! without KY. The dealer was quoting me $1400 for the timing belt and the maintenance associated with that interval. My local mechanic did it for half that, and the *BLEEP* is done right! I made a mistake of getting an oil change at Lexus of Portland to the tune of $100! But i ate fresh baked cookies and drank starbuck's coffee while waiting...I plan on racking 200,000 miles in this Lex, as many before us have already done. I think this car has been extremely reliable and is very well built. I still get inspection stickers and the inspection shops can't believe my car is a 1998! I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for AND preventive maintenance must be kept up with! Any other questions, just ask. Chris
  3. I think you should buy a Toyota Yaris for a spare vehicle. Nope, I'm gonna be bold, a Toyota Yaris S. It doesn't have heated seats, but i think it has a radio, maybe even air conditioning. I bet you could almost get an even trade for your C240!
  4. I would also buy another GS, I love them. However, I test drove a new Toyota Avalon Limited recently, and for the money, that is a great car! But, I think our next Lexus will be for the wife. And I think the IS250 AWD will be perfect for her. I haven't heard alot about the 250, but it's a Lexus. It's just such a cute car.
  5. 1998 GS300 127,000 miles. Just changed the water pump and timing belt last week. One of those preventive maintenance things i've been putting off. Struts are next on my list. Changed the lower ball joints not long ago. Maine roads and winters are rough on a car. Other than that, runs like new. The freakin battery even lasted 9 years! My check engine light is on, the dealer says I need a new $400 charcoal cannister or some BS like that. I'm good with that. I put a spoiler, XM radio, an amp with a sub, and the rims off an SC430 on my car. People still ask me, what year is this car? a 2005, maybe a 2006? ;-)
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