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Title: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: omega3000 on 08 December 2013, 22:29:27
Like the look of this one , anyone owned one Lexus (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-LEXUS-GS300-GREY-/111226288129?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19e59a7801) Anything to look out for  :)
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 December 2013, 22:48:00
Yeah, quite like that, ignoring its age.

There's a reasonable lexus uk and .com forum. If that helps.
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: bigegg on 08 December 2013, 23:19:58
age and mileage doesn't matter with a lexus  as long as it's been serviced  :y

things to check for:
service history.
service history
service history
the cambelt needs doing every 60,000/5 years. if it's not been done, budget 400 quid
water in rear footwell - usually sunroof drains blocked (easy fix), but can be A/C evaporator cracked (£££+ back of dash, means full strip)

Brake master cylinder is a known weakness - ££££ cos the cylinder + ECU is one unit. can be repaired for much less if you're mechanically inclined - this lights up the TCoff light.

Gearbox solenoids are known to stick - this can sometimes be easily fixed by draining and replacing the trans fluid - alternatively removing solenoids and cleainng. replacement solenoid is £400+ from the states. 1500+ from Lexus. 2/h gearbox is about £150  ::)

Engine is renowned to be indestructable if SERVICED regularly - 3L straight 6 with lots of room to work.

Service history

Budget for suspension parts - bushings and ball joint/track rod ends. about 200 quid for full set, and they last about 5-10 years.

Last thing - once you drive a lexus, you'll never be happy in another car. Upside is. if you keep up with the SERVICE HISTORY, it will last you another 10-15 years

Did I mention service history???

The US site - clublexus (http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-second-generation-184/) has much more DIY info than the UK (http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/)one, which is much quieter, and you're not guaranteed to ever get a reply (cept from me  ::) )

Oh, that one is overpriced by about 300 quid. a low mileage example, the same age, but with 45K on the clock went at ebay auction for 800 quid at the end of august. most don't make that much, but this was absolutely *mint* one owner from new. I'd lowball him at 800 personally, since I'm sure it's been on before and unsold.




Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 December 2013, 00:32:38
Look out for the fugliness!!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 December 2013, 00:45:02
Look out for the fugliness!!  :o  ;D
Nah, he's in bed by 10.30 ;D
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 December 2013, 01:09:40
Look out for the fugliness!!  :o  ;D
Nah, he's in bed by 10.30 ;D

That's rich coming from you, the man who can't be arsed to get up before 10.30!!  :P  ;D
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 December 2013, 01:16:50
Look out for the fugliness!!  :o  ;D
Nah, he's in bed by 10.30 ;D

That's rich coming from you, the man who can't be arsed to get up before 10.30!!  :P  ;D

Shift work, eejit. ;D
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 December 2013, 01:23:07
Whatever... I'm shifting off to bed, way past my bedtime!!  :o N Night Shifty!  :y
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 December 2013, 01:26:23
Night Trig. ;)
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: MR MISTER on 09 December 2013, 08:01:19
118,000 miles with FSH, engine required a re- build at 102,000. Hardly indestructible.
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: brendan1983 on 09 December 2013, 09:42:23
I looked at a few of them before I bought my first MV6 - decided on the Omega though as it made a touch more power, drove better, and was more economical (just)

Interior trim doesn't wear very well from the one's I've seen - other than that service history is very important.
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: bigegg on 09 December 2013, 10:10:24
118,000 miles with FSH, engine required a re- build at 102,000. Hardly indestructible.
probably done at lexus, under warranty, for something trivial  ::)
or it was a cambelt service, and misdescribed  :-\
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 December 2013, 10:44:16
I'm not a big fan of the Lexus 300. :-\

They appear cheaply screwed together compared to the the 400/430/460 models, and like every Jag I've sat in .......tight on space.

However, If you can get one for 99p with a sniff of tax and MOT, then go for it, Mr Emd. :y :y
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: henryd on 09 December 2013, 11:15:46
118,000 miles with FSH, engine required a re- build at 102,000. Hardly indestructible.
probably done at lexus, under warranty, for something trivial  ::)
or it was a cambelt service, and misdescribed  :-\

Or the belt broke,that would trigger the rebuild ???
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: omega3000 on 09 December 2013, 12:39:04
age and mileage doesn't matter with a lexus  as long as it's been serviced  :y

things to check for:
service history.
service history
service history
the cambelt needs doing every 60,000/5 years. if it's not been done, budget 400 quid
water in rear footwell - usually sunroof drains blocked (easy fix), but can be A/C evaporator cracked (£££+ back of dash, means full strip)

Brake master cylinder is a known weakness - ££££ cos the cylinder + ECU is one unit. can be repaired for much less if you're mechanically inclined - this lights up the TCoff light.

Gearbox solenoids are known to stick - this can sometimes be easily fixed by draining and replacing the trans fluid - alternatively removing solenoids and cleainng. replacement solenoid is £400+ from the states. 1500+ from Lexus. 2/h gearbox is about £150  ::)

Engine is renowned to be indestructable if SERVICED regularly - 3L straight 6 with lots of room to work.

Service history

Budget for suspension parts - bushings and ball joint/track rod ends. about 200 quid for full set, and they last about 5-10 years.

Last thing - once you drive a lexus, you'll never be happy in another car. Upside is. if you keep up with the SERVICE HISTORY, it will last you another 10-15 years

Did I mention service history???

The US site - clublexus (http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-second-generation-184/) has much more DIY info than the UK (http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/)one, which is much quieter, and you're not guaranteed to ever get a reply (cept from me  ::) )

Oh, that one is overpriced by about 300 quid. a low mileage example, the same age, but with 45K on the clock went at ebay auction for 800 quid at the end of august. most don't make that much, but this was absolutely *mint* one owner from new. I'd lowball him at 800 personally, since I'm sure it's been on before and unsold.



Im seeing pound signs  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :( :( :( :(
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: omega3000 on 09 December 2013, 12:40:09
Look out for the fugliness!!  :o  ;D
Nah, he's in bed by 10.30 ;D

8.30  ;D :D
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: MR MISTER on 09 December 2013, 12:42:26
I ,personally, cannot see the point of buying an old car and then spending the equivalent of a new car on it. Just cut out the middle man and buy one that runs. ;D
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 December 2013, 12:47:26
I ,personally, cannot see the point of buying an old car and then spending the equivalent of a new car on it. Just cut out the middle man and buy one that runs. ;D
Yes we know, there by loosing a huge dollop of depreciation, and handing massive profits to a garage in servicing and parts, purely because you refuse to get your hands dirty. Now back to gen chat ward. ;D
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: MR MISTER on 09 December 2013, 12:52:32
I ,personally, cannot see the point of buying an old car and then spending the equivalent of a new car on it. Just cut out the middle man and buy one that runs. ;D
Yes we know, there by loosing a huge dollop of depreciation, and handing massive profits to a garage in servicing and parts, purely because you refuse to get your hands dirty. Now back to gen chat ward. ;D
Nope. Someone else paid my depreciation for me. I'll service it myself, despite all the ticks in the book, we all know they do an oil change and eff all else.
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 December 2013, 13:01:59
I ,personally, cannot see the point of buying an old car and then spending the equivalent of a new car on it. Just cut out the middle man and buy one that runs. ;D
Yes we know, there by loosing a huge dollop of depreciation, and handing massive profits to a garage in servicing and parts, purely because you refuse to get your hands dirty. Now back to gen chat ward. ;D
Nope. Someone else paid my depreciation for me. I'll service it myself, despite all the ticks in the book, we all know they do an oil change and eff all else.

You've had it a year surely? So there's another 30k gone.  ;D
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: MR MISTER on 09 December 2013, 13:03:59
I ,personally, cannot see the point of buying an old car and then spending the equivalent of a new car on it. Just cut out the middle man and buy one that runs. ;D
Yes we know, there by loosing a huge dollop of depreciation, and handing massive profits to a garage in servicing and parts, purely because you refuse to get your hands dirty. Now back to gen chat ward. ;D
Nope. Someone else paid my depreciation for me. I'll service it myself, despite all the ticks in the book, we all know they do an oil change and eff all else.

You've had it a year surely? So there's another 30k gone.  ;D
Shit! I'd have to pay thee grand for someone to take it?
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 December 2013, 13:48:40
I ,personally, cannot see the point of buying an old car and then spending the equivalent of a new car on it. Just cut out the middle man and buy one that runs. ;D
Yes we know, there by loosing a huge dollop of depreciation, and handing massive profits to a garage in servicing and parts, purely because you refuse to get your hands dirty. Now back to gen chat ward. ;D
Nope. Someone else paid my depreciation for me. I'll service it myself, despite all the ticks in the book, we all know they do an oil change and eff all else.

You've had it a year surely? So there's another 30k gone.  ;D
Shit! I'd have to pay thee grand for someone to take it?

Yep next px will cost you 3k plus the new car figures. ;D
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: bigegg on 09 December 2013, 18:12:31
I ,personally, cannot see the point of buying an old car and then spending the equivalent of a new car on it. Just cut out the middle man and buy one that runs. ;D

Buy a lexus for 1K (or even a transit van  ;D ), spend 5K on making it concourse condition, still <25% the price of yours, will last 5x as long, and be 5x the car  :y

Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: bigegg on 09 December 2013, 18:13:27
I ,personally, cannot see the point of buying an old car and then spending the equivalent of a new car on it. Just cut out the middle man and buy one that runs. ;D

it's your money, tho - spend it how you like. If you don't the kids will  ;)

Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: ozzycat on 09 December 2013, 19:55:19
steve  youve got to make sure its got 4 wheels mate :-X :-X :-X :-X




sorry ill get my coat and pick a window ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: omega3000 on 11 December 2013, 15:53:57
steve  youve got to make sure its got 4 wheels mate :-X :-X :-X :-X




sorry ill get my coat and pick a window ;) ;) ;)

4x4  ;)
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: bigegg on 12 December 2013, 23:12:49
age and mileage doesn't matter with a lexus  as long as it's been serviced  :y

things to check for:
service history.
service history
service history
the cambelt needs doing every 60,000/5 years. if it's not been done, budget 400 quid
water in rear footwell - usually sunroof drains blocked (easy fix), but can be A/C evaporator cracked (£££+ back of dash, means full strip)

Brake master cylinder is a known weakness - ££££ cos the cylinder + ECU is one unit. can be repaired for much less if you're mechanically inclined - this lights up the TCoff light.

Gearbox solenoids are known to stick - this can sometimes be easily fixed by draining and replacing the trans fluid - alternatively removing solenoids and cleainng. replacement solenoid is £400+ from the states. 1500+ from Lexus. 2/h gearbox is about £150  ::)

Engine is renowned to be indestructable if SERVICED regularly - 3L straight 6 with lots of room to work.

Service history

Budget for suspension parts - bushings and ball joint/track rod ends. about 200 quid for full set, and they last about 5-10 years.

Last thing - once you drive a lexus, you'll never be happy in another car. Upside is. if you keep up with the SERVICE HISTORY, it will last you another 10-15 years

Did I mention service history???

The US site - clublexus (http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-second-generation-184/) has much more DIY info than the UK (http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/)one, which is much quieter, and you're not guaranteed to ever get a reply (cept from me  ::) )

Oh, that one is overpriced by about 300 quid. a low mileage example, the same age, but with 45K on the clock went at ebay auction for 800 quid at the end of august. most don't make that much, but this was absolutely *mint* one owner from new. I'd lowball him at 800 personally, since I'm sure it's been on before and unsold.



Im seeing pound signs  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :( :( :( :(

LOL.

It's 16 years old tho - whatever you spend on it won't need doing for another 16 years  :y
And those are, really, the only things that *ever* go wrong.

Mines 15 years old, and, according to (the *very* comprensive) collection of receipts, it's had ONE brake light bulb replaced outwith servicing items + tyres.
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: omega3000 on 12 December 2013, 23:21:58
age and mileage doesn't matter with a lexus  as long as it's been serviced  :y

things to check for:
service history.
service history
service history
the cambelt needs doing every 60,000/5 years. if it's not been done, budget 400 quid
water in rear footwell - usually sunroof drains blocked (easy fix), but can be A/C evaporator cracked (£££+ back of dash, means full strip)

Brake master cylinder is a known weakness - ££££ cos the cylinder + ECU is one unit. can be repaired for much less if you're mechanically inclined - this lights up the TCoff light.

Gearbox solenoids are known to stick - this can sometimes be easily fixed by draining and replacing the trans fluid - alternatively removing solenoids and cleainng. replacement solenoid is £400+ from the states. 1500+ from Lexus. 2/h gearbox is about £150  ::)

Engine is renowned to be indestructable if SERVICED regularly - 3L straight 6 with lots of room to work.

Service history

Budget for suspension parts - bushings and ball joint/track rod ends. about 200 quid for full set, and they last about 5-10 years.

Last thing - once you drive a lexus, you'll never be happy in another car. Upside is. if you keep up with the SERVICE HISTORY, it will last you another 10-15 years

Did I mention service history???

The US site - clublexus (http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-second-generation-184/) has much more DIY info than the UK (http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/)one, which is much quieter, and you're not guaranteed to ever get a reply (cept from me  ::) )

Oh, that one is overpriced by about 300 quid. a low mileage example, the same age, but with 45K on the clock went at ebay auction for 800 quid at the end of august. most don't make that much, but this was absolutely *mint* one owner from new. I'd lowball him at 800 personally, since I'm sure it's been on before and unsold.



Im seeing pound signs  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :( :( :( :(

LOL.

It's 16 years old tho - whatever you spend on it won't need doing for another 16 years :y
And those are, really, the only things that *ever* go wrong.

Mines 15 years old, and, according to (the *very* comprensive) collection of receipts, it's had ONE brake light bulb replaced outwith servicing items + tyres.

Bit like the Omega then  :D ;D
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: bigegg on 12 December 2013, 23:41:47
Quote
Im seeing pound signs  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :( :( :( :(

LOL.

It's 16 years old tho - whatever you spend on it won't need doing for another 16 years :y
And those are, really, the only things that *ever* go wrong.

Mines 15 years old, and, according to (the *very* comprensive) collection of receipts, it's had ONE brake light bulb replaced outwith servicing items + tyres.

Bit like the Omega then  :D ;D
without the rust.
Title: Re: Whats to look out for on this Lexus
Post by: bigegg on 12 December 2013, 23:43:03
and you won't have to worry about depreciation.

g, d & r

 ;D