New Member. Here is my Lexus.

robzilla · July 4, 2017

My 1998 GS300. Had it three days, love it.

dougie175 · July 4, 2017

Hello and Welcome to the forum!

If you have any intentions of completing any maintenance, modification or just general enthusiast type jobs on the Lexus now seems like the ideal time to start a thread on the Brand New build thread section to share you ideals and photos and hopefully get a few ideas and tips along the way.

robzilla · July 4, 2017

Thanks, I might do that. Probably only going to be regular service items for me, although I might try and do something with the ICE. The radio reception is questionable, the aux in doesn't work right and I haven't bought a CD in 15 years. Something something Bluetooth, touchscreen might be in order. And I wouldn't mind getting some satnav in there too!

Farqui · July 4, 2017

Welcome to the forum.

The GS look in good condition, what persuaded you to buy it?

I realise it's early days yet but how are you finding it?

robzilla · July 4, 2017

Well, I was on a bit of a budget because reasons and it just caught my eye as a reliable luxobarge in my price range. Once I starting reading up about the 2JZ engine, and the gearbox and the overal quality of the car I knew I had to have one. Nothing else came close at the price I paid.

I found the best looked-after example I could and got the deal done. This car has had everything: timing belt, ATF fluid change, diff fluid change, catback OEM exhaust 2 years ago, you name it.

So far, love it. Wanted to get back in an auto after having an E220 auto as a company car a couple of years back. Needless to say I was delighted to find the familiar foot-operated parking brake had made its way into this 'Japanese Mercedes' 😂😂😂

Then engine is wonderful, the gearbox excellent, it's just a pleasure to drive and I look forward to many years of happy motoring with it. I could even see myself going to a newer one in a couple of years, and that's after 3 days of ownership!