Mark Taberham

T7RY B, Thanks for the very quick answer. I thought they would fit, but I wanted to check with someone with more knowledge than me!

Sorry for yet another question regarding wheel fitment, but if there is anybody who might be able to help........ I would like a spare set of alloy wheels for my car and have the chance to obtain a set of 17 inch wheels from an IS250 which are sized: 17 8J 45 The wheels on my GS300SE (year - 2000) are sized: 17 8JJ 50 I understand that the specifications above relate to diameter, rim width/shape and offset, but I do have 2 questions: 1. Will they fit the car okay? 2. Will they take the recommended GS300SE tyre size of 235/45/17? Thanks in advance, Mark

Thanks for the tips, chaps. Colin - just as you said, and the errant piece of paper was removed. Bliss! 5 minutes work and the problem was solved - I wish all mechanical fixes were so easy and took so little cash - ie, none! :D Thanks again, Mark Taberham

Regarding a GS300SE, Oct 2000, I have a high-ish pitched whine - yes, I know, but this is in the car's cabin interior - which is present whenever the dashboard fan is selected 'on'. The noise seems to be emanating from left of centre of the dashboard and the intensity varies with the level selected: no fan = no noise, level 4 = very hard on the ears. The noise is present in all forms of cabin circulation - AC on / off, temperature required high / low and seems to be purely connected with the fan selection. I was hoping that one of the whizzes on the site might recognise the problem , and if so tell me what the prognosis might be; is it self-fixable or is a visit to the dealer required (and is it likely to be expensive!)? Many thanks in advance, Mark Taberham

As a complete Newbie to the Lexus world, I have come here for some advice from the experts on this excellent site. I have always fancied a GS300 from afar and as luck would have it, I have the chance to buy my brother's GS300SE company car. The company is his own, the car was run by his wife, and apart from the normal detritus in the back seats left by their kids (easily cleanable I'm sure!) is in pretty good nick. The specification is that of a standard GS300SE, first registered 13 Oct 00 (2000X) and has only a genuine 17500 miles on the clock. The colour is Gold. I can buy the car for £14800. What I would like to know is if this is as good a deal as it seems to be - prices on Autotrader would seem to indicate it is a much better deal than could be obtained from a dealer, and cheaper than most private deals. The only reservation I have is the colour; hopefully without causing offence to those who have a Gold coloured GS300SE, does this particular colour affect resale values? Is there anything else I should consider or confirm regarding the car? Thanks in advance, Mark Taberham