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    2007
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  1. Hi everyone, I have had my GS300 Mark 3 for a while now and looking to see if there's anything I can do to add a little bit of personality to the car. I have done some research and it seems while there are lots of options for the GS300 Mark 2, as well as the IS series, there's not much out there for the GS300 Mark 3. I'm not looking to modify the engine heavily, just maybe custom bumper, or LED headlight, etc ...
  2. Hi everyone, I have had my GS300 Mark 3 for 3 years, and it's not a new issue, just I didn't think much of it until recently. The issue is, between speed range 20 - 50mph, when I take my foot off gas, the car doesn't decelerate a lot, or very slowly, leading me to using brakes more than I would have liked. I'm a new driver and I used to think this is just my poor driving style & poor planning, but recently when I got on rental/friends cars, the deceleration is much more pronounced and it's much easier to navigate without resorting to braking. I have to say those cars have much less powerful engine, so is it a thing with big engine?
  3. Hi everyone, Can someone help confirm which bulb is it for the dipped beam headlight of my GS300 2007 Mk3? I was going to a Lexus garage to replace but they quote 1h labour, which is £108 + VAT, PLUS bulb cost, which they don't even know if its halogen or xenon (over the phone). I decide to have a go at it myself, however need to buy the bulb first. As far as I know, it should be as originally fitted. Thank you all.
  4. Thank you, GSLV6 I'm much more confident to go ahead now. You've been great help. Now just making a check list of things to look out for. Regarding the dreaded carbon built up of direct injection, is there any way to spot the problem early?
  5. I have found a nice GS example in Wales. Finger crossed. Just one last question, is a powerful engine like the GS a bigger safety risk than a smaller one? Obviously I haven't driven a big engine one before, but I consider myself a safe driver. Just wondering if controlling a powerful engine much different than a smaller one. Thank you.
  6. @GSLV6 Thank you for the tips. I think I can afford the standard running cost, the gas and the regular service, however still not quite realise how big the bill will be when there's a major repair. If they fail on the same thing (internal components), would a Lexus repair much more expensive than a Toyota or Honda repair? I think you are right. I love to have a GS300 but might go conservative and get an IS250 auto. There will be a saving of £500 on insurance and tax that can go on other things.
  7. Thanks everyone for your replies. I do have Pass Plus. Insurance quote is surprisingly mild, third-party only just over £1600 for GS300 and £1200 for IS250 (Admiral without black box, with blackbox it's about £200 cheaper). It's something that I can just about afford. Is it necessary to go for more comprehensive options? It's great to hear some encouragement. Please tell me what I should look out for? I'm prepared to spend some money to take care of the car. However at the same, do not want to drive for a couple of months and face with a hefty bill. @i-s: You are right, the Hondas are also a pleasure to drive. I'm just a bit indifferent to the angular design in general. It's still an option on my mind. Thank you.
  8. My first post so be gentle. I'm 30+ male and due to moving from countries to countries for much of my teens and 20s and general reluctance living in cities, I somehow managed to live without a car until now. Happy to get my license last month and currently looking to buy my first car. My budget is under £5000. I've been looking all around, and although my head says I should stick to some standard economical Honda or Skoda to learn how things work, none of them excites me one bit. And I really love the design of the GS300 or IS250. With my budget, I can probably only afford a 10 year old model with just under 100k mileage. What do you say? Should I go ahead and reward myself a Lexus or am I blind-walking into a money pit?
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