Just done a deal on a GS300 SE year 2000 on an X. I'm pleased with the deal I've done, but it's my first Lexus. For the last 13 years I've been driving BMW 7 series but couldn't find anyone in the north east with any for sale. Ironically, a pal of mine who always buys new, just drove past our house this morning in a brand new GS(probably a 430). The irony is that he has had a 740 for the past 18 months and the same Lexus dealer who I've just bought my GS off, I think only gave him about 18k for the BMW. It only had 40kmiles and the Lexus dealer has moved it straight on. Bu**er .... ah well, maybe I'll buy his GS 430 in about 18 months time.
Anyway - things I'm looking forward to on the GS 300 that I don't have on the BMW (730i) - climate control, lumbar support, VSC and traction control (oh yeah and the sunglasses holder ;)
Things I'll miss (but not much) - trip computer, cubby holes, aerial in the rear window, more wood, more leather, more space, electric boot closing, skibag (through back seat - but I use it for my fishing rods), controls for cruise and audio in the steering wheel.
Any advice gratefully received - noted that one recent poster is fitting upgraded rear light lenses?
Mike
PS picking it up Monday
Just done a deal on a GS300 SE year 2000 on an X. I'm pleased with the deal I've done, but it's my first Lexus. For the last 13 years I've been driving BMW 7 series but couldn't find anyone in the north east with any for sale. Ironically, a pal of mine who always buys new, just drove past our house this morning in a brand new GS(probably a 430). The irony is that he has had a 740 for the past 18 months and the same Lexus dealer who I've just bought my GS off, I think only gave him about 18k for the BMW. It only had 40kmiles and the Lexus dealer has moved it straight on. Bu**er .... ah well, maybe I'll buy his GS 430 in about 18 months time. Anyway - things I'm looking forward to on the GS 300 that I don't have on the BMW (730i) - climate control, lumbar support, VSC and traction control (oh yeah and the sunglasses holder ;) Things I'll miss (but not much) - trip computer, cubby holes, aerial in the rear window, more wood, more leather, more space, electric boot closing, skibag (through back seat - but I use it for my fishing rods), controls for cruise and audio in the steering wheel. Any advice gratefully received - noted that one recent poster is fitting upgraded rear light lenses? Mike PS picking it up Monday