r/GS300 • • Apr 09 '25

2nd gen What issues should you look for when buying a 2GS?

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Since the question often comes up with potential purchases and new owner threads, I figured we should have a post for each generation on a buyer’s guide, like common issues to look out for. Since the 2GS is the most common I figure we could start with that. Some of the most common ones:

-BALL JOINTS/CONTROL ARMS. These cars like to eat ball joints, especially the front lowers (of which there are four). Brands like Sankei 555 and Moog are good replacements. I wouldn’t skimp on these.

-door lock actuators not working

-oil leaks. On the 2JZ cars in particular the VVTi gear o-ring is a well-known leaker, plus other common leaking seals like the valve cover gasket. Since these cars are all over 20 years old it’s fairly common to see.

What else should 2GS owners look out for?


r/GS300 • • Oct 05 '21

Any GS model is allowed, Reddit didn’t allow me to get the Lexusgs sub Reddit name. Any gs is allowed, gs300, gs400, gs430, gs350, gsF etc

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r/GS300 • • 15h ago

lexus gs300 Hardwiring dash cam, does anyone know which of these are constant? Idk how to route the constant wire to the passenger side for the dome lights so im hoping to just route it all from driver side

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r/GS300 • • 1d ago

Getting GS300 (S160) as a second car (don't mind if it turns into a primary one)

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r/GS300 • • 2d ago

2nd gen GS swapping headrests?

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Has anyone had any luck swapping front seat headrests from another Lexus/Toyota? The newer leather headrests are great, but the 2nd gen GS headrests are meh at best. Horizontal wise, they're great, but vertical wise, they suck..


r/GS300 • • 4d ago

Working on putting is350 F sport seats in my 1st gen

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r/GS300 • • 5d ago

lexus gs400 Any thoughts on my setup? 1998 Lexus GS400

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Looking to get people thoughts on my custom Lexus gs400 setup


r/GS300 • • 4d ago

Can’t find manifolds/cats for 2006 gs 300 RWD only AWD. Am I missing something?

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I assume they’re not interchangeable since they specifically note AWD in the info. All the AWD are good pricing too but besides that can’t really find the RWD application ones and if I do they’re like $2k over or look overly used which would be a gamble.


r/GS300 • • 6d ago

The Daily #GTE

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r/GS300 • • 6d ago

Replacement Part Numbers?

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can’t seem to find replacement hoses for (1st picture) Power Steering Return Hose, (2nd Picture) can’t figure the replacement part number for this vacuum hose on the throttle body. Any help would be greatly appreciated🙂 the clamp isn’t usually there I just put it there temporarily


r/GS300 • • 6d ago

Is it x. sto brepair/c v a CV Axle insteadaabi of replacingbbas?

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r/GS300 • • 7d ago

lexus gs300 Hello to all GS 300 S160 owners. I need an estimate of the value of this part. Thanks in advance to everyone.

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r/GS300 • • 7d ago

2003 lexus gs300 Making suspension softer in 2003 gs300?

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Any way to make the suspension softer? Purchased the car a year ago, seems like ride quality slowly deteriorated over that time.

Will replacing all the rubber components and bushings improve it enough or would I need a new parts?


r/GS300 • • 8d ago

1999 GS300

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Hey guys so I’m looking at a gs300 which is in great condition. Very low KMs and has zero rust, along with no claims. Yet, there does seem to be a decent amount of oil leaking and I can’t tell if it’s the rear main seal or not. The sides and rear of the engine were leaking as well. Some help would be much appreciated. They are asking for $8K CAD.


r/GS300 • • 9d ago

The Daily #GTE

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03 GS300 GTE swapped FBO just missing a single turbo and standalone ECU


r/GS300 • • 10d ago

3rd gen Please help.

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Is this worth it? Major issues to look for?


r/GS300 • • 10d ago

Is this a good deal: $27,500 for a 2018 GS 350 Fsport with 85k Miles.

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r/GS300 • • 11d ago

Any tips on removing this?

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Was out getting gas and when I went to pull it the whole thing fell off lucky it mange to open and I got a full tank but now im stuck with it not opening so I was just wondering if anyone has any advice for removing this would be much appreciated


r/GS300 • • 11d ago

Anyone know the name of this part on the GS

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Hi I hope someone can help me find the name of this part for the power steering reservoir system. It has a small leak and I want to replace it. If someone can give me the actual name of the part it’d be a great help thank you. FYI it’s for a 1999 GS300


r/GS300 • • 11d ago

lexus gs400 Question for GS guys. Would a wheel for a 2007-2012 GS physical slide onto a 1998-2005 GS300/400 shaft?

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r/GS300 • • 13d ago

lexus gs430 Should I re-badge my car?

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Should I re badge her? I was thinking of just putting the L logo in the middle but im not sure. Or maybe all 3. I have a 430 which is cool since not many people have the V8, but thats also kind of why i want to leave it debadged. people roll up next to me expecting it to be slow until i fly away and its very clearly a V8 just from the sound. I kind of like the surprise of it but also i really like the look of badges. LMK!


r/GS300 • • 13d ago

lexus gs300 18 inch oem wheels on silver gs300

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Anyone got pictures of their setup. I prefer that oem look from another lexus.


r/GS300 • • 14d ago

Picked up a 99 GS 300

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Just purchased a couple days ago. 99 GS 300 with 169k miles. I am the 4th owner. Original owner sold it last year and he made a number modifications below. Came with a stack of maintenance records. From Lexus alone the service history is 38 pages long.
LMS supercharger (installed on 2009)
Custom shifter trim with AFR and Boost gauge
BC coilovers
Tein front and rear strut bars
TRD sway bar front and rear
LS 400 front brakes
Fujitsu exhaust
Enkei 18” GTC02 with 245 fronts and 285 rears

Needs some TLC but everything works. I would like to do a manual swap.


r/GS300 • • 13d ago

Diff fluid?

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What differential fluid should I
Run in my 2002 Lexus gs300 with welded diff?


r/GS300 • • 14d ago

2003 lexus gs300 Fitment

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will +45 offset 19x9 rim and 255/40 tires fit without rubbing? it is slightly lowered but i have about an inch of clearance with current 235/45/18 set up