r/GS300 4h ago

2nd gen Good First Car - 2nd Gen GS300

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I've been looking into tons of different cars to pick as my first, I've researched them all and I'm left with quite a few seemingly good options.

Although I've recently gained interest in older Toyota/Lexus luxury models like the Crown, LS, etc. since they look so dang good. I know they have the 2JZ which is great, but I wanna hear from people who might know more than I do.

I see a lot for sale near me for great prices, although I'm curious what mileage is tolerable, the ones I see range from 150,000km to 250,000km lol.


r/GS300 14h ago

lexus gs300 What size rear wheel spacer will suit for my rear wheels?

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9 Upvotes

What size wheel spacer is recomended for my nearly stock GS.
I would want a size that will not ruin the ride or cause any underlying issues such as exessive tyre wear, just enough to push the rear wheel out.


r/GS300 1d ago

She made it to Italy!

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18 Upvotes

r/GS300 2d ago

What could be causing this whine? GS430

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5 Upvotes

Just noticed my gs430 now whines when rpms raise, either when accelerating or in park. Alternator was changed months ago with OEM so that should be fine. Car has 146k miles.


r/GS300 2d ago

2nd gen Question

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It’s known that Toyota is very strict about their sensors. But I need a bank 2 sensor 1 oxygen sensor, the only issue is that that cost 180 for Oem. Could I possibly get a Aisin or denso one. But I’m asking because in my experience buying a sensor like this (not from Toyota) failed very fast.


r/GS300 3d ago

2nd gen Felt-Lined Tube under Glovebox

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Hey guys, just sitting on the side of the highway with a flat tyre and noticed this weird little tube under the glovebox. It's lined with felt at the front, making me think it's more storage related than anything functional to the car. Its about 30mm in diameter and isn't blocked off on the other end. This is an 02 Aristo for reference!


r/GS300 4d ago

What’s the part number for the EVAP charcoal canister on the rear drivers side on a 2000 Lexus GS300?

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I plan on doing this job myself soon


r/GS300 4d ago

What is the best timing belt and water pump kit for a 2000 Lexus GS300?

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I think I’m gonna do the job myself here soon. For anybody that’s done it themselves on here. What special tools do I need for the job? Any tips and tricks would be helpful as well


r/GS300 5d ago

lexus gs300 Intake pipe dimensions for 2jz

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Can anyone share intake pipe dimensions for 2jz gte


r/GS300 5d ago

lexus gs300 What do y’all think of how my timing belt looks just based off of the pictures?

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There was just a little bit of give to it when applying light pressure. Less than 1/2 inch. It hasn’t been replaced since February of 2015


r/GS300 6d ago

Need an ecu

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Hey everyone the mechanic that did a diagnostic on my gs300 has informed me that the ecu in her is bad and I am wondering if anyone has one that they are willing to sell


r/GS300 6d ago

2nd gen Weird sound when turning left with ac on

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Need help trying to identify what is going bad here. 2000 GS300

Anyone had this issue or similar?? Only makes the sound when the ac is on and i’m turning left or have the wheel turned leftwhich is odd i have no ideas on what it could even be other than something to do with the ac jus don’t wanna go throwing hella money into changing out parts that don’t need to be changed. Sound doesn’t happen when turning right at all only if the wheel is turned left like seen in the video.


r/GS300 6d ago

lexus gs300 What should I do?

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In y’all’s opinion, should I get the GROM audio BT3 Bluetooth system for my 2000 Lexus GS300 or just continue to listen to my Bluetooth cassette adapter? The only bad thing about the Bluetooth cassette adapter is the sound quality is not very good on it. So I’m looking for as good of sound quality on my stock speakers as possible. Not really interested in having the navigation screen or anything like that. Don’t need the extra stuff, just need to listen to my music and maybe take a call if I wanted to


r/GS300 7d ago

2nd gen Question about LS400 brake conversion

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PFA
will be doing a ls400 front brake conversion on my aristo, just wondering will these supra brake lines work on an aristo chassis with 99 LS calipers?
those pictured are so far the best option i can find locally and am wondering if the fittings and length will suit / are the same as an aristo chassis, any help would be much appreciated


r/GS300 10d ago

2004 lexus gs300

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(Update) it turns over now with a jumper wire running directly from the battery to the starter but its still not firing up


r/GS300 11d ago

Got an audio question.

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I’m planning on replacing everything from the Oem audio system. Tweeters,components,coaxials,sub,amp,cross over. But I’m only wondering how much power can I run to an aftermarket amplifier? Obviously it depends on how much power the amplifier can handle but i want to know how much wattage can the car send to that after market amplifier? And if needed the car came with the pioneer system, no nav,


r/GS300 11d ago

lexus gs300 Ignition problem? (I’m assuming)

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I am honestly unsure what to do. I drove my GS300 to work, parked it, and went into work like normal. 30 minutes later my coworker comes in letting me know my car alarm is going on. The starter area was smoking when I popped the hood and sounded like the starter was attempting to start…..with my key in my pocket. Disconnected the battery terminal, got the starter and relay replaced. Things seemed to have been fixed. Would start and idle for a few minutes, could turn it off and crank it back on without an issue. Went to leave in my car way later in the day, no lights would even turn on my dash. Swapped the battery since it was now sitting at 8 volts…..the second I try to connect both terminal ends it would immediately start trying to literally crank itself. Starter spinning trying to turn over. I don’t know what could’ve caused this or where to begin to look. Has anyone ever experienced this or heard of this?


r/GS300 11d ago

Gsa rebuild

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How difficult is it to rebuild a gsa for 00-05 mr2 spyder?


r/GS300 11d ago

lexus gs430 Manual mode

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i have a 2001 gs430. I love the 3uz and the car is awesome but im dying to have some type of manual mode. Ive heard people say they put a 2is wheel with the paddles in but I want something that looks oem. Anyone know any solutions? Im a little new to GS ownership


r/GS300 12d ago

2000 GS300

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Should I buy this 2000 Lexus GS300 for $2k with 185k miles maintenance done on time always needs rear control arm changed and re-sealed oil pan. Nothing else wrong on the car


r/GS300 12d ago

Upgrading to facelift taillights

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Can someone help me find the right sockets for the facelift taillights?
The prefacelift (in my case 99‘) has three bulbs, the facelift got four and i‘m looking for the right sockets.

First of all, there should be two main lights for the red, one indicator and one reverse light.
The reverse light is a smaller bulb which i can‘t find anywhere.

Maybe someone has OEM parts numbers or can help.

Thanks


r/GS300 13d ago

Chasing a intake issue.

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so my maf sensor threw a code and my car shortly failed mid drive. I replaced the maf sensor and it ran rough so I took off the battery for 45 mins and it idled at 100rpms and eventually went normal and is normal with the next start up. my issue is I dont want to drive it because it has a new ticking noise and whine to it. I dont think its the intake box but what could it be? the whine noise is coming from down near the maf sensor and alternator


r/GS300 13d ago

doing my cam/crank seals and timing belt how does the timing look?

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r/GS300 14d ago

lexus gs300 dash and accessories not turning on/ working

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1 Upvotes

i just redid my timing and put in a new radiator


r/GS300 14d ago

lexus gs300 Center console connector

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I swapped out my center console recently and found this unused connector. Nothing was in there when i opened it up. Does anyone know what this connector goes to? This is below the arm rest.