Jump to content

Sockeye

Regular Member
  • Posts

    39
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Profile Information

  • Gender
    Male
  • Lexus Model*
    2005 GS300
  • Location*
    Queensland

Recent Profile Visitors

2,431 profile views

Sockeye's Achievements

Contributor

Contributor (5/14)

  • First Post
  • Collaborator
  • Conversation Starter
  • Week One Done
  • One Month Later

Recent Badges

0

Reputation

  1. Toyota/Lexus Oil Filters. Fits many Toyota or Lexus vehicles. Lexus gs300/is250/etc 04152-31080 $25 Pick up in north Brisbane or add $12 for shipping anywhere in Oz.
  2. This Lexus is probably one of the best buys on the used vehicle market. It combines everything every budget minded, car interested buyer could look for: performance, luxury, reliability, prestige and economic viability. This GS300 is in excellent used condition and feels as tight as a drum. It has never been in an accident. I am a second owner and looked after it very well. It is a rear wheel drive car with plenty of power and sophisticated suspension. With an excellent engine/transmission combination the car feels fast and nimble able to get round in a hurry. It can turn the corner without making the driver or passengers uncomfortable, it can get you away from the trouble with a tap on a gas pedal, and it can stop on a dime. Fuel economy is beyond expectation for a performance sedan. Real life mixed city driving will show a 10-11 l/100 km consumption, and on the highway runs it goes down to 6.5 litres. Pretty amazing. This Lexus has pretty much every single luxury feature you have about in the luxury cars review magazines. Both front and rear parking sensors, rear high definition reverse camera, countless airbags, adaptive cruise control, xenon high/low beam headlights what turn into corners, automatic light/wiper control, proximity keys, ventilated seats... The list is huge. The sat-nav comes with up to date maps. The stereo system is quite amazing. It will read and play MP3 files from the card. The quality of the sounds and its presence is outstanding. No matter what you own now - you WILL be impressed. It has been rock solid over the last three years we have had it in the family. Recent battery, new brakes all around, 10k old Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres on 18 inch Lexus wheels. The steering rack with tie rod ends was replaced by Lexus a couple of years ago under recall. So the front steering components are pretty much new. Otherwise it has required only regular maintenance. The car is clean and comes from non-smoking environment. All that the new owner it going to get at very reasonable cost. Again, all in all this is probably one of the best buys on the market. Chances are the first person is going to look at it will buy it. Location: Brisbane north side Kilometres: 147K VIN: JTHBH96SX05015993 Price: $13500 Comes with current Rego till Feb 2017 and roadworthy certificate. Contact: 0406711268
  3. Thanks. I guess it all depends in how much are you asking for wheels and condition of the tyres on the wheels.
  4. How much Would it cost to ship 4 factory wheels from NZ to Brisbane? Thanks
  5. Yes. This is my listing. $50 if you want them right away plus $13 shipping.
  6. Or very close to. Akebono ProACT 908 Ceramic Front Brake Pads $50 if you want them right away plus $13 shipping. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Akebono-ProACT-908-Ceramic-Front-Brake-Pads-to-suit-Lexus-IS250-2009-2010-/121720796378?
  7. These are the pins that tend to rust seizing the callipers. Fit IS/GS and many other. I got an extra pair I no longer require. $19 for both shipped to your destination.
  8. Turns out that gear shift knobs from variety of JDM Toyotas easily fit standard 8mm automatic shift stick found on IS/GS and I think RX Lexus series. That creates a very interesting inexpensive opportunity for an easily reversible mod. I just got one installed in my GS that came from JDM Toyota Crown Royal Saloon. What do you think? Pretty good match of the timber finish. https://b-a.d-cd.net/b4a9588s-480.jpg Apparently, other options available too.
  9. Replacing major suspension components on such a complex car as GS430 with aftermarket parts is opening a massive can of worms to deal with. This could be done, but you have to be prepared for this mentally and financially.
  10. 4851080392 ABSORBER ASSY, SHOCK, FRONT RH 259.44$ https://partsouq.com/en/search/search?q=4851080392 4852080151 ABSORBER ASSY, SHOCK, FRONT LH 259.44$ https://partsouq.com/en/search/search?q=4852080151 4853080234 ABSORBER ASSY, SHOCK, REAR RH 290.80$ https://partsouq.com/en/search/search?q=4853080234 I am sure you can look up the last one by yourself. And yeah, they are quite expensive.
  11. You can download and update the navi with the latest maps for free. This was discussed here about a year ago.
  12. Don't go to a dealership to shop for parts if you find their prices too expensive. Order your parts online and fit them elsewhere or yourself. Here we go. Without looking to deep you can have your rear strut for $250. http://www.autonationpartsdirect.com/oe-lexus/4853080234 Post your VIN here and we can check what part number you actually need.
  13. Try to price your shock absorber here. https://partsouq.com/ See what they sell it for. I have bought more than one item from that place. Excellent prices with cheap shipping to Oz.
  14. I hate to say, but it appears I am the one responsible for all this. Reading about your adventure I went back to audit every step and what I found was that after the initial incorrect ACT908 I ordered not ACT1113, but rather ACT1118 that fit right. I am sorry for the confusion. I am not quite sure at what point the numbers got mixed.
×
×
  • Create New...




Forums


News


Membership