Oops, I Accidentally Bought a $600 Lexus GS300!

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You all know that I don't need any more cars. Especially needy and broken vehicles. But somehow I accidentally bought another one. Today's purchase is a $600 1994 Lexus GS300! It looks great but has some problems lurking under the hood. Let's learn more about this '90s sporty luxury sedan and find out if I just made a huge mistake!
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@ryanwarsh 3 года назад

The GS has always been my favorite Lexus model. Especially the 2nd gen. It’s a shame they’re discontinuing it.

@OctogonOxygen024816 3 года назад

2nd Gen Lexus' tend be the best !

@LuisMartinez-ft9or 3 года назад

That remains to be one of the most beautiful Lexus cars ever designed.

@edwinrivas8967 3 года назад

Jay Z had this car in his 1996 video “Dead Presidents” off his first album. Same color and everything, it is iconic in the Hip Hop world. So ironic about the engine’s name and that you showed his face. Meant to be...

@robertngreen6 4 года назад

Car has a lot of potential. Clean and polish it up and sort out the minging interior and it will look lovely - even if it still doesn't run properly......

@YourMom-vl2sp 4 года назад

"accidentally bought it..." "....in an auction." 🤣😂🤣 I thought you have to bid at an auction? Lol love the channel. Keep it up

@tientrinh943 3 года назад

Ive done that dude. I accidentally bid on the car next to me

@bryanhampton6135 4 года назад

Vacuum leak or mass air issue. Clean throttle body of carbon buildup.

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

That's what I'm thinking. After filming we tried a new mass airflow sensor but it refused to even run. Seems like unmetered air getting in there somewhere. Not sure though...

@bryanhampton6135 4 года назад

Hello Road / Ethan Tufts check fuel pressure. Hard to diag over the interwebz. Goodluck. Those cars have always been awesome to me in whatever shape

@jaceresa 3 года назад

I loved the design of the first gen GS - I always thought of it as a Japanese Jaguar. The Infiniti J30 (a direct competitor to the GS) was also a favorite of mine. Both were stylish, under-powered, and did not find their intended audience.

@terryorcutt8739 3 года назад

J30 was unique and pretty

@RH-ed1gc 4 года назад

Another great video. This car was never on my radar but I kinda like the styling after seeing this vid. You put a ton of work in to your videos, you deserve more subs! Keep up the good work my man!

@rightlanehog3151 4 года назад

The first thing I would have done with a car that has been sitting for years is flush the fuel system. Hopefully you get this up and running to a level comparable to its original standards.

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

I dumped a tank full of premium in there before I filmed, but yes totally agree, a flush would've been the correct approach

@rightlanehog3151 4 года назад

@@HelloRoad No worries, you have just added to the sense of suspense/adventure.

@juanoyanedel1984 3 года назад

i still can't understand why this channel doesn't have as many views as it should. Great video as usual dude!! take care, and keep them comming!!!

@omoniyikaye 2 года назад

MY FIRST LEXUS WAS A GS300 1995 BOUGHT IN 2003 SINCE THEN I FELL IN LOVE WITH LEXUS. I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY 2ND GS AND 7TH LEXUS GS300 ON 7 PLATES AT A BARGAIN PRICE. I LOVE THE SHAPE OF THE FIRST GENERATION BUT MY FAVOURITE SHAPE IS THE THIRD GENERATION SHAPE FROM 2005-2011. ANYTHING YOU DO STAY AWAY FROM AN OLD HYBRID CAR WITH NO GOOD SERVICE HISTORY IF ANYTHING SHOULD GO WRONG IT WILL COST YOU A FORTUNE TO RESTORE THE HYBRID BATTERY..

@interstate366 3 года назад

Love that white/grey two-tone. I just bought a 1992 Aristo twin turbo, and I can say that extra grunt really helps. I’ve also got a 2nd gen GS300 with the GE, which is adequate from a performance standpoint.

@kimhjalmarsson8886 3 года назад

Design wise i think the GS might be one of my favorite Lexus models. Hopefully it’s salvageable, looking forward to more videos on this car. 🔜🚗👍🏻

@billmcdonald6480 3 года назад

Feel lucky to have seen this look at a 1994 GS300! This is because I have a 1995 GS300 with same color but is a Touring addition that has upgraded handling, special wheels and other things. It only has 70,000 original miles in like new condition. It seems to me like a LS400 but mine handles better than a LS which has a more floating ride quality. Mine is more firm, sporty feel. Have owned it since new and always kept in garage. A great car with the 90s build quality that is not available today. Hey anyone is interested in mine, just let me know, hate to say it but need the garage space today.

@buickboy92 3 года назад

Love early Lexus cars. 👍 Looking forward to your progress on it.

@fcm2790 3 года назад

Thats a steal for that GS.. its in very good shape.. if you see the ones in nyc they look like mad max cars

@andrewc.1903 3 года назад

I saw in another comment someone mentioned cleaning the carbon from the throttle. Another lower cost idea would be a brand new fuel filter. Hope you get this running as good as one could expect for the age and miles.

@akellerseattle 3 года назад

Love these cars tons. Sounds like your issue might be the alternator? when my alternator died it had very similar starting issues, and that was only from 3 or 4 months of the car sitting. The cupholders are notorious for breaking on these cars so that's no surprise. Can't wait to see this thing cleaned up. Clean those headlights!! it makes such a huge difference.

@donteadoss 4 года назад

I’ve loved Lexus since their inception when I first rode in my best friends’ mom’s ‘90 ES250 then fell in love with their ‘92 ES300 when they drove it on a trip to see us. I was 10 then and still remember seeing it with morning dew covering the headlamps in the early sunrise in our driveway; that’s when I fell in love at first sight. My first luxury vehicle was a ‘92 ES and I’m still in love with them. There’s nothing better than the original early Lexus models to me in terms of soft, supple luxury and the most quiet ride ever. 🔥 Even the smell of them brand new was incredible - I looked everywhere trying to find that OEM smell for my ES but unfortunately couldn’t.

@onlysilv 3 года назад

Try Griot's Leather Care!

@captaindouchebag1703 8 месяцев назад

I had one of these imported from Japan with the 2JZ-GTE. It was a silver 97and it was a beast. Think of a MK IV Supra sedan. One of the best sleepers out there. Of all the cars I've ever owned I held onto this the longest.

@sleepyhollow783 4 года назад

Happy for you! It shouldn't take much to resurrect this one. Air filter or vacuum leak likely. Restricted fuel filter? Looks neglected a bit in the routine maintenance area, as though its having trouble "breathing". Timing belt or chain? Plus, isn't the GS a rear-wheel drive? Hope so! That would make it even more fun. Driver's seat isn't even torn! Congratulations on finding it for $600. 🙂

@CarlosGuzman-bq8fr 4 года назад

Looks like a Winner. Can't wait to see more on this car..

@trabertgraneau3323 4 года назад

Hoovie Jr. is back!

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

But with crappier cars! 😆😆😆

@kgarba9253 4 года назад

Hello Road / Ethan Tufts (better)

@bradlemmond 4 года назад

@@HelloRoad That would make you Jay Leno's great-grandson. It's a well-known fact that Doug DeMuro is Leno's long-lost son, who is Hoovie's _Daddy Doug_ (even though Tyler is two years older than Doug).

@derekj.tejeda267 3 года назад

My uncle had one of these a few years ago; never seen this car other than a normal sedan (I had it in the same expectation level of a '92 Camry), until I started learning a little bit about these cars, and I definitely want one right now.

@cgbtech 4 года назад

Great buy, can't wait to see the progress.

@rosskramer5296 3 года назад

I am so glad that I found your channel. We are so alike it's scary. I have owned around 50 cars and admit I recognize every 'obscure ' car you buy because I have the same passion for weird unloved cars! I am down to 2 cars now and will TRY to keep it that way, so I kind of live vicariously through your videos. Not quite the same as buying and selling my own cars....but it will have to do. And kudos to you for staying married despite your auto addiction; your wife must be a saint! keep buying and selling!

@Trance88 3 года назад

This thing is a '94?!? I thought it was an '01, and I'm usually really good with guessing the age of a car! Toyota/Lexus (Italians) were so ahead of the curve with styling.

@ADChopz 3 года назад

Toyota and lexus is a japanese brand 💀

@interstate366 3 года назад

@@ADChopz this generation of GS/Aristo was designed by Giugiaro

@RetroCarsForever 4 года назад

Love it! The gold trim package and the two-tone paint SCREAMS 90s Lexus (my 97 ES300 had those two features as well). Have you tried fresh premium gas? And I'm curious if the squeak is something as simple as a throttle body/cable that needs WD40 or a good cleaning.

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

I used to see the gold trim package everywhere! Yes, it has fresh premium gas, but good suggestion. I'm thinking there has to be a vacuum leak somewhere...

@kippaseo8027 3 года назад

They were pretty popular back in the day here in South Florida. My favorite part was the taillights.

@shept.7736 3 года назад

I’ve always loved these, they look so funky and great

@Very_Angry_Citizen 4 года назад

I remember the rich kids parents had one in high school. Hell, that was almost 30 years ago. Had to be '91‐'92

@AdamAus85 3 года назад

Folks are bringing the Toyota version of this to Australia in pretty large numbers, as I don see them around sometimes. You're right about the exterior design, great proportions and presence. Interesting about that Italian connection on design. Kind of explains what an attractive car it is though.

@htownandi6263 3 года назад

Stressful drive home is an understatement.. Even I was stressed for you. Im shocked how good the leather seats look.

@thebluexb 3 года назад

I've never seen one of those before! The taillights look great

@felipehasbun7861 4 года назад

Very nice keep it up! Love those cars.

@NFS4LFE 3 года назад

Dammit, I’m looking to buy a Fifth Avenue and now I want a GS300! GAH!

@kgisabeast 3 года назад

Please post a cleaning/detailing video of this car!

@ryanpeace1664 3 года назад

Awesome car. I am excited to see more videos. I have a 94 es300 in a similar color. How is your head room being 6'3"? The es300 has no head room!!

@KP-te4cp 3 года назад

Saw your video after i bought a 95 GS 300 not running right, it would start and run normally but cut off after about 10 seconds or if you get the rpm over 2k it would longer. The previous owner felt the ecu was bad as he had put a different ecm in 30k earlier and he just didnt want to mess with it. I first thought it was the fuel pump but after some checks decided to pull ecm and take a look, found burns on circuit board, shipped if off for repair, 125.00 including shipping, runs perfect now, good luck and let me know what you find with your gs

@slebdad 3 года назад

This is exactly why I subscribed to the channel, never know what car is coming next.

@siamiam 3 года назад

i had a 93 which i picked up for $900, all it needed was a tune up and it ran amazing , i ended up installing H&R springs on it along with mazda RX8 wheels and a good detail then sold it for $3500 at the end of summer

@AlanForde-CheyneMS 3 года назад

one of the best cars ever made.....mine is a 95 that still has original engine parts, AC etc but you have to stay on top of the maintenance.

@AlanForde-CheyneMS 3 года назад

while 0-60 was so so.....the car was geared more for higher speeds, it will run comfortably at 90 -100 all day on the highway and the 2jz actually gets smoother the faster you go. it will get close 145 flat out....not bad for early 90s

@xd9sc1 3 года назад

We've had a 1996 GS300 in our family since 1998. My dad bought it as it came in off a 24-month lease and I bought it from him about 15 years ago. The first gen GS is a great car. It has the 2JZ N/A, which can accept a nice single turbo. I still have the original window sticker for mine....in 1996 the MSRP was $52,000!!! Good luck with yours!

@PRNTestDrive 3 года назад

I can't remember the last time I saw one of these on the road. Definitely never in my adult life. Nice find!

@AlanForde-CheyneMS 3 года назад

I think you review cars in Canada? I've seen some of your videos... there are probably 10- 20 of these cars left in Canada......I still drive one

@anthonyr829 3 года назад

I think you got a good one there. Check or replace the plugs, wires, and fuel injectors and it should run like new🙂

@brandonaaron2665 4 года назад

Instant thumbs up. The styling still holds up. Cool car!

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

Glad you like it! :) :)

@ajgb 3 года назад

This is such a great Lexus model! The car was designed by Giorgetto Guigiaro from Italdesign. Can you PLEASE give us an update video on what you have done with this GS300 and if you have managed to fix all the issues yet??

@HelloRoad 3 года назад

Yes very soon. Working on the car now...

@HHH-ye1ro 4 года назад

Not sure what you wanted out of a $600 car that’s been siting for 4 years. The fact that it started and drove home was amazing. A good detail and it will look amazing. Interior is great! Tuneup and fuel system clean and you should be as golden as the Lexus logo on the grille! 🤞🤞

@whostosay3256 3 года назад

I think it’s a great buy - won’t take much to get it running right and you’ll get 100k more out of it if you want - good video

@zachglennon7789 4 года назад

I suspect someone has used non-high-octane gas a few times and sub-par plugs. Or the EMC isn’t functioning properly. If it works at higher rpms it almost sounds like vacuum leak though I doubt a 94 Lexus relied on that at this time...would have been all electronic control. Otherwise, nice ride! Will look great cleaned up. And for $600?! Holy Smokes! :-)

@harrytop 3 года назад

I have a 2003 es300 with 173K miles runs like a champ that engine is very finicky if it has vacuum leaks check all vacuum hose and coil pks the back bank is extremely close to the firewall and most owners don't replace the back 3 plugs and coils,

@johnl3230 4 года назад

One of my favorite Lexus's, rode in one quite a bit when I would ride with my friends parents to school a long time ago. Just remember how nice it was then haha. Nice buy man

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

Thanks!! Can't wait to get it running right :)

@johnl3230 3 года назад

@@HelloRoad me too man! The 3.0 in them are relatively bulletproof.

@MrSudanPresident 3 года назад

When the engine stalled whilst in drive and in motion I wonder what sort of damage the pistons caused without the oil pump operating.

@JackAttak 4 месяца назад

That's not how that works. The driveline being in motion while the engine stalls doesn't do any damage, it's no different for the engine than just shutting it off when parked

@shahab_shawn_siahpoosh 3 года назад

Make sure the battery is fully charged. It seems when the car is revving higher or after running for a while it is running better. Also, change the sparkplugs and sparkplug wires. If I were to get my money, I'd say this poor running engine has electrical and spark problems more than fuel problem. But it doesn't hurt to drop the tank dump the old fuel and fill up with fresh fuel

@samstevens8012 2 года назад

Man did I ever want one of these back in the mid 1990's... This was one of the most desirable cars of its era... Good buy my Guy.. !!!

@MARC-FENIX 3 года назад

Hey Americano! How far you have come with your "purple Monster"? Eager to see the last part of that video serie. :-D Te envio saludos a traves del gran océano.

@HelloRoad 3 года назад

A few more updates coming soon! 😀

@CACressida 3 года назад

A lot of 90s Japanese cars have bad capacitors in the ECU. Might as well pull apart the ECU and inspect. Theres places you can send the ECUs for rebuilds.

@amrabu-ayshe8042 4 года назад

the very first time i saw this car, i thought the model something like 2002 i can't believe this is a 90's car!, it's really look so modern, and you could compare the interior design with some cars above the model of 2005!

@kyledavis8975 3 года назад

You just can't beat an old high-mileage 'yota. I drive an 08 Camry with 230k on the clock, drives tighter than a new Ford. \m/

@73kenright 3 года назад

The 1st gen WAS available with a V8 AND All Wheel Drive....but only in Australia IIRC! And they did use real wood trim, California Walnut like the LS! Trunk is so small because directly between the trunk and rear seats is the fuel tank!! NOT the best location for space size and having a low center of gravity.

@Jag-leaper 3 года назад

Really wanted to like this car more than I actually now do...it is very rare and have only ever seen a handful as a child...so I always wondered about it but now seeing it ....I can see why it didnt sell

@tommyboyz6291 3 года назад

The one you have using a real wood on the center console, BUT only a thin layer of it...its actually a thick piece of metal...

@Abraxium 4 года назад

Didn't know this was the first gen, so cool!

@weeb121 2 года назад

Haha the 2JZ babyyyy 😍😍😍 lovin it nice rides 300k easy just keep up with thoes oil changes an you good

@quickford 4 года назад

gotta love it..."oops" I've done that too! If I buy any more cars though my family will probably lock me in the attic forever...five is already too many in their eyes :D

@lilbkoyfromthewest9980 3 года назад

Use to be the G ride choppas in the trunk Westside. Lowered the suspension but it still could fit 3 samoans and them thangs. It was the g ride but it was so comfortable I drove it everyday. For the ghetto translation g ride means it was strictly for drive bys also known as sliding. It was brand new bac then

@victorpuiatti 4 года назад

You need to give that thing a complete tune-up buddy start there great car! 👍👍👍

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

Thanks! Yep some new parts in it already, still tinkering... hope to find the culprit!

@victorpuiatti 4 года назад

Good luck brother I would love to see you detail that thing

@mylesavan4024 2 года назад

I first spotted one at a train station and was shocked to find out it was a gs

@goodthing2926 3 года назад

You need a acura vigor or 2.5 TL. These were the only American hondas to come with an inline 5, the G series engines. Ya gotta admit that would be cool

@Luhhkira 8 месяцев назад

Lucky you hopefully I can get one when I graduate college

@scotttufts 3 года назад

Clean the maf with cleaner and a coffee filter wrapped q tip

@petescarport 4 года назад

Omg this is me driving home my 1995 Lexus sc300 home from a dealership. It sat for 5 years. I found out it was fuel filter and then I found out it's a safety fuel pump shut off. This car may have it. I by passed the thing and no issues ever again.

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

Ooh thanks for the tip. I'll check it out :)

@grunkohlaktionar7474 4 года назад

10:00 yeah please buy a bubble-era Taurus or Sable, best in wagon form

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

Sable! Because LIGHT BAR!!!

@grunkohlaktionar7474 4 года назад

@@HelloRoad yes! And sth like an Expo would also be a great addition to your fleet!

@johnl3230 3 года назад

Always loved the Sable haha, looked like a space ship in the 90s hehe

@bk83082 3 года назад

You actually do need this car.

@DG-ss1gc 3 года назад

The gs400 was always nice . But wow , they are just camrys huh. The lines really blur at the land cruiser / whatever the Lexus version is.

@tselmon1 11 месяцев назад

dude you got a steal!!

@elishmittywerminghanjensen1264 4 года назад

Do you have fleet insurance for your cars? Hahaaa, regardless it is awesome. Keep the vids coming :)

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

Nope, but that is a good idea! :) I just call my insurance agent every few days to rotate cars on and off my plan! 😆

@1uptopmontana207 3 года назад

I'm looking for this 1st gen for a while now,

@03E395 4 года назад

Congratulations! Scotty Kilmer is probably now salivating haha!

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

😆😆😆

@terryorcutt8739 3 года назад

"Gold package" Faaaaancy. Lol

@samaccurso 3 года назад

Cleaning the MAF sensor can do wonders for you.

@parvez7572 2 года назад

Dad used to have one, brought back memories

@mgf_1631 Год назад

Hey nice video of your GS. Have you sold it yet?

@HelloRoad Год назад

Thanks. Yes sorry it's gone

@mgf_1631 Год назад

I had a 93 Gold/Tan GS 17 years ago and I am trying to find one. Was a really nice car. Thanks!

@sergiotaylor200 2 года назад

Car is clean as hell and the stalling issue is a easy problem to fix... you make it seem much worse lol

@thatdude8454 4 года назад

This looks a lot like a Cadillac Catera!

@gabemiguelez7457 4 года назад

The gs400 has a v8 and when it came out it was one of the fastest mid sized cars.

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

Yep the 2nd gen could be had with the V8. I love those too :)

@kgisabeast 3 года назад

These were very reliable, lots of GS300s with over 300k, would be nice all cleaned up

@Ronnybue 4 года назад

You shouldn´t be listening to Polka in this car, but "Denise" by Fountains Of Wayne

@xnopyt13 4 года назад

Wow I have never seen one before, nice.

@johnsherry2321 3 года назад

Hope you can get it running good. I bought a 1996 gs300 sport 147000 miles on it 3 years ago it only had 2 owners from new. last owner lost the service history tho. I paid £400 for the car and didn't realise the alloys on it are worth about £800 to £1000 😁. Its been a great car everyone in my family likes driving it best £400 I ever spent. My wife thinks I only paid £300 for it so no body tell her.

@patinderrick 2 года назад

This car was greatly admired in the city of New Orleans ,If you had this car you Were a hot boy or a very distinguished gentlemen 👍🏾

@QthAgR8 9 месяцев назад

I had one of those. Memories

@buddy8225 3 года назад

This is my favorite model of Lexus.😀

@skkrrtskrrt1470 Год назад

Remember to disconnect the vacuum line when you're adjusting your timing vacuum lines connected to the side of the distributor check for a crack distributor animals living in distributor

@joskjj3625 4 года назад

such an underrated lexus, also very reliable, is it designed by pinnafarina?

@HelloRoad 4 года назад

Giugiaro!

@joskjj3625 4 года назад

Hello Road / Ethan Tufts whoops forgot about that thanks for the correction

@vidsinmotionchannel 3 года назад

That's a keeper.

@randomstuff-id8bs 3 года назад

really like the car good deal on it ive always liked lexus

@SgtSnazzerino 3 года назад

Nobody: Ethan: *O O P S*

@pinchealberto 3 года назад

Good car just hard to find the cat converter for California

@tommyboyz6291 4 года назад

Bad EGR I suppose? My 95 ES back then Stall out the same way, then I realized the shop installed my Vacuum Hoses completely wrong... fix it and got it run smooth again, and you should consider replace head gasket and sparkplug tube seal...