New Member Saying Hi And A Quick Question

[Deet27]

Just taking a second to say hi. On the hunt for a GS300 and currently looking at cars.

I hope it's not bad crack but need to ask a question.

Looking at a 03 GS300 today and due me wanting to see the car in daylight the owner was not present, so will be meeting him tonight to make an offer.

When I drove the car it changes so smooth I struggled to notice any gear changes, (car was in drive) when I switched to m on the dash shows D-5 and If I use the down buttons would change to D-4 etc.

If I move it to D-2 it seems to shift past 2nd. (The car was cold and was only around the block, I will be doing a full test drive tonight) Should the dash show M-2, is this normal behaviour.

Regards Dietmar

[steve2006]

Hello and welcome to the LOC.

I'm not familiar with the later GS300 unless it is still the same model as the 2000 model I had, the transmissions can be a little strange when not fully warmed up ( they tend not to go into top gear to protect the transmission) and if the road speed is too high they won't change down to avoid over reving the engine or damaging the transmission.

Take it for a good long test frive to get everything fully warmed up then try it again.

[Deet27]

Cheer's took for a long test drive and i noticed that when I switch to Manual the dash shows M-2 etc so all seems fine, Agreed price and will be picking up tomorrow night.

Many Thanks