Hugger_88 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 This is a car I'm seriously looking at. I'm waiting on my birthday for a lump sum of money to come my way and hopefully I'll be purchasing my first car. Here's some pics and I'll add some details. Just want some feedback from some people I actually know :) 1994 STOCK 5-speed Lexus SC300. One of 227 stock 5-speed's made in '94. 3.0L Inline 6 2JZGE-NA (Supra motor without turbos) Slammed on D2 coilover suspension, with TSW Montage 18" wheels. [hide][/hide] Let me know what you guys feel about it? I need some tips also about what to look for when purchasing. It has a dented driver side fender and a broken passenger window motor, which are quickfixes that I know of. Think I should? :D EDIT: I meant my first car literally. I have a truck right now. Haha - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpgGamer Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 It's certainly pretty[actually and understatement especially given it's age], but it's also pretty damn old. I think you could find better. Quote Quote Anyone who likes tacos is incapable of logic. Anyone who likes logic is incapable of tacos. PSA: SaqPrets is an Estonian Dude Steam: NippleBeardTM Origin: Brand_New_iPwn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylez Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 What will you be paying for said car? Price will determine whether or not I think you should... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Very nice, but one thing you need to understand with older Coupes: parts. They are not easy to find, at the moment I'm struggling to find a replacement ash tray for my '92 Toyota Paseo, as well as new front lights as mine have turned into that ugly yellow colour from age. Toyota spews parts out, but not finding one for a rare car is saying something, and Lexus aren't exactly known for their mass parts. of course in saying that, getting a limited production car like them makes it all the worthwhile when properly maintained and done up. How many km (or miles for you wierd Americans) has it done so far and whats the health condition of the engine and clutch? Popoto.~<3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Very nice, but one thing you need to understand with older Coupes: parts. They are not easy to find, at the moment I'm struggling to find a replacement ash tray for my '92 Toyota Paseo, as well as new front lights as mine have turned into that ugly yellow colour from age. Toyota spews parts out, but not finding one for a rare car is saying something, and Lexus aren't exactly known for their mass parts. of course in saying that, getting a limited production car like them makes it all the worthwhile when properly maintained and done up. How many km (or miles for you wierd Americans) has it done so far and whats the health condition of the engine and clutch?I've found a forum specifically for this car where people share bulk car parts and whatnot so I've found a lot of stuff it could use already.I know it's old, but for the price I was stuck between one of these or waiting for an SR20DET s14 240sx but this is really stealing my heart. It has 153k on the 2JZ which is really just getting into the sweet spot for a toyota engine, brand new clutch, slave cylinder and pedal assembly. He's asking $5,000. I have some saved up and should be getting a pretty lump sum in the next few days to finish off the deal. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy_Accursed Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 The fact you find a forum where they sell parts in bulk made me lol a bit. It raises two questions: 1) Do you want to shell out for bulk parts when you just need 1 to fix the issue?2) If they are being sold in bulk it kind of implies a necessity for bulk ergo frequent part failure, so is the repair/maintenance costs worth it? Operation Gold Sparkles :: Chompy Kills :: Full Profound :: Champions :: Barbarian Notes :: Champions Tackle Box :: MA RewardsDragonkin Journals :: Ports Stories :: Elder Chronicles :: Boss Slayer :: Penance King :: Kal'gerion Titles :: Gold Statue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 The fact you find a forum where they sell parts in bulk made me lol a bit. It raises two questions: 1) Do you want to shell out for bulk parts when you just need 1 to fix the issue?2) If they are being sold in bulk it kind of implies a necessity for bulk ergo frequent part failure, so is the repair/maintenance costs worth it?Nooooo no I didn't mean it like that hahaha. I meant as in a lot of people have access to/have the parts, and they're willing to sell them for good prices. I just meant bulk as a quick sum-up of the previous statement. It's a forum consisting solely of people who own SC300's and SC400's. They're basically the same car besides motor and transmissions. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpgGamer Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 All I'm saying is that for $5,000 I could have had a '69 Camaro Z28. Or a 2008 Toyota Camry LE. Quote Quote Anyone who likes tacos is incapable of logic. Anyone who likes logic is incapable of tacos. PSA: SaqPrets is an Estonian Dude Steam: NippleBeardTM Origin: Brand_New_iPwn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Gabe Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 All I'm saying is that for $5,000 I could have had a '69 Camaro Z28. Or a 2008 Toyota Camry LE. 2008 Toyota Camry Le is more like 15-19,000$... Three months banishment to 9gag is something i would never wish upon anybody, not even my worst enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpgGamer Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 All I'm saying is that for $5,000 I could have had a '69 Camaro Z28. Or a 2008 Toyota Camry LE. 2008 Toyota Camry Le is more like 15-19,000$... I didn't say new... Quote Quote Anyone who likes tacos is incapable of logic. Anyone who likes logic is incapable of tacos. PSA: SaqPrets is an Estonian Dude Steam: NippleBeardTM Origin: Brand_New_iPwn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Gabe Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 All I'm saying is that for $5,000 I could have had a '69 Camaro Z28. Or a 2008 Toyota Camry LE. 2008 Toyota Camry Le is more like 15-19,000$... I didn't say new... Neither did I Three months banishment to 9gag is something i would never wish upon anybody, not even my worst enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danqazmlp Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I think the suspension is broken. In seriousness, it looks ugly imo. I think cars look stupid when lowered, which that one looks. My friend has a Volkswagen Ghia from the 60's which he's beyond all recognition. He can't barely drive it because it will scrape the ground. Want to be my friend? Look under my name to the left<<< and click the 'Add as friend' button!Big thanks to Stevepole for the signature!^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 I think the suspension is broken. In seriousness, it looks ugly imo. I think cars look stupid when lowered, which that one looks. My friend has a Volkswagen Ghia from the 60's which he's beyond all recognition. He can't barely drive it because it will scrape the ground.But that's all the fun in it! I like my cars to have a sense of style in the same way as I have a sense of style. I've been driving a huge jacked up truck for 2 years and I think it will be a fun change to go to this. Scraping can nearly always be avoided if maneuvering properly, you just have to work around it. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 It's kind of a typical first car especially if your from a rural area like where I'm from. Although I would agree with Danq that it's to low. Are you suppose to have that much of a tire/body overlay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 It's kind of a typical first car especially if your from a rural area like where I'm from. Although I would agree with Danq that it's to low. Are you suppose to have that much of a tire/body overlay?It's all been done by another guy, it has an extreme level of fitment. That's why I'm buying a car pre-dropped so I don't have to do all the work of dropping it and working on the fitment. If you line up the wheels right, have the right wheel size/tire size and the right stretch of the tires you can lay the body on the wheels and be fine. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastortoise Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 For a first car, not bad!For street cred, in my books at least, you look like a damn fool with a lowered car. The only leniency I give people with lowered cars is if it's a fancy-pants expensive fast car and the person wants to lower it 2-3 inches during the summer. OTHERWISE, damn fool looks ect. You'll need a whole new car for winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obfuscator Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I agree, I think lowered cars look stupid lol. But to each his own... "It's not a rest for me, it's a rest for the weights." - Dom Mazzetti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphias Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 For a first car, not bad!For street cred, in my books at least, you look like a damn fool with a lowered car. The only leniency I give people with lowered cars is if it's a fancy-pants expensive fast car and the person wants to lower it 2-3 inches during the summer. OTHERWISE, damn fool looks ect. You'll need a whole new car for winter.I second this, or whatever we're up to now haha. Very few cars look nice lowered, especially once the wheels start hiding up behind the fenders. :mellow: 8,325th to 99 Firemaking 3/9/08 | 44,811th to 99 Cooking 7/16/084,968th to 99 Farming 10/9/09 | Runescaper August 2005-March 2010Tip.it Mod Feb. 2008-Sep. 2008 | Tip.it Crew Sep. 2008-Nov. 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 For a first car, not bad!For street cred, in my books at least, you look like a damn fool with a lowered car. The only leniency I give people with lowered cars is if it's a fancy-pants expensive fast car and the person wants to lower it 2-3 inches during the summer. OTHERWISE, damn fool looks ect. You'll need a whole new car for winter.The coilover suspension is 100% adjustable. I can actually lift the whole car up past stock height. Just takes a few hours of work. And I have a truck for winter time that I love also, so I wont be too hung on vehicle practicality. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I ended up seeing a similar Lexus of around the same age when I was getting lunch today. It's a much more impressive looking car in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugger_88 Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 I ended up seeing a similar Lexus of around the same age when I was getting lunch today. It's a much more impressive looking car in person.They are SO nice on the inside, it's a truely beautiful car. ESPECIALLY for an 18 year old car. It's crazy what lexus did with their vehicles compared to the rest of the market. - 60,023rd to 99 Firemaking on April 29th, 2012 -- 15,152nd to 99 agility on August 21st, 2011 -- 30,569th to 99 Prayer on June 26th, 2011 -- 22,646th to 99 Hunter on Jan 9th, 2011 -1993 Miata; sold - 2001 E46 330i; "totaled" - 2001 E46 325iT; Bags and wheels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estonian dude Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Hey, I think I have met you.And I made you an avvy!So sorry, I am late here.Don't be mad at me, baby. If, you want to see itHead over to The Gallery!So sorry, changed the motifDon't be mad at me, baby. So I've noticed this thread's regulars all follow similar trends. RPG is constantly dealing with psycho exes.Muggi reminds us of the joys of polygamy.Saq is totally oblivious to how much chicks dig him.I strike out every other week.Kalphite wages a war against the friend zone.Randox pretty much stays rational.Etc, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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