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Old 01-27-09, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Yellow
it's never done for good if you maintain it well.
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I'm at ... 140,xxx (kilometers) and change. Regular service
Old 01-28-09, 12:49 AM
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Im looking at 125K. Still running like day 1. =]
Old 01-29-09, 04:07 PM
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my friend has an '03 that is just over 90k and this car sees a lot of hard driving. But timing belt/water pump/ and regular oil changes and no problems yet.
Old 01-29-09, 07:57 PM
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2001 with 120,000+

been stickin with Lexus and Toyota dealerships for maintenance.

engine is totally going strong still!

best investment ever
Old 02-05-09, 09:47 AM
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My 02 gat 95,000 on it and feel like a new,with no problems
Old 11-02-11, 06:44 PM
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My Lexus RX330 (2004) 225000 miles. Engine work like clock
Old 11-02-11, 10:52 PM
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2003 IS300 with 192xxx miles, still running strong.
Old 11-03-11, 05:50 AM
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2002 IS300 5spd with 257K here. All I do is add oil and had to recently change the Alt. Still going strong and even has mods.
Old 11-03-11, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.1.5
2002 IS300 5spd with 257K here. All I do is add oil and had to recently change the Alt. Still going strong and even has mods.
Props to this guy^^^^^
I got mine at 132k and I swear it just came off the showroom floor. Motor needed head gaskets at 130k but other than that just oil and regular maint. Motor runs Top and even all the ball joints and tie rods still looked pretty good but I changed them anyway. I cleaned up everything just before I go turbo
Old 11-04-11, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dsouthmia0
Props to this guy^^^^^
I got mine at 132k and I swear it just came off the showroom floor. Motor needed head gaskets at 130k but other than that just oil and regular maint. Motor runs Top and even all the ball joints and tie rods still looked pretty good but I changed them anyway. I cleaned up everything just before I go turbo
Thanks man, I purchased the car from a guy that ordered it new. It's a solar yellow car. Bought it with 154K. Think I have to replace the TPS now.
Old 11-04-11, 04:08 PM
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'02 MSM w/ 145k, runs like a champ! Looking to gte swap at 175k
Old 11-05-11, 05:20 AM
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105k on my 04. Have done all maint by the book and my motor doesn't burn or leak anything. It is still quiet and smooth and runs stronger than ever. I don't think this car will ever leave my garage as I trust it more than newer Lexus's.
Old 11-05-11, 01:38 PM
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im at 135k i use nothing but Royal Purple 5w30 and Royal Purple filter every 5k. And god forbid anything but Chevron or Shell Premium fuel ever touches my car. BTW NEVER EVER EVER use fuel/oil additives they ruin your pumps/injectors (this comming from my buddy who rebuilds injectors for a living, 20+ years experience)

-for the record my previous Nissan Sentra had 260k before i decided i needed a better car and bought the IS300 and ran like a champ-
Old 11-05-11, 09:40 PM
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I have 02 with 180,000 still running strong just keep it up to date.
Old 11-06-11, 06:01 AM
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101,000 on my 02. Haha these cars can run for ever. Theres a guy in town with a gs400 that has 235k on it. That thing is mint as hell though.


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