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just got my 2002 lexus is300 yellow 5 speed last night

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Old 01-06-12, 05:42 PM
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Default just got my 2002 lexus is300 yellow 5 speed last night

(my other thread didnt post some reason)

picked it up last night from Atlanta, ga
87k miles
5 speed
LSD
runs/drives good

found a local place that will fix all the imperfections in the pait and respray factory color for 500$

flaws:
person replaced front glass did a bad job, and air comes through the cracks on front windshield

the key was super glued by elmer himself

rear bumper has a crack in it, looks like a light pole or something idk..

and stuff i need help finding:

cover for the passenger side mirror thats suppose to be yellow and the glass.. or just the whole thing dont care what color it is, just want a mirror from someone

in the picture of interior its missing that piece, idk what its suppose to be wondering where i can get one and what its called and what it does

also has a bad oxygen sensor autozone wanted 119$ :/



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Old 01-06-12, 08:18 PM
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welcome to the forums!
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You should name it............ spongebob
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looking goood..
Old 01-07-12, 05:12 AM
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Lol. Idk about spongebob

But thanks!
Old 01-07-12, 07:17 AM
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Yeah o2 sensors go bad kinda often. I have to replace my 4th one like every 2 years.
It is the one right after the catalytic converter, it gets dirty the fastest. Located under the car right under the passenger side footwell.
You can get an o2 simulator or o2 delete. Do a search on club lexus you will find it.
It is cheaper than buying a new o2 sensor every couple years, but it is kinda involved getting it installed.

I like the wheels
Nice find man, manual is kinda rare and has LSD... really good find.

How much did you pick it up for?
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llllllllll is right, get an O2 delete from Tokensolutions and delete 2 out of the 4 sensors and never have to replace them again. Good luck
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Five speed I want ... Wish I cud have found one wen I bought my one a week ago
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Originally Posted by llllllllll
You should name it............ spongebob
haha
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doesnt look too bad, check the for sale forums and check your local craigslist for the parts you need
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5200$ for it

and yea in chattanooga, tn there is 0 is300 parts f/s
have to drive to atlanta, ga to find anything for parts

found a mirror for 125$ obo and another from a wrecked car for 85$
so thats really all the parts i need, and the interior piece, but i think its different from sunroof vs non-sunrroof that goes between the rear view mirror and the map lights.

i bought an o2 sensor from a place here for it for 70$ so ima replace now just to get through emissions check, and if more go bad ill do the o2 sensor delete and start removing cats lol.. all i need is the o2 kit and one high flow cat and im set
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^^ nice car! Regarding parts, all Lexus' go to die in Atlanta for some reason. It's the only place I can ever find anyone having es300 parts! A lot of the Lexus scrap yards are there too - not sure why.
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wow you got 2002 manual with LSD and low miles for only $5200?!

Reconstructed title?
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Originally Posted by llllllllll
wow you got 2002 manual with LSD and low miles for only $5200?!

Reconstructed title?
yes, i did a carfax on it

was made in july 2001 original owner bought in december 2001 and wrecked in 8 months later, they repaired and he got a reconstructed title for it and sold it year or two later then the next guy owned it until this year it was a Massachusetts/Rhode island car until now
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Still a sweet azz deal bro, good find!!
Take good care of it and ENJOY!


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