UPGRADE! new member/owner
09-09-12, 03:45 PM
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UPGRADE! new member/owner
just wanted to intro. myself and say hellooooooooooooooooooo.
I am Bay Area native.
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a new and proud owner of a MT IS300
ex-civic hatch owner
now to a 02' graphite grey(?) IS300.
how i acquired this car was thru a dealership in the SF found on google. i was searching for another hatchback, RSX, or wrx2.5. i wanted something sporty and track-able. ive been eyeing the IS300 since it came out along with the RSX but never really had the ***** to sell my hatch since it was my first car AND out of my price range. Long story short, i bought the car for 5800 OUT THE DOOR, Originally priced at $5981. new tires, oil change, and some other replacements that i forgot. 1 owner, SF driven, so there are license plate dents and scratches on rear bumper. and a couple dents on the front and rear end (hence the price being so low). immaculate black leather/suede interior , engine STRONG. at 138k miles, i am truly happy with this car overall. So much to learn coming from a Honda to a Lexus/Toyota.
As far as plans with the car in the future,
One of the first things i plan on doing is getting a good suspension that i can take to Tahoe and possibly track for fun? maybe a short shifter cuz this **** is HIGH as****, haha.
Power-wise, as of now, wanting a couple bolt-ons. nothing serious just yet. (prices for aftermarket parts are :whine: , coming from a Honda to a Lexus).
Exterior, i just added my roof rack that was from my civic for now. wanting some good nice deep dished rims(suggestions?). replace hood/F bumper, R fender(anybody selling?).
other than that, this will be a long journey for me and this car.
Just wanted to introduce my car to the forum.
ps. any shops out here that we can buy any aftermarket parts from? Honda stores are everywhere out here.
I am Bay Area native.
&
a new and proud owner of a MT IS300
ex-civic hatch owner
now to a 02' graphite grey(?) IS300.
how i acquired this car was thru a dealership in the SF found on google. i was searching for another hatchback, RSX, or wrx2.5. i wanted something sporty and track-able. ive been eyeing the IS300 since it came out along with the RSX but never really had the ***** to sell my hatch since it was my first car AND out of my price range. Long story short, i bought the car for 5800 OUT THE DOOR, Originally priced at $5981. new tires, oil change, and some other replacements that i forgot. 1 owner, SF driven, so there are license plate dents and scratches on rear bumper. and a couple dents on the front and rear end (hence the price being so low). immaculate black leather/suede interior , engine STRONG. at 138k miles, i am truly happy with this car overall. So much to learn coming from a Honda to a Lexus/Toyota.
As far as plans with the car in the future,
One of the first things i plan on doing is getting a good suspension that i can take to Tahoe and possibly track for fun? maybe a short shifter cuz this **** is HIGH as****, haha.
Power-wise, as of now, wanting a couple bolt-ons. nothing serious just yet. (prices for aftermarket parts are :whine: , coming from a Honda to a Lexus).
Exterior, i just added my roof rack that was from my civic for now. wanting some good nice deep dished rims(suggestions?). replace hood/F bumper, R fender(anybody selling?).
other than that, this will be a long journey for me and this car.
Just wanted to introduce my car to the forum.
ps. any shops out here that we can buy any aftermarket parts from? Honda stores are everywhere out here.
09-09-12, 07:00 PM
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rear damage too though, but poked out with hair dryer and crowbar. so its not so bad now.
and thank you sir. i appreciate that, will consider them.
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09-09-12, 08:22 PM
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Try to make it out to Lexus Evolution. THE LAST Big Lexus Meet of the year.
You will gain a lot more knowledge and help knowing the locals than posting on the forums.
BTW from the pics, I'll take a wild guess you live on Verdigris?
You will gain a lot more knowledge and help knowing the locals than posting on the forums.
BTW from the pics, I'll take a wild guess you live on Verdigris?
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09-10-12, 12:23 AM
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but nah, east bay area towards the carquinez.
the more ive been reading threads, the more i see GGP colored IS300s. more salvageable parts maybe?
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Welcome to CL and congrats on the new ride. I'm in Vallejo and used to live in Fairield. Check out Lexus Evolution.....You'll see the most Lexus' in one place and meet the owners to ask questions.
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thanks man. Im tryna go to Lexus Evo. but i requested a couple specific shifts around the date of the meet. so iono how that will go with the manager. but i def. wanna roll with everybody otw to the meet. will be a last minute decision when the schedule comes up.