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Old 04-12-12, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by vincerulz
It sucks for me .. I want a nice used Tanabe for 400$ but the shipping kill the deal so bad -____-" is like pay lil bit more to get a new one.
That's just it. I got tired of waiting for one to pop up in my area at all, let alone for $400.
Old 04-12-12, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by kyoso23
That's just it. I got tired of waiting for one to pop up in my area at all, let alone for $400.
The "just get a used Tanabe' crowd seems to think there's this surplus warehouse of used tanabe exhausts just waiting to get pilfered for $400 a pop.

$300 for the M2 is still well worth it. If your seller forgets to send you bolts, you can acquire them from home depot or autozone for less than a few dollars.
Old 04-12-12, 01:20 PM
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I've yet to see more than a month or two go by that one doesn't pop up for sale in classifieds...at a glance there was one sold end of Feb, and another sold end of Jan... granted this means you might have to wait a month or two, but it's not like the stock exhaust doesn't work in the meantime.

If saving $100 (minus buying additional hw) and risking potential fitment issues is worth it, by all means do that though... it's not like the M2 won't work or something even if it requires some adjustment to fit, I just think at $300 it's a lot less of a value proposition compared to a used quality exhaust than it was at $200 delivered in the OP.
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Originally Posted by Kurtz
I've yet to see more than a month or two go by that one doesn't pop up for sale in classifieds...at a glance there was one sold end of Feb, and another sold end of Jan... granted this means you might have to wait a month or two, but it's not like the stock exhaust doesn't work in the meantime.

If saving $100 (minus buying additional hw) and risking potential fitment issues is worth it, by all means do that though... it's not like the M2 won't work or something even if it requires some adjustment to fit, I just think at $300 it's a lot less of a value proposition compared to a used quality exhaust than it was at $200 delivered in the OP.
I watched for awhile, and yes they've popped up at $400-$500 but of course they're usually in CA or something and would need to be shipped to many of us. Many people on the classified are not willing to ship something like this or if they are, tack on another $80 or so for shipping, etc...At SOME point one will come along though. Still, $300 (new) shipped vs. $400-$500 (used) before shipping is a good value to most of us that aren't concerned with it being show quality. 1st world problems.
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Originally Posted by kyoso23
I watched for awhile, and yes they've popped up at $400-$500 but of course they're usually in CA or something and would need to be shipped to many of us. Many people on the classified are not willing to ship something like this or if they are, tack on another $80 or so for shipping, etc...At SOME point one will come along though. Still, $300 (new) shipped vs. $400-$500 (used) before shipping is a good value to most of us that aren't concerned with it being show quality. 1st world problems.
Could not have said it better----I understand completely...but I am frustrated since they are NEVER for sale here. There was the one F sport, but used Tanabe and F sport are not in the same price range.

I am waiting for the "Lexus envelope with stamp for sale" no shipping to be posted....
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Originally Posted by Kurtz
I've yet to see more than a month or two go by that one doesn't pop up for sale in classifieds...at a glance there was one sold end of Feb, and another sold end of Jan... granted this means you might have to wait a month or two, but it's not like the stock exhaust doesn't work in the meantime.

If saving $100 (minus buying additional hw) and risking potential fitment issues is worth it, by all means do that though... it's not like the M2 won't work or something even if it requires some adjustment to fit, I just think at $300 it's a lot less of a value proposition compared to a used quality exhaust than it was at $200 delivered in the OP.
i agree

but at the end of the day, do what will make you happy
Old 04-16-12, 12:28 PM
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Do you guys think thats the same as M2?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-2010-Le...1a46c4&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by vincerulz
Do you guys think thats the same as M2?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-2010-Le...1a46c4&vxp=mtr
Looks like it.
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Originally Posted by vincerulz
Do you guys think thats the same as M2?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-2010-Le...1a46c4&vxp=mtr
here is the issue--from the M2 website
Description
Lexus IS250 IS350 06-10 Dual Axleback Exhaust System
Piping Size: 2.75"
Exhaust Tip: 4.5"


from M2 sellers on ebay
2.5” piping with 3.5" tip
AND other sites
- 2.5" piping and dual 4" tips


this one on ebay you mention:
2.5" Piping / 4.0" Exhaust Tip


Will the real M2 please stand up....

For $220, i may join the fun....
Old 04-16-12, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by funglenn
here is the issue--from the M2 website
Description
Lexus IS250 IS350 06-10 Dual Axleback Exhaust System
Piping Size: 2.75"
Exhaust Tip: 4.5"


from M2 sellers on ebay
2.5” piping with 3.5" tip
AND other sites
- 2.5" piping and dual 4" tips


this one on ebay you mention:
2.5" Piping / 4.0" Exhaust Tip


Will the real M2 please stand up....

For $220, i may join the fun....
Based on the official M2 website: http://www.m2performance.net/product...=6284&from=new

It looks like the real thing has an exhaust tip of 4.5".
Old 04-16-12, 09:42 PM
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Looking at getting the M2 exhaust but I keep seeing the different tip sizes. Can someone point me in the right direction? 300$ shipped is an awesome deal in my book!
Old 04-17-12, 12:24 AM
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I think the .5 difference is not a big deal and I have seen that exact pic on a few of the m2 sellers auctions . I am gonna say its probably is a m2 and at 220 I would take the chance lol.... None of them give us power we just looking for sound.

Maybe the seller got the specs wrong. I haven't seen 4 inch exhaust tips in a minute and those don't look that big in that pic
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The question is -- are the ebay sellers actually selling M2 exhausts or other knockoffs--that could explain the quality issues some people are having.
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So quick question about installation. It just bolts on at the flanges to the rear of the res right? What about the mufflers? Are they secured by bolts or do they just sit there? Is this a one man job?
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For $220 shipped i might have to take a gamble on this and report back....


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