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Old 08-13-02, 08:49 PM
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Nice car....

Why would you want to have 400 emblems on a 300?

What part of Cali do you live in?

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Old 08-13-02, 08:50 PM
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also, when i get my GS wheels, should i sell my originals or keep them?

how much should i ask for the wheels if for sale?
Old 08-13-02, 09:03 PM
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Hey DIrEctQL, where are you getting your center caps with no logo? I will be looking for a set of plain ones in silver when I get my TT wheels soon - does your supplier have then in silver, do ya think?
Old 08-14-02, 01:04 AM
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howie, i was thinking in 3 years i'm going to buy the 2000' SC400... hehe
Old 08-14-02, 07:34 AM
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Are you in San Diego? I think I spoke with that former owner- I decided to hold out for an SC400...

Can I ask- did you finance it? I'm having a heck of a time trying to get a "private party" used car financed here in California- none of the banks want to touch it... the banks are in cahoots with the dealers, and will only finance a used car purchase if I buy it through a franchised dealer.

Sharp car!
Old 08-14-02, 07:38 AM
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To finance a used car you may want to find a credit union.

Banks will take money from anywhere, no reason they would only work with a dealer. In fact, finance guys at a dealership will gladly help you out on financing your used car. Call a local dealer and ask for the finance manager. They will gladly pick up a commission check for it.

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Old 08-14-02, 08:23 AM
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i guess he's not answering the question on why 400 is on a SC300

hehe, i'd be embarrassed as hell to have someone catch me doing that

if anything i'd switch it to the SOARER emblem =)
Old 08-14-02, 08:26 AM
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I agree.... The guys at the oil change place probably triple check his cash.... conterfeit pen, uv lights, etc...

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Originally posted by Legends6spd
i guess he's not answering the question on why 400 is on a SC300

hehe, i'd be embarrassed as hell to have someone catch me doing that

if anything i'd switch it to the SOARER emblem =)

He did answer, look at post # 15 (last post on 1st page) where he replied to all our questions.

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Old 08-14-02, 09:42 AM
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socalsc4, try wells fargo.
Old 08-15-02, 10:15 PM
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hello, guys!

i have been out of town for 2 days.

legends, yes, the emblems were put on by me looks cool, huh? hey, if i were trying to fool you guys, i would not have listed my car as 'SC300' in my signature

the 'SC' emblem in pearl black was very hard to find by the way.


is it true that finance guys at a local dealer would be willing to help finacing 'private sales'??

yes, i bought the car from the guy in San Diego. saw his ad at www.autotrader.com. he was a very nice guy!
Old 08-16-02, 01:43 AM
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So you are from San Diego sphereman? Did you buy those black pearl emblems OEM or did you have them custom dipped? Nice car BTW, but I second the move for Supra TT wheels, I am biased of course
Old 08-16-02, 07:57 AM
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thanks, LEX400SC.
your car looks really realy sharp, too! especially those X5 HIDs!!
where did you get them?

pearl black emblems are all original Lexus parts (i got them for $40.00). they might actually look good on your gold SC as well.

i am in the LA area (about 2 hours from San Diego)


hmm... TT wheels. your pics actually made me reconsider~~
Old 08-16-02, 08:31 AM
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by the way, has anyone tried to replace fog light bulbs? looks like it is not easy access to the bulbs. please advise.
thanks.
Old 08-16-02, 08:38 AM
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I think H3 55 watt Foggers is what we have but they make 100Watt ones will they work?


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