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Old 03-07-12, 12:15 PM
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Interested in buying, so many curbstoners out there I'm hoping it's legit.

Most of all, given the mods, is it worth 6k on a 200k motor.. and the suggestion that a new/used motor costs $500 raises an eyebrow?

Any input would help, thanks.


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"1993 Lexus SC300, Clean Title. Black ext, tan leather int. 3.0L I-6 engine 2JZ-GE with 200k, Auto trans.

Modifications

Exterior:
Authentic Auto Couture body kit
JDM OEM Sidemarkers
8000K Flowmaster HIDs
1997 OEM Taillights
1997 OEM Foglights
1997 OEM Front Grill
1997 OEM Door Moldings
OEM Soarer emblems
shaved antenna

Suspension:
Tein Super Street Coilovers
19" Maido GR5
TRD Strut Bar
LS400 Front Brake Caliper & iRotors
Supra TT Rear Brake Caliper & iRotors
Daizen LCA Bushings
Daizen Steering Rack Bushing

Performance:
JIC Catback SUS Exhaust
K&N High Flow Air Filter

Interior:
1998 Supra Seats
Lexus IS300 Steering wheel

This SC300 has perfect wheel fitment and very clean lines from the Auto Couture kit. The ride is smooth on the straights and tight in the turns. The interior feels very sporty with the TT Supra seats and IS300 steering wheel. Engine is unmodified for reliability although if you know about the 2JZ-GE engine it is very long lived, 300k mi is not unheard of. The car has been meticulously maintained and I have all records of parts and service. If you ever do need a replacement engine, they are widely available for only $500 with 30k miles or less. This car is also perfect for a TT Supra 2JZ-GTE or 1JZ-GTE from Soarer.

Reason for selling is that I am moving to Big Bear, SC is too low for rough roads, I am getting a Subaru.

Only negatives with car is small crack on lower area of front bumper, small paint chip on one rim, and radio was recently stolen so car will not come with radio. Power steering has very slow leak, cheap to fix, i just dont have the cash "

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Old 03-07-12, 01:15 PM
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It looks pretty clean. Idk about 6000 though. From what I can see. 4000-4500 seems a bit more reasonable.
Old 03-07-12, 01:25 PM
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Clean from what I can tell. Might be worth the money but just slightly high on price. Especially since it's not one of the 3,883 5-speed cars nor is it even the more desirable black interior cars.

$500 30k mile motors? Please point me in their direction. I'll take 2.
You CAN get a motor for $500 but its not going to be near 30k miles.
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Originally Posted by INTIMAZY

$500 30k mile motors? Please point me in their direction. I'll take 2.
You CAN get a motor for $500 but its not going to be near 30k miles.

My point exactly.

Listing all parts in detail assumes that the seller knows what he's talking about and then all the sudden, 500$ for an engine..
Old 03-07-12, 02:49 PM
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Yes he's on here. Check out the license plate in the ad.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/mem...8-chanh55.html
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Yea, I saw that.. thanks.


I don't think it belongs to Chanh anymore. . unless his real name is Blaine.
Old 03-07-12, 03:01 PM
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Search FTW

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...b-lexus-2.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/3812549-post62.html (member soarinSC3, Blaine, bought it)
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Thanks Admin.
Old 03-07-12, 04:18 PM
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Its Chanh55 2nd owner. Hes been trying to sell the car for a while. I think he only drove it for a little bit before deciding to sell it. Might wanna ask why. I wish it was black interior I would of jumped on it.
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looking clean, anymore pics?
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Super clean I like it!
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i think he threw that out there to say that parts for this car are cheap right now. 500 is a steal tho.. I've seen NA 2JZ's go for a G
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