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If its in working condition, that is, if it turns on, take it to your nearest Carmx, let them write you a check, and DO GET A MOTORCYCLE. Once you've decided on whether or not you want a motocycle, though, come to me. I can tell you about all kinds of bikes.

I know it doesnt count, but I had an '82 XJ8 with 1.8 million miles on it!! Its insane how it still turned on and shifted gears almost seamlessly. I sold it becuase it was just too damn old

LMFAO!!! 'squeaker' speaker?!! LMFAO! Like, I sounded it aloud, and its just too hillarious! That is a good question, btw. I'd like to know, too/

You can have someone check them. OR usually, when you shift the car into any gear you'll feel the engine or transmission kick. Thats how it felt for me anyway...

I think we already did... He hasn't posted anything new. Either that or he dicovered the search feature....

Oh, I know they're not that quick, but there's hella more mods for it

LMFAO!!! I think this should be put in the permanent forums.... You know, along with the FAQ's to avoid further redundancy...

Hell, I would have sold you my engine for $400!!!!! my transmission died and my car was just sitting in the garage collecting dust for almost 3 months. I did extensive work to the engine, so I can pretty much guarantee that it was going to run well.

Oh yeah, don't forget to take out the headers, exhaust, and such. Don't forget to get rid of the sunroof and power seats along with all the other power motors, but leave the windows in, so you don't have air going inside the car to slow you down by creating drag. That includes the antenna mast, as well. Also, the speakers. All of them. Its the little things that count ;)

PS, dont forget the mirrors!

Chyea. Well, I don't really think he'll cut any corners or antyhing like that just becuase of the fact that you two know each other and that could lead to more business. Like I learned in economics: Its often more profitable to keep a recurring customer than to have new ones.... or something along those lines.

ns3425, you want a quick car that appeals to people? invest in either an SC 300-400 or an IS. Thats your best bet. If you can spend money on useless crap, then you can afford to pay for the gas for these cars... DO NOT RACE THE ES!! Lol, its not made for that. Thats like me racing a Buick...

hey i was wondering why i cant find any cold air intakes for a 2001 es300.

do they not make cold air intakes for es300's?

Every lexus ever made has a cold air intake from the factory.

really? i think I heard about this before...

BTW, what DOES your friend have??

Unfortunately, there isn't much you do with your car. You could try that 98-00 Camry supercharger Toysrme was telling me about. You just have to make it work with your car (good luck on that one, lol). The ES 300 is more of a family/crusing car, not a performance car. Trade yours in and get a 3 Series or an IS if you want performance.

my transmission is pretty much destroyed, too. My grandmother had the car towed to this one place where I don't even know where it is and she said the guy there is quoting me 850 for a new transmission. good deal? bad deal? Should I not do it? I called the guy and I tried looking for the place and I couldn't find it anywhere... I don't think I'll ever trust my grandmother again....

Wow, that lady didn't know wehre the E brake was? lol. That sucks. Oh well, at least her ES is still under warranty. Anway, thanks for the repies!

I was driving with my friend in her mom's Cavalier, and I know you guys probably don't know much about these cars, but anyway, the car has around 80K miles and its an 04. Anyway, her and me were driving and she 'accidentally' shifted the car into Reverse while going about, oh say, 30 MPH. She said that she had it Neutral before shifting it into reverse. What she wanted to know was if there was going to be any damage to the transmission. The car kinda jerked and made some funny little noise and shut the car off entirely.

What I want to know is why she would be doing that kind of stupid stuff at all, especially with me in the car!

This is an FAQ. You'll find that 'regular' is best. "Ultra, premium," or "Plus" gas grades are, for the most part, a waste of money. You don't havea high-compression engine like a Ferrari, so it doesnt really matter what you put in.

Look around the ES forums. Some people have had successful IS rim transplants. BTW, they look sick on 2nd gen. ES'

I've been shopping around for a new car. I've recently been attracted to the MINI Cooper. Does anyone have any knowledge about these cars? I'm looking for any common problems, praises, ect. Any help would be great!

Thank you!

I suppose that would be a more adequate choice for me, but there are't that many around my town unfortunately.

Alright, so I've come to the decision that I'm not going to have my ES repaired (serious transmission troubles), and I'm going to get a new[er] car.

I've narrowed down the choices to: a 2001 Jaguar S-Type

-2001 GS 300

-any 2001 Mercedes C-Class

-2000-2004 BMW 3 Series

-any year IS 300, up to 2005

Any experience or knowledge about any of these cars would prove to be very heplful!

I know we all go over this all of the time, but I was just curious as to whether or not this would fit my '92: 215/50 R17; just to get a clear verification

I plan on installing 00-06 IS wheels on my '92 cos they look really nice, and I was wondergin if A) anyone's ever tried it and worked, and B ) Whether or not I would have any problems having them on the car.

Thank you!

wow, thats beautiful. How was the cluster replaced??

no, unfortunately not. I don't have any subs in my car, and I have trouble as it is with 17's on my '92 with 215/50 R17. The sludge problem is prevalent in that year model from what I can tell. You can search in the forums. You'll get LOTS of information. I did, and now, I know more about cars than ever! (I'm a bike kinda person, but I love Lexus [fav. brand of car]). Oh yeah, your car is definitely more powerful...dunno why you would lose.