song17

new owner of a 1992 sc400, just bought it in early Sep. Solid car with 133k miles, In general the car runs great, except some usual small things: the fuel needle works, but that part back light is off, the driver side window button needs some big pressure to move, but any way it still moves. The body has some scratches (it is white, easy to see that) Two things are bothering me: 1. The car has some gas smell, even after the cars runs for 20 minutes, the smell is still there. not very strong, but pretty annoying, maybe it is the lazy cat? 2. I have a bit doubt on the power of the car. If I floor the gas, the car would not downshift immediately. take a bit time. and the car is not accelerating that fast. After the car goes to 70 miles, it just would not downshift any more. I know peak torque comes around 4800 rpm , but it looks like it just would not go that high, any one can give me some suggestion. The third thing is : I live around Washington DC area, in Rockville MD, do you know any good Lexus mechanic in this area? the dealers so expensive here...... Thank you all in advance.