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i had simular problems..changed alot of parts (1000$$$) ,turned out to be a) tires were causing it (got new ones) and b)the rear brake calipers eresiezed, causing the rotors to vibrate

being in the UK/europe, if i were you,id go for the twin turbocharged straight 6(aristo) instead of the v8 (even more power) and there are specialists in the uk hat will convert the touch screen so the sat-navigation will work (if it hasnt been converted already) both cars do however have the electric brake booster,so be wary of odd squeaks and a pump that is constantly purging ...and formorepower,get any imposrt specialist to tune it for you, or get a reprogrammed ecu from japan (there are loads of options, i got myself a blitz access ecu for my mK1)

i installed crower cams on my dsm and i was pleased(were 272s tho..lopey idel like a custom bike lol , and a much more responsive engine after 3000 rpms)

Im in the same boat as you.. havent ordered a new one yet,still trying to find em online or,i figured if i take it out,i can have it repaired(the radiator shop could replace the core etc) may work out cheaper..