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Kraziken

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  1. I know this is an old topic, but I felt compelled to reply since I was doing my own research and this thread came up. I'm surprised no one else commented on this. I'm not a great mechanic. I'm an internet mechanic. Besides oil changes, brakes jobs, suspension modifications, I've talked a couple of bigger jobs (with some help) such as an engine install in a Toyota Camry, intake manifold gasket repair on my Chevrolet suburban, Fuel pump on my suburban. All done with research online, and in some cases, ordering the factory manual on CD from ebay. I've replaced 02 sensors on my wife's Lexus. The quote here is highway robbery. Most of the 02 sensors are all the same. The 02 sensors are around $100 a piece. Denso non-OEM sensors are around $60 a piece, but may require wire splicing. I've replaced one 02 sensor, and I am about to replace another. Before replacing the whole catalytic converter system, I'd first replace the bad 02 sensors. And more importantly, I would target only the bad ones that come up on the code reader. I bought a $30 USB code reader from Amazon and use my laptop for diagnostics. A radiator repair/replacement should not cost over $1000. Worst case, source the parts online, and pay an independant shop to do it. I use this source for OEM parts. http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214915 Again, not really wanting to bring a topic back up from the thread, but I figure this might help someone in the future.
  2. Well I had a short test run of the RX-8, and I did like the power. It didn't seem too bad in the low end torque. Not as peppy as my Turbo 7, but it was not bad. The motor was real smooth, but then rotaries are great for that. I found a 2002 5 speed IS300, that is about $3000 below blue book, that I'm probably going to look at today. I know the 5 speeds are rare, but do you think that because most buyers who are looking at Lexus do not want the 5 speed, that makes it easier to find them below value? I've seen a few, that appeared to be at or below what Kelly Blue book recommended they sell at, but I'm not sure. My co-worker has been harping on me that the G35 is the way to go. But for some reason, the 2Door looks really great, and the 4door, just looks butt ugly to me. I can't really put my finger on it. I can't get another 2 door, it defeats the purpose of me trading in our current Honda.
  3. It's always hard to find unopininated responses in a specific board, but.... I was very interested in the IS300 when it first came out, I really held back because I didn't want an e-shift. I've never owned anything but manual transmissions in over 10 years. After the 5 speed was available, I was interested in purchasing an IS. I've owned 2 toyotas (truck, and corolla), 3 Mazda's (b2200, b4000 trucks, and '93 RX7), one honda (2000 Civic SI), and a Subaru ('99 Legacy GT). I used to have an RX7 and loved that car. I ultimately prefer handling prowess over power, but has anyone on this board driven an RX-8 that can provide some feedback? Here's what I can gather or guess from articles. Handling RX-8 probably has better handling than an IS300. Power RX-8 on paper is faster, but you have to launch the car by dropping the clutch at 6000 plus RPM. Real world, IS300 has more torque and probably easier to live with day to day. Rear seat room A wash? I've heard that the IS300 has small rear seats. I've test driven an RX-8. The rear can actually hold a rear facing child seat no problem. Adults fine, for probably short trips. Reliability No question, Lexus has an upper hand here. I didn't have too many problems with my '93 RX-7, and I'm sure a N/A rotary will be better, but Lexus/Toyota quality unmatched. Road noise I'm assuming the Lexus wins here. Safety Have no idea here. Styling Out of the box, I give thumbs up to the RX-8. Although with aftermarket kits the IS is pretty sharp. Trunk Probably IS wins? RX-8 doesn't even have a spare tire, just an tire kit with fix a flat. Fun Factor
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