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RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - Ryan T - 10-10-2017
That sucks Goodspeed! IS300s just aren't meant for MM. Lee's got trashed, yours got wrecked, and we just traded Sam's last week because it continued to eat brakes. If it is totaled, buy another RX7 as your daily driver!
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - Jake - 10-10-2017
Man, sorry to see
Always liked the IS300. Hopefully it can be fixed, but if not, we already chose the Ridgeline or CX5 for you.
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - SlimKlim - 10-10-2017
Bummer man, glad you're ok! I hope it can be salvaged but i'd probably be cautious too, that's a pretty good whack to the quarter panel.
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - .RJ - 10-10-2017
Thats a $10-12k repair bill.
Its done.
Sorry, dude.
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - WRXtranceformed - 10-10-2017
Dang man!! Glad you are okay but yeah we definitely have some bad luck with IS3s here
Keep us posted on the status, I would love to see this thing stay on the road
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - ScottyB - 10-10-2017
noooooooooo
glad you're OK buddy, but that is a huge blower. seeing another silver car all smashed in the back is giving me flashbacks. such a shame, its SO hard to come across a well done, minty IS.
if that quarter panel is buckled, i'd put some pretty strong odds on "totaled". sure hope not, but my 2.5RS was an easy $6k to repair and that was not nearly as hard a hit.
i hope that lady's super important need to look at her phone was worth the huge bomb her insurance company is going to be dropping on her in the form of rate hikes...
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - Goodspeed - 10-10-2017
Thanks for the support guys. Part of me knows that the car would never be "right" again, and perhaps compromised in the event of another possible future accident, so who knows. Safe to say I'll be pretty diminished if this one goes to the big Lexus farm in the sky.
If that's the case, I dont' really see myself buying new, and if the Chevy Cruze I'm currently in is any indication of what I can expect out of a mid-level affordable car these days visibility and ergonomics wise, no thanks. I just don't have the heart to spend money on a moribund appliance. Can one of you guys shake the V8 4Runner tree and see if another one falls out? Or maybe a clean NB2 or NC Miata or '06-'07 WRX. Or a TL Type S? I hate having to do this.
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - WRXtranceformed - 10-10-2017
(10-10-2017, 03:25 PM)Goodspeed Wrote: Or a TL Type S?
A great idea, fully support this one. That is one of the cars I have owned that I really do miss
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - SlimKlim - 10-10-2017
RHD couldn't really be that bad to deal with could it?
https://www.japaneseclassics.com/vehicle/1992-toyota-aristo-jzs147/
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - V1GiLaNtE - 10-10-2017
Dammit Joey.
(10-10-2017, 03:25 PM)Goodspeed Wrote: Can one of you guys shake the V8 4Runner tree and see if another one falls out?
On it.
EDIT: Fuck, I just looked up V8 4Runner prices. I think they went up... I should sell mine and $$$
$12,900 for 160k..
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - Jake - 10-10-2017
3G TL-S. They're lovely.
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - Tyler.M - 10-10-2017
if you want one... I am thinking about selling mine.
but first, I'm glad you're okay man. At least you can heal while sitting in your rx7.
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - .RJ - 10-10-2017
(10-10-2017, 03:35 PM)WRXtranceformed Wrote:(10-10-2017, 03:25 PM)Goodspeed Wrote: Or a TL Type S?
A great idea, fully support this one. That is one of the cars I have owned that I really do miss
Yeah, I love those cars. So classy.
6-speed, LSD, Brembos.... I've had thoughts.
Now that you've found your niche, enthusiast owned, hard to find car, you're on the right track!
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - Senor_Taylor - 10-11-2017
(10-10-2017, 03:42 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: Dammit Joey.Dude, I paid like $17k for mine. They're bananas right now.
(10-10-2017, 03:25 PM)Goodspeed Wrote: Can one of you guys shake the V8 4Runner tree and see if another one falls out?
On it.
EDIT: Fuck, I just looked up V8 4Runner prices. I think they went up... I should sell mine and $$$
$12,900 for 160k..
Goodspeed, you can drive mine if you want to get a feel, but good luck finding one for a decent price going into winter.
I say you buy the car back and swap the motor into something. I'm glad you're okay, though! This really sucks.
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'04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - JPolen01 - 10-11-2017
Another vote for a unicorn TL type s
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - CaptainHenreh - 10-12-2017
(10-11-2017, 09:10 PM)JPolen01 Wrote: Another vote for a unicorn TL type s
Good fucking luck, s'all I'm sayin.
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - .RJ - 10-12-2017
(10-12-2017, 08:24 AM)CaptainHenreh Wrote:(10-11-2017, 09:10 PM)JPolen01 Wrote: Another vote for a unicorn TL type s
Good fucking luck, s'all I'm sayin.
Cant be harder than finding a nice E91
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - davej - 10-12-2017
Sorry to see the mess Goody, but glad you made it out ok. I'm sure Rex has already talked to you but don't sign off on any medical stuff for a bit until you see how you feel in a week or so.
did all the type s have an lsd or was that an option? Wasn't the Lexus an auto? Do you want a 6 speed in the TL for a commuter car?
All the ones I've seen are coming up on 100k miles.
https://acurazine.com/forums/member-cars-sale-49/2007-tl-type-s-cbp-6mt-spec-body-kit-963370/ <---my favorite of the lot
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=467580536
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=466950962
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=468443387
but if they run till 200+, it's not a bad deal.
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=460819876&
RE: '04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - Goodspeed - 10-12-2017
Thanks for the links Dave - yep, the IS was an auto, and in all likelihood if it's a 4dr. sedan I end up in again, it'll probably be an auto. TBH, I'm pretty tempted to just pick up another IS - for the prices of some of these TLs I could get a *really* nice one with lower miles, if I can find one. That first Type-S is gorgeous however, I love that color.
Taylor/Tyler - thanks for the 4Runner motivations. I'll have to see what comes of insurance before I know whether or not I could swing one. With the arrival of the FD this wasn't the best possible time financially to have my DD smashed up
Speaking of, the car landed yesterday at Safford Collision in Tyson's (which, interestingly enough, is part of the Alfa Romeo/Fiat dealership) so I should be getting a call today to meet with them to go over it partially-disassembled and to discuss its fate.
'04 IS300 - Project (Not Really) Nice Daily - ViPER1313 - 10-12-2017
Pontiac G8 GT. Then, when you get bored of the G8 as a daily, you already have the LS1 drivetrain for your RX7. Its foolproof
