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5speed manual es300. anyone here have one?

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Old 02-10-07, 11:12 AM
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Where'd you get the wrapping for your steering wheel? or custom made by you? lol
Old 02-10-07, 07:55 PM
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Default 5 speed RPMs

No not even close

40 MPH is 2000 RPM in 4th
50 MPH is below 2000 in 5th (bottom)
65 MPH should be about 2500
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I still have the ES, nearing 250k miles......Still get 25 MPG!
Old 02-12-07, 11:19 AM
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25mpg!!!! i only get 16!mpg!!
Old 02-13-07, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ahabion
Where'd you get the wrapping for your steering wheel? or custom made by you? lol
search ebay for "wheelskins"

excellent feel. highly recommended!
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Originally Posted by swifty562
25mpg!!!! i only get 16!mpg!!
werd i get ****ty gas mileage too
Old 07-18-07, 04:21 PM
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i am also apart of the 92 ES 300 5 speed family . there are not to many of us out here . in fact any time i go to any auto shop they fall two steps back when they see it .
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Old 07-18-07, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mrgotit
i am also apart of the 92 ES 300 5 speed family . there are not to many of us out here . in fact any time i go to any auto shop they fall two steps back when they see it .
Ya same here. Howd you get the car? Also can you do me a favor and tell me your production date? Mine is 7/92 No. 947
Just curious
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Originally Posted by 92ES5sp
Ya same here. Howd you get the car? Also can you do me a favor and tell me your production date? Mine is 7/92 No. 947
Just curious
well it's a funny story . i went to visit someone , and rite next door was the es 300 parked with no plates on it . the owner came outside and was getting into his new 07 maxima . i asked him what he was going to do with it . he said he wasn't trying to make any money on it . because the auto shop said it had a leak in the engine , and the shop said it wasn't worth fixing . i offered him 1,100 , and had it towed to the shop . spent about $ 250 in parts to fix the problem . im still feeling the car out . i just had it for a month , but it runs great .

as far as the prodution date im not to sure what it is , or where to find out about that .
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Originally Posted by mrgotit
as far as the prodution date im not to sure what it is , or where to find out about that .
Its on the label on the drivers door. It will say the month and year it was built.
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Originally Posted by 92ES5sp
Its on the label on the drivers door. It will say the month and year it was built.
oh ok i found it . 12/91 # 029
Old 07-18-07, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mrgotit
oh ok i found it . 12/91 # 029
Wow thats an early one. Mines practally a 93. Any ways what part in the engine did you fix? Im asking because if its a head gasket, I got my ES 300 a few years ago. It had 58,000 miles on it. I went to do the timing belt at around 80K or so. It now has 105K. When I took the cover off the t-belt and water pump looked brand new, so i decided to leave it alone. Now i heard of the recall on the 3vz engine regarding head gaskets and ive been wondering if my engine has been apart before. I mean it runs mint and if something breaks ill fix it but it runs great.
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Originally Posted by 92ES5sp
Wow thats an early one. Mines practally a 93. Any ways what part in the engine did you fix? Im asking because if its a head gasket, I got my ES 300 a few years ago. It had 58,000 miles on it. I went to do the timing belt at around 80K or so. It now has 105K. When I took the cover off the t-belt and water pump looked brand new, so i decided to leave it alone. Now i heard of the recall on the 3vz engine regarding head gaskets and ive been wondering if my engine has been apart before. I mean it runs mint and if something breaks ill fix it but it runs great.
yes it was by the head . i think im going to change my timing belts and water pump . because i don't know it the last owner did it or not , and i have 130k right now .

im also thinking about puting a navigation system in the car . i can't deal with the radio system in this car . it's time for some upgrades
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yea i have a 92 5spd, bought it from the original owner with 78k original on it, and all the paperwork for servicing and repair from Lexus. I love this car and everybody who sees its a stick almost craps themselves. A very fun car to drive and still some luxury.
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If your getting 16mpg, there is something wrong....


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