SCU33ZE

Hello everybody. I don't frequent discussion forums as much as I use to, but this very stressful event has prompted me to find some help.

I own a black 2004 IS300 which I grew very attached to.( not good)
It was a very rare Sportdesign 5 speed manual.

It was my pride and joy, bought from the first owner in 2010 with 70k, and served me beautifully for at least 70K more and was meticulously maintained in all regards by myself, by the book, with all OEM parts.
It ran as good as the day it left the factory( and looked so too!) and I was planning to drive it as long as possible.

Monday of this week, a distracted driver rear ended me going about 35 mph while I was stopped behind a vehicle making a turn. I was pushed into the car in front of me and the car is most likely a total loss.
Fortunately and most importantly I was well protected and got out with minor pain from the whiplash.
There appears to be frame damage judging from the misaligned rear doors,

I will probably get a lowball offer from the insurance come payout, but I am willing to put the difference to find another car like mine.

IF anyone knows about a vehicle like this and can point me in the right direction, that would help alot in my fruitless search for another vehicle.

My daily search consists of the following:

2003-2004 IS300 sportdesign
Manual transmission
Any color
preferably light grey interior
Completely stock and non smoker.
STOCK
Preferably below 150K miles

There is no price range And if the vehicle is equal to mine, I am willing to travel anywhere to get it.

If any one has a vehicle or knows of one to sell, I would be very happy if you could point me in the right direction.

If I have posted this in the wrong section please feel free to move it mods.

I will end with some before and after pictures of my vehicle. Thank you all and sorry for the wall of text.

mitsuman

Ah man, that sucks.

I wish someone would total mine...

And good luck finding another one!

IcyBishop

Sorry to hear about your car

Be patient and scour craigslist, autotrader, etc and you'll find another one. Try Southern California first, seems to be a ton out there!

woowoo

Damn and yours look mint AF I'm sorry
This isn't 5 speed but worth a look
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5681269377.html