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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 05:44 AM
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Just picked up a replacement 99 rx300 yesterday that has a touch over 131,000 on it. its the replacement for the one i had before that got totaled. Its in really good shape considering its age. Its got new fluids, tires are still fairly new. Now, with that said; there are still some things that do need to be done to make it near perfect. For one i believe the tb needs to be changed because there is no sticker on the cover showing that it was changed. So that needs to be done so i dont get stuck somewhere. Also reccomended(by the shop i took it to for a inspection) is new plugs and wires. It has aftermarket shocks/struts on it which make a kinda clunking noise at times; but Im willing to deal with that for now as its too much $ to change them to o.e; There are some other minor things too but those dont need immediate attention. All in all ive finally gotten what appears to be a good one for the most part. Granted yes with these older rc's repairs etc are inevitable; but; whoever had this rx before me seemed to have taken really good care of it. Will post a pic or 2 later when i have a moment to snap a few.
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 06:34 AM
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Congrats! Yes, do post some pictures!

FYI, There are no ignition wires on the RX300.
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 07:21 AM
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Alas....... The search is over...... You have found Utopia.

Post pics when you can, Matt.. And Congratulations on finding "The One"
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 2KHarrier
Alas....... The search is over...... You have found Utopia.

Post pics when you can, Matt.. And Congratulations on finding "The One"
Thanks. Yea; it took a little over a month of searching and searching; but it seems I finally did find the one .
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 08:47 PM
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How is the radio reception on this one.

OE shocks are going to be too expensive. Go for after market made by OE manufacturer.

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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 06:15 PM
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Here is my replacement rx300!
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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 06:17 PM
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How is the radio reception on this one.

OE shocks are going to be too expensive. Go for after market made by OE manufacturer.

Salim
The radio reception is way way better than the first one that got totaled Salim. As for the shocks; yea i see they are way too expensive but maybe down the line i will do something. Just dont have the funds right now.
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Wow, the headlights look brand new for being a 99...
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