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Old Dec 20, 2021 | 02:07 PM
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After 16 years of ownership my 2001 RX300 Silversport was totaled when someone rear ended it. It made it to 222 K miles. The only major non regular wear item repairs needed were the knock sensors replaced at 182 K miles, transmission replaced at 196K miles, all of the engine mounts and the sway bar bushings and links replaced at 198K, and the alternator at 204 K. The only other issue I had with it is that I had to replace the antenna mast every 1.5 to 2 years after a certain point and the door lock actuators every few years. Overall it was a very dependable, excellent car.
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Old Dec 20, 2021 | 03:52 PM
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Bummer. I like the all one color of the Silver Sport model and the black interior. What will you get next?
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Old Dec 20, 2021 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Fit1too
Bummer. I like the all one color of the Silver Sport model and the black interior. What will you get next?
Me too, I loved the look.
I ended up getting a 2021 Mazda CX-5. It’s been pretty nice to try all the new features that have come out for cars in the last 20 years!
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Old Dec 20, 2021 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Fit1too
Bummer. I like the all one color of the Silver Sport model and the black interior. What will you get next?
Ditto^^^^^
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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 03:36 AM
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Sorry to hear. I love the Silversport models and whole reason my RX300 had the lower body panels painted after I bought it.
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Old Dec 28, 2021 | 04:24 PM
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Not to be that guy begging for parts but how much do you want for the grille if its still intact?
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Old Dec 28, 2021 | 05:27 PM
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Not to be that guy begging for parts but how much do you want for the grille if its still intact?
Sorry, it’s already been towed away. The only thing I still have is a new oem Silversport front passenger mat that was given as an extra when I first bought the car and has been in storage this whole time.
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Old Dec 28, 2021 | 05:31 PM
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Sorry, it’s already been towed away. The only thing I still have is a new oem Silversport front passenger mat that was given as an extra when I first bought the car and has been in storage this whole time.
I love the silversport, if you ever dig up the mat and remember me I'll buy it from you. I'm sorry to hear about your loss of such a beautiful machine
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Old Dec 29, 2021 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Localun
I love the silversport, if you ever dig up the mat and remember me I'll buy it from you. I'm sorry to hear about your loss of such a beautiful machine
I've got it, I'll send you a direct message with a pic.
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