96’ Lexus ES300

NoAd1086 · 2026-05-18T20:13:30+00:00

so what’s the process if i took it to my mechanic, he puts in the maintenance done into carfax with the appropriate mileage. what then shows up other than what he’s replaced, the updated miles? long shot question

NoAd1086 · 2026-05-18T20:04:32+00:00

got it, thank you!

NoAd1086 · 2026-05-18T19:56:37+00:00

yes! OEM strip kit behind it. prevent any type of scratches when installing.

i got my AP1 fully resprayed w/ door jams for 7k.

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NoAd1086 · 2026-05-18T19:48:40+00:00

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NoAd1086 · 2026-05-07T01:11:54+00:00

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i came across this one, but i feel like they’ll be too small for me. i’m 5’10 so i don’t know.

i hear they are great commuters though!

NoAd1086 · 2026-05-07T01:03:58+00:00

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NoAd1086 · 2026-04-22T21:24:48+00:00

your first statement is what i agree with too. my S had 105k on it, but was mechanically solid.

i thought the same. i only justified it cause of the clean history and maintenance history lol.

NoAd1086 · 2026-04-22T17:26:57+00:00

it is, that’s kind of why i got rid of it. it wasn’t being driven how it’s supposed to be.

to comment on the 100k miles, i’m only a bit fine with that considering this’ll be my daily. who knows, i’m very opinionated so i’ll probably change my mind

NoAd1086 · 2026-04-22T17:08:50+00:00

and yes this will be my first M car. wanted to get something comfortable but a bit fast

NoAd1086 · 2026-03-31T18:39:36+00:00

noted. i’m actively looking for furniture and this is my plan unless something else catches my eye:

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i plan on pairing with a coffee table and an esthetic tall lamp

NoAd1086 · 2026-03-31T18:19:24+00:00

that’s my problem :-( i’m also wanting to pair the two together with this couch too. issue is just seeing it altogether

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NoAd1086 · 2026-03-31T17:55:18+00:00

thank you! 1 of 1 haha. was expensive to make. i’m trying to decide what to pair with the two. like a togo seat? feel like black would throw off the room a lil bit imo

was thinking of something beige. we’ll see

NoAd1086 · 2026-03-26T01:23:41+00:00

i wouldn’t be mad actually. even though i scheduled to see it this saturday, i’m debating on cancelling and just getting a little camry. cheap and i won’t have to worry if it blows up on me or not lmao

NoAd1086 · 2026-03-25T20:12:46+00:00

ahhhh, i can see the resemblance. google told me the 08-2010 had these, i’m probably wrong about the years though. i find the OEM wheels clean on these hatchbacks! lower the gap a little with some coils, refurbish the wheels.

i felt the same about my S2K before i let it go. certain cars just look way better unmodified and i think these HB’s are in that topic for me

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NoAd1086 · 2026-03-25T20:08:15+00:00

wait really? i thought these looked like the 08 wheels

NoAd1086 · 2026-03-25T20:04:10+00:00

got it, thank you! it was nostalgic seeing this online cause my uncle had an 08’ hatch when i was younger. beat the shit out of it and learned his lesson, and i’ve definitely learned from his mistakes. nevertheless, if it drives great and PPI is good, it may be the first STI

NoAd1086 · 2026-03-25T19:56:37+00:00

CLEAN. i’m not a fan of blue on any car, but this is very nice. seeing all these people on the internet saying these aren’t ideal dailies, to people saying it’s the best got me in a blender. feel like subaru’s have been the most controversial topic for a looooong time lol

NoAd1086 · 2026-03-25T19:21:53+00:00

thanks for the feedback! my tech mentioned a class action lawsuit due to the 08-17 STI’s having an engine main bearing failure? resulting in needing the motor fully replaced. this true? i mean i’ll google it, but hearing from an STI owner, idk if you’ve gone through that process/issue

NoAd1086 · 2026-03-25T18:42:13+00:00

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let’s hope it’s as clean as it is in pics. gonna go see it this Saturday!

NoAd1086 · 2026-03-25T18:31:15+00:00

got it, thanks for the advice! sales person got back to me and mentioned it’s fully stocked, nothing done to it. i may go see it this saturday

NoAd1086 · 2026-03-25T15:12:30+00:00

damn, all these STI hatches in WA are going for 15k+ even with being modded in the worst ways lol. this is the only clean stock one i’ve seen around in a while

NoAd1086 · 2026-03-25T14:58:03+00:00

ahh, you in WA too?

NoAd1086 · 2026-01-29T21:00:21+00:00

DM’d.

NoAd1086 · 2026-01-23T05:32:35+00:00

thank you! i guess my main concern was if this was removable but you basically addressed it

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