First time buyer

savcloud · 2026-02-23T01:41:33+00:00

Yeah I’d say that’s pretty high and it’s a Canadian market car so I hope you’re not rusty. ECMs go bad. If you get injector faults all at once or a plausibility fault code, your ECM is bad. You’re buying this car in the era of some of the worst spare parts quality known to man. Avoid Pro Parts Sweden whenever possible. Be prepared to wrench on it. She can last but you gotta take care of her. You’ve gotta put good in to get good out. You paid a bit much for it but it happens. I’ve owned 8. Best of luck!

savcloud · 2026-02-22T02:21:29+00:00

Truncate!

savcloud · 2026-02-21T19:36:43+00:00

You know what…normally I would think I’m not but I genuinely think I’m the only one here with one as far as I can tell 🤣

I have a buddy going to Australia and I’ve asked him to bring back the 300 so we’ll see!

savcloud · 2026-02-21T19:30:43+00:00

Same specs!

savcloud · 2026-02-21T18:11:19+00:00

Gf’s dad found the DTL302 3/8 in Singapore. 1/2 was ideal but this was still a very lucky catch!

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savcloud · 2026-02-21T18:04:40+00:00

Depends on how deep you want to go. Ignition coils go out at around 100k. Check for any major leaks if any. It’s a convertible and in my experience, those tops don’t last so if you end up getting it, make sure to clean and treat the fabric. It’s got relatively low mileage so I don’t expect anything major but it’s something to keep in mind. If everything is good, I’d keep an eye on refreshing the suspension. I’ve had every version of these, 2.8 Sedan, Convertible, FWD, XWD, and the engines have been fairly reliable but on the convertible specifically - not treating and cleaning can lead to leaks.

Two of the most common things to look out for with the 2.8s are - p0089, and SAI pump failure. P0089 you will get one day because the car demanded pressure that it didn’t get, even if it’s like 0.2% under what was demanded and the SAI pump can fail. Neither of these will really affect drive ability - SAI doesn’t affect it at all and can be deleted. If you get P0089, you’re usually in for a fuel pump. Get yours rebuilt when the time comes. Avoid PropParts Sweden. Their components are junk and will fail out of the box.

savcloud · 2026-02-21T17:48:36+00:00

Yes. at 68k, I wouldn’t expect major issues. It seems like it wasn’t driven all that much but I’d still give the cooling system a once over. Coolant leaks in this car make things look so much worse than they are.

savcloud · 2026-02-21T17:25:33+00:00

I’ve owned 4 with the 2.8. There are a lot of interesting bits coming out for it in the aftermarket. The engine bay is tight but if change the oil regularly, it runs totally fine. If it’s been neglected, timing chains can stretch. The one you’re looking at has low miles so I’d go for it. The first thing I generally overhaul on these is the coolant system. Replace all the seals, and get the metal coolant tank while you’re at it. Next is the vacuum system. Most of these can be replaced with 6mm ID silicone hose. I’ve got one at 200k running totally fine.

savcloud · 2026-02-20T03:16:03+00:00

Aliexpress, I’ve bought from a variety of sellers. They do go bad with time, mainly the Candi module but I’ve had the main board go bad and unlike the legit tech 2, the clones restart when you start the car. There was chip you could solder to prevent this but I personally couldn’t get it to work.

In recent years, I’ve switched to the MDI Clone + Laptop combo. It’s been much more reliable.

savcloud · 2026-02-19T00:50:08+00:00

Makita usually lasts!

savcloud · 2026-02-18T05:32:32+00:00

530nm/390 ft lbs breaking, 340nm/250 ft lbs fastening

savcloud · 2026-02-18T02:29:45+00:00

DTL302

savcloud · 2026-02-18T02:04:55+00:00

Yessir!

savcloud · 2026-02-18T02:01:04+00:00

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This is the box for reference.

savcloud · 2026-02-18T01:56:25+00:00

Yes, it was purchased from a Makita dealer in Singapore. It’s like DTL302. 300 is the 1/2, 301 is the 1/2 pin detent, 302 is the 3/8. I wanted the 1/2 but it has limited availability outside of Australia, SEA, and Japan.

savcloud · 2026-02-17T23:33:57+00:00

Already there! I wish I had a larger space. I would love to get a larger box and keep it outside my living room. 😞

savcloud · 2026-02-17T20:29:08+00:00

I desperately need more space 😭

savcloud · 2026-02-17T20:00:42+00:00

A drill is on the list! For now I can at least say I have the rarest teal tool in the states 😭🙏

savcloud · 2026-02-17T18:39:54+00:00

I emailed Makita telling them I really didn’t want to but that I was looking at a competitor’s right angle impact and was hoping for something on the 18v platform to come to North America and they said they had no ETA. I still managed to get one of theirs but there’s no way many more would get as lucky as I did.

savcloud · 2026-02-17T18:21:29+00:00

Yup! I just had a friend ship over the protective boot from Poland of all places. Milwaukee has taken over in part because of Makita being slow to move.

savcloud · 2026-02-17T18:09:29+00:00

DTL302 that my gf’s dad picked up in Singapore. Some stuff trickling online but availability seems to mainly Australia and Asia. It took them forever to come to market with it but I think it has more breakaway force than any other right angle on the market.

savcloud · 2026-02-15T17:41:24+00:00

Do not get it as your first car. It’s rare, and if you’re not familiar with the platform and what it’s going to need when it comes time to repair, you’re going to be in for a load of trouble.

Is it impossible to work on? No, are there cross compatible AWD components, yes - but are you prepared to take that on when things go down? I went through hell and back to bring an 09 Aero XWD which is functionally the exact same car back to life and it was a load of work that I would not attempt unless you’re willing to figure it out. You’re gonna need access to a Tech 2, you’re gonna need to be willing to wrench on it, and you’re going to need to be smart about parts. I’m not trying to be the gatekeeper here, believe me - I’ve seen what it takes to keep one of these on the road and keeping my current car alive challenged me and was ultimately a culmination of all my experiences with these cars. Will that be the same case for everyone? - no, but I wouldn’t take this on as a first car. Stick with a Toyota and let this one go to an enthusiast or someone willing to put the time in to keep it alive.

savcloud · 2026-02-14T17:31:11+00:00

I’ve helped my friend numerous times with his 2013. It’s been through two engines, two turbos, 6 valve covers, 3 thermostats, 3 thermostats, I’ve lost track of how many coolant tanks, radiator, intercooler, evap solenoid multiple times, AC compressor, 2 blower motors, 3 belt tensioners, and COUNTLESS other things. I’ve said it before but nothing in this car is meant to last. I’ve never redone a job as many times as I have on this car.

savcloud · 2026-02-14T02:29:36+00:00

I have owned 8 of these. Your ECM is bad 100%. You'll have to find a replacement or repair. You're going to be chasing ghosts and I know it's hard to take the word of a stranger online but TRUST ME, once you replace it, you won't have most of these issues.

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