Also coming this October to Japan (suprise suprise) is the new "Altezza R"
"The type R is a souped-up version of Toyotas phenomenally popular Altezza, their best selling rear-wheel drive saloon in recent history. To be introduced in Japan in October 2000, it will have a 250-hp straight-6 cylinder engine with Toyotas VVT technology. The R is intended to crown the Altezzas success and as a belated response to Subaru Imprezas and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution's, a task it will more than handle when it eventually receives an intended 280-bhp engine."
Another little interesting Toyota that might come here if the Echo does good (which it's not) is the WiLL. And you thought the Echo was funky...
[This message has been edited by Omni (edited September 24, 2000).]
Wow, is this for real or just a rumor (made up pictures).
If this info is authentic, they must bring these versions to the US.
I'd be the first on the list for a type R, and the wagon looks great too.
Please build these Lexus!!!
I would not say that the Altezza Wagon or Altezza-R info is yet "official". Yes, there is a strong Altezza wagon RUMOR, but I don't think that it is confirmed.
As far as I know, the Altezza Type-R is basically going to be the IS300 (but sold in Japan). Currenlty they don't get the 3 liter i6 in any of their Altezza models.
That supposed Altezza-R pic is (as far as I know) a picture of a modified Altezza that has been floating around the net for a while.
Hey!! There may BE a chance the 2002 IS will come with a 250 hp I-6 engine......
The 2001 LS430 has better performance and better gas mileage than the current IS I-6.....Never know, it's a distinct possibility........Yeah!!!!! Then it's well worth my wait!!!!!
Just like the first generation ES.....one year and they switched to the bigger (and better) ES.....
IMO that ALTEZZA looks a lot like a nissan skyline, dispite the fact that it has four doors. i wish they came off the dealership lot like that, but then that means there will be more than one on the road, oh well, id rather mine be unique.
This summer I visited my friends in Japan and a friend I know in has the Will. hehehe Its was interesting car! He had it in Mica Blue and the interior was all retro. The seats were black cloth with blue in the middle. There was alluminum on the dash and on the side panelling. Pretty cool.. hehehe
Anyone have any experience with an aftermarket OE replacement oil pan? Mine is dented from the PO and since I have to pull it to address the gasket leak i was going to replace it.
The aftermarket ones are WAY cheaper than OE. But I am curious about the manufacture quality. Doesn't seem like...
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Hey guys and gals,
I was wondering if it would worth my time and money to invest in my 2004 is 300? Nothing too crazy, just add some better rims, better brake kit (slotted, drilled, or blank?), maybe lowering springs, and possibly an exhaust. now i know most of this maybe a must while others...
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Hi guys,
Hope you're all well!
Please bare with me as this is my first forum post!
I'm having an issue with my gearbox and wondering if someone could help.
After about 40 mins of normal driving gear changes become difficult sometimes so difficult i can't even get into first or reverse...
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