Finally...Pictures of My Daily Driver Here In Japan

[MarcInJapan]

Well since my beloved 2004 Competition Orange Cobra is in storage while I do my time in Japan, I bought this 2002 Toyota Altezza IS200. In the US its known as the Lexus IS300. It came with the "Lexus" badging already.

When I bought the car is was very dirty and needed some tender loving care. First thing I did was clean the car inside and out. Then I tinted the rear windows. After that came the new wheels and tires.

Now for the pictures!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Altezza016.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Altezza015.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Altezza014.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Altezza009.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Altezza008.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Altezza007.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q55/MarcInHawaii/Altezza005.jpg

[Masshole]

oh very nice Marc.
wheels are a bit small.... but still looks very nice :D

[MarcInJapan]

Well they are 17 inch...don't really need anything bigger. They were on special when I bought them. I got the wheels and tires, mounted and balanced for $890.00. Those wheels cost a fortune in the states. I don't want to drop too much money in this car as cars are dirt cheap and I won't get near what I put into it.

[Masshole]

funky lookin plates they have tho. lol

[MarcInJapan]

The little 301 on top has to do with motor and vehicle size. This determines how much you have to pay every 2 years for Japanense Insurance and Road Tax every year. The smaller the number, the more you pay. I have seen a 100 and that was on a Toyota Landcruiser.

The "Y" is an American plate car. All Americans will have a "Y" on their cars.

The 8 97 is just the plate number just like in the states.

[Masshole]

thats interesting that they'd put a "Y" on it for american so if a Jap cops pulls you over he can call someone else i guess. lol


and is it true that if they clock you going over a certain speed they wont bother chancing you??? i seen that on tokyo drift. lol

[MrsMystic652]

:mick:

[MarcInJapan]

Dean, nope they will try to catch you no matter speed you are going. 20-30MPH over the speed limit could cost you anywhere from $700-$1000.

[StangChick]

Nice Marc, looks really nice!!!! :mick: Rene and I were just talking about this last week. He'll be happy to see the pics later. :)

[jcp123]

Prett clean car!

Just out of curiosity, how much is gas over there? (you can just put it in Yen/l or however they sell it if you like, I'll do the conversions)

[88GT]

Not bad. gotta lose the crome door edge guard tho :wink:

[Masshole]

Not bad. gotta lose the crome door edge guard tho :wink:

he cant.. it started striping the paint. why dont you go visit him and help him :lmao:

[MarcInJapan]

Everyone mentions that damn chrome strip. I wish I could take it off, but will cost me more to do it. Don't feel like re-painting the doors.

[MustangVilla]

Really nice! What does the interior look like?



Oh, and lose the door edge guards or go with black ones. :)

[QueenBee]

Holy Old Thread Batman!

[Stangy]

Wow Marc...I bet you miss the Stang huh???
Nice everyday driver tho!:mick:

[FoxracerMenace]

So when are you sending it to me?

[MarcInJapan]

You want this ride? Its nice don't get me wrong, but no a Cobra. :(

[Ghost Stang]

thats weet Marc i've always liked those cars but mustangs are so much better :hugo:

[hot95]

just put some ford badges on it and the car will be awesome

[MarcInJapan]

:lol: The Lexus badges are aftermarket. Normally there are Altezza Badges on it.

[FoxracerMenace]

You want this ride? Its nice don't get me wrong, but no a Cobra. :(

Heck yeah I do, Id love to put a veilside kit and some wald wheels on it!
:D

[Rubenk]

I wondered who the crazy guy was driving that HEAP around here... jk jk marc.

Its pretty nice, at least now I might recognize ya on the road.

[FoxracerMenace]

So how much?

[94greenhunter]

nice ride. i have always like the lexus.