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I need to do a bit of minor paint touch up on our 2002 RX300, (first model style). Any idea where I might be able to find a subtle front or rear aftermarket spoiler to freshen the appearance up while I am into spraying both bumpers?
thanks for any help.
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Hi folks. I have owned an RX300 for the last 13 years - never let me down once. It's now like to family dog: getting old, but still beloved by all. Will be passing it on to my daughter. Actively shopping for a decent SC430 for my wife to replace her old Boxster and I want a newer model hybrid sometime next year.
So, signed up her for the multitude of advice I will no doubt been needing.
Are ls400's worth restoring?
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Very interesting discussions here...and loads of valid points made about long term viability. All I can offer is a couple of anecdotes:
In 1983 I restored a 1973 Triumph Stag. It was a nightmare and I had to make internal components for the wiper motor by cutting up an old credit card. The Stag was a lovely car with well-known terminal flaws in it's time....but no longer. Now thirty years later modern day specialists have solved all the problems and the car is a joy to own.
A few years ago i restored a 1965 Ford Thunderbird. This had a few problems over the years which nobody could solve, especially rear indicators with a serious fault in the original design. Now some clever specialist has made a modern electrical component which solves all the issues.
I am currently restoring a 1958 Plymouth, (Christine). In the years that these cars were just old junkers they also had an almost terminal problem with the remote gear selectors. All are now solved and modern technology is keeping all these cars active, fresh and on the road.
I am also refurbishing a 2006 Chrysler 300C, which has a number of design faults. because of the internet and owners forums all these problems are solved, parts manufactured and the cars are more reliable than they were when tehy were younger.
Bottom line is, all our cars will survive if there is enough interest. They are fabulous cars and there will always be someone out there who will solve a problem.
The LS will be a classic as it's the first of it's type from Japan: a true Mercedes/Jaguar competitor.