What to look for when buying a RS200 ?

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What to look for when buying a RS200 ?

Postby kim0663 » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:39 pm

my mate is thinking of buying an altezza, but i've never driven one (im looking at it for him) and would like some headsup on areas that need attention? ANything in particular i shuld be looking at? or are they pretty much a robust toyota and go hard all day long 8)

Car we looking at in particular has done 120000kms, manual

i do know for a fact that their OEM headunits are ubber crap lol
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Postby Rob » Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:41 pm

If its a 3S then you'll want to be starting from cold to check the idle air control valve is alright.

Often selling rear hubs, I think for the bushes buggering out
ABS sensors and suspension arms.


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Postby B1NZ » Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:17 pm

check for paint damage near the bow as the anchor gets dragged up here from the sea floor :lol:
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