EP.1 JDM car buying experience, Toyota Altezza RS200 finally arrives.

[@christianmayensv]

I bought my Altezza in 2017 came with many extras, I recommend changing clutch, coils and radiator which is the first thing that is ruined.

[@EveryPENNYonCars]

Awesome thanks for the info. Thankfully clutch was just changed but will most likely get some extra maint parts to have on hand

[@alexburns8011]

The 100 000km sticker in the engine bay I’m pretty sure is how many km you can put on it before you should change the timing belt. Atleast that’s what I’ve heard

[@Blarg217]

Great stuff. Can't wait to see where this series goes. I own one of these in NZ, rs200z 6mt, same colour with a few JDM goodies slapped on. These cars are very popular in New Zealand so let me know if you get stuck for aftermarket/OEM parts.

[@EveryPENNYonCars]

Thanks for the comment. Great cars and still reasonably priced. Never thought about getting parts from NZ, will let you know.

[@lk2560]

Hi Asher, can you point me to some sources for aftermarket/OEM parts in NZ?

[@legacylife2530]

@@lk2560 literally everywhere even Facebook marketplace

[@legacylife2530]

Same in NZ with a white 2001 Altezza with the 3SGE it’s a fun we work hack

[@benh4222]

me too

[@deepvisual7480]

ac belt change at 100000km intervals

[@EveryPENNYonCars]

damn, still got almost 40,000 to go

[@deepvisual7480]

Noice

[@legacylife2530]

You can get an expander for the radio

[@EveryPENNYonCars]

I got one but it doesn't work that good.

[@divin3kag3242]

The side markers are original, after ahile the outer lens tend to pop off. Also is300 does not have the same key fob.

[@EveryPENNYonCars]

Thanks for the info

[@jasonbrody239]

This car is my dream. I wish I could find it in my country 😭🥺😖

[@EveryPENNYonCars]

which country?

[@jasonbrody239]

@@EveryPENNYonCars Turkey

[@benh4222]

the original wheels are heavy, decent am forged wheels will save 20 plus kg

[@legacylife2530]

Strut brace

[@EveryPENNYonCars]

thanks

[@anonymoususer5541]

This is the same car as Lexus IS.

[@EveryPENNYonCars]

Yes but different engine and was released 2 years before the Lexus