Other than sticky dash, which is very minor, all of these are normal wear issues I would check when buying any used car. I wouldn't even call these known issues. Sure, I had to install new tie rods and control arms, but it was after 15 years and 200k miles of driving. Would have happened to any car. Yes, I too had to replace my harmonic balancer, it fragged at 250K. Was an ez fix. My stock trans has been flawless and continues to shift perfectly with over 300K on the clock. The Gen I IS300 with manual trans & a few simple aftermarket upgrades is a tremendous joy to drive. Even if you buy one with problems, just fix it and then enjoy it. Will be worth it in the long run.
Can all this be done at home tho? IS300 was always my dream car, took 2yrs of research and finally found a bone stock GGP '02 5MT w/LSD, with only 68k miles on it. That was in 2015 or so, and I just hit 120K miles on it and haven't done any single piece of maintenance besides oil changes.. I know, I know I'm horrible and this being my dream car. ANYWAYS the bushings thing is scaring me, need to look into that..
@Phabeon Dominguez I find the IS3 to be very reasonable to work on. The timing belt, spark plugs, suspension work, wheel bearings and clutch can all be reasonably done in a home garage. A cheap arbor press from Harbor Freight Tools would come in handy.
@@ppopovich2847 my apologies, I meant specifically the suspension replacement items, bushings, control A-arms? Have never messed with suspension before.. brakes, plugs, timing belt, radiator, no probs, but this bushings business is scaring me..
@Phabeon Dominguez I specifically included "suspension work" in my prior reply. I did all new bushings, tie rods, shocks, and replaced a slightly bent control arm with no major issues and just a few jackstands on the subframe. Was rather straightforward. Just do one side at a time so you can look always refer back to the assembled side if you get stuck or confused. Also, I'm sure you can find tutorial videos on TH-cam or at the myIS forum.
@@ppopovich2847 I know you did, but wanted to specifically specify the bushings replacement because all the online chatter makes it seem like it's LIFE or DEATH to do em and it's nothing I know about so before I even researched it further, wanted that clarification. Much appreciated
Dude it looks like you got a massive leak somehow coming from your intake manifold to the Y pipe! Did you seal it with gasket maker or something? Fluids don't obviously flow through there so it could be the Flux capacitor 🤖
Can all this be done at home tho? IS300 was always my dream car, took 2yrs of research and finally found a bone stock GGP '02 5MT w/LSD, with only 68k miles on it. That was in 2015 or so, and I just hit 120K miles on it and haven't done any single piece of maintenance besides oil changes.. I know, I know I'm horrible and this being my dream car. ANYWAYS the bushings thing is scaring me, need to look into that..
the issue with the manual gearbox isnt a common problem i dont think ive never had that problem with my w58 in my supra and i beat the shit on it drifting a bunch it could just be you had contaminated fluids or worst case you had a worn synchro thats why it only stayed in with slow engagement
So I had to stop quickly and now the brake warning light trac cntrl and check engine light is on and it's running rough also the brakes barely work do you know what the problem could be
dont Ever i mean Ever buy from a young person! in the end of the day its a toyota if it has more then 80k mi have ready $2-4k to spend on bring back the vehicle since people dont do service when needed
TH-cam getting too comfortable with 2 unskippable 15 second ads
Get youtube red then
Soon they're gonna be putting ads in the comments section 🤦♂️
Yeah TH-cam is starting to suck more and more.
Read my mind
You can skip it by pressing the report an issue then picking an option
Other than sticky dash, which is very minor, all of these are normal wear issues I would check when buying any used car. I wouldn't even call these known issues. Sure, I had to install new tie rods and control arms, but it was after 15 years and 200k miles of driving. Would have happened to any car. Yes, I too had to replace my harmonic balancer, it fragged at 250K. Was an ez fix. My stock trans has been flawless and continues to shift perfectly with over 300K on the clock. The Gen I IS300 with manual trans & a few simple aftermarket upgrades is a tremendous joy to drive. Even if you buy one with problems, just fix it and then enjoy it. Will be worth it in the long run.
Can all this be done at home tho? IS300 was always my dream car, took 2yrs of research and finally found a bone stock GGP '02 5MT w/LSD, with only 68k miles on it. That was in 2015 or so, and I just hit 120K miles on it and haven't done any single piece of maintenance besides oil changes.. I know, I know I'm horrible and this being my dream car. ANYWAYS the bushings thing is scaring me, need to look into that..
@Phabeon Dominguez
I find the IS3 to be very reasonable to work on. The timing belt, spark plugs, suspension work, wheel bearings and clutch can all be reasonably done in a home garage. A cheap arbor press from Harbor Freight Tools would come in handy.
@@ppopovich2847 my apologies, I meant specifically the suspension replacement items, bushings, control A-arms? Have never messed with suspension before.. brakes, plugs, timing belt, radiator, no probs, but this bushings business is scaring me..
@Phabeon Dominguez I specifically included "suspension work" in my prior reply. I did all new bushings, tie rods, shocks, and replaced a slightly bent control arm with no major issues and just a few jackstands on the subframe. Was rather straightforward. Just do one side at a time so you can look always refer back to the assembled side if you get stuck or confused. Also, I'm sure you can find tutorial videos on TH-cam or at the myIS forum.
@@ppopovich2847 I know you did, but wanted to specifically specify the bushings replacement because all the online chatter makes it seem like it's LIFE or DEATH to do em and it's nothing I know about so before I even researched it further, wanted that clarification. Much appreciated
Bro holy shit I’ve been hearing about the harmonic balancer too. I appreciate this 100000000%!!!
Glad you caught it!
@@CorneliusVeee did you replace it with fluidapr or a different brand??
2 days ago my crankshaft pulley seperated from my harmonic balancer, thankfully in the autozone parking lot. this video popped up today lol
about to go look at an is300 today so praying this video comes in clutch
u end up getting it?
@@jeffjones3807 yea man I did and it was one of the best decisions I ever did to watch this video before getting it
@@VexiifyYo bro post a vid of it, would love to see it. I have an 01 in white
@@JebidiahSpringfieldjust bought an 01 in silver today
Wheel hub bearing goes out like all the time on the is300 first gen
My harmonic balancer flew off my 2002 manual is300. Separated from the crank pulley completely. Struggling currently to break the bolt.
just did mine yesterday. same thing happened to me but in the autozone parking lot
Thank you very much. I'm planning on getting mine this month.
thanks bro bouta get my IS as my first car at 17
Your channel has everything i like doing🤟🏽
Harmonic balancer? Nah it's the spinny beyblade of death
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@@CorneliusVeee I had an issue w my harmonic balancer so I just sold the car. Problem solved
Hey man. I just picked up a 02 factory 5spd. Ill need to check what you mention.
So no one gonna mention the yellow crocks he got in his foot😂😂😂
Dude it looks like you got a massive leak somehow coming from your intake manifold to the Y pipe! Did you seal it with gasket maker or something? Fluids don't obviously flow through there so it could be the Flux capacitor 🤖
any recommendations of where i should look to buy an is300?
Honestly any marketplace. Just gotta keep looking
try to avoid buying one thats from up north, rusty rocker arms.
Can all this be done at home tho? IS300 was always my dream car, took 2yrs of research and finally found a bone stock GGP '02 5MT w/LSD, with only 68k miles on it. That was in 2015 or so, and I just hit 120K miles on it and haven't done any single piece of maintenance besides oil changes.. I know, I know I'm horrible and this being my dream car. ANYWAYS the bushings thing is scaring me, need to look into that..
you're an absolute legend.
what is the best year to get ?
the issue with the manual gearbox isnt a common problem i dont think ive never had that problem with my w58 in my supra and i beat the shit on it drifting a bunch it could just be you had contaminated fluids or worst case you had a worn synchro thats why it only stayed in with slow engagement
how do you fix the weird nosies behind ur dash problem?
What's the beats in the beginning?
what's the average mileage lifespan on these is300s? All the ones I see for sale are already around 250k miles
With proper maintenance I’ve seen 400k+
👌🏽 thanks!
So I had to stop quickly and now the brake warning light trac cntrl and check engine light is on and it's running rough also the brakes barely work do you know what the problem could be
Transmissions with a lot of miles better to just have the old fluid stay in there the grit basically keeps it alive lol
This is accurate lol
does this apply for the altezza?
dont Ever i mean Ever buy from a young person! in the end of the day its a toyota if it has more then 80k mi have ready $2-4k to spend on bring back the vehicle since people dont do service when needed
What bout them yellow crocks though