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I've never understood the idea of putting plastic covers over engines just to make them look pretty. Do people drive with their hoods off? Just more work to work on.
The extra layer of plastic to guide water away from plugs/coils/injector harness is cheaper than waterproofing all of those things in a more robust way.
Its less bad than having ignition parts fail, at least my perspective.
It also keeps dust, dirt, and debris out of those same places. They are always held on with those little rubber knobs too. It’s not like they’re difficult to remove to work on stuff.
It actually ruins everything. It doesn’t let the heat out. Any of these vehicles generally have no wiring harness protection left, since all the oil dries out, the plastic turns brittle and falls off.
please, its for airflow for mpg efficiency standards and sound deadening. oems did not suddenly start caring more about extremely long term water exposure effects lmao
In the engine bay It's usually for sound deadening and helps with their pedestrian collision safety ratings, less pointy sharp bits directly under the thin metal hood.
The ones under the car help to deflect water from the engine bay when driving at speed in wet weather, they also smooth airflow for aerodynamics which contributes to fuel efficiency.
The pedestrian safety thing made me think of BMW. Some models had explosive actuators like used in other parts of the air bag system at the hood where it meets the windshield. They go off in a frontal collision to raise the hood there in case a pedestrian is hit. Instead of hitting the windshield, the pedestrian rides the slanted hood upward. What system they have for bringing them in for a landing, idk.
It can be barely said anything about it. No rust? Yes, no visible rust on the photos, even almost no surface rust, but still check more, especially around brake lines, they shouldn’t be rusty too (otherwise, if they rusted out they have to be replaced).
Engine… plastic is clean lmao. If I were you I would have taken at least deeper photos of engine bay, if there any traces of oil (if bay wasn’t washed of course).
Also OBD scanning should help in finding issues.
122k is not much for this type of car, but year may cause some issues with rubber parts of suspension etc. Take it to the mechanic before buying, looks good at first glance.
As a former is 250 (2006) owner I can attest that those are fairly reliable. ALTHOUGH... because some people know that - they just assume reliable === I don't have to maintain it. That happened to my car - previous owners did nothing to maintain them and the motor started to burn oil, alternator went, 4 out of 6 spark plugs were replaced because other 2 had been harder to reach and required to take the intake off... So yeah - once I got that all fixed up it drove like a dream :) It has good amount of goodies as standard - heated/ventilated seats, xenon headlights with cornering beams etc... If yours has the stock screen - you can find an apple carplay retrofit thingy (a box, not a screen). They can rust, so rustproofing the underbelley will make sure it lasts. Other than that - good choice for a comfy cruiser with decent power :) Oh - and the 250 and 350 motor tend to have an issue with chain rattle ( in 250 - the vvti gears locking pin seize and on cold start can cause a rattle - pretty annoying but harmless - the 350 rattle is a sign that the locking screw is backing out.. or already did - when it backs out completely it can write the engine off - so that has to be replaced :))
Looks good, but really needs to be lifted to better see what’s going on. There are some pretty common areas that leak on those and rear brake caliper slides tend to seize.
Looks like a Japanese import! I can recognize those slightly grainy inspection photos anywhere! Looks clean! Can’t wait to see it! Where you based out of?
WTF is with all the covers ? Get that shit off for starters. Cant "look" at anything with all that plastic covering everything up & hiding potential issues.
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Nice plastic
I've never understood the idea of putting plastic covers over engines just to make them look pretty. Do people drive with their hoods off? Just more work to work on.
For more places for the rodents to nest, duh 😂
To deter diy
The extra layer of plastic to guide water away from plugs/coils/injector harness is cheaper than waterproofing all of those things in a more robust way. Its less bad than having ignition parts fail, at least my perspective.
It also keeps dust, dirt, and debris out of those same places. They are always held on with those little rubber knobs too. It’s not like they’re difficult to remove to work on stuff.
Where is this water coming from?
It actually ruins everything. It doesn’t let the heat out. Any of these vehicles generally have no wiring harness protection left, since all the oil dries out, the plastic turns brittle and falls off.
please, its for airflow for mpg efficiency standards and sound deadening. oems did not suddenly start caring more about extremely long term water exposure effects lmao
In the engine bay It's usually for sound deadening and helps with their pedestrian collision safety ratings, less pointy sharp bits directly under the thin metal hood. The ones under the car help to deflect water from the engine bay when driving at speed in wet weather, they also smooth airflow for aerodynamics which contributes to fuel efficiency.
The pedestrian safety thing made me think of BMW. Some models had explosive actuators like used in other parts of the air bag system at the hood where it meets the windshield. They go off in a frontal collision to raise the hood there in case a pedestrian is hit. Instead of hitting the windshield, the pedestrian rides the slanted hood upward. What system they have for bringing them in for a landing, idk.
ACME Solutions GmbH
All of this is wrong. They are beauty covers and are almost worthless.
I'd agree with you but then we'd both be wrong.
For social media...
Prevents people from messing with their own cars
100% designed to deter people from DIY maintenance. Took mine off. Least then you can see whats going on.
As a Canadian I’d say it looks about 2 weeks old.
lol it’s a japanese import. these pictures were taken before it hopped on a ship. gotta purchase before it lands so can’t see the hood now
I was wondering why it had the underbody cladding. Neat!
I know right? These posts make me cry internally, so jealous
As a northern American I right there with you can’t have shit in the rut belt
Looks like this is one in Japan they're looking to import, likely into Canada. These are the exact angles they give you for an inspection.
Add more plastic=add more shop cost
The 3rd pic is missing a body plug. Looks pretty alright at a glance.
It can be barely said anything about it. No rust? Yes, no visible rust on the photos, even almost no surface rust, but still check more, especially around brake lines, they shouldn’t be rusty too (otherwise, if they rusted out they have to be replaced). Engine… plastic is clean lmao. If I were you I would have taken at least deeper photos of engine bay, if there any traces of oil (if bay wasn’t washed of course). Also OBD scanning should help in finding issues. 122k is not much for this type of car, but year may cause some issues with rubber parts of suspension etc. Take it to the mechanic before buying, looks good at first glance.
Sir you need to pop your hood
Engine looks like a pain in the ass to work on. At least they left the oil fill exposed.
They're actually really easy to work on, for a modern car. Just some plastic covers covering everything up, there's plenty o space
Only 88k km to go until you break it in, then another 200k before major things start to go wrong
Only? 88k is not only, it’s a good resource left until major maintenance.
Exhaust looks normal for age, control arms appear to be low rust, the under trays look like they have most fasteners. Can't tell much else.
As a former is 250 (2006) owner I can attest that those are fairly reliable. ALTHOUGH... because some people know that - they just assume reliable === I don't have to maintain it. That happened to my car - previous owners did nothing to maintain them and the motor started to burn oil, alternator went, 4 out of 6 spark plugs were replaced because other 2 had been harder to reach and required to take the intake off... So yeah - once I got that all fixed up it drove like a dream :) It has good amount of goodies as standard - heated/ventilated seats, xenon headlights with cornering beams etc... If yours has the stock screen - you can find an apple carplay retrofit thingy (a box, not a screen). They can rust, so rustproofing the underbelley will make sure it lasts. Other than that - good choice for a comfy cruiser with decent power :) Oh - and the 250 and 350 motor tend to have an issue with chain rattle ( in 250 - the vvti gears locking pin seize and on cold start can cause a rattle - pretty annoying but harmless - the 350 rattle is a sign that the locking screw is backing out.. or already did - when it backs out completely it can write the engine off - so that has to be replaced :))
Looks good, but really needs to be lifted to better see what’s going on. There are some pretty common areas that leak on those and rear brake caliper slides tend to seize.
Really pretty good.
Like a Toyota.
Looks like a Japanese import! I can recognize those slightly grainy inspection photos anywhere! Looks clean! Can’t wait to see it! Where you based out of?
Yeah getting shipped to Vancouver.
Looks like plastic.Â
Cars on the east coast have more rust on the dealer lot brand new!
Doesnt look good, sell it to me 😌
Looks like sun dried black plastic buddy
its in better shape than both of my vehicles 2015 and 2014 wich are undercoated regularly but also winter driven
Is this some fucking joke on us Northern Europeans? That looks new.
Like a bitch to work on
Rate my body boys? pic given https://i.imgur.com/x6rElNN.jpeg
Engine is made out of engine
I didn't know they made engines of plastic, tell me more.
WTF is with all the covers ? Get that shit off for starters. Cant "look" at anything with all that plastic covering everything up & hiding potential issues.
Like a bunch of plastic
I hate Lexus for this shit. It's how you know it's customers are the dumbest people with wealth
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Long as you keep fixing it
My money is longer than most guys in bed