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98-2002 Differences.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by lasermcknight, Jul 3, 2007.

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    lasermcknight Guest

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    98-2002 Differences.

    What are the differences between 1998-2002 models? Are all parts interchangeable? I'm trying to figure out what year I want to buy to pop in a 2zz.
    lasermcknight, Jul 3, 2007
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    cgreen38 Common sense, p

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    Just get a 98. Oldest one, so it should be cheapest. Also, the front end is about the only difference between them (besides VVTI in the 01-02).
    cgreen38, Jul 3, 2007
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    I second the opinion. Since you won't be worrying about the miles on the car, the cheapest would be the 98.
    There were a few differences like the engine, mentioned by c_green38. The 98-99 had the non-vvti motors, while the 00-02 had vvti.(Its debatable. Some 00s had vvti motors, while others did not.) The 98-00 had the original bumper design and single H4 headlights and blob shape backup lights. The 01-02 had a new bumper and dual beam low and high headlights along with circular backup lights. The 01-02 also came in the S option with black interior and a very nice stitched steering wheel.
    GSE21tuner, Jul 4, 2007
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    James Bullshit Police

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    lol not my 2001 S it has 60/40 split fold rear seat
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