needing a bigger car so thought of a lexus i.s 200 S.E. or sport not sure which ,anybody got any experience of these cars and whats the difference between the 2 models ,looking at around a 53 plate,cheers guys.ps. anybody looking for a http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/304879.htm
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Number one in every survey for atleast 4 years now
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I've driven a couple of IS200 sports long term. Very comfortable, though not massive inside, lots of toys - the heated seats were lovely. Nice and planted feel to it, but most definately did not like to play! It never felt happy when the tail came out, so it wasn't long before I just stopped trying. The traction control kills any sort of fun in an instant anyway (along with around 80% of the power!).
I'm only aware of cosmetic differences between SE and Sport (but I'm no expert) - The sports have a nice looking kit, lower suspension and nice looking 18" wheels (that corrode badly! Check them on any IS you're thinking of buying).
The straight six engines are exceptionally smooth, but lack real punch. Nice six speed box, but has an annoying beeping when put in reverse! The metal gear knob is also nasty to touch on cold winter mornings!
Overall a nice and comfortable ride, but not much fun. The sports do look very nice indeed though and will deffinately get you noticed in you go for the rediculously bright yellow they offered.
I'm only aware of cosmetic differences between SE and Sport (but I'm no expert) - The sports have a nice looking kit, lower suspension and nice looking 18" wheels (that corrode badly! Check them on any IS you're thinking of buying).
The straight six engines are exceptionally smooth, but lack real punch. Nice six speed box, but has an annoying beeping when put in reverse! The metal gear knob is also nasty to touch on cold winter mornings!
Overall a nice and comfortable ride, but not much fun. The sports do look very nice indeed though and will deffinately get you noticed in you go for the rediculously bright yellow they offered.
I've heard that they are expensive to run. My mates sisters bloke has one, looks a really nice car (his is grey) Not quick at all though (if you want quicker one, maybe go for a the is300)
- I also believe that JR on here runs one too, he'd be a good person to ask (hope you don't mind me saying James)
- I also believe that JR on here runs one too, he'd be a good person to ask (hope you don't mind me saying James)
Golf GTI PP Mk7
Altezza is the jap version, badged Toyota, slighty more powerful i think, but they are imports too, which could be a down side.
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I owned an IS200 sport a few years back.In a nutshell,great car,very reliable,drove lovely,engine has a fair bit of torque,pulls quite well from 30mph in 6th gear but they are thirsty,costs for servicing was quite high i thought and if anything goes wrong,expect large bills.
