Gaz6002 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Sales rep car. Get an Aristo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Drove an Altezza and did'nt rate it at all, didn't seem much quicker than my IS200 and had lost all the smotthness and refinement, I would just go for a nice IS if you get one cheap enough you can supercharge it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1305252.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1315860.htm Not liking either of those, the altezza in question is white () with a few tasty bits added The IS200 is a very good car, its not bad on petrol and although not as big as the GS300 I think the rear seats have quite a good amount of room. They don't feel really quick in the standard form but performance is okay considering it is more for a refined drive. Here is a decent review of it: http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/lexus/is-saloon-1999.aspx thanks Sales rep car. Get an Aristo. Too big, too juicy, and if im honest, too manly Drove an Altezza and did'nt rate it at all, didn't seem much quicker than my IS200 and had lost all the smotthness and refinement, I would just go for a nice IS if you get one cheap enough you can supercharge it. No supercharger, no turbo, infact, no engine mods at all! must....be....sensible.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Not sure about the Altezza, but the IS200 is supposedly quite a thirsty little brute. Good looking car though and very reliable apparently. I'd be looking at an Accord type R personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Mazda Atenza? turbocharged 2.4l 270-ish bhp stock and 4WD. Pretty practical and powerful Gives the auto TT a run for its money. The Mazda6 was second place European Car of the Year and made Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 2003. The Sport Wagon won the Canadian Car of the Year Best New Station Wagon award, while the Sport sedan won the Canadian Car of the Year Best New Family Car award for 2005. The Atenza Wagon also won What Car?'s Best Estate award in 2004. The Mazda6 won the 'Best Mid-size Car (over $28,000)' title in Australia's Best Cars in 2002 and 2003. It came second in 2004, behind the Subaru Liberty, and fifth in 2005 (the Honda Accord Euro was first in 2005). Wheels magazine also awarded the Mazda6 winner of its Active Safety Program in July 2005. In December 2007 in Australia the Mazda6 won the Carsales Peoples Choice award for it class. The Mazda 6 was praised for its edgy handsome design, communicative steering and tight suspension. However, as it was designed as a world car in order to fit the needs of Europe and Japan, it was smaller than its North American contemporaries in the midsize segment, being criticized for its reduced passenger space. Its acceleration, particularly the V6 engine models, lagged behind that of its rivals as well. [4] As one of the few midsize vehicles to offer a wagon and hatchback, these models retained the good driving characteristics of the sedan while providing additional cargo versatility. The hatchback's liftback/notchback styling was considered a clever design to disguise it as a four-door sedan, as North Americans generally considered trunks more elegant than hatches. The wagon had an early demise but the hatchback was somewhat successful in Canada, especially in Quebec, though it would not have a 2009 refresh, as both models were unpopular in the US. [5] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Mazda Atenza? turbocharged 2.4l 270-ish bhp stock and 4WD. Pretty practical and powerful Gives the auto TT a run for its money. I suspect they would be to juicy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwire Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=194977&highlight=altezza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=194977&highlight=altezza Correct me if im wrong, but that is the Altezza BEAMS edition, which im sure is a completely different engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwire Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 There are 2 types of Altezza. The AS200 that is the same engine as the IS200 and the RS200 with the beams duel vvti engine. So yes your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I suspect they would be to juicy Nothin wrong with some juice hun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD-Rob Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Nothin wrong with some juice hun It is when you already have 2 supras, a landrover, and audi tt and a ford in the household already Juice, is limited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 It is when you already have 2 supras, a landrover, and audi tt and a ford in the household already Juice, is limited Well, opinions are divided about the Altezza but if you can find a mint one, why not Like some have mentioned there's not much space in the back and theres a bump in the middle where the transmission tunnel is housed (like in all RWD I guess). Why not go for a 3 series then? 318? or the 320d. Superb build quality and resonable price due to depreciation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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