Hobgoblin Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Hi all. I am thinking of changing my RX8 for something else, and have been looking at the Toyota Altezza. I drove the UK IS200 a few years ago, but was very disappointed with the peformance, so am considering the more powerful JDM version. Has anyone here owned one, and can advise on anything to look for as a buyer, any weak points to consider? Also insurance, my current insurer (LV) will not transfer from my UK RX8 to an import, so what sort of premium can I expect to pay? (relatively, I am an old git, and pay £300 fully comp for the Rex, for me and the wife. Lastly what are they worth? I see them advertised at anything from 2k to 5k for a 1999 / 2000, are they really fetching 5k? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 get one with a greddy turbo kit, only sold my brothers one to a chap from gtroc just after xmas, sweet car, nice power and lots of fun to own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 i sold one on here for a mate of mine , go for the beams engine , if you want ill ask him if you can call him he can give you the info you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwire Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I owned a beams 6 speed a few years back. Loved it and would get another. The only issue I had was piston rings (only). Ended up selling it as I could not afford the new engine. If that had not happeded I would probably still own it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblin Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Cheers all, Peter you have PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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