anyone own a Lexus IS200 sport ?

[Dnk]

I'll highlight this again, first post was in 07

 

lol oops

[Tom]

Ahh, missed that bit:D

 

lol oops

 

 

so nearly 2 years on and these do seem like a bargain, I just need to find out if they're any 'known' issues with them now

[Dnk]

 

so nearly 2 years on and these do seem like a bargain, I just need to find out if they're any 'known' issues with them now

 

My dad had a V reg IS200, didnt miss a beat but he didnt do many miles in it, about 50k from new.

[JamesF]

The Altezza with the BEAMS engine is the RS200. Standard IS200s only have 150bhp and Ive read on a few forums that theyre a bit disappointing performance wise. I went from a 194bhp Peugeot 406 Coupe (comparable to a NA supra performance wise) to a mk4 Golf GTI 1.8T with 150bhp and found the drop in power quite severe and noticable. That said, the IS200 is a 6 cylinder and sounds lovely.

[Guest dangerousandy]

Get an imported Altezza, better spec and available with the 2.2 BEAMS engine

 

3S-GE BEAMS

Main article: Toyota 3S-GE engine

 

The fourth generation of the Toyota 3S-GE series, dubbed by Toyota as "Breakthrough Engine with Advanced Mechanism System". This series is technically advanced, even more so than the 2JZ-GTE. The first generation engine (Red Top) uses single cam VVT-i, the second (Black Top) employs dual VVT-i (on both the intake and exhaust) to provide 150 kW. It is available on the Toyota Altezza, Celica, Corona and MR2 and is the only 3S-GE to arrive in a rear-wheel drive layout from factory

 

 

Its only a 2.0 Litre!!! NOT a 2.2

[Tom]

thanks for the info

[Guest dangerousandy]

thanks for the info

 

No Problem dude - thank Wikipedia!!! usually does the trick

 

I would love a IS300 Sport (shame they are auto only) or the new IS-F!! Come to think of it a Aristo V300 would be nice, or a GS300 Sport............

[Swampy442]

Soz

[Guest dangerousandy]

Soz

 

hey dont be be we all make mistakes at times..... EXCEPT Rob Sheffield who is always right I have you know

[Swampy442]

Lol I know, but nobody likes getting duff gen innit

[bigcol]

just before you do check these out, i bring your attention to the 2005 reg with 26k on the clock for much less money, 5th one down on a 54 plate for £6995.... £8200? way too expensive

 

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