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tricko
:question: Hi all,
Does anyone know if like the Lexus is200, traction control is standard on the RS200?
I intend to purchase an RS as it's performance advantage swings it for me; however a lack of traction control (wanted by the missus!), could be a fly in the ointment.

Grateful for any pointers on the differences between the two models.
Thanks
greeneyes
I think the five I drove before I bought mine all had it.

The variable seemed to be the Sat Nav system with the streetmap of Tokyo!
greeneyes
Further on that choice, it depends really on what you want to drive. The Lexus 6cyls are far more civilised than the Altezza 4cyl, but hopelessly short of power. I bought the 4cyl for the lower weight in the nose and the really crisp turnin when cornering. Naturally the Altezza is not so nice around town, but a real joy out in the countryside. The clutch is sharp until it warms up, and the gears in all 6speeds a bit short so the revs are high. However, the handling and ride quality is just brilliant, and although the option was a 4door R34 turbo Skyline that had been lowered and was $5000 cheaper, it was no contest when it came to a fast comfortable ride!
altezzaz
Pretty sure they've all got it, although you have to have dialed up about 3000 rpm to get the wheels to slip on a dry road.
simonskippy
To be honest though the standard TRC is a bit poo, it is not very expensive to get it upgraded to a decent system like the racelogic one, you can get a quote from ark @ TDi (Link at top of page)

Cheers

Si
tricko
Thanks very much for the info guys. Have decided to go ahead and import.
Great forum by the way :)


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