tricko
January 5, 2003, 5:18 pm

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
January 7, 2003, 2:26 am
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
January 7, 2003, 2:35 am
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
January 7, 2003, 8:13 am
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
January 8, 2003, 9:40 am
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
January 10, 2003, 12:13 pm
Thanks very much for the info guys. Have decided to go ahead and import.
Great forum by the way
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