I'm looking at an IS200 for my next car, and hope to have one by the end of August. I currently drive a Ka (no laughing!) and I've had it for the past 3 years - loved it, but the rust is taking over underneath and I have a sneaking suspicion it's not going to pass its MOT in August - hence the new car.
By August I will be 20 (probably a lot younger than the average IS200 owner!) and I can get insurance for around £1200. I know it’s an unusual car for someone my age, but I’ve loved them ever since they’ve come out, and now that I can afford it (recently started a rather well-paid job), I just thought f*ck it, I’m only young once.
When the opportunity arises, I will be going for a SE/Sport model around the £6000 mark. I’ve been looking around long enough to see that that can get me a 2002 model with around 50k miles. I know there is a cambelt change due at 60k - will be hoping that the car I get will have already had that done
Is there anything that I should be looking for, on cars of this age? I’m well aware of Lexus’ reputation for reliability (lets hope that holds true!) and the only problems I’ve heard is with the CD changers failing. What can I expect MPG-wise? I'm sure I've read on here that 35-40mpg is possible on the motorways.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Owen.
