Buying An Altezza

[whitie]

Have to say, if the new IS version is to over priced for my budget, i'll be getting a Tezza (maybe an IS300) rather than another IS.

[OLI_EP3]

Mine  With sat nav

And for quite a few quid less than the altezza 

And how much extra do you have to spend to get 210hp out of your 6cyl 2l engine?

dont want to say 'owned' so I wont.......

[chucker]

I haven't driven IS200 specifically.. but know the difference as I have come across with AS200.

My opinion is LEXUS IS200 is TOYOTA ALTEZZA AS200 with more options. Same engine, same power, etc, etc. No matter wot you display outside (IS200 badge or ALTEZZA badge), you will find the difference when you get inside the car. Mind you, most of these additional options are also available at a price when you buy a brand new ALTEZZA.

On the other hand, RS200 is different with a powerful engine (YAMAHA 3S-GE). It is indeed 4-cylinder with a much nicer sound :D The optional extras are available at extra cost for this model as well. Some extra options are not available for other models.

Bottom line is, all these cars are from the same factory with different brand with different perspectives.

2nd hand prices are around ¥ 900,000 - ¥ 1,200,000 for RS200 and ¥ 750,000 - ¥ 1,000,000 for an AS200 depending on the year and mileage.