Looking At Is300 Sportcross

woodmeister · December 22, 2005

I've recently sold my BMW M Coupe, brilliant car but sadly not enough room any more. I've been looking about and noticed the Sportcross.

Are they useful as estate cars or more of a 'lifestyle' choice. I current have one Hungarian Vizsla (Hungarian Pointer) and need enough room for another. She wasn't a fan of the Coupe as the load bay was very shallow. Do you get dog guard? Either the pull up netted variety or solid ones that fit?

I've noticed that 01/02 cars go for very reasonable money when you consider the spec and the Navigator option doesn't carry too much of a premium now.

Any comments welcome...

Mr Morse · December 22, 2005

The SX is more "hatch" than "estate"........and although the way the boot lid opens makes it easier to load than the saloon, unless the rear seats are folded down, the SX boot area is slightly smaller than the saloon.

baby_lexus · December 22, 2005

Hi,

I've got an 02 IS300 Sportcross. Changed it up from an IS200 a while back.

The engine and transmission conbination is fabulous. I am impressed with the urge of the engine and the smooth change of the box. Also, the E shift buttons give you a little more flexibility for those times when you want to just play !

As for boot space. It's not that big at all. I would go and have a good look at one. I have 2 kids, and one pram and a few shopping bags fill it up easily.

IanB · December 22, 2005

I agree with baby_lexus. I really can't imagine one decent sized dog in the back, let alone 2!

Better off with a Volvo, perhaps :o

IanB :D

lexus_IS_200 · December 22, 2005

I currently have a IS SE 2000

i am currently thinking about changing to a sports cross later next year

IanB · December 22, 2005

Also worth sayiing that the rear window has a significant inward slope, which really reduces usable space behind the rear seats.

However, the car is great otherwise. :)

woodmeister · December 23, 2005

Pity Lexus opted for the 'lifestyle; approach rather than the practical one. It looks a great car and Lexus do have a great reputation...the dealers also seem to be good. BMW were really mixed...some good some bloomin' awful!

I'll still go a check one out as it seems a lot of used car for the money.

Thanks for the responses everybody. :D