Is200 Vs Altezza?

[TheMasterG]

Hi, new here, hoping to be a Lexus owner shortly, all going well :)

What's the difference between the Altezza and the IS?

Didn't see a comparison anywhere?

[sorted vti]

the 2 main differences that are apparent is that the lexus has leather and the altezza doesnt and the lexus has a 153bhp engine and the altezza has a 210bhp engine..

im sure there lots more. just cant think of any at the mo.

[TheMasterG]

Hmmm, so is this an RS then?, didn't think so? :

http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?...mp;carID=500729

[lee_iceman]

IS200 spec

RS200/AS200 spec

IS200 and AS200 have the same engine, 1G-FE 6 cylinder. RS 200 has a 3S-GE, 4 cylinder.

[sorted vti]

by the looks of it id say that was an as200. but im waiting to be corrected.

[Monster-Mat]

this subject has been discussed many times a search would reveal the differnces other than the engine, but the main differences other than the engine is, that the is hase far more sound deadening, different interior materials, thicker carpets, additional body and structural stiffening, plus more functions as std

[MacRS200]

by the looks of it id say that was an as200. but im waiting to be corrected.

Yup that's an AS200

[TheMasterG]

Thanks for the quick replies dudes, sounds like the IS would be better to go for so, though comparing those links above, the skirts, lips etc. on the AS are far nicer, wondering if maybe they weren't standard so?

Yeh, I probably should have spent some more time searching, couldn't have said hello then :)

[IRLRs200]

Thanks for the quick replies dudes, sounds like the IS would be better to go for so, though comparing those links above, the skirts, lips etc. on the AS are far nicer, wondering if maybe they weren't standard so?

Yeh, I probably should have spent some more time searching, couldn't have said hello then :)

You might find the IS a bit on the slow side, But if its not a performance saloon your after then stick with the IS, more luxuries compared to the RS, You caould always supercharge an IS to bring you up in the performance department. Happy hunting!

[TheMasterG]

Well according to the links posted, IS vs AS is about 7bhp and a small diff in torque. The RS is a different story obviously ;)

Coming from a 96 Civic Coupe(non VTEC, ~110bhp, no torque) though so I don't think an IS will feel slow, at least for a while anyway.

Would be looking for something around '02 for under €20k, closer to €15k the better, can't have everything though.

Still not decided on Lexus though, dunno if it's too razzamatazz for me?

[vinokirk]

I went from a Coupe too an IS200 N/A...you wont be dissapointed...make suure you get an SE or Sport tho :D

[IRLRs200]

Coming from a 96 Civic Coupe(non VTEC, ~110bhp, no torque) though so I don't think an IS will feel slow, at least for a while anyway.

Still not decided on Lexus though, dunno if it's too razzamatazz for me?

No low end torque in the IS/Rs either. Where abouts you in Dublin, maybe we could meet up and i could take u for a spin in mine!! Drop me a Pm if ur interested!! :o

Whats razzamatazz???

[lee_iceman]

No low end torque in the IS/Rs either.

Unless you stick a supercharger on it ;)

[IRLRs200]

No low end torque in the IS/Rs either.

Unless you stick a supercharger on it ;)

Don't tempt me to get one!!

[TheMasterG]

No low end torque in the IS/Rs either. Where abouts you in Dublin, maybe we could meet up and i could take u for a spin in mine!! Drop me a Pm if ur interested!! :o

Whats razzamatazz???

Cheers man, sounds good to me. I'm off skiing in Italy for the week from this weekend, might give you a shout when I get back, will deliberate on my possible purchase in the meantime :)

Razzamatazz is a word I made up meaning "bit flash" ;)