Which Engine Is Better

[Jayy]

Hi guys...

Im looking at buying a lexus Is200, and just wondering which engine is the better one to go for... the 4cyclinder or the 6cyclinder? and if you can also give a reason to why the one you say is better that would be a great help.

Many thanks

Jay

[Monster-Mat]

better in what context.....

[Jayy]

Just wondering if the early 4cyclinder models had problems, in regards to maintainace, reliability, performance. would that be why they went to 6cyclinder engines?

[sparkystav]

Earlier?

All Lexus IS200's have the same 6cylinder 1gfe engine,

The imported Toyota Atezza's have a choice between the AS which is the 6cylinder and the RS which is the 4 cylinder.

The RS is a lot quicker but both altezza's are less speced than the Lexus.

[Monster-Mat]

the 6 cylinder is smoother, and mechanically will last longer than the 4 cylinder, by design,

the 4 cylinder can get expensive if repairs are needed due to the lack of specialist know how in this country

[Jayy]

oh right.....all uk Is200's are 6cyclinder then, another question......as im a total novis in regards to lexus motors, whats the auto box like in them? as ive been lookin into audi a4's previously and there auto boxes seem to be troublesum....are lexus autoboxes reliable or is the advise to stay away from?? with that if anything goes wrong, does it cost an arm and a leg to repair them?

[SINGH182]

regarding the auto box, the is300 only comes in auto and ive had mine for over a year now and i giv my car stick/floor it from a to b. and the auto box takes it. the is300 box is bullet proof...but thats the 300 dunnno about the 200.

[Adie]

regarding the auto box, the is300 only comes in auto and ive had mine for over a year now and i giv my car stick/floor it from a to b. and the auto box takes it. the is300 box is bullet proof...but thats the 300 dunnno about the 200.

The IS200 is also available in auto