Buying An Is200 Help Needed.

[T2000]

First off nice forum. Glad i found it.

Ive been looking at cars for over a month now. Ive looked At Volvo's, seat's etc. Then all of a sudden i noticed the interior of a IS200. Wow. From that moment, ive really grown to love the car. I'm about to buy one within the next few weeks. I'm going to buy one that is about 4-5 years old and about 50,000 miles. Ive read all about cambelts etc, but just a few things i just cannot find out. Please help.

1. Whats the difference between the models. ie S,ES,Sport?

2. Would you buy one with Sat Nav?

3. Whats the preffered choice. Manual or Automatic?

I thank you all for your time and help in this matter? :winky:

[Noel]

Start you off ... :)

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge...p;id=41&c=5

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge...p;id=14&c=5

also it's

"S" = basic entry model

"SE" = more luxury extras

"Sport" = lower suspension, nice pedal and scuff plates etc...

HTH

[Lexus2D]

Hi & Welcome 2 LOC n soon 2 the World Of Lexus :winky:

[dudi]

Welcome T2000. Noel has highlighted everything spot on. Regarding manual or automatic it's obviously down to your individual preference, what do you drive at the minute? and what transmition is that?

Ryan

[T2000]

Brilliant Noel. Very helpful. Just what i needed. Guess i'll be buying the sport model too.

It doesnt bother me whether its manual of automatic to be honest. I have driven both. Just wondered what everyone else prefered.

I'll start looking for a RED Is200 sport. I think the red one looks the best out of all the colours.

[Noel]

Brilliant Noel. Very helpful. Just what i needed. Guess i'll be buying the sport model too.

It doesnt bother me whether its manual of automatic to be honest. I have driven both. Just wondered what everyone else prefered.

I'll start looking for a RED Is200 sport. I think the red one looks the best out of all the colours.

no problem :)

did you say RED?

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=46217

:winky:

btw welcome to LOC ... tis a friendly forum

[84Stoney]

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=46217

Got for that one mate.

£10k, bargain. If only I could afford it!

The Sport is definatly the one to have. Unless, that is, you can get a well looked after supercharged SE!

[786lexus]

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[T2000]

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=46217

Thats a very nice car. But i'm looking for one abit newer. The good thing is, im going to look at one tomorrow. Chances are i'm having it, because we have already sorted out a price.

Its Red too. Red is the best colour if you ask me.

I'll let you know how i go on......im so excited.

[Gord]

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=46217

Thats a very nice car. But i'm looking for one abit newer. The good thing is, im going to look at one tomorrow. Chances are i'm having it, because we have already sorted out a price.

Its Red too. Red is the best colour if you ask me.

I'll let you know how i go on......im so excited.

No matter where you are going to look, you will not find one as nice as Bazza's car, its only got just over 20k on the clock to :D

[T2000]

I saw that. Poor car hasnt been run in yet :P

I'm seeing one with 60k on the clock, but has had all the lexus servicing done by lexus, including the 60K one.

Plus i love the full leather seats and wheels on the newer cars.

[T2000]

Just to let you all know, Ive bought one :D

I bought an IS200 Sport. 2004 model. It comes with full leather seats, the new 2004 alloys and has full lexus service history. Its done 60k miles and just had that service done too. Its had 1 women driver from new and i cant even find a scratch on it. I pick it up on Wednesday. I cant wait. Thanks for all your help in giving me advice on Lexus.

Oh and by the way, its RED

[dazz32]

Congrats on your purchase matey...and welcome to LOC. :D

P.S dont forget we all like pictures..

[T2000]

Thanks. Soo as i get it, i'll post a few pics of it.

[Noel]

Nice one ... :D

well wear

[grease monkey]

Sports have limited slip diffs woohoo

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wpROy-dwt-I

i love my lexus :)