New Guy Looking For An Is200

[AJJ_is200]

basically i am a 19 yearold lad, looking for an is200.

seen a few for a reasonable price just wandering if this is any good?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-200-2-0-S-/220868406882?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item336cc86e62

[IHgs300]

basically i am a 19 yearold lad, looking for an is200.

seen a few for a reasonable price just wandering if this is any good?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-200-2-0-S-/220868406882?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item336cc86e62

full service history is a plus, but personally id go for a sport or se version,as they are better spec, 17 inch alloys, heated half leather seats, and seem to sell better.

[AJJ_is200]

unfortunately most se models are a bit out of my price range, however is the price fair for mileage?

ive heard these engines live forever with regualr serves etc.. plus im a mechanic so can maintain it easily.

the seller has said they will go for sensible offers, so im thinking of asking for a price drop of about £100

[andy m w]

nice choice at 19 mate , i,m impressed , my 19yr old is still besotted with his 1.8sri corsa 54 plate ,cost him £1500/yr insurance ,what kind of quotes are you looking at on the lexus?

[steve2006]

Looks reasonable to me and only 3 previous owners, bear in mind your insurance will probably cost more than the car!

Nearly forgot welcome to the LOC :D

[AJJ_is200]

corsa's are naff :P insurance adds £350 from a 1.3 mitsubishi colt :) and a renewal quote of £1300ish isnt too shabby :)

[andy m w]

pretty reasonable , might think of handing my 300 sportcross down when ive done

[JezaLexy99]

yeh man, not bad, but as above, id try and find a sport, half leather sets it off, plus the 17s. B) welcome to LOC.

[AJJ_is200]

Already got plans for seats and wheels looking to vip style it :) as my last car was jdm styled with a shed load of sticker bombing and other parts. Looking to make it abit less out there but still quick.

[AJJ_is200]

And thanks for all the welcomes :) you all seam like a friendly bunch

[gregers]

wow 19 and thinking of getting a lexus.

Edited November 15, 2011 by janey
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[AJJ_is200]

Unfortunately outta my price range :(

[gregers]

thats a shame,coz its mine. :winky:

[AJJ_is200]

Aha ;D if I had the money I'd snap on up with low mileage, but I'm gonna check the black on out and snap it up I hope

[gregers]

personally i wouldnt touch a car with galatic mileage like the 1 your looking at,not just saying this but could cost you more in the long run.

only you can decide what you can afford,

who knows give me a serious offer, :winky:

but what ever you decide good luck and hope you enjoy.

[AJJ_is200]

Is mileage something to watch out for with these cars?

[gregers]

personally i think mileage like that on any car,is something i would be concerend with,bear in mind if any expensive repairs that are around the corner it will be you paying for them.but as you know any car can have problems.

[esp]

What ever is you get make sure timing belt is changed I have just bought a is200 myself you can find some really low milage ones mine had 70k and full history

[AJJ_is200]

Found a decent 200se, green with the horrific beige interior... Not to my taste. Plan is bride buckets seats front and black door cards and rear seats... Any troubles with bucket seats on these?

[IHgs300]

Is mileage something to watch out for with these cars?

no not as long as its been serviced regulary,the one ive just bought has 132k with full service history and drives better and is smoother than the first one i had which only had 100k but no service history, parts are cheap enough off e-bay.

Even cambelt is a diy job using guide off here as long as youre reasonably competent with tools.I did mine in an hour or so and never changed one before.

[AJJ_is200]

This se I've found has 77k and is going for the same price as the black one

[IHgs300]

This se I've found has 77k and is going for the same price as the black one

go for it you wont regret it.

[AJJ_is200]

:D I will be going for it :) just need a bit extra money for insurance

[esp]

It has full history and a timing belt change which is good the milage should be fine as it's a solid engine in the is know what you are going through I have just bought my first is in october

[esp]

I have always used Adrian Flux insurance also try Chris knott they are both very good and not wallet busting prices