Hi :) From Teesside And About To Buy An Is200

Adam-Murse · July 21, 2013

Hi everyone, im hoping this site can help me as im looking to buy my first lexus, an is200 in the coming weeks. My r32 is becoming a full on drift toy and i need a fun daily. The is200 seems to tick the boxs! Any help will be great to make sure i find the right car

IHgs300 · July 21, 2013

Welcome to the club Adam.

Have a look through this thread, gives you an idea of what to look for. Good luck in your search.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/69388-what-problems-would-you-advise-others-when-buying-a-is200/

Adam-Murse · July 21, 2013

Thank you ian :) i have a silly question. Would coilovers from other Toyota/Lexus models fit? I was hoping to find some used ones but they seem to be scarce

IHgs300 · July 22, 2013

Only thing i can tell you for sure is altezza ones will. Sorry.

ChrisIS200SportTTE · July 23, 2013

Hi and welcome to LOC :)

You know an IS200 will feel very very slow compared to an R32 right? Have you driven one? Just warning so that you're not very disappointed lol.

Most used modified parts will be scarce for this car, it's not really a car that is easily modified.

Adam-Murse · July 26, 2013

Only thing i can tell you for sure is altezza ones will. Sorry.

Not to worry, a guy on driftworks is hooking me up with some springs

Hi and welcome to LOC :)

You know an IS200 will feel very very slow compared to an R32 right? Have you driven one? Just warning so that you're not very disappointed lol.

Most used modified parts will be scarce for this car, it's not really a car that is easily modified.

Driven one? I now own one :) very slow compared to what im used to but its fast enough for what i need :) its a lovely place to sit. My only worry is it lost all its fluid last night and got VERY hot :s