Y2Kanjar

I'll sell you mine. :D

Si

lol, i already got car like yours... i got my M.O.T today... should be fun

i like to watch the whole lot in one go.

i just finished watch'n CSI and now i'm no CSI Miami..

but Prison break anyday over lost...

it was worth a try.....

it's so hard to find a lexus......

I agree as above

perhaps not but I'd be tempted if they bring out the IOSIS! I think all fords are looking pretty good but Ive known loads with reliability issues.

Well the one i have had has never given be problems - apart from the once i have made...:) i was looking in to ford but i'm sick of them now.....

so no swap... it's only 11 years old and got 182,000 on it. you'd be mad to miss out on a bargin...:)

i seen the tiptonic on a audi but they didn't let me test drive it, but do like the idea, but i wont have a auto at the mo, i might when i'm 40... hope they have slef flying cars by then :)

I wouldn't swap mine for a BMW or a merc (Audi's are the best german car but just a bit bland IMHOCraig

would you swap it form my ford mondeo...:)

yeah but it's a Automatic...... wheres the fun in that..... or can you change it to a manual

i do would go for superchared lex but i can't aford the insurance. i'm getting shot of mine and hoping to get a IS200, what will you get know

That's a shame I really wonted one... but I'm not going to get one if it only comes in an Auto....

Now I can see y the is200 is so popular

Hi all,

I'm starting to tire of problems with my (2000) IS200, and I'm on the verge of moving to Audi/BMW/whatever just to see if that brings any better luck. Basically, in my year and a half of ownership, this car has annoyed me more often than not. Given that I bought the car from a small dealer who I later found out doesn't have a great reputation, it's possibly a lemon. You be the judge:

1) For starters, I simply couldn't get rid of steering wheel wobble. Wheels were balanced and re-balanced at various places to no avail. I couldn't find anywhere on this fair isle who would even entertain the notion of balancing them while mounted on anything other than the centre hole. I've lived with steering wheel wobble for several months now.

2) I'm still convinced that from time to time, and sometimes for extended periods, then car doesn't drive as well as at other times. When brought it to Lexus they could find nothing wrong and the mechanic said it felt okay to him, but I'm sure I'm not imagining it. Sometimes it just feels "freer" than others. The give away is the car's response when you take your foot off the throttle. When all is going well, the car continues on as before and the engine gradually slows. On other occasions, merely lifting off the throttle feels like I've thrown an anchor out the back, as the car and engine suddenly slow. It's hard to know what mood it's going to be in on any given today. It can be "fine" for weeks, but then revert back to its sluggish behaviour for ages. It's not great for my sanity.

3) In recent months, judder on braking got worse and worse. A mechanic friend put on new discs and pads and also got another friend to balance the wheels. Surprise surprise, steering wheel wobble was greatly reduced (virtually nil except for a tiny trace around 100kmh) and it was great to have proper braking again. My happiness was short-lived. It's now about 8-10 weeks (and about 1000 miles) later and the judder is back. I haven't been doing anything untoward with the car, and I've been very careful not to sit on the brakes at traffic lights, etc.

4) There's a sound on turning left which suggests a damaged wheel-bearing.

5) My mates' cars (Saab 93, new Passat diesel, Volvo something or other) all feel quicker, more refined and sound quieter than mine.

Basically, I've pretty much had enough at this stage. Maybe I've got a lemon (quite likely, in fact) but the whole reason I bought a Lexus was because I don't want to visit the garage every couple of months. I think this car has to go, but now I'm left with the problem of what to buy instead. Budget is a priority, and definitely doesn't stretch to the new model IS. The thing is, I'm not sure I want another IS200, as I've kinda been put off. I'm tempted to look at a beemer 325 or the like, despite the fact that I never wanted to be a beemer driver.

So, there we are. I'd love to hear people's opinions on what I should do now. Should I look elsewhere for a while, maybe returning to Lexus when the bad taste is gone? Should I just pay up and get another IS200 and hope these problems were a one-off? What would you do?

Si

Dude I have the same symptoms on my ford... but I know the reason why it's doing it.

I crashed my car (in a bad way) and got it repaired on the cheap. So all the setting and liniments are fcuked. well that’s what I think .

You should sell it to on or dump it and buy another Lexus to get he full experiace

Yo ppl just thought I'd let you know what I'm up to and if you can give me any tips (One way to get to know you guys/gals :D

So I have a budget of 9G's Max and looking for a Black IS200/300 Sport with back interior, hoping to get one on a 2002 plate onwards with low mileage . (I know I don't ask for much do I) Which means it's going to be along hard search, I got my work cut out for me.

So what things do I need to look out for when buying a IS?

Are the any common faults in the IS?

Any help would be grateful

:winky:

As most you can tell i'm Looking for a IS, I looked a a FEW IS300 ( there an't many about) and they all seem to be Automatics. Do they do a Manual??

Yeah dude Welcome to our hood.....

:)

Me new too

Welcome....

I wonder how long it'll take the thought Police to pull your avatar?

Not long... i should go and read the rules now.....:(

welcome to loc :)

Cheers DUDE :D

Thank you every one. Depending on the funds after buying the car i will be doing some mods...

not sure yet, the plate is a must and i got to figure out how to get 2 x 15" sub in the boot and have boot room lol

so i'm sure i will be picking ppls brains

Hi and welcome to LOC. :D

Good luck with the search, do you intend to do any modifications?

Regards

Paul.

er....What can i say.....

Hello, i'm new to LOC...

Don't have a lexus, but i will do soon....When i find One!!!

Take care ppl, you'll be seeing me about

Peace