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Yep I agree with you there, but I do think the mk2 IS was a much bigger seller than the mk1 IS. However I really don't think this hybrid only thing they've got going now, Lexus was supposed to be all about luxury, it isn't an eco brand. So bring out the hybrids, but let's have some normal engines too. Especially the IS, it's a sporty small saloon. Give it a hybrid powertrain and it loses all that, but to be honest it's Lexus UK that are creating this image, the models are there, they're just being restricted.

Totally agree here about the hybrid not meant to be a eco brand, but a luxury, also being a hybrid i know its cheap to tax and good on fuel but hybrids cost more than a petrol only alternative when you buy them right ? like you ever seen prices or a prius or a honda civic ima compared to a car of their size? considerably more expensive....and the GS / LS / RX there hybrid only now??WTF??!! whereas other countires still offered with a GS300/350 RX350 etc......

Years ago i had fitted a big rear spoiler for my mazda from pow-r.co.uk(never again from there, grr!! ) that was fibre glass and must say the quality was bad, cracks started to appear even when had it repaired, it looked good tho along with alot of stuff & that lagana bumper you want but close up, no no unless you spend long time on preparation that will make it look better finish when it comes to painting it, you can be careful however some others out there wont be so kind say in a car park or a tight space. only fibre glass item i get is a bumper spoiler for an OEM bumper

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The Altezza was built from 98-04 maybe till early 05?? but i can never find any newer Altezza's (AS200/RS200) like a late 2003 to 2004 model for sale in UK maybe i only ever seen a few say in a time frame of couple of years ! usually ones i see for sale are 98/99/2000 a few 2001 but from there newer ones gets rare.....?? why's that ? is it something to do with the ESVA or lack of model report as i know this had limited certain JDM cars from being imported into UK, otherwise i would of considered a Altezza, so i getting delivery if a IS200 instead, sure the 99/2000 ones are good but main reason for changing cars is that i wanted a newer car to replace my 02 corolla.

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Getting delivery of a is200 soon a 04 model & got feeling the remote key pad is bit worn by last owner so how much does a new one cost ? can any car garage do it or do i need go lexus only ? i know they need the car to program it.

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