Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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What does everypne think of these? are they that good? or just a fad/cult car?
What sorta performance do they kick out? what ins. grp are they in?
is there more than one engine option? oh and what is the equipment levels like?! Are they reliable?
Cheers
j
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Adam
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Registered: 1st May 01
Location: Hurstbourne Tarrant
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9.5 0-60
2.0 16v
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si_reading
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Registered: 5th Apr 03
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam
9.5 0-60
2.0 16v
I thought they where 24v not 16v. Might be wrong though.
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Adam
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Registered: 1st May 01
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http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/car_reviews/main_review.asp?model_id=1027
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si_reading
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Registered: 5th Apr 03
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
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Cylinders/valves: in line 6/24
Capacity: 1988 cc
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Stroke/Bore: 75.0 x 75.0 mm
Maximum output: 153 bhp (114 kW) @ 6200 rpm
Maximum torque: 144 lb/ft (195 Nm) @ 4600 rpm
taken from www.lexus.co.uk
Yer I thought it was 24v!! My Dad had one so I should have known really!
[Edited on 30-07-2003 by si_reading]
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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what they like si??
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Icy
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Registered: 31st Jan 01
Location: Edinburgh Drives: Mk3 Golf Gti
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i luv em
ever since saw a kitted one in hongkong bout 4yrs ago 
ask craig w
hes got one
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Munchie
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Registered: 17th Jul 01
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dey are fookin boss. dont forget the IS300's and also the new IS430's out soon...
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Icy
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Registered: 31st Jan 01
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wots diff between 200 and 300?
it jus in american they dont get is200 but r called is300? that the diff?
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Munchie
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Registered: 17th Jul 01
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IS300 has a 3.0 litre engine lad.....hence the name 
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edwardcorsa
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Registered: 19th Jul 02
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Jap version RS200 has 210ps
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mav
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Registered: 19th Jun 01
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M8 bought a is200 sport.. Nice car like..0-60 standard 9 secs..
High equip. levels.....
Nice motor..Free valeting every week if u buy fae a lexus garage..Comes wi 17's...
Go for the sport though dude....
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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IS 200 - 2 litre straight 6 - 9.5 to 60. Sounds nice but a GSi will have it
IS 300 - 3 litre - far quicker but they've not been available for as long so they're all still loads of money
Toyota Altezza - same car with a Toyota badge, only available as an import, 4 cylinder turbo (or super?) charged engine, 210 brake.
200s are Group 13 insurance and if you buy from a Lexus dealer you'll have no worries reliability wise. The support is excellent.
Smart money buys an SE - looks the same as a Sport but without the limited slip diff. It also retails for 1100 quid less new.
[Edited on 31-07-2003 by Ian]
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nik
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Dads mate went to Lexus. They said take the car for a test drive long as you want. After a weekend he thought he'd go back, they asked what the matter was and he said nothing - why not keep the car a little longer etc. Basically he was so amazed with their unpressured sales staff he bought the car Nice cars, little slow for me but can't deny the quality
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mav
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Nice washer jets for headlights that pop up out the bumper at the flick of the switch...
Retractable mirrors (leccy)
Half leather......
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Munchie
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we were going to buy the GS300 but now we r going to wait until lexus release a Diesel version.......THEY HAVE TO!!!!
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mav
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Why?
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edwardcorsa
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Jap Version RS200 has a BEAMS 2.0 NA Engine that develop 210ps and does 100kmh in 7.4s
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Sam
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Registered: 24th Dec 99
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I think Craig W has a Lexus IS200 - speak to him about it if you want more information.
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si_reading
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
what they like si??
I love em! Really nice car to drive, my Dads was an IS200 SE Auto so didn't even have to change gear and the auto box is well smooth on the IS200!
Mint car
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Simon L
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Registered: 24th Mar 02
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IS200'S are slow as fuck, i beat the same one 3 times up at crail.
lol, the guy was not happy, muha ha ha.
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vibrio
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I'm not a fan of them but money wise compared to a 3 series they look good.
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Robbo
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Registered: 6th Aug 02
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Quality cars, old workmate had one... my only mention would be... beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep
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Craig W
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Registered: 31st Oct 00
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Lovely motor
19's slap straight on without any mods.
Any q's just ask me...
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Craig W
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Registered: 31st Oct 00
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TDi are just finishing one with a 2jz-gte (From a Supra i think) which is kicking out around 700bhp - mental.
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