Should i buy an is200

Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers. Complete Guide to Lexus IS Lexus IS cars for sale. Steve Posted October 7, Posted October 7, What problems would you advise others when buying a IS? I will make sure your credited in the guide for your contribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options Replies 78 Created 11 yr Last Reply Aug Top Posters In This Topic 3 3 3 3.

Popular Posts atce4 October 20, Steve Posted October 15, Posted October 15, Felix Posted October 15, I only got a few mins to response to this list, I am sure others will get you a much better list, will come back to update this when I got a few mins Felix. Check power steering by locking each way. Check rear hub bushes.

Gearboxs in a lot of is's are poor Check for clutch judder. That's just a few off hand for the moment. Posted October 17, Posted October 20, Posted November 3, Check full size alloy spare is present - they all came with one. Posted November 26, Touch wood, the only probs I've had on my K IS are: - cd deck died; - ball joints; - bonnet hood rod recepticle snapped; - fuel release flap release tensioner snapped; and Other than that, very reliable!

Daftasrags Posted January 5, Posted January 5, Posted January 21, Posted March 29, Posted April 21, Posted May 30, Fantastic tips thanks the dawg. Baldchap Posted June 10, Brand loyalty evaporates as car demand hits all-time high. Skip to Content Skip to Footer. Used car tests Home Reviews Used car tests.

Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Email. Most Popular. Top 10 best hybrid cars to buy Hybrid cars. The IS is a better car for a certain type of person, someone who likes something a little bit different than the obvious choice.

However, if you need 4-doors, RWD, dependability and a certain level of luxury and elegance, the IS is your friend. Whatever your automotive dream is, we can make it happen! From sourcing and building to modifying what you already have - American, European or Japanese; We One of my friends did that with his IS It's now pushing close to hp. It's not quite the same though. Basically more power can be had from the Uk market had a 2 litre 6 cylinder, Japanese market had a 2 litre 4 cylinder.

Much cooler as an older car, not so much when new. The 2. It is quite underpowered, I wouldn't write it off though, a little boost can take that engine quite far and for a fraction of the cost compared to swapping it out. I always thought the first IS was a solid car, wonder if the 2L inline 6 cyl could be boosted like the 3L. Is the 2L a mini 2JZ? The cluster with the clock face was wicked.

A lovely read Adrian! Tim Rodie. Mark Webber.