Lexus IS200 2.0 24v Sport 4dr Review

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Lexus IS200 2.0 24v Sport 4dr
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Bigblkballr's Review of Lexus IS200 2.0 24v Sport 4dr

18th Nov 2005

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    4 stars
  • Length of ownership
    1 Day
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2003
  • Doors
    4
  • Practicality
    5 stars
Good Points

Looks smashing. Gruff and sweet exhaust note. Later models like mine have a slightly bigger exhaust. Cute little package.


Bad Points

None yet.


General Comments

Taking all these reviewers' advice, I have gone and got myself a Lexus IS200. Up until today I drove a Mercedes E320 coupe, and I have been tempted for a very long time by the IS200. I finally got a two year old (53 Reg) today at 20k miles, with all the toys plus DVD and sat nav. I will come back in a couple of months with a review.

I have also been in the IS250, and all I can say is I really don't think any rival exists for this car... 3 series? Looks like a Hyundai, and forget Audi and C-Class etc. It will definitely be my next car in a year or two.

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  • Bigblkballr Rank: Lance Corporal on 13th Jan 2006

    Well, 3 months into ownership of my 1+ yr old IS200SE. Absolutely no regrets whatsoever. Did a 420 mile trip to Scotland for xmas and it just shrugged it off like a trip to the shops, same on the way back.

    Have to say though, it is very thin skinned and might get easily stone-chipped so keep away from the trucks on motorways.

    But all in all, smooth auto box, creamy power delivery and a delightful 'Banshee' wail when pushed, with that 'phat' exhaust. It does turn heads even more se than a BMW (Boy racer) and definitely more than an Audi. And all those toys.

    Next one is definitely the IS250, which I have been in and no other car in that class even comes cloe. Dont believeme? pop into a dealer. They are very accommodating and will let you have a go. Excellent brand.

    Why do idiots in (Vauxhalls + Fords) try to race you away from the lights? Point to prove? I just ignore them which seems to annoy them more... I wonder.