elmarco 56 Report post Posted October 24, 2010 Anyone know much about them? Anything particular I need to look for mechanically? Any pointers appreciated... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted October 24, 2010 Look out for the ones with those awful altezza style lights Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 440 Report post Posted October 25, 2010 Avoid the ex Singapore ones. Go NZ new, get a Lexus pre purchase check done and then get the no worries warranty. If it's under 150kms, everything is covered (suspension, brake pipes, engine etcetc) with no excess. Apart from that, just look for the normal on any car. The IS300 goes a lot better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1964 Report post Posted October 25, 2010 Unless you are buying the IS200 from a Lexus dealer with the Lexus warranty. Get a Toyota Altezza. The only reason you would buy a Lexus variant of a Toyota model is for the service and warranty Lexus supply. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 440 Report post Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) The No Worries warranty is exactly the same for Lexus or Toyota, the only improvement on that is the Lexus 2 yr used warranty and you're very unlikely to find an IS 200 now at Lexus, they're getting too old. Actually, there are no IS200 or 300s at Lexus dealerships at present. Edited October 25, 2010 by Palazzo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted October 25, 2010 So pretty much what I thought then. I haven't heard any major problems with them grenading or things failing more often than expected. I wouldn't touch an Altezza anyway, and am very particular about NZ new. And yes, I know the IS300 goes much better, but this is a car for my wife to commute in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted October 25, 2010 So pretty much what I thought then. I haven't heard any major problems with them grenading or things failing more often than expected. I wouldn't touch an Altezza anyway, and am very particular about NZ new. And yes, I know the IS300 goes much better, but this is a car for my wife to commute in... We've had our Altezza for almost 7yrs and have hardly touched it. Other than usual maintenance (oil,filter & air filters) and preventative maintenance (cam belt & water pump) I have only had to replace the front lower ball joints and tyres. [sarcasm] With a NZ New Lexus IS200 or 300 being far better, they would probably be paying you to drive it around with their badge on the back. [/sarcasm] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted October 25, 2010 Look out for the ones with those awful altezza style lights Word. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
