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Old 25 October 2007, 11:15 PM
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Hi all,

I really know nothing about the Lexus range, looking for a car for a 25 year old, was thinking something like an IS 200?

Didnt they make a supercharged one? spending around 7k max

Cheers
Old 25 October 2007, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mozzaITA
Hi all,

I really know nothing about the Lexus range, looking for a car for a 25 year old, was thinking something like an IS 200?

Didnt they make a supercharged one? spending around 7k max

Cheers
It's reliable, bit boring though.....
Old 25 October 2007, 11:32 PM
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Any time I've taken on an is200 it has been a very one-sided contest. If you want a 6-cylinder RWD saloon, get a Beemer.
Old 25 October 2007, 11:57 PM
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Toyota Altezza is an is200 with 4 cylinder vtec style engine 50bhp more than uk car
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Looking to mod? 2JZ conversions are popular and well documented, which would give you a hell of a sleeper.
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hmmmmmmm not that popular are they, just was trying to think an alternative to a beemer
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I used to have one. As above, reliable but boring. The straight 6 motor is a dud. The supercharger kits are pretty rare, you're better off looking for the BEAMS power Altezza, IMHO
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Japanese version of the GS300 aka Aristo aka Vertex

Toyota Aristo - Lexus GS300 - Import Cars

Comes with the supra engine fitted as standard.

Obviously capable of big BHP after that.
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