2001 Lexus IS200 SE review from UK and Ireland
"Great compact executive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've owned two IS200's over two years, and nothing has gone wrong with either.
General comments?
Owned an IS200 S previously, and liked it so much bought a new SE in Silver this year.
Was thinking about a BMW 320CI which has same list price but would cost upto 3500 UK pounds more for equivalent specification. The 320 is a great car but the Lexus is far more unique and BMW 3 Series are very common on UK roads.
The specification is huge with full electrics, leather, and gorgeous 17 inch alloys. It also has great build quality, not a rattle over two years. It makes it an extremely comfortable car to drive over long or short distances.
It handles great with its rear wheel drive chassis, but my only reservation is that it could do with a bit more power, probably 20 horses. It is also quite frugal for a six cylinder engine, something you have bear in mind because of the price of fuel in the UK.
Looking forward to the IS300 when it comes to the UK this year, with 230 horses it should be seriously quick. Hopefully I'll get a pay rise, and I'll be trading in for an IS300!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 6000 miles |
| Previous car | Lexus IS200 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd July, 2001 |