2000 Lexus IS200 SE from Germany - Comments

I don't know what everyone is takling about. I'm planning to buy my own RS200. Hope it is good as it sounds.

My mate just bought an IS200. and it is a pile of crap. the interior is cheap, plasticy and tacky!all that pathetic silver coated plastic around the dash and gear stick! its so tacky. you can't compare it to a BMW or MERC. i know you get more on it for the price, but you compromise status, quality, performance, and looks. the dials look like there off a deep diving watch!

No, no, this car is quite good value for money, but the compromise is too big for me!

He got beaten off t he lights by a nissan micra, and a Peugeot 405 estate! sporty car, I think not!

Are you kidding? I agree with the IS200 not being as powerful as other car, but its handling is definitely one of the best I ever drove!

Did you say your friend lost to other cars? might be due to the fact that he isn't cut for driving. And cheap plastic? Did you friend bought a toy car from some toy store? The Lexus IS200 provides quality stuff interiorly.

I think his mate must have been doing his nails or putting lipstick on if he got beat from the lights by a micra or Peugeot estate, OK it aint the fastest car around, but then again few cars are built this good. Everything about it shouts quality! This car has just about everything and I aint got a clue what car YOU drive? Maybe a micra? Or Peugeot estate? I think this is the old green eyed monster raising its head! Your jealous mate!

Cool! a supporter too bad I don't know where you are from. By the way what car are you driving? I am from Singapore driving a IS200 and it's definitely good enough for me. It's actually even better than my old Mercedes C200 that I used to drive.

Does any of the people that wrote a bad review know anything about cars?

The IS 200 is probably the best car in its category ever built. As for power problems, you should note that there is a variety of engines. The 2000cc dual VVTi 4-cyl I drove, has about 220bhp and I never noticed any problems with steering or noise. On the contrary, I found it to be extremely quiet for such a powerful car.

For those that still insist that the power is not enough, just try out the Celica GT4 with 260bhp and if they think that's not enough I can lend you my GT4 which has some modifications and can perform with more than 500bhp. Make sure though that you bring an extra set of pants with you. Some people should first decide what they want to drive. a Sports car or a family car. As for comparison with other european or even american cars, no one who knows anything about cars would even spend valuable seconds thinking about it until US and EU car manufacturers come to the point where one month old brand new cars do not need a mechanic.

I am now on my second Lexus IS200. I bought my first in 2000 which I sold after a year. I have since had an new Audi TT 180bhp, Mercedes 2003 E240 Auto, Mercedes CLK200 Auto and a BMW 316i.

The best was the E240, second is my current 2004 IS200 sport Auto. The TT was nice, but the ride firm and the cabin felt tight. The CLK was also good, but for the money?

I don't know what this American guy is on about. The IS200 is a super car, well powered, equipped and one of the most silent in its class.

The IS200 is underpowered, noisy and the interior, to my eyes is a mess - it looks very tacky and the plastics are cheap to look at and to touch. The interior space is also cramped and the cabin is too narrow. It just does not feel like a compact executive car should feel.

I recently sold my IS200 for the IS300 2,5 V6 and can't understand why all the fuzz with Mercendes and BMW. We use Mercendes as taxis in my country and BMW s are owned by anyone that can take a loan of 27,000€. Lexus has style and more power than you need. As for American cars please give me a break!You don't know what driving is and you really don't know about cars. The Japanese gave 180Hp from an 1,6lt 20V engine in 1988 and you need today 2,0lt to do the same or supercharge the engine. Bush can't jump amigos...

I've been looking at an IS200 SE for a while now and am very pleased to finally have one to call my own.

The interior and exterior are aggressive and well designed in my opinion and the handling is superb. Engine-wise, I love this car its fast, smooth and quiet for its size and fair enough it might not be that quick off the mark, but as soon as your into 2nd gear onwards you feel the car has lots of torque.

For its price.. I have to say that the Lexus is200 SE is the best value for money executive/family/sport car on the market. Full Stop.

Don't Hate, Regulate! Go get a Lexus people!