Any Difference Between '99 Is200 And 2000 Is200 Model

[phusion]

Hey everyone,

looking into getting a second hand Lexus IS200, and was just wondering what to look out for when inspecting the car e.g. any common problems/issues this model might have?

Also is there any big difference between the 99 model and the 2000 model.

Thanks for your help guys.

[left_kidney]

i bought a 2000 is200 12 months ago and i have needed, new clutch, window regulators, starter motor, foggy headlight, engine issues (leaking gasket) 170,000 ks.
i don't think there is much difference at all between them, seen as it seems that the 99 and 2000 both have the same common issues.

despite all that i would spend my lifesavings again to keep her alive just because shes sooo much fun to drive! and chicks love it ;)

[shaun.had]

What are these common issues you speak of?

[left_kidney]

regulators, foggy headlights (drivers side), oil leaks and ive heard the ball joints go, aslong as its had a good history and you keep it maintained well you should be good for a while

[dk2153]

i heard that s1's had alot more problems than s2's.. try and get one 01 onwards if possible.. theres a thread which shows every single difference but imo s2 are more reliable and look better with the tinted headlights..

[phusion]

thanks for the help guys! appreciated

[phusion]

hey guys goin to look at some is200s this week, wanted to ask how do i know if the lexus im looking at has lsd ? do all is200 sports lux come factory with it, i looked at some threads but they were all for the is300 so i dont know if thats the same thing? thanks for the help in advance :)

[left_kidney]

whats lsd?

[phusion]

limited slip diff

[left_kidney]

The lexus is200's sports come with limited slip differential standard. I do not think the non sports have it.
cheers.

[dangerousjzx110]

What about differences with the airbags? Only reason why is I'm needing one for my jzx110 just want to see what the airbag connector differences are?

[GGPIS300]

I don't think there were any significant differences between '99 and 2000, the only major refresh was in 2001:

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/508C70F8A784984DCA256B090001455A

Note that Lexus actually removed parts in the later years and made them options, so later years aren't always better...