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[vertex]

Hi guys,

Iam looking at purchasing a IS200 ( Altezza ) in the next week or so. Could you guys help me out with things to look for? iam looking at a 1999 model-2000 model. Also any problems that arises that i should also look out for?

Could you guys also fill me in with some data about the IS200, such as fuel economy, power wise. ( used to own a Skyline Gtst, so guessing NA is much more power-less )

Also mods... where can i get them? i know that alot of shops dont stock Altezza parts.

Thanks people

- Vertex

[Muzza]

Hey there and welcome to the party <_< Were are you from B) Alot of parts are bought thru Matt so decide what you want then let him know.

[vertex]

Hey, iam from Victoria in Australia... who is Matt?

Thanks for the welcome guys

[naroka]

Hey, iam from Victoria in Australia... who is Matt?

Thanks for the welcome guys

talk to matt or pm me, I got some IS200 friends in melbourne who may know some stuff about it.

[frylai]

Whos Matt???

Matt =P

[ctk1]

I'm in Melbourne too, Naroka - were do your mates go for parts etc

[vertex]

Nice to meet you matt~ /me makes mental note. Frylai = matt

iam picking up my car this fri ( hopefully... if the guy gets the right paperwork and RWC )

May i ask, what is the difference between the JDM atenna and the aussie delievered one?

Plus how much am i looking for, for the JDM dash tray?

Thanks

[stephenc]

May i ask, what is the difference between the JDM atenna and the aussie delievered one?

Main difference is in the length. Aust = Long, JDM = Short

[voiceinsideyou]

JDM: (albeit a tad bent!)

http://nz.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...e_gallery&id=39

[voiceinsideyou]

Regarding your purchase, I'm not sure what the others here would say - but I really would reccomend getting an RS200 Altezza rather than the IS200 Lexus. Low down torque is arse on the RS200s, but they are significantly more powerful (see pinned threads).

Standard things to look out for (in case you haven't seen already) are whether the factory head unit's CD stacker has the 'ERROR 3' jamming problem, how clunky the gearbox is etc.

As for fuel economy, with my RS200Z, I get a shocking 6.7-7kms per L. :P Probably says more about the way I drive it though.

[voiceinsideyou]

Oh, and check here for a relatively accurate options list on the Altezzas:

http://www.japanvehicles.com/newcars/toyota/Altezza/main.htm

I think the IS200 feature set is closely approximated by an L-edition AS200 on those pages.

Background info: http://www.bonsaicars.com/Altezza/

More feature info: http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/toyota/altezza/

[vertex]

THanks alot voiceinsideyou... very nice car..

Iam in Australia... we only have the IS200 or IS300 ... 2litre, 3litre respectively...

and we dont have the altezza... unable to import in ar.

Thanks-

[Serran]

actually it is possible to import an altezza as a personal.

there is a guy in sydney selling his for 39kaud

but ?uestlove is trying to make him sell it in parts haha :P

[frylai]

Nice to meet you matt~ /me makes mental note. Frylai = matt

iam picking up my car this fri ( hopefully... if the guy gets the right paperwork and RWC )

May i ask, what is the difference between the JDM atenna and the aussie delievered one?

Plus how much am i looking for, for the JDM dash tray?

Thanks

The JDM one is 7" long and the OEM one is 15" Long...if you need an antenna or Dash Tray or anything at all..PM me I will hook you up with the best prices!

Matt =)

[ctk1]

Thanks

The JDM one is 7" long and the OEM one is 15" Long...if you need an antenna or Dash Tray or anything at all..PM me I will hook you up with the best prices!

Matt =)

[Serran]

becareful when buying from ebay for cosmetic items.. alot of them are not worth the money, no matter how cheap it is.

there are many threads in the uk forums on items you should be aware of