AndyS

Hi All, I am looking at buying a 2017 IS200T and was wondering if anyone had any experience or advice about towing with this car? It would only be towing a small box trailer or possibly a small boat or jet ski later down the track. I would estimate the maximum tow weight would be around 800kg so well less then then 1200kg max. Also any advice on others 200t’s and what you think of them would be appreciated. I am planning on doing a lot of highway driving so looking at the 2017 model as it’s seems to be the first with radar cruise and auto collision brakes. Thanks for your help. Regards Andrew

Thanks for the advice

Hi Rakddon, Thats good to know. I was looking at about 20k but flexible for the right car. Also curious what brake assist does on this model? Is it emergency braking or to do with hill starts? Regards Andrew

Thanks Geoff your advice is greatly appreciated. As I need the car for work I would not normally consider a car this old but keep hearing how reliable they are plus I love driving them. Anyway thanks again. Cheers Andrew

G’day, just after some advice as I want to buy a 2011-2012 IS250 luxury model as I want one with adaptive cruise control because I do a lot of highway driving. My first question is about reliability as I have never owned a Lexus but have always had Japanese cars and need it to be reliable so if it has been serviced regularly do you think it would be reasonable to expect 5-10 years of hassle free driving? Also I am trying to figure out differences between models but what I can figure out is luxury model is only one with adaptive cruise control plus also has sat nav and reverse camera? Lastly how do they go towing? It would be very occasionally I would tow anything and likely well under 1500kgs. Thanks for all your advice. Regards Andrew