Lyndonlim

Yesterday, I went for probable my 8th test drive of the IS200. And I've got to say that though no matter how positive you want to be, its a slow car. Slower than quite a lot of Camrys i would say. So it doesn't really matter how it handles because there really isn't enough power to take it out of the corner. I am not really a rev head either as I will be satisfied with a car that can do 10 seconds 0 to 100. however the IS feels like its more like 11.3 from 0 to 100. Its a weird car...almost confused of what it wants to be. I drove a manual IS by the way. These comments are not meant to insult. Its my frank opinion on my experience. Its such a pity because it looks like the car did have some potential, however the weight kills it, the weird gear box ratio also kills it.....

I don't think we have a RS200 here is Australia. I guess the question I am asking is how does the IS200 handle in comparison to its competitors like the Honda Euro, Mazda6 and Subaru Impreza base models. All of the mentioned cars are faster than a 6 speed IS200 with the exception of the Impreza base model. It should have an advantage because of its close to ideal weight distribution.

Hi Guys, I really need your advice on whether I should purchase a second hand IS200. I have just sold my MX5 because of a coming baby so I am looking for a MX5 handling car with 4 doors. I like the IS200 because if its close to 50:50 weight distribution. Please tell me how the car handles at the limit ? I have driven the car and so far, I do like what I am experiencing except that it may be a bit too refined for my taste. 9.5/10 magazine reviews I have read have mentioned that the IS200 is not as good of a driver's car as it is pretending to be. However, my experience with test drives is proving otherwise, it has been very very difficult for me to unstuck the car in tight corners. Am I missing something ? Of course there is going to be some biasness here being an IS200 forum but your most unbiased feedback would be greatly appreciated.