Car suggestions
Car suggestions
It has to be;
Automatic (he can no longer work a clutch due to disability)
Economic(ish) (Basically no 15mpg cars)
Decent acceleration
Rear Wheel Drive
4doors and reasonably comfortable (Again disability requires it)
Finally it has to be Japanese; he seems to have a hate for Euroboxes.
I have personally been thinking of the Altezza or Aristo, both quite nice for daily drivers though in different leagues really with the Aristo being a quite huge car and the Altezza a Lexus rebadged.
I am favouring the Altezza due to the engine, I know a hell of a lot about it due to research I did for my own car.
Any input will be greatly appreciated :biggrin:
Cheers guys
Red
I realise I might possibly be asking this too soon but it is currently a pressing matter. I have basically been tasked with finding my dad a replacement car but he has some stipulations.
It has to be;
Automatic (he can no longer work a clutch due to disability)
Economic(ish) (Basically no 15mpg cars)
Decent acceleration
Rear Wheel Drive
4doors and reasonably comfortable (Again disability requires it)
Finally it has to be Japanese; he seems to have a hate for Euroboxes.
I have personally been thinking of the Altezza or Aristo, both quite nice for daily drivers though in different leagues really with the Aristo being a quite huge car and the Altezza a Lexus rebadged.
I am favouring the Altezza due to the engine, I know a hell of a lot about it due to research I did for my own car.
Any input will be greatly appreciated :biggrin:
Cheers guys
Red
3L engine (2JZ-GE)
Auto Gearbox
Style and comfort
4 Doors
Rear wheel drive
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Sparkystav
13-06-2017, 11:07 AM #2The Lexus IS300 fits the bill perfectly IMHO.
3L engine (2JZ-GE)
Auto Gearbox
Style and comfort
4 Doors
Rear wheel drive
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If you want more comfort, go for the Lexus rather than the Altezza, spec levels are higher, and things like soundproofing are better on the Lexus.
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
The IS300 does about 20mpg around town I think, maybe 25 combined? It's quite similar to the IS200 auto in terms of economy.
If you want more comfort, go for the Lexus rather than the Altezza, spec levels are higher, and things like soundproofing are better on the Lexus.
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Is200/ altezza as200 straight 6 2l
Is300 straight 6 3l
The IS are higher specs then altezza, also IS are easy and normally cheaper to get hold of then altezza.
trying to find mpg, bhp now
BHP, TORQUE, UNDER STEER, OVERSTEER FOR DUMMYS
BHP- how fast you hit the wall, TORQUE- how far you push the wall
OVER STEER- Dont see the wall, UNDER STEER- You do see it
1999 Blue IS200 SportTRD kit, K&N Filter
garyskisplym
13-06-2017, 12:32 PM #5Altezza rs200 straight 4 2l
Is200/ altezza as200 straight 6 2l
Is300 straight 6 3l
The IS are higher specs then altezza, also IS are easy and normally cheaper to get hold of then altezza.
trying to find mpg, bhp now
BHP, TORQUE, UNDER STEER, OVERSTEER FOR DUMMYS
BHP- how fast you hit the wall, TORQUE- how far you push the wall
OVER STEER- Dont see the wall, UNDER STEER- You do see it
1999 Blue IS200 SportTRD kit, K&N Filter
Fry-Up I get better mpg than 20, nearer 30, just round town, and I drive carefully
Really? That's quite impressive!
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Fry-Up I get better mpg than 20, nearer 30, just round town, and I drive carefully
Really? That's quite impressive!
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
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