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Differences between Altezza, IS200 & IS300

Differences between Altezza, IS200 & IS300

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parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
22-06-2017, 09:42 AM
#11
Protok What's all this revving the nuts off it stuff?
I have a 3SGE in my MR2 and that is perfectly drive-able as a daily driver without having to rev it's tits off.

It's more a case of driver focused but comfortable whilst being spacious.

Fair enough, but the MR2 is probably a fair bit lighter than the IS/Altezza - I know the IS200 needs to be revved to get any power out of it, and from what I've heard the RS200 is similar..........

But what I was getting at was not that it needs to be revved like crazy, but more that the IS300 will give you far smoother, effortless power in comparison.

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]
parthiban
22-06-2017, 09:42 AM #11

Protok What's all this revving the nuts off it stuff?
I have a 3SGE in my MR2 and that is perfectly drive-able as a daily driver without having to rev it's tits off.

It's more a case of driver focused but comfortable whilst being spacious.

Fair enough, but the MR2 is probably a fair bit lighter than the IS/Altezza - I know the IS200 needs to be revved to get any power out of it, and from what I've heard the RS200 is similar..........

But what I was getting at was not that it needs to be revved like crazy, but more that the IS300 will give you far smoother, effortless power in comparison.


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]

Protok
Junior Member
26
22-06-2017, 11:43 AM
#12
The 3SGE is about 70kg lighter than the 1GFE and the Altezza is apparently lighter than the IS200 though I've yet to find evidence.

The IS300 interests me but then there is the 2jz maintenance costs which do not appeal to me. A 2litre is probably best when thinking of the road tax, petrol and maintenance.

@Chri5: I require an auto so the 3SGTE IS200 is out of the question for me, even if I do want to have a try of it, I quite disliked the 3SGTE in the MR2, probably more controlled and in place in the IS200.
Protok
22-06-2017, 11:43 AM #12

The 3SGE is about 70kg lighter than the 1GFE and the Altezza is apparently lighter than the IS200 though I've yet to find evidence.

The IS300 interests me but then there is the 2jz maintenance costs which do not appeal to me. A 2litre is probably best when thinking of the road tax, petrol and maintenance.

@Chri5: I require an auto so the 3SGTE IS200 is out of the question for me, even if I do want to have a try of it, I quite disliked the 3SGTE in the MR2, probably more controlled and in place in the IS200.

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
23-06-2017, 01:16 AM
#13
Protok The 3SGE is about 70kg lighter than the 1GFE and the Altezza is apparently lighter than the IS200 though I've yet to find evidence.

The IS300 interests me but then there is the 2jz maintenance costs which do not appeal to me. A 2litre is probably best when thinking of the road tax, petrol and maintenance.

Yep the Altezza is definitely lighter than the IS200 because it has less sound proofing and such, but it probably doesn't make a massive difference. I've never heard of the IS300 being more expensive to maintain than the IS200, but it will be slightly heavier on fuel.

Road tax is identical for both so that isn't really an issue (between the IS200 and IS300, not sure what the Altezza is)

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]
parthiban
23-06-2017, 01:16 AM #13

Protok The 3SGE is about 70kg lighter than the 1GFE and the Altezza is apparently lighter than the IS200 though I've yet to find evidence.

The IS300 interests me but then there is the 2jz maintenance costs which do not appeal to me. A 2litre is probably best when thinking of the road tax, petrol and maintenance.

Yep the Altezza is definitely lighter than the IS200 because it has less sound proofing and such, but it probably doesn't make a massive difference. I've never heard of the IS300 being more expensive to maintain than the IS200, but it will be slightly heavier on fuel.

Road tax is identical for both so that isn't really an issue (between the IS200 and IS300, not sure what the Altezza is)


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]

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
23-06-2017, 01:28 AM
#14
my last service at lexus was around the £300 mark, tyres i run p zero rossos they seem to last 6 months at £125 a corner, i go through £30 of petrol every 3 or 4 days driving to work and back at 15 miles per day. tax was £245. they are the main spending points i can think of for running my 2002 is300.
is300_dino
23-06-2017, 01:28 AM #14

my last service at lexus was around the £300 mark, tyres i run p zero rossos they seem to last 6 months at £125 a corner, i go through £30 of petrol every 3 or 4 days driving to work and back at 15 miles per day. tax was £245. they are the main spending points i can think of for running my 2002 is300.

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
23-06-2017, 02:29 AM
#15
is300_dino my last service at lexus was around the £300 mark, tyres i run p zero rossos they seem to last 6 months at £125 a corner, i go through £30 of petrol every 3 or 4 days driving to work and back at 15 miles per day. tax was £245. they are the main spending points i can think of for running my 2002 is300.

Your tyres last 6 months? How many miles do you do?

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]
parthiban
23-06-2017, 02:29 AM #15

is300_dino my last service at lexus was around the £300 mark, tyres i run p zero rossos they seem to last 6 months at £125 a corner, i go through £30 of petrol every 3 or 4 days driving to work and back at 15 miles per day. tax was £245. they are the main spending points i can think of for running my 2002 is300.

Your tyres last 6 months? How many miles do you do?


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]

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
23-06-2017, 03:05 AM
#16
parthiban Your tyres last 6 months? How many miles do you do?

More importantly, when was your geo last checked?
DaveEdin
23-06-2017, 03:05 AM #16

parthiban Your tyres last 6 months? How many miles do you do?

More importantly, when was your geo last checked?

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
23-06-2017, 03:17 AM
#17
Dino that a concern that your changing your tyres every 6 month.
Are the tread on your tyres bold across the whole wheel surface?

Could it be your GEO that's out?
Lexusboy
23-06-2017, 03:17 AM #17

Dino that a concern that your changing your tyres every 6 month.
Are the tread on your tyres bold across the whole wheel surface?

Could it be your GEO that's out?

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
23-06-2017, 03:52 AM
#18
is300_dino my last service at lexus was around the £300 mark, tyres i run p zero rossos they seem to last 6 months at £125 a corner, i go through £30 of petrol every 3 or 4 days driving to work and back at 15 miles per day. tax was £245. they are the main spending points i can think of for running my 2002 is300.

I thought the Boxter was bad on tyres, they last 8000 miles f your careful.......

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
23-06-2017, 03:52 AM #18

is300_dino my last service at lexus was around the £300 mark, tyres i run p zero rossos they seem to last 6 months at £125 a corner, i go through £30 of petrol every 3 or 4 days driving to work and back at 15 miles per day. tax was £245. they are the main spending points i can think of for running my 2002 is300.

I thought the Boxter was bad on tyres, they last 8000 miles f your careful.......


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

todd
Senior Member
282
23-06-2017, 08:22 AM
#19
Protok The IS300 interests me but then there is the 2jz maintenance costs which do not appeal to me.

Wouldn't worry about servicing the 2JZ, cracking engines and pretty much bullet proof.

Toyota Altezza Z Edition.

[Image: sig.jpg]
todd
23-06-2017, 08:22 AM #19

Protok The IS300 interests me but then there is the 2jz maintenance costs which do not appeal to me.

Wouldn't worry about servicing the 2JZ, cracking engines and pretty much bullet proof.


Toyota Altezza Z Edition.

[Image: sig.jpg]

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