Lexus IS200 SE in general

A wise decision for a Company Car driver who nearly went the BMW route ! Try it before ! - Advantages: Very high Specifications, Build Quality, Subtle yet Powerful - Disadvantages: None, None, None

There are very many compact executive cars on our roads today. The BMW 3-Series, Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4, Honda Accord (top of the range), Alfa Romeo 156, Vauxhall Vectra 2.5 V6 CDx. Don't get me wrong, these and other compact executive cars are wonderful, yet for me just one car stands out, the Lexus IS200 and the IS300. At the moment, only the IS200 is available in the UK but the IS300 should be out sooner or later. However, please forgive me if I my information is incorrect, I suspect that the only difference between the two cars is the engine size. The IS200 has a 2.0-litre 6-cylinder engine. The IS300 presumably has a 3.0-litre V6. ...  Read the complete review

I recently had the choice of my new company car. Other managers within my team had either opted for the BMW 323 or the Mercedes C200. I wanted to be different so I chose the Lexus IS200SE. Boy am I glad I did. The equipment spec is second to none. The build quality is superb. The handling is good on all roads. the 157BHP engine is sporty and responsive. I could go on all day about this car. But the really telling thing is when the other managers want to drive it. They can't believe that a Japanese car can more than equal the Germans for quality and spec. O.K, the car may look unusual from the rear with its' unique light cluster, but I get ...  Read the complete review