Lexus IS200 Sport

More extras than Eastenders, and a load more fun... I'm 27, have a reasonable job in the city, a motorbike as an expensive toy and go on nice holidays twice a year. However, the last (and most expensive) car I've ever owned is a 1989 Escort 1.3 Bonus costing £1200. What's going on?? After much deliberation and a nice big loan I decided the time was right to make that purchase - a car where I didn't have to worry about it breaking down or where rain wouldn't leak through the sunroof / drivers door. With 20k to spend (inc. insurance) and a height problem (6ft 5) I set off to achieve a goal I probably set myself when I was ...  Read the complete review

I am just changing jobs and have spent too much time looking for a new company car(Nice Dilema to be in!) My current car has been a Vauxhall Vectra 2.0DTI yes as diesel! With a budget of £25000 and being bored of driving family cars I fancied a change and have looked at a number of different cars. I finaly have chosen the IS 200 from Lexus. It looks great, it has every creature comfort apart from cruise control(available on auto only) and has the sweetest sounding engine. I test drove this as well as BMW 323 and a Alfa 156 2.0. They are all great cars, I was worried about the Alfa's reliabilty and resale value. The BMW was very ...  Read the complete review

My husband replaced our beloved Rav4 with an IS200 around this time last year, and I was heartbroken. I loved the little 4 wheeler and hated the thought of driving an "old man's car" (ie a saloon), but from the first time I sat behind the wheel, man, did I change my mind! This machine goes like the proverbial off a stick; it growls around town like a pent-up tiger and draws many many admiring glances. I love the smooth gear change, with it's shiny chrome knob and the fact that I can load up 6 CD's in the front, without having to rummage around in the boot, but the best feature of all is the folding door mirrors. No more do I have to ...  Read the complete review

This is almost certainly the female of the species. Smooth natured easy to handle and easy on the eye. I had always driven BMW before and decided I wanted a change. So I opted for the LEXUS 200 sport. The long wait was worthwhile and I was not disappointed from the moment I picked her up. Groundhog days are back when you see how her wide tyres hug the ground. But you have only to open the door of this car and listen to the ease of it closing to know you have bought quality. But the perfection for me is the driving. Along with the gear lift of course, top speed, comfort, style..did I mention looks. Yes I think I like this car. ...  Read the complete review

The Lexus IS200 Sport. I smile just thinking about it. The car is a delight to drive! It glides over the roads as if it were on a cushion of air, and motorway driving is a dream. From the outside, the car has distinctive looks (especially with the optional body kit I saw one - wow did it look agressive!) and is certainly not to be confused with a BMW, which seem to have swamped the market nowadays. The build quality is impeccable leaving nothing to be desired. Everything inside feels as though it was built to last and the doors shut with a satisfying thud. The quality is even apparent in the carefully weighted and effortlessly movable boot lid. ...  Read the complete review