I agree the combination of inline 6 manual transmission and rear wheel drive. It ticks every box for me. I love my is200. For me when I first saw one I new this is destined to be an enthusiasts car and a classic. Never mind the slightly low 150hp the driving experience is super satisfying.
@4JZI I have some lifestyle Modifications. A newer head unit which I will soon be updating again. I added Cruise control which was deleted for manual transmission. And I changed all of the orange lights in the car to blue. Other than those mods it's all original. Mine is black with ivory interior. Sports Luxury badge with leather/suede combo seats and sunroof. I have often thought about an engine swap but for now I am keeping it stock as it's almost time for my boys to start learning to drive. I couldn't think of a better car for kids to learn in.
Oh wow very subtle mods very nice. I’m sure your boys will love to learn in that for a first car aswell. Wish I did instead of a fiesta ahaha. I’ve had to part ways with my IS contemplating a 300zx now…
Hi, I too am an owner of one is200 manual and I’m just wondering, how did you get to install cruise control on yours? I was thinking of doing some programming with arduino and do an adaptation with the original lever of the cc, but if there is a simpler way, please tell me!! I would be much appreciated with that information.
Deffo recommend tuning after putting a turbo in 🥵 lots of kits out there can try do yourself or there’s people who put kits in at like 2k here in the UK. Headlights I think people heat the outside and put in oven to open it up and then u can change the wiring of the headlights etc. hope that was somewhat helpful 👌otherwise someone else please comment!
I've had one of these for a year and a half now and it's been mostly reliable so far (175,000ish Miles on the clock). Only really had to replace a couple of brake lights since they'd probably never been replaced. I've also had to redo most of the front suspension on one side but that's entirely my fault because I ended up sending it on top of a lane divider one rainy night by accident (don't cheap out on tires people, I learned that the hard way). Gave me the opportunity to lower it on coils to finally get rid of that Monster Truck fitment the car originally comes with, so it's all good. Do they look good ? Taste is very much opinion-based, I'd argue that they do, but opinions are opinions. I don't pick sides nor discriminate (except when it comes to Drivetrain and the amount of Cylinders. I got tired of 4 banger-powered euro hatches for a while now) which is why I also love 3 series. I feel like most people are too often only on one side of the fence. Yes BMW sucks ass at making reliable cooling systems, but damn do they look nice, I still want an E36/E46 with a 3L in it. I don't mind having to wrench a little to keep such nice cars up and running. What annoys me with the IS200 is that the Fuel economy is basically non-existent (I basically barely get 400 miles off a full tank if I really feather the gas, around 350 Miles with normal driving, and about 300 Miles if I drive it like I stole it) and the 1G-FE doesn't make any power. 155HP just isn't enough for this little sedan and 0-60 times are rather underwhelming. The damn thing does have VVTi but it only kicks on at around 5,500RPMs if I remember correctly. Which only leaves 1,000RPMs before RedLine. With all that said.. I still love mine and would very much like to JZ swap when my 1G finally blows up, so putting money aside to be prepared when that happens. Need to do a Timing belt + Alternator first though. Toyotas are reliable but no one escapes basic maintenance haha
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I bought one to drive for a bit with the intention to flip and upgrade but I’m in love. I’m keeping it and am in the process of making it even better. 👌
My first car ever was a BMW E30 1.8is with welded diff, it had the same plates as the black Lexus from the beginning of the video. This car without any ABS or traction control taught me a lot. Unfortunately, a drunk woman hit me in front and I had to sell the car for parts. Later I bought an e36 and to this day I only drive RWD cars. I also had an Is 200 in 2016, if someone has just received their license and wants a RWD car and doesn't want a BMW, I think it's a really good car to start with. The only problem is low power and high fuel consumption, but if you have LPG it's not even that bad. Sorry for my english, Im from poland :)
Glad to know my video is reaching different places around the world. Well said! Your English is understandable dw. So you’re saying bmw instead of Lexus? :0
I have had mine for 4 years love it people always come up to me saying it looks to good I do have a body kit and come rims and looks mint but I do say that turboing this car it one expensive and that u can’t really push to much power in it the weight is the best thing about it 50/50 balance
The price in Australia for an is200 is ridiculous to the point they arnt worth buying, there is no power and the autos are only Available now at just over 100hp and a 4 speed transmission you’re not going anywhere. On top of that the mod support here is ridiculous your looking at over 2k just for a BN kit and 5k in shipping
@@Revm4n for sure jz swaps , sr20, uz, ls, k swaps , barra . heck a guy in Australia put a 1gzfe v12 in his lol . Ive got a white 200 that i plan to 1j swap when its financially viable .
it is a is300, he doesn't know the difference between a IS300 and a IS200, the europeans got the is200 which is a 4 cylinder we got a IS300 here in the states which came with a NA 2jz 3.0 6 cylinder. source: I own a heavily modified is300.
Absolutly gutless car just pay the extra for a is300 I have both and the is300 is such a better car the is200 is so so so so very slow and sluggish people do turbo them but they either blow up or it just wakes the engine up not much power to be gained with the 1gfe must say it is pretty good on fuel will fuel up once every weak but other than that just get a is300 not really much point on sinking money into this car with it not having a solid engine drive great and great interior but again. Just get a 300
Funny that you say that because there are zero 2jz based race engines in a high level of racing. The 3s however has the 503E that was used from circuit to rally. Toyota only ever used the 4 cylinder turbos and V8. 🤷
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Rwd, 6 cylinder, factory manual (IS200 anyway), still look great, built good
Yessssss! Do you have one of your own?
@@Revm4n I don’t but looked into getting one as a fun daily
@@southerndiy1 would recommend to be honest - if you have bit more of a budget go for the is300
@@Revm4n I used to have a GS300 and it was great
Got one!
I bought my yellow is 200 brand new in 2000!! I was 24..still have it 23 years later only 85,000kms..yellow and yes.. a manual
Oh wow that’s impressive! We be keeping the IS200 community aliveeee‼️🫡 have you modified it?
I agree the combination of inline 6 manual transmission and rear wheel drive. It ticks every box for me. I love my is200. For me when I first saw one I new this is destined to be an enthusiasts car and a classic. Never mind the slightly low 150hp the driving experience is super satisfying.
What a beautiful rwd car to own have you modified it?
@4JZI I have some lifestyle Modifications. A newer head unit which I will soon be updating again. I added Cruise control which was deleted for manual transmission. And I changed all of the orange lights in the car to blue. Other than those mods it's all original. Mine is black with ivory interior. Sports Luxury badge with leather/suede combo seats and sunroof. I have often thought about an engine swap but for now I am keeping it stock as it's almost time for my boys to start learning to drive. I couldn't think of a better car for kids to learn in.
Oh wow very subtle mods very nice. I’m sure your boys will love to learn in that for a first car aswell. Wish I did instead of a fiesta ahaha. I’ve had to part ways with my IS contemplating a 300zx now…
@4JZI I hope you will record a video when you do. I drove a 300zx once but the turbo was flogged out so it was a bit slow.
Hi, I too am an owner of one is200 manual and I’m just wondering, how did you get to install cruise control on yours? I was thinking of doing some programming with arduino and do an adaptation with the original lever of the cc, but if there is a simpler way, please tell me!! I would be much appreciated with that information.
I love mine and thinking of tuning it. This white one on 3:56 in video is 🔥🔥🔥
If anyone know how they changed the headlights like that pls let me know
Deffo recommend tuning after putting a turbo in 🥵 lots of kits out there can try do yourself or there’s people who put kits in at like 2k here in the UK. Headlights I think people heat the outside and put in oven to open it up and then u can change the wiring of the headlights etc. hope that was somewhat helpful 👌otherwise someone else please comment!
I've had one of these for a year and a half now and it's been mostly reliable so far (175,000ish Miles on the clock). Only really had to replace a couple of brake lights since they'd probably never been replaced. I've also had to redo most of the front suspension on one side but that's entirely my fault because I ended up sending it on top of a lane divider one rainy night by accident (don't cheap out on tires people, I learned that the hard way). Gave me the opportunity to lower it on coils to finally get rid of that Monster Truck fitment the car originally comes with, so it's all good.
Do they look good ? Taste is very much opinion-based, I'd argue that they do, but opinions are opinions. I don't pick sides nor discriminate (except when it comes to Drivetrain and the amount of Cylinders. I got tired of 4 banger-powered euro hatches for a while now) which is why I also love 3 series. I feel like most people are too often only on one side of the fence. Yes BMW sucks ass at making reliable cooling systems, but damn do they look nice, I still want an E36/E46 with a 3L in it. I don't mind having to wrench a little to keep such nice cars up and running.
What annoys me with the IS200 is that the Fuel economy is basically non-existent (I basically barely get 400 miles off a full tank if I really feather the gas, around 350 Miles with normal driving, and about 300 Miles if I drive it like I stole it) and the 1G-FE doesn't make any power. 155HP just isn't enough for this little sedan and 0-60 times are rather underwhelming. The damn thing does have VVTi but it only kicks on at around 5,500RPMs if I remember correctly. Which only leaves 1,000RPMs before RedLine.
With all that said.. I still love mine and would very much like to JZ swap when my 1G finally blows up, so putting money aside to be prepared when that happens.
Need to do a Timing belt + Alternator first though. Toyotas are reliable but no one escapes basic maintenance haha
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Should’ve boosted it
just bought a sportcross with a welded diff, having tons of fun in this thing
Drifting a saloon 😢 drifting a sports cross 😏. How come you went sports cross though?
@@Revm4n It looks nicer(rear end styling fits the front end much more than sedan's tailights do) and is quite a bit more practical for daily.
@@Kacpa2 they do look nice to be fair, guess I’ve always preferred saloons over sport cross. Maybe I need to get one to see what it’s like hmm
i have is200 for 1 year ,and i think this car is so sooooo insane
honestly so fun to driveee
I bought one to drive for a bit with the intention to flip and upgrade but I’m in love. I’m keeping it and am in the process of making it even better. 👌
Good choice! 👍 beauty of a beast
i have mine !!! I love it !!!
@@brunobonnier4541 how can one not love the Lexus is200! Durable buildable and driftable ;)
My first car ever was a BMW E30 1.8is with welded diff, it had the same plates as the black Lexus from the beginning of the video. This car without any ABS or traction control taught me a lot. Unfortunately, a drunk woman hit me in front and I had to sell the car for parts. Later I bought an e36 and to this day I only drive RWD cars. I also had an Is 200 in 2016, if someone has just received their license and wants a RWD car and doesn't want a BMW, I think it's a really good car to start with. The only problem is low power and high fuel consumption, but if you have LPG it's not even that bad.
Sorry for my english, Im from poland :)
Glad to know my video is reaching different places around the world. Well said! Your English is understandable dw. So you’re saying bmw instead of Lexus? :0
@@Revm4n BMW simply has cheaper parts and more swap engines to choose from than Lexus.
@@czarek1944Lexus is meant to be more ‘reliable’ I guess
I have had mine for 4 years love it people always come up to me saying it looks to good I do have a body kit and come rims and looks mint but I do say that turboing this car it one expensive and that u can’t really push to much power in it the weight is the best thing about it 50/50 balance
you hit the nail on the head with this - is200s will always be great!
Nice video dude! Love my IS200, love working on it and sharing it on my youtube channel too 😁
I'll check it out! Nice maybe we can do a video together one day I actually sold mine recently gonna buy a 300zx I think
@4JZI sounds good my bro 😁
U got socials or anything? Can try cook something up
I have IS200 LE 2003 Manual, next year i considering 2JZ swap, with turbo kit
Deffo recommend 🎉 the thing I never got to doing 😢
The price in Australia for an is200 is ridiculous to the point they arnt worth buying, there is no power and the autos are only Available now at just over 100hp and a 4 speed transmission you’re not going anywhere. On top of that the mod support here is ridiculous your looking at over 2k just for a BN kit and 5k in shipping
Australiaaaa damn what would you get instead?
this is true , kits/aero is expensive to ship to aus . 9/10 there engine swapped or turbo thrown into them for some extra spice and manual swapped
@@CDN296 Great sleeper builds can be made then 😳
@@Revm4n for sure jz swaps , sr20, uz, ls, k swaps , barra . heck a guy in Australia put a 1gzfe v12 in his lol . Ive got a white 200 that i plan to 1j swap when its financially viable .
@@CDN296nice! Hope you get it done asap!!
nice vidoe they are good cars for sho i have a 2005 with a beam engine with a 6 cylinder
You got the ALTEZZA? 😮
yea it is and a automatic as well
I have a ls400 an it’s just as amazing
Looks better? idk
nooooooooo im here in japan we dont use 6 but 4 3sge beam engine bro
Ahhh damn thanks for clarifying! In Europe it’s 6 cylinder 3G fe engine
@@Revm4n yep we have two types of altezza here the AS and the RS
What are those wheels!??
18s I believe deep dish jdm type not chrome - you like em?
Bruh, adjust your intro music and your voice over level. Your music is annoyingly loud and your voice over is basically whispering.
Thank you for this 😅 I’ve actually changed my intro now and noted for my future vids! Appreciate it 🎉
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Isn’t it a Lexus IS300?
No it’s the Lexus is200
Would be is300 but to be the best car has to be budget friendly too so is200 good option for everyone
it is a is300, he doesn't know the difference between a IS300 and a IS200, the europeans got the is200 which is a 4 cylinder we got a IS300 here in the states which came with a NA 2jz 3.0 6 cylinder. source: I own a heavily modified is300.
@@wannabegamer919 but I’m referring to the is200? Same car diff engine I agree
@@wannabegamer919 you dont know the diffrence :D is200 is 6 cyl 2 liter NA. And is300 has 2jz-ge. Altezza has the 4 cyl 3sge beams enigine.
Absolutly gutless car just pay the extra for a is300 I have both and the is300 is such a better car the is200 is so so so so very slow and sluggish people do turbo them but they either blow up or it just wakes the engine up not much power to be gained with the 1gfe must say it is pretty good on fuel will fuel up once every weak but other than that just get a is300 not really much point on sinking money into this car with it not having a solid engine drive great and great interior but again. Just get a 300
Agreed but they cost so much initially especially now
personally, i just dislike the 2 red dots on the back, it don't make sense to me
Fair but is there a car you like from front to back? No dislikes about it? 🤔
@@Revm4n well, personally the e36 is amazing but if we're talking japanese then probably 240sx
240sx what a beauty but pricey ahah@@meizind6555
You fool, these 2 red dots make the IS 200 more distinctive. One can recognise an IS 200 just from these 2 tail fog lights.
@@tokmindegy8976 don't mean they dont look odd
2jzge > 3sge
Lame video too
Agreed 2jz lovely engine but the gfe is fuel efficient 🤪
Funny that you say that because there are zero 2jz based race engines in a high level of racing. The 3s however has the 503E that was used from circuit to rally. Toyota only ever used the 4 cylinder turbos and V8. 🤷
@@90beastmasterthe 2jz was fuel efficient?
I’d definitely rather drive a bmw
How? Which one? None modified look as clean as an IS modified
@@Revm4n well I drive a 2020 m5 🫠
I would rather drive a chaser@@thanos8914
😂😂😂😂
So would bmw owners but they're always in the shop.