Lexus IS200 diesel - I just dont get it

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Why are 3 or 4 year old examples with low mileage so cheap?

The equivilent Audis, BMWs and even Fords/Vauxhalls seem to be priced higher.

Presumably being Jap they're more reliable too.

I just dont get it.

Might have to buy one!!

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BonzoG said:

Do you mean the IS220d? Or the old shape?


My folks had one and as said, the gearing is comical. 6th only ever felt comfortable at around the ton (so I've heard ahem), and in town you were constantly in 1st/2nd gear. Fuel economy was terrible for a modern diesel. 26mpg about town, lucky to push 40 on a relaxed trip up to the Highlands. The thing does weigh nearly 2 tonnes wet though!

However, whilst the electric steering lacks a bit of feel they are lovely to hustle along a back road in despite the weight, and the build quality inside comprehensively sts all over a lot of more expensive metal. With the right options (Mark Levinson + Nav) they are a very nice place to be in.

No, the current shape chap. 08 plates

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BonzoG said:

Sorry - didn't realise they'd released an IS200d not that long ago! Thought from the title you might have meant the old IS200, or mistyped the newer IS220d.

Detuned by 30bhp apparently? With the same gearbox, I doubt that'll be much fun to drive. Involving, but in a 'constantly having to work it' way. Shame.

Ah dear. I did mean the IS220d and NOT I repeat NOT the IS200d.

Were the above comments for the 2 litres diesel only and not the 2.2?