IS200t Test Drive
09-04-15, 09:47 AM
#16
No. The vehicle feels great, however.
The weight reduction with the 4 cylinder over the V6 is noticeable. The car handles a little better than it's 350 counterpart. It even shares the same large front disc brakes as the 350 as well, which is nice.
More than likely, I will be leasing a 200t F Sport over a 350 (unless they beef the 350 by MY2017).
The weight reduction with the 4 cylinder over the V6 is noticeable. The car handles a little better than it's 350 counterpart. It even shares the same large front disc brakes as the 350 as well, which is nice.
More than likely, I will be leasing a 200t F Sport over a 350 (unless they beef the 350 by MY2017).
09-04-15, 09:49 AM
#17
14lbs of boost from the factory. I think a turbo-back exhaust and intake would really wake this car up, and will give you similar performance to an IS350.
The benefit with going 200t will be the increase in fuel economy. My IS350 is an absolute pig for a low 14 second car. The only thing that would keep me on the fence is the lack of Mark Levinson in the 200t.
I like my upgraded stereo, a lot.
The benefit with going 200t will be the increase in fuel economy. My IS350 is an absolute pig for a low 14 second car. The only thing that would keep me on the fence is the lack of Mark Levinson in the 200t.
I like my upgraded stereo, a lot.
09-04-15, 10:03 AM
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If I remember right the Turbo 4 cylinder is actaully heavier than 2.5 V6 and the total weight of 200T is 77 lb heavier than 250.
09-04-15, 10:10 AM
#19
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Interesting feedback. I expect the 200t to be a great car.
FWIW, the Lexus Product Information sheet for the IS lists the 200t as only 10 pounds lighter than the 350 RWD. I'm glad that it feels lighter than that.
FWIW, the Lexus Product Information sheet for the IS lists the 200t as only 10 pounds lighter than the 350 RWD. I'm glad that it feels lighter than that.
09-04-15, 11:11 AM
#21
No. The vehicle feels great, however.
The weight reduction with the 4 cylinder over the V6 is noticeable. The car handles a little better than it's 350 counterpart. It even shares the same large front disc brakes as the 350 as well, which is nice.
More than likely, I will be leasing a 200t F Sport over a 350 (unless they beef the 350 by MY2017).
The weight reduction with the 4 cylinder over the V6 is noticeable. The car handles a little better than it's 350 counterpart. It even shares the same large front disc brakes as the 350 as well, which is nice.
More than likely, I will be leasing a 200t F Sport over a 350 (unless they beef the 350 by MY2017).
Another question. Will the 200t have Sport + or is it only Sport?
09-04-15, 11:16 AM
#22
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YOU GUYS!!! SORRY, IT FELT LIKE FWD, BUT YOU ARE ALL RIGHT, IT'S RWD.
I will admit my error! But it FELT like it drove FWD, but yes it's RWD.
I know my 3IS's ok, ok!!!
09-04-15, 11:20 AM
#24
No. The vehicle feels great, however.
The weight reduction with the 4 cylinder over the V6 is noticeable. The car handles a little better than it's 350 counterpart. It even shares the same large front disc brakes as the 350 as well, which is nice.
More than likely, I will be leasing a 200t F Sport over a 350 (unless they beef the 350 by MY2017).
The weight reduction with the 4 cylinder over the V6 is noticeable. The car handles a little better than it's 350 counterpart. It even shares the same large front disc brakes as the 350 as well, which is nice.
More than likely, I will be leasing a 200t F Sport over a 350 (unless they beef the 350 by MY2017).
09-05-15, 11:10 AM
#29
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About the turbo lag... Is it noticeable only during WOT? What about normal street driving?
09-05-15, 11:16 AM
#30
A lot of are excited about the value of this vehicle, its an amazing machine for the money, especially compared to the current models.
I cant wait to see what can be done with a turbo-back exhaust and some kind of intake.