Altezza FAQ

[Duke_85]

you guys can see it in mudah

http://www.mudah.my/Toyota-Altezza-RS200-Tiptronic--Z-Edition--3372120.htm

 

[nksc]

err..one question..which one is better..altezza or is250??

 

[bushidofang]

bro. Altezza is basically an IS200. It's the model before the current IS250. :l

 

[nksc]

i know..i mean between altezza rs200 and new lexus is250..

 

[ston3r]

i know..i mean between altezza rs200 and new lexus is250..

i would answer that... the new IS250 is quite unlike its predecessor the IS200, which was basically a softer version of the SXE10. Although both IS200 and RS200 shared the same body and chassis, it had a different heart. The BEAMS 3SGE engine produced more hp and was of course the more popular choice.

With the IS250, Toyota decided that there should no longer be a Toyota variant, which is why you don't see any replacement models for the Altezza, which is quite sad. Instead, the IS250 is beefed up to 2.5cc and comes with 206bhp and a 6-speed transmission, with auto mode. The paddle shifts are very accurate and quick to change gears. I was quite surprised when I had the car for the weekend. Basically, it'll give a stock RS200 a run for its money, with emphasis on S-T-O-C-K. And yes, it's powerful enough for u to drift around if u like that sort of driving.

It's quite unfair to compare the IS250 with an Altezza as they are as different as comparing a young blood vs a middle aged man in a sprint race. Many argue that the IS-F is the replacement model of the Altezza, which is out of many people's price range. Unless u have a lot of money, it would be very expensive to buy one.

If u have the money, I would say u should by all means go for the IS250, which is newer and u will not be disappointed with the luxuries in it, especially for the IS250 Luxury model which comes with electric seats, seat heater/cooler, mark levinson sound system, xenon headlights and the works. Sadly though, no sat nav or screen is included.

Hope this answers your question.

 

[deadmetal]

what is da diff between altezza/IS200/IS300, RS200/AS200....
so many models?????

 

[Duke_85]

To make it short same body but with different heart...
you could wiki Lexus IS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia@@AMEPARAM@@/wiki/File:Lexus_IS250_2008_Tungsten_Pearl.jpg" class="image" title="2008 Lexus IS 250">thumb/9/94/Lexus_IS250_2008_Tungsten_Pearl.jpg/250px-Lexus_IS250_2008_Tungsten_Pearl.jpg...

 

[Hanx]

Hi guys,

I drive Dec 1998 Altezza RS200 Z-edition 6MT, i want to know what size of brake pad that fit my car(17 inches rim). Any recomended brand?

 

[aycy]

usually most of us are using trd brake pad or toms brake pad. trd brake pad got better stoping power but got more dust.

 

[stepwyew]

Hanx , hw you find the current brake pad ? If its ok then replace bk the same one . Size? You just go to spare parts shop and tell them is toyota altezza SXE 10 , if you want aftermarket brake pad also tell them the same

Cheers

 

[Hanx]

OK. thanks

 

[Hanx]

Do our Altezza need Anti-Roll bar. Can we feel the difference? anyone have tried?

 

[ling23]

Hi I'm new here just bougth Altezza from Alan, want to know that where do I cheak the gear box oil ? I can't find that? Anybody that ?

 

[wfhan]

ling23, congratz in getting alan's ride.. if u in KL, u can try to visit
- Trial Tuning (salak selatan)
- Visions (sunway & bangsar)
- Alex's (bandar tasik selatan)
but if not mistaken, u from southern area right?
maybe some johorian can share this knowledge.

 

[ling23]

Yea.. Wfhan I from kluang,Johor. so ;( can't join yrs my place no tezza member so bor...

 

[wfhan]

ling23, maybe u can update the altezza member headcount listing on one of the sticky!..

 

[ling23]

Wfhan, wat should I do ? How to join .. ?

 

[wfhan]

Wfhan, wat should I do ? How to join .. ?

u can just update/include your zth nick in the lists...
refer this link

 

[AE111_SEG]

Hi
Recently we have many people looking for Altezza. I put together a table of the estimated value of Altezza based on my observation of the market.

The value is an estimate only and the price will vary depending :
a) Car condition.
b) After market parts.
c) Transmission Type.
d) AP Type.
e) No of owners
f) Most importantly how much loan can get.

Pls let me know if my estimate looks reasonable.

 

[wfhan]

Attached image is what I've come across on LEXUS IS300 on an old magazine recently.
If IS200 & Altezza build/car body is same or similar to IS300, then it pretty much
explained why the value of the car is still considerably high.
https://www.zerotohundred.com/forums/attachments/310092.vB
(click on image to enlarge)