@@shanuyadav7273 Maaan I can't wait :D Sadly there aren't that many for sale here in Hungary, and their price also doubled since last year, so it will be really hard, but I keep on working and one day I must have one :)
Any chance that you might drive Legacy 3.0r Spec B with a manual?(wagon or sedan). I am torn between choosing IS200/300 Sportcross(if 300 then woth manual swap) and Spec B. I want most sporty and fun feeling wagon, but seating in subarus is really high up and doesnt feel much like an actual sportcar like Celica or any other coupe. What were your thoughts of IS200? Compared to BMWs and other cars you drove so far?
Is possible to test some Legact 3.0 (but very difficult), and almost impossible to find some R spec B for me, sorry. About the IS200, lovely chassis setup, letal weapon if you know how to drive and very funny in any situation, but the engine is clearly below of that chassis work. BMW is good for long circuit corners, but (for me) terrible on Touges.
@@testdrivehero Thanks. Other car i consider is older Hodna Accord maybe even that Type R one sold in late 90s, but i am not sure if these were sold in LHD configuration. Plus i am affraid that interior would bother me, atleast 2000s honda ones are very plasticky and cheap feeling.(we had 2006 CR-V for a while) I have a newer Subaru XV rn, that replaced my 1990 Celica, its quite far away from sportcar feel celica gave me.
@@testdrivehero I guess thing i miss the most is low sitting position(feeling like i am deep in the car) and sensation of speed/mechanicality of shifter, gas pedal etc. Did IS have lower seating position than say Accord or subaru?
@@Kacpa2 Yes, you can find LHD Accord Type R (1998-2003 version) and interior you can see on my channel how good still is on a +330.000km, bad shape condition and still stronger mechanic of a 2.0 147hp version. Enjoy that test! :)
strongflex or other PU bushings do not provide as much benefits to the overall handling as upgrading the ARBs and the shocks to monotube design shock. No need to lower it. If you can get lighter wheels with wider stance that would, combined with stiffer ARBs and monotube shocks (either Bilstein or KONI), provide excellent handling upgrade. I know because I have it and it is night and day vs stock.
Well, I'm partially agree, but not at all. The car stock has great handling since start. No need to lower it, that's true, and the car is not lowered. Just have a replace on the old bushings to brand new and that make the real difference, also that bushings are bit hard than the stock ones. And trust me, you can feel the improve from the old and worn bushings to the new Strongflex on it. Just replacing the suspension and not doing the same with the old bushings is not the way. The real and good way is to replace both to have real upgrade on dynamic.
@@testdrivehero Well, I was considering that all bushing will be in a good condition, not damaged. They don't need to be anything else but rubber. Replacing the upper control arm bushings with PU will create too much noise in the cabin while riding over harsh road. I know that first hand - replaced them back with OEM bushings. Front suspension - control arm and torque rod, both replaced with PU bushings and the result is more direct steering and most importantly - they will never get torn again. I am driving them for 5 years no sign of wear on them. But the real upgrade on the suspension comes not from stiffening the bushings, which are designed to provide more compliance, but from upgrading the actual performing parts like the anti-roll bar and the shock. Both of which will not ruin the comfort, but will provide much better handling, especially at higher speeds. I have the setup and I know firsthand how it affected the ride. I also had a strut bar at first before adding stiffer ARBs. It provided sharp steering alone. But in combination with the stiffer ARB in the front the ride became bumpy and unpredictable, to a point it was scary. So I got rid of the strut bar completely. In my opinion the car should came from factory with stiffer ARBs as they dont ruin the comfort but improve on the handling, a lot.
@@Druze_Tito Yes, I understand you :) I was talking about people who put expensive coilovers on old cars with the same bushings from factory. Thank you SO MUCH for your input man! P.S: In fact, I prefer first of all make an upgrade on the anti-roll bar but you really have to know which one, because you can change the handling completely to worse if you aren't taking care! (More understeering or more oversteering)
@@testdrivehero you're welcome man! On the ARBs subject. I don't mean to advertise them, I have Eibach front and rear. They turned out to be great. Rear on middle stiffness setting (there are 3 holes). To be completely informative. I have Bilstein B6 with factory springs.These shocks were pretty stiff for some time, maybe good 6 months of driving over bumpy roads to get them to soften up. Now they sound sophisticated over bumps, just like the factory ones did. (I had KYB twin-tube standard shocks for a year and they were pretty loud over bumps, not even close to OEM replacement level). PU bushings (only the mentioned two locations in the front) from Siberian Bushings (they are a shore hardness between ordinary PU bushings and rubber and their design is direct replacement for the factory bushing in terms of installation). I also have lighter Alu rims with a wider stance (different, bigger negative ET from factory, sitting further out a little bit, but also can be felt in steering giving the car a little better planted feeling). P.S. - Another IS200 owner, a friend of mine, drove my is200 with the mentioned setup and he was amazed how much better the handling is compared to his is200 which is stock. Also, another friend from the US with an is300 bought the same ARBs by my suggestion and he is super satisfied with the upgrade. I wish Eibach would sponsor me for advertising their great product, cause it's so easy to recommend! lol
@@Druze_TitoCan you explain me (maybe paste a few links of some produts) what should I get for my IS200? I'm not good in mechanics 😅 Previous owner changed everything for strongflex poli and thats all. other parts of suspension are stock. I don't remember colors but the rear is different than front. i was thinking of getting some coilovers this season and maybe new wheels this or next year depends on budged I will have
I bought myself an IS200 recently, i'm wondering is that how the engine normally sound at 1:12? because i have the same sound, and i thought something wrong. Please correct me anyone.
Every car had a different maintenance, engine health and the mileage affects too. Not every car works same as new unfortunately. This is the interesting thing on a used car test drive. Thanks for comment GoodPanda :)
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I’m impressed with his driving and camera work, makes it feel like a video game
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Finally someone did POV drive of my car :)))
Hahaha stay with us to see more test drives and enjoy :)
Thank you for the test, I'm currently saving up for one 😁
Wow! Thank you so much!
That's a good choice for sure!
yeah me too, try to get your hands on an is200 sport (only differnce is the LSD)
@@TheBadToe I will try! But definitely not easy to find on these days haha
Thanks for comment :)
Silver on stock wheels looks good. Ive lowered it tastefully love it .
@@shanuyadav7273 Maaan I can't wait :D Sadly there aren't that many for sale here in Hungary, and their price also doubled since last year, so it will be really hard, but I keep on working and one day I must have one :)
Pure JDM! Love the Toyota Altezza!😍
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Legendary car! Few ones know it!
It iiis! Thanks Tamás!
I prefer this than a BMW E46!
Hahaha in dynamic terms of course! But the two cars have a beautiful bodies🙈
Especially since you never see the lexus drive arround unlike the E46 which is everywhere.
@@PaulieVideos I've got an E46 320i 170hp actually, I know a little bit about this, Paulie.
And still prefer the Lexus, cheers!
@@kewellcars2998 Why do you prefer the lexus?
@@Mr_Cool Better handling, no chassis big issues, and you can see more e46 (much more) than Is200 on the road.
Sick video. Thanks!
@@gooo1762 🤘🏻😎
I have this car, with automatic gear. Classy car!
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Nice car but very disappointing because 2nd speed can’t hit 100km/h but it’s better quality than it’s rivals✅
@@TheMuzikall Thank you!
Well, you see what it is...😅
i watch this video bcz right now im fixing my is200
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My favorite car❤️
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Great job simply presentation👍
Just bought one with 353k on it. Feels like it only did 100k. Such well built cars.
And also is lovely and funny to drive!
earned a sub for showing everything in detail... thanks
Thank you!
Take a seat and stay with us :)
slow, heavy but fun, i hope ill be able to buy it as a first car, of course the facelifted one
The chassis setup is amazing!
And the design too
Amazing car, i need to buy one
Hahaha it's a win win 100%
At the moment i drive Seat Leon 1m
@@szymek9994 Good daily too!
Good test🙂
Thank you so much! :)
Where are you from? The roads look really good
From Spain!
Need to swap the Beams 3S GE
Absolutely!😎
Any chance that you might drive Legacy 3.0r Spec B with a manual?(wagon or sedan). I am torn between choosing IS200/300 Sportcross(if 300 then woth manual swap) and Spec B.
I want most sporty and fun feeling wagon, but seating in subarus is really high up and doesnt feel much like an actual sportcar like Celica or any other coupe.
What were your thoughts of IS200? Compared to BMWs and other cars you drove so far?
Is possible to test some Legact 3.0 (but very difficult), and almost impossible to find some R spec B for me, sorry.
About the IS200, lovely chassis setup, letal weapon if you know how to drive and very funny in any situation, but the engine is clearly below of that chassis work.
BMW is good for long circuit corners, but (for me) terrible on Touges.
@@testdrivehero Thanks. Other car i consider is older Hodna Accord maybe even that Type R one sold in late 90s, but i am not sure if these were sold in LHD configuration. Plus i am affraid that interior would bother me, atleast 2000s honda ones are very plasticky and cheap feeling.(we had 2006 CR-V for a while)
I have a newer Subaru XV rn, that replaced my 1990 Celica, its quite far away from sportcar feel celica gave me.
@@testdrivehero I guess thing i miss the most is low sitting position(feeling like i am deep in the car) and sensation of speed/mechanicality of shifter, gas pedal etc. Did IS have lower seating position than say Accord or subaru?
@@Kacpa2 Yes, you can find LHD Accord Type R (1998-2003 version) and interior you can see on my channel how good still is on a +330.000km, bad shape condition and still stronger mechanic of a 2.0 147hp version.
Enjoy that test! :)
@@Kacpa2 The Subaru have lower position I guess, but the Accord Type R have lovely and comfy Recaro seats😍
strongflex or other PU bushings do not provide as much benefits to the overall handling as upgrading the ARBs and the shocks to monotube design shock. No need to lower it. If you can get lighter wheels with wider stance that would, combined with stiffer ARBs and monotube shocks (either Bilstein or KONI), provide excellent handling upgrade. I know because I have it and it is night and day vs stock.
Well, I'm partially agree, but not at all.
The car stock has great handling since start.
No need to lower it, that's true, and the car is not lowered.
Just have a replace on the old bushings to brand new and that make the real difference, also that bushings are bit hard than the stock ones. And trust me, you can feel the improve from the old and worn bushings to the new Strongflex on it.
Just replacing the suspension and not doing the same with the old bushings is not the way.
The real and good way is to replace both to have real upgrade on dynamic.
@@testdrivehero Well, I was considering that all bushing will be in a good condition, not damaged. They don't need to be anything else but rubber. Replacing the upper control arm bushings with PU will create too much noise in the cabin while riding over harsh road. I know that first hand - replaced them back with OEM bushings. Front suspension - control arm and torque rod, both replaced with PU bushings and the result is more direct steering and most importantly - they will never get torn again. I am driving them for 5 years no sign of wear on them. But the real upgrade on the suspension comes not from stiffening the bushings, which are designed to provide more compliance, but from upgrading the actual performing parts like the anti-roll bar and the shock. Both of which will not ruin the comfort, but will provide much better handling, especially at higher speeds. I have the setup and I know firsthand how it affected the ride. I also had a strut bar at first before adding stiffer ARBs. It provided sharp steering alone. But in combination with the stiffer ARB in the front the ride became bumpy and unpredictable, to a point it was scary. So I got rid of the strut bar completely. In my opinion the car should came from factory with stiffer ARBs as they dont ruin the comfort but improve on the handling, a lot.
@@Druze_Tito Yes, I understand you :)
I was talking about people who put expensive coilovers on old cars with the same bushings from factory.
Thank you SO MUCH for your input man!
P.S: In fact, I prefer first of all make an upgrade on the anti-roll bar but you really have to know which one, because you can change the handling completely to worse if you aren't taking care! (More understeering or more oversteering)
@@testdrivehero you're welcome man!
On the ARBs subject. I don't mean to advertise them, I have Eibach front and rear. They turned out to be great. Rear on middle stiffness setting (there are 3 holes).
To be completely informative. I have Bilstein B6 with factory springs.These shocks were pretty stiff for some time, maybe good 6 months of driving over bumpy roads to get them to soften up. Now they sound sophisticated over bumps, just like the factory ones did. (I had KYB twin-tube standard shocks for a year and they were pretty loud over bumps, not even close to OEM replacement level). PU bushings (only the mentioned two locations in the front) from Siberian Bushings (they are a shore hardness between ordinary PU bushings and rubber and their design is direct replacement for the factory bushing in terms of installation). I also have lighter Alu rims with a wider stance (different, bigger negative ET from factory, sitting further out a little bit, but also can be felt in steering giving the car a little better planted feeling).
P.S. - Another IS200 owner, a friend of mine, drove my is200 with the mentioned setup and he was amazed how much better the handling is compared to his is200 which is stock. Also, another friend from the US with an is300 bought the same ARBs by my suggestion and he is super satisfied with the upgrade. I wish Eibach would sponsor me for advertising their great product, cause it's so easy to recommend! lol
@@Druze_TitoCan you explain me (maybe paste a few links of some produts) what should I get for my IS200? I'm not good in mechanics 😅 Previous owner changed everything for strongflex poli and thats all. other parts of suspension are stock. I don't remember colors but the rear is different than front. i was thinking of getting some coilovers this season and maybe new wheels this or next year depends on budged I will have
I want one so bad
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same man
I bought myself an IS200 recently, i'm wondering is that how the engine normally sound at 1:12? because i have the same sound, and i thought something wrong. Please correct me anyone.
The sound I think you mention is just 1st gear running at low revs 🤔
@@testdrivehero i see, thanks for the confirmation man cuz i thought something wrong with it lol
@@gundamepyon5330 👌🏻😂
Mi farebbe piacere conoscere i consumi reali e la reperibilità dei ricambi.
You have all the info below the video👌🏻
0-100 is almost second worse than paper specs, check your engine and change heavy-ass double flywheel to lightened single
Every car had a different maintenance, engine health and the mileage affects too.
Not every car works same as new unfortunately.
This is the interesting thing on a used car test drive.
Thanks for comment GoodPanda :)
LHD with UK plates? What's going on there?
Yes, there are just to preservate the car and owner privacity :)
wanna know the 120KM (6th gear) crusing RPM ?
It’s 2800
Mine with the factory j160 was about 3300rpm
Altezza means height in Spanish
Hahaha I'm sorry but you mean "Altura"
@@testdrivehero sorry, I meant "highness" :)
You're about 170cm tall?
HAHAHAHA yes, how can you notice it? 👌🏻😂
Why is it 200 and in America 300 in confused
This is simple, the IS200 is a 6cyl 2.0cc and the IS300 is a 3.0L 6cyl engine.
The IS300 is also in Europe.
@@testdrivehero real
@@testdrivehero last thing did you guys get the ls400
and Freinds you
It doesn't sound right
It's sounding so good for being stock😜👌🏻
@@testdrivehero ok
@@testdrivehero i think he meant the loud ticking noise when you popped the hood. Valves probably need readjusting.
@@capitalismnfreedom3084 Maybe, the car runs so good but on 235k on the clock, is possible to need a valve readjusting.
@@testdrivehero Possible wear on Camshaft and Followers which are Oil Fed...... .