Toyota Altezza RS200
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Altezza RS200

1998-2005RWD
210 hp
0-100 in 7.0s
๐Ÿ“– Buyer's Guide

About the Toyota Altezza RS200

The Altezza RS200 is the Japanese-market car sold elsewhere as the Lexus IS200 and IS300, but with the engine enthusiasts actually want: the 210 hp 3S-GE BEAMS, a high-compression naturally aspirated four with dual VVT-i and titanium valve springs, revving to 7800 rpm and paired with a six-speed manual.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability85/100
Economy68/100
Insurance Cost42/100
Import Price48/100
Maintenance48/100
Practicality78/100
Parts Availability68/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating
4/10 ยท Moderate DIY

3S-GE Beams โ€” simple NA four-cylinder, very DIY-friendly.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.0L N/A (3S-GE BEAMS)

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

210 hp

Torque

216 Nm

Weight

1350 kg

0-100 km/t

7.0s

Production Years

1998-2005

Investment Grade

B

MARKET ANALYSIS ๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USD

$10,900

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ โ‚ฌ10,000

๐Ÿ“… Last 12 monthsโ–ฒ +10%
๐Ÿ“† Last 5 yearsโ–ฒ +70%

Price history

$6,412
2021
$7,286
2022
$8,160
2023
$9,035
2024
$9,909
2025
$10,900
2026
B

Investment Grade ยท Solid

The Toyota Altezza RS200 (1998-2005) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (85/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (48/10 maintenance). The RWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (68/10). Market-wise values are up a healthy +10.0% year-on-year while a rarity score of 34/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market โ€” accessible next to Grade A and S cars, with condition and mileage doing most of the pricing work.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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