Lexus IS 200 • 2008 • 205,000 km

Cash

€ 4,000 EUR

Braga, Braga

Vehicle Details

Condition

Used

Manufacturer

Lexus

Model

IS 200

Year

2008

Car body style

Hatchback

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

205000 km

Description

Lexus IS 220d,(205 000 km) 4 000 € Ano de registo 2008 Quilómetros 205 000 km Combustível Diesel Potência 177 cv Portas 4 Cilindrada 2 231 cm3 Origem Nacional Tipo de Veículo Familiar Tipo de Caixa Manual Tração Traseira Lotação 5 Capacidade da mala 378 l Peso 2075 kg Jantes 16 Aceleração 0 aos 100 8.9 segundos Emissões CO2 168 g/km Consumo em cidade 7.9 l/100 km Consumo em estrada 5.4 l/100 km Consumo combinado 6.3 l/100 km Cor Exterior Azul

Frequently asked questions

This 2008 Lexus IS 200 is 16+ years old, which moves it into project / collectible / hand-me-down territory. Pricing in this band has more to do with condition and rarity than age. Inspect for rust, frame integrity, and electrical wear — none of which the 2008 fuel-economy spec sheet will warn you about.

This listing falls in the typical mileage band for a 2008 Lexus IS 200 (around 15-20k km/year). At average usage, expect normal-wear consumables to need attention — brakes, tires, fluids — but no major-component surprises if the service interval has been followed.

Braga, Braga is a smaller market — comparable Lexus IS 200 listings are scarce, so this hatchback can carry a small premium for buyers who can't find local alternatives. Be transparent about condition; buyers who travel for a listing typically expect what they see in the photos.

For an older Lexus IS 200 like this one, prioritize: timing belt/chain interval (ask for the last replacement receipt), suspension bushings and shocks, brake-fluid condition, transmission service history, and rust on the rocker panels and subframe. A pre-purchase inspection at an independent shop pays for itself many times over at this age.

Insurance in Portugal is a private-carrier market. For a mid-tier Lexus IS 200 in Braga, expect 4-8% of the market value per year for full coverage. The biggest cost-driver is the city — Braga rates can be meaningfully higher than rural Braga for the same Lexus.

Gasoline pricing in Portugal is moderate. For this IS 200, expect monthly fuel cost to scale roughly with kilometers driven and the manufacturer-rated economy minus 10-15% for real-world conditions.

This is a private-seller listing. For a mid-tier purchase like this Lexus IS 200, the buyer usually pre-arranges financing with their own bank or credit union — get pre-approval before contacting the seller. The seller will typically wait for funds to clear before signing over the title.

In Braga, Portugal, you'll need the original title signed over by the seller, a bill of sale, a current emissions / safety inspection where required by Braga, a VIN-match verification, and proof of insurance to take possession. The state DMV or motor-vehicle agency processes the transfer; many do it the same day.

This is a private-seller listing — an individual selling their own Lexus IS 200, not a business. Treat it like any other person-to-person purchase: meet in a safe public location (a police-station parking lot is the gold standard), verify the seller's ID against the title before any money changes hands, and never wire funds before seeing the vehicle in person.

A 16+ year-old Lexus IS 200 is past its depreciation trough — pricing from here is condition-driven, not age-driven. Documented examples of desirable trims can appreciate; rough examples stay flat or depreciate as parts availability tightens. Set the price by recent comparable sold prices, not by asking prices.

On a mid-tier listing in a smaller market like Braga, Braga, sellers often hold firmer on price because comparable Lexus IS 200s are scarce. Lead with your timing (ready-to-buy) and your willingness to handle transfer paperwork — a frictionless transaction is sometimes worth a few percent to the seller.

If the seller still owes a bank or finance company against this Lexus IS 200, the title has a lien recorded. Do NOT hand over funds before the lien is released. Standard practice in Portugal: buyer's bank pays the lender directly for the loan balance and pays the seller for the remainder, with the lender's release letter arriving alongside the new title. Verify the lien status through whatever public registry Portugal uses (DMV / DETRAN / Registro Civil / etc.) before agreeing to a purchase price.

Lexus IS 200 • 2008 • 205,000 km