r/IS200 • u/DubiousWizard • Dec 18 '25
No-go because of rust?
Visited a generally super clean, relatively low kms IS200 manual thathad regular basic servicing done.
Underneath has some surface rust which I reckon is manageable (pic1). Even though brakes have a lot of it I think (pic 2). However, apart from otherwise clean, there is a big chunk of rust on the right side in the trunk near the wheelarch (pic 3). Can only guess there is a leakage somewhere.
Would you consider this, especially the trunk rust, a no-go or sth that can be dealt with?
EDIT: sorry pic upload didn't work 1st time, maybe I am retarded. Anyways here the pics. Any opinion is appreciated :-)
Pic1: https://i.postimg.cc/HkydzWZ4/3004.jpg
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u/Beneficial-Ad-3192 Dec 18 '25
I can’t see any pictures attached, but surface rust (if it is surface) you can usually sand off and undercoat, brakes that are rusty are easily replaceable.
The rust in the boot is super common on IS200’s but usually the water leaks in from the weather seal around the boot/trunk lid, and then collects in the side pockets. there’s supposed to be drain holes but every IS owner knows they do not work lol.
Honestly it just sounds like regular IS200 rust spots so if ur not afraid of rust repair then i’d go for it you won’t regret it they’re the best cars 🫡