Lexus IS Saloon 2.0 S 4d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Great value for what you get - a great looking car with far more toys than a BMW or Merc for the same money.
Costs
Likes drinking petrol - quite a lot! Motorways fine but around town gets expensive. Servicing costs are average.
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On the road
Driving
A really fun drive. Holds the road well and is smooth on motorways as well as country lanes.
Performance
Needs a heavy foot to get going. Then again, it's hardly a Fiesta XR2!
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Living with it
Reliability
Err, it's a Toyota. Bomb-proof.
Image
Okay, it doesn't have the heritage of a BMW or class of the Merc but it does looks good!
Comfort
Comfortable up front but rear passengers don't get much legroom. Mind you, not a car you'd expect to see 4/5 people in it. For ferrying people about a Mondeo's probably better.
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Security and Service
Security
One of the best cars on the road for security.
Service
Lexus Bromley have been great. Very helpful, really can't do enough.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Superb.
Other
CD player's been a problem on many cars (inc mine). Lexus have extended the warranty to 5 years for the CD player so I got a trouble-free replacement at the dealer.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes