Lexus IS Saloon (1999-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent price and equipment levels.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value servicing, but fuel economy is not so good.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic compared to my previous BMW 323i.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    OK, but I'm looking forward to IS300. Auto gearbox is very smooth.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good. Only problem occurred in first three days - a clip connecting the fuel pipe fell off.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks good.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Needs centre front armrest, reach adjustable steering wheel, and longer squabs on the front seats.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I bought from a car supermarket. Despite this dealer service has been excellent, including removing a part from a new showroom model following fuel pipe clip failure, in order to get the car mobile again.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Fuel pipe clip failure.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes