Lexus IS Saloon (1999-)

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  • Economy

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A couple of good tyres will set you back £200+.

  • Living with it

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Gets a lot of admiring looks!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Double door locking system provides better than average security.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The staff in the Lexus dealer in Bristol are polite (well most are), with the showroom and service centre being in separate buildings (separated by a road) - this seems to be enough to cause a breakdown in communicationn.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    The 6 disc CD player is known to be very prone to jamming. Lexus have realised this, as last year they extended the warranty from 3 to 5 years. If it does go wrong out of warrany, it will cost you in the region of £400 to get it repaired!

    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