Lexus IS Saloon 2.0 SE 4d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Equivalent BMW would cost few thousand more.
Costs
Thirsty if used in town! Tyres expensive. Needed to replace all tyres due to mis-alignment at only 15k!
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On the road
Driving
Smooth; never tiring. Silent.
Performance
Lacks 'oomph' until 3000 revs; drive it in 5th gear for motorway enjoyment!
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems except CD player failure.
Image
Excellent.
Comfort
Never tiring; only a 4 seater though.
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Security and Service
Security
Very good.
Service
Lexus Octagon Bracknell are ok, except getting my CD fixed took ages!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
CD player as stated; tyres wore out on outer edges at 15k miles due to mis-alignment!
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