Lexus IS Saloon (1999-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not cheap, but well worth the price.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Servicing costs good, but parts very pricey.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles very well. Very comfortable to drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad, but could use more grunt.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Beware the juddering clutch syndrome - quite common and very hard to fix.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Even Alan Partridge could not kill it!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable in front and back, but could do with lumbar support.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealer was not keen to fix the juddering clutch under warranty, or the sat nav screen.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Sat nav screen went wrong, required a modification to correct it.

    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