Lexus IS Saloon 2.0 Sport 4d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value for money. The list of equipment is very good.
Costs
Drinks a bit. But... hey it's a straight six! Servicing is a bit expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Brilliant grip. Lots of fun without traction control.
Performance
Sluggish on lows. After 3500... that's another story. Try to hold the gas over the 3500 and then press it... Love to try IS300.
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Living with it
Reliability
In mechanical terms, it's a Lexus. Dashbord started to have rattling sounds after 8 months.
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All my friends say it's the car they wanted... if they had 21 grand.
Comfort
Driver and 'co-pilot' luxuriously seated. Instruments are ergonomically placed and have display logic. Back passengers may suffer from lack off leg room. Lack of memory for seat position.
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Security and Service
Security
Still have it!
Service
Reasonable. Took too long to solve the dashboard rattle problem (too many visits). When problem solved, the result was immaculate.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes