Lexus IS Saloon 2.0 Sport 4d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Everything you need as standard
Costs
Everything is so expensive. Surprised at the fuel economy though!
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On the road
Driving
Terrible clutch judder, dealer says its the norm.
Performance
I wouldn't say it's fast, but very powerful. It won't win any races, but it will keep up with anything.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not as much as you would think. Once you've had the starting problem, water pump, clutch judder, numerous sets of discs and pads through warping,cd player, ball joints and corroding alloys sorted, you may consider it reliable.(Not even 2.5 yrs old yet.)
Image
Best image ever, you get looks wherever you go. A real eyecatcher!
Comfort
Very comfortable with all the luxuries.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm, immob, deadlocks etc as standard.
Service
Took me a week to finally get through to service department. Don't know who fills in these jd power surveys ( Lexus themselves?)
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Beautifully smooth 6 pot sounds gorgeous.(who needs the cd player?)
Other
A car for the image conscious who will put up with the minor faults. But having spent £15,000 on a 2yr old lexus,i won't & I'm back off to see mr Honda!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No