Lexus IS Saloon (1999-)

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  • Economy

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very thirsty, but hey enjoy it.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Stiff sporty feel turn off the traction control and drive it.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Could be better at low revs but comes on to song at 4,500 rpm.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good looking, turns heads, people always ask about it.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Little rear leg room.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    All the test reports speak for them selfs.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealers very good but managed to bash it when having the wheels replaced.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Very smooth, but lacks low down grunt.

    Other

    Lexus UK say the clunky g/box is just the way it is they can't sort it.

    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