Lexus IS Saloon (1999-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Beats 3-series/C-class into a cocked hat.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    20k mile service imminent - fuel use ok for a 3 litre.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Gentle cruise or hack down lanes - it loves both.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    More than enough - eats the road.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Needs a liitle gas to start on cold mornings, otherwise faultless.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very few IS300s around - too many IS200.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable seats, but a bit pokey in the back

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Self locking if left unlocked.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Watch out Germany - the Japanese are re-writing the rules.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Mat pin broke loose and mat rode up over accelerator.

    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