Lexus IS Saloon 3.0 4d Auto (Navigator) (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Beats 3-series/C-class into a cocked hat.
Costs
20k mile service imminent - fuel use ok for a 3 litre.
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On the road
Driving
Gentle cruise or hack down lanes - it loves both.
Performance
More than enough - eats the road.
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Living with it
Reliability
Needs a liitle gas to start on cold mornings, otherwise faultless.
Image
Very few IS300s around - too many IS200.
Comfort
Very comfortable seats, but a bit pokey in the back
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Security and Service
Security
Self locking if left unlocked.
Service
Watch out Germany - the Japanese are re-writing the rules.
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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