Lexus IS Saloon (2005 - 2012) 220d SE-I(Navigation) (2009) (148g/km) 4d Owner Review

Too many problems. Did not expect that from Lexus. A complete un-reliable vehicle. For the price all the stuff you get with it is amazing such as reverse camera, air condition seats, excellent drive quality. Try to get the equivalent in a c-class and you will not get anything for the price similar. However too many problems for this to be even considered a reasonable good car. Electric faults galore. So many problems with air con seats, vehicle lights. Air con issues continuous. Sensors like oil sensor very delicate and injury prone. Brake calipers ceased. Constant tracking issues. Thats the minor problems dealt with. On to the major. Common faults include:- Head gasket problems. All of them have this! check the internet. DPF constant problems along with EGR. Very loud engine becomes embarrassing. Lots of smoke (even with no head gasket issues) have to continuously take off battery so something can reset. Can not do a full service anywhere else but Lexus (fuel filter needs special key) After all this you would think its just my car. It isn't they're all like this as have spoke to other owners. Not worth the initial bargain. Headache.