Lexus IS Saloon (2005 - 2012) 220d SE-L (2009) 4d (2009/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Someone that wants and appreciates a quality car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They seem quite impressed.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. The clunky gearchange and engine vibration are too disappointing and not in keeping with the image Lexus project of a smooth and refined drive.
What are you likely to buy next?
Should have bought a BMW or Mercedes.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
March 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Think we got a good deal. Shopped around and travelled a distance to get the car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looking for a quality car. Looking for pace and refinement with reasonable economy.
What was the dealer like?
The dealer we bought the car from was very helpful. Less convinced about the Lexus main dealer we have since attended.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Pace, handling and wind noise reduction are good. Gear change is very clunky on second and third. Gear ratios are way too high, 6th gear is useless unless you are travelling way above the max UK limit. Engine is unacceptably rough at low revs, The whole car shakes when the car is in neutral at traffic lights.
What's it like to park?
No problem.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No, it has been reliable.
What's most practical about your car?
It provides a good balance between surprisingly good performance and handling, and reasonable econmony.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
It is well loaded with gadgets. Difficult to pick a favourite. Like the way the rev counter and speedometer change colour at a give speed.
