Lexus IS Saloon 220d SE-L (2009) 4d (2009/58) Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Download an Information Pack now for full facts and figures, prices, pictures and buying dos and don'ts. Get a Car Information Pack Lexus IS Saloon 220d SE-L (2009) 4d (2009/58) - Owner Review It provides a good balance between surprisingly good performance and handling, and reasonable econmony. 2 Summary 2 out of 5 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. Buying experience 3 out of 5 Type of dealer you bought from? Independent Did you buy this car new? Used What price did you pay? - 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. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. GET QUOTE Insurance group: 29 Driving it 2 out of 5 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. Living with it 2 out of 5 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. Lexus IS cars for sale We have 283 models like this for sale. Find Lexus IS cars for sale Car Information Packs Get our information pack for the Lexus IS saloon, which will tell you everything you need to know before you buy. Find out more Help buying the Lexus Is Saloon Parkers Lexus Is Saloon review Lexus Is Saloon facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs