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Lexus IS Saloon 220d SE-L (2009) 4d (2009/58)

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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.
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Review submitted by
Steven Crichton on

Lexus IS Saloon (05 on)

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.

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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.

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