Lexus IS Saloon (1999-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Standard kit outstrips the competition.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Doesn't handle like it looks.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lively engine, sprint start.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alloys badly pitted, stereo getting iffy, in-car phone nightmare.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    People seriously think you are loaded.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I find it a bit squashy (used to Jag ov and BMW 7).

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Appalling level of customer service from Aberdeen dealership. Couldn't care less attitude. Will be writing with a full list of complaints when I have a new vehicle.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Stereo, alloys, hands-free kit, dealership.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No