Lexus IS Saloon (1999-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Electric everything , a/c , climate control , heated seats - shall I go on ?

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great value for money but Lexus/Toyota re-claim there profit through parts !

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great fun rwd can be a little floaty in icey conditions !

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I'm going for the IS300 next ! 153bhp is nice, but 211bhp is better !

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Usual Japanese bullet proof build .........

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    5 years on ..... and it still looks great.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Would have preferred full leathers rather than half.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Best for 4 years running .... what can I say. - Invest in an anti-hijacking device though !!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None.

    Other

    Water pump was leaking @ 40K - Warranty replaced.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes