Lexus IS Saloon 2.0 SE 4d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value compared with BMW and Mercedes
Costs
Servicing costs well priced
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On the road
Driving
Slow at low revs - needs a turbo!
Performance
Performance is slightly above average
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Living with it
Reliability
Surprisingly, reliability is quite poor!
Image
Good
Comfort
Moderate
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Security and Service
Security
Good
Service
The manufacturer was very slow to respond to important issues concerning fundamental faults with the car.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Shock absorbers replaced TWICE and now uprated shocks fitted. Handling is now different. Lots more problems.
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