Lexus IS Saloon (2005 - 2012) 220d 4d (2007/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Has a feel of quality and professionalism.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
OK, a good marque.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No no no no, never.
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW 120d... awesome.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,995
When did you buy the car?
September 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonable, a decent price for a low mileage example.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheaper than BMW and Audi
What was the dealer like?
Usual car dealer.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Absolutely dreadful. I had an alfa 156 2.4 jtd previously. I wish I'd kept it. The Lexus is utterly gutless at anything under 2k revs. Resulting in a 3-4 second delay when accelerating, sluggish would be a fitting word, a spongey feel to the accellerator pedal irks me too. Poor economy, I managed to eek out 38mpg by driving like a saint. Ridiculous gearing, 6th gear is only possiblye at 95 and upwards(!) I've just sold mine after after 5 months, never again. I now have a BMW deisel :)
What's it like to park?
A little tricky, no parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing went wrong, good overall build quality.
What's most practical about your car?
Hmmm, keyless entry?
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Again keyless entry plus the cruise control. Ipod (aux integration).
