Lexus IS Saloon (2005 - 2012) 220d SE 4d (2007/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Everyone likes the look of it. Had lots of positive comments about styling but not about reliability of the catalytic ocnverter.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I wouldn't buy a Lexus as the customer service is appalling and reliability isn't as advertised.

What are you likely to buy next?

BMW 3/ 5 series or Audi A5. Hopefully they don't need a new catalytic converter every 70kmiles.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

I thought so but then I had to buy a new catalytic converter after 18 months for over £2000.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Reliability, looks and perfomance.

What was the dealer like?

Dealer was okay and not too pushy.

What's it like to drive?

Better than the new IS300h which I had as a courtesey car.

What's it like to park?

Could do with parking sensors but no problems so far (touch wood).

Have you had any problems with the car?

New catalytic converter which cost over £2000 to get a new one with only 70,000miles on the clock. Design fault known to Lexus but they don't care.

What's most practical about your car?

Four doors.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Has all you would expect but nothing more.