Lexus IS Saloon (2005 - 2012) 220d SE-I(Navigation) (2009) (148g/km) 4d (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Quality, discerning, like to be different.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Upmarket.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not - need some variety - unless it was very cheap!
What are you likely to buy next?
Don't know. I'd look at a Merc C class.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£21,500
When did you buy the car?
June 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Think I did compared to list price. Was ex demo - 3000 miles.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Friendly and understated.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It's ok. It's a manual gear change - can be a bit fussy about what gear at lower speeds.
What's it like to park?
Easy due to sensors and camera.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes. Valve in exhaust ( egr?) became faulty and had to be replaced. Just within warranty but Lexus didn't admit the fault at first. Had to argue for 2 weeks to get it done under warranty.
What's most practical about your car?
Not bad mid range accelartion for overtaking. Reverse parking camera makes you look good at getting into a tight space.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Good stereo.
