Lexus IS Saloon (2005 - 2012) 220d SE-L 4d (Navigator) (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Tried not to buy a German car and only suceeded in buying a lemon
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Looks ok - is it broken again?
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - woeful reliability, poor fuel economy
What are you likely to buy next?
Audi
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£25,500
When did you buy the car?
April 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Company car
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
refinement,reputation of dealers, reputaion of brand
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
No power below 2,000 rpm, comfortable on motorways, overall rather dull
What's it like to park?
Easy,
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Where do I start? Head gasket has failed twice (38k and 60k miles), catalytic converter failed at 58k miles, door mirror motor needed replacing (58k miles). There is also a persistent (and very annoying) rattle (in cold weather) from the glove compartment that Lexus cant/will not fix. Interestingly 2 x courtesy cars have had similar rattles. Also, as repored by others, the fuel economy is woeful (34 mpg) and the 6th gear is useless below 80mph.
What's most practical about your car?
reversing camera and parking sensors
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Excellent sound system
