Other Lexus IS (2005 - 2012) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That i must have a lot of tesco clubcard points when they do the double points for fuel.

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

    Only ever heard good things about it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Probably not. expensive to run and lost a lot of value in a year. if it was a company car i would though.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Qashqai or similar i would think.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,750

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Thought i did at the time but looking at its values a year later it doesn't feel like it !

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted some luxury without paying too much for it.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good, no complaints at all really.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Expensive ! road tax and fuel efficiancy bring a tear to my eye. once you get over that it does all the things i want it to nicely enough and in comfort.

    What's it like to park?

    Not terrible but visibility out the backs not the best and i should have had the parking sensors fitted when i bought it.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Couple of bits on the service which were put through the extended warranty that came with the car.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nothing particulary practical. its just a nice comfortable car.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated seats were nice during the winter.