2005 Lexus IS 250 SE 2.6 petrol
Summary:
Over-hyped new model not class leader
Faults:
Rattle in the dash. Rattle in the passenger door (b pillar)
General Comments:
Good engine gearbox. But road noise and hard ride detract from the car.
Not as well built as I expected with the rattles starting within minutes of collecting the car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 8th March, 2006
29th Mar 2006, 15:15
It is obvious that you have a bias against Lexus. Quite understandable since this manufacturer has toppled on its head the whole idea of Luxury cars. The Is 250/350 are simply stunning in design and execution. As a proud owner of the IS 250 AWD version I am simply blown away the integrity of its engineering and commitment to quality. I will never give BMW or Mercedes a second look from now on. Their cars seem outdated and although the 3 series is a fantastic car, its interior is stark and depressing. Mercedes quality is now a potential threat to anyone's pocketbook after you have owned the car for 2 years or more.
Lexus convert.