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Wouldnt swap IS200 for anything else in class

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5 Jul 21st, 2004 

10 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
Excellent Service, Smooth ride, luxurious interior

Disadvantages:
Alloy Wheels and CD Changer

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Road Handling

Comfort

Fuel consumption

Looks

scottle77

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I worked for a Japanese firm some years ago and saw a Lexus for the first time being chaffeur driven and my first impressions were of the brand being a Japanese Volvo both in styling and performance with little extras.
I was therefore a little hesitant when purchasing my Is200 from a friend last year but the price was too tempting and I felt I should give the brand a chance. I am glad that I did.
Having owned a number of "Top Name, Performance" cars in my time I was somewhat surprised by the performance given by the Is200 overall. The drive is smooth and the steering incredibly responsive. I love the driving position and feel very comfortable and secure. There are other sedan's on the market which feel like driving rollerskates at high speed but the Is200 feels robust.
I had an accident last summer on the M1 at about 80 miles an hour when a car swerved into my offside door. The damage considering the impact was minimal and the car was easily controllable.
Lexus reparied the car with no fuss and also gave me some extras which one comes to expect from other brands such as Full Valet and a small gifft after the car had been repaired.
After waxing lyrical I have had some problems with the CD player which I am told is not uncommon with this model plus the alloy wheels are prone to deterioration.
Overall the few bad things I have heard about this car are far outweighed by the superior ride and performance from what is a superb value vehicle.
I am looking now at the RX300 4x4 model and would be loathed to choose another manufacturer since enjoying a very good years worth of car. 

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MAFARRIMOND 21.07.2004 19:37

Welcome to Ciao. Maureen

dizzych 21.07.2004 18:31

Sounds a great car. Thinking about getting one after my BMW. Chris...

Bollinger28 21.07.2004 16:36

Welcome to Ciao - Regards Lexy



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