2006 Lexus IS250 SE-L review from South Africa
"Lexus gets is 94% right"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bearing was faulty and had to be replaced at 5000km. New bearing sent faulty reading to computer saying it was revolving in wrong direction when the car hit 51km.
General comments?
This is a really, really nice car.
Not quite the drivers car a BMW is, but it is a better all-round and more sensible proposition with a lot of incredibly nice and unique features and excellent quality build. It is not as fuel economical as I hoped it would be and here again the BMW wins.
It does offer greater individuality though.
Looks are great yet maybe a tad too conservative.
This car makes good sense, if only we could get the diesel engine in South Africa.
Recommended Reviews:
  | It will be a great secondhand car in 5 years time |
| Over-hyped new model not class leader |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 5600 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 5 Series |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2006 |