1999 Lexus IS200 SE review from UK and Ireland
"Excellent luxury sports sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alloy wheels corroded. Replaced under warranty.
Wheel hubs rusted. Replaced under warranty.
Condensation in fog lights. Replaced under warranty.
New coolant bypass tube. Replaced under warranty.
Squeaking noise from the driver's seat. Turned out to be coming from the belt buckle mechanism. Once I oiled it there was no problem.
General comments?
Despite what seem to be many problems listed above this car is fantastic. All the problems were sorted by the dealer on the warranty even though I bought the car second hand.
With the automatic gear box the car is not as fast as I would like (pretty good about 4000 rpm), but it is a quality luxury car that has all the extras included.
My next car will be either the IS300 or a GS300.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 12000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 19000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Omega |
| Date of Entry | 5th April, 2001 |