2000 Lexus IS200 SE review from UK and Ireland
"An excellent car - let down a little by the after sales"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CD has been replaced 3 times due to CD's getting stuck (a common problem apparently). Problem with the radio locking onto a signal. Lexus have messed about for 6 months without a resolution.
One gripe is the inability to mute the radio from a mobile phone or play the phone via the audio speakers.
General comments?
The car is comfortable and drives well. I am very pleased with it.
I drive 30k miles a year so I need a car that is smooth and comfortable.
The car is due for replacement and I will go for the same (but with sat-nav this time).
I am not overly impressed with my dealer - from JD Power surveys etc. I thought Lexus/ Toyota were a cut above the rest, although they are reasonably good, they have a poor response to problems slightly out of the ordinary, such as my radio problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 19th August, 2001 |