2002 Lexus IS200 SE review from UK and Ireland
"The best of all worlds on four wheels"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
None.
General comments?
I wanted a car that had a quality reputation, prestige marque and wasn't too common.
The Lexus was an unexpected choice, but definitely the correct one. This car is more fun than my Merc, better spec'd than it's BMW, Mercedes and Audi bed fellows and better value than all three. I would never believe I would enjoy an automatic so much, but I am now a convert - what a ride!
To those who bang on about the Lexus being 'underpowered' I would venture the IS200 has more than enough - perhaps what you really mean is you've not quite worked the boy racer out of your system yet!
The straight six sounds lovely at speed and the ride, though perky, never fails to impress.
The Lexus dealership in Hatfield, Herts gets ten out of ten from me. A knowledgeable, attentive and professional team made a real difference to the whole buying experience and so far have been able to quickly deal with any concerns I have had - excellent.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1002 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 2002 |