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Lexus IS 250
by mng70 The current generation Lexus IS was introduced in 2005 and was aimed squarely at the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class. In this company the car had to be good and in many ways in achieved this. My review is based on the 2007 model IS 250 SE. The sits ahead of the basic no trim model and the SE-L model. The IS is a ... beautiful looking car (although standard spec only has 16" wheels and they do look too small) with good proportions and handsome from every angle. The interior is equally interesting in design. Whilst it doesn't have the flair of some of it's rivals it does have some nice design touches of it's own. My car has the Multimedia pack installed and it blends so well into the car's fascia. The car drives as you would expect a Lexus to drive. Surefooted and smooth but never harsh. I did find the newer F-Sport model which has 18" wheels and sport suspension did prove a little out of character and didn't fit the brand well. I would certainly recommend the 250 over the 220 diesel as the cars are very different when compared. The 250 Auto is smooth and refined, quiet and relaxing whereas the Diesel only comes in the Manual box and has strange gearing, more engine noise and vibration. Too very different animals. The car does get a little fidgety over uneven surfaces and I've found the steering track to be pulled when on adverse camber. Despite Lexus persuading otherwise, the car doesn't offer a sporting drive so if you're wanting a real drivers machine I would opt for the BMW 3 Series. I would say Lexus is more Mercedes than BMW or Audi as the main car's characteristics are poised around comfort. Fuel economy isn't that great giving me an average of 29MPG of 60,000 miles. Long trips can give me nearly 40MPG but driving in town traffic hits the economy badly. Performance is good getting from 0-60 in just over 8 seconds anf the mid range pull is good if you stamp on the throttle. The Auto comes with a Power mode selector which comes in three modes. Normal, snow or power. The Snow mode dumbs down all the throttle responses for winter use and the power mode performs the opposite sitting in lower gears for longer. The Auto also has paddle shift control option which is usable when in sequential mode. The equipment levels are very generous if you don't buy the basic car. As mentioned earlier, my car has the Multimedia package which comes with DVD touch screen navigation, 6 disc DVD changer with 5.1 surround sound, 14 speaker Mark Levinson sound system (which is awesome!), rear view camera with park assist, bluetooth hands free and a voice command system. If you're buying used I would recommend you get all this kit along with leather seats and the automatic transmission as these options would be costly when new but give the car a premium feel. I have experienced some rattles in the cabin but this is down to the fact the stereo is good enough to listen to at high volume levels. The Lexus is a very different car to its rivals. I say this as a previous taker of German rivals of which I thought I would never leave. Turning Japanese from a German brand is one of ambivalence. On the one hand you're assured of reliability but on the other you're a little put off by the image. I must say that I haven't looked back and I've enjoyed every mile we've traveled together. Sitting there in wafta-matic listening to my tunes through the great hi-fi (for me at least) is pure bliss. The latest generation Lexus (which is basically a minor face lift) has revised the product trim lineup. The SE is now the base model and comes with slightly less kit than previous. This is followed by the SE-I, F-Sport and finishes with the luxurious SE-L. Would I buy again? I would although, Lexus will be unveiling the new IS in 2012 and will probably have a Hybrid power train alongside a smaller engine. I just hope it will be a creamy six! Read the complete review |
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Lexus IS200 S
by theearner I purchased my IS220d last August (2009) and it is fantastic !!! I regularly drive a 600 mile round trip and it really is the most comfortable drive I have ever experienced. Here is a woman's brief review excluding all of the technical/statistical jargon ................ Exterior: This car has great style and very ... streamline looking. The car is fully colour-coded which enhances its stylish appeal. The grille is not over-bearing and is set off with the silver Lexus logo. Interior: The dashboard is sleek and stylish with white dials that glow and an oyster coloured centre console really does set the cabin off nicely. There is a 6-speed gearbox and cruise control (optional) which is fantastic for long motorway journeys (as long as they are empty). A leather steering wheel adds to the finishing touch and is comfortable to grip. A trip computer is present which is great for monitoring your average mpg and how many miles you have left in your tank. There is a 6-disc CD changer which is great if you do not want CD cases cluttering your vehicle and the sound quality is crisp. It has a push button Start/Stop ignition ..... this was strange to grasp at first but it is very straight forward to use. You must ensure that you prime the car by pressing the ignition button first and then fully depressing the clutch whilst again pressing the ignition button. The car then does a full service check of itself and the dials all fully check themselves when the car revs - very cool! The car also has automatic lights which come on when the visibility is below a certain level. This is good as there are many people who forget to put their lights on especially if in a rush. I have all leather interior and the seats are on par with a three-piece suite. If you like to have drinks holders and cubby holes then this car has it all - it even has door storage that can be be enlarged if you have extra possesions that need to be stored. The glovebox is also roomy which can store various items including SatNavs, service records and CDs for example. I also keep my manual in there as it can easily accommodate it which I have found difficult in other cars. There is plentiful boot-space which will comfortably hold luggage for 4 persons. There are also bag handles on either side of the boot space enabling you to hook shopping in safely which I find invaluable when taking a trip to the supermarket. Performance: The fuel consumption is not that great with urban driving only achieving roughly 28mpg, this does get better on long journeys with motorway driving reaching 40+mpg. The drive is smooth and quite relaxed even when stuck in traffic due to the pure comfort. I was surprised at how quiet the ride was compared to other diesel cars which I have either driven or have been a passenger in. The car glides nicely in an out of gear and performs great top end. Conclusion: These cars may seem a little pricey to however compared to some other luxury cars are very reasonably priced. I think they are a real investment especially as a second-hand buy. I would maybe not buy one from new (around £25,000+) but there are great used vehcles from as little as £14,000 for a 3-4 year old model however, do watch for high mileage! The car is pure luxury and would definitely recommend one to anyone without hesitation. Read the complete review |
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Lexus IS200 S
by johnboyle007 Lexus IS220d Lexus 220d My colleague asked if he could swop his Lexus for my Nissan Qashqai as he was off to South Coast for a week with the family. The reason was lack of boot space. I was happy to do the swop for a week. The Lexus is a lovely car to look at and initial impressions were favourable. ... The car is a diesel and the engine starts without a key by using a Stop Start button. The engine quickly and quietly leaps into life. The car is about 10 months old and has done 25000 miles so I was impressed at how quiet the engine was even when ticking over The dashboard is well illuminated with brilliant white numbers on the Speedo and Rev Counter. Digital display also shows mpg outside temperature etc etc The seating position is quite low, my partner does not like it at all as she much prefers the high position in the Qashqai. Seats are firm and supportive and I have found it comfortable to drive on both short and long journeys. They are a fabric seat. Leg room in the front is plentiful. I am reasonably tall at 5 11 but I suspect a shorter person would struggle with the handbrake - it is a bit of a reach Steering wheel is adjustable. Gears are easy to use and very slick to change. Car is very responsive at both low and high speed - can see how you can get points on your licence so easy. Seating in the rear looks a bit cramped but think it would be ok for a long journey. Friends who were in the back did not complain so perhaps it is just my perception. Boot space is I think small for such a big car - two medium sized suitcases would take up most of the space and then small holdalls at the side. I put the weekly shop in the boot and it seemed full in comparison with what the Qashqai holds. Toys lots of them fitted on the Lexus as you would expect. Again it is a personal preference but I did not like the controls for the AirCon they were not intuitive you had to search for them whilst driving taking your eye off the road. Again as with any car guess you get used to it. Fold up mirrors which when you open the doors remotely shine out a little light which makes me beg the question why ? as it does not actually illuminate anything useful like the door handle. Cruise control is easy to set and useful when travelling through roadworks with average speed cameras Air con itself is very good think you could leave the engine running and use the car as a fridge at the lowest setting. Noise levels are low when it is blowing Stereo system EXCELLENT and LOUD. Fuel consumption averages around 44 mpg which has mostly been around town. So all important question if I had the choice would I choose one. The answer is no I would prefer my Qashqai over the Lexus as it has a much higher level of comfort and equipment. The Lexus does have a certain status and a couple of people asked if I had been promoted so in terms of image it obviously hits the right buttons but with this extended test drive it failed to impress me. Read the complete review |
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