The Lexus IS200 sedan discontinued 2005, 2 litre 6 cylinder engine great vehicle, 12 years old never a fault, nothing replaced no running problems, serviced twice a year $300 per service non dealer, handling is great, quiet and plenty of power, all instruments easily accessible while driving, good quality is expensive initial costs when new but worth the money, look to purchase two year old dealers vehicles and save $25000 off price at only 30000 km on clock. Will look to getting another Lexus car but am satisfied this vehicle could easily last twenty years.

I have an IS200 auto and rate this car very highly. My last car was a Wrx sti and I enjoy driving the Lexus so much more. It has been very reliable and good on fuel. The engine note also sounds fantastic. I think these cars have potential to reach classic status one day.

The most reliable car I have ever owned. Absolutely never had any issues. Serviced it semi-regularly and those were relatively cheap at about $120 for a standard service. petrol consumption was 650km per full tank. full tank was about 70 litres. If I could afford the upgrade to the newer models I would stick with Lexus again.

Lexus sedan IS300 is an excellent vehicle however touch up paint provided for metallic finish should never be used as it does not match and one can never get any resemblence of a metallic finish. All scratches and chips need to be carried out by a profesional spray painter at an enormous cost. After purchase of car forget about warranty as Lexus Australia treat customers with contempt. If you really want to buy a Lexus make sure you choose a lawyer at the same time. You also pay tradesmans rates when apprentices do virtually all of the service work.
Handling
Touch up paint provided did not match the metallic finish. Ultra expensive service.

Love this car. I find it isn't as fast as other 6 cylinders I have driven but that's no worry to me. It does use a bit of gas but other than that it is a beautiful car to drive. Handles the road very well in the city and on long trips. Gear changes are much smoother than my previous cars. Would definately buy another one :)
Is a very beautiful car. Very nice to drive. Have not had one problem with it yet. Plenty of leg room.
Not that great on gas (I own the AS200 6 cylinder). The inside is a little boring. I don't really like the pyramid shape of the speedo cluster. There is no arm rest. Boot is not very big.

I took the Lexus IS250 for a test drive and was suprised at how mundane the car is. It is rather boring inside, with
a plain looking interior where nothing is striking. When you try to push the engine it takes a while to realise you are even accelerating, its all rather mundane. This is not a drivers car by any stretch of the imagination.
Comes in a variety of colors.
For those who like bland and uninspired cars.
Expensive for a car made by Toyota
Engine doesnt really accelerate well
Isnt as exciting to drive as the European cars such as BMW,
Mercedes, AUdi or even VW.