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2006 Lexus IS

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Ratings	( Maximum score is 100 )

Overall:	( 80 )
Comfort:	( 80 )
Performance:	( 100 )
Quality:	( 80 )
Appearance:	( 100 )


Comments
Favorite feature:	DVD Nav + Backview camera.
Least favorite feature:	Rattles. Small room in backseat and trunk.
Advice to buyer:	Good car if you seldom have people in backseat, and the 18 inch wheels can feel harsh especially with sports package.
Detailed review:	The car is fun to drive, nice to look at, and comes with almost everything that I could think of. And then there are the rattles. Because the cabin was built to be very quiet, every little squeak and rattle becomes much more noticible. I have already taken it back to dealer for evaluation twice, and yet the rattles keep popping up, literally. I hope that my situation is not the norm, because I have driven other Lexus vehicles, including the 03 RX330, 06 RX350, and the 06 GS300, and they were all very quiet vehicles. Aside from the noises here and there, other inconveniences have already been well pointed out: the lack of legroom in the back seat, the awkward position for the power outlet in the center console, and the inability to disable VDIM, etc. The one I purchased came with sports package and 18 inch wheels, which I think may have contributed to the seemingly non-stop rattles, as the suspension is harder than on the luxury package. Overall I am satisfied with the car, just wish the noises can be isolated and corrected by Lexus tech soon.
Also considered:	2006 Acura TL 2006 Audi A4 2006 BMW 3 Series Sedan
Vehicle purchased:	2006 Lexus IS


About This Reviewer...
Location:	Pasadena, California
Other vehicles owned:	2004 Lexus RX 2000 Audi A4
Review submitted:	August 22, 2006

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