IS250 auto

The best car in its class

My car has now done 56000 miles with never a fault. The engine/gearbox combination is brilliant and the engine so quiet you rarely hear it. Tyre noise is loud on some rough road surfaces and the suspension a little too tight for my taste but no doubt suits most people as most cars seem to be made this way now.
The dealership has been first class but service rates are high. You get what you pay for !!
As my joints are tightening up I find access increasingly difficult. The roof line is a little lower than most cars of this type, caused I think by the roofline airbags. Also the steering wheel catches on the legs when exiting, not a problem on the SE spec which raises the steering wheel when the engine is switched off, a useful improvement.
Acceleration is more than adequate. The car is very comfortable on long drives and a 500 mile trip is not a problem. Fuel consumption is as described, 31 m.p.g. rising to 35 m.p.g. on longer runs which is very reasonable for this weight of car.
Would I buy another ? At the drop of a hat but for the ageing process.

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