Auto Express -driver Power 2006

[IanB]

Just got this weeks Auto Express. Looks like the old IS is still a firm favorite. It's been voted the best compact executive, and is 7th overall. Not bad really considering it's age.

Also Build quality - 2nd , and Reliability - 3rd. Comfort, Ride, and Ease of Driving are in top 10 too.

And to cap it all, Lexus are top manufacturer :) :)

Mind you, running costs are 76th (out of 100), but no surprise there.

IanB :D

[eddiea1]

Just got this weeks Auto Express. Looks like the old IS is still a firm favorite. It's been voted the best compact executive, and is 7th overall. Not bad really considering it's age.

Also Build quality - 2nd , and Reliability - 3rd. Comfort, Ride, and Ease of Driving are in top 10 too.

And to cap it all, Lexus are top manufacturer :) :)

Mind you, running costs are 76th (out of 100), but no surprise there.

IanB :D

Id rate the old IS200 / IS300 higher than the new one. Its got a lot more character as a car as well!

[IanB]

Id rate the old IS200 / IS300 higher than the new one. Its got a lot more character as a car as well!

I haven't driven the new one yet, but from all I've read about it here and elsewhere, I expect I'll agree with you.

IanB :D

[Pip]

Not driven the new IS either but from what i have seen i prefer the old one but i will wait until i drive one. I have said it before, mk1 IS looks a lot more aggressive and also has as stated above, more character.

[Kazi]

Ive got that issue and it did make interesting reading. Specialy as the IS got best Compact Executive above the old and new BMW 3 series :D

As for the new IS, as much as they have grown on me and I like them alot, the older IS exterior for sure is alot nice. Just still looks different on the road to anything else.