I came to Lexus because SAAB had ceased to make cars. Loved my 9-3 Aero Ttid and Lexus IS was the nearest comparable saloon car that I could find. After 7 years I have no complaints about the IS. It is reliable, comfortable, well appointed and not a run of the mill German car. I agree with Phil that I will keep running the IS until it no longer becomes viable and hope that, by then, another saloon equivalent is available. Not a fan of SUV's.