Lexus GS - 4Car Fleet - Road Tests from Channel 4

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Alistair says: 'I've always had a bit of a soft-spot for Lexus'

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20 September 06
'After 12 months and almost 10,000 miles, I've been forced to rethink my view of Lexus'
Total Mileage: 9859 | MPG: 25.6

10 August 06
'Compared to my experience with BT and Merc, the Lexus service is good, but not perfect'
Mileage: 1087 | MPG: 28.2

24 July 06
'Having eulogised about Lexus's customer service, my faith has been shaken'
Mileage: 1043 | MPG: 28.7

12 June 06
'I sent my father for a drive in the Lexus this month, with fascinating results'
Mileage: 983 | MPG: 24.8

08 May 06
'I've now entered the era of the £70 fill-up...'
Mileage: 1028 | MPG: 25.8

03 Apr 06
'It's happened... after six months of fault-free motoring, something has gone wrong'
Mileage: 753 | MPG: 23.8

07 Mar 06
'There are two irritations in particular that have really started to grate, which are interconnected'
Mileage: 978 | MPG: 24.7

09 Feb 06
'The GS's touchscreen system might appear inelegant, but it is easy to use'
Mileage: 1018 | MPG: 27.6

04 Jan 06
'The 432-litre boot is capable of swallowing all manner of Christmas stockings'
Mileage: 560 | MPG: 25.6

29 Nov 05
'It's the attention to detail that continues to impress'
Mileage: 156 | MPG: 28.8

31 Oct 05
'Lexus doesn't test its cars on the UK's multifarious blacktop, which is a shame'
Mileage: 1285 | MPG: 33.4

26 Sep 05
'The next twelve months will tell whether Lexus's enviable reputation is justified'
Price: £40,100 | Test length: 12 months