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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Aug 06 '00 - Updated Oct 14 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Powerful, smooth engine, sharp responsive handling
Cons: Cheap, disjointed interior, uncomfortable rear seat that does not fold down
The Bottom Line: I'd like it better if it was a Toyota.
When I first heard Lexus was planning to offer a small, rear-wheel-drive sedan powered by a DOHC six, I was ecstatic. Aside from not offering a manual transmission until 2002 or so, this promised to come close to being my ideal car based on the early ...
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by wikid
Dec 12 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: stylish, good acceleration, sturdy, good handling and traction, smooth ride
Cons: some saftey concerns, expensive, not very roomy, interior is cheap looking
The Bottom Line: A stylish, sturdy car but not quite worth the $35,000 asking price
I've had my Leuxs IS300 for about a year and a half and I've put about 30,000 miles on it already. I've always been into cars and the first thing that caught my eye was the racing style of the car with the clear Euro backlights and 17-inch rims. After...
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by vara, - Top 200
Sep 18 '00 - Updated Aug 14 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great looks, silky powertrain, tenacious handling, priced competitively
Cons: It's love/hate with the "techno" styling. Some important features lacking (on a $30,000+ car)...
The Bottom Line: Whether or not Lexus has pulled the wool over our eyes is up to you... but here's my epinion.
Watch your back, America, because Toyota has you in its sites for some corporate mind-bending! This sleek car standing before you begs you to look at the shiny "L" emblem: the promise of Lexus quality, character, and service. Look at nothing else,...
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by revco98 - Top 1000
Dec 15 '00 - Updated Dec 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth ride, sweet interior, cool exterior paint options
Cons: a little cramped in the back seat
This year, Lexus came out with a brand new vehicle. The IS300, Lexus' attempt to combat the overwhelmingly successful 3 Series BMW. Has Lexus been successful so far? Some people think so, while others do not.
While the IS300 has been a rare...
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by therealdiyguy
May 05 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Suspention, Engine, Impeccable build quality, fun-to-drive factor.
Cons: Fuel Economy, Fuel Economy, Fuel Economy, says Toyota in too many places.
The Bottom Line: This is one of the best used cars, and is better used than the 330i due to reliability and build quality, and value to money ratio.
I have owned this car for about a month, but have been good friends with the original owner since they bought it new in 2001. This car has many high/low points that I will list below by category. Interior: First off, there is way too much toyota in ...
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by Kallisti - Top 1000
Oct 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: The finest sport sedan this side of a Jaguar
Cons: Only time will tell
The ultra-stable, luxury rush of the Lexus IS 300 became available to the public on June 23 of Y2K, with a sticker begininning at a mere $31,000. While a car over $30k is pricey, after my test-drive on the track at Englishtown NJ I became absolutely...
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by lexis300
Apr 15 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Seats, Handling, Acceleration, Styling, Dealer Service
Cons: CD-Changer
The Bottom Line: Great first or second car!
I did major research before buying this car used in 2006. I wanted a sporty 4 door compact. My final 3 choices were the BMW 330I, Mercedes C230 Kompressor, and The IS300. I have no complaints about the car after a year of ownership and 15,000 miles. The ...
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by likestech
Nov 23 '00 - Updated Dec 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: outstanding performance, handling, luxury at a fair price!
Cons: keyless entry is awkward; some gadgets serve little useful purpose
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DECEMBER UPDATE: After putting 2000 miles on this car, I am happy to say that this is one terrific car. How many speeding tickets? Nada. But, that's only because I have been very lucky. The one thing that I did not anticipate with...
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by Motokichi
Aug 10 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No 
Pros: Sharp handling, feels light and tossable.
Cons: Doesn't seem like a Lexus
The Bottom Line: If you like its dynamics, wait for the 2002 manual. Otherwise, look somewhere else.
When I heard that the Toyota Altezza was coming to these shores as the Lexus IS300, I was ready to step in line. I had seen the Altezza in a Toyota dealership on a trip to Japan, and the specs seemed exciting. I went to the Lexus dealer in March and...
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by mjdart
Jan 01 '03 - Updated Aug 15 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sharp BMW like styling, responsive handling, powerful engine
Cons: Tires noisy with wear, no arm rest on '01 models, no oil pressure gage
The Bottom Line: Built May 2000 now 2 1/2 years old it's as tight and beautiful as the day it was built. This car is truly world class in quality and craftsmanship.
I purchased my IS300 from JM Lexus in South Florida. They are the largest Lexus dealer and they have a huge assortment of models. I was trading in a 2000 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air with 15,000 miles. They looked it over and agreed to the trade value found ...
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by dkgamez
Oct 06 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Stylish, Speed, Handling, Sound
Cons: Confined back seat
The Bottom Line: A great performance car with style. It'll take you as fast as you want and still be able to attract attention with its sporty look.
First off let me start by saying I am 17 years old and this was my first car. Although i've driven other cars before the is300 is the one I have spent the most time with. So my positive reviews of the Lexus IS300 might just be because this is the...
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by is300guy
Jun 27 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Exterior and Interior styling, 17" Rims, Stereo System, Engine, Lexus Service
Cons: Gas Mileage, Back Seat NO ARM REST!
The Bottom Line: This car's styling is its selling point. The best looking NEW car out there.
I purchased my 2001 Lexus IS300 in August of 2000. Let me tell you from the get-go, I have never been as satisfied with a car as I am with my IS. For months leading up to that wonderful Saturday in August, 2000, I was constantly doing research on the...
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by bling
Dec 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sporty, affordable,
Cons: none
Do you know what's so great about this car? It is different. All cars can have the same features and luxuries, same type of engine, but the shape of the car will always be different. The 2001 IS 300 is the first car that I have seen by Lexus that is...
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by tc_sneak
Aug 30 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth ride, responsive handling, adequate power, a visual treat inside & out.
Cons: Manual only available in 2002 model. You'll soon see this car everywhere.
The Bottom Line: The IS 300 brings a smile to my face everyday. It's a pleasure to drive, a pleasure to look at, and it comes with a reasonable price tag.
When I first laid eyes on this beautiful machine I was, in Japan, roaming the streets of Tokyo. It was mid-August 1999, and the only thing that out-scorched the hot sidewalk was the sleek, yellow, Toyota Altezza. I immediately fell in love with the...
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by fleckyb
Mar 28 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: This baby is eyecatching and tons of fun.
Cons: I had to get my cd player replaced.
The Bottom Line: You need this car! You won't find a better four door!
Eyecatching and fun is the way I would describe my little silver bullet. It definitely has the male attention. Everytime I drive it, guys act like it is Cindy Crawford or Julia Roberts. One particular time,a man took out his teeth and asked what we...
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