2004 Lexus IS 300 Review

Name: 2004 Lexus IS 300 Review
Brand: Lexus
Price: 960 USD
Rating: 4.7 (102 reviews)

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Lexus IS 300 types

Wagon
Sedan

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Pros

Outstanding driving dynamics, slick interior decor, competitive pricing.

Cons

Small rear seat and trunk, not much storage space, styling could be "tragically hip" by some accounts.

What’s new

On the outside, look for a new wheel design and smoked surrounding trim for the headlights and taillights. Inside, Lexus has added a memory function for the driver seat, a maintenance indicator light, a new storage compartment on the dash (for cars without the navigation system) and new trim highlights.

Edmunds says

Can't match the BMW 3 Series in terms of luxury, but its combination of price, performance and premium features make the IS 300 a very intriguing sport sedan or wagon.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$281/mo

$174/mo

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admanc, 03/06/2009

2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

I test drove the 2004 IS300 against a beautiful 2004 BMW 328ci (that I really wanted to love and buy). After driving both cars, I realized the IS300 was the much better car across the boards. Mechanically, the Lexus ran smooth and sound, with a lot more get-up and go. The BMW was sluggish and seemed to hesitate a lot more, with some choppy shifting between gears. I had been told by …

2004 IS300 Automatic -

zebani, 10/21/2014

2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

My wife and I owned over 20 vehicles in the last 5 years, including IS250 & IS350, but I never wanted to get rid of my IS300. We have put 50K miles on this car over the last 3 years and it is THE MOST reliable car that I have ever owned. I always get 22-26 MPG mixed, 70% city and 30% highway, and the requires the absolute minimum maintenance such as brake pads, rotors and oil change. The …

Love this car!

Lindsay Lexus, 06/29/2004

2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

I am an absolute Lexus convert - there is nothing more fun than driving this car. Living in teh city, I didn't was a mid-size car; I preferred to have something more compact, but I wanted a sporty sedan with a luxury feel and that's exactly what I got. It's stylish and peppy, but has luxury components.

Done Right

mikefas, 01/07/2004

2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Loving almost everything about this car. Fit and finish is superb. Loads of features make the driving experience terrific. My only gripe is lack of power. G35 coupe had a lot more uder the hood.

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2004 IS 300 Highlights

Type:

Wagon

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$30,805
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$288/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	21.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the IS 300 include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Marginal

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}