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Used 2001 Lexus IS 300 Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

IS 300 PERFORMS

rebelrichey, 09/13/2002
2001 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Handles exceptionally well - low and tight to the ground. This car is not lacking any power. It is sleek, comfortable and overall - attractive on the road. If comparing a BMW 3 series, Jag X-Type or MBZ - you may want to test IS 300 Lexus. You will find it out performs and has a stronger maintenance record!

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5 out of 5 stars

IS 300 is 3 years old

01isowner, 08/31/2003
2001 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought my IS 300 3 years ago. Looks brand new. Drives like it did on day 1. Zero problems. I made a very good decision to purchase it.

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5 out of 5 stars

IS 3

EPGuy, 04/23/2003
2001 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I LOVE THIS CAR!

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4 out of 5 stars

Done right, but missing things

Biggy B, 02/03/2004
2001 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Have had for almost 3 years, and wanted to give a lease end review. The 2001 model didn't have armrest!! Biggest complaint, by far!!!!!!! Fuel economy is horrid. Experienced alot of paint chips? Not sure...maybe bad luck, but only have 25k miles, over 3 years...not too much highway driving...I think the paint is suspect. Overall, car is very fun to drive, gas mileage isn't great, but turns heads like you wouldn't believe. P.s. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE IN THE SNOW, with the 17inch wheels....and please don't opt for the 16inch wheels!! Buy an Accord or civic if that is what you want.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

eh.

tonytan12, 01/16/2003
2001 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful

its not anything like any bmw ever. The acceleration isn't that great for the 3000ccs of displacement. And for getting that bad of gas mileage, it should be faster. It does handle good, and the design is nice, but if you have the money, go with the bmw.

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