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Used 2002 Lexus IS 300 Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Entry Level Sports Sedan

IBP, 08/08/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This car reminds me of the 3-series of old. Driving fun factor is a 10, while a little practicality is lost (gas mileage, trunk space). But this is an awesome car to own and drive. I highly recommend this vehicle to spirited drivers who want Lexus realibility and great service. The IS may appear to be "flashy" by some, but this is an automobile for true car enthusiasts who enjoy driving and sees having luxury ammeminites as a bonus.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Great Little Car

Ace is300, 07/07/2006
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I've had my IS for over 15 months and I can't even believe how drama-free and worry-free it's been. It's a sweet heart of a car. I love this car. It's got great handling, good acceleration (I've got the rare 5 spd/man.), awesome color (Solar Yellow), and adequate luxury (Nav.syster,heated seats, full leather, 6 disc cd). But it's the fun factor that keeps me smiling.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

IS300 Battle of power

is300driver, 04/27/2004
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Great, fun, exiting, beautiful, love it... i have owe'n these car for 2 years now and 42,000 miles WOW i drive a lot! she has good power, she realy needs MORE about 60-80 horse more to take on the most recent "japanese imports" add intake and she BRUUUMMMSS like a kitty, Suspention wise stiffer sway bars and bingo! TRD or Hotch are good choises, Brakes are AWSOME, interior is well apointed less plastic please ecsaine is gorgeus, the dulops are hard to get and $$$ Bad Parts: iterior ligth blew up, CD player(it ate my CDS!)free under warranty recently shes transmition upset? shifting so hard it hurts

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5 out of 5 stars

bread and butter of sport sedans

NOLA, 05/12/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Got rid of my VW Jetta GLX and got this. No more ridiculously expensive parts -- this is Japanese reliability and price with German performance. Who can beat that???

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Best car

berticus23, 08/10/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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It's no M3, but that's only because it doesn't have the horsepower. My father likes it better than his 3-series. In its defense, however, I don't drive it on a racetrack, so when do I ever need 300+ HP?

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