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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

Chose it over a 3 series

CEB, 06/14/2004
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Nice smooth engine and crisp 5sp. transmission. Great brakes. Very solid feel and very well built. Smooth power with better low end than 330. Sporty interior. LSD a must. Great value compared to BMW and Audi.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

This car RULES

Devnull, 08/11/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I've owned my 5-speed for almost a year (minus a month and a half for some repairs ;)), and I can easily say it's the most fun-to-drive car I've ever driven. The car handles superbly; I love the way it hugs the road in a turn, the squeel of the tires as I round a bank, the roar as I downshift to pass someone who shouldn't have been in the fast lane. The VVT-i engine is really noticeable in a launch (push that TRAC button to see what I mean).

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4.75 out of 5 stars

MY VIEW ON IS300

Glenn Sussman, 03/13/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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EXCELLANT CAR, WELL EXECUTED INSIDE AND OUT

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Next Generation Lexus.

dirtymartini, 06/20/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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It has amazing handling and feels much more nimble than other cars in its class. The factory stereo is the best I've heard and crushes any of the German cars. The aluminum drilled pedals, the chronometer display and the suade side panels get more attention then any wood trim. Also the exterior catches the eye of everyone around. It has a very long wheelbase with respect to its length which makes it look even faster than it is. It isn't nearly as common as a BMW or Audi. Lastly, Lexus makes the most reliable cars in the world. This is no exception. Fuel efficiency - This is a sports car. If you want an economy car buy a Civic.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awsome

nos2006, 11/20/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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hey. my dad has an is300 that is fully loaded and bright yellow. i love it because no matter where you go when you stop at a stop light people stare at it. awsome car, great interior and exterior design, great interior features, perfect sedan (for lexus and most other companys). best stereo i have ever heard! p.s. i heard that lexus is bringing out a new is called the is370 i believe. it is supposed to be basically the same with about 345 hp.

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