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Our 2002 Lexus Sportcross
WFLaidlaw, 08/25/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 SportCross 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Ours is full of add-ons to include navigation, leather, heated seats, etc, but the most appreciated add-ons are the Limited-Slip Differential coupled with Vehicle Skid Control. Cornering is uncanny and with superior braking makes a very competitive vehicle. Service is poor locally, so we drive 2 1/2 hours one way to the Charleston dealership. It is of the same quality as the car.
Nice all around
dmoney, 06/23/2008
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I bought this car used with 76k miles on it. Traded in a Mitsu SUV and I was on a budget. I found this car for under $11k. Car is very fun to drive with quick acceleration and great handling. Ride is a little stiffer than what I'm used to, but hey I went from an SUV to a compact sport sedan. Auto tranny shifts nicely, the interior is nice and has an easy layout.
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Great car
Wolve91, 08/29/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Great car, I traded in my 2000 Corvette for this little machine. In outhandles the vette, less acceleration but more fun to drive, heads turn just as much as in the vette
lexus is300
obaid , 07/13/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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awesome car really great, reliable, dependable, fast, easy, car...verrrry fun!
A real SportCross owner!
Weber, 08/29/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 SportCross 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Our SportCross is our 1st Lexus and most definately will not be our last! The transmission shifts like silk and the handling is superb and sharp. The other so-called SportCross owners above are most assurredly bogus and probably will never experience Lexus quality and dependability. We love Our Lexus IS300 SportCross! P.S For the owner above who wanted to disable their vehicle skid control just push the TSC button on the dash.
Excellent car
UncleNick, 08/27/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Excellent car, typical Toyota build quality, A-1!!! Fun to drive, very comfortable. Bulletproof drivetrain from the 2JZ-GE motor(from Supara's past) super reliable.
Wow!!
L3X, 07/15/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Superb Handling, good acceleration, Very comfortable even with 17" rims. test drove the BMW 330Ci, glad i bought the IS300.
Great buy
NickD, 09/04/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Great buy, with recent incentives.
Great, Fun, good re-sale and RELIABILITY
joekkl, 09/22/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I like it alot. ZERO problem with the car so far. Only a light bulb is replaced. Other than that, regular 5k maintenance is all I did. Great handling, great acceleration, very comfortable interior. Quiet for a sport car. Overall, a better car than Acura CL-S, 350Z, Audi A4 and C240. No regret buying the IS-300.
Fantastic sports sedan
James Bond, 07/16/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I wanted a BMW, until I drove this car! It is beautifully equipped for thousands less than a comparable 330i and the performance is outstanding. It never fails to get comments wherever I go, and I love to drive it.
Good Car
ste, 10/02/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I love this car, handling is super, and it very fun to drive and always great to look at. However, even family cars like Altima and Accord already have 240hp, Lexus should give some more horsepower to the next generation IS(around 260-280 would be good enough)... Performance aside, this car is very reliable, I had this car for more than two years and no find problem at all..
Used Lexus
pdiddy, 02/15/2005
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Got the Lexus used with 67k. Love the Nav system, leather, power seats. Car has plenty of power and handles perfectly, while the car is still smooth and quiet. Would have gotten a BMW but went with the Lexus quality. For 21.5K OTD, much better than a base model new accord and camry.
Love my IS
livetracker, 03/10/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Excellent Car
Pauly, 04/13/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This is a very fun car to drive and is built for speed and luxury. I love driving this car. I used to drive a honda civic and that car doesn't even compare to this one.
IS300 SportCross Experience
Habu55, 05/10/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 SportCross 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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After 6 months I have been pleased with the purchase. Ride quality is very good, seats comfortable and supportive, transmission smooth and easy to use in the Sportshift mode. I like the Ecsaine fabric because it warms up quickly and keeps me from sliding in the seat. The car is quiet, the sound system very good and the 6 disc changer in the dash is handy. I average 22 to 23 mpg on premium fuel in town driving). I have yet to observe highway mileage. The interior space is well designed for hauling cargo when necessary. The car remains tight and rattle free as I approach 4k miles.
So far, soooo good!
jockoB, 07/23/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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A blast to drive. Could be a little roomier, but I can still squeeze in the rear facing infant car seat. It is more sport than sedan. AGAIN, a blast to drive.
It's been over a year - no regrets
joeyzasa, 11/09/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I've had my 2002 IS300 for over a year now. I still love it. Sure, it's not the fastest of the bunch (still pretty quick) and has clear taillights (like every souped up civic out there). However, it makes up for it in so many ways. The car fits me like a glove. It's also nice to be one of only a few IS owners in my area vs the hoards of BMW owners. Overall, I have no regrets with my purchase. The only thing I might change would be to get a 5spd. But the e-shift provides a good compromise between performance and sitting in traffic.
Quick Silver!
CPN, 03/04/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I LOVE this car! Bought it back in august of '01, put about 3k miles on her since then. The ride is smooth, the seats fit your body wonderfully. Tight handling. Beauty of an engine, quite when you cruise and absolutely PURRs when you give it the gas. Sound system is solid. Sunroof is a MUST on this car, no exceptions. Heater works very well in the cold.
Terrific Car
chippy, 06/27/2005
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Utterly reliable. Near supercar braking. Superb handling and ride with L-Tuned performance springs and swaybars that makes stock car seem too soft. Silky smooth engine. Crisp 5MT. Very comfortable driving position. Good controls layout.
I like it more today than when I bought
griffmac, 12/09/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I love this car! This car doesn't get the respect it deserves from auto journalists - it's like they didn't want to belive Lexus could build such a great sports sedan on its first try. I have several 3-series in my family and this car is more communicative and fun to drive than any of them (even the 330i w/sport package). When you compare this to the 325i (same price), I can't give the nod to BMW in any area other than maybe the dash design.
LOVE IT ON PURPOSE
uraboob, 05/10/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Love this car because of racey styling,Not in spite of it! Superb Toyota reliability and quality Tight and quick. I smile every time I wind up that smooth inline 6.
Satisfied
DJ IMPACT, 07/31/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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The center console does not have an arm rest, fortunately those who purchased or plan to purchase the 2002 model will have the center armrest to enjoy.
Best car I ever owned
Golfkat, 12/16/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This is by far the best car I have ever owned (and I have owned 7). The car is fun to drive, it handles great and beats most around. There are only a few minor things I would change about this car and none of which are performance. Lexus hit the money on this one.
Awesome Car
IS300NYC, 05/16/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This car is hot. I love it, and would not trade it for any other car in its class. I test drove both the 3.2tl and g35 as well as the 328i. This car has no comparision to any of these.
Wouldn't Trade It For Anything
YellowIS, 11/03/2005
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This car has been a blast to drive since day one, never failing my expectations, nor failing to put a smile on my face. The lines of the car are only appreciated when hand washing and waxing the car. One of the smartest decisions I have ever made was purchasing this vehicle.
Wow! Amazing Car!
Jay Marino, 12/29/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I purchased a 2002 IS300 with the 5 speed manual transmission. Let me just say that this is by far the most fun to drive vehicle ever. I have driven everything from the 3 series BMW, Audi A4, Acuras, nothing even comes close to this vehicle. Especially for the money. Definitly well spent. More reliable then the others too. That 5 speed manual transmission is the smoothes, creamiest gearbox ever made.
Expectations
chrisKY, 08/01/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Meets or exceeds all expectations of quality and driving experience. Fantastic roading handling and comfort for a car of this size. Don't see many of these on the road (at least where we live) and brings a lot of positive comments. Agree with other postings: FUN to drive.
great car but...
steveNsc, 11/21/2005
2002 Lexus IS 300 SportCross 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought this car new and the only costs besides normal maintenance was a recent change of the oxygen sensor, 299.00. During warranty period I have had problems with front suspension creaking. Dealer could not correct it so I have learned to live with it.
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.
Fits like a glove
Julie Gaines, 04/09/2003
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This car hugs the road and fits your body like a glove. It is a lot of fun to drive.
Awesome car!
Xam, 08/31/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This car is great fun to drive. I really like the handling on both the interstate and backroads. It is comfortable and the driving position is excellent. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a true sports sedan.
I'm satisfied
bigtoot, 05/20/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I test drove the IS and the 3-series BMW. The IS was crisper handling, but the BMW seemed to do the "little things" better, particularly quality of materials. But by the time you got them comparably equipped, the BMW was $4-5000 more expensive. While I think that the BMW is slightly better, it's just not $5000 better! I've been driving the IS since last August and even now I still haven't found any annoying flaws. Count me satisfied.
Excellent Car
jamul, 01/22/2004
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Great Car,fun to drive, excellent handling, sticks to the road
Exactly Fits The Bill
Darrenstl, 08/06/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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The car is a blast to drive, I love the 5 speed and the power to get around just about anything I want to. The styling is edgy enough to keep the Buick buyers away, and sedated enough to be take seriously. The back seat is perfect for carting around friends in luxury while I enjoy the trip.
What I Expected
Carolina Rocket, 02/07/2006
2002 Lexus IS 300 SportCross 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Car is exactly what I expected except the gas consumption. Tried to save money by using mid grade instead of the premium required. Have gone back to premium and expect mileage to improve. Sound system is fantastic. Steering is equal to the S2000. Room in the rear is much better than expected.
Awesome
VivaDnA, 09/27/2007
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Other than the average fuel economy, everything about this car has met or exceeded our expectations. With the five-speed it's a blast to drive!
Lexus Review
Dalaxman, 09/03/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I own this car and i love it. It is fun to drive and handles like a dream.
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.
Eye Candy!!
erik, 03/06/2008
2002 Lexus IS 300 SportCross 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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SportCross is a head turner and as well as roomy! Fast, super smooth, super reliable, (had an A4 before and everything broke at 50K, this has 82K and tires, oil are that have changed). I hate when people complain about gas mileage.You knew what the gas mileage was when you bought it! I have gotten over 20 in city and 30 on highway.
Yeah baby!
lightning, 09/20/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 SportCross 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This car is outstanding to drive. Its handling is great, especially when going into a curve. At least once a week I have someone asking me about the vehicle. Get one of these.
You'll love it!
HokieCovey, 02/24/2004
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I just got this car last November. It is a fun, fast, and reliable car. The car is quick off coners and fast. Before purchasing this i looked at BMW330, Volvo S60, and Audi A4. All the cars had good things about them: Bottom line: BMW: Best Preformence, lacked styling and pricey Volvo: Most Confort, lacked sproty feel Audi A4: Great Exterior, but lacked performance and confort. Lexus IS300 offers: Great Syling, simple and easy to use controls, great road feel and control, quiet engine, fast engine, and higher quality then any of the competition for the best price. You wil not be disappointed.
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.
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.
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
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???
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?
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.
2001 IS300
Mike Marshall, 03/19/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Excellent value for the money. Transmission electronics and shifter design need improvement. 5-speed manual should be offered on the SportCross. Cheaper IS200 should be brought here from overseas market.
More Fun for the Dollar
curtkc, 03/16/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 SportCross 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Great looks; smooth reving and torquey engine with world class tranny and brakes. Seats are comfortable; Sportcross gives the hatchback appeal and functionality of some of the Euro cars: BMW; Audi et al. Steering is highly responsive and tracks on center; it talks to you; you know where you are in the curves when driving at 8/10ths or better. R&T ran this car thru the cones @ 65mph and .91g on the skidpad:'nuff said about handling. Great car
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).