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Used 2002 Lexus IS 300 Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

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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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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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4.13 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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

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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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