Used 2002 Lexus IS 300 Consumer Reviews
Best car
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
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.
- E-Shift SedanMSRP: $8,995175 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $8,999952 mi away
- E-Shift SedanMSRP: $8,9951,023 mi away
2001 IS300
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
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
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).