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Used 2002 Lexus IS 300 Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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3.5 out of 5 stars

Not Quite

McClenahan, 03/06/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Automatic transmission is slow to respond, jerky, and is often slow to shift when starting from a stop. Understeer and an over-active traction control never allow any rear-wheel drive fun. Seats are unconfortable (to me.) Lots of wind noise. Poor gas mileage. Occassional squeaks/rattles. Interior materials feel/look cheap.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best on the Market!!!

sds59, 09/25/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

There's a lot of sporty cars in this class, but this car is by far the best! It's the greatest combination of FAST, FUN sports car with complete LUXURY fully expected by a maker like Lexus. You've GOT to get one of these!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Car

KTM, 04/28/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 SportCross 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Two weeks in and I love this car. I traded in my BMW 323i for this and have no regrets! This has more room, horsepower, and smooter ride. I love hatch-backs...owned a Saab at one time...good car--but not even close to Lexus in any aspect.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

One of the best cars on the road

engfant, 05/27/2009
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Everything about this car is 5 Star quality. Never have a problem with 65K miles. You cannot get a better small sedan than this car. The end.

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5 out of 5 stars

I Love this Car...

Duncan164, 08/30/2002
2002 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had my IS300 for a short time but have enjoyed every minute I spend in it! It is the perfect combination of luxury, style, sportiness and size. I went on an exhausting search for a small sports sedan. After each test drive (cars other than the IS), I kept coming back to this car! It is the perfect car for me. The handling is great. Accleration is even better. Perfect for my daily commute along a very busy six lane highway. I can get in and out and around other cars without any problem.

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