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Used 2003 Lexus IS 300 Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun Car

atlantafan, 10/25/2002
2003 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Very fun car to drive. I have had it for over a year and I still get excited everytime I get behind the wheel. Sometimes the transmission sticks when trying to accelerate quickly, but I was told the computers on cars nowadays sometimes get confused in those type situations. Car offers a very comfortable ride especially if you are the one lucky enough to drive it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellant Review..

quick, 11/27/2002
2003 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I purchased my IS300 this past July. I am very happy w/ the way it handles and accelerates. The ride is nice and smooth for the tight suspension. I find it easy to out handle the Fire Birds, Camaros and CL-Type S on the road. The GPS system is good. I would probably rate it as 2nd best on the market. It is correct about 90% of the time. I think Acura has the best GPS.

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5 out of 5 stars

Cooler looking and same $$ as Camry

bgk, 09/23/2002
2003 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Shopped last minute for a 2002 before the 2003 arrive at the end of September. All dealers were willing to give them away at cost (28,888), so I couldn't resist. Great lease (4.2% over 39 mos). The rare charcoal color is cool and it drives like a dream (easy cruise at 80 from Santa Barbera this weekend)

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5 out of 5 stars

Way better than a BMW

kthakore, 12/10/2002
2003 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Its simply awesome. I test drove the BMW 325CI but this car is way more fun to drive. It has a bigger engine, a lower sticker price and the Lexus nametag. The handling is awesome. Its just a joy to ride. If u r in the market for a BMW, test drive an IS and u will know what I am talking about. This car is the real deal.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

IS3Driver, 12/12/2002
2003 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This should be on anyone's list who is looking for a sport sedan in the low 30k range.

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