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Used 2003 Lexus IS 300 Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

If Cheetah was a car, this would be it

Benign, 10/10/2002
2003 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Best Dealer i have ever known, friendly and handy. Car is very agile and responsive, engine was the quitest on its class. Back draws: addiction for driving the car in every chance possible.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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DJ jr., 01/03/2003
2003 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I knew as soon as I test drove the IS I was going to take it home. It's inline six makes it super quick, and suspension and handling are far better than BMW 3 series and the Infiniti G35. The polished alloy 17's complete the beautiful exterior. As far as the interior, well its just awesome.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

Pathdoc, 06/16/2003
2003 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Great handling. Needs more power. Disappointed by clunking noise when shifting 5 speed (District Operations Manager finally admitted a design flaw in dual plate flywheel) Quirky auto climate control searches for right cabin temp. Dealer service arrogant and indifferent. Not what I expect from Lexus! Now have a dashboard rattle

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Well designed car

mountainman, 04/30/2003
2003 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I test drove several other vehicles (Acura's, Infiniti, etc...) The Lexus is by far the best. Handles like a dream, well made and the instrumentation is intelligently designed. It has a beautifully smooth ride, but feels "tight" when you want to drive aggressively. By far the best car for a young adult with more mature needs (family etc...) but having that sports car drive. Kudos.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Balanced

spylogic, 01/04/2003
2003 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I think this car is awesome. It's a pleasure to drive everyday. Sure it could use a little more hp but I'll fix that with a few modifications that will still keep in under warranty. It has all the modern creature comforts inside and fits my life style very well. In general I think it's a great value.

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