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Used 2003 Lexus IS 300 Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Great Replacement

astro403, 02/04/2007
2003 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Decided it was time to upgrade from my 1999 Honda Prelude but was a little skeptical at first. I loved that car. Great handling, good power, unbelieveable reliability, the list goes on. After I bought the IS, all my skepticism was put to rest. Love the handling (although I had to get used to RWD again) performance, sexy styling and yes, even gas mileage. My IS gets about the same as my prelude. And we're talking about a 3.0L V6 compared to a 2.2L 4 banger. I was impressed. Traction is OK in the snow. Living up in Canada you need winter tires, but even with them and with both trac. control and snow mode on, the wheels still slip quite easily, but if you pay attention like you should, you'll be fine.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Fun and affordable

David, 01/10/2007
2003 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The IS 300 is fun to drive, it handles really well. I have the 5 speed so it's quicker than the automatic (I drove both). The interior is sleek and I love the exterior. All around I have been very pleased with this car. I have had a couple isolated issues that fell under warranty, but I've talked to other owners who didn't have the same issues.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great deal

LexusLover, 01/09/2007
2003 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had this car a little over 2 years now, purchased senior year in HS. Have never had any problem other than battery replacement. My friends love to ride in it/drive it. Good for sporty design and driving but also the ability to put decent cargo in it. My friend built me a custom woofer box and I still have ample space in trunk. I plan on driving this car until it can't drive anymore, which, if it keeps up like it has, will be a long time from now.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

love this car

cjl32, 08/15/2003
2003 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is a major headturner. Lexus has the best service in the world. I test drove the G35, CL, TL, 325i and the IS300 was by far the best deal and best car. This car is so quiet that sometimes I forget its on!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

lovin' my lexus

lexushappy, 07/30/2003
2003 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

THis is a great car! I just love the performance and the style that this product offers. It's hip and turns heads wherever I go. Completely content and Lexus service can't be beat!

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