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Used 2004 Lexus IS 300 Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best Value

viber, 09/18/2003
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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My other considerations when I was shopping for a car were: A4 3.0, BMW 325i. I finanlly picked the IS300 because of the quality and the value. A4 3.0 being significantly more expensive (however, it comes with quattro) and 325i being significantly slower and lacking in some features, IS300 provides the best value. It is an extremely fun to drive vehicle with the best handling after the A4. However, when it comes to reliability, I had to drop my bias for European cars and pick a Lexus which has the best name in liability.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great car period.

Umair, 11/13/2003
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Got this car only a few days ago, amazing handling and refinement for a supposedly luxury sedan. Very fun to drive, fun to row thru the gears. Still in break-in so i havn't been able to see what this car can really do. But i must say the pull from <3k rpms is adequate, especially if you want to save gas. Interior design may not be all that impressive, but the build quality is something that no photo can describe. You have to go to the dealer and sit inside this car it is amazing!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Love It

Gema, 05/12/2005
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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After driving a honda accord for seven years I decided I wanted a new car. After looking at the BMW 3 series and Audi A4 I went to look at a Lexus ES. Once inside I saw the IS and I said that is the car I want.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

All the car w/o the snob of BMW

DanG, 09/25/2003
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I just drove my home the IS300 sportsdesign in Thundercloud Gray color. All the bells and whistles that come standard on the sportsdesign minus the Navigation system. I swapped out the 11 spoke rims for the orginal 5 spoke style because I liked the sporty look of the 5 spoke much better. This Car is a very smooth ride, and fast! I drove the BMW330 and the Audi A4 1.8T. Forget the A4 if your looking for performance! The beemer was pretty even, but the Lexus was roomier in the front seat and just a much less old man feeling car. The all weather tires handle like rails. not sure what the big deal some make about that is. I highly recommend this car!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Still in Love after 5k miles

TexISportX, 11/28/2003
2004 Lexus IS 300 SportCross 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I looked for 2 years before deciding on this car and I know I made the right choice. I just had the 5k scheduled service performed and when I was on my way to pick it up I found myself getting excited about getting it back. The Sportcross is an absolute pleasure to drive.

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