Used 2004 Lexus IS 300 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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It's a lexus? it's not a lexus family
If you can afford IS300, I'm pretty sure you have many other car to buy. I already bought IS300 on 2001, I didn't have that choice back then. IS300 looked the best at that time, but now If you want to buy a new IS300, I don't think you should consider getting one. Why? The seat lumbar support sucks for 6 ft tall people. It's too low. It's too small. Handling is okay. Engine is good, but for that low hp with the bad gas milleage, that's a big no no. Small power with crazy gas milleage? You should consider about that. You can buy Acura TL, Infinity G35 coupe, Audi A4, Saab 9-3, etc. I regret buying IS300.
One of the Best
Overall the car performs very well and is consistent in all areas. There are some improvements needed but by far the car is above all standards.
- Base SedanMSRP: $4,9951,134 mi away
Lexus IS300 5M 2003
Have owned 16 months and thoroughly enjoy driving it. The pros greatly outweigh the cons. Purchased over Acure CL Type S because if it greater manoeverability (turning circle 35' instead of 40') and better deal from dealer. A combination of the Acura engine an smoother manual shifter in the Lexus body would have been ideal.
04 Sport Design Auto5 Sedan
Moving on from 6spd manual sports car. Ride comfort is as good as it'll get while maintaining this wonderful handling. During sharp cornering, moderate bodyroll. Acceleration very responsive, will not down shift needlessly due to high torque and close ratio gearing (even Auto). Highway very stable, good throttle response. tourque is very high due to inline-6, HP is just enough to give spirited ride. The lack of performance is balanced by luxury and handling. You won't regret value VS price paid. Purchased for invoice price, other test drives include Subaru wrx Sti, BMW330, Maxda RX-8, Infinity G-35, Acura TL.
Much to love for price paid..
5spd auto "Sport Design", it is very tourqy for what it's worth. Excellant gearing, performance will not be lost due to poor gearing as seen in most autos. Smooth shifts, and tourqiness. 0-60 in over 7 seconds, you won't soil yourself but spirited enough. Handling is as good as it's going to get while maintaining a comfortable ride. Handles corners well, with slight body roll. Ride quality a shade behind the bimmers. Overall, im very pleased, even in 04 this car still recieves compliments. Options available for straight bolt on turbos, 300-500HP from stock internals, when warrenty expires.