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Little Devil
skiric, 03/24/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Pleasantly surprised how this car handles. Used to drive Mazda Miata and longed for the same thrill. And found it - even better...
Seabiscuit of the automotive world
SEANDRIVER, 03/30/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I looked at just about everything - I ended up with the LEXUS for various reasons. It was different & not a million of them on the road like every other make. Handling was far superior that anything else out there & i did purchase the Sport Design but the ride was comfortable. Not stiff to jitter your bones & not so soft that your driving a caddy. Safety equipment was standard,great power & may i say proportionate power. navigation system freely available, excellent service from Concord Lexus, great handling & ride quality, uniqueness & proportionate power made me a sucker for the IS 300. The Navigation controls are well placed & far better than BMW & MERC
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Good Car needs more power
Rick Romano, 04/02/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I love the car. The sterio system kicks ass. The driving experience is fun and comfortable. It handles like its on rails and it's got some guts. The only lack luster part of the vehicle is the undersized engine.
Better than Mercedes and BMW
LexxChik, 04/06/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I absolutely love this car. I sell cars and get to test drive all sorts of vehicles. This is by far the best bang for the buck.
I love her
JamesTx, 04/08/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I have a Graphite pearl grey with a 5spd. It is great. I love the dash layout and the seats. Also the aluminum pedals and trim looks great (unlike that cheasy wood). The exterior is beautiful, I love the front end, and the Euro ligths look nice too.It handles great, and the engine picks up quick. The inline 6 is the same one that toyota put in the Supra.
Quality, Value and Reliability
haja1994, 04/11/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Smooth driving and beautiful design. Ideal for young professionals with taste who do not want to spend too much.
Upgrade to performance
RJ Rafael, 04/18/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I just bought a 2004 Lexus IS300 5 speed manual. let me tell you that this car is like a rollercoaster every time i get in. My last car was a 95 acura integra that was hooked up!...it had everything...it was my pride and joy.The IS300 has the Luxury and the sport capability that i once owned. i made a great choice in purchasing this IS300.The IS300 has way more to offer. I LOVE THIS CAR!!!I can still keep the speed and Sporty-ness and still be looked at as the young adult. I dont even want to fix up this IS300....its already Fixed up...if your looking for a Sports car please dont pass on the IS300.
Woo Hoo
happy girl, 04/21/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I have only owned the car for a week and I have already had 4 complete strangers ask me about it because they are thinking of getting one of their own. IS300 is sporty, classy, fun, and reliable.
FUN FUN FUN
lms, 04/23/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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My 2002 has 60k miles in less than two years. No mechanichal problems but cost per mile is high (17" tires). Snow tires a must. Overall, it is the best car I have ever owned, and without a doubt the most fun to drive. I have the 5 spd and wished it had a 6. Comfort zone is 75-90. Extreme noise at 50+ mph with back windows fully down. WOuld buy it again without hesitation.
Luxury Toy!
storres, 04/27/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The drive is smooth and comfortable. Fun to drive!
Great CAr
bob1234, 04/22/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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It is a great car. Fun to drive and great hanndling.
great car
mikeinlosangeles, 04/22/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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this car has supurb pick up and feels better than any BMW
It's a lexus? it's not a lexus family
ShoeBox, 05/02/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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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
mandoq15, 05/01/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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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.
Lexus IS300 5M 2003
John Peabody, 05/09/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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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.
Love This Car!
RFH, 05/11/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Not sure what to expect when bouoght it. Continually impressed with its perfomance, qualtiy and "fun to drive" aspects. Refreshing after have three SUV's over nine years. Handliing and responsiveness add to the safety features which are impressive. Great "small" car!
IS300 Blends youth and luxary into one.
Yanger, 05/18/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I recently bought an IS300 5-speed Transmission: Being a previous owner of a Honda S2000, I was not overly impressed with the shifting in this car. The shifts could be shorter and just a bit smoother (less notchy). Mind you, I am comparing the 5-speed shifting with that of the Honda S2000's. Overall, the 5-speed manual drives very similar, if not better, than my friends 330ci. Interior/Exterior: Very nice, except for the plastic dash. Lexus needs to upgrade to some sort of rubber like the Audi's and Beamers. Exterior is Excellent! The smoked tail lights really help differentiate between boy racers and young professionals.
Nice car
slotmaker, 05/21/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Great car with smooth inline 6, as smooth as a Honda or a BMW. Edgeier looks for a younger audience.
Much to love for price paid..
Previous 6-spd drivr, 05/29/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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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.
04 Sport Design Auto5 Sedan
Black Sport Design, 05/30/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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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.
Best of both worlds.
Skip Martin, 07/10/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I really wanted to get a sports car (I'm 53yrs old), but didn't want to look like the old dude going through a mid-life crisis. This IS 300 with the 5-speed is the absolute answer. Now all the young kids say "kewl man" and all the old folks say "hey, nice car"!! Not only is it a delight to drive, it's a sound investment, as the blue book value remains relatively high for a longer period of time. Thanks Lexus!!!! Sincerely, TD (Skip) Martin (Old dude having fun)
IS300 is amazing
Mattrre, 07/10/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This car is amazing in every respect compared to its competition (G35, A4, 325, c230, etc). Although it is not as powerful as some in this list, it makes up for it in superior handling, better brakes, and a much more beautiful design, inside and out. Since these are not top sellers in this country, you can easily find one fairly affordable and at the same time have a car that you dont see everyday (like the 325i). I bought mine for 33k black/black auto with navigation. This car could easily go for 30k or lower. I suggest you check this out if you are looking for a car in the 30k price range. Also, this is the most relibable lexus.
a nice "little" car
jeff b, 07/10/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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car is nice and drives great. back seats are really tight. i also hear road noise which im not used to.. coming out of a bmw 740il.. fuel economy is ok... it gets the same mpg ( almost ) as the lexus rx 330... the suv..... i get lots of comments on how nice the car is.... the sport package is a great deall good luck
IS300
Lancezl1, 07/10/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Tight vehicle, no rattles, fun to drive, looks great. Could use a little more power as usual.
My second IS 300
DirkDigler, 07/10/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I love this car, the speed, the handling, the feel.
I love my Lexus
Shannon Kates, 07/28/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I love this car....I've wanted this car ever since it first came out and finally went out and bought one. I love the design, comfort, and I have fun driving.
IS300 Cheaper BMW?
pelindaba, 07/29/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I have enjoyed driving this car.....0-60 in just under 7 seconds on one occasion! Plenty of zip and it handles very well. I think it is an underated car......only drawback is most of the colors are less than appealing. I am averging 22mpg.
Very impressed
dhenri, 08/29/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I love the handling of this car and it does turn lots of heads. It's fun to drive and play with. It surprises alot of people it being a Lexus and Lexus not being really associated with sportscars. The hit the nail on the head with this one. Tons of aftermarket parts for it if you wish to personalize your ride. No regrets here whatsoever.
Fun car to drive
drivininaz, 08/28/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The car is very fun to drive. It takes corners well with little to no sway. E shift is fun but cumbersome to use on a regular basis. The gauges take a little time to get used to - The speedometer is hard to read around the 5's. The MPG guage is very distracting since it bounces all over the place telling you the instant MPG - not helpful over the long haul. Looked at the TL and G35 as well as the ES300 they drove like a larger family car which wasn't what I was looking for at this time. Inifinty dealership went old school w/me with the hard sale. Lexus dealership was the easiest car purchase I have made to date.
Reliability and fun
DaveIS300, 09/15/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Its been 4 months and I'm loving every second I'm in it. Luxury plus sporty features, its just great. Has great handling, looks great, and built to last with that Toyota quality. The only thing is gas mileage. Your better off driving leisurely with it to get better gas mileage. Driving it all city would hit you in the gas budget really fast. Otherwise, I love my full package deal all leather. Comfortable and has good speed not great, but something a modifaction of an exhaust and intake can help.
Love our Lexus
Jim&Michelle, 10/09/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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We had a couple of BMW 3 series before this car and have been extremly pleased with the quality and conveniences of the Is300. I would suggest to those looking for an alternative to the BMW and Acura to test drive this car!! The reliabilty, along with the unreal pampering of Lexus has spoiled both my wife and I.
U GOTTA GET THIS CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In LOVE w/ my IS300, 10/12/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I drove a Civic DX for 8 years. The last 2 of those years I was getting the new car itch. I would get excited about some other car models but would shortly lose interest. BUT as soon as I seen the IS300 - I KNEW it was the one! It was like love at first sight. I bought one in Feb04 and couldn't be happier. Love the fact that not many people have this car. People ask me all the time "Is that a Lexus?"...or ask much or say how much they love it. Lexus out did itself w/ the IS300. It handles like a dream. It's the perfect combo of luxury and sport. Euro-car kids wanna race when they see me...LOL. I've never owned the same car twice, but when I do go to get a new car it will be ANOTHER IS300.
Hott
Sonny D, 11/01/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The engine is the best part i found out that the engine is a toyota Supra Engine in it an its 215-hp with a addition of a booster increase the hp to 500-hp
Second times the charm!
Froman, 07/01/2005
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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After testdriving the IS a year ago I was talked into purchasing an SUV, big mistake and have regretted it ever since. Fed up with the SUV after only a year I listened to my gut and made a bee line for the IS and have fallen in love with the car!
good looking car
cholodeperu, 11/14/2005
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Bought the car brand new back in January 04. Got it in black and when I first saw it, I loved it. Now the paint is kind of dull and some scratches are starting to show. I say my favorite color now is the white one, the charcoal and red color is nice too. The car is fast every now and then and very uncomfortable in long trips. The mpg is not so bad if the gas prices stay low. If the car came with 18" or 19" wheels it would be a 10 in looks.
Amazing Car
Nickster, 12/17/2005
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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After owning BMWs and Audis, the quality that goes into a Lexus is unmatched. I'm a new life-time customer.
Want BMW performance with reliability?
Tom, 01/23/2007
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This car has superb handling as it almost begs to be thrown around. The fuel economy leaves much to be desired but if you cared about gas then you would have bought a Prius. Styling is very good, but the interior instrument panel could be sleeker. This car definitely turns heads, more so than a 325i. I wanted a sports sedan with actual reliability and you cannot go wrong here. This is my first Lexus purchase and I believe I will stick with them after being very satisfied with my IS 300.
WOW!
jbdusf, 02/20/2007
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I was looking to buy a new car and was thinking Nissan Maximas, BMW 325i, Infiniti G35. I actually stopped at a dealership looking to see if they had any of the above models. They didn't, however I saw a silver Lexus IS 300. I knew this was the car for me! I am in Real Estate so I needed a 4 door sedan. I had a 2001 Toyota Celica. This was the best of both worlds. Luxurious sedan as well as high performance sports car. The steering wheel shift buttons are awesome! 0-60 in 6.7 seconds which is on par with a Porsche Boxster! It handles like a dream! The ONLY complaint is that the gas mileage is poor for the size car it is. Overall, it is a great car and I highly recommend it!!
Don't Do It!
Linda G., 05/15/2004
2004 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I like driving this car. That being said: 1) tires. The car comes w/performance tires which means they are soft -- i had to replace them at 20,000 miles. there is only one replacement tire right now -- it cost over $1,000 for 4 tires. 2) reliability. a few weeks ago the car died in as i was accelerating in an intersection. it was towed to lexus who tried to fix it for 2 days to no avail. on the 3rd day the car miraculously started ... no explanation whatsoever. lexus customer service was not helpful and pitiful. i am thoroughly disappointed with this car.
Nice!!
Jon, 04/23/2009
2004 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Drove BMW 3 series, G35, Volvo S60 and IS 300 just to be complete. Expected to buy the G35 but after driving the Lexus, I just loved driving it. It was by far the most engaging, quietest, and tightest ride. The G35 was faster in a straight line but I felt "one-with-the-car" driving the IS 300. Feels much faster than it really is. And it is not slow. Beautiful styling in and out and great build quality. Was also sold on the reliability record. Consumer Reports listed it as one of the top 3 most reliable cars for 2004. I hope that holds true with mine.