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Used 2005 Lexus IS 300 Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

the best ever

emily, 01/04/2005
2005 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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i got my car for my birthday and its awesome it is really fun to drive and soo sleek looking how can u not love it!!!!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun car!

Ko, 01/05/2005
2005 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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My top 3 choice was C230k, 3series, and Is 300. I had a chance to test drive each vehicle, and I would have to say in terms of performance and comfort, IS300 blows off the other 2. Obviously, IS300 has its own flaws as well. If you are seeking luxury/status quo vehicle and don't mind spending $1500 to $2500 more, this is definatley not the vehicle of choice for you. However, if you are a working professional, who feel little bit uneasy to be driving around on a sport-car, but miss the good old days, this is the vehicle of your choice. In addition, depending on your negotiation skills, you may easily cut down the price to $29000-30000 without any problem at all unlike BMW or MB.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Loved the IS300 since debut

jeremp, 09/16/2011
2005 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I recently picked up the last year IS300 (2005). I have always wanted one and I do not like the IS250 or IS350, they look too much like other lesser vehicles. I love the reliability, mine has 93k miles but I have seen them with over 200k and still running. The sunroof doesn't work, but it is 7 years old and I don't use the sunroof. I love the inline 6, v6 are not as torque'y.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

It was love at first sight

helen, 01/30/2007
2005 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I was so in love with this car when I first saw it and took a look at all the features, but the only downside was the mpg. Not a big deal at the moment, I thought. So WRONG. The mpg is the only reason I don't want to own this car anymore. I feel safe driving in this car and everything's nice (although the inside could be bigger), my brakes squeak a lot too. Everytime I ask someone who works at the dealership what's up with it, they keep saying it's brake dust, and I don't buy it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My love

brooke, 02/12/2005
2005 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I think that she handles very well. It is front wheel drive so snow isn’t the best, but for everything else it’s amazing. Gorgeous lines and interior. Great acceleration as well as sound system.

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