Used 2005 Lexus IS 300 Review

Can't match the BMW 3 Series, but its combination of price, performance and premium features make the IS 300 a very intriguing sport sedan or wagon.

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The IS 300 continues into 2005 largely unchanged. A limited-slip differential is no longer available with the manual transmission.
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