Used 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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It's a Lexus afterall!
Michael, 12/28/2004
2005 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A very athletic 4-door sedan with many luxury standard features which are expensive options in her class. Both the ride and feel are so good that I can drive it all day & still have fun. Trouble free still and well built with no rattles after over 14000 miles with only the 2 scheduled oil change service calls.
IS 300 Great for the price
Richard, 01/26/2005
2005 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fantasic beautifully crafted sedan. Has all options I wanted. Just plain great automobile
Most fun I Have had in many years
Wolfpodd, 09/20/2008
2005 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The only problems I have had was scraping the front right bumper on a high curb!! My Bad!! This vehicle is a ton of fun to drive. Handling is great, powertrain is strong. I have a 5 speed manual so gas mileage is better.
Thankful Soldier
Jumpmastercmb, 05/27/2005
2005 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
From the first time that I learned to drive, I always wanted a BMW, but after test driving the IS 300 my boyhood dreams changed. This vehicle is awesome! It's small, powerful, and classy. I guarantee you, once you drive a Lexus you won't even consider any other vehicle. The Lexus customer service and maintenance teams are also top notch! This is the best gift I could have purchased for myselg after a tough 12 month tour in Iraq.
dash gone bad
Pablo Rivera, 11/30/2018
2005 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
the dashboard on this car is melting and sticky, and black stuff sticks to your hands and clothes. heard from some mechanics that lexus was replacing the dash , but when I called lexus, they said is was only for 2006 models. my car is 2005 and they will not cover it.my car has the same problem as the 2006.
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The best
slav, 03/13/2010
2005 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Awesome to drive and really nice on a round smooth and perfect in winter this car is best for a teenager looking to race and customize the car sweet ride have fun.
I wanted so bad to like this car!
mjf, 11/21/2005
2005 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 12 people found this review helpful
Where do I start I have had this car at the Lexus shop 7X in the past year for numerous rattles & squeaks which still arent fixed. I have had the clutch on the AC replaced, the AC/heater fan motor replaced, the heating/AC control unit replaced, & the sunroof track system replaced. I wanted so bad to like this car but it has been nothing but a pain. Performance wise, it just OK. The 5-speed manual shifts hard & the traction control is bad, kicks in when taking off or cornering hard & then stays activated too long causing lack of power. The car handles well on dry & wet pavement, however, it's downright scary on any remotely slippery roads. I wished I'd bought a BMW again.
For the price, you can't do better.
1SickLexus, 04/07/2005
2005 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Lexus IS 300 is probably the nicest looking car from the inside and outside. It is a blast to drive, and for the money, it is pretty quick. Luxury, style, performance, and reliability make this car the best I have ever owned.
Sports 4 door Sedan
Onyx IS300, 10/07/2004
2005 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent Driving, the car feels like a well balanced sports car, Braking system rivals BMW. Beautiful interior fabrics and high build quality, keeping with the Lexus name.
wheel noise
lkuhl, 10/22/2004
2005 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It makes a lot of road noise and even though it has been to the dealer they refuse to fix what is a bad wheel bearing or tires that have problems. One tire popped out the tube like a bike tire and it cost $225.00 to replace. Acts liked it was wrecked or something and dealer will not fix it I would not buy another one!
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