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Used 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

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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.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

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 aren’t 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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

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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