Used 2020 Lexus IS 300 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 IS 300, so we've included reviews for other years of the IS 300 since its last redesign.
Capable, Fun, AWD Alaska Sedan
Dav, 01/22/2019
updated 07/25/2023
2016 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 27 people found this review helpful
It is NOT a sports car BUT it is quick enough for everyday. It has been impressive to drive in snow and ice. It holds the road very very well. Granted one must take the time to invest in high quality snow tires... That being said though, I've driven many AWD/4WD cars and trucks here in the Great White North and this performs as well as any of them most times better outperforming most but the Cayenne S. Bluetooth is a pain in the a$$ but seems to get better with usage disconnecting less often. *Update..seems to have settled down and rarely disconnects anymore.* Really Lexus you could do so much better on the infotainment. The car is solid and well built. Materials are high quality. It purrs right along. Update: I've taken temporary job that requires commuting and really added the miles. the original tires were out and I put some inexpensive ones on from Amazon. They are quiet and competent but this is not a store review. I am still quite content with the little sedan. The AWD does not like dry pavement tight turning. Highways are fine. Update 2.. Super cold winter this year with plenty of snow and ice. Car still moves nicely. the Federal Himalaya II that are on it are phenomenal...even at -23F they've remained pliable and sticky. Very few cars are ultimately worth the money...this one is still stellar. Final update I put 100,000 miles on it. Fantastic car. Recently sold so I could go back to a Cayenne. The grandkids are getting to big for extended rides in the little Lexus. If you you get a chance and it fits your lifestyle you can't go wrong with this little wonder car. Keep good tires on it and change oil and brake pads. Thatall I had to do in 100 thousand miles. Happy motoring.
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Lady in hot Blue Lexus
Kathy, 08/07/2018
updated 02/14/2019
2018 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
First Lexus, fun to drive, great handling on curves, brakes excellent. Comfortable seats, lacks storage next to driver. Love it!
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Racy Lexus
Jennie Hobbs, 11/03/2019
updated 06/15/2023
2019 Lexus IS 300 F SPORT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
Interior quality was excellent. Love the f sport package and recommend. Wish I had got the memory seats though since my spouse sometimes drives the car as well. Gas mileage not as good as my 328i but hope I will save on repair bills as the reliability should be better. Ben our salesperson made it one of my best car buying experiences . Over 60,000 miles and nothing but regular repair things such as tires,brakes and oil change. Car rides and performs like new. Would like a little more horsepower and less turbo lag. Interior is still looking good . Got wife the red and black interior and she is still very satisfied with it. Seats are great except on longer trips they can be a little tough on aging backs.
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Hot driving car disappointment to geeks
Forbes Mercy, 05/28/2017
2016 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
29 of 42 people found this review helpful
No doubt this car gets up and goes, almost justifies the dismal sub 20mpg performance although in today's cars there's little excuse for such horrible mileage. The dealership lied saying it wasn't premium gas, I hate "anything to get the sale" salesmen and that's Seattle Lexus spot on. Even complaining to their manager gets you no return phone call (no cussing or disrespect if you were thinking that) as promised. The voice recognition is beyond a joke and yes I did the voice training, no difference. Why can't I buy up to the auto-braking system when it's in the software? Seriously no 120v to make up for your seriously underpowered USB that face up to let things fall into them, bluetooth that works then doesn't. Who designed this thing, the seats are like rocks? Pretty, powerful but not tech friendly. You can get a lot more tech centric cars for a lot less and maybe a decent MPG.
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From 98 ES300 to 2016 IS300
Ask for Babs, 02/01/2023
2016 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Coming from an older Lexus model, it definitely is a different feel but that same luxury ride. I also have a Honda pilot so this sits significantly lower so I would take extra precautions on potholes and bumps, sharp turns hit smoothly but that undercarriage is delicate. It can go smooth for high speeds and runs a nice driver experience with the paddle shifters but if you want something cheap, the Lexus is not it. My Honda pilot is 2018 and with both cars at 60k miles, they resale the same value. If you are leasing, have all the fun. Buying and financing, it is relatively expensive to maintain but not as expensive to maintain as say my older Lexus or a higher luxury like a BMW may be (roughly $1000 a year for maintenance). I regret nothing in buying the car but it is something you have to take a great deal of caring for to keep running.