2001 Lexus IS 300

Pros: Suspention, Engine, Impeccable build quality, fun-to-drive factor.

Cons: Fuel Economy, Fuel Economy, Fuel Economy, says Toyota in too many places.

The Bottom Line: This is one of the best used cars, and is better used than the 330i due to reliability and build quality, and value to money ratio.

Review: I have owned this car for about a month, but have been good friends with the original owner since they bought it new in 2001. This car has many high/low points that I will list below by category. Interior: First off, there is way too much toyota in ...

Pros: 2JZ engine from the NA Supra, reliability, excellent handling, decent trunk & backseats

Cons: Back seats don't fold forward, needs the new IS's 306hp engine, manuals are rare

The Bottom Line: If you want a driver's car and a rock-solid, reliable family sedan in one vehicle, look no further.

Review: I got my 2001 IS300 used with over 100,000 miles on it. My family has owned 8 Toyotas and 3 Lexus, and combined with what I've read and heard from automotive experts and mechanics, I was confident in Toyota's legendary reliability. I did a LOT of ...

Pros: The finest sport sedan this side of a Jaguar

Cons: Only time will tell

Review: The ultra-stable, luxury rush of the Lexus IS 300 became available to the public on June 23 of Y2K, with a sticker begininning at a mere $31,000. While a car over $30k is pricey, after my test-drive on the track at Englishtown NJ I became absolutely...

Pros: Seats, Handling, Acceleration, Styling, Dealer Service

Cons: CD-Changer

The Bottom Line: Great first or second car!

Review: I did major research before buying this car used in 2006. I wanted a sporty 4 door compact. My final 3 choices were the BMW 330I, Mercedes C230 Kompressor, and The IS300. I have no complaints about the car after a year of ownership and 15,000 miles. The ...

Pros: outstanding performance, handling, luxury at a fair price!

Cons: keyless entry is awkward; some gadgets serve little useful purpose

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DECEMBER UPDATE: After putting 2000 miles on this car, I am happy to say that this is one terrific car. How many speeding tickets? Nada. But, that's only because I have been very lucky. The one thing that I did not anticipate with...

Pros: Sharp BMW like styling, responsive handling, powerful engine

Cons: Tires noisy with wear, no arm rest on '01 models, no oil pressure gage

The Bottom Line: Built May 2000 now 2 1/2 years old it's as tight and beautiful as the day it was built. This car is truly world class in quality and craftsmanship.

Review: I purchased my IS300 from JM Lexus in South Florida. They are the largest Lexus dealer and they have a huge assortment of models. I was trading in a 2000 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air with 15,000 miles. They looked it over and agreed to the trade value found ...

Pros: Stylish, Speed, Handling, Sound

Cons: Confined back seat

The Bottom Line: A great performance car with style. It'll take you as fast as you want and still be able to attract attention with its sporty look.

Review: First off let me start by saying I am 17 years old and this was my first car. Although i've driven other cars before the is300 is the one I have spent the most time with. So my positive reviews of the Lexus IS300 might just be because this is the...

Pros: Exterior and Interior styling, 17" Rims, Stereo System, Engine, Lexus Service

Cons: Gas Mileage, Back Seat NO ARM REST!

The Bottom Line: This car's styling is its selling point. The best looking NEW car out there.

Review: I purchased my 2001 Lexus IS300 in August of 2000. Let me tell you from the get-go, I have never been as satisfied with a car as I am with my IS. For months leading up to that wonderful Saturday in August, 2000, I was constantly doing research on the...

Pros: Sporty, affordable,

Cons: none

Review: Do you know what's so great about this car? It is different. All cars can have the same features and luxuries, same type of engine, but the shape of the car will always be different. The 2001 IS 300 is the first car that I have seen by Lexus that is...

Pros: very stylish, smooth drive, lexus brand

Cons: small backseat, no arm rest in front and no all leather package, no std

The Bottom Line: totally worth every penny, but if you have to have a std and don't need a new car immediately, wait until sept 2001

Review: recently purchased a lexus IS 300 and overall have been very pleased. like the handling, and like the little touches they added, such as the pedals, the taillights, fog lights, and the fun yellow color! some downsides include this car is only avl in...