Faults:

So far nothing has gone wrong with the car. The Toyota 2JZ-GE engine will last you forever if you take care of it.

I know the previous owner had mentioned that there was an issue with the throttle body at about 30K, but it was a freak issue and Lexus replaced it free of charge. It has ran perfectly since then.

General Comments:

The car is clearly made for those drivers who like to be part of the driving experience. The manual transmission just amplifies that feeling.

The double wishbone independent suspension is like the rails that the car scoots along on. The handling is the definite highlight of the car. You point out the direction, and the car goes. If your really getting into a corner you can feel just a tiny bit of under steer, but it's nothing that a bit of throttle steering can't fix.

The 3.0L 2JZ-GE is a bit outdated now, but it still produces enough power to be impressive. The manual version is said to do 0-60 in 6.8 seconds. I've gotten 6.9 so I believe it. This is mainly thanks to some outstanding pull in third gear.

Faults:

Nothing so far...

General Comments:

Cons:

Small trunk space.

Higher than expected fuel consumption.

Pros:

This car has too many to list. After switching from a Mercedes to a Lexus, I now know what RELIABILITY means. If you are looking for a mixture between sport, and luxury then I believe this is the perfect vehicle. I love the interior cockpit feeling; leather quality surpasses a lot of other vehicles.

One thing though, this car along with other Lexus vehicles have a simple beauty. I sometimes feel that it is not as EYE CATCHING as it should be for the price.

Overall I believe it is the best sport sedan out there, especially if you are planning to keep it for more than a couple of years, or are purchasing second hand.

Faults:

CD player broke after about 6 months.

Rough transmision.

My clutch and flywheel blew out at 45000mi.

General Comments:

This car is just OK. Go with a BMW or Acura if you can.

Faults:

There's a noise that it makes when you put it in gear. The manual says that it's the traction control and the VSC. Does anybody else have the same noises. Please e-mail me back @ gbb357@aol.com. Thank you.

General Comments:

I love this car. Everything about it is just perfect. Well almost perfect.

The only thing that I might not like is it's back seat. It's small, but functional. There's enough room for my daughters car seat. Other than that this car is quick and beautiful. It turns heads a lot. I got the pearl white color which I think is very hard to find.

Faults:

The brake rotors warped at less than 10 thousand miles, resulting in uncomfortable braking maneuvers.

The sunroof failed for any number of reasons, yet was repaired under warranty.

Switches get nicked up easily, and the entire dashboard somehow looks and feels tired after three years of gentle use.

The car failed to start at least four times a year, even on days with pleasant weather.

General Comments:

A good performer, the IS300 handled and took off well, yet brakes were unpredictable; sensitive one minute, squishy the next.

Leaving the transmission in full automatic mode, while driving in a spirited manner, produced some sort of burning smell. Unsettling at first, my fears were abated when nothing came of it. I feel hard times are in store for the next owner, however.

The dealer experience is great; they treat you nicely as they pick your pockets.

The back seat is vestigial, yet the fronts are supportive and comfortable. The leather with mouse-hair inserts is a touch tacky, however.

The interior styling and sculpting of the dashboard look as if they came from any number of cars. There is absolutely no harmony within this car.

The large trunk is disappointed by a small opening.

The exterior styling never became clear or grew on me. Especially in its watery silver paint finish.