2002 Lexus IS300 review from North America
"An awesome sports-oriented mid-luxury sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No problems with the car yet.
General comments?
I love the styling of this car.
I definitely recommend the five-speed manual transmission.
I thought about the 3 series BMW's also.
I think the stock is300 has a much better drivetrain than the stock 325's.
The 330 drives great, but to get the similar options that come standard on the is300, the 330 would costs thousands more.
So far, I love the way the is300 handles, accelerates, and looks.
The one gripe I do have with the is300 is that the shifting is not as silky smooth as I would like.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 400 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 22nd April, 2002 |