2001 Lexus IS300 review from North America
"Where have you been all of my driving life?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong with the car so far. I have only spent money on maintenance. They gave me the first two services under warranty, which was awesome since I had just spent quite a bit of money on the car. Since then, I have spent about $500 on service, for a 15k, 30k, and other services in between. Mostly they are done at Toyota since this is a Supra engine.
General comments?
This car makes me want to cry for joy every morning. It has plentiful torque for when I need to accelerate in a hurry, and plenty of braking power for when I need to halt it. The radio is better than some movie theater sound systems, and the dials, controls, and instrument panel are fun to look at and use. This car starts every morning without a problem and gets great gas mileage, considering. The paint, body, and wheels are in excellent shape. I may need to invest in new tires soon, but other than that I don't anticipate any problems.
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  | A truly outstanding luxury sports sedan |
| This car is phenomenal! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Inline 6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 14th September, 2003 |