2003 Lexus IS300 review from North America
"Cheap Knock off of a BMW 3 Series"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- The tires wear out quickly
- Not realibe as first thought
- The Suede seats starting to look worn (dirty look)
General comments?
I bought this car basically because I couldn't afford a BMW 3 Series at the time and this car was my second choice.
This car is a cheap knock off of a BMW series, Its not engineered as well as a BMW, and costs more to service. The tires worned out at 20,000km, and cost me $1000 to replace them with better tires. The interior layout is ugly, seats look dirty, and intrument panel is a joke. I used to own a 1996 BMW 318i with 4 cyl 1.9litre 138hp, and that felt more sporty and reliable than this car. I hope to trade this car in for a 2005 BMW 330i with the "M" performance package in the near future.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 30000 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 15th November, 2004 |