2000 Lexus IS300 review from North America
"The best sport luxury sedan on the American market"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
In order of strength - handling, transmission, visibility, size, comfort, power, luxury.
Handling - tight quick steering, big tires/wheels, stiff suspension, wide wheel base
Transmission - 5 spd auto - shifts manually from steering wheel or console - great for speed braking.
Visibility - remove excess head rests and bling spot is minimized - outside mirrors are good for American market. Parabolic outside mirror would be improvement.
Size - easy to park, easy in/out with 4 doors, power seats optimize space used, trunk configuration with spare below is very good.
Power - 3 liter engine with 1 passenger has all the power needed to out accelerate almost all normal road traffic for passing.
Comfort - power seats, low front console passenger foot well, headliner are all best in class.
Luxury - std CD radio speakers very good, power seats could only be improved with memory, seat fabric could be improved with leather.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 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 | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 34000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 5000 |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2006 |