'03 Lexus IS-300 Review: I don't know much about cars but I know I love this one
I bought this car used with 200k miles and it's still running as strong as ever. I love everything about this car except for when I hit 85 mph on the freeway and the antenna on the back repeatedly hits the rear window. Also the AC doesn't hit the back seats very well, so my child gets uncomfortable in the heat. The car itself drives smoothly, the pedals never stick and stopping and accelerating are never jumpy. I take it in for an oil change around every 3-4 months and have never had any engine problems. It's great on gas and only takes about $35 to fill (in California). All in all, it's a fantastic and reliable car.
Evan S
on March 6, 2021
My Dream Car: Lexus IS300
The IS300 was my dream car the moment it was released. I have a 5spd. Stock it has enough power and torque to be spirited and fun to drive while being good on gas. The dash is prone to deteriorating from sun exposure but that's really been the only downside. Ample trunk space, great audio, and great options most people look for. It's a great platform for those who like to modify cars too, just expensive to do so. I only have to do basic maintenance, slightly more annually than my previous Honda, and just a bit more expensive. I would prefer not to have leather seats, but that's really my only gripe.
Ashlyn M
on February 23, 2021
Has extremely gas mileage.
No problems so far and I have had it going on 5 years. Very reliable. Small, yet comfy. Good gas mileage. Drives amazing.
Katy A
on December 9, 2020
That it runs good. That it is a 5 speed..
Love the suspension, handling and comfort dislike the gas it uses and the money it requires to maintain.
Hope C
on December 7, 2020
A college student's dream
It's just a really comfortable car for me. I'm small, don't need to travel cross country, and if my friends and I need to go somewhere then it gets us there. The gas mileage isn't awful and the interior is super easy to clean. Beyond a few maintenance issues with the engine, I love my car. Plus it drives pretty smoothly.
Janelia B
on February 19, 2020
It's a super reliable car so it's a great starter car
Even though I have a older guy it's in pretty good condition. Very reliable. A brand I trust
james d
on February 12, 2020
It has the smoothest feel a great engine and it is reliable.
I like how smooth it drives, it has good horsepower. I hate the cd player doesn't work. I hate the dents in it
Don Z
on July 17, 2019
At this point, it might be a classic! But seriously, it's a solid, comfy point-A-to-point-B machine. Very happy with it.
As someone once told me about a musical instrument he loved, it's not that I need things to be fancy-- I need it to work. Very reliable car. The reason for getting a '03 is that it predates heavy computerized brain age. I like my car to be a car, don't need it to be a computer.
Tiffany p
on April 3, 2019
The brakes are incredibly touchy! Be careful.
I like that it has a lot of nice features and looks sporty. However, the CD player doesn't work so it makes road trips long. The sun roof is cool because I can watch the planes fly over.
MaryJane D
on November 26, 2018
It's a reliable car even for its age.
I purchased my car new and it's been extremely reliable, still looks new. I love my car and don't want to get another one to have to make payments again.