Overview & Reviews

Once a goal is set, Lexus is not a company to dillydally. Witness the 2002 IS 300. After just one year on the fiercely contested entry-level luxury sport sedan battlefield, Lexus has quickly moved to address the IS 300's short list of faults. A five-speed manual transmission is available, and it comes packaged with a sportier suspension than what is offered on the "regular" IS 300. The luxury side of the equation has also been upped. A navigation system and an all-leather interior are optional this year, and the rearview and driver-side mirrors are auto-dimming. Safety is also enhanced with the addition of head-protecting side curtain airbags (in addition to the regular side airbags), a BrakeAssist function and a stability control system. And for all of those golden retrievers out there tired of riding around in numbing RX 300s, take notice that Lexus has expanded the IS 300's lineup with a wagon version.

• Outstanding driving dynamics, slick interior decor, competitive pricing.

• Small rear seat and trunk, not much storage space, styling more suited to baggy-panted masses.

User Reviews:

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  Not quite a Lexus - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By jpreski - October 17 - 10:00 am

  Overall the car is great with some issues I cant believe Lexus missed like usable storage and room, amenities like memory seat, more adjustable steering, and tire replacement difficulty. I have a BMW and they can get these items right. Great handling doesnt forgive these items since most people dont push the handling to the limit.

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  Nice car - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By billy - September 30 - 7:40 am

  so far, Ive raced with a M3(98 or 97 model) a few other BMWs, some modified rice car, and guess what, with the superior handling and cornering that this car can do, I beat them all! enough said!

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  Best purch I ever made - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By bob - August 4 - 10:56 am

  Bought it new. Have put on 135K miles so far with no problems other than normal wear items. Runs like a top. Still love to drive this car. Wonderfully crisp handling, great powerband. No probs w/fuel economy. I get the mfrs rating of 25 mpg on the highway with 70mph cruising. One of Toyotas finest creations.

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  Wow what a car!!! - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By Jeff Meyer - July 5 - 10:00 am

  The IS300 is fun to drive with great handling and braking. The engine needs a little more pep to it but overall well worth ever penny.

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  Best on the Market!!! - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By sds59 - June 24 - 10:00 am

  Theres a lot of sporty cars in this class, but this car is by far the best! Its the greatest combination of FAST, FUN sports car with complete LUXURY fully expected by a maker like Lexus. Youve GOT to get one of these!!!

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  Excellent car - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By UncleNick - May 31 - 10:00 am

  Excellent car, typical Toyota build quality, A-1!!! Fun to drive, very comfortable. Bulletproof drivetrain from the 2JZ-GE motor(from Suparas past) super reliable.

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  2001 IS300 - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By Mike Marshall - May 22 - 2:00 am

  Excellent value for the money. Transmission electronics and shifter design need improvement. 5-speed manual should be offered on the SportCross. Cheaper IS200 should be brought here from overseas market.

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  Fun and useful - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By GT - May 22 - 2:00 am

  This car is just fun to drive. The extra space in the sport x version makes it useful as well.

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  Better Then BMW - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By Better Then BMR - May 8 - 1:20 am

  I shopped around for some time before I decided on my IS 300. What brought me to it at first was the Lexus name and good looks of the car and once I drove it!! WOW!! This is a great car!! Fun to drive, smooth as hell and at times almost seems to know what youre going to do before you do it! Inside the car offers great comfort and you almost forget youre in a sports car. Every friend of mine that has sat in it has used the word WOW a few times! After having this car for a few months Im so glad I didnt buy a BMW!

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  Lexus Review - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By Dalaxman - March 30 - 10:00 am

  I own this car and i love it. It is fun to drive and handles like a dream.