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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  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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  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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  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.

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  Everything and More - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By dpant00 - March 13 - 7:11 am

  I bought it new. It now has 110k hard driven miles. Never had an issue. The Eshift is awesome, I use it almost always. When its in normal automatic, the shifts are super quick and clean- great for getting off fast and even. Interior is sweet with chrome details and comfortable leather. If Im really nitpicking, the trunk is small, but it has a cool pass-through feature into the backseat that helps. Ive never had a car this long, but I just cant bring myself to sell it because I feel that the value for this car is unsurpassed. Very satisfied, I highly recommend this car even if its used with alot of miles. I wish the rest of my life was this consistent...

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  The perfect most styled sedan - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By Eddie - March 3 - 2:50 am

  this car is near perfect. it looks as good as it drives. the inside very well done. all leather. the controls for A/C is great nothing too confusing. the snow mode is way cool up in the mtns. gauges are well designed and very accurate. and let me tell you this car moves for an inline 6. i got it up to 120 no problem on the freeway. if youre looking for something thats top of the line luxary but is fast and fun to drive and handles similar to an EVO, hook it up with this car. it will not dissapoint.

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  This Car Is Sweet - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By KDDIS300 - February 16 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car after much research. Looked at Tl Type-s, Infinity G35, I35, but once I got in the IS300 I was sold. The styling (inside and out) is WAY cooler that all others. This car has an amazingly smooth and powerful engine, even seems more powerful than the G35....(maybe its the electronic trottle.) The traction is AWESOME. It handles the corners with no body roll at all. This car is extremly fun to drive. Get one.

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  Wow! Amazing Car! - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By Jay Marino - January 11 - 2:00 am

  I purchased a 2002 IS300 with the 5 speed manual transmission. Let me just say that this is by far the most fun to drive vehicle ever. I have driven everything from the 3 series BMW, Audi A4, Acuras, nothing even comes close to this vehicle. Especially for the money. Definitly well spent. More reliable then the others too. That 5 speed manual transmission is the smoothes, creamiest gearbox ever made.

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  Awesome - 2002 Lexus IS 300
  By two187form3 - January 3 - 10:00 am

  Awesome car, well worth the money, very sleek but fun, just amazing car inside and out!