Overview & Reviews

Other than having some new wheel designs, the IS 300 is unchanged this year.

• 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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  what a blast - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By bayuvar - August 27 - 10:00 am

  A fun car to drive, even when commuting. Large enough for 3 passengers, small enough to park in tight spaces. It runs well on mid grade gasoline [89 octane] without much noticable effect on performance; has never pinged yet.

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  Good Car good Price - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By babybluegsr92 - August 23 - 2:00 am

  Excellent car i am buying another one for my mother she loves it so do it great ride little loud on roud noise but what can i say it has 17s not small tires good quick great for the money chicks dig it.

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  good and bad - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By gogogirl - August 18 - 2:00 am

  Sure the car handles pretty well but it needs more HP 260 would have been just fine not 220. The exterior body of the car is just about the best thing about this vechicle, but for over 30k I would invest in something else. To start there is no memory seating,no radio controls on the steering wheel, no leg space and lots of blind spots! Not a good deal for your money.

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  If Cheetah was a car, this would be it - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By Benign - July 19 - 10:00 am

  Best Dealer i have ever known, friendly and handy. Car is very agile and responsive, engine was the quitest on its class. Back draws: addiction for driving the car in every chance possible.

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  my review - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By thisflyguy - July 1 - 10:00 am

  grows on you after you drive it!

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  Understand what youre buying - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By 03is300 - June 27 - 8:14 pm

  Note: I am a car guy, Im not even 30 and this is my seventh car (not an idiot, just an enthusiast with a few extra nickels to burn on car payments), this is not a worthless review where I talk about how I dont like the cupholders or the color..... Aside from a few minor issues, this vehicle is a great choice, especially now that the prices have dropped dramatically. This is not your grandfathers lexus, it does not ride like its on rails and a lot of the luxury options are simply not included with this model. Previous vehicle: 2005 Audi A4 with every option imaginable, the two are not comparable on any level beyond purchase price. Overall a fantastic car, just understand what ur buying

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  best car for the money - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By kobe - June 25 - 10:00 am

  test drove A4 1.8, Acura TSX, and Acura TL Type-S and none of them were as fun to drive as the IS. At the time of purchase, the Type-S has 2.9 apr which was why it was in my price range, but it was too big for my taste and the styling was not aggressive enough. Although the Type-S is an excellent car, it didnt turn the heads like the IS.

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  @1 - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By fabio - December 10 - 2:00 am

  fun to drive, eager to run. lots of power, high fidelity road noise. You will eventually understand why someone said its a sports car for the Nintendo generation. The value seems to be on the short end, the underlying Toyota Altezza personality shows. Shouldnt I get a something else for the money?

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  @1 - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By Fabio - December 10 - 2:00 am

  fun to drive, eager to run. lots of power, high fidelity road noise. You will eventually understand why someone said its a sports car for the Nintendo generation. The value seems to be on the short end, the underlying Toyota Altezza personality shows. Shouldnt I get a something else for the money?

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  Get something else... - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By whatisit - October 22 - 2:00 am

  Actually got mine in May 2001; not 2002. It was before the standard was available; so I am stuck with a slipping aoutomatic. Handles great; not quick enough; has its fair share of problems. Being that I live in NY; I have to drive it in the snow - talk a bout a freaking adventure!!! I mean, the car does not really excel at anything other than handling; but everything else is so average at best - it cannot make up for its downfalls. Do yourself a favor; save your pennies and get a real sportscar. If it has to have 4 doors than save up for a 540. Looking forward to getting out of my lease early on this thing - I am a bit disappointed.