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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  a hot rod with back doors! - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By mike jones - September 27 - 10:00 am

  very reliable and fun to drive

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  Sold my IS 300 after Seven good years - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By Aja1 - August 23 - 2:53 pm

  I just traded in my 03 IS after seven years and 161,000 miles (purchased new). During my ownership, I never replaced a light bulb, only replaced the brakes once and the tires twice. The car was a joy to drive and I would have kept it for another 100,000 if I didnt need a bigger car for a growing family. I wish I liked the new IS series as much, but I thought the styling dropped off and the inline-6 was special.

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  love this car - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By cjl32 - July 23 - 10:00 am

  This car is a major headturner. Lexus has the best service in the world. I test drove the G35, CL, TL, 325i and the IS300 was by far the best deal and best car. This car is so quiet that sometimes I forget its on!

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  best car - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By good guy - March 22 - 10:00 am

  I got a good car. Its a fun to drive. excellent handling, nice design (rear), and perpect audio system are best of this vehicle. Also you drive fast in freeway, you feel attraction of is 300.

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  Balanced - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By spylogic - February 13 - 2:00 am

  I think this car is awesome. Its a pleasure to drive everyday. Sure it could use a little more hp but Ill fix that with a few modifications that will still keep in under warranty. It has all the modern creature comforts inside and fits my life style very well. In general I think its a great value.

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  This car is AMAZING! - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By Lil IS300 - January 8 - 10:00 am

  This car is absolutly incredible. The handling surpasses anything I have ever driven and makes BMWs handling a joke. I cant get over how wonderful it looks - both inside and out. Although the interior (dash) can have a few improvements made, the eye-catching chrome shift knob and gauges are very cool - especially at night when they glow orange. This car gets a 10 for fun to drive...there hasnt ever been a car ive owned which actually gives me a smile taking turns. 3 days after owning this car and ive already peeked inside my garage 10 times just to check on her...its beautiful. Im an extremely satisfied customer!

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  is300 - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By dcamp - December 27 - 2:00 am

  BMW 330 is too much $$ for what you get. Infiniti spent all their $$ on an engine, but it doesnt deliver anywhere else. This car in flat out fun to drive and delivers on style, performance and luxury.

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  I love this car - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By IS300 driver - November 20 - 2:00 am

  Want a fun car to drive with saftey features? Then this is the car!!!

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  Love it - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By Weebnuts - October 3 - 2:00 am

  Great ride, great performance, great styling, all with the best reliability in the industry.

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  Lexus did it again! - 2003 Lexus IS 300
  By CMac - June 19 - 7:00 pm

  I just bought this car about 6 months ago, and I havent regretted it for a second. Its reliable, but still plenty of fun to drive. It handles curves extremely well at 60 mph+. Surprisingly, it handled very well in rain and snow, even though it only had highway tires on it. Traction could be better, but snow tires should remedy any slippage problems. No small feat considering were talking about Salt Lake City winters. It accelerates well considering it only has 215 bhp. I have gotten plenty of looks and compliments on the car. Road noise is minimal, its actually possible to carry on a conversation without yelling to be heard. The E-shift system is nice, but somewhat hard to use in a turn.