Overview & Reviews

The IS 300 continues into 2005 largely unchanged. A limited-slip differential is no longer available with the manual transmission.

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

• Small rear seat and trunk, not much storage space, aging design struggles to keep up with its more modern competition.

User Reviews:

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  Loved the IS300 since debut - 2005 Lexus IS 300
  By jeremp - April 16 - 8:25 pm

  I recently picked up the last year IS300 (2005). I have always wanted one and I do not like the IS250 or IS350, they look too much like other lesser vehicles. I love the reliability, mine has 93k miles but I have seen them with over 200k and still running. The sunroof doesnt work, but it is 7 years old and I dont use the sunroof. I love the inline 6, v6 are not as torquey.

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  My Most Fun Car in 50 years! - 2005 Lexus IS 300
  By Gina Hudson - February 13 - 12:16 pm

  Ive been driving 50 years and have driven a Lexus automobile since 1993. This IS 300 is undoubtably the most enjoyable car Ive ever owned to drive, exceeding even the Lexus 400. As a rather "vertically challenged" woman, Ive never, until the IS 300, been able to see over a hood of any car Ive driven (scary thought). This automobile allows me to sit high enough to have a clear view of the front of the car. It makes driving fun and much more comfortable for me. In todays market, this automobile is a bargain!

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  Whos supposed to buy these things? - 2005 Lexus IS 300
  By Lmigliore - January 24 - 3:30 am

  The IS 300 seems conceptually confused. Its an imitation 3-series BMW but Lexus had to muffle its road feel and give it unreadable instruments. The instrument cluster on this car is the ugliest and least functional I have ever seen. The traction control cuts the power on city street corners. It burns much more premium gas than a car its size should. It beeps if I get out of the car wrong. I guess if I wanted a Toyota I should have gotten a Corolla.

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  The best - 2005 Lexus IS 300
  By slav - December 10 - 2:30 am

  Awesome to drive and really nice on a round smooth and perfect in winter this car is best for a teenager looking to race and customize the car sweet ride have fun.

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  wheel noise - 2005 Lexus IS 300
  By lkuhl - October 23 - 10:00 am

  It makes a lot of road noise and even though it has been to the dealer they refuse to fix what is a bad wheel bearing or tires that have problems. One tire popped out the tube like a bike tire and it cost $225.00 to replace. Acts liked it was wrecked or something and dealer will not fix it I would not buy another one!

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  One of the best cars I own - 2005 Lexus IS 300
  By leonstark - February 13 - 11:19 am

  By far one of the best cars I have owned in the past 10 years! when i bought the car I didnt think it was better than the 330Ci but i gotta say its just like it but better than it in some ways! i love my bimmer but i gotta say although this car was released a year ahead of e46 bimmers it did a good job competing against them. =D

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  Lexus IS 300 or is it a Toyota? - 2005 Lexus IS 300
  By jeffb - November 15 - 9:50 pm

  This car is a total let down. It has no interior room or space for anything. The back seat is a joke if anyone up front is near 6ft. The trim inside is cheap. Not at all what I expected from a "Lexus" - I really feel this car is a Toyota with a face-lift. You even feel the bumps of the road and you can hear the outside. I would not buy this car again.

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  Sports 4 door Sedan - 2005 Lexus IS 300
  By Onyx IS300 - September 28 - 10:00 am

  Excellent Driving, the car feels like a well balanced sports car, Braking system rivals BMW. Beautiful interior fabrics and high build quality, keeping with the Lexus name.

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  Perfection - 2005 Lexus IS 300
  By Awesome Vehicle - September 22 - 3:36 am

  Great car! Purchased two weeks ago, and loving every moment behind the wheel. Test drove the BMW 325i and Acura TL. I was unimpressed with the acceleration of the 325i, and didnt like the feel of leatherette. I did like the TL but, didnt care too much for the front-wheel drive. Driving enthusiasts will love the IS300, as it seems to be the most well rounded vehicle in its class. Good acceleration, smoooooth Inline 6, classy, yet trendy interior, handling and braking comprable to the 325i, and unbelieveable customer service at Lexus dealerships. For the money, BMW didnt offer much more than the name, and Acura didnt do enough with the TL to win driving enthusiasts over...

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  EJM - 2005 Lexus IS 300
  By ejm - June 27 - 2:03 pm

  It had been a long time since I purchased a new car. Driving the IS 300 is like a breath of fresh air. It is manuverable, responsive, and quick off the line. It is quick to deliver whatever I ask it to do. It performs so well that I rarely require the use of some of the other high-performance options.