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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Lexus Sports Wagon - 2005 Lexus IS 300
By George - December 16 - 8:06 pmThis car is a kick to drive. It is so smooth and manuevers very well. Easy on gas too. It is sporty yet can handle plants etc coming from Home Depot. I love this car.
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Love it! - 2005 Lexus IS 300
By Sassie - October 3 - 1:46 amI love this car. It gets up and goes when you need it to. It is the best car that I have had. I have not had any problems with it. No squeaks with this one. I have bought new cars in the past and heard one like 3 months later with the doors. This one has none.
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Most fun I Have had in many years - 2005 Lexus IS 300
By Wolfpodd - July 13 - 2:13 pmThe only problems I have had was scraping the front right bumper on a high curb!! My Bad!! This vehicle is a ton of fun to drive. Handling is great, powertrain is strong. I have a 5 speed manual so gas mileage is better.
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One of the Best RWD Car you can get - 2005 Lexus IS 300
By Testing123 - April 23 - 3:43 pmThe styling of the car is very agressive and sporty. For a 3255lbs vehicle the car perform very well. The engine was build for import tune spec and respond very well to performance modification. I wish Lexus would have use a more agressive cam from supra engine to move the stock rear wheel horse power up to 188whp. My IS300 AKA Altezza has gone through couple of performace Mod, like a stage1 turbo kit from inovative turbo and fujitsubo high flow exhaust, which boost the WHP to 323whp. The stock clucth will take this mod without any problem. This is one of the best vehicle ever build and it will surely out performed a BMW series 3 with a small modification to the intake and exhaust system.
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IS300 Sport Sedan - 2005 Lexus IS 300
By smedley - February 1 - 6:46 pmBest vehicle I have owned. Performance and comfort and reliability and "looks" are what I wanted. Not a lot of chrome- in fact there is none on body of vehicle.
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Lexus Rocks - 2005 Lexus IS 300
By krazykanuck - January 5 - 9:33 amI love this car! I have my permit and Ill get this car when I get my license. I love it! It has very responsive steering, great acceleration, good looks, and such a great stereo! Have I said I love this car?
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My love - 2005 Lexus IS 300
By brooke - July 27 - 10:26 pmI think that she handles very well. It is front wheel drive so snow isnt the best, but for everything else its amazing. Gorgeous lines and interior. Great acceleration as well as sound system.
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Lexus IS 300, A smart buy - 2005 Lexus IS 300
By tweeter - July 7 - 4:36 amAfter seeking out the best car for the money and be fun to drive, I would seek no further than the IS 300. With its reliability, resale value, power, handling, options and price this car is the best all around. Thumbs Way Up!!
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My Most Fun Car in 50 years! - 2005 Lexus IS 300
By Gina Hudson - February 13 - 12:16 pmIve 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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The best - 2005 Lexus IS 300
By slav - December 10 - 2:30 amAwesome 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.