Overview & Reviews

Lexus continues to change gears, moving away from single-minded relentless pursuits of perfection to chase performance. The new IS 300, complete with rear-wheel drive and a 215-horse inline six, chases the BMW 3 Series in the entry luxury sport marketplace, and will continue to do so until a proper manual transmission is available.

• Near ideal weight distribution, slick interior decor, competitive pricing.

• No manual transmission, small rear seat, lacking a telescoping steering column.

User Reviews:

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  Exactly what I wanted. - 2001 Lexus IS 300
  By JBusy - March 5 - 2:00 am

  Not as tight as a BMW, but thats not the kind of car I wanted. Having owned Lexus before, a few amenities are missing that I would have liked (programmed seats, arm rest) but I definitely live without and am happy. 15 months after the purchase and Im amazed how much I like the car. Definitely a cross between a sports car and a luxury car,

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  Still turning heads... - 2001 Lexus IS 300
  By SeattleSheila - August 16 - 10:00 am

  18 months/15,000 miles; NO rattles or squeaks. Only problem: Drivers side door pin popped out a couple of times...the dealer replaced the hinge. No more trouble. The back seat is cramped, but since I rarely have passengers, it isnt an issue for me. I was looking for reliability and driving fun...within my budget. I found it. Even though the new car smell is gone, I am still taking the long way wherever I go. I just hate to stop driving it. It is a thirsty little beast, but its hard to muster up any concern about it. The mileage for stop and go driving has been 19.6 miles a gallon. Nothing prettier than my fresh-washed, blue IS300...she still turns heads.

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  Lexus is 300: Great Sports Sedan - 2001 Lexus IS 300
  By eraser33 - June 29 - 7:26 am

  Ive owned my is300 for about one year, and I have to say I continue to be impressed with both the cars performance ability and its quality. This is a terrific handling car with very good grip and steeribilty thru the tightest of corners;its powerful and smooth inline 6(same engine as newer Supra) is a joy both for its great performance and every day driving characteristics.

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  nice whip - 2001 Lexus IS 300
  By gsxR - May 18 - 2:00 am

  very nice car factory wheels are awsome stylish looks good in black handles well

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  betty - 2001 Lexus IS 300
  By starshyne81 - April 18 - 10:00 am

  it is an awesome car and drives good and love the design dont change it.

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  IS 300 - 2001 Lexus IS 300
  By frankr - January 22 - 12:03 pm

  This is a great, fun to drive car. I recommend anyone in the market for a car similar to this class to take it for a test drive, you wont be disappointed.

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  As good as it gets - 2001 Lexus IS 300
  By Jade300 - December 31 - 12:46 pm

  Since the day I first saw this car on a Japanese website back in 2000 I have been in love with it. I picked up my 01 with 60k on the clock and have loved every minute. I performed my basic 60k maintenance and regular oil changes since and it has been problem free. It is a blast to drive but still keeps all the refinements you would expect from a Lexus. And with a Toyota powerplant under the hood, you never have to worry about reliabilty. Fun to drive, decent on gas, great looks and a wonderful engine that takes to modification very well. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a sport luxury sedan that doesnt want to be another faceless BMW driver.

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  eh. - 2001 Lexus IS 300
  By tonytan12 - December 23 - 2:00 am

  its not anything like any bmw ever. The acceleration isnt that great for the 3000ccs of displacement. And for getting that bad of gas mileage, it should be faster. It does handle good, and the design is nice, but if you have the money, go with the bmw.

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  Best car ever! - 2001 Lexus IS 300
  By Jake Class - November 13 - 11:23 pm

  I bought my IS300 in July of 2005 and have had it for 3 years this month. It is great I love everything about the car, nothing has broken down on me. It had 69k on it when I bought it and now its 112k and still runs effortlessly. I have done a lot of modifications on it and they have all been great upgrades. I plan on trading this one in for a 2004 or 2005 with less miles so I can keep driving it for a long time. But everything about this car is great and a great value!

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  Best Ever - 2001 Lexus IS 300
  By Shea McCuen - June 25 - 4:13 pm

  This is the best looking Lexus ever made. It looks sporty while still maintaining is luxury image. It handles like a rear wheel drive sports car should handle, and engine and transmission performance are perfect.