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2005 Lexus IS 300 User Reviews

2005 Lexus IS 300 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 5 reviews

  • Performance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Appearance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Overall:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5

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"build quality" 3 reviews
"ride" 2 reviews

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Graham writes:
2005 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift Review
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fun and reliable

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price and cost to maintain might be deterants

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Get One. You Will Love It — The 2005 Lexus IS300 built by Toyota is a great mid-sized sport sedan. It is dependable, reliable, has excellent performance all at a mid-range price. One of the best cars on the market in the price range. Great features like the e-shift and the optional built-in dash GPS unit make this one a really fun car to drive around.

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Sher8 writes:
2005 Lexus IS 300 SportCross Review
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Great value for money

Cons

Sports transmission, doesn't change after touching the redline

75

Japenesse Know What They Are Doing — Its a great car, I love it and would not want to sell it, durable, tough and even has a great feel overall. I must say that it is great value for money, doesn't hassle and bother. The drive and quality is also worthy of the competition and beats it by miles

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Ryan writes:
2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Review
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Build Quality

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Power

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Lexus Is300 Review — Performance - 3.0L 2jz should outperform the BMW 330i, but barely beats the BMW 325i. Disappointing NA power, but a good Boosting platform. Braking feels good, and handling is quite good with coil-overs, however chassis could be a little stiffer. Build Quality - only repairs needed were windshield wipers, which are normal wear and tear. only squeaks are probably from aftermarket suspension Appearance - very bland exterior and interior, however exterior is a great platform for modifications. Cost of Ownership - bad mileage for its weight and motor, but maintenance is cheap because nothing ever breaks Fun Factor - handles decent, is fun to drive, but needs more power!

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Tarek writes:
2005 Lexus IS 300 SportCross Review
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perfect

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none

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Perfect — excellent performance, great response, stable mauvering, fantastic sound system and great AC. fairly solid build has not experienced any rattles during the period I drove it. Elegant interior and exterior, mine was black exterior color and beige leather interior. DVD and navigation system was fun

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Eric writes:
2005 Lexus IS 300 E-Shift Review
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Plenty of pick-up
Great MPG
Rock solid steering
Great braking power

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Minimal room in the back seat

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Best Car I've Had — Other then the amount of room in the back seats, I have nothing to complain about with the Lex.

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Cost $13,217 Average Instant Market Value $17,061 Average Instant Market Value $19,125 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 23 26 26
Horsepower 215 204 306
Crash Test Rating 8 8 8
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.7 43.9 43.9

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2004 Lexus IS 300 Reviews

Black Beauty By Andrew

This is one of the best cars I have owned. It is such a fun car to drive. The performance is a little above average for a 4 door since it has the 2jz ge engine in it from a supra just non turbo. Read More

I Like The Car, Its The Second One I Have Had By Stephen

Yes there are better cars out there, but its the best bang for the buck. Its not overly large or heavey. its Total Cost of Ownership is reasonable. It is a fun car to drive through the canyons and hil... Read More

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2003 Lexus IS 300 Reviews

One Of The Best Cars Ever Made! By lexusrider

Lexus outdid themselves with this one. Its a sporty luxury sedan that is a blast to drive. Too bad they only made this model from 2001-2005. Im just glad to be an owner and experience this amazing cre... Read More

Hot Red Sporty Family Car =still Can Feel Young By laura2526111

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2002 Lexus IS 300 Reviews

Good At Alot But Not Great At Anything. By tierrance

The interior is great and the exterior is good. The paint starts to fade around the handle for my car. Not sure if that's a model specific problem. Also to be fair the car is over 10Yrs old and to ... Read More

Sexy Lexy By lexierose213

i have alwasy wanted one of these and to boot i found one in excellent condition with a manual. handles awesome and has power for a four door car that youd think otherwise. completly thrilled that thi... Read More

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2001 Lexus IS 300 Reviews

Lexus Is 300 Review By Itzy

Is one of the best Lexus ever made! I love its appearance, the performance, the power and adrenaline I feel when i drive it, Oh My God its really "unexplainable" lol It is such an amazing car to dri... Read More

Luxury And Sporty By Ado

Most reliable car i have ever owned it drives like a sports and luxury comfortable car at the same time. it has a power to it for being v6 it gets up and goes i love the style of is300 it is a very s... Read More

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