50 Best 2003 Lexus IS 300 for Sale, Savings from $20,188

2003 Lexus IS 300 - Luxurious, good looking, and fun car to drive

I love my Lexus IS300. It's the first sporty car I've owned, but it is smooth and peppy even at 13 years old. The styling of the car is also impeccable - the wheels give the car a sleek look, and I think its looks match its ability. I enjoy having four doors, four seats, and a large trunk, which can fit quite a bit. It is effortlessly comfortable on great distances, swallowing large swaths of highway without nary a stiff back or numb toes. The car has been nothing but reliable when serviced correctly - the only times it had a fault was when I was negligent in its upkeep.

Story

I've enjoyed seeing how fast it can get me from place to place - cruising at speeds well over the speed limit are no problem in this car.

Pros

My favorite parts of the vehicle are the peppy acceleration and great engine noise, the ability of the driver to control the gearing with the electronic button pushes on the steering wheel, the sound system which delights, and the sunroof.

Cons

I dislike the mileage this car gets, and servicing it can be expensive. For example, to do the 60,000 mile warranty was almost two thousand dollars (this included tires as well, however). Any of the parts for it, given that its a Lexus, are more pricey as well.

2003 Lexus IS 300 - Great used car

I truly enjoy this vehicle! I have owned it for more than ten years, and it has been extremely solid with little to no major issues. It's a smaller car but truly fun to drive with great handling.

Story

It was fun to drive this down the coast of California. The more windy the road, the more fun this car drove.

Pros

This is a small sporty car that has tremendous brakes and even better handling. It's one of the most enjoyable cars that I have ever driven and provides a smooth and quiet ride. For a car that is 15 years old, this car has a lot of solid features that are well before its time.

Cons

It eats tires. This car has very aggressive camber, which means it will eat your tires up. This can be somewhat expensive over the life of the car, but the cons outweigh the positives. If you get tires that are rotated every 5,000 miles, you will be fine. It also doesn't get the greatest gas mileage, which makes it somewhat annoying. It seems I am always needing to put gas in the car every few days.