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2005 Lexus IS 300 - Love it!

Cindy
San Jose, California
Overall
4.0
Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Style
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
2.0
Reliability
5.0
I love everything about this car especially how it was my first car. I have had this car for more than 10 years and it is still going! I have been through a lot with this car. I love how it feels when I drive it and how smooth the ride is. It doesn't have all of the features of a newer car but it is still doable. My car does not have navigation because the time that I brought it they were stopping the production for the IS300 to make the newer ones.
Story
Probably being able to drive my friends around when we were in high school.
Pros
The pro is the drive and how smooth the ride feels. It is a sport car so I love the feel of it. I like the small steering wheel which gives you a better grip on it. Since it is a sport car, you are able to take turns quickly and not feel like the car is going to flip over. I feel like the features in this car are pretty basic, so what's not to like about this car!
Cons
The only con thing about this car would be it's small. It is a little small and tight to be carrying 5 passengers or even 4. Most of the time, I am the only one in the car. The most I would normally carry is 2 people. However, it is a sport car so it is expected to be small. Since it is a sport car, it eats a lot of gas! The tank is also small. My tires get worn out pretty quickly too. I had many tire changes with this car.

2005 Lexus IS 300 - Reliable and fun to drive

Desiree
Lodi, California
Overall
4.0
Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Style
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
2.0
Reliability
4.0
It looks nice and sporty. It is reliable, no major problems after 30,000 miles, and I bought it at 95,000. Luxury but not luxury maintenance costs. It handles well and is quick. It is comfortable. The road noise is minimal. It came with an aftermarket Bluetooth center console. I like that it can go up to 130 mph, and I still felt in control of the car.
Story
I have pushed the car to 130 mph on a raceway in southern California, and I have driven it past 120 mph on multiple occasions.
Pros
Price. It handles well. It looks good. It has good visibility. It is reliable. It has a moonroof. Replacement parts are a lot of cheaper compared to European cars. It has paddle shifters, which is impressive for a car made in 2005. It has heated electric seats. It has leather and suede seats. It has a decent aftermarket selection for modifications. It is a small car so it can fit into tight spots.
Cons
It has bad gas mileage (avg 20-22 mpg) and uses premium gas. It has some minor electrical problems like LED lights going out on the console. It uses too much gas. The exhaust is too quiet as stock. It doesn't have a back-up camera. The headlights fog easy.

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