2002 Lexus IS300 - Get It Before It’s Too Late

Had a blast reviewing this first gen IS300! Definitely a great car *if* you can find one at a good price, seems like the market on these is all over the place currently. Let me know your ownership experience in the comments if you have/had one of these!

*Audio can be a bit choppy due to new setup we are using. This should be resolved in future videos!*

Timestamps
Intro - 0:00
Exterior Showcase - 0:26
Interior Showcase - 2:31
Exhaust - 6:06
Back Seat - 6:21
Trunk - 6:56
Engine - 7:32
Drive/Outro - 8:31

#lexus #lexusis300 #is300 #2jz #2jzge

[simon]

I own an 03 is300 factory manual with 135k original miles, love this car and it’s becoming rare especially in a manual

[MrSuperbarca]

own a 04 manual since 2009 ..swear im never getting rid of it. Car is so much fun to drive

[ykchubby]

just got first car and it’s a 2001 is300 wit 113k miles and i couldn’t ask for anything better, can’t wait to get a turbo for it

[CurbEnthusiasm]

I'm doing my part. Picked up a semi-decent example of one of these for $2k with 230k miles. Total steal in 2023. Like if you have a sticky dash and rusty rockers. 😅

[ericpelley]

Very nice review! I have a 2002 Is300 with only 10k miles my mom has had. Like brand new and I’ll have to get it listed up on bring a trailer.

[Sam-gomb]

Damn, great review. You've actually really got a knack for it, like straight to the point but not stale.

[Channelzer]

04 is300 daily driven, :) over 260k miles strong engine

[PhoenixsWorldVideos]

just did as of like an hour ago. manual 1gfe as200. cant wait for it to get delivered

[stevenhanaford]

I’ve had three of these, all under 150k. They will almost always come with issues because of age and people treat it like it’s a Toyota. Make sure if you are buying one to do your research. Defiantly replace the timing belt and water pump after buying one regardless if the previous owner says they did it. Other than that it is an awesome car, I own and daily a 2001 Auto with 118, 000 miles. 2001 doesn’t have sticky dashboard so something to look for.

[onlyeightpsi]

2002 is300 auto at 260k. Just spent 1k on maitenance parts to keep it in shape 😅

[signal]

i just bought a 02 factory manual with 133k and lsd i love it so far. it came super stanced so im gonna def fix camber/raise a little. it sits on work vs-xx 18x10/18x10.5s its the best car ive ever owned!

[raulcontes]

I have a 2001 lexus in green and beige interior with header /KN INTAKE AND DEGREE PULLIES AND REAR POSITRACTION RUNS LIKE IT WAS A PUERTO RICO!!!!

[stevenhanaford]

Also here’s a list of common problems with these cars that I have personally experienced.

Timing belt and water pump failure. (Change every 100k miles)

Oil leaks

Bad ball joints and wheel bearings

Sticky dashboard (2002-2005)
No sticky dash for 2001.

Warping brake rotors (Rotors seem to always warp no matter the way you drive)

Faded paint

TRANSMISSION!!! Every IS300 I have had has had transmission issues. Transmission is made of GLASS.

Bad TPS Sensor, hard to diagnose. Can cause Rough, High or low idle. Can also cause clunky shifts.

And you will defiantly be going through 02 sensors on these cars.

You are welcome :)

[Keaguan]

here in New Zealand, they are the most common skid car that the car community use 🤣

[mygueljkdhks]

Do automatic still swing?? I’m getting a is300 soon but I think it’s gonna be auto due to not wanting Á completely abused car off the rip 😭

[UnLymitedtv]

I have a 01 is200 mines got a 1gfe straight 6

[TLCHobbies]

All I see is that Firebird in the back,