2003 Lexus IS 300

Pros: Build Quality, Quiet, Handling, Great Stereo, Comfort, Lexus' infamous service

Cons: None. Its a Lexus

The Bottom Line: A great car to drive and live with. Buy it and pocket the change.

Review: A couple of months ago, I finally got the nerve to sell my 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (read my other review "The Friday Cars").

Before I decided on the Lexus, I had a look at alot of reviews about the car on epinions, motoring reviews and other...

Pros: Stylish interior/exterior, n/a engine with boost potential, sporty yet roomy in one complete package

Cons: Sporty side allows road to rumble through cockpit, sound system highs need help, major understeer

The Bottom Line: If you would love to find a car with underlying sport potential and family sedan practicality, then this is the car for you.

Review: The Lexus IS300 is a fantastic car for those who want a mix of sport & luxury without the 3 series price. Obviously this is the answer to the European domination in this market up to this point in time. The car handles well but could use suspension...

Pros: The fact that it turns heads.

Cons: The lack of power

The Bottom Line: Overall, very good car, but underpowered.

Review: This car has to be one of the most exhilerating cars on the road. It is sleek, sporty, and has world class handaling. I bought one back in September and I couldn't be more proud of myself. Everywhere I go I can see people point at my car with an ahh on...

Pros: Does everything well and is trouble free.

Cons: Gas mileage. Just doesn't quite handle like an Audi.

Review: I traded in a 1998 Audi A4 after 49,000 miles and more repairs than anyone would believe in a modern vehicle. The Lexus does everything right... the Audi did everything more right... when it worked... which was rare. After a year of ownership ...

Pros: Smooth drive train. Build Quality. Driving position. Agile handling.

Cons: Transmission gearing. Trunk access. Some cheap looking or nonfuctional interior trim.

The Bottom Line: While it may fall a bit shy compared to German counterparts, reliability and build quality more than compensates.

Review: I traded in a 99 BMW 328i for this car. A comparison of the two sports sedan would show a an edge to the BMW in ride and acceleration. Handling in the Lexus, while very responsive, showed it's tighter suspension in a harsher ride. Both cars are fun to dri ...

Pros: Excellent styling, nice handling, high end audio system, reasonable price.

Cons: Upper dash is ugly and cheap

The Bottom Line: For reliability, excellent handling and second to none quality, this is the vehicle to own.

Review: Recently I traded in my 2002 Mercedes Benz C240 on a brand new Lexus IS300. I opted for the crystal white paint scheme with a full tan leather interior. I chose the 17" graphite polished wheels, rear deck spoiler, E Shift Automatic Transmission and power...

Pros: Fantastic reliablity.

Cons: Low profile tires that are easily damaged. Wind and tire noise.

Review: This is an interesting vehicle. Being part of the Lexus family, it was obviously intended to be a luxury car. It is not really that - it is more of a quasi-sports car. With paddle shifting, you get the feel of a stick shift without all of the hassle. ...