2002 Lexus IS 300 3.0
Summary:
The real "ultimate driving machine"
Faults:
The dealer gave a very hard time with a minor transmission problem. A letter to Lexus corporate offices quickly resolved this problem.
The tires wear quite quickly, but I think this is due to the tire brand.
General Comments:
A very connected car - great feedback and road feel, but still isolated from bad pavement and potholes. Basically, an excellent luxury ride without the floaty feel of most large luxury-boats.
Quite quick, could use more power though.
Really cool interior, especially the instrument cluster.
Excellent reliability.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd May, 2005
3rd Jul 2007, 13:00
18mpg, have you been putting in Regular octane fuel? I have a 2002 IS300 auto and average around 22mpg mostly city driving, but I am in a small town in Florida. Only reason I can think of is I only put in Premium fuel - try that for improved gas mileage.