Lexus IS300 | The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly...
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2021
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I daily drive mine and it’s great, I’ve never had a problem… definitely not migraines
one of my favorite daily's I've owned honestly.
Depends on who you buy it from also
@@Mr.grubby this… I’ve drove some pretty shitty is300s before I bought the one I have now. You can tell who takes care of theirs… let’s just say it took me 3 years to find the one I have now 😌
I don’t understand how he recommended a VW over this car. Mine has a lot of work to do & it still drive beautifully
I'm about to a motor in mine and I'm going to daily it, last comment was "I never owned one which makes this entire video usless."
yeah I daily mine 132k never had issues, just keep up with the maintenance schedule. also the chief engineer on the Altezza/IS was Nobuaki Katayama he's a pretty well known dude, his other projects include the AE86 and the MK4 Supra. Homeboy makes a hell of a car
Been daily driving my 300 for a year now, super accurate video besides the speed part. For an automatic the is300 is not bad for stock speed. Maybe not the fastest thing I've been in, but you can definitely have fun and reach some nice speeds in it. After having to floor a buick accross the country to reach 70mph no car has been slow to me.
the is300 was designed to be a cruiser but the altezza with the beamz was designed to be quick light and nimble and has been known to be one of the most nimble cars out of Japan, the is300 has a way heavier nose due to the iron 2j but still super nimble even compared to today’s standards, these cars only came in 5 speed manual not 6. The interior on these cars is one of the reasons they are popular the gauge cluster in the is300 was designed by a watch maker and is one of the reasons this car is so popular. The main issues these cars have is a ripped seat, sticky dash, oil leaks up the wazzoo, timing belt being a pain to replace, and lower ball joints. Good video just needs more research prior to filming to get all the facts right, these aren’t fast in a straight line but when it comes to cornering with a good set of tires and coil overs you will be flying
its amazing how people in my area sleep on these cars thinking its just an ordinary car, yeah its not crazy fast like a hellcat but these cars are a joy to work on and drive regardless of power, id rather have something thats underpowered easy to work on than some overpowered pos thats unreliable that stays in the shop
Just bought a manual Is300 factory 5 speed in dark grey color . 170k miles for $6k clean title bone stock . Just needs some fresh which is common with a 20 year old car lol
Dude I drive mine daily, it's the only car I have and had it since 2006 I'm the 2nd owner and let me tell I enjoy driving it daily and if you live in Florida trust me, you will enjoy driving an IS daily and fast asf
That dang drift tax is gonna ruin the car prices for people just wanting a fun car.
I know it absolutely sucks
The IS300 is one of the best cars I have ever had. It has decent power, smooth, super quiet, looks impeccable, has no rattles being a 20 year old car, the build quality is second to none, and has no problems whatsoever. There is absolutely no competition from the BMW 3-Series. These things are worth the price even if it is overpriced period!
This guy seems that he doesn't know that the Altezza/IS was from the very beginning designed, built and marketed to be a BMW 3-Series fighter. So it was always a sports luxury than a pure luxury car. Yes you can easily turn this into a circuit/track monster car like being race in the touring car races like the BMW 3 Series races.
yesssir another banger from the man himself, could you do the 04-06 gen GTO next
Ouu that’s a weird one but I’ll have to see
There are so many mistakes in this video. 2jz is300 never came i 6 speed manual but rather the weak w55 5-speed manual. Also 225hp? Chill…maybe like 215 and that’s pushing it…also the Altezza rs200 has a beams engine, 4 cylinder 6 speed manual and trust me it is definitely sought after. Im gonna stop here so I don’t ruin this man’s video…
Haha as an IS300 owner, that's what I was thinking.. 😂 cant find autos for less than 5k? I cant find autos for more than 5k 💀
@@DissolvedxXxEcstasy im trying to find one so should i get a 05 altezza or 05 is300
Mark, you should do the fastest cars under 50k for a nice change! Keep all the good work up!
Ouuu good idea
I’ll be honest daily driving an is300 and sending it a lil more than often is hell🤣😭
Got a daily driving is300 for 4 years now and barely any issues.
How are these cars in the snow?? I live in Colorado and I’m thinking about getting one!
Yoooo let’s gooo another video
Yessirrr thank you
What's up with the fender clips on so many? Are the clips broken
Bought my 03 IS300 for 2100at Copart at 153K miles it was totaled for a stupid silly rear end just simply replaced taillights and bumper and boom runs like a champ.
Currently my daily, over 300,000, same motor same trans, downside is the MPG
I would like to see more pictures of the first IS300/altezza shown in the video. The blue one. Thats just super amazing.
Please link me to a IS under $7k because I am only seeing $8-$20k right now.
I feel like they are pretty practical because of the 4 doors I didn't finish the vid tho lol
The 4 doors is nice but for the price you pay almost anything else is better
I'm looking for one right now lol wife wants me to get a 4 door car since we have a 14 month old. Would be upgrading from an Acura RSX Type S.
I just bought a 2003 is300 for $7k with only 133k miles on it and it bone stock like it came from factory
Bought mine 12 years ago. Daily driver. Drives like brand new, its the best car for long term, zero headaches. I do agree to get genuine parts with upkeep can be pricy. But the parts last.
bro don't post the is300 I plan on buying one and I don't want the resell value to go up
Hahaha I’m sorry man it’s a lil too late
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The Altezza/IS was from the very beginning designed, built and marketed to be a BMW 3-Series fighter. So it was always a sports luxury than a pure luxury car. Yes you can easily turn this into a circuit/track monster car like being race in the touring car races like the BMW 3 Series races. Why else you think it was always offered a with a 6 cylinder before the mighty 2JZ was dropped in??
So what if you want a lada 2105?
Prices for the manual is way overrated for this car imo it would absolutely make sense if it was a 1JZ/R154 combo then I could justify paying more. Better off getting the auto then either go W58/AR5/R154 swap with 1jz this car is happy at around 350-400 enough fun for DD and power.
Got mine for 2k had it for 4 years with almost no issues and was my daily I
😊luv it
I daily mine no issues. I enjoy it! Had it for over 10 years. Also, this vehicle can be turned in into a straight line missile or roll racing beast. Even with drifting it cost money to mod it to get it right so with enough money yeah you can do whatever you want. I do agree on the pricing though just my opinion
What body kit and rims are those??
I just picked up an 02 108k with 2 sets brand new tires for 1000$ it looks basically new needed a battery I have seen yours driving around I like the blue color mines black
Lucked out with my IS great daily cleaned out the engine. She is gonna make me another 360k miles
It’s one of my favorite car but you never find it in a manual
Sure you can,they just cost 8x the automatics🤣🤣
@@ryanm.3393 lmao exactly they are crazy overpriced
Well there selling rebuilt one manual for 2500
What happened to the Toyota levin/trueno?
Dream toy ❤️
Can you talk about the jzx100 chaser.....please 🙏🙏
I got an auto 280k is it’s still zippy for a daily foh lol
Sheeessshhh lemme cop bro I want one
I just grabbed an auto with 114k for about 4500
Here’s an odd ball idea, but you should try to do some research on the Ford Thunderbird super coupe. They are a really afford supercharged v6 from the 90s that for some reason not many people know about unless ofc they grew up in that era.
Hmm I’ll have to check it out
Toyota Altezza was a track monster. JDM model that came with a beam only available in Japan. Also a TRD trim model. 6000 and up is the value. Also climbing.
If u want a 2jz na-t upgrade piston rods cooling add a big turbo ez 400-600 hp depending on ur budget
Got my for 2500 stock clean af and had 140xxx miles just added coils 😮💨😮💨
Not trying to hate man but you got a lot of things wrong in this video
03 manual 120k when first bought. Spent some money to get it up to date. 5 years later 180k very reliable, and i daily it. Take care of it it will take care of you. I’ll take a Lexus over a VW any day 😌
you are soooooooo underrated
Thank you man
Thx bro :)
So you used an entire video of ours in this video...... There was zero permission from this channel. 4:25-6:25
BUMP definitely shot this footage myself. Word of advice as somebody who shoots video for professional companies, give credit to people when it's not your creative. This is how you give yourself a bad name.
Great video I have a is300 03 sport design
Early Lexus ES 350s would be cool to see
Thanks for using my suggestion🙏
Not a problem man
Jus got an 03’ Lexus IS300 sedan, 240k miles, 2JZ-GE Automatic (sad), its a little banged up but everything runs pretty good! Just put in the fluids and am fixing up the fuel injection system. Only thing I am concerned abt is the fuel economy, and especially insurance as I am a senior in highschool. Abt to turn 18, aint ever had an accident and am working. Rly dk how it gon be.
I heard what you said abt this aint being the best first car, my job is pretty far from where I live too BUT, got the car for $1,500 as it was my uncles. The rwd doesn’t concern me as much, except during February when it ices over. Not gonna drift it, obviously since its an auto but also not rly that interested in that realm. I find the car nice to drive, its comfy, and it’s a family project car, aint ever gonna sell it.
How’s it going with the wip does gas get expensive I’m also a senior not making much money so I wanna know how your doing with it
This is not accurate.
funny thing about the is300 is gazoo racing actually raced them in 24 hours of nurburgring
300k miles is broken in, just maintain it right, you'll be good for many years to come.
In the UK, the auto is all we have. No manual version was ever sold.
🔥🔥🔥
Thank you sir
GENISIS COUPE!!!! 😂😂
Haha I know I know
I had a Miata I’m sure the speed will be tons better 😂
Sorry not sorry making it my first car their beautiful 🧍🏽♂️
I purchased mine for 2500 she had been well taken care of as I can tell although I have a auto unfortunately that’s all I had funds for at the moment haha
I'm looking to swap my SC300 for an IS300
Ik this is old but the altezza and the is300 is NOT the same car. Totally different engines. Altezza with the beams 2000(4 cyl or 6 cyl variation)and the is300 with the 2jz GE
The 2is Lexus IS 350!!! Please do a vid!!
1.
Altezza is a 3sge 2.0 4cyl.
This is the most highly sort after model.
Is200 is a 1gfe 2.0l 6cyl.
Is300 is a 2jzge 3.0l 6cyl.
Do your homework.
!!!!!
Love my is300, but you can still buy autos cheap..I paid 1600 for mine and its beautiful, manuals cost 10k+
Yeah manuals are ridiculous but damn you got a good deal
Where the hell you live I want that location now
these are very hard to get in a manual sooo auto will do
Lmao true
Next car should be 3rd gen 3 series the E36 non M models I have a 93’ 325i it’s a beauty
Hmm that’s a good choice
@@markroden m models too
Mark Roden Miata na to nb
My brother sold me his beat up 89k 01 is300 for $500. This thing drives like a spaceship compared to my old rav4
Most people dont understand that the toyota altezza came in a lot of engine options including a Yamaha 3s-Ge and booooiiiiii that engine slaps
I thought the 200 and 300 were two diff models. So the engine options were different depending on trim/model
Technically yes but they used the same chassis and looked exactly the same
Is200 = 1G-FE engine 153 hp
Is300 = 2jz-ge engine 215hp
I want one of these so bad , I'm hurting because I want one so bad
Bruh..... it was more on Bashing on the car than anything else, I Daily my is 300, all he time and it's not giving me any problems or anything like, I don't know why would say that, and only 5% of the IS300 were manual so good luck finding one at that price, your just Hating on the car cause you don't have one, don't bash on it.
Can we just put a twin turbo on it to make it like the 2jz gte is that even possible ?
yes you can but you gotta swap some internals too or it will only take 400whp before blowing up
@@MixtapeMan07 yeah it’ll take a lot of work to get it to gte territory
@@MixtapeMan07 alr ty
Due to high compression head and vvti, it would require a little bit more than that, but in all basic terms, Yes you can
You can get a gte vvti or non vvti head for about 2 grand or less
But on just new injectors and fuel systemand a tune, you could get away with less than 8 psi of boost
b8 audi a4 good bad & ugly ?
That’s a good one too
I’ve got both an is300 and a Audi B8 A4 Avant. I consider myself lucky.
@@Demonz209 i would say your lucky too lol i personally don't like the avant's besides the rs2& rs6 witch should be a sedan but it just never grew on me for some reason
buying this car next year hopefully people continue to know nothing about this
I'm just looking for a beginner car I can turn into a beast, I want my first car to be sexy 😂😮
facts
As of 2022 I gotta guy selling his 01 with 113k for 12 grand and it’s automatic
@@meissnerflux what that’s way too much ?
My DD. Do the Merkur XR4ti, my party car.
It’s the only reasonable way to get a 2jz sure it’s a bit weaker in some ways but you can swap those parts out if you want to
If I'm not wrong, a true GE to GTE swap would involve machining oil squirters right? I have the is300 and everyone says different stuff about it. Shooting for 500whp
@@ryanwhitaker2088 the block is the same but things like the pistons and such are different
@@bodhithespoodergen yeah, my plan is to get forged pistons and rods, gte intake manifold, big turbo, and a gte valve cover. But some people say I need to machine oil squirters to get to 500whp reliably, and that sounds like a ton of work
@@ryanwhitaker2088 I would do it just to be safe just incase
@@bodhithespoodergen yeah oil squirters are meant to be for bullet proofing the engine more I guess, so I'm gonna do it
Is300 is a great daily
Hey Mark how about Mitsubishi Lancer se
Maybe evo
Can you do one about the Pontiac firebird f body
Ouuu that’s an oddball but sure
@@markroden thank you
I think they make good track cars
sedan < wagon
change my mind.
I disagree but still really cool
Can't, you're right
rear wheel drive is a good thing not a bad thing
Love the old models. The new ones have the fugliest back end on the market. Smh
185k on mine still going strong
Hey the 2 litre 6 cylinder is an awesome car. Don't dis it man.
I'd love to see the AE86 Trueno
Ouuu gotta do it
Hey you need to tag the creators if you're going to use other people's videos. Put an @ under the videos at least. Otherwise great video.
i was thinking of this as my first car :(((((((((((
That’s just his opinion
He said stupidly slow not me beating a charger v6 in a automatic 🛫
No one wants to buy the 3sge variant? That’s why they’re worth twice what a regular is300 is. Smh.
Yo mark do one on the new VW beetle
Lol that’s an oddball but I’ll try it out
Less go
im sure the price for these will skyrocket
They already kinda did
Nah there’s too many of them for that to happen
@@Kapris2020 you could ssay the same for s chassis but those are insane now
I already copped mine so I’m good 😊
@@Kapris2020 we used to say that about e30s five years ago
Chill don't talk about it
Do an eclipse
Ok ok
Do the 20xe is250