So You Want a Lexus IS300
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- Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024
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The HEAVILY requests So You Want IS300 is here! But does this 2jz live up to its MK4 Supra 2JZ grandfather? Today Alex goes over the pros and cons of getting yourself into this RWD 6 cylinder and what to expect! Would you own one? Comment below!
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So You Want is a series dedicated to talking about all things automotive. From engine swaps to cars such as the Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, Honda S2000, Subaru WRX, and many more. Strap in as Alex gives you the lowdown on what to expect if you are looking at owning, working on, or modifying any of these cars.
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Fitment Industries yes is this even a question
Infinity I30t 😍
best bang for your buck. they are great cars i have had min for 7 years and its the best . p.s. i GTE swaped and its fun a/f
Is250/350
FINAL FUCKING-LY!! The is300 😭
Bro shhhhhhh!!! I'm a broke high schooler who doesn't want the prices of these to go up!😂😂
Looking to get one too, did you end up buying one?
@@mmelvin6760 Sadly no. I ended up getting a hand me down New Edge V6 Mustang. Still a pretty good car though, and you can't beat that V engine rumble on a cold start up.
@@geraltofmordor bro I got the same exact car 100,000 miles 2000 v6 black and I’m trading for an is300 with the 2j and manual swap
@@sayhitomychopper9594 Mine is 2001 with 184,000 still running strong. I'm glad that you traded it in for a manual 2j swap. Should be a fun little ride. Drive safe my friend, but most importantly, have fun😎
X2 bro😂😂
FI: So you want a 1994 Toyota Celica...
Scotty Kilmer: *heavy breathing*
I approve of this
@@LeeC_808 oh yeah I just made 19 and guest who's parents just bought em a gt4 celica about four months it has few mods done to it because my best friends dad is mechanic so you have brag about the turbo charged 450 hp with recaro seats and a momo shifter and clutch and shorter rods for going hoonigan my neighborhood parking lot cause i cant afford drift tax
Thunder Grizz so you had your friends dad do it or help you and teach you how to do it right?
Omg bro! My first sports car was a 1977 Toyota Celica! What a Burner! It was so effing sleek.. I’ll never forget the feel of that leather shifter knob as I ripped thru the gears on her. That as a killer car.!??!
CB turtle. Hahahaha “I approve of this.” Sounds like a political commercial. “Hello I’m CB turtle and I approve of this message.” Funny stuff
This car still catches my eye, always liked it. I think it’s still a solid choice even nowadays.
Me to yesterday I seen one for sale for 3,500🤯😮😮😭
In Ireland the is200 the car is wayyy over used and kinda boring
Just sold mine for 2,500
These go for over 5K with mileage north of 100k plus. Not worth it
Alex M. There overpriced imho, the GS offers way better bang for the bucks and just as strong as IS aftermarket wise
Ah yes ... The IS300... The only car that can have +250k miles and still sell for +$5k... I miss mine
no.. not really. A Lexus LX470 with 250k can fetch 10k. also there are many other cars such as rarer sports cars and super cars that can fetch even more
where did you buy aftermarket parts for it?
250k miles 12k now
@@Chijyd really I just bought one for 4K with 190k miles mechanically obviously it’s still great but could use some cosmetic help. Hopefully in 5 years it’s the next “Supra”
@@Chijyd I got 88k miles on mine factory manual how much you think I could get for it?
i have one. Only bad thing is that 99% are automatics
Time to do some homework on an R154 swap? ;)
I feel in Missouri the manny’s are going for 5 to 6 k
after the transmission its the shitty dash material
@@zackandres8430 if you are planning to build for power, definitely stay away from the W swaps! Not worth the time energy and money for a transmission that can't take the beating.
Me tooooo🤦🏽♂️
When Alex said that the s2000 is disappearing from the vocabulary of car enthusiasts, I sat in my s2000 and cried 😭
I just bought a wrecked s2000. I'm $1200 into fixing it myself. Another $500 in repair, $200 for a rebuilt title, and I've got a $15,000 s2000 that will look close to mint. Super excited!
@Gage Petas i felt the same until i got one for my daily
@Gage Petas Honda makes some of the best cars what are you talking about ?
They make the ugliest cars back in the day and they’re only driven by ugly dudes and Honda fuckbois أحمد المحروقي
Thats just cause the only one I can find that’s decent is 15k
My favorite thing bout the is300 is the Cluster design .. looks like a nice watch face.
When it came out lexus made a watch to match it too, i am literally wearing it right now
Tom Wilkinson No way! I want one! You know anyone selling one?
Seriously that is the first thing people notice when they ride in my car
The dash setup on these thing are definitely excellent, and you can do some pretty trick aftermarket setups other than the standard "A Pillar" stuff
@@SymboIik nah man im super lucky to find mine
THIS IS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT FINALLY MY BEAUTIFUL LEXUS IS300 ON WHY U NEED THIS BABY 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥LEXUS GANG
BRIAN ARIZA ong bro
LEXUS GANG OR DONT BANG
2jz gang
LEXUS GANGGGG
Lexus gang on go
The IS300 is definitely worth scooping up. There are good deals out there, plenty of aftermarket parts, and the car looks amazing, especially with modifications. I’m on my second IS300, and it’s so much fun to own and take to car meets.
Hey mate, I am about to buy one, what first modifications do you reccomend, i was thinking a new timing belt,waterpump, sparkplugs and wheel alignment, is there anything else i need to do as soon as i get it? also how reliable is the car?
@@metinakpinar9724made by Toyota. Nuff said
@@metinakpinar9724Bulletproof reliability, but it’s good to make sure it hasn’t been poorly maintained for 200k miles or driven too hard by the previous owner Little Timmy trying to LARP as DK from Tokyo Drift
Almost every part from a GTE can be put into the GE, gte head gasket, arp head studs, throw in some gte pistons and rods which are cheap. you can hold at least 600-800 hp on that. Even the front facing throttle body can be swapped over. Or just do a gte swap, everything is plug and play.
I've had my manual IS300 for 5 years now and just took it through a 10,000km roadtrip to the PCH and it's been nothing but blessed. Only mods are some rims, coil-overs and exhaust.
Hi. Have you driven 3 series from the same year? Which one is beter?
Was yours manual when you got it or did you swap?
Wheels*
I was literally just saying I was bored while working on my Is300. BOOM, this video made my day.
Never get bored working on my IS. Installing a new Elixer v2 and radiator/fans
@@oldhunterraziel5327that's way more fun then rewiring everything done by the last owner,I love my is300.
@@TyBement turned out ok I'm the end. I just got a new harness. Was only $80
ruclips.net/video/p5uibVv6p4M/видео.html
same, gotta get a new radiator now though. typical 2j
Nothing motivates like seeing other projects of the same type getting done ;) We literally JUST posted another video of our build a couple days before guess great minds think alike!
I’m currently on my second IS300 manual. I love these cars so much. They have a timeless style and always look good.
Completely agree, even more than 20 years later they still look cool and classy with a touch of nasty!
Zchep3 what do you recommend for suspension?
Chris Storm depends on what you’re after. I use mine for a daily car and currently have Tein Flex Z on it and they ride wonderfully. If I were after more of a performance setup I’d likely go with BCs or Fortune Auto. A little more pricey but you get the customization of spring rates and such.
Zac Hardiman aye bro do the automatic and manual transmission have 2jz? Or is it just the manual.. I’m trying to look for one but don’t know much about em
Nicolas Moreno all IS300s have 2JZ engines. If you’re after a manual, good luck. They’re hard to find and some people want a premium for them.
This car should only be own by Toyota Enthusiasts who can maintain them with OEM Toyota parts. This car is getting rarer by the day and I'd hate to see someone that isn't in love with it or isn't an enthusiast neglect them and ends up destroying the engine/car.
can you help me fix mine
Yes 💯
Thinking of buing one and beating it to hell.... 3 grand a good price?
I own a 2001 Lexus is300 and have for 3 years no issues ever and beat the carp out of it and love it!
Stop making these videos. I don’t need you raising the price on Craigslist for unappreciated cars
😬😂
Lol would be great to know how many people are immediately searching CL and Marketplace for one after these get posted
U could not have made this at a better time
Lmaoooo, thought the same thing, because I'm getting one next year
Lewis DerKleine don’t settle on an auto I swapped mine I wish I waited
I agree! Had my eye on these for a couple of years. So freaking happy to scooped one. Lsd auto. AR5 swap after coils and wheels. These cars are beautiful!!
@@lewis3125 Next year?! Why wait so long? Do you know would could happen between now and next year?!
Love my IS. Bought one 3 years ago as my first car and about a month ago, I bought my second IS which is a 5 speed. Got a deal on it because it needed a new clutch (witch I did myself) Can't say I've heard them having problems with oil consumption though, and as long as you replace the timing belt at the 100k mile service interval you're fine. Also, the cup holders suck and riding in the back seat ins't a fun experience. Another gripe is that there aren't a ton of parts available new for these cars as apposed to the E46 but these also break a lot less being Toyota. All in all though, I love these cars and can't see myself not owning one.
I think the back seat are fine but gosh yes the cupholders suck soooooo much on these these things and the windshield is so small too.
Buy one of these www.ebay.com/b/Cup-Holders-for-Lexus-IS300/63691/bn_1425473 thank me later
I was actually looking at a IS300 2001 for my first car. What do you think?
@@stateofearth369 get one
is it a reliable car
I love my IS300. Best birthday gift ever. Thx mom and dad lol. Had it since 22, I’m 41 now. Took it all over Europe now back to the US. I am going for a million million mikes on the 2Jz GE then swapping for the GTE unless the engine breaks before I reach my goal. We are at 314,000 ish happy miles...NO PROBLEM 👍
Miles not mikes 😅
I love my IS with all my heart 🥰
dame yo. mines an is200 though so i seriously wish it was faster. and an automatic. but due to long commutes in traffic and a bad clutch knee im kinda stuck with an auto at this point. but its so nice in every other way. drifts nice in the wet even if its near impossible in the dry with lsd, only 160hp and big 17"rims with good grippy tyres etc.
My dream first car dawg
Isaiah Montoya it is and was my first car:))
How do I convince my parents to go 50/50 on one with me? What are some things about the car a parent will like to hear?
DYLAN BUSSE insurance is great, it’s a sedan, hardly has any problems, all around a great first car
Cost effective way to make the is300 stronger is to swap the whole bottom end with a 2jz ge non-vvti bottom end with gte head gasket and arp head studs. Rabid rb channel did this and would be a great option for more power for diy people.
That's what my cars setup is!
@@RacecarAndChill I think they put a clip of one of your videos in this "so you want" episode as well. But ya I am using your videos and rabid rb to put the engine together and upgrade one of my a650s to potentially handle a little more power. Oh and can't forget dthmtlsk8r channel as well to help with the transmission which I think you guys work together. Look forward to more of your videos!
@@jicez6649 stoked to hear my videos helped you! We actually just started dthmtlsk8r's car a few weeks ago for the first time ever! I'll have a video talking about that out soon!
I got to do this asap
U dnt need to change the bottom end. Swap the rods and pistons with gte one. Done.
YOOO! I’m super stoked that you guys actually made this video! Hopefully more people start to show the IS300 some love. It’s really becoming a bit of a hidden gem in the car community.
I bought my wife a beautiful black stock '2004 IS300 SPORT CROSS" and she loves it. I'm a former race driver and my car is a Maserati V8, but to be honest, sometimes the Sport Cross is more fun on the street. We get quite a few guys coming up to us and asking if we would sell it. We paid a premium price, but its reliability has been great. If you find one, grab it!
“So you want an LS400?” I mean, we can agree about power steering leaks, blown head gaskets, vvti in the later models. The nice V8 smoothness and good overall reliability. Plus stanced with the right wheels and suspension looks great either as a vip style or a modern sport sedan. Depends on what you’re looking for.
“wHy DoEs It SoUnD lIkE a 2jz”
Speedy McGrainR bro it was a joke, the is300 has a 2jz ge from the factory. It’s a non turbo 2JZ. I said it to be ironic lmao
@@spaz8461 it basically is a 2jz?? Uhh it is a 2jz.... tf
@@spaz8461 Why do you talk about something you don't know anything about? Swapping a 2JZ to a 2JZ, wow.
@@spaz8461 You should probably stay away from the comment section, you must be 12.
@@spaz8461 It was an educated guess based on your profile picture and your activity/comments on the internet. A quick Google search told me all I need to know. Have a good day, kid.
This was the car I learned to drive in because it was the only one my dad had, and god damn do I love this car. I still miss the way the steering feels, nothing else I've driven has come close.
I love my IS300. It only has coilovers and RPF1s but whenever I drive it through my college campus it gets a lot of attention. Plus, having four doors means I can always bring my friends with me.
have you felt the difference with RPF1s? Cause they are like 7kg vs around 11kg for stocks
@@PostMortemor Yeah, it felt lighter, but it was hard to tell
what are your RPF1 size specs dude?
@@PostMortemor I got some RPF1s on mine. They feel lighter compared to when I had my stocks on and you can really tell the difference when changing the tires.
@@linkin1041 17x9 +45 the front is flush with 5mm spacer, but the rear probably needs another 20mm to be flush
Good luck finding a manual is300 been looking for a reasonably priced for a while now...
buy an auto. swap it to manual. 1100 bucks.
@@DjKevLite1 I think that's my best bet autos are really cheap
@Old Sport ruclips.net/video/Sxd8io2-un8/видео.html here’s a step by step video
for real i needed a car asap so i gave up and got an auto
Theres a 95k mile 5 speed for sale for almost 12k in washington..
I'm selling my 2002 is300 78k miles on it. Idk about that oil consumption problem i have never had that and the belt still looks good, it's an easy car too work on and very reliable too.
Had my 01 Is300 for 9months bought it for 5k with 128k miles with very light rust underneath. Sitting on Megan coils & some nice 18in wheels so I didn’t have to do anything there. I went straight to maintenance replaced Valve cover gasket, Spark plugs, ignition coils & wires, new battery, o2sensors, and thermostat. I use it daily and been running like a champ no complaints
Yessssssssssss! Finallyyyyy!!!
P.S my IS has 262,XXX miles and still drives like a dream and has been super reliable since the day I got it 🤙🏾
Mines got 121k
Is300 EV because it’s a Toyota they’re reliable
Essvd 沈黙 lol Yeah I think everyone knows that.....
146k+ on original engine
Mines has 220,xxx and I still beat tf out of it every day going from my school to home which is about 140 miles round trip
you guys did my car, I love y’all🥰
we love you too
Hot take:
So you want a "Toyota Aristo".
Meanwhile, watching this in my Toyota Aristo JZS160 aka Lexus GS300
@@isundgrensakeri a gs3 is no where near an aristo lmao, and i own one
@@z33avery30 Let's see, they share the same platform, they share the same body, the major difference is the non turbo engine and the left hand steering that the GS version recieved as the JZS160 while the JZS161 got the GTE engine and right hand drive and most likely a more beefy drivetrain overall.
YES, PLEASE! Wrote a comment asking for the gs 300 as the Aristo isn't as common, but pleeeeaaase make an episode on that fitment industries
I had 2 of them at one point, I tried to be an adult and grow up. I had the JZS161 but within 3 months got bored lol
I already got mine for a steal. Being having it a year and it is by far the most fun car I’ve ever had. May the prices go up !
POV: You're watching in 2021 and they just blew up in the car scene so they're super expensive now.
(I picked one up myself about a year ago and I've never regretted it)
im about to buy one, and boy do i wish i did sooner
Just scooped one for $1200, only needed a fuel pump and some exterior cosmetic work. 2nd one I’ve owned
@@twojz4352 where do you live
@@krazyfredo6177 San Antonio area
Hows it going so far? Im 16 and trying to get one as my first car.
“so you want a lexus is300” i already one one but still watching it
"so you want another IS300" maybe?
s h nigga shut yo ass up if yk what i mean u wouldn’t be saying that
@@mario_sw20 fax but plz delete the comment
Same
Can’t you correct your comment? I think RUclips let’s you edit it ? You can correct your mistake lol
Honestly might pick up one of these and drive it until car heaven, reliable motors and who doesn’t like that tail end?
I love this because I have an is300 myself and I daily it, eventually I will put in the money to turbo it and put out some big numbers 👌🏽
Save up, then save up some more, don't aim for the moon on power numbers and enjoy it. 400whp on these things is an absolute blast!
@@LucoreAuto i want to do that but I'm afraid of blowing the engine or not knowing what to add to get their.
@@MWAclanGaming well feel free to reach out on our channel or IG and we'll happily assist!
Hey mate, I am about to buy one, what first modifications do you reccomend, i was thinking a new timing belt,waterpump, sparkplugs and wheel alignment, is there anything else i need to do as soon as i get it? also how reliable is the car?
Since we doing Lexus, we gotta do the vehicle that started it all. “So you want a Lexus LS400”
Malik Bolden facts
Damn straight I was thinking about picking one up for $600
I have one and imma buy a is300 soon, I have a feeling that im addicted to lex/yota
I have a ls430.... Best car iv ever owned
This is gonna be good one to watch !
Had an is300 in high school 03’ red and it was manual loved that car it was fun, comfortable and reliable loved the styling as well
One of my favorite things about IS300 drivers is that they always debadge the lexus emblems and put on Altezza badging. Altezza is such a better name
I much prefer the altezza logo in my opinion as well
All the jdm names for the lexus lineup sounds way nicer than the north American names
i prefer the lexus logo! altezza looks more sleek yeah but im driving a lexus not an altezza 😡
Best car ever! I may be biased🤷🏻♂️
The first generation IS300 will always have a special place in my heart. It's what introduced me into the Lexus brand and is underrated. However I still prefer the IS-F.
I live France, i buy a IS300H Gen. 3 (yes it's an hybrid car), i'm soooo proud of it, this car is excellent ! Good chassis, comfortable, from far my best daily ever (i have 330 E92 previously)
Love mine. Wanted one forever and finally picked one up after high school. Five years strong with my baby
I’ll much rather have a “ forgotten car “ then any of these new ones . That just means they are rare
Cover the 300zx Z32!!! So many gremlins I wish I knew about!
I literally just decided last night I'm saving to get an is300, perfect timing eh
dope
I hope prices dont shoot up
How much do they go for where you are? In NZ they're quite rare and go for about 6-10nzd, we get the is200 and toyota altezza with the 3sge cheaper over here
@@seamusmurphy175 I'm in the states in the northwest, depending on the condition they go from like 3.5-6k ish
Happy hunting, the clean manual ones are getting tricky to find depending where you are!
Last year I picked up an 03 is for $800. She has 233k on it and is auto(for now), yet she is a running machine. For dirt cheap, me and my kids are building it for mo powa baby! I love this platform.
And when I say kids I mean my 12 and 10 year olds. They will learn proper fabrication and mechanic skills young.
Im on my second is300. I got a sportcross after my sedan got rear ended. I absolutely love these cars
Coming from an is300 owner he’s not lying its a fun little car even stock
For SURE, though it's not rated with a ton of power they are super comfortable and sporty even "tossable" in stock form... as long as its been maintained. Many you'll find at this point are beaten up and worn out unfortunately
Handles like a go kart 🔥🔥
Yes!!!!!! I have been wanting this episode for a long time, love the is300 1st generation!!!
Already got one it's a great reliable car
I Love my IS300. $1,350 Complete Turbo Kit. 100% Stock forgiving the fuel management system, Bolt on, Set wastegate 9 psi and it makes 342 WHP. I am 100% pleased with everything about this as my Daily Driver. He is right. Make sure you replace timing belt and theyre bad on Ball joints, Wheel Bearings, I also have those exact same Tein Coilovers on mine
My first Lexus was the IS300. Loved it and had the car for 2 years then upgraded to the IS350. They were both fun cars. Ever since then I have owned and driven 6 other Lexus. Great cars!
Hey mate, I am about to buy one, what first modifications do you reccomend, i was thinking a new timing belt,waterpump, sparkplugs and wheel alignment, is there anything else i need to do as soon as i get it? also how reliable is the car?
Thank you for shining a light on this car. It’s not talked a lot in the car community but this is an extremely amazing car. I have 2 and I love them so much
I own two as well. Haha. Nice to see it's a trend.
Haha I have 2 as well. Great cars!
Just snagged an electric green mica 04 with 50k miles. Love it.
Altezza gang where you at 🤝
lol just had to come to this video bc i came apon and bought my is300 for $650....
98 sxe10 here
This was my first car handed down to me.car is a true Toyota reliability wise. Sold it for 4K in 2019 180 miles it was an 01 grey/silver auto trans. I would recommend getting an 02+ as they changed the pcv system on the Newer Years up. “Went from cheap rubber to a quality metal pcv valve”.
Just bought my first car, ‘01 IS300 can’t wait for this new experience
hows it going
I love how people always forget about this car. They have their own cult following just like WRXs'. They're like a little secret making em that much better but there is one car that receives even less attention and also has a 2jz. All I'm saying fitment is that for the next video... "So you want a SC300"
The IS300 wagon looks pretty neat.
That's why I got the is300 sportcross! Been enjoying this ride than any other car I owned so far.
Just picked up an 03 for 5k with 151k miles. Came with a set of wheels on it and a pair of cheap subs in the trunk but it’s beautiful and I love it. Rolled up on a dealer that just got it traded and I don’t think they knew what they had
You definitely got a steal for it! Is it a manual? -Edgar
Finally dude. I got one myself, 5 speed manual. Im very happy :)
Definitely best car I’ve ever owned especially if you manage to find a manual. Literally only downside is the mpg 😬
and premium gas requirement.
One of the most reliable cars I’ve ever owned!
Is this good for a first car
@@andrewcapetillo6063 absolutely! Reliable easy to mod/work on and looks great with some wheels and suspension!
@@molon___labe ok I found one on offerup for 5k with 126k miles is that good automatic
@@andrewcapetillo6063 yup
I’m lucky I got mine right now and I’m 15, still can’t believe it, and I got it for 2400 from a friend, such a awesome car
Love this car. Im looking to get one and having a goal to either modify it to almost match the supra mkIV or completely swap. Also for people who want a manual you have a better chance to swap it coz a manual will cost alot of money.
The dash melts but I still love it
Nail polish remover to get the sticky off and then gloss vinyl/fabric spray paint to make it look great again.
Good video also one thing to mention is the 2jz in the is300 are also in the gs300 and sc300, so there's 3 to pick from
Is300 is the smallest chassis to have the 2jz but all 3 are great 🔥
Indeed but no GS300 or SC300 manuals :( So before you even get started on a project build you are already eyeballing a big first step of auto-manual conversion
@@LucoreAuto there are sc300 manuals between 92 and 97. Sadly none for the gs300 but i heard there's a kit that used the 5 speed from the 240sx
@@sounddrivenofficial technically exist but very VERY hard to find. And unfortunately something that rare usually means unlikely to be torn apart and turned into a "build"
There's always a WAY.. just get ready to put in some WORK!
I had a GTE swapped is300 and it was beautiful...definetely getting another one and building it from scratch
I love mine. The last 2jz carrier. I’m at over 300,000 miles. From MA USA to Paris France, Czech Republic, Poland, west Europe and back. Still woks. I LOVE the IS300.
My first car was a 2005 Manual IS300, great car, seats werent comfortable tho.... lol. But it was definitely a eye catching car even in stock form, especially from other car enthusiasts. I had many people try to buy it from me but I always declined, its gone now...
Hey mate, I am about to buy one, what first modifications do you reccomend, i was thinking a new timing belt,waterpump, sparkplugs and wheel alignment, is there anything else i need to do as soon as i get it? also how reliable is the car?
Proud 05 is300 owner here!!
My ‘02 manual has 170K miles, 2nd owner after my uncle. just changed the timing belt and trying to do some mods. I’m keeping it till it explodes lol
Just bought one in 7/10 condition for 4K. This car handles crazy. Lexus knows how to make a car.
I for Gods sake LOVE ❤️ my IS300! My friend bought this 2002 IS in 2004 and when I first laid my eyes on it in 2004 I said “yo brah! Take care of my car. I will own it one day.” As the years rolled on he put incredible aftermarket Shocks brakes, lights on it. OMG! This is a true “DRIVERS DREAM.” In 2018 he let me start driving it here and there and eventually sold it to me for an UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICE! Lexi is MINE NOW! In all her Carbon Fiber glory! 😍🤪🔥
I've got one, headlights still clear, nothing Is fading or peeling, well only the clear coat on the roof but that's it, have never snapped a belt or anything like that haha 😂
Take care of your ride and itll take care of you
This makes me Happy ❤ I love my IS300!
Got mine last year and it’s so good! It’s a 2002 so it needs some work here & there but I love it
I just dropped 1.5k to upgrade/tune my awful engine leak on my 02', I've only had it for about a year and a half now, they did not take the best care of it. I got it for 2k down from 3 with some nice haggling, dude said the a.c. worked, NOPE. That alone is a k to fix.
Anyway
I wish you the best with fixing/tuning it up.
I really miss car this and the SC300. For those who still have the original IS running, hats off to you.
i have used the Toyota Altezza since 2013. it snapped its timing belt early this year, no regrets tho, am definitely getting another one..! Love it to bits..!
you're a dumbass for destroying a 2JZ
I don’t know the hate on the automatics, sure you aren’t rowing your gears (though it has a manual shift mode) but that tranny has nice short sporty gearing and it’s very easy easy to get the tail sliding with traction control disabled. So yeah it isn’t a manual but it isn’t a bad transmission either.
Thank you for listening again !!!! Lexus don’t get love with you guys 😢
Nice to see the IS300 getting some love from you guys, surprised our Boosted_Lexi didn't make it in the clips though! Either way, thanks for shining a light on a few of the builds out there keep it up!
IS300 will put a smile on your face!!! It’s a clean reliable but a bit of sporty car!! Not selling mine at all
I just picked one up 2 days ago, wanted it since I was in high school, overpriced but I got it anyway and are going through and replacing stuff while saving to have the timing belt changed. I love this car!
im back Alex, Wheres the " So You Want a Bmw 335i " vid at, i know you want to do it.
Expensive to own
The is300 sportcross is one of my dream cars, but ONLY the sportcross
imagine... if they had built it with a manual option :(
Only auto... I got a jdm one
Aaaaaaaa perfect ❤️ I f*ng love this channel, the IS300 is a banger haha
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I love mine. 2004 is300 silver automatic 140k miles on it. Rides smoother than when I first got it at 50k. We going to ride this baby to 400k. Will try and get one manual in future.
I love my 2001 lexus gs300 non sun roof suede interior, 2nd owner, 126k original miles. No check engine lights or anything
Watch out for crappy cheap radiator caps that leaks causing head gasket failure, buy an oem toyota radiator cap to fix this issue.
A guy where I live is selling is300 salvage (flood damage) has good sized ding on passenger door but hey it's up for 5k his words "I know what I got it has a 2jz" lol
I picked one up one of the best cars I've had
Owner of a 2001 IS300 with 185k miles here. My top complaints are sticky dashboard, terrible fuel economy around 19-21mpg combined, runs only on premium gas. Other than that they're great cars that are very comfortable.
I have had 4 so far. My 4th one is a super clean IS300 sportcross. My dad has had 3 also. He made me love this small sport car. IS300 nation. SXE10 nation. Altezza & Altezza Gita FTW
I had one for 2 years its a great lil car i dont recommend suping it up.