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Lexus IS 300 Reviews
In-depth Professional Review
Intro - Walkaround - Interior Features
Driving Impressions - Final Word
Lexus IS 300 Review Summary
"Inside the beltline is low, letting in lots of light and a great view."
"Very, very fun to drive."
"The IS pulls solidly in any gear at any speed."
"Striking instrument panel with gauges that look like a fine Swiss watch."
"Aided by an easy-to-modulate clutch, the new 5-speed manual makes the IS feel more responsive."
What reviewers liked least about the Lexus IS 300:
"It all looks great until you start getting touchy-feely."
"The overall styling might not age well."
"Instrument panel tends to reflect, unpleasantly, in the windshield under bright sunlight."
"The front seats will be confining for broad-beamed users."
Lexus IS 300 Comparisons:
"Whereas the Volvo [S60] and the Mercedes-Benz [C320] feel plush inside, the Lexus feels thinly padded."
"Sporty enough but not quite BMWish"
Best one-liners about the Lexus IS 300:
"This Lexus keeps digging us in the ribs and saying, 'Let's play!'"
"On-the-edge interior design; on-a-budget interior surfaces."
You should be aware that when reviewing 2005 Lexus IS 300 reviews, what is said regarding a vehicle can typically be applied to the entire generation. A generation is made up of similar vehicles from one year to the next. When a vehicle undergoes a redesign, it is considered a new generation.
Also, when looking at 2005 Lexus IS 300 reviews, you should take them with a grain of salt. Like all people, reviewers may have a bias towards a manufacturer or particular car. That’s why it’s best to examine opinions from several sources.
And to get that array of viewpoints, be sure to look at CarsDirect’s Lexus IS 300 model reviews. We compile the best quotes so you don’t have to pour through several 2005 Lexus IS 300 model reviews. But be sure to keep in mind that no matter how many 2005 Lexus IS 300 reviews you read, there’s no substitution for your own test drive where you get to examine a car in person.