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#2954 of 3003 Two months + now, I really like this car... by cpick May 28, 2005 (11:15 am)
I had some buyer's remorse when the car was bought while some niggles were worked out by the dealer. I liked my BMW but it was just too troublesome. The IS 300drove differently in some ways from my BMW and I thought sometimes I wouldnt get over the differences. However, now I have been driving the IS hard all round the Bay Area and beyond and I have come to love the handling, ride and throttle response. It really is a kick as was the BMW but in some different ways. The throttle response is soooo much better, power is solid, the handling at legal speeds is different but I think, just as good. I love that it wont understeer.   It is nicer to drive long ways than the 323 because it is simply far more comfy with the suede seats and killer HVAC (3 series BMWs have weak AC). The stereo is great too. Bonus-an IPOD fits perfectly in the front ashtray area if you pop the ashtray out!   All in all, I would say that this 2001 I purchased CPO may be a keeper well past the three years or so I originally thought...interestingly, here in CA, the car get constant complements, no-one ever commented on the BMW??!! I guess the IS 300 is more interesting and less common.
#2955 of 3003 Re: IS300 interior repair question [ron_m] by ayl1967 Jul 07, 2005 (8:25 pm)
Replying to: ron_m (Apr 04, 2005 4:54 pm) Ron - while this is an old question, I thought I might post my solution to a similar problem. I found your question while trying to find a way to fix a scuff on my black RX330 dashboard, in practically the same place as where you described.   My Austin Lexus service consultant actually called up a local leather restorer who details their vehicles, and the guy was able to "airbrush" the scrape out. Apparently Lexus dashboards have some sort of clearcoats on them; the light gray mark indicates removal of the coating.   If you still have your IS300 and still have the scrapes, give your dealer a call and see if he can help.
#2956 of 3003 IS300 Manual vs. E-Shift by kamransemail Jul 20, 2005 (6:45 am)
Replying to: riez (May 21, 2005 7:21 am) Hey guys, I've decided to buy an IS300 ... now I have to decide Manual vs. E-Shift. The delima is the fun (+ the headache of Rush-hour) driving of the manual; or an option of both (+the wife can drive it too) ???   Is there a huge difference in the performance ?   Will I be dissapointed, or is e-shift option still a great (just not as much control as the manual) ?
#2957 of 3003 buy a stick by nyccarguy Jul 21, 2005 (6:00 pm)
you won't regret it!   Realistically, how many times is your wife going to drive the car?
#2958 of 3003 IS300 by witman Jul 25, 2005 (6:46 pm)
Its a awesome car. My friend drives it at night... in the industrial area (yes you guessed it [Street racing]. He just left the engine stock and uses E-shift. He just replaced the body with bodykits for his car. Its sick. Yea he says that the E-shift is excellent, Good handling, and easy to use =P. He also quoted that the car has great acceleration and power. You were smart to buy a IS300 with E-shift !
#2959 of 3003 My poor baby by itsmeehkyle Aug 01, 2005 (11:54 am)
hate to do it but gonna be putting at least 3500 miles on it aug 26 weekend =( but yay i'll be driving it hehhe so move out of my way i'm going to seattle!!!
#2960 of 3003 Gas by hbomber Aug 08, 2005 (6:42 am)
I'm looking into buying a used IS300 and I was wondering if the IS300's require you to use premium gas. Replies to this message: deanedell (Aug 10, 2005 6:47 pm) midnightcowboy (Aug 11, 2005 4:34 am)
#2961 of 3003 Re: [superman5] by instantsuccess Aug 10, 2005 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: superman5 (Sep 17, 2002 10:30 am) I just recently bought a Tanabe exhaust for my is 300. It sounds great and fit my red car well. It has a deep throaty sound to it and says it raised the noise level by 6 decibels. That is the exhaust to get.
#2962 of 3003 Re: Gas [hbomber] by deanedell Aug 10, 2005 (6:47 pm)
Replying to: hbomber (Aug 08, 2005 6:42 am) yes, the IS300 requires premium gas. 91 octane and above.
#2963 of 3003 Re: Gas [hbomber] by midnightcowboy Aug 11, 2005 (4:34 am)
Replying to: hbomber (Aug 08, 2005 6:42 am) Manual says premium, but I have used everything from regular to mid-grade to premium with no discernable difference and I have had the car for 4 years. Great car no problems!

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