Please tell me about your experience with the IS300
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I am considering purchasing an IS300 and would like to know about existing owners' experiences with reliability and the dealers. Thanks!
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Our dealer sucks, the service dpt. seems good so far, but I've only had it in 2 times, 1k and 5k checkups. The car has been great so far. As for the car itself, it's very quiet, has a great powerband, awesome handling, nice stereo, pretty interior, and beautiful looks.
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Love the car, have 12,000 miles and owned for about 11 months now with no problems, still looking around for the excellent Lexus service, haven't gotten to experience it yet.
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I did like the test drive experience overall. The only thing that I wasn't impresed with was the shifting. Is that something you all have been able to adjust to?? I read the post about the drive by wire system and my car also has that. Maybe it just takes time to become accustomed to a new shifter??
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I'm asking about people's experience with reliability. A test drive will not tell me anything about reliability. Think before you post!!!!
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...I have owned two IS 300's
my first was a new 2001 GGP, it had the following things wrong with it (auto shift problems,CV boot ripped sprayed grease all over exhaust, turning to the right first thing in the morning - you;d hear a crunching noise, center post had dent in it from day one, missing plastic pieces for front seats......and the paint is the thinnest around)......so I must have faith in Lexus to then trade this one in, and buy a new MSM 2002 - which I have had zero problems with...I almost bought the A4 or BMW 330i......but I had always wanted a Lexus
....what ever you're decision is Melissa, drive everything, don't lease, and ask for a car with less than 25 miles on it....bout' it
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....what ever you're decision is Melissa, drive everything, don't lease, and ask for a car with less than 25 miles on it....bout' it
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No reliability issues after 6 months of trying to break the car. The tires are almost gone though.
Oh, and the freaking dealers all suck. You'd think they recruited the salespeople from ghetto used-car dealers. I honestly can't believe how poorly they are doing. The satisfaction index will fall again next year - I gaurantee it based on my experience and other respondents.
Oh, and the freaking dealers all suck. You'd think they recruited the salespeople from ghetto used-car dealers. I honestly can't believe how poorly they are doing. The satisfaction index will fall again next year - I gaurantee it based on my experience and other respondents.
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I've had my Lexus for about 8 months and no serious problems yet.. Also Lexus of Greenwich Service is the greatest.... Nothing but great things to say about them...