Lexy's American cousin... not fatter, just more powerful

if "f sport" was a thing back then an IS F with 2JZ-GTE would have been badass.

Its not an IS 300, Its an IS 3 hunnet

As a is300 owner, it makes me smile when I drive it. It might not be the fastest but it's an awesome little car.

Thanks for watching guys! What do you guys think of the IS300?

Is it weird to be an enthusiast and I want to own every car I drive? This includes economy cars and sport cars. Even a Smart car! I have issues. lol. I even like vans...

I own a factory midnight blue, 2002 Manual IS300 with a 2JZGTE swap. Favorite car ive owned.

Love to see folks not used to being in a Lexus being amazed by how quality they really are.

4 door Supra= Chaser

Hell yeah!! Finaly a IS300 review! I've been waiting for a looooooong time...! I own a IS200 from Greece!!

Iv had my 2002 IS300 since I was 16 I’m 23 now and it’s still around running as strong as when I first got it, it has 194k miles on it and the car runs amazing. Perfect car for anyone looking for a reliable commuter while still being fun to drive.

Reading the title makes you think David never heard of a Chaser.

A 2J will always sound like a 2J Turbo or not. Love the 2J life.

I love the is300. the steering is amazing, I love the trunk lights, if you add an exhaust you get a really nice sound, it's a smooth ride and it's a reasonable price. the perfect car

I'll always love my is300. Timeless design and super reliability

Yes!!! This is one of my attainable dream cars!

MORE TOYOTA AND LEXUS CARS !!!!! Toyota/Lexus combined has a ton of modifiable cars. More platforms then Honda, Subaru, Mitsubishi and Nissan. Love the IS300/Altezza. Car has a cult following and great potential

I watched this video when it came out, I remember just getting my drivers license and really wanting to own one of these. at the time I couldnt afford one so I bought a first gen miata, at the beginning of this year I pulled the trigger on a wagon and its a great car!

OMG HE FINALLY DID IT!!! THE IS300 😁😁😆😆

I have been DYING for an IS300 review! Thanks for this!!

I jsut wish Lexus and Toyota didn't get rid of all their low end sports cars and manual transmissions. I would buy a RWD Lexus in a heartbeat if I could just find one with a manual trans. Now all we get is the LFA (disconinued and expensive as sin) and the "new Supra" which I heard sucks and is still very expensive. Is it too much to ask for a RWD Corolla with a manual trans? Yes, there is the GT86 but everyone has one and they are extremely small to be adding horsepower too. I want something between the Supra and the GT86.

I bought a IS300 SportCross for 1500 that wouldn't pass smog. I drove it hard for a day and the P0420 code went away. Then I sold it for $6500 the nest week lol

Ngl this video is what made me buy an IS300 3 years ago. Loved it every since.

I've always wanted a review like this !!

My 01 is300 has 315,000 miles and still runs super strong.

I had a stick shift version of this car and I wish I never SOLD IT! AGGGGGGGGGGG back in the early 2000's it was easier to take these for granted before people started realizing the way a car drives is normally better than max power

My dad had one of these and ripped it everywhere! Unfortunately he sold it when the market crashed in 08' but this car got me interested in cars. This car has a special place in my heart.

ive been waiting so long for you to do an is and once again you delivered good work sit

Thank you !!! Finally a is300 review 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

OMG finally thank you David !!!

I bought this car for my daughter in 2019. Her first car. Same year, same color. The IS300 had 95k miles on it. Owned by a snowbird in Florida who put 25k mi on it the first 6 years then sold to a pilot who took it to California. She LOVES this car. So do I. Once in awhile I will take it for spin because it’s fun to drive. Smooth and fast. The coil overs do make a difference. Fabulous car.

Never stop doing reviews like this David. We can't thank you enough for them.

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS REVIEW FOR SOOOOOO LONG

We have a manual is300 we restored from salvage you can review. I have videos of it on my channel

DOPE!! Great review David, I've been waiting for this car for a while.

You opened my eyes to these, i really like them now

I have been waiting for this review for soo long I LOVE THIS CAR

I actually found a clean 02 manual one. I was thinking of getting it as my first car, and it had about 100k miles

Gotta say you did you very good review and with the editing. Simple and to the point. Subscribed and liked.

Thank you david! Really appreciate all your videos back when I started watching your channel two years ago and it took just about as long for me to finally decide what project I’m going to start .......gs300 2jz gte swap !

I average 10 miles per gallon on my is300, I do have a slightly heavy foot though...

YES! I am so surprised you reviewed this car! I own one myself and it's very often you find a vlogger *cough* like myself, building a GTE version of this car. That's exactly what i'm doing ;) May take awhile... but hey, that's the thing with most builds they take time. Only difference with mine is that, it's the IS200 (NON 2J) & It ain't as clean as this, but plan on getting a full respray, lip kit etc.

YES FINALLY! Been waiting for this!

My dad had this in in the late 2000's and it was sooooooo much fun to drive! It was completely stocked and handled so well. It is still on. my wishlist!

damn sultan rs!!!

goddamn thats the cleanest is300 ive ever seen atm I drive a g35 sedan but im looking into getting an is300 and for some reason up in Canada they're so goddamn expensive

my dad had a garage queen 02 factory black is300, never got to really know him but the is300 ended up becoming my first car, its sitting in the driveway now cant wait for all the new experiences this car brings me. thank you for this video

I'm picking one up in 3 weeks. when I first drove one I kinda fell in love with the driving feel. its a comfortable pitential "supra saloon". can't wait to get it!

should totally find the wagon version

I found (and am thinking of buying) a White Lexus IS 300 looks clean, bone stock about 125k miles, MANUAL. And here's the kicker... It's for 4k...

Love my is300 I just finished my 2jzgte swap with stock twins and it's bad ass. Awesome review bro keep them coming.

About time! been wanting you to review one of these. I got one myself, great cars. Please find a swapped one or na-t one!

my red lexus is300 has all black interior

Aayyyyy, my first car is an IS300 and I'm gonna swap it for the GTE as well! Plan on keeping it for 10+ years as my daily.

Great review David. I always liked the IS300 since they first came out. They're great cars.

Great video, getting ready to go na-t on my is300 but stock it is still a fun car. Manual mode with ect power button on and traction off is my favorite way to drive it. Definitely love any car with a jz engine in it.

David if you ever come to NC I have a factory 5 speed you should review!

I recently had an is200 on my channel, the is platform is an amazing one.

I've always liked these, a classmate of mine when I was in a mechanics course.It was a blue one, which I think was a manual. He ended putting a centrifugal blower, full exhaust and tune on it.He drove me home once in it, thing was awesome.

I love your reviews man.

Thanks so much man!

One of my dream cars

Finally an IS300! I've waited so long for you to review an IS300

Excellent review choice David!

That's my dream car I love it, But I want a Toyota Altezza cous it's left hand drive and I live in Cayman islands and My uncle has one I'm planning on buying it from him

I've been waiting for a review on this car!! supra engine!! you can find these dirt cheap where I live

Thanks for this video. Honestly I prefer the body shapes of the SC400 and LS400 but this one has its charm. The performance looks amazing as hell!

Ive been waiting for this video for a very long time

I don't think they should've had a turbo option from the factory because like you said it's a good first car. Not too many parents are cool with you getting a turbo car as your first car because apparently turbos will kill you. Having an NA motor is stealth and safe, by parents standards anyways.

Ahhh yesss, the midnight club 3 car

I've owned my '04 IS for 3 years now and you highlighted all the best things about the car! Great review. I made my twin brother buy one as a daily as well. We literally have the same exact cars now lol. This car is amazing, super reliable engine, great power, and classy clean styling. It is super good on road trips. I'm from Chicago and I took it to North Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Michigan, Wisconsin and all the states in between and absolutely love it. It was to go fast.. And the road trips were all to pick up other toy cars :) It's very true too the owner is everything! That's how you buy a good car. You can run these cars forever with little to no expenses or headaches! Thank you Lexus you really hit it with this one! Haha I have the same passion I get addicted to a lot of cars!

Wow finally David! Sweet I love my is300!!

is that Matt Farah's million mile lexus?

David it would be sick if you did an acura tl type s

i've had my 2002 is300 for 2 months and it's the best thing that's happened to me, also i got the forrest green color which is rare

Just bought one as you saw on twitter. Fantastic car! Glad I was able to find a manual

I'd say aristo and Chaser are the two 4 door cars close to the supra.

they made is300 from 2001-2005 they made them in manual for only 10% of 2002-2005 they only had autos for 01

ugh this car is sooo nice , i wanted this car before i got my legacy GT ... still might buy one ... drift build. sick videos man keep it up!

Finally. I have had an auto (i am currently driving since my manual just got hit). Love them so practical and sporty too love the platform. Not to mention they look much newer than they actually are

a dyno tune nicely modded prelude should be on your list of cars to review.

would be awesome to see david review an mr2

I saw a Turbo Magazine article about 12 years ago now featuring a boosted IS300 in a weird purple blue color and instantly fell in love with the car. Looking to add one to the stable soon! Thanks for the review!

When you can't get enough of Davids reviews, nah I'll just rewatch everything

Hey David, I saw you at Caffeine And Octane and got a picture with you

have a gs300...best reliable car ive had...cant wait to swap in a gte!!!

Obviously an older video but I gotta say I’ve always wanted an is 300 because it’s basically a 4 door Supra. But also it’s a very bulletproof car that’s fun and good looking too. And I must say as you were shifting with your throttle more smoothed out it sounded like it was shifting very smoothly can’t catch the delay

I thought this video was never going to come. Glad it did.

The coolest part of this car was the silver ball shifter which this owner removed.

surprised to see the IS300 review after its more than 10 year debut, thought it is outdated already .... i guess i will keep driving mine, .... manual shift~ thanks for posting!

I own an is300 and here is finally a clean clear review! Surprised this car has 200k miles because it has an extremely clean interior. I love my is300 as it is a 4-door supra (to an extent) and I also love that these cars are not really common but are not rare, meaning that when you come across another tuned is300, it is like you found a long lost sibling. Great Review!!!

That automatic gear-changer thingy was pretty amazing! Im actually starting to love to appreciate automatic cars THAT I CAN SHIFT (only). I own a 6 speed Matrix XRS so you KNOW I love to shift haha, but automatics can be fun also as long as I can select the gear at will.. Its just like a clutchless manual...

Always been one of my fav looking 4 doors since i started driving! But why oh why would anyone change the factory ball shift knob? it's super sexy from the factory, like a Ferrari one, but one Clean IS300 tho!

Do a Corolla XRS

finally IT IS ABOUT TIME YOU REVIEW THIS BEAUTY. I HAVE ONE WITH 175,000 MILES AND LOVE IT BESIDES THE AUTOMATIC PART.

I drove a standard IS300 same gen and it was pure bliss

Bro you should definitely review the 3rd gen Acura TL, preferably the 07 or 08 Type-S

I want an is300 the manuals are so rare though

I love my blue 2001 is300. I'm fully restoring it at the moment, only has 158,000 miles and I've had it for about 2 years now. All i can say is i absolutely love this car and have since they first came out.

I have an 02 and I feel the same about it. Great review