Lexus
IS300
About the Lexus IS300
HOW DOES IT SCORE?
Maintenance & Reliability
2JZ-GE NA sedan — friendly mechanics, easy access.
Technical Specs
Engine
3.0L N/A Inline-6 (2JZ-GE)
Drivetrain
RWD
Horsepower
215 hp
Torque
288 Nm
Weight
1450 kg
0-100 km/t
7.2s
Production Years
2001-2005
Investment Grade
C+
MARKET ANALYSIS 📈
🇺🇸 USD
$8,720
🇪🇺 €8,000
Price history
Investment Grade · Sensible
The Lexus IS300 (2001-2005) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (86/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (50/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (72/10) make the RWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +6.0% year-on-year, and a rarity score of 30/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.
Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.
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