2003 Lexus IS300 (5-Speed Manual) - POV Driving Impressions (Binaural Audio)

[@OscarDaGenius]

Man this guy got lucky with the manual

[@maksimzaitsau2892]

I learned how to drive stick on a 2004 Is300

[@colestephens6981]

I have a manual 5 speed manual with a 2jz motor in it for my first car. Really greatful

[@colestephens6981]

Is300 ^

[@wisdomrain246]

DAMN RIGHT HE IS LUCKY

[@eddycervantea7882]

I want one manual!! But man this has 162k miles!

[@JOROM90]

Sold my 2004 manual IS300 a few weeks ago. Now I want it back..

[@Bryan-jj3if]

why'd you sell it?

[@JOROM90]

@@Bryan-jj3if Had just purchased a very clean 2005 Corolla XRS that I was enjoying just as much while getting about 12 more miles per gallon. I did miss the torque, RWD, and the comfort, but the 8,250rpm redline of the 2ZZ-GE made up for it.

[@Bryan-jj3if]

@@JOROM90 Sounds like you had a good deal going for you. Congrats on the new car!

[@iciman100]

2jz engine ???

[@victor75208]

@@JOROM90 yeah there's plenty of cars with similar or more power and better fuel mileage while being as much fun. But these IS's are just so quirky in a good way. These cars are finally being recognized for the legends they are.

[@Toyota4Life]

The most underrated Japanese car platform. Major car publications need to get there hands on this car and review it again. This is prob the one car no one can say anything bad about. Its the most underrated build platform lightweight. Fun to drive. RWD. Inline 6 with endless tuning. Great handling Potential. Nice interior. Great build quality. It can be any kind of car you it to be. Drag track daily you name it. I love mine one year into onwer ship. 5 speed onwer also. The IS300 is one of the most underrated cars money can buy better then civic WRX and all that other crap. The problem with this car is that it can he had for so cheap so people destroy them. So the really good examples are getting expensive. I foresee these car going up in value as time goes on it's a gem of a car

[@Doesyou]

As a car yes its underrated but as a platform no since it shares the platform with the JZX100 which is a very popular car amongst others like the GS.

[@philmcafee343]

Sticky dash was ridiculous issue for a 30k car though

[@joelrepass2379]

Phil McAfee Boy oh boy wait til you see how it’s competitors interiors held up😂

[@Coryw133]

@Badger Milk I've owned 4 wrx's, foz xt ranging from 01 up to 08. 300whp, 6 speed swap etc. I enjoy my stock is300 heaps more than these Big respect to other japanese cars but I think homie said it perfect about the is300

[@samstedman409]

SHHH you’re gonna make the prices go up I’m trying to buy one this summer. I honestly think this car is gonna hold its value or go up in the near future.

[@MrMayes11]

Just bought an 02 IS300 a few months back. I absolutely love it; extremely smooth, and with over 140k, the car is still tight as a drum. Can't beat Toyota/Lexus reliability

[@oswrx5960]

$$??

[@MrMayes11]

I paid 6k

[@BigBoss_7191]

Just got an 02 as well, $2800, Cold air intake, aftermarket gaskets, Megan Racing headers, pipe and exhaust. Just gotta replace front ball joints and an O2 sensor and she'll be golden

[@TedwardDrives]

watch lover's instrument cluster

[@TasteMyMelee]

just came directly from your video to this one lmao

[@GohanBurner]

I picked up another IS300 yesterday, 5-Speed Millenium Silver. I guess I just can't get away from IS300's. This is my second 5-speed too.

[@bearbryant6005]

Found 03 with 5 speed and suspension upgrade as well as cat back for 10k$. Has 110,000 miles on it and clean as hell in San Diego.

[@ApeGank]

Bear Bryant link?

[@jeremiahbrito8440]

I’m interested in getting one, how tall are you, I’m wondering if I’d fit

[@GohanBurner]

@@jeremiahbrito8440 in 5'9". If you're not freakishly tall then you'll be just fine

[@jeremiahbrito8440]

@@GohanBurner I’m only about 6’0, and 250, think I’d fit?

[@iheartgs400]

1998 to 2005 was really the pinnacle of Lexus with quality 1st Gen IS, 2 Gen GS, LS of course.

[@seekeroftruth45]

Rain Santiago why do you say so?

[@thebananaexpress494]

Sc300 as well

[@bilack7007]

@@thebananaexpress494 Late 90s and early 2000s Japanese cars are great.

[@bc8580]

That engine sound is an eargasm especially the way the Topher shifts. Intoxicating 😍.

[@sevrent2811]

Great car. I grew up with this car. My dad had it for a long time. I remember road trips, drives in NYC. Good memories with this thing. He handed the car down to me when I got my learners permit

[@MisterDopeTunes]

Man I used to drool over this car as a kid. Still sexy though!

[@marcovega6501]

I have a yellow Lexus IS 300 2001 and it is has 490,000 miles. These cars run forever 😂

[@papijess6550]

Omg, I am about to start driving a 2003 yellow Lexus 🤗

[@rashadvq]

Theres no way that thing has 490 miles😲

[@marcovega6501]

@@rashadvq oh yea it does and it still runs, the transmission is starting to go but the only reason it went this far is because my dad and I took care of the car and always did regular maintenance on time and always treated the car right, no burnouts, no drifts, or mods just stock and enjoying the canyon roads. Most of the time it was a daily commuter (that’s how it got so many miles😄).

[@MrRjnr]

Which oil and weight do you use, and what mileage interval?

[@DoSum4Me]

Back when Lexus made really good cars.

[@MyGoogi]

albert71 Lexus still makes great cars. Un RCF owner und ich bin verliebt mit meinem RCF.

[@ARentz07]

They're still good. I ran into a couple rattles with my IS 300 (a 2016, not this one lol), but otherwise it's been flawless. All the other Lexi I have driven have been new models and have seemed to be well-built.

[@tank2g2]

They made really good cars, but now they make great cars

[@2012summr]

They still do lol maybe not as good looking as the older models

[@mattkroening7964]

there's a 2016 is300? Is it a European or Asian spec one? Here in the states, we only have the IS250 and 350

[@alex4695]

Stick shift , super clean , and leather interior ! 😳 dude !! So sick , I’ve owned 2 but sadly both have been auto but awesome cars none the less

[@lild3838]

man... love the that interior easy and simple and that manual shift..... aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh

[@TIROS293K]

These are so damn hard to find in Manual transmission . would find a few online but didn't buy until i found 1 in manual, literally was waiting to come across one, my friends and lady wanted me to just buy a car asap! Lol anyways a month of waiting and as i am driving back home i see someone park it on the street with a for sale sign on it! The guy said it was his first time putting it up for sale when i saw him, crazy he was the only owner who bought it straight out the dealer LOL.hell yeah! A 1 TIME OWNER LEXUX IS300 MANUAL 53k miles. Even had the original airbag stickers that came out the factory😂💯💪 been had it happily for 4 years now

[@SSx2000]

1:46 LOL. Same reason I bought my WRX.

[@swnidh]

i got an 03 auto my bf has an 03 manual! love these cars

[@evojumpman8806]

I just bought an 03 manual I can’t wait to get driving in it , my first manual car at 17 years old I also own a 01 automatic which has been my daily for about a little over a year

[@shiftautomotive854]

how much you got it for? they are pretty rare and hard to find

[@2jsanc681]

I agree with you on the cruise control. It's great and easy to use, comes alot in handy with the 5 speed

[@xenongames7533]

Lol I'm turning 17 soon lol (UK legal driving age) and a couple of hours ago I was thinking this will be a nice car to buy and here we are now being reviewed by the one and only Chris Ames!

[@spudboy1234]

I've DDed one of these since 2007. Aside from the gas mileage, it's perfect.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Love the sound of that 3.0L 2JZ inline 6~~ It's amazing in the MK4 Supra, and it's great in the first gen IS300~ Just a timeless design, and to find an example in good of a condition in this one is amazing :) Reliability is the Toyota/Lexus way~~

[@Kacpa2]

NA version sounds better than turbo, sadly people dont appreciate that nearly enough..

[@ARentz07]

Always heard these were good cars, and it's great to see you covering one. As a 3rd gen IS owner, I'm kinda curious to see how the 1st gen drives now.

[@dhsband]

In the first gen it's beautiful u literally are the car. You can feel the wheels from the seat and the steering wheel. You can push this car to its limits and it will not bite your head off. The newer is steering is just really numb

[@ttoony333]

Quicker than the 3rd gen I know because my flash mate can't keep up with me :)) 3rd gen are boring in comparison. I had a 2nd gen but I went back to 1st gen when this is300 came up in mint condition. I will never sell it.

[@Vakna101]

Learned to drive in this car. I have never experienced anything else like it since. Seriously love this car!

[@SerPurple51]

Wow Chris has really grown up a lot in the past few years! His voice has changed a lot too haha

[@user-zs5of5en5o]

Mine has 280,000 miles on it. I love it.

[@Toyota4Life]

KAL EL mine just cracked 200k and still drives great

[@allentan5779]

290k on mine and i track it

[@ppopovich2847]

Mine has 300K miles. Am orig owner. Totally trouble-free car. Am on 4th timing belt & ACT street clutch still feels tight after 200k miles. This car is like money in the bank.

[@AYO_RiSk]

Yoo if y’all selling hmu

[@ppopovich2847]

@@AYO_RiSk Oh no-no. Can't sell my baby!!!

[@JEdmund81]

Damnit, now I want one too!

[@jessiearturothunder8768]

I'm getting one in two weeks can't wait manual

[@qm2092]

I’ve owned a 2003 manual since 2006. 270K miles and still runs like a top. I refuse to sell it

[@darink300zx]

I remember when these came out and offered a manual, always wanted one.

[@jsnake_3233]

Me and this guy have the same story I been wanted one since I played the need for speed underground on ps2!

[@joelrepass2379]

I own an '02 with an Automatic cause I couldn't find a manual but it is a great car and can't imagine selling it. It has 150k and still runs like a clock and I plan to keep it for years to come.

[@kameronkirby9227]

I got an 01 automatic with 270k and it doesn’t have a single problem

[@MrRjnr]

Awesome. I was thinking a 2005 with 151,000 miles is alot 🤔

[@jyudat4433]

im so glad i own a manual one now. i've lusted after the is300 for so long. now i want to manual swap a sportcross lmao

[@neils68]

I just got one. 169k miles. 5k for it. It feels and drives like a new car. So smooth. I do wish I had the manual, but the ECT mode shifts really fast and in the power zone.

[@hassankhan384]

One of my dream cars me being 18 year old people think I'm stupid but I'm not because if I can get my hands on these cars what else do I need I life I mean this car is a legend at my age people would be dreaming and talking about Ferraris and lambo and mercs and any new cars out there but me I'm a old school guy who has passtion for older cars from 90s to 00s cars were great and well made. Just like this one.

[@chantellhunter7359]

Lexus best car in my opinion. Although it would be nice to have the gte engine in them or a 1j . But overall beautiful car . First car I learned how to drive in.

[@haydenmuse7747]

I have an 01 is300 with almost 150k miles not a single thing has ever broken on it and it's driven pretty wild, it also has never needed any other maintenance than the standard annual services.

[@brianpotstra5063]

Watching this makes me miss my '02 5MT IS300 so much!!

[@SerPurple51]

I used to love the look of these when I was younger. The taillights in particular. Seems like it's actually a pretty damn good car too.

[@nickrosasjz]

I just got mine a couple months ago. A 2001 Imperial Meca Jade with 115k miles

[@austynalmasy7197]

I wish my dash and door panels looked that clean, im just happy to have a 5 speed lol.

[@dabarou]

I literally have wanted this car since Need for Speed as well! That was a great game. The manual version is so hard to find

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

If they sold this again as it is I'd preorder it

[@TheAssassinscreed91]

Why? Buy one now? Why wait for a new one

[@bastian9653]

how lucky you are to have manual is300...

[@adeksadeksinski681]

That driving was insane

[@TheDonYG]

I can feel the smoothness from here. I wish this beautiful car had real paddle shifters.

[@hasty-carnaage1518]

Aftermarket son.

[@TheFaizParadise]

Yea u could just get an is350 wheel and plug it in. Or buy paddle shifters but its a bit more expensive

[@adobewanjerkobi]

I also fell in love with the IS200 and IS300 because of Need for Speed Underground lol

[@user-ej9zw7gh2q]

The first car I've ever driven. My mom had one such a great car

[@jamesdiaz2748]

I want an auto is300 as a daily. I have 2000 Mustang GT 5speed manual. It’s straight piped and has a stage 2 cable driven clutch. It’s also my only car so even though I want to beat the absolute crap out of it I realize if I break it then I’m shit out of luck. Is300 is pretty much the opposite. I would also be very comfortable owning it knowing it’s basically a Toyota so I know there wouldn’t be a reliability issue.

[@m4moth]

That car is amazingly smooth

[@SychicGamer]

“This is the tightest, smoothest, quietest 14 year old-“ HOLD UP BRO PAUSE “Car ive ever driven” Oh ok phew scared me there for a second 😂😂😂 Lmao jkjk bro awesome video

[@gsgcarreviews]

LMAO

[@lecoureurdesbois86]

Now I want one too

[@HPGruener]

It's extremely smooth.

[@boboutelama5748]

I just tried this car out today. Sadly, the car was much too small to the roof for me and I didn't fitted in. But it's, even by todays standards, a great car. I really recommend it.

[@aidanmartens2297]

How tall are you?

[@boboutelama5748]

@@aidanmartens2297 6.39 feats or 1m95 in metric. I have a slighter longer torso than usual peoples though, so you could more align to 6.5 - 6.7.

[@boboutelama5748]

@@aidanmartens2297 Just wanted to give a quick update to this though. I ended up buying the car anyway. A golden IS300 in cibola gold with 40'000 miles on it. It was I tight fit on the stock one, and had only one inch or so to the roof when sitting. If I had midsize hair lenghts, it would have become a problem (but I mostly have short hairs). I used a trick to fit. I changed the seats for lower bucket seats. I won 2 additionnal inches of headroom.

[@icepophead]

Picked up a factory 5 speed yesterday. 130K miles and runs flawless. I’m excited to start my first build. My wallet - not so much.

[@legofnatic]

How much did you pay? I’m looking at one with similar miles. Mostly stock, just aftermarket speakers. Curious what you payed for yours, just to compare

[@eppyz]

Best looking IS to date 👍

[@BillerProductions]

I own the exact same year and model with the 5 speed Manual, and everything he says is very true! If the owner wants more engine sound, add an intake, remove the third cat and muffler and keep the resonator, it will sound great! I have a sound clip on my channel. My LSD does the exact same thing when i turn;)

[@fshaxe]

same here, 03 lsd 5 speed. thanks for the tips on the sound i’m going to keep that in mind for when I get to the exhaust.

[@robstone9667]

this was my first car don’t think I’m ever getting rid of it

[@pepelaugh4091]

Dat JDM goodness.

[@quinngoodman1078]

Máté Kovács ...it isn’t jdm

[@mockemperor953]

6:01 it actually is the same dif People will get the frs gt86 or brz difs and swap it in the is300 The only thing you really need to do is change the output hubs to the one the is300 uses

[@rachelnewyorktruth2564]

I've got the same car in grey. 148,000 on it. Still smooth as silk and quite fast

[@TiyamatFTL]

one of my dream cars, problem they basically don't exist where I live, exept for an atomatic station wagon version I saw a while ago there are very few IS200's aswell, wich sucks

[@TheMostest]

About to pick mine up this Monday 😭

[@berto8708]

How is it ?

[@AWDfreak]

Toyota 2JZ-GE?

[@2jsanc681]

AWDfreak yessir

[@leslie7872]

No. It's a 1jz

[@16mph97]

Leslie nope. its a 2jz-ge

[@DominicMaliksi]

Comes stock with it

[@reddeadboiii1363]

Leslie 1jz is 2500 while 2jz is 3000cc. IS300 has a 2jz-ge

[@user-ej9zw7gh2q]

Me mom had one. Drove it when I was 12 in the Netherlands

[@sondao8495]

Never clicked on a video that fast xD

[@HKS592]

Got lucky found my MT is300 with 65k miles... paid kind of alot but worth it. Just need a lsd.

[@tommieboi707]

HKS592 i cant find a low mile manny is300 at all. Most have close to 200k miles and they still want 10k for it.

[@HKS592]

+tommieboi707 just gotta keep an eye out till you find the one I suppose. I paid 12k for mine.

[@hasty-carnaage1518]

Ew..... Manual is300 near Chicago costs around 5k average. Where I live I find em for 3k often. Not always the best shape or mileage but still.

[@mathiasrathje318]

Next on the list! Seems like the perfect daily! Mmm ...

[@4rtur3k]

I would love to see some Saab 9-3 Viggen!

[@jyudat4433]

looks so goooodd

[@jerro95]

We used to have an IS 300, and for some reason I don't remember really hearing the engine rev, nor could I really hear the distinct I-6 engine.

[@remogaggi82]

jerro95 whattttt. The engine noise is awesome in it in the cabin! Love mine. Never will get rid of it!

[@jerro95]

I was young at the time when I last road in it. And I couldn't tell the distinction between 4 and 6 cylinders when I was younger.

[@VTCharley13]

When they are stock and driven....without enthusiasm, they don't produce much intake noise, and the exhaust is almost silent no matter how much throttle and revs you give it.

[@noticeme777]

I want one of these so bad :(. I have an ae86 and I honestly would rather have one of these

[@Honja999]

Keep the ae86 and save up for a is300

[@noticeme777]

zDEITY I want to trade it or sm but no one in my area wants to :(

[@Honja999]

@@noticeme777 what about sell it?

[@noticeme777]

zDEITY I am going to put an ad out soon on CL to see what offers I get

[@Honja999]

@@noticeme777 you should try to post it on ig too and uses alot of # to bring in people's attention but anyways good luck

[@CJAEY]

I wanted this to be my first car awhile back. Would've loved something like this example but usually the ones I see on Craigslist, they're either not taken care of or previous drift cars. Shame

[@jakegreen3852]

Your on Curtis that's where I drive

[@stevec7819]

It's so smoooth

[@hassankhan384]

Best cars ever made now days cars are just show off and just money waste but back then it was a style the looks and great engines. Also this is my favourite lexus model ever. I really want one now but problem is that not many of them and another big prob is insurance as UK insurance is a big thing and for this car it's very expensive it's more then the car worth.

[@Milordbovarobernese]

It's time for Alfa Giulia or Stelvio

[@jordanrustveld]

Here in aruba u find these car left hand that's Lexus is and right hand that call Toyota altesa u find alot of them here

[@Ari32499]

It took me 1 year finding one 😁

[@AmirAbdullah]

Drove one today as a test drive, had 180k on the motor. Really enjoyed it but got a few questions for you. 1. It felt heavy at first like driving a luxury car, no noises from the vehicle , all was working in the tranny, had a check engine light on dude said it was from a small leak in the exhaust. Drove really smooth, took off well, braked well lots of pickup. Also passed emissions for NY state. Just really dirty on the inside wheels need to be refinished but he had the fifth in the trunk. All in all he was asking 3,200 cash which I can do. What do you think anything I should’ve looked for ? No rust except on the small parts of the fender

[@jancillee8716]

Love mine too!

[@matthew1er]

miss mine so much :(

[@vineetwaghmare830]

Nice & simple!!

[@thomash1]

Beautiful..

[@iheartgs400]

I tried really hard finding a 5 Speed IS300(XE10) hell even on salvage auction this sucker is overpriced though a still a bargain if you want MKIV Supra performance. I feel the biggest open secret to 2JZ is the S161 chassis Lexus GS300/400/430 98-05 if one doesn’t car for MT it is essentially the W124 of Japanese cars in my opinion.

[@Toyota4Life]

It's not over priced. It's a gem and it's going up in value

[@Ronphila]

Where are these videos located? They look amazing.

[@clover7359]

It would benefit from a taller 5th gear.

[@namsukeichinose]

Relaxing

[@discreetvlogs8683]

FR LEGENDS

[@Genevagirls-h2x]

I was hoping not to hear the 4dr Soopra comment :(

[@j3rmy916]

Stop making me regret selling my IS

[@sashimimann]

It’s a 4-door Supra.

[@livinlife7581]

Would it be worth it to buy a 02 IS300 for 7k with 150k miles on it? Would it be alright as a daily? I just want a nice cool car I can make slight mods to that can be used as a daily.

[@quinngoodman1078]

Doesn’t that have the 2jz ge?

[@enricod2061]

Where the hell did he find this gem

[@A_n_u_l_u]

flywheel? is that the dual mass flywheel? i thought only diesels have and some premium gasoline germans (BMW, Audi)

[@G-Ro619]

For everyone driving this car in a 5MT, do you hear whine throughout all the gears? especially in lower RPMS before the sound of the exhaust drowns it out. Its super annoying and i heard some whine is normal but if i dont have music playing its literally obnoxious and embarassing. feels like driving a toy car or if i was in a honda and put it in reverse, but for every gear. LMK if you can relate!

[@drivedb7]

Geoffrey - Personally I love the gear whine. It’s like driving an old stock car. Most older M/T, RWD Toyotas make the same sounds. To me it’s just part of the experience. If other people find it bothersome, well, Lexus made an auto version too which makes none of those noises and are MUCH easier to find in nice shape.

[@user-le3zi]

Nice

[@subvet3668]

Why can’t BMW or Audi make cars this reliable.