2003 Lexus IS 300

2003 Lexus IS 300 – 90,500 Miles – Rebuilt title. Price: $14,777. Location: Salt Lake City, UT Mileage: 90,500 original miles Transmission: Automatic Drivetrain: RWD ? Vehicle Highlights Legendary 2JZ-GE inline-6 engine – smooth, reliable, and highly sought after Low mileage for the year (average is 200k+) Runs and drives excellent – no mechanical issues Interior in great shape – non-smoker, no major wear Cold A/C, strong heater All electronics work No warning lights No rust issues ?? Recent Maintenance Fresh oil change with premium synthetic Fresh tires New brakes Timing belt/water pump service complete Transmission fluid checked/serviced Battery new Any other service records you can provide ?? Features Power windows, locks, mirrors Sunroof/moonroof Premium Lexus sound system Cruise control Alloy wheels Keyless entry Tint windows Car play, Bluetooth, navigation. ?? Why Buy This IS300 Clean, low-mile IS300s are getting harder to find — especially unmodified ones. This car is ready to drive today, needs nothing, and has the reliability Lexus is known for. Perfect daily driver, first car, or enthusiast platform. With under 100k miles, this IS300 has a long life ahead. ?? CONTACT Call or text: 801 557-5320. Available in Salt Lake City. 4670 South Cherry Street Murray UT 84123 www.falconautosports.com A Lexus IS powered by the 2JZ inline-six is $10,000 cheaper than a new Toyota Corolla Story by Sean McManus Aug 30 • 6 min read • Updated 15h ago Key takeaways Performance & Engine: The first-gen Lexus IS 300 features the legendary 2JZ-GE engine, rear-wheel drive, and optional manual transmission, producing 212 hp and 209 lb-ft torque, capable of 0-60 mph in ~6 seconds. Pricing & Value: Used IS 300s are often $10,000 cheaper than a new Corolla, with clean, low-mileage examples selling for $12,000-$15,000, while rare auctions can reach $27,000. Rarity & Condition: Manual transmissions and unmodified cars are highly sought after; condition now outweighs mileage, with stock, well-maintained examples commanding the highest prices. The coveted fourth-generation Toyota Supra is famous for a few reasons, but primarily for its 2JZ engine. The powerplant was particularly tough and could accept aftermarket tunes that pushed the output to extreme levels with stock internals. The only problem today is that average-condition examples of these Supras can still sell for $100,000 or more. That said, you can get a sedan with the same engine for $10,000 less than the price of a new Corolla. A 2027 Toyota Corolla LE sedan starts at $23,325 excluding the $1,295 destination fee. Meanwhile, a used first-generation Lexus IS with a 2JZ engine is even cheaper (most of the time). The IS 300 Was Once An Easy Performance Bargain 2001-2005 Lexus IS 300 The 2JZ-GE, an available manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive are a great cocktail for a sports sedan. If those three characteristics aren't enough to convince you that a used Lexus IS 300 is worth a second look, then maybe the price tag might. Some younger enthusiasts might be surprised to learn that the MkIV Supra wasn't the only car with the legendary 2JZ engine. In fact, it wasn't even the only model with the twin-turbocharged GTE (turbocharged) variant because the Japanese-market Toyota Aristo also offered the powerplant. Fun facts aside, the first-gen IS 300 packed a 2JZ in a rather unassuming package. The IS300 was only available with the naturally aspirated 2JZ-GE version of the engine family. It used an iron block, aluminum heads, a forged crankshaft, and could rev up to 6,500 RPM. The IS 300 came producing 212 horsepower and 209 pound-feet of torque. Most sources and independent tests show the sedan could sprint to 60 mph from a standstill in the high-6.0-second range before topping out at a limited 144 mph. At one point in the recent past, the IS 300 was a reasonable bargain. Enthusiasts