31rx7 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Just located a vehicle I want to buy so I need to move this. PRICE REDUCED A SECOND TIME - LET'S GO! $13,000 / Offers 2001 Lexus IS300, 88000 miles, 2 owners, all records. I purchased this car in 2004 as a certified pre-owned Lexus from Lexus in Dublin. I have put approximately 50,000 miles on the vehicle in the three years I have had it. I am a car fanatic and have owned 45 or so cars (so far) over the years. This is by far the best everyday car I have ever owned. It does everything well: comfortable, handles well, powerful yet reasonably economical, super reliable. The color is phenomenal - it is a silver called "Millenium Silver Metallic", and is the richest silver I have ever seen on a car. The car is fairly compact on the outside, yet spacious on the inside. It seats 4 adults very comfortably, even for long trips. I have taken my 70+ year old parents and a sibling on multiple long trips (3+ hours) and they all prefer riding in my car to riding in my sister's minivan. Performance wise, it is quick and handles very well, yet has a smooth ride. The inline six cylinder is very smooth and quiet, with good low end torque for around town. You can read all about the car's performance at various web sites. All options except GPS: Leather, Sunroof / Moonroof, Traction Control, Manual or Automatic Shift, pushbutton shifting on the steering wheel, 6 CD Changer Stereo, etc. About 20mpg city / 29 mpg highway Two Owners, All Records Approximately 87,000 miles Very well maintained, all service completed on or ahead of schedule Spare wheels for winter tires (winter tires not included) Reason for selling: I currently maintain six vehicles of my own, my kids two vehicles, and a trailer. I do all the basic maintenance and repair myself, and simply don't have the time to keep up with them as I like to, so I am selling three of the vehicles. Overall, the car is in excellent condition. There are a few very minor flaws (two slightly visible dings, nicks in the paint on the hood), but overall it is just about as nice as you are going to find a six year old car. Like a typical Lexus, the car should easily go over 200k miles with continued maintenance. From the IS300.NET web site, you can check for yourself and find these cars are very much well engineered and trouble free. As I stated, this has been the best everyday car I have ever owned, and I hate to get rid of it. But, demands dictate that I do. Pictures are below and at http://s145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/31rx7/Lexus%20IS300/?action=view¤t=1179684485.pbw http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/31rx7/Lexus%20IS300/LexusIS300001.jpg http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/31rx7/Lexus%20IS300/LexusIS300005.jpg http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/31rx7/Lexus%20IS300/LexusIS300009.jpg http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/31rx7/Lexus%20IS300/LexusIS300014.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31rx7 Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Any interest at all? Feedback appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 i wish you were selling this about a month ago and it wasnt an auto. i woulda picked it up. good luck on the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Auto tranny - Great car regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31rx7 Posted May 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Thanks for the feedback. For me, the auto was necessary as I used the car primarily for business. It is one of the better automatics as it is a five speed automatic and the ratio's are good. Plus, you can put it in manual mode and shift with the lever or the pushbuttons on the steering wheel. The 0-60 times between this and the manual are pretty close to each other - about .3 sec difference from what I gather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 ever change the timing belt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31rx7 Posted May 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 ever change the timing belt? Not yet. It is due shortly and I will have it done for a serious buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Not yet. It is due shortly and I will have it done for a serious buyer. any trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31rx7 Posted May 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 any trades? Only for a 2002 - 2006 Suburban or Yukon XL with 2wd and reasonable miles (no Denali's or Escalades - too much bling for me!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 bump for a nice car. where do you fit 8 cars and a trailer in the neighborhood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31rx7 Posted May 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 bump for a nice car. where do you fit 8 cars and a trailer in the neighborhood? In multiple neighborhoods. Seriously, I have five cars and the bike at home at any given time. Two cars and a bike in the garage, one car in the driveway, and the kid's cars in the street. I keep the trailer over at Lee's RV, and a car at my parent's garage. It doesn't look as bad as it sounds because all the cars are in good shape. Fortunately my neighbors are quite understanding, and I told them when they moved in that if it ever bothers them to let me know. I don't abuse the privilege by having inoperable vehicles sitting around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31rx7 Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Bump - I have located the ideal vehicle I need! PLEASE, somebody, contact me! If it sounds desperate, it is not quite there but close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblunt Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I replied to ya, i'd like to take a look at it. I need something reliable and good on gas. Does it take 87 or 93? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31rx7 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 I replied to ya, i'd like to take a look at it. I need something reliable and good on gas. Does it take 87 or 93? Premium unleaded. I have never tried less than 92 in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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