(all photos taken in November 2012)
(all photos taken in November 2012)
I am selling my 2001 Lexus IS300, which I bought new in March 2001. It has a blue exterior and beige leatherette/suede interior and every available option at the time of purchase including 17" low profile alloy wheels, 6-way power heated front seats (both driver and passenger side), moonroof, headlamp washers, etc.
It is rear wheel drive powered by a 215 hp 3.0L inline-6 engine, has a double wishbone suspension and limited slip differential. It's REALLY fun to drive, especially when ripping up the sea to sky to Whistler. But it's so comfortable it even makes sitting in traffic in the city much more enjoyable. (thanks in part to its factory 240 watt 8-speaker sound system, one of the best I have heard in any vehicle)
Major service less than 3000 km ago: new brakes, both front and rear (pads and rotors), new battery, wheel alignment, fluids flushed (brake, coolant, power steering), lubrication service, oil and filter changed, engine hot oil flush, new serpentine belt. (at a cost of $2600, mostly for the brakes. This car had the best brakes in its class when I bought it, rated better than BMW, Audi, Volvo, Saab -- they are fantastic)
This car has never been in a major collision. The worst things that have happened to it are: shortly after buying it I hit some ice and slid into a curb, damaging the right front wheel assembly; I had everything that was damaged replaced with new parts (at a cost of $3000) so the only lasting damage from that incident was that one of the wheels was scuffed up (no longer noticeable.) Also, 6+ years ago I backed into a construction fence someone had put at the end of my driveway, putting a big dent in the front left fender which I had replaced and carefully color matched, also no longer noticeable.
Also, I recently drove over a rock on the highway (I thought it was just a piece of snow) which knocked the steering out of alignment; I didn't get around to fixing that for a while because it still handled fine but the alignment issue caused the two front tires to wear more than usual, so they should be replaced soon. The two rear tires still have about 80% tread left. They are BFGoodrich G-Force super sports, 215/45ZR17 91W. I decided to leave the front tires as is to let the new owner decide what to do about them (personally I would just replace them with two that match ones on the back, but maybe you would prefer to get something cheaper or snow tires or something depending where you'll be driving it.) When I hit the rock on the highway it also damaged the in-dash 6-disc CD changer somehow, so only 4 or 5 of the slots work now. I didn't get that fixed because I don't use CDs any more (I use an ipod dock with fm transmitter that I'm happy to include, it just plugs into the cigarette lighter -- oh yeah, this car has never been smoked in.)
Those are the only major incidents this vehicle has been involved in. The body does have a few small scrapes that are mostly noticeable just after it has been washed; the worst is a big dent (maybe 3x4 inches) at the front of the hood where someone must have backed into me in a parking lot or something. It caused the hood to crack and has been rusting a bit; currently the rust spot is about the size of a quarter or so. It might be fixable; if not you might have to replace the hood. You can see the rust spot if you zoom in on this picture.
I had a hitch put on the back so I use a hitch-mounted bike rack; this hitch was custom welded for my car shortly after I bought it and it has become a bit rusty but I expect you could sand off the rust and treat it with something to make it look better. Or if you really don't want it there you could probably just cut it off.
The interior is in excellent condition, almost as good as new. The type of leather used for the seats is fantastic, much better than the cold slippery stuff used in most cars. I have had it serviced regularly and every drop of fuel has been premium/high-octane.
I LOVE this car and am reluctantly selling it only because I bought a truck last year to haul my snowmobile around so I can't really justify keeping my car any more. I feel like this car should be worth $15k+ (I paid $53k for it originally) but the going rate seems to be lower than that so I have priced it accordingly. I could go on at length about how awesome this car is: the windshield wipers are silent and work perfectly all the time; it handles and brakes like a dream; I have only had one minor issue with it in 10+ years of ownership: the sensor that turns on the interior light when you open the door once stopped working for a while. That's it. There's a reason Lexus has the best customer satisfaction in the business: their cars are near-perfect.
I live in Whistler full time but I have parked my car at a friend's place in north van and he has agreed to show it for me. Please email me at [email protected] for more info or to set up a time to view it.
Detailed specifications: (copied from a PDF at the time of purchase)
Dimensions
Body Type - 4-door 5-passenger performance luxury sedan. Construction - Unitized body with anti-vibration subframes. Extensive use of galvannealed steel and other anti-corrosive measures.
Overall Length - 4485 mm (176.6 in.) Width - 1720 mm (67.7 in.) Height (unloaded) - 1415 mm (55.7 in.) Wheelbase - 2670 mm (105.1 in.) Curb Weight - 1485 kg (3724 lbs.) Tread (front/rear) - 1495/1485 mm (58.9/58.5 in.) Headroom (front/rear) - w/moonroof 960/948 mm (37.8/37.3 in.) – w/o moonroof 993/958 mm (39.1/37.7 in.) Legroom (front/rear) – 1085/768 mm (42.7/30.2 in.) Shoulder Room (front/rear) - 1335/1360 mm (52.6/53.5 in.) Trunk Space - 0.39 cu. m (13.8 cu. ft.) Fuel Tank Capacity - 68.0 l (15.0 imp. gal.)
Engine
Engine Type - (2JZ-GE) - In-line 6 Displacement - 3.0 litres (2997 cc) Valvetrain - DOHC 24 valves, Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) Bore x Stroke - 86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in.) Horsepower - 215 hp (161 kW) @ 5800 rpm Torque - 218 lb. ft. (296 N.m) @ 3800 rpm Compression Ratio - 10.5:1 Engine Management –Computer control of sequential multi-point fuel injection, and maintenance-free ignition system with twin knock sensors. Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i) Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) Fuel Requirement - Premium Unleaded recommended
Drivetrain
Transmission - 5-speed Super Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). Overdrive top gear, dual shift programs (E- shift system).
Drive Wheels - Rear wheel drive with Traction Control (TRAC). Final Drive Ratio - 3.909:1 Suspension - 4-wheel independent, double wishbone suspension, coil springs, gas pressurized shock absorbers, front and rear stabilizer bars. Anti-dive and anti-squat geometry. Steering - Vehicle-speed sensing progressive rate power rack-and- pinion steering. Brakes - 4-wheel, power-assisted discs. Ventilated front/solid rear discs with dual piston front calipers. Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) Antilock Braking System (A.B.S) - 4-sensor, 4-channel. Wheels/Tires – (4) 16 x 6.5 JJ alloy wheels. (5) P205/55VR16 Bridgestone performance all-season radials. Full size spare tire.
Performance Capabilities
Acceleration, 0-60 mph - 7.1 seconds**
Fuel Consumption -12.8 L/100 km City*** 9.3 L/100 km Highway*** 11.3 L/100 km Combined***
Turning Circle – 10.4 m (34.1 ft.) Coefficient of Drag (cd.) - 0.29
Interior/Exterior Features
Lexus AM/FM cassette eight-speaker 240-watt Premium Sound System with RDS
(Radio Data System)
In-dash 6-disc CD auto-changer
Helical-coil type short-pole antenna (mounted on the rear centre of the roof)
High Intensity Discharge headlamps (HID) with auto leveling system
Chronograph-style instrumentation
Metallic shift knob, stainless steel pedals and scuff plates
Automatic climate control with soft-touch controls and dust/pollen filter
Cruise control
Ultraviolet reduction tinted glass
Power door locks with driver's door 2-turn unlock feature
Keyless remote entry, trunk release and panic alarm
Driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors and sun visor extensions
Fully integrated theft deterrent system with encoded vehicle immobilizer
Driver’s side power window with “auto up/down” feature with jam protection
Tilt steering wheel
Dual heated power remote-controlled and colour-keyed side mirrors
Driver and front passenger airbag
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Side-impact airbag
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) for front seats
illuminated entry system
Driver and front passenger adjustable centre pillar shoulderbelt anchors
Front seatbelt pretensioner and force limiter system
Carpeted floor mats
Outside temperature indicator
Chronograph style electronic gauges
Instant fuel consumption meter
Low fuel level warning lamp
Interior remote trunklid and fuel filler door releases
Variable intermittent wipers
Rear seat fold-down armrest with trunk pass-through
Wheel-lock package (4)
Aluminum alloy wheels
Map lamps
Trunk mat
First Aid kit
Light control system
Front and rear cupholders
Accessory power outlet
Front seatback pockets
Adjustable rear seat headrests
3-point rear seat centre lap and shoulderbelt
Heavy duty rear window defogger with timer
Arm rest/Centre console storage.
Appearance package: 17” alloy wheels P215/45R17 Bridgestone performance radials, TorsenTM Limited Slip Differential, fog lights, headlamp washers, integrated garage door opener, moonroof, leather trimmed power assisted and heated front driver and passenger seats with upgrade (Leather seat piping & leather-wrapped shift knob) and wood accents and Graphite polished alloy wheels.
Warranty
Comprehensive coverage: 48 months/80,000 km Powertrain: 72 months/110,000 km Corrosion Perforation: 72 months/unlimited mileage Roadside Assistance: 48 month, 24 hour roadside assistance with free travel planning See your Lexus dealer for details.
*TOYOTA CANADA INC. Every effort has been made to ensure the specifications and equipment shown are accurate based on information available at time of printing. In some cases, certain changes in standard equipment, options or product delays may occur which would not be reflected in this brochure. Toyota Canada Inc. reserves the right to make these changes without notice or obligation. Your Lexus dealer is your best source for up-to-date information.
**Performance figure is shown for comparison only, and was obtained with prototype vehicles under test track conditions by professional drivers using special safety equipment and procedures. This should not be attempted on public streets or highways.
***Numbers based on laboratory tests using approved Transport Canada methods. Actual consumption will vary. City winter consumption is significantly greater.
(specifications were copied from a PDF, sorry about any formatting issues)
