Couple things, I bought one at ~80k and a few things I wish I knew before and other observations.(US models) - The 02 sensors will go/ start to go around 80k-100k, which is a pretty easy fix if you're kind of handy, ive replaced 3 of the four so far and im at 101k. - The vvti pulley will leak oil. This is expensive ($800+) to fix IF you're not handy, and the part itself is expensive from the factory (around $200 I believe) - The paint on the dash board will melt and be sticky to the touch, especially if its been in warmer areas (ie: the south) and dust gets stuck to the sticky paint. You'll have to deal with it or remove it/get it removed and painted. - 5 speed manual transmissions are quirky, if you go that route. -100k+ mile vehicles make sure the timing belt/water pump/ cam seals have been changed or you're going to have a bad day. -The vehicle's stock tire size (except sport design) is 215/45 17... which you will learn is a bit of an oddball of a size. - 2002 - 05 years, when you get a check engine light (as you can see in the video) your traction control turns off, keep this in mind because it IS rear wheel drive and it WILL spin on you if you're not careful. - it requires premium fuel and its meh to horrible on gas mileage. But all in all I like it.
+Eduardo Castillo you have to fix whatever is causing the check engine light, when you clear the trouble code after fixing the issue(s) the light will go out.
JonathanStone1 JShoe lmaoooo gummies a break fam! I was just a kid 😂😭 I got mature detailed advice if you want tho snap me @soasin if you want an IS but actually want buying advice from an adult ahhaha
Just incase you didn’t know or for anyone for that matter... The sunroof goes back even more. The first click is like a comfort setting. It won’t let too much air in. If you press it again, it goes back another inch maybe inch an half. I personally love cars that have sunroofs. I always drive with it open all the way to get as much air in as possible. The roof spoiler isn’t factory. If you decide to buy an automatic, try to find one with a LSD. Yes, some automatics came with a LSD. Chassis code on the drivers door jam B02B or C means LSD, B02A means no LSD. The LSD makes the car handle better and you can do real burnouts and rolling burnouts and if your skilled enough, pretty good drifts. Lots of aftermarket stuff available to modify and change things. The throttle is actually a hybrid drive by wire. The car controls most of the throttle and gives you about 35% control stock. If you do the maintenance, these cars easily can go until 300,000 miles on the original engine. Headers and full exhaust bump up the horsepower by about 20. A little more pep in the mid range power band. Then valve cover gaskets will eventually start leaking. Power steering reservoir will also start leaking. The top of the radiator usually starts cracking and will either leak and/or explode. Cam seals start leaking after 200,000 miles give or take. If you need to change the water pump due leaks, this is a good time to do the timing belt, thermostat, alternator, both tension pulleys, and crank seal as they’re all in each others way. When changing the valve cover gaskets, that’s a good time to do the plug seals, cam seals and rebuild your VVTI gear. Stick with Denso spark plugs, they work the best and last really long. When buying one, watch out for door lock actuators not working and the temperature control and mode selectors not working. Those are the most common problem on these cars. Factory system is decent, the speakers last a long time before sun rot or deterioration occurs. Some came with a factory subwoofer but are pretty rare. If you want to change speakers, you need to bypass the factory amplifier under the glove box in order for your aftermarket speakers to work properly. If you want to change just the head unit to aftermarket, you will need the proper harness to get the factory amplifier to work with it. The paint will start bubbling and rusting on the side skirt areas, haven’t noticed any other places having that issue. Now go buy one!
@@willesco5211 It’s a great car but it’s very old and so it will need a lot TLC no matter the condition. If you think you can maintain it then I say definitely buy it because it’s such a pleasure to drive. If you don’t think you can maintain it then steer clear. This is a Japanese car trying really, really hard to be German. With that comes expensive parts, over engineering, and a constant need of maintenance.
Nice vid. It’s the perfect car. Have had my 2001 for 10 years; 99,850 miles on it now. Lucked out, got it at CarMax at 36,000 miles. Was my dream car in high school. Best purchase I’ve ever made. Timeless design.
its drive by wire at the throttle body. The cable doesn't move the throttle blade it only moves a sensor that tells the ecu what you want, then the ecu moves the blade electronically,,
if you're going to buy an is300 buy a 2001 if possible, the 2001 does not have the sticky dash problem which is a pretty big headache for new IS300 owners. I own a 2001 solar yellow is300 that is garaged kept, regular maintenance, etc. The car is amazing, very fun to drive, it will spin tires with ease, and it turns a lot of heads. The is300 is my favorite car ive owned. If you take care of it, it will take care of you. One headache i did come across that seems to be a common problem is i had very bad cylinder misfires. Im generally pretty handy on anything that goes wrong, ill fix it. The misfires took a little bit of time to figure out. The way i fixed it was, cleaned out MAF sensor, new spark plugs and performance coilpacks. Bam, no more error codes, no more check engine light, etc. All in all, if you are thinking about buying one, do it. There will be no regrets, this is one hell of a car.
Bathroom Soap I know this was posted a long time ago...but I have to post one bad thing about '01 IS300's now that I have had several. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT lose your master key if you have an '01. The ECU is not electronically reprogrammable for a new key to be able to deactivate the cars immobilizer, and if you lose it you need to buy a whole new ECU which will then need a key cut and programmed to it. (Yes you can purchase a new ECU/key set on eBay for '01's, but if you go this route the new key will not match your ignition tumbler, door locks, or trunk lock.) The '02-'05's are electronically erasable and reprogrammable so if you are unfortunate enough to have lost your only master key you will have to have the car towed to a Lexus dealer, and a new key can be made and programmed based on your VIN number and ECU at a cost of about ~$650 not counting the tow...but this sure beats the easily $1,000-2,000 it will cost to do all involved in replacing the key in a 2001. Ask me how I know...sigh...
Guys, this car is absolutely a thrill to own. I've had it since 2004 with over 200k miles and I haven't had one major problem! Shoot, I didn't even change the timing belt/water pump until I hit 200k (dumb I know) and I somehow didn't end up with a blown engine.
This car was in such bad condition people that used to drive these were so much prouder, wheels, bumpers are in horrible condition, missing radio, scratched dash, taped up throttle body motor wires jesus christ...
neither of the wings are factory on your car. The engine is actually the same exact engine, just no turbos, intercooler, ect. You can get a turbo kit no need to swap the engine.
I have an 05 is300 and honestly if you take car of your car you won't have problems there is 218,525 miles on it and it runs like a brand new car like I said it's all about how you take care of it, I have an aftermarket exhaust headers back (no lights on properly installed) a short throw shifter, modified ebrake for drifts(hammer break) I have 18x8.5 on the back and 18x8 on the front it's in process of being built up
Nashane Kelly dan honestly looking back all these years I can happily say there are soooo many better cars out there for the price. I can give you an extensive list if you'd like. Message me on Snapchat @soasin. I'll also explain to u what I didn't really like about the IS despite how amazing it was
I just bought my second 01 is300 and I love it. Of course my first had the built-in nav but I'm just happy to have found this with low mileage and maintained. Plus I fit comfortably in it @ 6'3 270lbs. Great video and very informative
Flinstone01 hey man I’m 19 and just bought and is300 and I love the car, one of my favorite things about it is the handling of the car it’s tight and responsive aswell as super smooth, the throttle response is instant and hits hard but cuts like butter
Ready set Drift hey I’ve been looking into one won’t be my first car I got a celica rn but it’s a gt so it’s slow lol I don’t need to much power but enough stock power to you know zip around town and freeway and reliability what you think ?and pointers u can give me
Heyy chillout man I just got it. And I didn't get a chance to clean it up! I just ordered oem body parts from toyota I cleaned the wheels and I touched up the new interior... Chill son I got this 😌 stay posted tho brother
I wish I had your center console. Mine is the same design with the cup holders and all but in the back 2001 doesn't have any elevation like yours its just a low compartment.
I just bought a 02 is300 for 4000. It was repainted purple over the silver. Kinda chipping in some spots, not too horrible. The sunroof switches keep tripping me out cause it won't close right unless I time it perfectly. It's got 127K on the motor. Came with a "cold air intake" right above the header. Other than that it's bone stock. Really enjoying it. Don't really have plans to hoon it or make it a race car. I was kinda surprised it wasn't too fast off the line. But on the highway it mobs. I really like how tight the steering is and how good the breaks work. Would you say I got a good deal?
about the engine is it the same as the supra but without the turbo, but this toyota "improved" version witch does has variable valve timing (toyota's version on vtec) and many performance shop have said newer version of the engine make more power than the original. so the stock motor is a good place to start if u wanna make power
It's not the same engine the supra has way stronger internals but it is still a great engine. I know guys who have added turbos and had no problems, but you won't get 500 + hp on a stock engine.
thanks for uploading these video man really helps I got a quick question... I have a Lexus IS 300 been having problems with the fans it over heats on me if I'm parked for a while did your IS do that??... my fans don't turn on automatic only if I turn in my AC then they turn on
Hows insurance on this thing? How much money have you had to spend while you owned it? Should this be my 2nd car if i only have $6000? I'm also considering the Acura rsx.
+illest_evr THE GTE HAS STRONGER PISTONS AND RODS PLUS AN OIL SYSTEM THAT COATS EACH CYLINDER AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS ON THE SIDE RATHER THEN OVER THE TOP BUT realistically the gte is 10x better. but the ge isnt bad obviously being the younger bro. with upgraded pistons and rods youll have a makeshift gte
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Roof lip is not factory but a common modification. Throttle Body is electronically controlled, the cable doesn't retract until under WOT. "ETCS-i" Sunroof actually can retract even further. The first position is the optimal opening while driving so the air flows over it, and doesn't get snagged in the roof. Open it all the way and drive and you'll hear a strong wind buffetting noise. Once it reaches the first position press open again. Source: owner of an '03 GGP Sportdesign I only made it halfway through too
Doesn't this use premium gas? That's probably going to be a game changer for me, honestly. It's a very cool car but I'm a pretty big guy just coming off the '99 Dodge Intrepid, which is a pretty damn big car.
First off i just want to say i really liked what you did to your is300 and i especially like your rear aftermarket bumper and was wondering where'd you get it from and maybe if you can send me the link to where i can get it? I have a is300 as well and i really want that rear bumper you had.
@@joltran3276 This is not you and your car? Anyone would assume it's your car unless you say it's not. It's just another guy's car video? Most ppl would mention that at least in the description.
Mike Morris no no it's me it's just some people don't seem to understand that people grow over years and become different people. I'm literally and figuratively a different person than you see here. So if you'd like to speak to me we can laugh in hindsight about how naive I was or about my current car but if you're talking to the kid in the video give him a break... he still has quite a bit to learn.
Your Center Console is different that mine. Where your traction control is is where u turn on the heated seats. It's a GREAT Car. P.s STOCK is the way 2 ride!.
You had some good notes about the is300. Just a suggestion if you do plan on making another is300 video: dont worry about the little bits of visuals on the car. focus on the times that made you feel unsure about the car. for example, if the seats start tearing after however many miles of usage. look for the mechanical aspects of the car. There's this TH-camr called Savagegeese that did an excellent video on a buyers guide for a honda s2000. All-in-all, please do your research and only focus on the mechanical side of the car, cuz everyone will change the look of their IS300 to how they want to.
My 1st car was a silver one, with black suede/leather interior... Loved those seats more than anything... As a matter of fact why I bought my A5 recently is because it had the same interior as my old is and even smelled similar.. I like the car, wouldn't have fucked w the bumper tho
No offence, but this is not a buyer's guide. It's a video of your car with your subjective opinion.
i am him
Joltran 😂😂 you goof nice vid btw
Definitely agree
Couple things, I bought one at ~80k and a few things I wish I knew before and other observations.(US models)
- The 02 sensors will go/ start to go around 80k-100k, which is a pretty easy fix if you're kind of handy, ive replaced 3 of the four so far and im at 101k.
- The vvti pulley will leak oil. This is expensive ($800+) to fix IF you're not handy, and the part itself is expensive from the factory (around $200 I believe)
- The paint on the dash board will melt and be sticky to the touch, especially if its been in warmer areas (ie: the south) and dust gets stuck to the sticky paint. You'll have to deal with it or remove it/get it removed and painted.
- 5 speed manual transmissions are quirky, if you go that route.
-100k+ mile vehicles make sure the timing belt/water pump/ cam seals have been changed or you're going to have a bad day.
-The vehicle's stock tire size (except sport design) is 215/45 17... which you will learn is a bit of an oddball of a size.
- 2002 - 05 years, when you get a check engine light (as you can see in the video) your traction control turns off, keep this in mind because it IS rear wheel drive and it WILL spin on you if you're not careful.
- it requires premium fuel and its meh to horrible on gas mileage.
But all in all I like it.
this is the information to know
awww bro thanks i was wondering why my 04 lexus keept saying traction control off and the check engine light was on... any way to fix it?
+Eduardo Castillo you have to fix whatever is causing the check engine light, when you clear the trouble code after fixing the issue(s) the light will go out.
Had an 02 and bought with 91K... Your right on with those issues... If they don't know they'll find out! lol
Corey Martin he literally said the light is on because of his pipe
God that thing is pretty beat up
no kidding
Lol it's a New York car whadya expect?
d cp I noticed that as well, like pretty much right away
Adds Character
I think its dope
Buyer's guide or Meet my IS300 vid?😂
You know you’re watching a quality advice video when the guy says stuff like “rims” and “power mode makes it feel like a race car”
XDDDDDD😂😂😂
JonathanStone1 JShoe lmaoooo gummies a break fam! I was just a kid 😂😭
I got mature detailed advice if you want tho snap me @soasin if you want an IS but actually want buying advice from an adult ahhaha
Just incase you didn’t know or for anyone for that matter... The sunroof goes back even more. The first click is like a comfort setting. It won’t let too much air in. If you press it again, it goes back another inch maybe inch an half. I personally love cars that have sunroofs. I always drive with it open all the way to get as much air in as possible. The roof spoiler isn’t factory. If you decide to buy an automatic, try to find one with a LSD. Yes, some automatics came with a LSD. Chassis code on the drivers door jam B02B or C means LSD, B02A means no LSD. The LSD makes the car handle better and you can do real burnouts and rolling burnouts and if your skilled enough, pretty good drifts. Lots of aftermarket stuff available to modify and change things. The throttle is actually a hybrid drive by wire. The car controls most of the throttle and gives you about 35% control stock. If you do the maintenance, these cars easily can go until 300,000 miles on the original engine. Headers and full exhaust bump up the horsepower by about 20. A little more pep in the mid range power band. Then valve cover gaskets will eventually start leaking. Power steering reservoir will also start leaking. The top of the radiator usually starts cracking and will either leak and/or explode. Cam seals start leaking after 200,000 miles give or take. If you need to change the water pump due leaks, this is a good time to do the timing belt, thermostat, alternator, both tension pulleys, and crank seal as they’re all in each others way. When changing the valve cover gaskets, that’s a good time to do the plug seals, cam seals and rebuild your VVTI gear. Stick with Denso spark plugs, they work the best and last really long. When buying one, watch out for door lock actuators not working and the temperature control and mode selectors not working. Those are the most common problem on these cars. Factory system is decent, the speakers last a long time before sun rot or deterioration occurs. Some came with a factory subwoofer but are pretty rare. If you want to change speakers, you need to bypass the factory amplifier under the glove box in order for your aftermarket speakers to work properly. If you want to change just the head unit to aftermarket, you will need the proper harness to get the factory amplifier to work with it. The paint will start bubbling and rusting on the side skirt areas, haven’t noticed any other places having that issue. Now go buy one!
Thanks. U think after everything you wrote is it worth it? Lmk thanks
@@willesco5211 It’s a great car but it’s very old and so it will need a lot TLC no matter the condition. If you think you can maintain it then I say definitely buy it because it’s such a pleasure to drive. If you don’t think you can maintain it then steer clear. This is a Japanese car trying really, really hard to be German. With that comes expensive parts, over engineering, and a constant need of maintenance.
@@willesco5211 it's definitely worth it. the problems they listed are usually not expensive and don't take a lot of time to fix.
Nice vid. It’s the perfect car. Have had my 2001 for 10 years; 99,850 miles on it now. Lucked out, got it at CarMax at 36,000 miles. Was my dream car in high school. Best purchase I’ve ever made. Timeless design.
two things: the IS300 has DBW (drive by wire) throttle system NOT drive by cable. The roof spoiler isn't factory, its aftermarket.
Thanks for the info. I didn't know that. :)
+Dan Khan Taillights, front bumpers,headlights are aftermarket too...
You forgot to mention that 02+ have the infamous sticky (melting dash)
But they are drive by cable...
its drive by wire at the throttle body. The cable doesn't move the throttle blade it only moves a sensor that tells the ecu what you want, then the ecu moves the blade electronically,,
whats the difference between cable and wire.
if you're going to buy an is300 buy a 2001 if possible, the 2001 does not have the sticky dash problem which is a pretty big headache for new IS300 owners. I own a 2001 solar yellow is300 that is garaged kept, regular maintenance, etc. The car is amazing, very fun to drive, it will spin tires with ease, and it turns a lot of heads. The is300 is my favorite car ive owned. If you take care of it, it will take care of you. One headache i did come across that seems to be a common problem is i had very bad cylinder misfires. Im generally pretty handy on anything that goes wrong, ill fix it. The misfires took a little bit of time to figure out. The way i fixed it was, cleaned out MAF sensor, new spark plugs and performance coilpacks. Bam, no more error codes, no more check engine light, etc. All in all, if you are thinking about buying one, do it. There will be no regrets, this is one hell of a car.
Thanks man for such information am planning 2 buy one
Thanks man for such information am planning 2 buy one
Bathroom Soap I know this was posted a long time ago...but I have to post one bad thing about '01 IS300's now that I have had several. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT lose your master key if you have an '01. The ECU is not electronically reprogrammable for a new key to be able to deactivate the cars immobilizer, and if you lose it you need to buy a whole new ECU which will then need a key cut and programmed to it. (Yes you can purchase a new ECU/key set on eBay for '01's, but if you go this route the new key will not match your ignition tumbler, door locks, or trunk lock.)
The '02-'05's are electronically erasable and reprogrammable so if you are unfortunate enough to have lost your only master key you will have to have the car towed to a Lexus dealer, and a new key can be made and programmed based on your VIN number and ECU at a cost of about ~$650 not counting the tow...but this sure beats the easily $1,000-2,000 it will cost to do all involved in replacing the key in a 2001.
Ask me how I know...sigh...
Thanks
Can you elaborate a little on the sticky dash problem.(what exactly is the problem)
"Very slight touch and you'll feel the rpm" ... I definetly saw that throttle cable slack lol
Yeah hahaha
Yep
this is probably my favorite is300 i’ve seen i don’t like them when they are over modified
Thanks bro!
Guys, this car is absolutely a thrill to own. I've had it since 2004 with over 200k miles and I haven't had one major problem! Shoot, I didn't even change the timing belt/water pump until I hit 200k (dumb I know) and I somehow didn't end up with a blown engine.
Musicizmyremedy two questions. 1. Gas mileage? 2. How easy would it be to add an aux?
SirSasquatch lmao your definitely 15-16 aux cord is most important part
aux cord lmao
This offered almost no buying help. You just explained and talked about your car an what you did to it
Hola me puedes decir que mofle tiene tu carro .? Gracias
1500kg
Damn man i almost bought one of these and my stupid ass bought a chevrolet cruze instead. I regret it
It's nerve to late
Get one bro!
Yoooooo bro I made that same mistake, I have a Cruze now wishing I bought an IS300 lol
It was at 1:16 I turned this video off
sevewone why it doesn’t sound bad?
Im good with n/a engines doesnt matter if it has turbos
The younger gems don’t know nothin about an all motor 2j build. But I’m sure someone’s out there tearing up a Supra with ITBs or something lol
if he says very 3 time then it very very very reliable
If you wanna drift you might want a stick though hmmmm.
is your mpg reader wrong or are you actually getting 10 mpg...
Wow, it has a modern sunroof!
Nice job, Toyota.
Guys I'm looking to buy one of these. 150000 miles, no problems.. $2000. Any thoughts?
This car was in such bad condition people that used to drive these were so much prouder, wheels, bumpers are in horrible condition, missing radio, scratched dash, taped up throttle body motor wires jesus christ...
That’s the Toyota Altezza in Japan
neither of the wings are factory on your car. The engine is actually the same exact engine, just no turbos, intercooler, ect. You can get a turbo kit no need to swap the engine.
Man you couldn't at least wash or clean the car before he video geez....
Tiptronic = ruined ttansmission
I always drive with snow mode on to improve fuel efficiency
I have an 05 is300 and honestly if you take car of your car you won't have problems there is 218,525 miles on it and it runs like a brand new car like I said it's all about how you take care of it, I have an aftermarket exhaust headers back (no lights on properly installed) a short throw shifter, modified ebrake for drifts(hammer break) I have 18x8.5 on the back and 18x8 on the front it's in process of being built up
I want one of these so bad
Nashane Kelly dan honestly looking back all these years I can happily say there are soooo many better cars out there for the price. I can give you an extensive list if you'd like. Message me on Snapchat @soasin. I'll also explain to u what I didn't really like about the IS despite how amazing it was
" I guess speed is important"😂😂
I want to get this car but I live in jersey and everyone tells me thats a bad idea and too Get a car with awd
This car is very reliable mine has 260k miles and I always drive it hard everyday 💀
How’s it doing now?, I’m going to look at one with 187k today
This car trash af 😂😂😂 lmao but nice video
I just bought my second 01 is300 and I love it. Of course my first had the built-in nav but I'm just happy to have found this with low mileage and maintained. Plus I fit comfortably in it @ 6'3 270lbs. Great video and very informative
Hi, what are your favorite things about it? I'm 19 and looking into buying this for my 1st car 😁
Flinstone01 hey man I’m 19 and just bought and is300 and I love the car, one of my favorite things about it is the handling of the car it’s tight and responsive aswell as super smooth, the throttle response is instant and hits hard but cuts like butter
It’s also super comfortable and the visibility is amazing, I’m looking forward to keeping her for a long time
Ready set Drift hey I’ve been looking into one won’t be my first car I got a celica rn but it’s a gt so it’s slow lol I don’t need to much power but enough stock power to you know zip around town and freeway and reliability what you think ?and pointers u can give me
Somebody stop this man "it is an older engine"
So your saying he has a newer engine in his is300 that they still make?
what do I need to look for when buying one of these cars..?
where did you get the front bumper from?
Thank u, for making a buyer's guide video. It looks like your radio got stolen I hope it wasn't too expensive.
i dont think manual has the PWR button
sick whip yo, hope you still got this b
krylonfanboy , deadass
My dad owns one but it’s manual
4:04 where do you get the carbon shift knob and the cover for prndl
I have 5k and want an IS300. It would be my first car. I'll be making about 800 every two weeks. Should I get it?
Yes with those credentials you can easily buy and maintain and is300
if u ever wanna sell this boy, pm me
or if anyone else has one for sale
What a dirty ass IS300! Disrespectful!
Heyy chillout man I just got it. And I didn't get a chance to clean it up! I just ordered oem body parts from toyota I cleaned the wheels and I touched up the new interior... Chill son I got this 😌 stay posted tho brother
I was looking at a is300 with over 250,000 miles on it guy says it runs great it looks nice to can you guys help me whether to get it or not
Don't buy it. Not at all. No matter how good he says it runs. DO NOT BUY IT.
Sounds like shit, put a cat on it.
I wish I had your center console. Mine is the same design with the cup holders and all but in the back 2001 doesn't have any elevation like yours its just a low compartment.
The cup holders are booty
I just bought a 02 is300 for 4000. It was repainted purple over the silver. Kinda chipping in some spots, not too horrible. The sunroof switches keep tripping me out cause it won't close right unless I time it perfectly. It's got 127K on the motor. Came with a "cold air intake" right above the header. Other than that it's bone stock. Really enjoying it. Don't really have plans to hoon it or make it a race car. I was kinda surprised it wasn't too fast off the line. But on the highway it mobs. I really like how tight the steering is and how good the breaks work. Would you say I got a good deal?
someone another I got mine for 3200 with 130000 miles
Got the BLM dunks
Aw how boring, an auto
Lexus
about the engine is it the same as the supra but without the turbo, but this toyota "improved" version witch does has variable valve timing (toyota's version on vtec) and many performance shop have said newer version of the engine make more power than the original. so the stock motor is a good place to start if u wanna make power
It's not the same engine the supra has way stronger internals but it is still a great engine. I know guys who have added turbos and had no problems, but you won't get 500 + hp on a stock engine.
Dirty ass car man, should have clean it before doing the video. Great video nonetheless
True. And thanks
thanks for uploading these video man really helps I got a quick question... I have a Lexus IS 300 been having problems with the fans it over heats on me if I'm parked for a while did your IS do that??... my fans don't turn on automatic only if I turn in my AC then they turn on
its a toyota...normal care will get you 500k.
Different situation in the hands of a foolish teenager
God I need to delete this video. Why would I not shut up I had no idea what I was talking about and my car sounded like a whole 💩
Where did you get that front bumper and what was it called?
ベベルワベル this it was called the cw bumper. If you google is300 after market bumper you'll find it
Which front bumper is this?? It's 🔥
rocketz.net/product/is300-00-cw-style-front-bumper/ I love that ppl still watch this video!
how is it on gas?
Hows insurance on this thing? How much money have you had to spend while you owned it? Should this be my 2nd car if i only have $6000? I'm also considering the Acura rsx.
+TJ Smijons my insurance was about 400 a month i was under my moms ad 100000 percent say get the is300 10x better then the rsx
+Joltran it was that high even with u being on ur mom's insurance
4:05 sold
Man couldn't bother cleaning the inside first 😂😂
Bad video, you need to take better care of your car, it looks nice from a distance.
terrible
Solid
Solid
whats up with the o2 sensor at 1 bank.. out are you reading correct measurements? should be at a collector..
What do you mean
Well it should be reading for all banks, not just 1.
whats the diff in the internals between the 2jzge compared to the gte?
+illest_evr THE GTE HAS STRONGER PISTONS AND RODS PLUS AN OIL SYSTEM THAT COATS EACH CYLINDER AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS ON THE SIDE RATHER THEN OVER THE TOP BUT realistically the gte is 10x better. but the ge isnt bad obviously being the younger bro. with upgraded pistons and rods youll have a makeshift gte
Joltran oil coating the cylinder???
Straight pipes got me in trouble lol
Thicboi
What bumper and head lamp are those ?
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1jz > 2jz
10mpg ooof
Those things look ugly from the rear
JDM Stance u trippinnnnn
JDM Stance sexy
You have a rare IS. Only several hundred left the factory with a carbon fiber wing.
Roof lip is not factory but a common modification.
Throttle Body is electronically controlled, the cable doesn't retract until under WOT. "ETCS-i"
Sunroof actually can retract even further. The first position is the optimal opening while driving so the air flows over it, and doesn't get snagged in the roof. Open it all the way and drive and you'll hear a strong wind buffetting noise. Once it reaches the first position press open again.
Source: owner of an '03 GGP Sportdesign
I only made it halfway through too
I need this car how I can get it
Check Craigslist around you
"The wheels are stock but the tires are aftermarket" 🤦🏻♂️ yeah I wouldn't expect you to have the same tires 15 years later
Doesn't this use premium gas? That's probably going to be a game changer for me, honestly. It's a very cool car but I'm a pretty big guy just coming off the '99 Dodge Intrepid, which is a pretty damn big car.
I'm trying to buy a manual transmission IS300.
+Ted Vang do it!!! amaing car comig your way
+Joltran it's soo rare though lmao.
I dont see how this car could be unreliable having a 2jz in it. If it's been taken car of that is. I'm curious about the transmission though
@ANIME ANGELIC STAR what's that the gte or somthing?
@ANIME ANGELIC STAR yes obviously. whats the mk4 though. Is that the supra that came with gte?
@ANIME ANGELIC STAR iller
First off i just want to say i really liked what you did to your is300 and i especially like your rear aftermarket bumper and was wondering where'd you get it from and maybe if you can send me the link to where i can get it? I have a is300 as well and i really want that rear bumper you had.
This is possibly the worst is 300 I've seen. You can't even take care of your own car. Don't do buyers guides.
Mike Morris are you talking to me or the kid in the video?
@@joltran3276 This is not you and your car? Anyone would assume it's your car unless you say it's not. It's just another guy's car video? Most ppl would mention that at least in the description.
Mike Morris no no it's me it's just some people don't seem to understand that people grow over years and become different people. I'm literally and figuratively a different person than you see here. So if you'd like to speak to me we can laugh in hindsight about how naive I was or about my current car but if you're talking to the kid in the video give him a break... he still has quite a bit to learn.
Hes happy with hes shit box
Every car guy will feel extreme honor for his first shit box. Otherwise he’s what we call a poser.
Your Center Console is different that mine. Where your traction control is is where u turn on the heated seats.
It's a GREAT Car.
P.s STOCK is the way 2 ride!.
what gas can you run stock?
93
dude your car is jacked up.
Oh he jacked you bitch you just got jacked bitch
to loud lol nothings to loud
+Dylan Is KrAzY EXACCTLY
Cool
I have a 200 right now. I really want to get a 300 and turbo it.
Go for it!! Cx racing makes an amazing
Turbo kit.
Thanks but now I'm looking at 350Zs and G37s. My friend loves my car so by selling it to him I'll always be close to an IS.
Are these cars good drift cars ?
That's literally what they're built for.
How tall are you? What's the max height you think someone could be in it?
You had some good notes about the is300. Just a suggestion if you do plan on making another is300 video: dont worry about the little bits of visuals on the car. focus on the times that made you feel unsure about the car. for example, if the seats start tearing after however many miles of usage. look for the mechanical aspects of the car. There's this TH-camr called Savagegeese that did an excellent video on a buyers guide for a honda s2000.
All-in-all, please do your research and only focus on the mechanical side of the car, cuz everyone will change the look of their IS300 to how they want to.
Is300 is pretty cheap I'm surprised nobody is hoping on to the deal I might get one.
My 1st car was a silver one, with black suede/leather interior... Loved those seats more than anything... As a matter of fact why I bought my A5 recently is because it had the same interior as my old is and even smelled similar.. I like the car, wouldn't have fucked w the bumper tho
I thought it was a buyer guide not a review..
+Deeez 713 its whatever you want it to be my friend
+Joltran anyways mad props for your video
What automatic knob is that? Because I'm pretty sure the stock is300 came with a chrome one
the throttle body is not controlled by cable, its driveby wire.. why they put the switch on the other side of the tb, i have no idea...
This video is a joke
+L. H. whats the punchline?