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No Reserve 5-Speed Manual, 2JZ 6-Cylinder, Limited-Slip Differential, $10k In Recent Service

THIS... is a 2002 Lexus IS 300, finished in Graphite Gray Pearl with a black interior. This IS 300 features the desirable 5-speed manual transmission and has reportedly been owned in Western states since new. A maintenance sticker in the engine bay indicates that the timing belt was replaced in July 2026. Reports show that other major services were recently performed totaling more than $10,000. Power comes from a 2JZ-GE 3.0-liter inline-6, rated at 215 horsepower and 218 lb-ft of torque, sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.

Highlights
THIS... is a 2002 Lexus IS 300, finished in Graphite Gray Pearl with a black interior.

- This IS 300 features the desirable 5-speed manual transmission.
- This IS 300 has reportedly been owned in Western states since new.
- According to the build sheet provided in the gallery, notable factory equipment includes 17-inch wheels, leather and Escaine upholstery, a chronograph-style instrument cluster, and automatic climate control.
- Though mostly unmodified, notable modifications reported by the ushings, an Altezza-style front grille, a Sony head unit, and a weighted shift knob.
- A maintenance sticker in the engine bay indicates that the timing belt was replaced in July 2026, and service documentation shown in the gallery indicates that other major services were recently performed totaling more than $10,000.
- After a decade of stealing Mercedes-Benz's lunch money, Lexus took a swipe at BMW by releasing the first-generation IS for the 2001 model year. It was developed as a Japanese take on the 3 Series recipe: nimble, quick, rear-wheel drive, and powered by a straight-6 engine. Production ended in 2005.
- Power comes from a 2JZ-GE 3.0-liter inline-6, rated at 215 horsepower and 218 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.

Equipment
A build sheet is provided in the photo gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment reported by the

- 17-inch wheels
- Xenon headlights
- Leather and Escaine upholstery
- Chronograph-style instrument cluster
- Automatic climate control

Modifications
Notable modifications reported by the

- HPS Performance air intake tube
- Polyurethane steering rack bushings
- Altezza-style front grille
- Sony head unit
- Weighted shift knob

Recent Service History
Service documentation in the photo gallery and a maintenance sticker in the engine bay indicate that the following maintenance has been performed:

- July-September 2026 (131,120 miles): Timing belt, water pump, radiator, power steering rack, tie rod ends, valve cover gaskets, A/C compressor, intake plenum gasket, and spark plugs replaced

Specifications
- Year: 2002
- Make: Lexus
- Model: IS 300
- Mileage: 131,200
- Engine: 3.0L I6
- Transmission: Manual (5-Speed)
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
- Body style: Sedan
- Exterior: Graphite Gray Pearl
- Interior: Black
- Title status: Clean (WA)
- Fuel: Gasoline
- VIN: JTHBD192220056935