Watching him clap his boots together before bringing his legs into the car warms my heart.
@goaway2702
3 жыл бұрын
i love how he keeps his boots clean.
@Vertex87Productions
3 жыл бұрын
I do the same thing
@FKtooswavey
3 жыл бұрын
Bro this is so weird I was just searching for this car for the past 5 hours and the only youtuber I needed a vid from DROPPED A VID!!!
@sharonsalve1203
3 жыл бұрын
Amen
@pascutia
3 жыл бұрын
Those dials look super cool at night
@michaeltadros3151
3 жыл бұрын
There's nothing more satisfying in the car industry than an old well kept Lexus.
@drivedb7
3 жыл бұрын
These cars are criminally underrated. The powertrain in particular is impeccable. It was hard enough to find a manual IS300 10 years ago; nowadays it’s almost impossible. I got lucky though and bought my 5-speed in 2019 from the original owner with low mileage and completely stock. Very fine cars indeed. Mine doesn’t really need Blizzaks, though. It sleeps during the winter. :)
@rightlanehog3151
3 жыл бұрын
At least a decent selection of low mileage IS 250 manuals are still available in the used market.
@henlolneh
3 жыл бұрын
@@rightlanehog3151 Those are way, way newer on a completely different powertrain. It is damn near impossible to find a 2JZ-GE IS300 with a 5speed in it in 2021.
@rightlanehog3151
3 жыл бұрын
@@henlolneh The IS 250 is a backup plan.
@iheartgs400
3 жыл бұрын
Lol there not underrated there overhyped and overpriced for what there going for when you have the manual TSX and G35 offering the same dynamics for less money
@drivedb7
3 жыл бұрын
@@iheartgs400 - Supply and demand is ultimately what dictates price. The TSX isn’t RWD and the G35 can’t hold a candle to the IS’s longevity. If you think M/T IS’s are overpriced, I would invite you to try finding one - anywhere - that’s in good shape, rust-free, unmolested, low-mileage and has a clean title. Good luck. (you’ll need it)
@thevolvobrickchallenge5650
3 жыл бұрын
This car is a complete gem. I would never trade my P80 for it, but it makes one strong statement with it's RWD manual transmission that looks so balanced and nice to daily.
@Affalterbach1967
3 жыл бұрын
0:11 The Topher has a social media manager ? What ? The world is not ready for binaural TikToks.
@BernonCars
3 жыл бұрын
I think for WR Magazine
@grqmedia3489
3 жыл бұрын
Have a manual + lsd myself. Probably one of the most balanced and fun daily’s ever (if it doesn’t snow where you live lol). Going strong with 100k miles 👏
@arcadeslum5882
2 жыл бұрын
100k? Rookie numbers.
@jasperdilincoln2341
3 жыл бұрын
I remember ordering the Brochure on the IS when it first came out when I was in Highschool back in '99. It was a cool looking car.
@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord
3 жыл бұрын
Love to see one of those untouched by infantiles, same goes for any good young-timer or classic
@MrCarGuy
3 жыл бұрын
The old IS and Altezzas are just as charming as the old GS and Aristos were before being even more disconnected.
@anemoemu3083
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t even have a car but these videos are addicting
@corrodesthefilm
3 жыл бұрын
Always loved these. That gauge cluster is just..mmm /chef's kiss
@bcvijasiu
3 жыл бұрын
This was the first car I purchased. Drove it since new, 0 miles to 264k miles. I sold it for $2800 two years ago. It was obviously my daily and I enjoyed it more so than my fun day car, S2000. Now I am looking to get the IS500 but I am sad that there will be no manau option. The S2000 and my current daily, Camry, will need to be sacrificed for the IS500.
@Vakna101
3 жыл бұрын
Man I learned to drive in my Dad's IS300. I love and miss that car so much.
@waterfall316
3 жыл бұрын
Love topher snow driving
@KT_One
3 жыл бұрын
Wow look at how thin the doors and a-pillars look! Definitely a blast from the past.
@user-ne3ze4zz7r
3 жыл бұрын
The IS300 and especially the IS300 SportCross are such incredible cars I think
@amacl10
3 жыл бұрын
I just noticed the redesigned IS air vents are a throw back to this one
@HuskyrM
3 жыл бұрын
My father used to own 2001 auburn sky pearl Lexus before and I’m planning to get a Lexus is300 manual transmission after high school
@leonlake9063
3 жыл бұрын
Love this. I have an ‘01 IS300 still running. I’m hoping to get her to 30 years.
@cvb8778
3 жыл бұрын
This was my dream car as a teenager and I owned one for several years while meticulously taking care of it. I traded mine in for a 17' Cooper S a year ago and it hurts knowing I could have just passed it to my Mom who now needs a car. Hopefully, the new owner treats it with the same care I did. If you're buying one of these look for the models with the LSD and watch out for the melting dash issue! It's a shame we will likely never get a premium compact sports sedan of similiar size ever again.
@baldheadlogic
3 жыл бұрын
I love this first gen IS.
@bretthansen8166
3 жыл бұрын
I had Blizzak tires when I lived in Michigan on my 2007 WRX STi, the combination of that car with those tires made it insanely fun to drive in the winter, I miss that car 🙂 The IS 300 did very well with the new versions! Always enjoy your videos and seeing Michigan again 👍🏻
@AJ6spd
3 жыл бұрын
I have always liked this car
@nonamus9947
3 жыл бұрын
I own a IS300 Sportcross Wagon, bought it from Ohio and it snowed a LOT there when I got it, bought Blizzak WS-80 tires and it was 100% worth it, it also came with a Torsen LSD, also fun to drive in the snow
@shineything4444
3 жыл бұрын
am i the only one who just wants a plain ol stock is300 with an lsd? i wouldnt even mod it lol
@caglioso
3 жыл бұрын
Back when luxury cars could also be fun cars...
@justenzo6342
3 жыл бұрын
Huh? They still are.
@RandomlnternetGuy
3 жыл бұрын
Back when luxury cars came with a stick
@001spring
3 жыл бұрын
Luxury cars now are a lot more fun. Lol
@tonyl7286
3 жыл бұрын
This comment is such a meme. If anything, cars in general have become less floaty and more sporty over the years. There's tons of "luxurious" cars that are still fun to drive.
@justenzo6342
3 жыл бұрын
@@RandomlnternetGuy The Genesis G70 actually comes with a 6 speed manual. It’s a really great car to drive!
@DrDisasta
3 жыл бұрын
Almost 20 years later and still relevant 😂 such a nice sedan.
@ag6371
4 ай бұрын
Best looking dashboard gauges ever made
@djsthemetereman
3 жыл бұрын
I tell people all the time that as long as you I have a winter tire on you can drive a rear wheel drive car in the winter any time, now I have a fwd vehicle with continental extreme contact on & they're really good, but I've never had a winter tire installed
@MatthewGaither
3 жыл бұрын
I love the sound these cars make. Such a sweet little car and looks like a ton of fun in the snow with those Blizzaks on!
@rampagedingo
3 жыл бұрын
I love the consistency of the videos and I really appreciate it man. Even though theres a virus going around you're still going at it. Thanks man. And thanks for cleaning your shoes everytime you enter the vehicles. Unlike some people I know. Haha.
@bhearing7681
3 жыл бұрын
I loved my old 91 Miata with snowtires. Top down and everything. Miss it
@lil0of
3 жыл бұрын
my neighbor owns one of these, and I can't help but look at it every time I go outside
@addanashraf
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah yeah
@lil0of
3 жыл бұрын
@@addanashraf that's it I'm changing my profile picture
@LJGaldo
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Topher!! After watching your videos a couple years ago with this is300, I got myself a manual IS in grey. It’s so nice in the winter
@Banom7a
3 жыл бұрын
saw one in wagon form and with a manual once, that is really a dream car right there.
@shawnballard794
3 жыл бұрын
Mam I've had an 91 ls400 98 ls400 02 is 300 and 05 gx 470. By far the is300 was one of the best
@matth6284
3 жыл бұрын
I got stuck in my Civic the other day, no one was around for almost an hour and the first person that passed me didn't even care. I got out after rocking the crap out of it and using my floor mats. My phone died too 🤦♂️If i had the money I def would get Blizzaks
@xninjasurfer
3 жыл бұрын
yeah bro same shit happen to me in my e36 m3 but some guy gave me a push I got stuck at a busy stop sign shit was kinda embarrassing no cap but hey I made it out first thing I did was look up some winter tires lmaoo im driving on summer and bald af trm. im getting the w90s on.
@loudring6247
7 ай бұрын
😢
@thomasevans5706
3 жыл бұрын
I had one of these, factory 5 speed, completely stock, only a little over 100k miles, very clean. I got it for only $4000 not even 3 years ago. Unfortunately I got t boned by an Outback after only 6 months of ownership, totaling the car. I have looked ever since but have yet to find another clean completely stock low mileage factory 5 speed for a good price. It was a unicorn for sure...
@iheartgs400
3 жыл бұрын
You got lucky that car easily in California is solid 8K to 10K dollars. I hope when they totaled it insurance paid you decent money.
@thomasevans5706
3 жыл бұрын
@@iheartgs400 I got about 10k for it
@rubbertoe.
3 жыл бұрын
Love these, sad I couldn't find one manual and in good condition but ended up with a 6MT IS250
@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744
3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@dis6wood
3 жыл бұрын
This is a dream car
@vincejordan2715
3 жыл бұрын
I use to drive a 6at is300 with ws80’s! this is a nice throwback 😃 great video
@abrarahmed5343
3 жыл бұрын
My dream car! I love there are other people out there who appreciate it as much as I do, great to see it on your channel 👍
@KarmaNeverLird
3 жыл бұрын
I love these throwback vehicles
@alpacamybags118
3 жыл бұрын
Time to take it out this morning with the crazy snow 😂
@GRiiZZ
3 жыл бұрын
That is one notchy shift. Loved it
@AviationDirection
3 жыл бұрын
I have the WS90 on my Outback. Absolute champ in the snow, especially with the AWD! (They are noisier than you alluded to in this video, however).
@ImLeuff
3 жыл бұрын
That Lexus is so cool, I wish they sold more in Europe so I could get one used
@clover7359
3 жыл бұрын
I don't get why Lexus was so afraid to put a more aggressive overdrive in these cars, they so much torque, yet they are all (manual and auto) pushing 3000 rpm at 70 mph like a Honda Civic.
@ukwnjae
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve started getting into my car like that too haha
@Arrozconchopsticks
2 жыл бұрын
Still a dream car of mine.
@garrettisrael
3 жыл бұрын
don't get me wrong i love my 3is but man do i miss my first gen is. wish i could have kept it as a project car
@basithph8958
3 жыл бұрын
Oh man I was looking into getting an IS300 5MT as a first car But they're being so ripped off now
@SychicGamer
3 жыл бұрын
Depending on the price and condition, they’re not really a ripoff. They’re becoming more and more rare, and are now going into classic territory and appreciating in value. Sure they might be a little pricey now, but give em a few years and watch gradually continuously go up in value
@tobywonkinoby8916
3 жыл бұрын
I live in Florida, why am I watching this? Oh well let’s continue!
@cameronsamayoa2829
3 жыл бұрын
Need for speed most wanted vibes!
@piccininifireable
3 жыл бұрын
Great review as always! I'd love to see your impressions and review video of the Vredestein Wintrac Pros! My BRZ and I are moving to Lake Tahoe, CA (Mountains/Heavy snow winters), and your videos have me excited for winter sports car driving. Trying to decide between these or the Vredesteins in 205/55/17. Thanks!
@viffer94
3 жыл бұрын
Love the car. A classic.
@rightlanehog3151
3 жыл бұрын
"No more boring cars!" declared Akio Toyoda. Where are the Lexus manuals today? Blizzaks are not bad but I'll take the longevity and quietness of Michelin X-Ice any day. Get that IS to Krown ASAP!
@ChrisWalksFast
3 жыл бұрын
Are there any alternatives to Krown in the Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts areas that you’re aware of?
@rightlanehog3151
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisWalksFast The Krown website indicates a location at 237 Hanover Street, Lebanon , New Hampshire tel. 603 443 1994. Make a day trip out of it! Where I live in Canada I have at least 3 within a 20 minute drive of my house.
@IKhanNot
3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear the WS90s last a tad longer. That's the biggest downside to Blizzaks. When time came to replace my winters I went with cheap Minerva Eco Stud winter tires and it's now entering it's 4th winter without any significant wear. Grippy as well.
@buffalop32acdm23
3 жыл бұрын
I know it’s old but holy rattling plastic!
@GeneralOrhan
3 жыл бұрын
love your content. keep it up!
@DotPeriodCom
3 жыл бұрын
That car could really use a car wash after that drive lol
@corollavirus4age
3 жыл бұрын
oh thats nice! quite rare too i wonder how does it compare to a 330i E46 for example since they very similar and they are from a similar era aswell
@FurkanCemTurfanda
3 жыл бұрын
Those door sills are shockingly low, so refreshing. God I hate modern car interiors...
@Genevagirls-h2x
3 жыл бұрын
They are a teenagers car but still kinda nice. I've had mine for a solid 15 years and its still trucking....its a gas guzzler though, there's no denying the fact.
@bdo3043
3 жыл бұрын
I saw you were downshifting but didn't rev match. Did the IS rev match for you?
@CapFlipGaming
3 жыл бұрын
I need that this morning!
@leslie7872
3 жыл бұрын
i heard the gas milage was really bad on these and they have really long gearing? And the wheels dont look stock, they look really good though , what are they from?
@TiyamatFTL
3 жыл бұрын
these basically don't exist in germany, sadly only very few is200 are available I once saw a Touring is300 automaticfor sale but it was in horrible condition and didn't sell for months
@_chipchip
3 жыл бұрын
Been on the hunt for one of these in Australia but they 300 doesn't come up often. Lot's of 200's....
@carplay5454
3 жыл бұрын
my local Porsche dealer has an auto is300 for sale. i think the price was around $12k.
@bassandtrebleclef
3 жыл бұрын
Gotta add that with bmw abandoning manuals on all but their top line 3 series, is there no interest in performance lux cars so equipped? Look at the demand for the newly announced black wings?
@austenfairbanks5604
3 жыл бұрын
Most people in that area cant even get out of their driveway to go to work and he's driving around for FUN😂
@maple_syrup_boy_1175
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same tires on my 2013 Honda CR-V but mine are loud compared to the Michelin all seasons I have
@IbrahimKhan-dd2ey
3 жыл бұрын
Man... I want one of those is300s so bad but the deals are either way over priced or the cars are completely neglected/riced.
@benmarcello4264
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a fancy Toyota. 171k miles basically is 71k miles
@markzuckerbergette6185
3 жыл бұрын
Have you done a video on a 1st Gen is300 before? I'd love to see it if you haven't
@pascutia
3 жыл бұрын
He did one on this car a few years ago. It's a great car!
@ccvr6
3 жыл бұрын
Engine has a faint whine to it. Is it modded?
@nbadissector9130
3 жыл бұрын
Clean is
@juliaaraujo8109
3 жыл бұрын
👶👶🧔👩🤠❤❤❤❤❤
@MrMayes11
3 жыл бұрын
What short shifter is that? Been looking around at different options
@bendino9016
3 жыл бұрын
just a few years ago you could find these cars for as low as 2-3k... not anymore lol
@haziqhashim2618
3 жыл бұрын
Man i want this so bad. Being rhd, Toyota Altezza is imported instead . 3S GE Beams 6 spd manual
@idkwhattoputformynameyt
3 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t this have the 2jz? People been telling me no when on google they say it’s the same?.??
@2jz4life35
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it does have the 2JZ-GE (naturally aspirated) The Toyota Supra had both 2JZ-GTE (turbocharged) The non turbocharged Supra was equipped with the same motor as the IS you see in this video.
@drivingprophet
3 жыл бұрын
I keep wondering if I should buy one of these as a project
@Jerrydriguez
3 жыл бұрын
Is it supercharged?? I hear like a whirring noise 🤔
@RyanBurnsRed
3 жыл бұрын
Didn't think there were superchargers available for the 2jz?
@ale8n
3 жыл бұрын
talking about your wife'se Mazda CX-30, can you make a review of the new Mazda CX-30 2.5T???
@armanchowdhury6768
3 жыл бұрын
Plz make more of a jdm car's
@singingLeaf123
3 жыл бұрын
theTopher, please do review on Hyundai sonata n line? Thanks
@EnrikoCampagna
Жыл бұрын
What wheels are those and what size were they?
@Ruluxx
3 жыл бұрын
It’s impossible to find any Lexus after 2004 with a manual please prove me wrong I’m lookin for em
@ChrisWalksFast
3 жыл бұрын
2008 is250 I believe. But apparently that manual was taken from a Toyota truck and is not that fun to drive? Do your research to confirm this.
@AndreThompson925
3 жыл бұрын
Where can I find me a manual IS300? That's nice.
@bassandtrebleclef
3 жыл бұрын
Who cares about the tires! That is300 is a unicorn 🦄.
@CARLOSC297
3 жыл бұрын
I got one but it’s automatic 🙃
@dmkazich
2 жыл бұрын
You live near ypsi/Augusta twp?
@joshuating5954
3 жыл бұрын
Toyota Altezza outside the USA...
@achmedrockefeller8336
3 жыл бұрын
Altezza is actually JDM spec lexus is200s/300s. Outside of the US we only got the IS200 1GFE engine where they got the IS300 2JZGE engine in the north american region.
@ballathug8404
11 ай бұрын
Sounds like a race car compared to modern turbo 4s
@toad482
3 жыл бұрын
Fiesy
@lookoutforKURT
3 жыл бұрын
ive been looking at one of these for a while. this video is bad for my mental health and wallets health
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