01 Lexus Is 300 Sportcross Wagon - Excellent Condition, Rare on 2040-cars
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Body Type:4 dr Sportwagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.0 l vvti Inline 6
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Lexus
Model: IS
Trim: Sportcross
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 161,200
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black Leather
Sub Model: Sportwagon
Up for sale is a rare 2001 Lexus IS 300 Sportcross wagon. Because so few were made (less than 3000), it's been called an unintended exotic that you rarely see on the road, especially in this condition.
I bought the car 7 yrs ago and it's been garaged, maintained and meticulously kept since I brought it home. Oil changed every 3-4000 miles, recent timing belt & brakes. I had it repainted last year as the bumpers were scuffed, the hood chipped and some nitwit hit the drivers door. I replaced the windshield and use a separate set of Mille Miglia winter wheels with snows to protect the custom painted & polished OEM wheels.
I installed an SRT intake and custom magnaflow exhaust that sounds great under acceleration, not loud & cheesey. It adds about 10-15 hp that is noticeable when compared to stock.
The interior is in excellent condition. The woodgrain dash kit was professionally installed and brightens up the inside without looking cheap. I replaced the passeger seat (see the dog in the photos?) and will include the original with the car if the buyer wishes.
When you go to sell a car, one usually has to spend a couple hours detailing the interior, exterior and engine bay for the photos. In this case, that's how the car is all the time I've owned it. Clean and very well cared for.
The only items of note are that the CD player doesn't work, a couple of window-tint spots, a small, soft dent in the front left fender and a crack on the rear bumper as shown in the photos. The car has never broken down, been in a serious accident and is inspected through 2015.
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