Rare 2002 Lexus Is300 Sportcross Wagon Xenon Hid Slotted Rotors 1 Owner on 2040-cars

2002 Lexus IS300 SportCross

Xenon HID Headlamps • Premium Audio

One Owner/Local • Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Leather/Ecsaine Trim Package • Slotted/Drilled Rotors • Strut Tower Brace

We want your business, 

please call and we can discuss your serious and intelligent offer.

Be confident your intent to buy will be met by me, the owner, courteously.

Thanks

Doug Williams

702-353-7500

2002 Lexus IS300 SportCross

VIN: JTHED192220043017

Odometer: 133,776

Engine: 3.0 Liter DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder

Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic

Exterior: Silver metallic  (1CO)

Interior: Black leather/Ecsaine combination  (LJ20)

Built: September, 2001 - Iwate, Japan

Over 157 high resolution pictures below.

Standard and Optional Equipment

Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive, 5-Door, 5-Passenger Wagon

3.0 Liter DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder

215 horsepower @ 5,800/218 ft-lb torque @ 3,800

5-Speed Automatic with Sequential Sport Shift

Speed Sensitive Power Rack and Pinion Steering

4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes with ABS

Front and Rear Double Wishbone Independent Suspension with Gas Shocks

Traction Control

Driver and Passenger Frontal and Side Airbags

Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

Chronograph Analog Cluster with 8,000 RPM Tachometer, 160 MPH Speedometer, Fuel Mileage, Battery, Temperature and Fuel Gauges

Power Windows

8-Way Power Driver's Seat

Power Heated Outside Mirrors

Power Locks

Remote Keyless Entry

Tinted Glass

Power Tilt/Slide Glass Moon Roof with Shade

Automatic Air Conditioning with Cabin Filter

Outside Temperature Display

Tilt Steering Wheel

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Cruise Control with Steering Wheel Activation

Intermittent Wipers

Rear Defrost

Rear Wiper

Aero-Composite, Auto-Leveling, Automatic, Xenon HID Headlamps

Fog/Driving Lights

Illuminated Entry

Door Curb Lights

Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors

Front Reading Lights

Front and Rear Cup Holders

Fold-Down Rear Center Armrest

Chrome Shift Knob

Locking/Lighted Glove Box

Stainless Steel Exhaust System with Chrome Tailpipe

240-Watt, 9-Speaker Premium Audio with 6-Disc In-Dash Changer, Amplifier and Automatic Equalizer

60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat

Integrated Roof Antenna

Carpeted Front and Rear Floor Mat

Leather/Ecsaine Trim Package

Black Leather/Ecsaine Trimmed Interior

8-Way Power Driver and Passenger Seats

HomeLink Universal Transceiver

2-Power Outlets

Wheel Locks

4.10 Rear Differential

17.5 Gallon Fuel Tank

Full Size Matching Spare Tire/Jack/Tools

Other Items

Quatum Tek Alloys Strut Tower Brace

Red Painted Brake Calipers

Slotted and Drilled Brake Rotors

White Side Marker Lights

Black-Out Grille

Headlamp Brows

Front LED Lighting Strips

Dark Tint

Yokohama YK580 215/45R17 (front) Champiro UHP1 Steel Belted Radials  225/45ZR17 (rear)

One owner, 2002 Lexus IS300 SportCross wagon.  133,714 freeway miles, lifetime Henderson, Nevada vehicle.  Inline 6-cylinder engine, rear wheel drive, Xenon HID headlamps, premium audio with 6-disc in-dash changer, 8-way power driver and passenger seats, moon roof, chronograph instruments, chrome shift knob, Leather/Ecsaine Trim Package slotted/drilled rotors, red painted calipers, strut tower brace, white side marker lights, headlamp brows and dark tint.  Starts, runs and drives like new.  A/C blows cold, stereo sounds awesome and the car is an absolute gem to own and drive.  Looks and functions like a vehicle with half as many miles . . .

Rare quality condition for sure and this IS300 actually is rare.  Only 1,958 built for '02 and from 2002 to 2005 (years available) total SportCross production for all four years was just 3,078.  That means this bad boy will be worth like, a million dollars at some point in the future.  Probably several million . . .

No doubt about it, wagons are hot these days.  Body seams and panel alignment are tight, consistent and typically Lexus . . .

The SportCross's overall length is nearly identical to the sedan version but offers a lot more room in back and a lot more loading options . . .

Besides a much sleeker shape than the sedan, the SportCross comes with staggered wheels.  The sedan has 7-inch wide wheels front and rear but the wagon's rear wheels are a half inch wider, with one size up tires. (rear: 225/45ZR17 front: 215/45ZR17)

With a silky smooth inline six, sequential Sport Shift 5-speed automatic and rear wheel drive, the first generation IS was much desired when new and has been strong in the used car market ever since.  The SportCross brings a lot to the table (HIDs, killer audio, lots of seating/loading configurations) but another reason people want these so much is actually quite simple.  It's a Lexus; designed-in quality and built right in the first place.  This particular 2002 Lexus IS300 SportCross is a respected, high quality vehicle having just one previous owner that (obviously) loved and cared for their ride.  Never been in an accident, great body, outstanding paint, gorgeous interior and mechanical reliability.  You should buy it . . .

My wife and I took this little wagon to Utah a day after it arrived at our facility.  It was then my driver for about two weeks.  Besides impeccable reliability and near functional perfection during that time, some important fundamentals stood out and I think these things separate the IS300 from the rest of the herd.  Handling and balance of this car reminded me again and again why top sport sedans (and wagons!) are proper front engine/rear wheel drive and unlike most 6-cylinders these days, the IS300 is an inline six.  Why does that matter?  It mostly doesn't except it seems smoother, sounds better and I like how it feels.  The IS300 is surprisingly up-market, too.  When I turned on the lights, ice-white illumination told me this bad boy had HIDs.  Pretty cool, and the chronograph cluster was fun too.  Both seats are 8-way power adjustable, the optional stereo is strong and the air blew ice-cold the whole time.  I'll admit having small concern about taking an unknown vehicle on a trip so soon after getting it.  My past experience with the brand should have set my mind at ease.   Every Lexus I've ever known has been a superbly built car and this gem was no different.  It simply does not look, feel, drive or function like a "high mileage" vehicle in any way.  The above pictures are Saturday morning a few hours after our very late arrival the night before  The little wagon performed marvelously and we had a great time.  Made all the better with a comfortable car that had enough room for an occasional relative, and we didn't mind being seen in it.

                                                                                                  -Foy

Driver and passenger frontal/side airbags, 8-way power driver and passenger seats, automatic air conditioning, tilt steering, 240-watt/9-speaker premium audio with 6-disc in-dash changer, amplifier and equalizer.  All of it in great condition . . .

This SportCross has the Leather/Ecsaine Trim package which includes the suede seat inserts, power passenger seat and HomeLink universal transceiver . . .

The back offers lot of loading configurations and there's even a "hidden" covered storage bin just behind the rear seat.  Under everything is a full size spare tire mounted on a matching alloy wheel . . .

133,714 is actually extremely low mileage for a 12-year old car.  With barely 11k a year, this Lexus is well below industry average . . .

3.0 Liter DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder

 215 horsepower @ 5,800

218 ft-lb torque @ 3,800 RPM

Spotless undercarriage.  (plastic shields removed)

Compliance label with August, 2001 build date.

Brake pads.

Original owner books.

A note from the owner.

I am a “used car dealer” but before that, I’m an automobile enthusiast.  I love original rare and high quality modified vintage cars and over the past decade I’ve been in business, have come to appreciate an expanding selection of high-demand, high value vehicles.  I specialize in and am always on the lookout for cars and trucks that were cherished by their previous owners.  I have an experienced eye for quality but I’ve discovered that my preferred buyer can instantly discern such a vehicle and I have therefore, built my business and reputation around finding these kinds of cars for this type of customer.  Super low miles and/or gentle ownership are strict requirements but a car must do something for me on a personal level if there is any hope of convincing you, the bidder, that this is an above average,exceptional vehicle.  If nothing about the car excites me, it probably won’t do much for you either and I would soon be out of business.

With just four employees and no sales people, I realize how unusual a “dealership” like mine may at first glance appear.  It has taken great care and effort to create such an organization and often, an unusually high investment in a particular car we are about to list.  To sell the best it is critical to have a trusted expert in my corner and Chris, owner of A-Best Auto Repair in Henderson, Nevada has my back.  He and his crew can fix anything; from a low budget beater to the absolute most expensive exotic you can name, no job is too big and no small detail unimportant.  They do an exhaustive 130 point inspection on each and every vehicle and nothing escapes their methodical investigation.  Experience has shown that everything I spend making a car truly “right” will come back to me not only with a higher selling price, but a happy customer that says good things about me.  Moreover; it allows my writer to describe the car with ease and confidence, something that simply is not possible unless he thinks it is true.  If major issues are found or the cost of fixing the car the way it should be makes it too expensive to sell, my choice is an easy one.  I simply absorb a few hundred dollars loss for my trouble and sell it at auction.

After the vehicle is fully sorted it arrives at our facility where it encounters the suspicious eye of Tom, my writer that creates the presentations you see on eBay.  He believes absolutely nothing I or anyone else tells him about the car as he combs over every inch, researches its history and documents originality and authenticity.  Historical significance, rarity, special features, possible modifications and much more are used to accurately describe the vehicle with integrity and honesty.  Most important for the potential buyer are the 100 to 150 high resolution pictures that I take myself.  The pricey equipment I use would be right at home in the hands of the very best professional photographers and I’ve developed a logical format that walks you around the entire vehicle with close-up shots of every square inch.  I provide detailed views of the interior, under the hood and then put it on a lift to show the undercarriage and confirm that the beauty of the car you are considering is not merely skin deep.  Even our detailers are enthusiastic about the cars they so meticulously clean.  This reconditioning can sometimes take several days and I’ve converted a paint booth, especially prepared for the professional clay bar and polishing each car lovingly receives.

Usually, I’ll also include a high definition video that shows the car doing its thing.  If it’s a fast car, we film it going fast.  If it’s a 4x4 you’ll see it crawling up a hill.  In every case you will hear things like a rumbling exhaust, working sound system and watch the temperature fall on a digital, laser thermometer pointed at an air conditioning vent.  How many “dealers” will video a Lotus Esprit doing a buck-eighty?  We do.

No “dealer,” on-line or in the real world, takes it to this level.  No other seller or organization provides you, the buyer, with so much information.  I do this because it is the only way I can convince a person; often a world away, unable to touch or feel their purchase, that my vehicle is for real and what I say is the truth.  All the above is necessary for me to stay in business while keeping integrity intact.  I want every buyer to be happy and I need glowing feedback on eBay.  To accomplish that I need satisfied customers that are as thrilled with their purchase as I was when I bought it.

If you have any questions at all, please call me on my cell at: 702-353-7500.  If your inquiry is sincere and your offer  serious, you’ll find me the most accommodating business partner you’ve ever dealt with.  If you call or e-mail asking for my reserve or “what is my bottom line” I will be looking for ways to politely end the conversation.  Until you are ready to actually pull the trigger, I will happily quote you the absolute highest nationally advertised suggested retail price I can find – a number we both know will not buy the car so, don’t waste your time, or mine.  I am after all, a “used car dealer.”