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Old Jul 25, 2018 | 05:41 PM
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I decided my next car is going to be the IS 300, and I'm looking for a buyer's guide (common things to know / lookout for) I heard about the sticky dash, and that ideally there should be 3 keys with it. So I'm trying to find out other things to know about the car.
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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 08:54 AM
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My 1st IS was a 5spd 2004, it has the nicer things like bezel armrest okay dash and suede/leather seats. Just recently got an 02 auto, tho the 02 was lower mileage I just felt the 04 was more together as more as trim, buttons, handles, ***** etc. so for comfort I personally liked the 04+, but since I've already gone down the turbo, cd trans, etc. on the 02, it wont matter. It will never be as comfy
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I was able to find one in another forum. Posting here for any other potential buyers

https://www.my.is/forums/f68/what-sh...-is300-340658/
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