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Standard equipment in the IS300 for 2003 and 2004 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Wagon arena.
The 2004 IS300 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the IS300 which include Base and Sportcross. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Acura.
A high point in the sport utility market is the Lexus GX470. In 2004 Lexus rolled out an upgraded version of the GX470 with one versions: Base. Sales for the GX470, especially the GX470 Base, were brisk during 2004 and 2005. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.
Several things can be said about the Lexus GS430 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.