2004 Lexus IS for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2004 Lexus IS for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2004 Lexus IS specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 | $22.93 |
2004 Lexus IS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Lexus IS
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (8), structure (7) and air bags (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2004 Lexus IS: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2004 Lexus IS for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 2004 Lexus IS, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the IS
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA has 29 owner complaints on file, mostly about unknown or other, structure and air bags. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the specs mean
The 3.0L 6-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed automatic, drives it. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
The EPA rates it at 13.1 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 39 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $22.93, and a 300 km weekend about $68.79. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the IS suits
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Space, size and seats
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. At 481 litres, the trunk fits a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A week with the IS answers more than any brochure. Rent the IS for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Your move
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2004 Lexus IS from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Lexus IS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 Lexus IS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 Lexus IS?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2004 Lexus IS before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2004 Lexus IS have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2004 Lexus IS cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4586.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.