2005 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 2005 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.
2005 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 | 10.2 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 |
2005 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) | 23 | 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 2005 Lexus IS
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (6), power train (2) and service brakes (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2005 Lexus IS: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2005 Lexus IS for sale by us right now. This page helps you judge the 2005 Lexus IS before you buy one anywhere.
What to check on the IS
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on file, mostly about structure, power train and service brakes. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain to know here is the 3.0L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. 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.
A combined rating of 13.1 L/100 km works out to about 39 litres per 300 km. Every 100 km costs about $22.93 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the IS makes sense
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Space, size and seats
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. EPA lists 481 litres of luggage space, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
If the IS is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent first, buy later: a week with the IS answers the big questions.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
What it costs to run
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $229.30 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $22.93 in fuel.
Ready when you are
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
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 2005 Lexus IS from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Lexus IS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Lexus IS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Lexus IS have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2005 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.