Car financing: 2001 Lexus IS
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2001 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2001 Lexus IS specs
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 |
2001 Lexus IS: every figure
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $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 2001 Lexus IS
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (5), engine and engine cooling (4) and suspension (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2001 Lexus IS: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2001 Lexus IS for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2001 Lexus IS before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling and suspension; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the figures tell you
The 3.0L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. 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 combined figure, 13.1 L/100 km, means roughly 39 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $68.79 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 work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Inside and out
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. At 311 litres, the trunk fits about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Try the IS on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the IS answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Year and trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. 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.
Ready to ask?
Want to try before you buy? Ask for 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 2001 Lexus IS from us first.
Ask us about the 2001 Lexus IS
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2001 Lexus IS for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2001 Lexus IS
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 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 2001 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 2001 Lexus IS have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2001 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.