Lexus has always been the underdog in the performance-luxury segment. Competing directly with BMW and Mercedes, Lexus has earned their spot amongst the heavy hitters. With legendary offerings like the Lexus IS300, Lexus ISF, and LFA, they have shown they know how to build a car. Below, you can find Lexus guides, such as our IS300 Coilover Guide and IS300 Turbo Kit Guide, along with much more information about popular Lexus and Toyota engines.
The Toyota 1FZ-FE is a 4.5 liter inline or straight-6 engine that was in production from 1993–2009. During its run, it mainly powered the Toyota Land Cruiser and early Lexus LX450. In addition to the fuel injection 1FZ-FE, there was also the carbureted version, the 1FZ-F, and a version that ran on liquefied petroleum gas…
The Lexus IS300 was one of the most popular Japanese cars to be released in the early 2000s and remains an icon to this day. Since the Lexus IS300 was released over twenty years ago, it has accumulated massive aftermarket attention. From performance modifications to aftermarket cosmetics, the amount of Lexus IS300 aftermarket support is…
When the Lexus IS300 entered the scene in 2001, it was a significant change in form for the Japanese company. With their prior focus being almost exclusively on the luxury segment, the IS300 would go on to prove that Lexus had some serious performance aspirations hidden up their sleeve. Powered by the 2JZ-GE, the Lexus…
By the time the first generation Lexus IS300 made its appearance in showrooms across the US, Lexus had been sticking it to the German luxury boys for nearly a decade. Lexus has always been focused on providing a reliable luxury experience, and that carried through to the 2000-2003 IS300. While the first LS400 that started…
Cheap and reliable are two words that aren’t often seen side by side when it comes to purchasing a car. It’s usually a trade-off. One or the other. However, some vehicles out there strike a balance between both. This guide is focused on cheap and reliable used cars, primarily under the $5,000 price threshold. Despite…
The Lexus IS300 has been in production since 2000. It’s currently in its third generation, however, Lexus skipped the second generation in the US in favor of the IS350. The first gen production was cut off after 2005, with IS300 production resuming in 2016 as part of the third-gen. First gen models utilized the 2JZ-GE…
