yes i had 2002 5MT one for 5 years. did some mods
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Pro:
1. looks good
2. ride comfortable.
3. fun to drive
4. 2JZGE is very solid and reliable.
5. the car is very reliable. common problem that i know of is catalytic convertor and oxygen senor.
Con:
1. fuel efficiency (with 5mt, i average 21mpg, my friends' auto gets 16-19)
2. slow. with intake and exhaust and 5 speed manual. i am having trouble to to pass scion TC or RSX. i end up sold my car and got a G35 coupe 6MT. a lot of IS300 owner went this route.
3. back seat cannot fold down
4. no LSD besides 5MT model. saw and know bunch of auto spin out with bad tires or raining days.
5 it needs 6MT, when i cruise on freeway at 70mph i think my rpm would be around 3500-4000 (i cannot recall correctly, i sold the car over 4 years ago)