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2005 Lexus IS300 SportCross

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Sold for $16,500 on 8/28/23

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This 2005 Lexus IS300 SportCross was previously sold on BaT in January 2020 before the seller’s acquisition in July 2021, and it now has 55k miles. The car is finished in Graphite Gray Pearl over black leather upholstery and is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. It is equipped with 17″ alloy wheels, fog lights, a glass sunroof, a rear spoiler, heated power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, a factory cassette stereo, and a six-disc CD changer. Service under current ownership is said to have included mounting replacement tires, changing the oil, and replacing the brake pads. This IS300 SportCross is now offered with a Carfax report and a clean Washington State title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in Graphite Gray Pearl and features fog lights, a power glass sunroof, and a rear spoiler. Work under previous ownership included removing the rear window wiper and installing an aftermarket grille, smoked side markers and taillight housings, and an aftermarket antenna. The Carfax report shows damage was sustained to the rear of the vehicle from a June 2017 accident along with disabling damage to the left-front, front, right-front, and right-side from a January 2019 accident. The front panels and rear bumper cover are noted to have been repainted under previous ownership. Paint chips and scratches along the body are shown up close in the photo gallery below.

SportDesign 17″ alloy wheels show blemishes and are wrapped in 225/45 Federal Super Steel 595 tires that were reportedly mounted under current ownership. Braking is handled by anti-lock discs, and the seller reports the brake pads were replaced.

The heated power-adjustable front seats and the split-folding rear bench are upholstered in black leather with perforated inserts and silver piping. Additional amenities include automatic climate control, cruise control, all-weather floor mats, and a factory cassette stereo with a six-disc CD changer. TRD door stabilizers were installed according to the seller. A sticky dash is noted along with scuffs on the center stack and console trim.

The leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a 160-mph speedometer with inset readouts for fuel economy, voltage, and coolant temperature as well as an 8k-rpm tachometer and a fuel level gauge. The digital odometer indicates 55k miles, approximately 9k of which were added by the seller.

The 3.0L 2JZ-GE inline-six features variable valve timing and was rated at 215 horsepower and 218 lb-ft of torque when new. An oil change was performed in December 2022. The seller notes the timing belt is due for a replacement.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. Additional underside photos can be found in the gallery.

The Carfax report shows the aforementioned accidents in 2017 and 2019 and lists history in Michigan, Florida, New Jersey, Hawaii, and Washington State.

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Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $16,500 by Tomty
Auction Ended	August 28, 2023 at 10:34AM PT
Bids	20

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