Used FS: 2004 Lexus IS300 Sport Design 5-spd Manual for sale in Seattle, WA

Hi everyone, I have a 2004 Lexus IS300 with a 5-spd manual in beautiful condition. These cars in manual are extremely rare to start with, but in combination with the LSD (limited slip differential) option and the Sport Design package this car is basically a unicorn. There were only 3,000 SportDesign IS300's made and only a fraction of those were outfitted with manual transmissions. A collector car for sure and the best version of one of the most handsome sedans ever built.

All maintenance is up to date on this Lexus and the timing belt, water pump and brakes all around were done at a Lexus dealership at 120,000kms by the previous owner. I have all the paperwork to show this work was done.

My car is low mileage with only 94,000 original miles on it (152,000kms). Oil has been changed every 3,000 miles with synthetic and the 2JZ-GE inline 6 engine putting out 217hp is as smooth and bulletproof as an engine can get. I have gone out of my way to make this vehicle perfect including going over the paint for any imperfections and having those fixed, there are no scratches or door dings on this vehicle. It's in showroom condition on the outside. The only spot of any wear is a minor area on the bolster of the drivers seat (please see photos) but even that is being very picky. This Lexus is painted Thundercloud Metallic and features the Sport Design exclusive 2 tone interior. It looks extremely high class and it's a lovely environment to drive in.

I have kept the car almost completely stock except for the following modifications:
- Professional tint job on all 5 windows, not too dark, just enough to keep the sun off a bit
- Tein Comfortline gold lowering springs drop the car about 1" all around, even though these cars were originally built to compete with the BMW 3-series, the stock suspension tended to be a bit bouncy in corners so this flattens it out and eliminates that tendency (stock springs are included)
- Phone adapter that allows you to listen to music from your phone via the CD player option on the stock stereo

That's it, the car is completely stock otherwise, everything works as it should and it's a smooth and silent ride. The only thing I would do to make the car 100% perfect would be to refinish the wheels, the paint on the Sport Design specific wheels tended to bubble over time and a couple of the wheels exhibit some minor bubbling. This car has not been involved in any accidents and the condition of the vehicle is exemplary. I get compliments on it regularly from car enthusiasts and others alike. Photos of the vehicle speak for itself, easily the best condition and best option combination IS300 for sale in all of North America.

I love this car, but I have way too many vehicles and am forced to downsize my fleet to a more reasonable level, it's gotten to a point where I don't own my cars anymore, they own me. It's time for someone else to enjoy this lovely IS300. This vehicle is located in Vancouver, Canada and the process for importation into the USA is extremely easy at minimal cost. Price is in USD obo.

Thank you for looking.