The Lexus IS blends compact-sport handling with luxury comfort and renowned Toyota–Lexus reliability. In Japan, strict inspections and careful ownership mean many IS sedans carry verified mileage and strong auction grades. On TokyoCarZ you can browse live auction and fixed-price IS stock in real time, open original auction sheets with English summaries, and arrange worldwide shipping with full export documentation. Select your destination/port to see landed-cost estimates and ETAs, then choose the configuration that fits your budget and driving style. Primary keyword used once: used Lexus IS for sale.
Quick Facts
Class
Compact luxury sport sedan
Typical engines
V6 petrol on many IS 250/350 years; 4-cyl turbo on IS 200t/300 later years; V8 on IS F / IS 500 F SPORT Performance (select markets)
Drivetrain
RWD or AWD – verify per listing
Seating
5 seats
Performance lines
F SPORT, IS F (V8), IS 500 F SPORT Performance
Trims & Notable Variants
IS 250 / IS 300 / IS 350 – equipment & safety tech vary by year/market.
F SPORT – unique wheels / trim / on some years chassis tuning.
AWD – available on select engines/years (check sheet).
IS F (V8) – early high-performance model.
IS 500 F SPORT Performance – latest V8 variant (market-dependent).
Price & Grade Guide
Shop by budget (IS): Under ¥800k · Under ¥1.2m · Under ¥1.8m · Over ¥1.8m
Year & mileage – facelifts and low-km units cost more.
Auction grade – 3.5–4.5 hits the best value/condition balance.
BMW 3 Series · Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Audi A4 — similar segment comparables.
FAQs — Lexus IS Imports & Buying
Q1: Which engines are available from Japan? ANS: V6 (IS 250/350), 4-cyl turbo (IS 200t/300), and V8 (IS F/IS 500 F SPORT Performance) depending on year.
Q2: Is AWD common on the IS? ANS: Available on specific engines/years; check the auction sheet.
Q3: Can I import a newer IS to the U.S.? ANS: Only 25-year-old models are FMVSS-exempt; others need VIN/year review.
Q4: What auction grade should I target? ANS: Grade 4.0–4.5 for clean cars; 3.5 for value hunters.
Q5: How long does shipping take? ANS: ≈ 4–6 weeks to UK · 2–4 weeks to Australia plus customs.
Q6: Can I review the auction sheet before bidding? ANS: Yes — original scan and English summary included.
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