Difference between 1997 and 2000
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Difference between 1997 and 2000
I am looking to purchase an ES300 now and I perfer the 2000 model year, but what are the exact differences between the 1997-1999's to a 2000-2001 model year ES300? Anything I should be aware of that is prone to go wrong with these (beside radio and gauges)?
Anybody know of any good 2000-2001 300's for sale?
Thanks
Anybody know of any good 2000-2001 300's for sale?
Thanks
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First off welcome to CL. Now second please try out that search tool it works wonders. Now I know i've seen this question here before but here is my "incomplete"(because I will forget something) list:
Taillights
More Wood Grain
Wood Grain Wheel
Bigger Nicer Rims
HID Option
VVTI
Updated Bumper
Updated Foglights
and more that I am forgetting
Taillights
More Wood Grain
Wood Grain Wheel
Bigger Nicer Rims
HID Option
VVTI
Updated Bumper
Updated Foglights
and more that I am forgetting
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First off welcome to CL. Now second please try out that search tool it works wonders. Now I know i've seen this question here before but here is my "incomplete"(because I will forget something) list:
Taillights
More Wood Grain
Wood Grain Wheel
Bigger Nicer Rims
HID Option
VVTI
Updated Bumper
Updated Foglights
and more that I am forgetting
Taillights
More Wood Grain
Wood Grain Wheel
Bigger Nicer Rims
HID Option
VVTI
Updated Bumper
Updated Foglights
and more that I am forgetting
my 99 has VVTI...97s dont?
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Thats what i got my 99 with 62k on it for but still a good deal. Also the the vvti isnt that noticeable wen it kicks in. I think the 99 only has about 10-20 more hp than the 97-98 if that. But the 97-98 is also a non interference engine which is a plus. Either way u gotta great car.
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Register for this forum about 9 mo ago when I got my brother a 99 ES300 and need researching.
I just got myself a 01 ES300 2 days ago. Get a 01. Definately worth it!
Differences b/w 01 and 99:
-Softer leather (newer).
-Memory seat with memory mirror.
-Better, revised sound system.
-Auto dimming rear view& drv side mirror.
-Clear tail light (may be pro/con - personal taste)
-Nicer & useful fog lamp.
-Sportier front end.
-Bigger rim (R16 vs R15).
-More wood.
-Optional HID with auto leveling (I got this )
-All previous bugs was FIXED (since this is the last year model)
-Revised back seat head rest.
97, NO - get at least a 99.
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