RockChalk

So I just bought a 2005 Lexus ES 330 with 51,500 miles. Super clean on the inside and engine, but it has a salvaged title due to hail damage, which doesn't bother me too much. 1st owner put on 22k miles in 7 years and had all service at the dealer. 2nd owner put on 23k miles from 2012-2015 and then it got totaled due to hail. This forum already helped me fix the rear window. Haven't got the homelink to work yet, pretty sure I need to reprogram the opener, remotes and homelink altogether.

Only bummer other than hail is only 1 key and no manual. What should I know about upcoming service? Anything in the 50-60k mile range that is important? When is the timing belt/water pump usually done? I only drive like 300 miles per month so it may take awhile.

RockChalk

first attempt at pics

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mmatheny

Nice find - too bad about the hail. Maybe it will be more aerodynamic like golf *****!

RockChalk

I drive so little and park outside so much that I didn't want to spend too much. The dealer I went to only sells hail damage vehicles, so I knew going in. They had 10-15 cars in my price range (under $10k) that I was going to check out. This one was imo by far the best. I really enjoy the interior and driving it.

It replaced a 01 Pontiac Grand Prix that had 171k miles and was falling apart and hadn't been fun to drive in 5+ years.

RockChalk

I just noticed there is a sticky thread up top for this. Should I delete/move this?

Corkman

Bought an 05 last year and love it
Join Drive Lexus it's free. You can see all your service records and maintain schedule.
https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home.do

speedkar9

Timing belt is generally done after 7 years or 90K miles. Since rubber deteriorates with time, your belt is overdue. The water-pump is another story...since yours has such low miles, I'd give it a good inspection before replacing it.

Get those headlights buffed and clear coated! I had mine wrapped in vinyl, it will definitely stop the haze from coming back in a few months.


Did you get a master key or a valet key?
If you got a master key, you can buy spare keys off ebay and program them yourself if you get a Techstream cable.

My03Tundra

Can a shop like Ace Hardware cut the key, if I can get the key programmed myself?

pauloil

it is easier to get your keys made at the dealer. and to buy the blanks from them also.