kbgrk

My 1998 ES 300 just hit 300,000 this past Thanksgiving.
I'm looking to get a new one now.

I just don't like the new ES 350. Seems like its for old people.

Can I get some opinion. I'm 37 and i feel no power like i did my ES 300.

Any opinions?

I don't want to spend $50000 on the new GS either.

imherenow

wow 300?? how is the condition of the car.

es30000000

is350 or gs460 or 98+ SC400

satiger

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Congrats on 300k mark!

brownies8

Congrats on 300K. I have 284 on mine so hopefully next year I will be joining you!

hypervish

Congratulations on hitting 300,000 miles. That's quite a milestone!
Do you mind sharing what you have replaced over the years?

Memo

Congrats! I just hit 190,000miles. I hope to join the club!

...still need to do that timing belt job...

OceanView

Congrats on your mileage
Definitely shows that this car is a solid reliable one.

If you want a sporty car look into a used IS or GS or just keep your ES and drive it til it dies.
That's what I am doing with mine.

Rollin'ES3

Very Impressive!! I Nice!

kbgrk

Thanks for all the responses.

I bought my car brand new in 1998 at age 23.
Didn't think i would be driving it this long.
I do love my car. I haven't had a car payment since 02', which i love as well.

Just haven't been happy with anything out there right now.

My car is starting to have some issues.
I have only replaced the water pump and belts (on a friends recommendation at 110k)
other than that its just been fluids and once i replaced the struts.
Now if i repair it i have to put some money into it.
oil leaking, transmission (slow in reverse), and normal wear and tear.
would think i would need a couple grand so i figured i would buy a new one.

If there are any parents out there and looking for a car for their teenager,
if you can find a 98, 99, 00 or 01 ES with low miles the car is worth every penny.

I heard they are coming out with a new ES but skeptical of performance.
The IS is just too small for me and the GS is $50 +.

OceanView

Why don't you keep it till it dies and save your money for something better when it's time?
Even if you sold your car now, you would only get about $2000.
Not sure how bad your oil leak is but you could either fix it yourself or let it leak.
Oil leaking on these engines are common.
Most likely the valve cover gaskets.

As for the transmission, I'm not sure how serious the slow reverse is. This may be more expensive than the value of the car.

Any case good luck.

BDSL

I have a 97 ES300 with 257k miles on it...driven through many cold Canadian winters...with lots of salt on the streets. I am the second owner. So far so good.

I am still on the original PS pump, alternator, starter, engine / transmission.

Beside the obvious parts, I have replaced:
- water pump, tensioner, idlers
- valve cover gaskets, cam seals, crank seal
- thermostat
- struts
- right (passenger side) front brake caliper
- EGR valve position sensor

Overall, very reliable.

01LEXPL

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Get an RX350... I used to hate driving my dads', but now i can really appreciate and have some serious fun with it in the snow.

the2ndr

you would only get about $2000.


As for the transmission, I'm not sure how serious the slow reverse is. This may be more expensive than the value of the car.

Any case good luck.[/QUOTE]

2000? I have 264k myself, my reverse only works on a level surface too. Used trannies go for 2-400. Labor probably 5-600. I would think with a good tranny tmv would be 3k+.

yeskay

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KBGRK:
It is good to know that you did only the timing belt and struts during your 300k journey.
how often you change oil. what brand did you use. did you use conventional through out or switched to synthentic.