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If I was you I'd drive the car for a few thousand miles see how everything is before you dump a bunch of money into it. Drop the transmission pan and clean (this will get out about 1/3 the fluid) fill and see how the tranny responds.
Hey guys new member here but long time site user.
bought my 99 es 300 a few years ago. Replaced the timing belt and water pump last summer, bought a cheap water pump and the pulley fell of it last weekend... parts went flying under the timing cover and cracked the front cam pulley which in turn spun around the end of the cam and ground the cam pulley mounting surface and broke the alignment dowel hole. Tons of fun!!
hello new here got myself a used 98 es 300 for $600 it has 194 k on it .dropped the oil it was black as tar ,i orderd the front lower control arms ,the mounter mount kit. pcv ,no plugs yet this eng is quiet as a mouse the trans shifts smoothly .i have to get a new power steering pump .no problem there i can do all these repairs my self as i have all the tools .the body is flawless i dont mind bringing a nice car back to life IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT I SHOULD LOOK INTO ,replies are NEEDED..
Not sure if legal but my RX is just as dark! IL and WI regular drivers over 15 years and no problems.
2000 ES with 298,000 miles and still she is purring beautifully. Bought from mom in 2007 and this pic is last summer. Congrats on your new Lexus!
Did the previous owner provide a list of what was done to it and when it was done? These are really nice cars but even so, every well aged car will need repairs. In the last year my '99 had a bunch of work done at the all at same time. For instance, when you replace the power steering pump it may increase the pressure inside the hoses. If the hoses are old they may leak and/or break. If you do any major repair like a valve job you will need to replace the radiator hoses, heater hoses, and possibly the old rack and pinion steering unit. That's because with something like a valve job you bring the pressure back to where it used to be and it will pump the fluids through the old rubber hoses, gaskets, and power steering unit with more pressure. If the previous owner has a list of what has been done you will be able to determine approximately how much you may have to spend in the future. Good luck, and welcome to club.
I just purchased a 06 es330 yesterday and I already love the car and I got it from caring owners and at a steal of a price. It does have cosmetic issue but runs like a watch I look forward to info I may can from the forum
When you get your new-to-you ES300 and ES330, please introduce yourself and your vehicle here!
Tell us some details about your new Lexus including:
- Model (ES300 or ES330) and package (ex - Coach)
- Color of the exterior and Interior
- Options including Nav, etc.
and a picture!
New to the club. Just got a 2005 ES330 from my Dad. Only 75k miles, got an engine oil leak and the shop want $980 to replace the Valve Cover Gasket and Plenum Gasket Sets.
Any members live in the Bay Area that know how to do it please contact me and I will pay you $200 cash for your work. I pay for the parts.
I don't have the tools plus never work on a car before so I don't want to take a chance on DIY. Thank You.
Hi Folks. I'm new to the site, recently purchased an '04 330. I've spent the last few weeks getting fluid changes up-to-date and a few blemishes touched up. Next on the list is rear rotors and pads. Love the CL site—great resource. I know I'll be very appreciative of any advice I get from CL members in the future! Cheers!
Hey all.....I've been lurking since I got my 2000 es last year.i was a regular on turbobricks, but I've fallen out of love with old volvos. The es has 215k with the dreaded cel and tsc lights. Replaced both ks, but to no avail.....anyways, here's a few photos....
Nice car. What codes are you getting/ That will steer you in the right direction instead of guessing what's wrong. Saves money as well!
I dont remember the numbers off hand, but the 0440? Knock sensor, and a evap code (gas cap)
I've replaced both sensors, harness, bypass hose thermostat, plugs......I heard from somewhere that it could be an issue with the egr valve? I dunno, I would love to have o/d whenever I want it, ha ha.
Hey everyone,
This is my first Lexus, I picked up a 1999 ES300 with 177,000 miles on it. This forum has already been mad useful so thank you everyone for your Lexus knowledge. I can’t believe how this car drives, from this point forward it’s Lexus or walk..
Hello all. Glad to be a member and new Lexus owner!
I got my '99 ES300 about a month ago. Less than 107k when purchased, came with a stack of service records... I'm pretty happy with it. It's nice to drive something without just waiting for whatever will break next (as was the case with my Saturn [long, sad story there]). It's not as "fun" but I've realized how much more I enjoy typical driving.
It does have a few issues I wasn't aware of. A week into ownership I took it from the Detroit area to Cincinnati and back in a night and discovered some significant oil loss. Turns out there was a PCV issue and VC gaskets needed replacing, so I had those taken care of.
I plan to change struts this month, and there are a couple other things I'll probably be making posts about soon. I have a bit of paint work to do, and I had an unfortunate encounter with some deer a couple weeks ago... resulting in surprisingly minimal damage. So, here's a pic of its good side.
Not new to me anymore. 2003 ES300.
I bought it several years ago with 159000 miles, now has almost 365000.
I have been referencing the forums for several years since I do all my own repairs. I finally decided to register today.
02-18-19, 05:39 PM
First Lexus
