speedkar9

I like the looks of the exterior. The interior is very boring, gray and bland, but I'm going to swap with with a black interior from an SE, and put in the electrolumincent gauges from the 05-06 model.

It drives very soft, the steering, suspension and brakes are too soft. I got used to my GS350 which (while soft compared to a German sedan) is tighter feeling overall. The Solara and even my ES330 had better steering feel, if any. The 1MZ engine is very quiet and refined, while the 3MZ in my ES330 is a very rough engine by comparison. The 3.0L engine has decent power, while not fast, its not sluggish like a Mazda 6 of the era was with the same engine/HP.

I still like the Solara better overall though, it had a more direct feeling, while still riding smooth and comfortable.

lexuses250

bro! this car is fire check out my instagram if u want! tire_slayer210. awesome job with that double thumbs up!

Vern1956

2005 ES-330 with 90k miles for my daughter. It's already has the belt and water pump change. Everything works great and it's a nice car.

Anything I should keep an eye open for? I have noticed a bit of a squeak coming for the driver side front..suspension maybe? It's not loud but it is annoying.

It doesn't seem to need shocks

Bobtrib

I just recently bought a 2003 lexus es 300 with 126,000 miles. It was very well kept and has all the options that I could ever want. Glad I found and joined this site. The information is just what I needed to fix a few things and also to buy an item I needed. I enjoy reading the info on things I need to know how to operate. Thanks!!!!!

jewelleann

SO, after doing all my fixing, about to replace my O2 sensors, and I was hit by an idiot turning left ("There were no cars in the intersection, Officer! I swear!") and my car was totaled

I am hoping to find another Lexus in my price range to bring home and name Alexi Jr.

RIP little Alexi

brucelee1

iTrader: (2)

That happened to me with my 2000 SC300. Just got the car in pristine condition, spent about 3500 on repairs and restoration. Boom, a texting driver totalled by SC. I wanted to kill her, but was restrained.

Hang in there, these cars are worth having.

str8edge

I’m new here first time buying car that wasn’t GM I have 2005 ES 330 bought it off one owner about 88,000 miles very great condition in and out pics will be coming soon once it stops raining few mods in the future

DanitaES

Hey everyone! I'm new to the forums, just introducing myself! I have a white 2000 ES300 named "Danita" with 156k miles on it. It's my 2nd car which I bought off my grandfather (the original owner - used the car to travel back and forth to Ohio for work, and used a Mercedes around town) to replace my Buick that got totaled. I love it except for the gas mileage and the stiff ride (very harsh compared to my old Regal). Other than that, I'm pretty happy I bought it and that it's been somewhat reliable and does good in snow Apparently it's not letting me upload photos since they're too large...

brucelee1

iTrader: (2)

The ride should NOT be stiff. Have the shocks and tires check out.

Good luck with the car.

Cthao

Hi guys,
Just picked up a 2001 ES300 for 450 with a bad transmission. Will be my daily once I fix it up.
Question, buy used low mile transmission, by refurbish transmission or rebuild my current defective one?

TIA!

1960vw

Get a quote for all three with installation. Go with the one with the best warranty, in writing.

Tdroog

Bought my first Lexus about two months ago, a 2001 ES300 with 162K miles. Have owned Lincoln Continentals for the past dozen years, but it's getting harder and harder to find them, and had a relative who swore by Lexus ride and reliability, so I decided to take a shot. Loving the ride, and loving all the advice and info in this forum. Hope to be a Lexus owner for a long time.

dragonfly1

I own a 1994 Lexus Es300. She has 108,000 miles on her. We bought it 6 years ago when she only had 67,000. Today I was going down the road accelerating up to 60 mph. Well, I felt a ltitle shake in the engine so I backed off a little. And then I slowly started to accelerate, it started to shake really bad, and then there is a popping noise that started. It felt like something has snapped off in the transmission and it was just throwing it around. Anyway, the car started beating me around so I put it in nutral and hit the brakes. When I pulled off to the side of the road, I did some experiementing. It shifts into park, but still moves. When put into gear (Drive, Reverse, 1, 2) it starts clinking and clanking, and the mph gauge needle starts going everywhere. There is no check engine light or anything. Any sugestions? I'd hate for such a mechanically young car to go to waste.

dharmaj

My wife totaled my 2001 ES300. Insurance will pay 3400 . Wonder if I can buy another for that amount. I owned mine from new to 106Kmiles.

cartoonice

Hello, I'm a New Club Lexus member. My Dad just gave me his Lexus, he did not want to pay the dealer the big money they quoted for the repairs it needs. It is a 2003 Lexus ES300, black exterior with black leather interior with 127,000 old man driven miles. It has a "premium" factory stereo with 6 CD changer and subwoofer. I have no idea what "package" the car may or may not have. I've taken care of rear passenger side hub and brakes, rear driver side brakes and caliper, third brake light bulb. I still need to address a paint scuff on left front bumper. Also had to remove and re-set the rear window electric motors. They were fine until we had a deep freeze here in Wi, and I tried to open the windows and the motors just pulled the brackets right off the window glass. Don't know if anyone else experienced this.

This Lexus is not a typical car for me, I currently drive a Mini Cooper and off-road Wrangler YJ. I have never owned or desired a luxury car, only been driving off road trucks and sports cars - IH Scouts, Bronco, Jeep CJs, TJs and YJ, RX 7s, Mustang GT, Z28, etc. I absolutely love this Lexus, it moves good, is quiet, easy to drive, nice stereo. My other cars have been sitting on the driveway since I got it.

Your site and members have been extremely helpful in research and repair tips. I have one more issue to address but I will use the forum to do so.

Thanks for your site and assistance.