Curlyp

Hello Lexus Community,

Fist off, I am semi-new to the forums and fairly new to Lexus. I am reaching out to the community for advice and recommendations.

My first Lexus I owned was a 1998 SC400 when I was in the military (over 10+ years ago). I am looking to purchase my second Lexus; used, but new to me!

I am looking at a 2010 Lexus ES350 with 101,000 miles. The car has had two owners and has been serviced at the original dealer for all 100,000 miles. The car was sold to the second owner as a CPO.

The vehicle looks great cosmetically and is feels strong. I reviewed all the maintanence records. There were a few things replaced, but not sure if it is something to worry about.

The following sevice was performed:

98,000 - SEE LINE E/F C/S: TOW - IN, VEHICLE LEAKING ANTIFREEZE AND STALLED CK AND ADVISE - 98132 WATER PUMP LEAKING AND NEEDS REPLACING .00 SEE LINE E

REPLACE WATER PUMP,GASKET O RINGS,COOLANT PUMP, COOLANT - REPLACE - EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE AUTH# VSA3E5C5761 - 98132 UPON DIAGNOSIS FOUND THAT WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE IN WATER PUMP PULLEY BEARING. 161011 2.5HRS T1 - 64/T2 - 43 TECH 6565 REPLACED WATER PUMP ALONG WITH GASKET AND O - RINGS AND DRIVE BELT, ENSURE NO LEAK AND PROPER OPERATION AFTER
REPLADED DRIVE BELT SUGGEST ALSO DOING THE DRIVE BELT WHICH IS 60.00 AND NO LABOR WITH REPAIR DUE TO COOLANT GETTING ON BELT AND MAY START MAKING NOISE PREMATURLY - EXCESSIVE WEAR AUTH# VSA3EC5761 - 98132 FOUND DRIVE BELT TO BE MAKING SOME NOISE DUE TO COOLANT THAT HAD LEAKED ONTO IT WHILE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR 160251 .6HRS T1 - 91/T2 - 19 TECH 6565 REPLACED DRIVE BELT AS NEEDED AND ENSURED PROPER OPERATION AFTER REPAIRS WERE COM

65,000 - REPLACE INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE LEVER PRODUCT UPDATE DLB - REMEDY NOTICE - CERTAIN 2006 TO EARLY 2013 MY IS 250 IS 350 & IS - F CERTAIN 2007 TO EARLY 2013 MY ES 350 & ES 300H & CERTAIN 2013 MY GS 350 & GS 450H VEHICLES - INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE LEVER (HANDLE). - INTERNAL TRUNK REL LEVER - 65566 DLB 3611AA .3 HR TECH 6858. REPLACE INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE LEVER.

51,000 - SERVICE 50,000 MILES - SERVICE - 50,000 MILES - 51622 50K SERVICE WITH WIPER INSERTS 1.2 COMPLETED, BRAKES 6MM FRONT 4MM REAR, TIRES 6/32 FRONT AND REAR. BATTERY TESTED BAD AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. TECH 931

29,000 - DOOR SWITCH BASE CHROME DETERIORATION GUEST STATES ON THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CONTROLS THE CHROME SEEM TO BE PEELING - CHECK AND ADVISE - CHROME ON THE WINDOW CONTROL SWITCHWAS PEELING/COMING OFF. - 29499 74235 - 33020,74236 - 33020,74275 - 33030,74276 - 33030 BD - 9087 99/15 1.0 HR 6050 6050 COMPLETED REPLACEMENT OF ALL FOUR TRIM BEZELS FOR SWITCH COVERS THAT WERE PEELING.


I would like some advice and your thoughts on this vehicle. Should I be worried about it having 101,000 miles? Also, should I be worried about the above maintenance that was performed?

Thanks in advance for taking the time to read.

ESh

Stay away from this car. I think they drove it without coolant in it and maybe the engine overheated.

LexBob2

I agree. There are a lot of 2010 ES350's out there and depending on your budget, plenty with less than 101k on them.

12jimmyjam

Do you say that because they used the word stalled in the maintenance note? Just curious how you came to that conclusion.

To the OP, I think you'll love an ES (not necessarily this one). I've owned 3 and they are fantastic especially in terms of the balance of power and mpg.

ESh

Probably it stalled while the driver was driving it and that means business.

Curlyp

Thanks for the info everyone.

By the way, do you know if the 2013 LED strip head lights will fit on a 2010?