I have a 2006 Lexus ES330 with just over 205,000 miles finished in Blue Onyx Pearl on cashmere interior (yacht spec). Many don't appreciate how much luxury this car really has (heated/ventilated seats, HID headlights, rear sunshade, rain-sensing wipers on mine) and dismiss it as a boring car. Some people value comfort and not track/ 0-60 times, and let me tell you - the ride is churning-butter smooth!
It’s a fantastic car. I have an 05’ ES330 that we picked up five years ago with 131K miles for $5K from the second owner. All dealership maintained since purchased. I have put 30K miles on it and have had to do some work to replace parts, front struts and strut bearings, steering rack and pressure lines, valley plate reseal, and to make it completely bulletproof, I’ve replaced all coolant hoses, thermostat, water pump, timing belt, front seals, valve cover gaskets, lower control arms, tie rod ends, and made sure the transmission got a full service by dropping the pan, change the screen and fluid. Is a very solid engine and trans that will easily hit 300K miles or more with general maintenance. Tint the windows, put a nice touchscreen head unit and enjoy it for a long time to come!
Outstanding…. May I ask did you use aftermarket parts on all of that or did you stick with Lexus OEM? If aftermarket are all the parts working OK so far?
@@jonathanratliff4780 I only used Lexus OEM. I found a dealer that sells almost at wholesale, Bell Lexus in AZ. The only aftermarket I’ve used are the struts and one drive axle on the passenger side. The struts used are KYB, as the OEM were almost $2K to replace. KYB was one of the OEM manufacturers for Lexus back in the day. Yes, the OEM are better but the ride is like new and half the cost and are working really well. I was going to rebuild the axle with OEM parts but just didn’t have the time so went with a good new aftermarket part. Other than that, all engine, trans, and general maintenance are OEM. If you need to go aftermarket, stay away from the auto store parts and online, unheard of names. They are cheap and will fail really fast. OEM may seem expensive but when you compare their prices to the aftermarket, they aren’t much more and last for years…oh yeah…they fit perfectly too. I did buy a new aftermarket alternator from Advance Auto (Carquest Lifetime Warranty). It’s still working but it’s crazy noisy as the bearings are garbage. The difference in price from this unit to a reman Denso from Lexus was $50 and three days wait time…….I wish I waited and paid the $50.
@@cpfb68you say that now. Mine with 275k miles is burning through a quart of oil every 400 miles, most likely due to worn piston rings if I had to guess. Whole catalytic converter needs replacing. Plus it won’t shift into highway gear due to faulty knock sensor which is 1k to replace. Even with regularly changing the Power steering fluid it’s starting to drip a little bit. All very expensive repairs in the thousands of dollars. No amount of maintenance will save you once you get this many miles. And yes it was properly maintained throughout the years. 300k miles easily. Not so sure about that. Just warning you. Once you get around 260k miles, get your wallet ready
Yeah well I have this car with 275k miles and it’s burning through oil pretty rapidly. So unless this guy is lucky, problems will start to arise sooner rather than later
I have exact same car same year with 225k miles still running like a top! Excellent vehicle with just basic maintenance needed. Do keep in mind flex pipe is a common issue to fail for these.
You got an amazing deal for all that luxury Marty! Hope the ES330 treats you well. I have been binge watching alot of your Lexus content again especially with the IS350 since I just brought a 2008 IS350 with lower mileage 2 weeks ago after regrettably selling my 2010 Lexus IS350 to a someone in the family. I had it for 2 years and tastefully modified a lot thanks to your videos. I am doing the same with my now 2008 Blue Onyx Pearl IS350 this time plan to keep for as long as possible but modify OEM plus. Glad to see your doing Lexus content again your videos have inspired me to do things in good taste as well thank you 😄
I bought mine early last at 192 mileage from South Korea, and I'm riding it in my country Nigeria, very smooth ride, a lot of people admire mine because it clean and sound. Cost of maintenance isn't high.
The rear windows, if not used, will tend to be stuck and wont go up or down. Before you bring it to a mechanic, try holding the down button and slam the door hard a few times. That usually fix the problem. This is due to rain, dust and soap for car washes getting caked somewhere inside the door panel
Wow. I own two ‘03 ES300s and I somehow did not know this. I guess I never bothered to look into it and/or figured it was something internal. Thanks a bunch!!!
I picked up a 2006 ES 330 a couple months ago. Much like you, I've been slowly making improvements. Cool little car and runs great. I don't see a ton of TH-cam content on them. Mine was quite good in the snow and ice recently.
nice! how much did you pay for yours? Im looking to get one tomorrow, $3500 ( i think its a bargain, $2200 makin me jealous) with 200k miles in excellent condition
@@ericgonzales5057 make sure the timing belt is replaced recently, and check for any noises from the suspension system. Roll your windows down to hear any funny sound since this car’s sound dampening is too good lol
That’s an awesome car, especially in that black cherry color! My aunt had 2 of these cars, one right after the other. She got a new car ever year or two. My experience was that this car is absolutely one of the finest cars in the world. New or used.
I just bought a one owner 2004 ES330 w/169K for my 16yr old daughter. It is buttery smooth but it is very basic for a Lexus. I was a bit surprised that there is only one 12v outlet (the cig lighter). Our 2005 Infinity FX35 has 4 or 5 and I never even thought to look at that. I love that the steering column is NOT power adjust. Just the manual up/down. It seems like a very safe car for her to be driving... lets hope she doesn't notice the power outlet thing 🤣
3 years ago this month i bought a 1 owner 2002 ES300 with then 161k miles for $4,495, serviced thru 110k miles at a Lexus dealership. They had its original timing belt/water pump replaced at 87k miles along with the valve cover gasket. Black on black with California walnut trim interior. The dealer replaced the muffler when i bought it. Within the first 12-18 months i had to replace many 20 year old OEM parts, starter, alternator, exhaust flex pipe, AC compressor (was working but had a slight squeal), replaced all 4 struts since the back ones started leaking oil. Also, one of the ignition coils needed replacing at about 170k miles, so i decided to replace all 6 with new Denso units and denso plugs. Last fall the front brake calipers started to freeze up, had them replaced. Within the first few months i installed a double din Alpine touch screen with Apple car play and a hardwired back-up camera. Car is one of the best cars ive ever owned. Besides the LS430's the 4th gen ES's (02-06) are the best quality Lexus's ever built. There is one on YT posted about 4 years ago with then 596k highway miles ! Mine now has 181k miles and it will last many more years. I use 93 Octane and get 30-31 mpg on straight highway. I'll be getting the timing belt/water pump replaced next year. Getting close to retirement in about 3-4 years and I'll be keeping this beauty well into retirement. I do have more $ into it then what i paid, but its still worth every penny. I replaced all the important OEM parts and i change the synthetic oil myself every 5k miles. it burns about 1/2 quart between oil changes so the engine is performing great. All in im super happy and dont regret anything about this car purchase. Every button/switch on the car still works, rides like new with new struts. Its solid like a tank and quiet like a vault.
New to your videos. Are you planning on making a video of you checking/replacing the timing belt? Will you do it with the engine in the car? In our automotive class 10+ years ago we only messed with timing belts with engines out of the car on engine stands.
I’m looking at 2002 Lexus 330 with 201,000 miles. It is manufactured in Japan. Body in good shape and motor sounds good with just a small tick in engine. What steps do you recommend before purchasing vehicle? Your information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
The Canadian TV show Canada’s Worst Driver actually used an ES - a fourth-gen XV30 like this one - for the water tank challenge in Season 14 back in 2018. It looked like it might have been a 2001-2003 pre-facelift model under all that foam.
WOW.. I just bought my first car same car. 2004 Lexus sedan es330 and it has 110k miles. I picked it up for 7 grand. I live in. California and so there isn’t any rust or anything. It’s a beautiful car. Very grateful
We have this one it is a 2006 and it drives like a dream. Ours is the exact color as yours. My paint is chipping very badly. Guess we need a new paint job. We got ours at 75,000 miles 2 years ago. Really nice car.
heard somewhere that the paint for that specific color isn't as good as the rest. i have a silver '05 and aside from some sun fading the paint looks almost new
1990 volvo 240, 1,176,561 miles. Summer car Park ave 326,075 miles still runs but went to the crusher the body split in half. Just picked up an es330 for 1200 from an auction ad a work beater don't know much about them but hope it treats me well.
I just mine last week. $2000 with 145k. Transmission is doing that thing that these transmissions do with 2-3rd. Should last quite a while. I'll be swapping out that transmission whenever it goes out. I should hopefully get another 150k miles before I finally get another car
Deciding between getting one of these (for a bitch cheaper) or a es350. I like how the 350 has the timing chain so don’t have to worry about that, but I can also get a fairly low mileage es330 for a few grand cheaper. Both should be awesome commuters
@@TheLensOfMartin would you do the transmission fluid change in the ls460 yourself or rather take it to dealer? I’m debating to even get it done since don’t have issues
Good luck with the Lexus Es 330, I own a 2005 Lexus Es 330, i picked it up with 47,000 original miles. I luv my Lexus. The only thing I heard that might need attention later is the starter goes out close to what the mileage is on yours. I call it my Japanese Mercedes.
I just got one for 1200 got a bad tie rod.. it shook really bad and the previous owner thought it was sun serious.. and sold it dirt cheap.. I deff got a steal
Thanks for your video. I am looking for a used car for my daughter who is graduating school, and got an offer for Lexus 2004 SE 330, 90k miles, no rust, 5900. It belonged to an old lady who didn't put too many miles on it. This is alittle more than I was expecting for a student. On the other hand my mothers heart would feel better knowing my kid drives such a safe and reliable car. I have done so much research on it. I had this car back in 2005. But it being 20 years old kinda scares me lol Its a dark blue color, no navigation screen. So obviously thats a con. Also no back up camera and no Aux input. But that should not be a huge breakdeal. The mechanic told me he guarantees this car can take another 200 000 miles, just needs basic maintenance. I'm just afraid it will become antique in 5 years. But I also won't lie, its classic design doesn't look outdated to me even being 20 years old. In fact, I like it more than modern design.
Hope this helps but I've had mine for almost 20 yrs now and I've had little to no problems with it. I was about to get another car because the ride wasn't as smooth and I felt like something just wasn't right so I thought I just needed another car. Mechanic told me I just needed basic maintenance ( 1 coil and spark plugs changed) I did and to my amazement😮 the car is now literally running just as it did and maybe even better than when I first got it years ago. It's now at about 156000. Looks and feels impressively great. Most reliable car on the market. Keep up with the maintenance ( 100 k+)and you'll be fine...I didn't have to change mine until around 156k but now it's like new😊. 90k for 5600😢 knowing what I now know, I wouldn't even think twice....Take it for a nice long test drive and if something isn't right, you would definitely know driving this lexus brand👌. From my personal experience, I would have to agree with your mechanic😂
Love my 2005 Lexus es330 just purchased it about 2monthsxago from the original owner with 74k on it .. timing belt done water pump and filters so far .. still working on the rest 🙌
Wsp my es330 friends 😎 I got an 05 es330 292k miles runs cherry I’ve done a few things to it window tint led interior lights system was good enough to get me in my car crew I got some mods coming 🔜 nothing too crazy but definitely won’t b stock in the next month or so😎💯🔥
After Searching for Weeks..wadingvthrough Scammers & Cheats..I found a 05 Es330 with 122k for $5500.Timing & water pump done at 90k. Clean Interior with zero dents..Cream Puff
I have two 2003 ES300’s. One I bought over two years ago for $1800 with 138k miles. Needed a wheel bearing and an O2 sensor at the time, as well as some odds and ends, and a starter some time later. Today it has almost 175k miles. A few months ago, I needed to put on rear struts and an exhaust ‘mid pipe’ to pass inspection. All said and done, about $400 for that and the parts. Shop told me I should consider getting a different car, so I did it myself. 😂😂😂 The second one I bought fairly recently for $2000, with 126k miles. Would not start due to a bad neutral safety switch and sat for 1.5 years as a result. Replaced that, and the car started, ran, and was good to go, but needed HID ballasts/bulbs, plus other odds and ends. Have $2700 into it, including inspection. So, all in all, I am likely less than $6000 deep into the two of them. Considering they were $35,000 cars when new, back in 2003, I’d say that ain’t too bad. Over 90% off not adjusting for inflation. Plus, they are pretty bulletproof cars, despite being more than 20 years old. Between the two of them, I see no reason why I wouldn’t be able to get at least another combined 150k-250k miles. Also, only complaint with these cars is the cup holders… then again that says a lot about how good these are 😂 Side note: I suggest you get rid of that steering wheel cover and enjoy the quality of the stock wheel. Very nicely made with wood grain portions like the rest of the interior. If you ever disconnect the battery and the car does not idle properly afterwards, you’ll need to clean the throttle body, not hard to do, but is a fairly common occurrence as these get into higher miles. Had to do it on both of mine.
Had a 60k mile es300 with a trd kit on it got stolen n stripped off insurance money I got one of these a 04 es330 had 110k on it and 5 years later after only oil changes brakes n tires it’s still flawless as a daily I got a silver one black interior mark levinson audio . Also have a is350 2014 love em both but the es is my baby 😆
Total Grandma car. My housemate has it. Don't even feel safe driving to the grocery store with it lol. Like a boat. Which would be your remedy for her? - Honda Accord 2010 4 cylinder coupe or 2010 Lexus IS 250 or 350 AWD? She drives a lot for her job on the road and has a bad lower back.
@@mez6256 burns quart of oil every 400 miles. Non functional knock sensor preventing car from shifting into highway gear. Whole exhaust system plus catalytic converter system needs replacing. Bad acceleration. Could be the converter or knock sensor. Or something internal. And yes oil was always changed every 4-5k miles with synthetic. Also engine coolant was always changed at recommended intervals. Power steering fluid was changed regularly and is still starting to drip. All in all it’s gonna be thousands of dollars to fix everything. Did you know it cost 1k to replace a knock sensor
Since the ISF...yeah. Great cars just a little small for my needs at the moment. The LS is huge and I love it lol. The ES is a little small for me, too.
Sure, but those are double the cost and don’t ride as nicely. And then you have the fear of the battery going bad on an older used one and I don’t feel like fixing that 😂
These had the highest quality interiors- plush leather and wood, nice gauges. Quiet and smooth, yet torquey. l'd love one as a commuter / daily.
They’re surprisingly quick 😂
@@MittenISFyeeea I drive one and it’s got pretty good acceleration
I have a 2006 Lexus ES330 with just over 205,000 miles finished in Blue Onyx Pearl on cashmere interior (yacht spec). Many don't appreciate how much luxury this car really has (heated/ventilated seats, HID headlights, rear sunshade, rain-sensing wipers on mine) and dismiss it as a boring car. Some people value comfort and not track/ 0-60 times, and let me tell you - the ride is churning-butter smooth!
yes! It even has memory setting for passenger seat, which is rare even today. That was a 2005-2006 only feature.
It’s a fantastic car. I have an 05’ ES330 that we picked up five years ago with 131K miles for $5K from the second owner. All dealership maintained since purchased. I have put 30K miles on it and have had to do some work to replace parts, front struts and strut bearings, steering rack and pressure lines, valley plate reseal, and to make it completely bulletproof, I’ve replaced all coolant hoses, thermostat, water pump, timing belt, front seals, valve cover gaskets, lower control arms, tie rod ends, and made sure the transmission got a full service by dropping the pan, change the screen and fluid. Is a very solid engine and trans that will easily hit 300K miles or more with general maintenance. Tint the windows, put a nice touchscreen head unit and enjoy it for a long time to come!
Outstanding…. May I ask did you use aftermarket parts on all of that or did you stick with Lexus OEM? If aftermarket are all the parts working OK so far?
@@jonathanratliff4780 I only used Lexus OEM. I found a dealer that sells almost at wholesale, Bell Lexus in AZ.
The only aftermarket I’ve used are the struts and one drive axle on the passenger side. The struts used are KYB, as the OEM were almost $2K to replace. KYB was one of the OEM manufacturers for Lexus back in the day. Yes, the OEM are better but the ride is like new and half the cost and are working really well. I was going to rebuild the axle with OEM parts but just didn’t have the time so went with a good new aftermarket part. Other than that, all engine, trans, and general maintenance are OEM. If you need to go aftermarket, stay away from the auto store parts and online, unheard of names. They are cheap and will fail really fast. OEM may seem expensive but when you compare their prices to the aftermarket, they aren’t much more and last for years…oh yeah…they fit perfectly too. I did buy a new aftermarket alternator from Advance Auto (Carquest Lifetime Warranty). It’s still working but it’s crazy noisy as the bearings are garbage. The difference in price from this unit to a reman Denso from Lexus was $50 and three days wait time…….I wish I waited and paid the $50.
You forgot replace the engine.
@@billithekid104 don’t need to. It’s bulletproof.
@@cpfb68you say that now. Mine with 275k miles is burning through a quart of oil every 400 miles, most likely due to worn piston rings if I had to guess. Whole catalytic converter needs replacing. Plus it won’t shift into highway gear due to faulty knock sensor which is 1k to replace. Even with regularly changing the Power steering fluid it’s starting to drip a little bit. All very expensive repairs in the thousands of dollars. No amount of maintenance will save you once you get this many miles. And yes it was properly maintained throughout the years. 300k miles easily. Not so sure about that. Just warning you. Once you get around 260k miles, get your wallet ready
$2,200!? What a steal! Hope it treats you well
Exactly I looked up o e here in Cali a 2005 ES330 with 248,000 for $10,000 at a dealership I was like no thanks
@@JoseFernandez-dd4idJust picked one up today for 2600 super mint had 165k miles!
@@druggedunicorn5340 What state do you live in? Also, is it clean title? And lastly, did you buy it from a private person or a stealership?
@@druggedunicorn5340 That is a hell of a deal
Yeah well I have this car with 275k miles and it’s burning through oil pretty rapidly. So unless this guy is lucky, problems will start to arise sooner rather than later
I have exact same car same year with 225k miles still running like a top! Excellent vehicle with just basic maintenance needed. Do keep in mind flex pipe is a common issue to fail for these.
i had my exhaust flex pipe replaced at about 170k miles on my 2002 ES300. amazing car
What is the flex pipe you are referring to ?
You got an amazing deal for all that luxury Marty! Hope the ES330 treats you well. I have been binge watching alot of your Lexus content again especially with the IS350 since I just brought a 2008 IS350 with lower mileage 2 weeks ago after regrettably selling my 2010 Lexus IS350 to a someone in the family. I had it for 2 years and tastefully modified a lot thanks to your videos. I am doing the same with my now 2008 Blue Onyx Pearl IS350 this time plan to keep for as long as possible but modify OEM plus. Glad to see your doing Lexus content again your videos have inspired me to do things in good taste as well thank you 😄
I bought mine early last at 192 mileage from South Korea, and I'm riding it in my country Nigeria, very smooth ride, a lot of people admire mine because it clean and sound. Cost of maintenance isn't high.
The rear windows, if not used, will tend to be stuck and wont go up or down. Before you bring it to a mechanic, try holding the down button and slam the door hard a few times. That usually fix the problem. This is due to rain, dust and soap for car washes getting caked somewhere inside the door panel
My '05 had stuck window..talked dude down extra $500..just went outside with heavy hand..Voila..window down..Thanks
@@mroakland420 you're welcomed! Crazy how a little search save you so much huh
Wow. I own two ‘03 ES300s and I somehow did not know this. I guess I never bothered to look into it and/or figured it was something internal. Thanks a bunch!!!
Just came from Sofyan's channel and watched his review of the Vibe! Loving the "new to you" 2004 ES 330! Can't wait to see what you do with it!
I picked up a 2006 ES 330 a couple months ago. Much like you, I've been slowly making improvements. Cool little car and runs great. I don't see a ton of TH-cam content on them. Mine was quite good in the snow and ice recently.
nice! how much did you pay for yours? Im looking to get one tomorrow, $3500 ( i think its a bargain, $2200 makin me jealous) with 200k miles in excellent condition
@@ericgonzales5057 make sure the timing belt is replaced recently, and check for any noises from the suspension system. Roll your windows down to hear any funny sound since this car’s sound dampening is too good lol
There is a 2002 ES300 like mine on YT posted 4 years ago with then 596k highway miles. Mine has 181k miles and going strong
W purchase. Had one before my ISF and it was smooooth.
That’s an awesome car, especially in that black cherry color!
My aunt had 2 of these cars, one right after the other. She got a new car ever year or two.
My experience was that this car is absolutely one of the finest cars in the world. New or used.
Show the timing belt change out
Awesome deal. Seats are in great shape. 👍
I got a 05 es330 and it runs super smoooth. Only thing is the timing belt is a belt not a chain. But overall super easy to work on
Yup the only downfall, the belt needs changed every 90k or so
I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing
I just bought a one owner 2004 ES330 w/169K for my 16yr old daughter. It is buttery smooth but it is very basic for a Lexus. I was a bit surprised that there is only one 12v outlet (the cig lighter). Our 2005 Infinity FX35 has 4 or 5 and I never even thought to look at that. I love that the steering column is NOT power adjust. Just the manual up/down. It seems like a very safe car for her to be driving... lets hope she doesn't notice the power outlet thing 🤣
3 years ago this month i bought a 1 owner 2002 ES300 with then 161k miles for $4,495, serviced thru 110k miles at a Lexus dealership. They had its original timing belt/water pump replaced at 87k miles along with the valve cover gasket. Black on black with California walnut trim interior. The dealer replaced the muffler when i bought it. Within the first 12-18 months i had to replace many 20 year old OEM parts, starter, alternator, exhaust flex pipe, AC compressor (was working but had a slight squeal), replaced all 4 struts since the back ones started leaking oil. Also, one of the ignition coils needed replacing at about 170k miles, so i decided to replace all 6 with new Denso units and denso plugs. Last fall the front brake calipers started to freeze up, had them replaced. Within the first few months i installed a double din Alpine touch screen with Apple car play and a hardwired back-up camera. Car is one of the best cars ive ever owned. Besides the LS430's the 4th gen ES's (02-06) are the best quality Lexus's ever built. There is one on YT posted about 4 years ago with then 596k highway miles ! Mine now has 181k miles and it will last many more years. I use 93 Octane and get 30-31 mpg on straight highway. I'll be getting the timing belt/water pump replaced next year. Getting close to retirement in about 3-4 years and I'll be keeping this beauty well into retirement. I do have more $ into it then what i paid, but its still worth every penny. I replaced all the important OEM parts and i change the synthetic oil myself every 5k miles. it burns about 1/2 quart between oil changes so the engine is performing great. All in im super happy and dont regret anything about this car purchase. Every button/switch on the car still works, rides like new with new struts. Its solid like a tank and quiet like a vault.
New to your videos. Are you planning on making a video of you checking/replacing the timing belt? Will you do it with the engine in the car? In our automotive class 10+ years ago we only messed with timing belts with engines out of the car on engine stands.
Please let me know the brand and model of the radio
My first car was an 03 lexus es300, i sold it with 250k in 2017 and regret it. Wish i still had it, stupidly smooth and luxurious
I’m looking at 2002 Lexus 330 with 201,000 miles. It is manufactured in Japan. Body in good shape and motor sounds good with just a small tick in engine. What steps do you recommend before purchasing vehicle? Your information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Would you buy one with some front bumper damage? They say it is cosmetic.
The Canadian TV show Canada’s Worst Driver actually used an ES - a fourth-gen XV30 like this one - for the water tank challenge in Season 14 back in 2018. It looked like it might have been a 2001-2003 pre-facelift model under all that foam.
WOW.. I just bought my first car same car. 2004 Lexus sedan es330 and it has 110k miles. I picked it up for 7 grand. I live in. California and so there isn’t any rust or anything. It’s a beautiful car. Very grateful
I know that car and lets just say its a good thing it can't talk lol
We have this one it is a 2006 and it drives like a dream. Ours is the exact color as yours. My paint is chipping very badly. Guess we need a new paint job. We got ours at 75,000 miles 2 years ago. Really nice car.
heard somewhere that the paint for that specific color isn't as good as the rest. i have a silver '05 and aside from some sun fading the paint looks almost new
1990 volvo 240, 1,176,561 miles. Summer car
Park ave 326,075 miles still runs but went to the crusher the body split in half. Just picked up an es330 for 1200 from an auction ad a work beater don't know much about them but hope it treats me well.
I just mine last week. $2000 with 145k. Transmission is doing that thing that these transmissions do with 2-3rd. Should last quite a while. I'll be swapping out that transmission whenever it goes out. I should hopefully get another 150k miles before I finally get another car
Nice find!
Deciding between getting one of these (for a bitch cheaper) or a es350. I like how the 350 has the timing chain so don’t have to worry about that, but I can also get a fairly low mileage es330 for a few grand cheaper. Both should be awesome commuters
Just sold my 04 ES was hard to let it go but needed a bigger vehicle for business
I never liked the look but I know Lexus es is an upgrade of the Avalon. Whats the mpg on the LS? I always wanted one but the mpg sucks I might pass
My 06 sequoia always show similar 14 miles per gallon even with it maintained.
A ls460 is 20-24 city/hwy
Weighs about 4200 lbs and well it’s roomy for a sedan plus the trunk space is amazing, definitely faster than the sequoia
I get like 17-19 but maybe that'll change with the fixed injectors
@@TheLensOfMartin would you do the transmission fluid change in the ls460 yourself or rather take it to dealer? I’m debating to even get it done since don’t have issues
Good luck with the Lexus Es 330, I own a 2005 Lexus Es 330, i picked it up with 47,000 original miles. I luv my Lexus. The only thing I heard that might need attention later is the starter goes out close to what the mileage is on yours. I call it my Japanese Mercedes.
I just got one for 1200 got a bad tie rod.. it shook really bad and the previous owner thought it was sun serious.. and sold it dirt cheap.. I deff got a steal
Thanks for your video. I am looking for a used car for my daughter who is graduating school, and got an offer for Lexus 2004 SE 330, 90k miles, no rust, 5900. It belonged to an old lady who didn't put too many miles on it. This is alittle more than I was expecting for a student. On the other hand my mothers heart would feel better knowing my kid drives such a safe and reliable car. I have done so much research on it. I had this car back in 2005. But it being 20 years old kinda scares me lol
Its a dark blue color, no navigation screen. So obviously thats a con. Also no back up camera and no Aux input. But that should not be a huge breakdeal.
The mechanic told me he guarantees this car can take another 200 000 miles, just needs basic maintenance. I'm just afraid it will become antique in 5 years. But I also won't lie, its classic design doesn't look outdated to me even being 20 years old. In fact, I like it more than modern design.
Hope this helps but I've had mine for almost 20 yrs now and I've had little to no problems with it. I was about to get another car because the ride wasn't as smooth and I felt like something just wasn't right so I thought I just needed another car. Mechanic told me I just needed basic maintenance ( 1 coil and spark plugs changed) I did and to my amazement😮 the car is now literally running just as it did and maybe even better than when I first got it years ago. It's now at about 156000. Looks and feels impressively great. Most reliable car on the market. Keep up with the maintenance ( 100 k+)and you'll be fine...I didn't have to change mine until around 156k but now it's like new😊. 90k for 5600😢 knowing what I now know, I wouldn't even think twice....Take it for a nice long test drive and if something isn't right, you would definitely know driving this lexus brand👌. From my personal experience, I would have to agree with your mechanic😂
Dang, I just got one with 84k for $6,900 … 2006 fully loaded and drives like a dream!
Love my 2005 Lexus es330 just purchased it about 2monthsxago from the original owner with 74k on it .. timing belt done water pump and filters so far .. still working on the rest 🙌
74k but it’s still a 20 year old car with 20 year old parts. Have your wallet ready just in case
I’m liking it mate
Very nice cruiser
Would running 87 mess up the cats?
Wsp my es330 friends 😎 I got an 05 es330 292k miles runs cherry I’ve done a few things to it window tint led interior lights system was good enough to get me in my car crew
I got some mods coming 🔜 nothing too crazy but definitely won’t b stock in the next month or so😎💯🔥
After Searching for Weeks..wadingvthrough Scammers & Cheats..I found a 05 Es330 with 122k for $5500.Timing & water pump done at 90k. Clean Interior with zero dents..Cream Puff
I have two 2003 ES300’s.
One I bought over two years ago for $1800 with 138k miles. Needed a wheel bearing and an O2 sensor at the time, as well as some odds and ends, and a starter some time later. Today it has almost 175k miles. A few months ago, I needed to put on rear struts and an exhaust ‘mid pipe’ to pass inspection. All said and done, about $400 for that and the parts. Shop told me I should consider getting a different car, so I did it myself. 😂😂😂
The second one I bought fairly recently for $2000, with 126k miles. Would not start due to a bad neutral safety switch and sat for 1.5 years as a result. Replaced that, and the car started, ran, and was good to go, but needed HID ballasts/bulbs, plus other odds and ends. Have $2700 into it, including inspection.
So, all in all, I am likely less than $6000 deep into the two of them. Considering they were $35,000 cars when new, back in 2003, I’d say that ain’t too bad. Over 90% off not adjusting for inflation. Plus, they are pretty bulletproof cars, despite being more than 20 years old. Between the two of them, I see no reason why I wouldn’t be able to get at least another combined 150k-250k miles.
Also, only complaint with these cars is the cup holders… then again that says a lot about how good these are 😂
Side note: I suggest you get rid of that steering wheel cover and enjoy the quality of the stock wheel. Very nicely made with wood grain portions like the rest of the interior.
If you ever disconnect the battery and the car does not idle properly afterwards, you’ll need to clean the throttle body, not hard to do, but is a fairly common occurrence as these get into higher miles. Had to do it on both of mine.
where did u find that beautiful 2k deal
Had a 60k mile es300 with a trd kit on it got stolen n stripped off insurance money I got one of these a 04 es330 had 110k on it and 5 years later after only oil changes brakes n tires it’s still flawless as a daily I got a silver one black interior mark levinson audio . Also have a is350 2014 love em both but the es is my baby 😆
Got the same car with 51,000 original miles for $5800 . The car drives like a cloud ☁️
You lie. 55k miles 😂😂😂
Total Grandma car. My housemate has it. Don't even feel safe driving to the grocery store with it lol. Like a boat. Which would be your remedy for her? - Honda Accord 2010 4 cylinder coupe or 2010 Lexus IS 250 or 350 AWD? She drives a lot for her job on the road and has a bad lower back.
we still have one
370k miles
In Saudi Arabia hot weather with no maintenance
Impressive for me 😂
Do the car a favor.and do some maintenance
No maintenance. Cap. I got this car with 275k miles and with regular maintenance it’s still starting to have major problems with the engine
@@xxCodslayerson will a 275k is still impressive
@@xxCodslayerson major problem like what? Regular maintenanc like what?
Do you change the oil every 11k miles and up with cheap oil?
@@mez6256 burns quart of oil every 400 miles. Non functional knock sensor preventing car from shifting into highway gear. Whole exhaust system plus catalytic converter system needs replacing. Bad acceleration. Could be the converter or knock sensor. Or something internal. And yes oil was always changed every 4-5k miles with synthetic. Also engine coolant was always changed at recommended intervals. Power steering fluid was changed regularly and is still starting to drip. All in all it’s gonna be thousands of dollars to fix everything. Did you know it cost 1k to replace a knock sensor
I just bought one today for 3 grand with 81 thousand miles I’m happy with it
That’s a fantastic deal, good for you!
81k miles? Nice find
Wow u stole it! Good job!
Still a 20 year old car with 20 year old parts. Have your wallet ready just in case
guess you are out of the IS line??
Since the ISF...yeah. Great cars just a little small for my needs at the moment. The LS is huge and I love it lol. The ES is a little small for me, too.
Hope your back with one again one day 🙂@@TheLensOfMartin
get her a Prius
Sure, but those are double the cost and don’t ride as nicely. And then you have the fear of the battery going bad on an older used one and I don’t feel like fixing that 😂
Rock that
That's cherry!
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