@@BmwMe-uh9sy So sure of yourself huh? He actually took it in for service at the correct intervals. The previous owner did the same. Previous owner's maintenance book showed the car had a shit ton of electronics and drivetrain components replaced under warranty. The POS cooling system was plastic too. The damn thing didn't even have an oil dipstick, and long behold, the only way you could check the oil level, the screen inside the car, broke costing about $500 to have it replaced.
2007 ES350 white/tan, I bought it used from Lexus certified at 45K mi. and 2 yrs old for $23K. Today, it's 229K and still run like new. I love it very much.
My grandmother bought an 07 ES350 same colors as yours at DCH Lexus of Santa Barbara. She’s never been happier with a car in her life. I love driving it, more than my 05 ES330 even.
Other than the the Toyotas built by Mazda, BMW/Magna Steyr and Subaru I completely agree. I have a 2005 GM (Pontiac Vibe) made by Toyota and I could not be happier.
Since it was new, I have owned a 2003 Lexus IS300. By far, the most reliable car I have ever owned. 317k miles on it and still going as strong as ever. It has never given me any problems. Toyota/Lexus is the unquestioned leader of reliability in the car industry. PERIOD.
I also have a 2004 Lexus ES330 with only 153,000 miles on it. It's been in our family since 2005 when my wife's grandmother bought it practically brand new and then my mother-in-law took it over when the grandmother passed. Now my wife and I have it. Such a nice car. I am contemplating about giving it to my daughter as her first car.
I know someone in Southern California who makes $400-600k per year and just bought this Lexus for reliability. He wanted to buy something new at a dealership but he felt he was getting ripped off through the sales process and just went out and got this. I think he made a smart choice after seeing this video!
🤣 4 years later.. Tell us how much money has he dumped into it repairing all of the dry rotted plastic, pleather and gaskets.. That's the biggest downside of owning an older model car/truck. I know because I own several older model vehicles for that exact reason. They do have some major benefits over newer models, but there are also so major drawbacks that come along with it.
@@AerialEscape your definetly talking about american cars. I have owned this exact car for 3 years now and the plastics still look new. The leather is amazing and real leather in fact. The only thing its needed was a strut.
Simon C good observation,fatter individuals do put more wear & tear on a vehicle,even your shocks get affected as well....Been preaching this for a while now,that’s why I recommend full sized trucks for the bigger person.
@@penvon being fat is not a problem . Over the years, I've seen many fat individuals eager to pursue weight reduction on their cars but not their weight.
Simon C I’m in no way trying to offend any “fat” individual,but I think they should pick a vehicle better suited for them.4runners are a great choice. I’ve always been told by “self proclaimed” car enthusiasts that bigger women (the ones with the large butts) tend to damage shocks/springs on a car & your seats as well.I’ve never dated a bigger woman so I can’t say if those are facts or not.
When it comes to a car lasting 600k miles, you also gotta mention having a good driver. You don’t have a 600k mile car in good condition by having a driver that beats on it and doesn’t maintain it well
that's the thing, everyone thinks "driving hard" is just so bad for your car. cars are meant to be driven, your car has its own safety features. sure you'll be putting more wear on it, but it's not like you're "damaging" it. by that logic, just driving the car normally since any drive is wear is damaging the car.
@@smr0m670 I don't think so really. If you are pounding the engine and letting it go to say 4-6K RPM it has to work a lot harder along with the transmission than a slower acceleration with a shift around 2K as the manual suggests. If you slam on the brakes you also put extra strain on the suspension components, just like you would taking hard fast corners all the time.
@@AnalogWolf shift around 2k is stupid for at least my lexus (it would get no where.) i have an es 300 that was my dads since brand new, and he beat the SHIT out of it. i today as now it's mine, continue to beat the SHIT out of it. it's at 292k miles now, literally runs completely fine. regular maintenance (not just oil changes and such, everything) goes a real long way
This car is a testament to three things. 1 Toyota craftsmanship and reliability. 2 the previous owner (s) took great care of it! 3 warm climate. The weather here in the Midwest makes it impossible for even Lexus to make it that high in miles.
I had to move back into Indiana from North Carolina with my LS 430. 50% of the reason i want to get out of here is because the winter's here really eat up car's left and right. I want to keep mine as long as possible and living in the salt belt isn't helping!
Great Buy!!Try & Find Out When T.Belt Serv.Was Perf.,As ES330 Eng.is an Interference Eng.Meaning if The T.Belt Breaks from Going Over 90,000 mls.Serv.Interval or Tensioner Goes Bad From Not Being Repl.@ First Belt.Serv.& Eats the T Belt Up,UR ENG.WILL BE TOAST.I BOUGHT A 04 USED ONE,MYSELF & LUCKILY Prev.Owner Had the 1 st T.Belt Serv.Performed @ Dealer I Bought it From.My Dealer Reports All Dealer Serv.Thru CAR FAX, & MOST DEALERS That Do the Serv.Insist the Tensioner To Be Repl.Some Mechs.Only Repl. the Tensioner if Cust.Asks For It to BE REPL.
I just got a 2005 Lexus Es 330 with 101k miles for 2900 (private seller) 14 yrs of lexus maintenance on paper, original toolset, elderly driven and wheelchair scrapes on rear door. I already thought it was a good deal until I saw THIS VIDEO. WHOA.
I sold my 2013 ford interceptor sedan aka taurus with 116 miles and bought a 2002 lexus es300 for $6,000 with 63,000 miles in great condition! Was garage kept for the most of the time by this older lady, whom can't drive no more due to her age. Not sure if i did a good buy?
i had a 2008 es350 with 160,000 miles, suspension was soft and ran great but had few recalls for gumy dashboard, air bag malfunction, water pump leaked.
All very minor issues compared to domestic or German POS cars. Hell I can do a water pump on these with my eyes closed. All things considered you got lucky.
I have a 2008 ES350, it has 180k as of last week, all I have replaced is a coil pack. Everything else is original. I absolutely LOVE MY LEXUS! I will for sure buy another ES, they're just too good. Keeping up with the preventative maintenance, it has been quite solid. Like you said, the suspension gets quite soft after about 150k, but it still drives great.
@Jonathan McCully I have to agree, especially the 2007 models. They were definitely not nearly as reliable as previous ES's. I feel like around 2009 is when they cleared up most of the drivability issues at least, they definitely didn't fix the dash melting problem until 2013. My 2008 has 180k, it has been a fantastic car. Keep up on maintenance and it'll outrun any domestic or German vehicles (at least in cost of long-term ownership). Original engine and transmission, still purrs!
I will own one, Lexus is my favorite brand. Had most brands over the years and have enjoyed several Toyotas. Lexus is Toyota on steroids. I bet that Lexus still drives like a brand new car too.
Japan has simply made the world a more reliable place. Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Suzuki, Isuzu, Daihatsu, Mitsubishi, Nissan (until it's marriage to the French dinosaur Renault), Kawasaki, Yamaha, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Hitachi, Panasonic, Fuji, Subaru, Citizen, Seiko.... what a country! What manufacturing!
I have a 2003 es300 with 260k and it still drives and looks like new. I’m gonna replace it with another es when I graduate college because I know it’s gonna be reliable and last forever
Hey bro.. Dont do it.. Dont upgrade just cause its the same car.. New lexus and Toyota's are garbage.. Better than most but still bad.. Most new cars are.. Unless you are talking about a 2008 or something.. Thats different.. But a 2k19 car. Do your homework..
@@dbdnrbdb Haha garbage? That's a little extreme. I do think quality as a whole has gone downhill across the industry. I do think also that Japan-built vehicles are the way to go with Toyota/Lexus. I'm averaging 3K miles a month with my 2016 Toyota 4Runner and haven't had any issues with quality. I know the frame is going to be a problem one day though haha.
I have a 2011 Toyota Camry LE with 673200 miles and still runs like a clock, oil changed at 7000 miles and maintenance done by myself and the engine wasn’t even touched
Lexus is all about quality quality quality quality quality quality from day one amazing cars to have when Toyota started making cars They promised the world 🌎 that there quality will always be the best and since then never changed and Lexus IS on the same level of quality thank you Toyota for been aunist to your customers Made in Japan means best quality and that’s for sure
Mr M M yes i dont have Lexsus,but i have a Toyota carina 1997 model never break down for me from Day one and to day. I em still have my Toyota to day and I love that car. I will never Bay European crap shit . Toyota will allways be no one. peaple love Toyota over the would.
@jo camble I love the Lexus/Toyota quality. As a former Avalon owner I know. No one can compare or come close. However, why don't I have one then? I find all of those vehicles boring. Life is short and want a little kick and style when I drive.
@@vel6979 what do you mean I'm sorry I don't understand your math he said it has 596,000 you say 7,000 more for a million just asking maybe you can enlighten me,I really like the style of that car
I have a lexus ls430 2001. My car has 296000 miles. No major problems at all. I just replaced radiator at 250000 miles. Just regular maintenance brake pads, timing belt, water pump, serpentine belt spark plugs and pulleys. This car are built like a tank every mechanic says it can go till pass 500000 miles.
I just bought 2002 Lexus ES 300 from auction. 268,00 miles. I can’t wait for it to cone its being towed from another city to me. Thank you for your comment. I’m hoping there’s not to much wrong with car.
And the best thing about this Lexus? It has sensibly sized wheels for a smooth ride, optimum fuel economy and much lower tire replacement costs. #SaveSideWall
@@Brian-Burke As Vice-President of the Sidewall Society, I am duty-bound to educate the population about the grave dangers of the faddish bling rims blighting the automotive landscape. If you could see the mid-winter craters emerging where the potholes used to be, you might fully comprehend why I take my responsibility so seriously. ;)
People only talk about lexus quality. People often forget that lexus owners are the most careful kind of people while people driving bmws n mercs are mostly jerks who buy a new car every 3 yrs. I know I am stereotyping but a careful owner can quadruple a cars life.
That is the single most amazing thing I have ever seen! Nearly 600k and it looks BRAND NEW show me any other car in the world like this!!! Lexus is the gold standard of reliability
I work at a rival dealer nissan but driven every brand fom hyundai to mercedes and lexus and toyota camry avalon rides as nice as bmw and mercedes cost half and last longer with way less repairs and maintenance
Omg 87 Supra!! Almost had a twin turbo bought a brand new Corvette instead! Those were the days so many different variations and colors and all cars were completely different! GoodBye flip up headlights safety issue now! Cars are boring and suck nowadays unless you spend the big bucks.
I’m in my 20’s and I recently purchased a 2005 ES330. I wanted something durable, that I could take road trips in, but still nice. This video + the reviews are so reassuring! I recently took a road trip to MS to visit family and it was the best experience! I haven’t had one issue! I got the oil changed about 2 weeks ago! I’ll be happy to come back and share my amazing Lexus story with you guys once I put some more love and experience into her!! Cheers!🥳🌟💫
@@eseobaro8762 hi!! Sorry for the late reply. I ended up having the vehicle for almost a year. I will say that I still think it’s a great car, but I did have a couple of electrical issues with it. The last time, all of the lights on the dash flashed, & then the entire car died. Couldn’t get it to jump. Apparently the CPU crashed. It was $700+ dollars to get repaired. I just decided to get a different car that will last the long haul- without being afraid or nervous that something will happen. Wishing you the best of luck!
@@eseobaro8762 I bought one with around 100,000 miles and it currently almost had 160,000. Changed all the fluids, did the brakes, a couple bushings that's about it. Runs like a brand new car and I am absolutely AMAZED how well it rides. This car is a gem, one of a kind and the best financial move I made so far. Absolutely consider this gen ES, you won't be disappointed.
@@eseobaro8762 I bought a 2004 Lexus ES330 4 years ago for $3000. It had 110,000 miles and now its over 140k. I have only taken it in for oil changes and other basic maintenance. Super reliable, I took it on multiple road trips and drove it straight through from Denver to Portland with no issues. The interior is super comfy and it has a lot of features for an 04. I do not regret getting it one bit.
I just bought a 1997 Lexus es300 with 308k miles for $500. Now at 480k miles with a little powersteering and engine oil leak. Still running like a champ. Never once broke and left me stranded compare to my 2011 bmw 3 series. I love it. I'm trying to run it to the ground and this thing won't die!
And it won’t die they are extremely resilient vehicles you still see 1992-96 running like nothing and I’m certain that the ones I’ve seen have extremely high miles but good maintenance it will always remain loyal
I just purchased a 2003 Lexus ES 300 white pearl with 43,000 original miles. The vehicle was elderly owned in Naples, Florida. I purchased it for 10,900. I hope to get a lot of use out of it.
I have an 05 ES330 with every available option on it. Nav, power Rear sun shade, sport tuning suspension, rain sensing wipers, 17’ 6 spoke chrome rims, heated and ventilated seats, adjustable pedals, etc. I absolutely love it. Bought it a year ago with 182k miles, now have 203k on it. So comfortable and smooth, the previous owner babied it, as do I. It looks immaculate inside and out, and i intend to keep it that way for as long as I can. Drives like its brand new, it’s just an impeccable car. Edit: holy crap DCH Lexus of Oxnard?!? I’ve been there a million times! I usually service at Lexus of Woodland Hills or Thousand Oaks however lol. Also go up to DCH Lexus Santa Barbara all the time! edit now 250k on mine. No issues. Just serviced and got a clean Bill of health EDIT: currently at 315,000 Miles, but I hit a deer ☹️☹️☹️, getting it fixed because this car needs to live on!
@@jeanzlarg6686just maintain it! Regular maintenance and inspections is everything. Years later, I still got my ES and she’s still cruising perfectly. Just about to cross 300,000 miles now!
I bought a 2007 Avalon limited with 194,000 miles to keep the miles down on my 2010 FJ Cruiser... wife's car is 2010 Camry SE with 120,000 Miles...... Love that Toyota/Lexus Quality!!!
We have a 2002 ES300. All that's been done were struts, alternator water pump and timing chain.. still, not bad for a 17 year old car.. runs great. We also have a 2000 Lexus LS400. 250,000 miles and a very powerful car still..
@@nasreenmabood4038 It does not need to be in New York. Even in a state of PA, the underneath of the car would get rusted out. Ask your friends, how many works have been done to the suspension part. Do not tell me almost nothing, since I know it is impossible. You know what I mean if you check the kinds of work that South Main Auto does, which is in New York. Having a 2002 Camry at 142K, and I put on 67K (90% city driving) and all the works related to the car are suspension parts (e.g., control arms, struts, ball joints, catalytic converter duct). The engine and transmission are still good. It only burns 1 quarts every 5k miles. Transmission fluid was drained and refilled at 77K and 135K miles.
Yes, the car manufactures control those states so they salt the roads to destroy all cars. Great reason NOT to buy a luxury brand it dies the same rusty death as all other makes.
Toyota quality control was unsurpassed during that era. Then it tried to produce the most cars in the world, and quality slipped. Ive always thought that Toyota Windom (Lexus ES in Europe and NA) was just one of the most boring cars. Toyota needs to export the crown to north america. The crowns are beaaaaaautiful.
He mentions that these ESs were built in Japan, to which he credits the superb quality. The Camrys were also excellent, though most were built in the States.
@Jonathan McCully I just got rid of my 2005 Camry with 320,000 kms (about 200k miles) on it. Bought a 2013 ES 350 in Nebula Grey Pearl and I'm loving it.
We have a 2011 Impala, most expensive trim, that was falling on its own at 75k miles and burns oil like crazy. We also have a 2007 Corolla with 227k miles that does not burn a drop of oil. We also have a 2014 Nissan Versa at 72k miles that is still very good. Moral of the story, buy American only when it is made in America (like Toyotas are) and not American when it is made in Mexico (like Chevies are).
Scotty Kilmer has been right all along. Lexus IS the only luxury brand that can withstand the test of time with quality, fuel efficiency, luxury and won’t ever leave you stranded. Cadillac, Audi, Infinity, Lincoln, BMW, Mercedes & Jaguar can’t say that . lol BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Jaguar will break down right after breaking in when approaching 80k miles even with dealership/factory scheduled Maintenence. lol
Volvo's will out last Lexus, they are built like tanks & the engines are known to last forever. The guy in the Guinness Book of World records has a Volvo from the 60's with 3,000,000 miles on the original engine & still going strong! They can easily hit 1,000,000 miles when properly maintained. Best kept secret of the (niche) car companies.
Lexus are not fuel efficient if you compare them to the europeans. They use big outdated NA engines to be reliable and only manage to get decent fuel economy by slapping a hybrid powertrain on it
@@MrBlaze256 which car are you referring to as far as the engine being rebuilt every ten years or so? And I do not agree what so ever about any car will last that long as long as you spend the money on repairs. Some engines just don't last. Look at Chrysler for example, some folks key word (some) who own them are lucky to get 200,000 miles out of them.
MrDare2bdifferent You’re talking about Volvos from the 1960s. They aren’t even close to the same company today as they were then. A Volvo from the early 2000s will absolutely not outlast a Lexus from the same time.
@@15aac When I talk about Outlast I'm referring to thier engines. So no, I'm not only referring to the ones built in the 60's, I used that as an example of what is. I'm not saying you can't get alot of life out of a Toyota engine because clearly you can, but compared to a Volvo? No! Volvo's were built to last in that aspect. Besides Volvo as a company has been producing cars way before Toyota was even thought of. This is why I originally made a comment to a guy saying that Lexus are built like tanks, never in my life have I ever heard of a Toyota being built like a tank.. Reason why Volvo's are known to be called tanks is because how they can handle various types of terrain & most importantly, 9 out of 10 if you get into horrible accident, you'll walk away with your life. That's why they have that reputation of being called built like a tank. Not many car companies besides Volvo & Mercedes are known to be called ( built like tanks) Toyota has ever been known for that. And here comes everyone out of the blue talking about reliability when that was not my original comment to begin with. Some people use words so usely & they don't even apply it to what their talking about. And if we are going to talk about Lexus outlasting Volvo, let's see who would walk away with their life if he/she was in a horrific accident, the person in the Lexus or the person in the Volvo. Well there is a no brainier for you.
Theodore Rinehart Toyota employs a lot of Americans. Plus the best part is they’re not unionized lazy entitled people like Ford employs. Did I mention unions are a drain on society?
Theodore Rinehart I agree I’ve always had ford or Chevy when it comes to trucks, now I’ve had some problems with both,more with my last Chevy then myF150 which I haul cross country lived on a cattle farm,hauled tractors,but my wife’s Toyota was 100% made in blue springs,Mississippi 20 Miles from my house.foreign companies do provide a lot of jobs expecially in my area.
Toyota is doing something right even with current batch of toyota cars being made I America. Let's face it, American built cars have a a well earned and documented reputation of having quality control issues. Nissian and Honda are starting to suffer from a bad case of Dodge crysler quality control issue. Even the few brands of lexus being built in America are still as reliable and quality made as Japanese. Toyota still manufactures a small handful of cata in Japan. Mostly being the toyota 4runner, Landcruiser Both vehicle are purpose oriented body on frame suv and the higher end lexus
My wife has had 4 ES 350's in the past. We drive them until they reach about 100 to 120000 miles. Bullet proof vehicles. Trouble free. Ride like new even after 100000 miles! Right now her 2019 ES 350 has 50k on the odo. just breaking in! Best car on the road. I have owned a BMW 740 L, this car after 40000 miles turned into a money pit. Every time the check engine light came on it was a 1800.00 dollar repair at the dealership. First was fluid leak sensor, 1800.00, next was fuel leak sensor 1800.00, brake job complete 3100.00, I dumped that pos asap. New battery 530.00. I am not poor or rich but I just do not like being screwed!
I bought a 2005 ES330 that has now 58k miles from an old lady who drove it only 4k miles a year, I took it to the dealer for check up and they were amaze that the car is in such excellent condition. I only used the car on weekends and drive it on the freeway and it runs and even still smells brand new.
No plans of selling. Right now the odometer just turn 70652 miles. Drove it only 15k since I bought it. It even still the carpet covered in plastic. I also upgraded the audio system with a double din Alpine with back up camera. It looks original and I love it.
Thanks for sharing your experience in your videos! A little about Toyota quality: I live in Bangkok and my brother in law runs a small taxi business with eleven cars. All of them Toyota Corolla Altis. They're all converted to LPG In Bangkok the city allows all cabs to be used maximum 9 years. Each cab runs about 200000 km per year. So when it's time for retirement of the car the odometer shows around 1800000 km. (approx 1,125,000 miles) They never swap engines or transmission, just ordinary service. Oil and filter is changed every 10000 km. Normally there are no problems with these cars. Everything is working. The traffic is terrible in Bangkok and it's very hot and humid After retirement many cabs are used as a private car and continues to work. So, yes the quality is amazing.
I would buy this car or any other Lexus model and Toyota before I buy any other luxury car these cars are die hard if you maintain them well the Lexus and Toyota got it goin on when it comes to reliability that lasts
Love the quietness of it and the plush soft ride. As you’re getting older you don’t want sporty firm ride no more. For that, I have a bike to take me from 0-60 in less than 3 seconds on the cheap ;)
Hi Did you notice transmission lurch or lag on this car? It is very common issue with this car. Example: when you are approaching red street light at like 45 mph approx. and just when you are slowing down, the light turns green. This car doesn't know how or what proper gear to be in and struggles and then lurches forward.
Those were recalled recently, on the grounds that you should have really bought something new by now. www.theonion.com/toyota-recalls-1993-camry-due-to-fact-that-owners-reall-1819577805
This is the truth I own a 2002 Lexus es300 bought it for$1,600 .... thought it would be a lemon.. man this thing is a beast..at 17 years old it rides smooth as butter I bought it in the summer and I'd crank up that ac...and like in no time that thing would be blistering cold.. the premium sound system is amazing and it doesn't look out of date compared to like some late model Hyundai or Nissan.. gas mileage is solid and its completely quiet.. it's the best thing I've ever bought for 1,600 dollars.
@@kingtau it had 185,000 miles on it.. I was originally Interested in a 1996 Toyota Camry "the unkillable camry" but looked into the market for a 2003 to 2006 Toyota Solara due to my wife and I rented one years ago when we vacationed in Orlando. I then said I'd rather a 4 door Solara which would've been a 2004 Camry....but then said why not just go for a Lexus es300....its the solara...with 4 doors but leather a woodgrain steering wheel and a sunroof... found a guy in west Virginia had too many cars and got this for a song and a handshake. One of the best purchases I've ever made in my life. I'm still impressed by this car 7 months in.
The first car i ever bought was a 1989 Toyota Camry with 130,000 miles for $7,000 everyone thought is stupid to buy a car with so meany miles, they were buying Ford's/ Chrysler/ Chevy with low miles all their cars were braking down or being recall for everything but my Toyota Camry just kept rolling along till i traded it in 2001 with 200,000 miles for 1996 Acura TL. Toyota/ Lexus and Honda/ Acura you just can't go wrong with them.
Bought a 2007 es350 last year, amazing car drives like a cloud. Only failure point is that of the perforated leather (not conditioned by previous owner). That and some of the trim on top of the rear panoramic roof window is coming off. However it does not leak( been a year) and could be easily fixed with a little silicone or flex seal.
Have to admit Lexus are quality cars but mileage is not everything , many London Black Cabs have 1'500'000 over one and a half million miles on their clocks with original engines , the interiors are a little worn with so many passengers carried , but it goes to show even cars that cost a modest amount can if maintained properly do mega miles . Many Black cabs in London do easily 100'000 miles a year as they are usually run 24/7 owned by cab driving familys that take the car day and swap to a new driver for night time . We are talking proper Hackney black cabs that have to pass the knowledge to get a licence not these ubers and private hires that rely on their sat navs .
I have a 2005 Lexus ES 330. Bought it 4 years ago with low miles. I know a guy that gives me grief about it being a glorified Camry. That does not bother me. I have a '95 Camry that I use as a daily driver. Having the ES based on a reliable platform is the main reason I bought it. I would never touch a Cadillac or Lincoln. The domestics have a bad habit of taking unreliable designs and sticking luxury badges on them.
2005 ES shares the same platform as Camry, but uses different suspension and uses more noise control materials. The ride quality is much smoother in the ES.
I had an 04 DeVille DTS. I ran it over 300,000 miles and the interior looked very similar to this when I moved on, as if it was brand new. GM can’t sell cars because they keep making stupid marketing decisions. The cars themselves can and often do hold up quite well, with the typical detractors of any company on that scale.
GM doesn't even try to compete with Toyota/Lexus in terms of quality, they decided a long time ago to just make overpriced and unreliable cars for stupid and uninformed people.
love the ES300 simply because of that red wood interior. When they went to the ES330 they went with a lighter wood & the interior just doesn’t have that same pop
So.. 2001-2006 ES line used? I look on autotrader and there are 7 results in my area, all of them with less than 150,000 miles and under $5,000. Good deal?
Thanks watching this video is the reason I went and bought a used es300 . Everything you say is absolutely the truth about this car. The drive is smooth , just lovely
I agree. I have a 2005 ES330 which just turned over 250,000 kilometers, I am in Canada. I bought it in 2007 and it has been serviced by mileage (as opposed to time) by the local Lexus dealership. I just have a bit of rust on the door dividers and a spot on one rear wing which I will have fixed in the summer. As you said the interior is perfect.
My 1997 es300 has 190k and it runs great, I love it and don't want a new car. Dark blue. Was my mom's car garage kept. Not just a Camry bc it was built in Japan. It's held up so well and still feels sturdy and rattle free. No problems.
You can drive a lot for business. Some people drive several thousand miles a month in the US due to it. You can easily put 50k miles on a car each year if you drive a lot for work.
I have 2006 ES 330, looks just as good, interior is still perfect, runs great, no problems, Florida car 215, 000 miles , other than tires and brakes I never did anything to it, finally got tired of the CD player and tape deck so I took it out and put in a new stereo with touch screen blue tooth, then I blew the old door speakers, so that's the project for next weekend.
I just got same car. 2006 es330 with 89k and it was Florida car too! No heated seats 😥.. I'm afraid to drive it since the timing belt has never been done. But you don't seem too worried.
I have a 2003 black ES330 on alloy chrome wheels 130k miles and it literally drives like it has 20k miles on it. *Cost of ownership: $126 / month.* Not very powerful car but talk about a fancied up get in and go vehicle (one of the best)! Its just not worth the money to me for the $7,500 I would get for selling it. Going to keep it forever.
My mechanic argues the turn of the century Camry is probably the most reliable car ever built. It was boring and basic, but bulletproof. As for Suv, he says the Highlander and Honda Pilot are both unparalleled in longevity and build quality, but you want to stay in the mid 2000s (03-06) I believe. The above mentioned cars are serviced at his garage and he has several customers with close to over 500k miles with basic wear and tear issues. Obviously he is just one mechanic, but I have heard the sentiment echoed.
I own a 2003 es300 with 239,000 miles on it. Original transmission, well maintained. Did replace air compressor and timing chain and a few o rings. But other than oil changes, tires and brakes as needed, it’s still running GREAT :)
Hi Scott, I'm in the process of buying one. I have not found any info about the timing chain or cambelt. I wonder if this car is cambelt or chain driven. At what mileage should I change the timing chain? Thanks_Roman
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No worries, Scotty would agree with this.
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People thinks Toyota pays Scotty Kilmer bc he keeps saying toyota is the best. Lol
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Really getting sick of that big mouth.
Lexus and Toyota's reputation for reliability is truly unmatched in the industry. Those vehicles are built like tanks.
Legendary reliability.
Lexus is Toyota
Chickenhunter9 Audi is Volkswagen. So what?
CARLO BELLASSAI lmaooo
Not all of them
**Meanwhile, somewhere in North Carolina or Florida, a low mileage Chrysler just saw its last moments**
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Spencer Mclaughlan LOL! good one!!
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Scrolling through the comments and you sir have me cracking up
Lol good one true too
I like watching videos that make me feel good about my Lexus 😁
My next car probably will be a Lexus
Me too
Same, I have a 2005 es330 and it’s amazing
@@zakmoon7065 do tell
#metoo
Meanwhile my buddy's BMW blew a head gasket at 70,000 miles
I am surprised it made it that far.
@@rightlanehog3151 I am as well. The thing was absolute trash. The damn electronic door locks quit working about 6 months before the head gasket blew.
Cuz he was a idiot n never maintained it
@@bigd1223 There is a time-tested reason they call them Broke My Wallet.
@@BmwMe-uh9sy So sure of yourself huh? He actually took it in for service at the correct intervals. The previous owner did the same. Previous owner's maintenance book showed the car had a shit ton of electronics and drivetrain components replaced under warranty. The POS cooling system was plastic too. The damn thing didn't even have an oil dipstick, and long behold, the only way you could check the oil level, the screen inside the car, broke costing about $500 to have it replaced.
2007 ES350 white/tan, I bought it used from Lexus certified at 45K mi. and 2 yrs old for $23K.
Today, it's 229K and still run like new.
I love it very much.
It’s slow ain’t it nd ew you paid over 20 grand for a Toyota
@@BmwMe-uh9sy I mean 20 grand for a 2 year old Toyota isnt much either lmfao.
@@BmwMe-uh9sy are you a 5 year old? grow the hell up
My grandmother bought an 07 ES350 same colors as yours at DCH Lexus of Santa Barbara. She’s never been happier with a car in her life. I love driving it, more than my 05 ES330 even.
I'd say you spent a little too much imo.
Toyota focuses on quality, GM and FCA focus on short term profits. Guess who wins in the long run?
Other than the the Toyotas built by Mazda, BMW/Magna Steyr and Subaru I completely agree. I have a 2005 GM (Pontiac Vibe) made by Toyota and I could not be happier.
That's why GM is 😢 the blue's now.
InternetDude I had a 94 Buick Roadmaster for 21 years . I got a little over 200k with minimal problem.😊
@@dasheffield5596 Bring back the Roadmaster!
That is the fruit of traditional Japanese industrial strategy.
I worked at Lexus 9 yrs and I approve this message.
Since it was new, I have owned a 2003 Lexus IS300. By far, the most reliable car I have ever owned. 317k miles on it and still going as strong as ever. It has never given me any problems. Toyota/Lexus is the unquestioned leader of reliability in the car industry. PERIOD.
hows the car now? Those IS300's were great drivers cars.
I own a 2004 Lexus ES 330 & have 442,448 miles. Excellent vehicle. I still love the engine.
Just broken in.
The Mighty
That’s excellent, may I ask is the car on its original engine and gearbox?
its about to be broken in you just have to drive it another 49k easy
Do you do transmission fluid changes?
I also have a 2004 Lexus ES330 with only 153,000 miles on it. It's been in our family since 2005 when my wife's grandmother bought it practically brand new and then my mother-in-law took it over when the grandmother passed. Now my wife and I have it. Such a nice car. I am contemplating about giving it to my daughter as her first car.
I have a 2000 Avalon with 307,000 miles, got it at 203,000. It needs some tlc but that sucka still runs like a champ.
Well done!
I own Camry hybrid 2014 as a taxi and it has 385000 miles without any problems.
I have 2000 Avalon as well, and it purrrssss, @37000 miles on it.
When you say TLC WHAT DO YOU MEAN I FOUND ONE FOR 3500. 05 180k should I cop he said he had and had to put some work in but should be good
Yo I got a 2000 toyota avalon xl with 253,567 miles love it
600,000 miles. It is barely broke in. It should be good for a million?
Dennis W only ls400,430 can the es will not make it it’s only halfway
Definitely
@Donnie V. Is it a 4cylinder? Must have been burning a shit ton of oil
It already has 1.000.000 kilometres on the clock
Ethan King why would it? Even if it does you just add some oil every so often
I know someone in Southern California who makes $400-600k per year and just bought this Lexus for reliability. He wanted to buy something new at a dealership but he felt he was getting ripped off through the sales process and just went out and got this. I think he made a smart choice after seeing this video!
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4 years later.. Tell us how much money has he dumped into it repairing all of the dry rotted plastic, pleather and gaskets.. That's the biggest downside of owning an older model car/truck. I know because I own several older model vehicles for that exact reason. They do have some major benefits over newer models, but there are also so major drawbacks that come along with it.
@@AerialEscapelol what older cars woksbeogen ? Ford? Buick ? Mazda? Buddy Lexus and Toyota are same almost reliable for sure made for last
@@AerialEscape your definetly talking about american cars. I have owned this exact car for 3 years now and the plastics still look new. The leather is amazing and real leather in fact. The only thing its needed was a strut.
I can tell the owner is not fat. Look at the seat.
Simon C good observation,fatter individuals do put more wear & tear on a vehicle,even your shocks get affected as well....Been preaching this for a while now,that’s why I recommend full sized trucks for the bigger person.
@@penvon Or they could/should walk so they won't be fat and therefore drive normal cars.
@@penvon being fat is not a problem . Over the years, I've seen many fat individuals eager to pursue weight reduction on their cars but not their weight.
Simon C I’m in no way trying to offend any “fat” individual,but I think they should pick a vehicle better suited for them.4runners are a great choice.
I’ve always been told by “self proclaimed” car enthusiasts that bigger women (the ones with the large butts) tend to damage shocks/springs on a car & your seats as well.I’ve never dated a bigger woman so I can’t say if those are facts or not.
Honk if you’re horny!
If it weren't for the miles, you'd think the car was garaged for most of its life and barely driven.
It's funny you mentioned that, cause I had one come in for 4 new tires. Only had 37k miles on the odometer.
Leasing? Go with the Germans
Long term Purchase? Toyota/Lexus
i am not the only one who thinks this i see/
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Want to get rid of money Fast buy American
@@aabbas1608 And Germans.
@Beelzebot I don't know why nor how there are still German car manufacturers, all of them are junk.
When it comes to a car lasting 600k miles, you also gotta mention having a good driver. You don’t have a 600k mile car in good condition by having a driver that beats on it and doesn’t maintain it well
I have an 05 3.0 V6 Camry that i molester on a daily, the whore is still buttery smooth and crancks everyday. It keeps up with 2020 wrx's even...
that's the thing, everyone thinks "driving hard" is just so bad for your car. cars are meant to be driven, your car has its own safety features. sure you'll be putting more wear on it, but it's not like you're "damaging" it. by that logic, just driving the car normally since any drive is wear is damaging the car.
@@smr0m670 Interesting observation
@@smr0m670 I don't think so really. If you are pounding the engine and letting it go to say 4-6K RPM it has to work a lot harder along with the transmission than a slower acceleration with a shift around 2K as the manual suggests. If you slam on the brakes you also put extra strain on the suspension components, just like you would taking hard fast corners all the time.
@@AnalogWolf shift around 2k is stupid for at least my lexus (it would get no where.) i have an es 300 that was my dads since brand new, and he beat the SHIT out of it. i today as now it's mine, continue to beat the SHIT out of it. it's at 292k miles now, literally runs completely fine. regular maintenance (not just oil changes and such, everything) goes a real long way
I own one - 2006 model ES 330 and wouldn't trade it for the world. They are trouble free and never break down.
Going to look and hopefully purchase it today. Same year & model... It has 106000. For 4800.
This car is a testament to three things. 1 Toyota craftsmanship and reliability. 2 the previous owner (s) took great care of it! 3 warm climate. The weather here in the Midwest makes it impossible for even Lexus to make it that high in miles.
As long as people use top notch rustproofing like Krown, there is no reason they can't get a long lifespan from their Lexus.
LUXURIOUS FLEET GANG....!!!
@@robg7149 hahaha yes!
LEXUriouS Kirk i see you every ware, is your job just to comment
I had to move back into Indiana from North Carolina with my LS 430. 50% of the reason i want to get out of here is because the winter's here really eat up car's left and right. I want to keep mine as long as possible and living in the salt belt isn't helping!
Just bought a 2004 es for $4700 with 124,000 miles. This video made me appreciate my purchase even more
Great Buy!!Try & Find Out When T.Belt Serv.Was Perf.,As ES330 Eng.is an Interference Eng.Meaning if The T.Belt Breaks from Going Over 90,000 mls.Serv.Interval or Tensioner Goes Bad From Not Being Repl.@ First Belt.Serv.& Eats the T Belt Up,UR ENG.WILL BE TOAST.I BOUGHT A 04 USED ONE,MYSELF & LUCKILY Prev.Owner Had the 1 st T.Belt Serv.Performed @ Dealer I Bought it From.My Dealer Reports All Dealer Serv.Thru CAR FAX, & MOST DEALERS That Do the Serv.Insist the Tensioner To Be Repl.Some Mechs.Only Repl. the Tensioner if Cust.Asks For It to BE REPL.
I just got a 2005 Lexus Es 330 with 101k miles for 2900 (private seller) 14 yrs of lexus maintenance on paper, original toolset, elderly driven and wheelchair scrapes on rear door.
I already thought it was a good deal until I saw THIS VIDEO. WHOA.
I sold my 2013 ford interceptor sedan aka taurus with 116 miles and bought a 2002 lexus es300 for $6,000 with 63,000 miles in great condition! Was garage kept for the most of the time by this older lady, whom can't drive no more due to her age. Not sure if i did a good buy?
I just bought a 2005 for $5500 with 196.000 miles, it looks like new. I had to sell my toyota camry 2002 XLE it was a good upgrade.
A used IS or ES is the one of the best kept secrets on the used car market.
Ya it is
So you give full trust on it?
@@eseobaro8762 yeah I just bought a 2006 ES330 with 155k
What about a 2001 es300?
Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing car
i had a 2008 es350 with 160,000 miles, suspension was soft and ran great but had few recalls for gumy dashboard, air bag malfunction, water pump leaked.
@Zach with higher than 596,000miles?
@Jonathan McCully my 08 has 260,000 with no problems still riding as smooth as a new born ass
All very minor issues compared to domestic or German POS cars. Hell I can do a water pump on these with my eyes closed. All things considered you got lucky.
I have a 2008 ES350, it has 180k as of last week, all I have replaced is a coil pack. Everything else is original. I absolutely LOVE MY LEXUS! I will for sure buy another ES, they're just too good. Keeping up with the preventative maintenance, it has been quite solid. Like you said, the suspension gets quite soft after about 150k, but it still drives great.
@Jonathan McCully I have to agree, especially the 2007 models. They were definitely not nearly as reliable as previous ES's. I feel like around 2009 is when they cleared up most of the drivability issues at least, they definitely didn't fix the dash melting problem until 2013. My 2008 has 180k, it has been a fantastic car. Keep up on maintenance and it'll outrun any domestic or German vehicles (at least in cost of long-term ownership). Original engine and transmission, still purrs!
I will own one, Lexus is my favorite brand. Had most brands over the years and have enjoyed several Toyotas. Lexus is Toyota on steroids.
I bet that Lexus still drives like a brand new car too.
Japan has simply made the world a more reliable place. Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Suzuki, Isuzu, Daihatsu, Mitsubishi, Nissan (until it's marriage to the French dinosaur Renault), Kawasaki, Yamaha, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Hitachi, Panasonic, Fuji, Subaru, Citizen, Seiko.... what a country! What manufacturing!
Mazda sucks
I have a 2003 es300 with 260k and it still drives and looks like new. I’m gonna replace it with another es when I graduate college because I know it’s gonna be reliable and last forever
Go ahead playa.
Hey bro.. Dont do it.. Dont upgrade just cause its the same car.. New lexus and Toyota's are garbage.. Better than most but still bad.. Most new cars are.. Unless you are talking about a 2008 or something.. Thats different.. But a 2k19 car. Do your homework..
suxha bleen I’ve inherited a 2012 es350 with 25,000 miles and it’s a base model so it doesn’t have all of the super fancy tech that may break
@@JoshRocks712 damn there you go. Keep that other es as well right?
@@dbdnrbdb Haha garbage? That's a little extreme. I do think quality as a whole has gone downhill across the industry. I do think also that Japan-built vehicles are the way to go with Toyota/Lexus. I'm averaging 3K miles a month with my 2016 Toyota 4Runner and haven't had any issues with quality. I know the frame is going to be a problem one day though haha.
I have a 2011 Toyota Camry LE with 673200 miles and still runs like a clock, oil changed at 7000 miles and maintenance done by myself and the engine wasn’t even touched
wow, you sure did some driving...thats amazing..👏👏👏👏👏
Lol I live in PA and work in NYC what do you expect
@@airitlis2459 Well I wasn't aware of that, thanks for informing, me on that.. I feel just great now..👏👏👏👏👏
make a video on it
? What oil engine do you use
Scotty Kilmer is jizzing in his pants, while watching this.
What happened to Lexus manufacturing after 2006?
They cheapened materials. You should check out new Hondas. Their interiors suck.
Lexus is all about quality quality quality quality quality quality from day one amazing cars to have when Toyota started making cars They promised the world 🌎 that there quality will always be the best and since then never changed and Lexus IS on the same level of quality thank you Toyota for been aunist to your customers Made in Japan means best quality and that’s for sure
Mr M M yes i dont have Lexsus,but i have a Toyota carina 1997 model never break down for me from Day one and to day. I em still have my Toyota to day and I love that car. I will never Bay European crap shit . Toyota will allways be no one. peaple love Toyota over the would.
@jo camble if being a total wanker you mean you are a total wanker then yeah you are #1
@jo camble I love the Lexus/Toyota quality. As a former Avalon owner I know. No one can compare or come close. However, why don't I have one then? I find all of those vehicles boring. Life is short and want a little kick and style when I drive.
Problem is. Icant find a Japanese made car. There all made in Kentucky, Canada , etc. No, made in japan. :/
You have to respect that mileage, and it looks like it could reach 1M miles!!!
UNBELIEVABLE
Is this (going to be) Matt Farrah’s million mile Lexus??? 😂😂😂
Christopher Hamilton technically he has 7,000 more miles to get to 1 million
a friend of mine drove his till 1m lol the same engine the same transmission and its still running the es350
@@vel6979 what do you mean I'm sorry I don't understand your math he said it has 596,000 you say 7,000 more for a million just asking maybe you can enlighten me,I really like the style of that car
I have a lexus ls430 2001. My car has 296000 miles. No major problems at all. I just replaced radiator at 250000 miles. Just regular maintenance brake pads, timing belt, water pump, serpentine belt spark plugs and pulleys. This car are built like a tank every mechanic says it can go till pass 500000 miles.
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I just bought 2002 Lexus ES 300 from auction. 268,00 miles. I can’t wait for it to cone its being towed from another city to me. Thank you for your comment. I’m hoping there’s not to much wrong with car.
How do you qualify 2002 - 2006 were the best quality years? I agree, and even my 04 LS430 is well built. But the 90's were no slouch either.
Hold on did dude say original engine and transmission 👀👀👀👀
And the best thing about this Lexus? It has sensibly sized wheels for a smooth ride, optimum fuel economy and much lower tire replacement costs. #SaveSideWall
That OCD maintence required has exceeded the value of the vehicle today.
I'd much rather have a late model vehicle with better crash standards.
You're one of the few people I've heard complain about this. I couldn't agree more. Terrible trend in auto design.
@@Brian-Burke As Vice-President of the Sidewall Society, I am duty-bound to educate the population about the grave dangers of the faddish bling rims blighting the automotive landscape.
If you could see the mid-winter craters emerging where the potholes used to be, you might fully comprehend why I take my responsibility so seriously. ;)
@@rightlanehog3151Well put!
@@Brian-Burke Only huge brake rotors justify huge wheels.
People only talk about lexus quality. People often forget that lexus owners are the most careful kind of people while people driving bmws n mercs are mostly jerks who buy a new car every 3 yrs. I know I am stereotyping but a careful owner can quadruple a cars life.
That is the single most amazing thing I have ever seen! Nearly 600k and it looks BRAND NEW show me any other car in the world like this!!! Lexus is the gold standard of reliability
I work at a rival dealer nissan but driven every brand fom hyundai to mercedes and lexus and toyota camry avalon rides as nice as bmw and mercedes cost half and last longer with way less repairs and maintenance
I recently bought a 2003 es 300 with 37k miles for 6k
Toyota and Honda. If you value your money, thats all you buy
21 years now with my LS400 and I'll never part with it...as close to perfection as possible. But stay away from dealer "service", if at all possible.
Elaborate on the dealer ’service’ part please.
312k on my 1987 Toyota Supra the day i sold it.
Engine still purred like the day i bought it.
Omg 87 Supra!! Almost had a twin turbo bought a brand new Corvette instead! Those were the days so many different variations and colors and all cars were completely different! GoodBye flip up headlights safety issue now! Cars are boring and suck nowadays unless you spend the big bucks.
Is that Scotty Kilmer chanel.....
Truth is truth.
I’m in my 20’s and I recently purchased a 2005 ES330. I wanted something durable, that I could take road trips in, but still nice. This video + the reviews are so reassuring! I recently took a road trip to MS to visit family and it was the best experience! I haven’t had one issue! I got the oil changed about 2 weeks ago! I’ll be happy to come back and share my amazing Lexus story with you guys once I put some more love and experience into her!! Cheers!🥳🌟💫
Please can you share a review, I have one am interested in buying.... how is the cost of maintenance going?
@@eseobaro8762 hi!! Sorry for the late reply. I ended up having the vehicle for almost a year. I will say that I still think it’s a great car, but I did have a couple of electrical issues with it. The last time, all of the lights on the dash flashed, & then the entire car died. Couldn’t get it to jump. Apparently the CPU crashed. It was $700+ dollars to get repaired. I just decided to get a different car that will last the long haul- without being afraid or nervous that something will happen. Wishing you the best of luck!
@@eseobaro8762 I bought one with around 100,000 miles and it currently almost had 160,000.
Changed all the fluids, did the brakes, a couple bushings that's about it.
Runs like a brand new car and I am absolutely AMAZED how well it rides. This car is a gem, one of a kind and the best financial move I made so far.
Absolutely consider this gen ES, you won't be disappointed.
@@eseobaro8762 I bought a 2004 Lexus ES330 4 years ago for $3000. It had 110,000 miles and now its over 140k. I have only taken it in for oil changes and other basic maintenance. Super reliable, I took it on multiple road trips and drove it straight through from Denver to Portland with no issues. The interior is super comfy and it has a lot of features for an 04. I do not regret getting it one bit.
I just got the same exact car! 249.6K miles, can't wait to hit 250 Thousand and many more :)
I just bought a 1997 Lexus es300 with 308k miles for $500. Now at 480k miles with a little powersteering and engine oil leak. Still running like a champ. Never once broke and left me stranded compare to my 2011 bmw 3 series. I love it. I'm trying to run it to the ground and this thing won't die!
how's it doing now?
@@malcomM96 still running like it was. I used the Lucas oil stop leak and it works.
@@Adrianweskerin my country the average price for that Lexus in a good condition is $7k and around 15k for a 2003-4-5 Lexus 🫠
And it won’t die they are extremely resilient vehicles you still see 1992-96 running like nothing and I’m certain that the ones I’ve seen have extremely high miles but good maintenance it will always remain loyal
@@barbarian7087no way, that should be the average price for Gs or Ls
I just purchased a 2003 Lexus ES 300 white pearl with 43,000 original miles. The vehicle was elderly owned in Naples, Florida. I purchased it for 10,900. I hope to get a lot of use out of it.
I have an 05 ES330 with every available option on it. Nav, power Rear sun shade, sport tuning suspension, rain sensing wipers, 17’ 6 spoke chrome rims, heated and ventilated seats, adjustable pedals, etc. I absolutely love it. Bought it a year ago with 182k miles, now have 203k on it. So comfortable and smooth, the previous owner babied it, as do I. It looks immaculate inside and out, and i intend to keep it that way for as long as I can. Drives like its brand new, it’s just an impeccable car.
Edit: holy crap DCH Lexus of Oxnard?!? I’ve been there a million times! I usually service at Lexus of Woodland Hills or Thousand Oaks however lol. Also go up to DCH Lexus Santa Barbara all the time!
edit now 250k on mine. No issues. Just serviced and got a clean Bill of health
EDIT: currently at 315,000
Miles, but I hit a deer ☹️☹️☹️, getting it fixed because this car needs to live on!
sounds good man, I have the same model. bought it last week. if you have any advice on how to babysit it let me know !
@@jeanzlarg6686just maintain it! Regular maintenance and inspections is everything. Years later, I still got my ES and she’s still cruising perfectly. Just about to cross 300,000 miles now!
I bought a 2007 Avalon limited with 194,000 miles to keep the miles down on my 2010 FJ Cruiser... wife's car is 2010 Camry SE with 120,000 Miles...... Love that Toyota/Lexus Quality!!!
No doubt that’s why I stick to Lexus since 2003.
We have a 2002 ES300. All that's been done were struts, alternator water pump and timing chain.. still, not bad for a 17 year old car.. runs great. We also have a 2000 Lexus LS400. 250,000 miles and a very powerful car still..
I've got a 2005 ES 330 with 280,000 miles. Great condition, smooth, quiet, amazing car.
It’s the easy California weather.
In New York it never would have made it...
My friends highlander has over 500000 miles in Brooklyn New York, thanks to uber and lyft
@@nasreenmabood4038 It does not need to be in New York. Even in a state of PA, the underneath of the car would get rusted out. Ask your friends, how many works have been done to the suspension part. Do not tell me almost nothing, since I know it is impossible. You know what I mean if you check the kinds of work that South Main Auto does, which is in New York. Having a 2002 Camry at 142K, and I put on 67K (90% city driving) and all the works related to the car are suspension parts (e.g., control arms, struts, ball joints, catalytic converter duct). The engine and transmission are still good. It only burns 1 quarts every 5k miles. Transmission fluid was drained and refilled at 77K and 135K miles.
Yes, the car manufactures control those states so they salt the roads to destroy all cars. Great reason NOT to buy a luxury brand it dies the same rusty death as all other makes.
True, city miles and highway miles are totally different.
Toyota quality control was unsurpassed during that era. Then it tried to produce the most cars in the world, and quality slipped. Ive always thought that Toyota Windom (Lexus ES in Europe and NA) was just one of the most boring cars. Toyota needs to export the crown to north america. The crowns are beaaaaaautiful.
The Camrys of this generation have the same powertain, less luxurious but I would imagine just as well built.
He mentions that these ESs were built in Japan, to which he credits the superb quality. The Camrys were also excellent, though most were built in the States.
@Jonathan McCully Gs 350 is very fast and is more roomy then as go for it champ
@Jonathan McCully I just got rid of my 2005 Camry with 320,000 kms (about 200k miles) on it. Bought a 2013 ES 350 in Nebula Grey Pearl and I'm loving it.
We have a 2011 Impala, most expensive trim, that was falling on its own at 75k miles and burns oil like crazy. We also have a 2007 Corolla with 227k miles that does not burn a drop of oil. We also have a 2014 Nissan Versa at 72k miles that is still very good. Moral of the story, buy American only when it is made in America (like Toyotas are) and not American when it is made in Mexico (like Chevies are).
Scotty Kilmer has been right all along. Lexus IS the only luxury brand that can withstand the test of time with quality, fuel efficiency, luxury and won’t ever leave you stranded. Cadillac, Audi, Infinity, Lincoln, BMW, Mercedes & Jaguar can’t say that . lol
BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Jaguar will break down right after breaking in when approaching 80k miles even with dealership/factory scheduled Maintenence. lol
Volvo's will out last Lexus, they are built like tanks & the engines are known to last forever. The guy in the Guinness Book of World records has a Volvo from the 60's with 3,000,000 miles on the original engine & still going strong! They can easily hit 1,000,000 miles when properly maintained. Best kept secret of the (niche) car companies.
Lexus are not fuel efficient if you compare them to the europeans. They use big outdated NA engines to be reliable and only manage to get decent fuel economy by slapping a hybrid powertrain on it
@@MrBlaze256 which car are you referring to as far as the engine being rebuilt every ten years or so? And I do not agree what so ever about any car will last that long as long as you spend the money on repairs. Some engines just don't last. Look at Chrysler for example, some folks key word (some) who own them are lucky to get 200,000 miles out of them.
MrDare2bdifferent You’re talking about Volvos from the 1960s. They aren’t even close to the same company today as they were then. A Volvo from the early 2000s will absolutely not outlast a Lexus from the same time.
@@15aac When I talk about Outlast I'm referring to thier engines. So no, I'm not only referring to the ones built in the 60's, I used that as an example of what is. I'm not saying you can't get alot of life out of a Toyota engine because clearly you can, but compared to a Volvo? No! Volvo's were built to last in that aspect. Besides Volvo as a company has been producing cars way before Toyota was even thought of. This is why I originally made a comment to a guy saying that Lexus are built like tanks, never in my life have I ever heard of a Toyota being built like a tank.. Reason why Volvo's are known to be called tanks is because how they can handle various types of terrain & most importantly, 9 out of 10 if you get into horrible accident, you'll walk away with your life. That's why they have that reputation of being called built like a tank. Not many car companies besides Volvo & Mercedes are known to be called ( built like tanks) Toyota has ever been known for that. And here comes everyone out of the blue talking about reliability when that was not my original comment to begin with. Some people use words so usely & they don't even apply it to what their talking about. And if we are going to talk about Lexus outlasting Volvo, let's see who would walk away with their life if he/she was in a horrific accident, the person in the Lexus or the person in the Volvo. Well there is a no brainier for you.
You would have to be high to buy a Ford or FCA or GM! 🥴 😵
Lexus is one of the most expensive also. I prefer not to be stuck in an outdated car with less than standard crash performance.
IM on my 6th Taurus since '99, my 2013 is a very good car. Id rather support the American worker, my personal preference.
Theodore Rinehart Toyota employs a lot of Americans. Plus the best part is they’re not unionized lazy entitled people like Ford employs. Did I mention unions are a drain on society?
Theodore Rinehart I agree I’ve always had ford or Chevy when it comes to trucks, now I’ve had some problems with both,more with my last Chevy then myF150 which I haul cross country lived on a cattle farm,hauled tractors,but my wife’s Toyota was 100% made in blue springs,Mississippi 20 Miles from my house.foreign companies do provide a lot of jobs expecially in my area.
@@normt5463 Yeah, we know you have a shitty Buick. He's right. You have to be high to buy that junk.
when I bought mine, I clearly thought about a car I could drive until the wheels fall off. I love my 15 y.o. lexus.
I want to check one out with 140 k, going to ask about timing belt, and crankshaft pulley recall.
Toyota is doing something right even with current batch of toyota cars being made I America. Let's face it, American built cars have a a well earned and documented reputation of having quality control issues. Nissian and Honda are starting to suffer from a bad case of Dodge crysler quality control issue. Even the few brands of lexus being built in America are still as reliable and quality made as Japanese. Toyota still manufactures a small handful of cata in Japan. Mostly being the toyota 4runner, Landcruiser Both vehicle are purpose oriented body on frame suv and the higher end lexus
My wife has had 4 ES 350's in the past. We drive them until they reach about 100 to 120000 miles. Bullet proof vehicles. Trouble free. Ride like new even after 100000 miles! Right now her 2019 ES 350 has 50k on the odo. just breaking in! Best car on the road. I have owned a BMW 740 L, this car after 40000 miles turned into a money pit. Every time the check engine light came on it was a 1800.00 dollar repair at the dealership. First was fluid leak sensor, 1800.00, next was fuel leak sensor 1800.00, brake job complete 3100.00, I dumped that pos asap. New battery 530.00. I am not poor or rich but I just do not like being screwed!
Even though a Camry in disguise, Toyota is still a precision auto. I had 4 Camrys especially the 1994, which is an icon. Rock on Toyo.
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I bought a 2005 ES330 that has now 58k miles from an old lady who drove it only 4k miles a year, I took it to the dealer for check up and they were amaze that the car is in such excellent condition. I only used the car on weekends and drive it on the freeway and it runs and even still smells brand new.
Sell it to me!!! Lol
Ready to sell your ES330 yet?
No plans of selling. Right now the odometer just turn 70652 miles. Drove it only 15k since I bought it. It even still the carpet covered in plastic. I also upgraded the audio system with a double din Alpine with back up camera. It looks original and I love it.
@@dennispelaez6760remember that’s it’s an interference engine in this car so if the timing belt breaks your screwed
Thanks for sharing your experience in your videos!
A little about Toyota quality:
I live in Bangkok and my brother in law runs a small taxi business with eleven cars. All of them Toyota Corolla Altis. They're all converted to LPG
In Bangkok the city allows all cabs to be used maximum 9 years. Each cab runs about 200000 km per year. So when it's time for retirement of the car the odometer shows around 1800000 km. (approx 1,125,000 miles) They never swap engines or transmission, just ordinary service. Oil and filter is changed every 10000 km.
Normally there are no problems with these cars. Everything is working. The traffic is terrible in Bangkok and it's very hot and humid
After retirement many cabs are used as a private car and continues to work.
So, yes the quality is amazing.
Ok. So this is exactly why I will not get rid of my ES330. Great video. I'm at 248k on it..
I would buy this car or any other Lexus model and Toyota before I buy any other luxury car these cars are die hard if you maintain them well the Lexus and Toyota got it goin on when it comes to reliability that lasts
Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing car
596.000 miles??!! I haven't done those miles in my whole life and I look way worse than that car
Love the quietness of it and the plush soft ride. As you’re getting older you don’t want sporty firm ride no more. For that, I have a bike to take me from 0-60 in less than 3 seconds on the cheap ;)
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Did you notice transmission lurch or lag on this car? It is very common issue with this car. Example: when you are approaching red street light at like 45 mph approx. and just when you are slowing down, the light turns green. This car doesn't know how or what proper gear to be in and struggles and then lurches forward.
I had the same issue and dont now how to repair it and concerning if that damages the transmission.. because it happens occasionally..
@@dadi1984 No, it does not damage the transmission. They just didn't know how to program the shifting.
this was definitely kept in the garage.
usually these have yellow headlights and peeling paint already
GS 350 is also very good. AWD, great handling, I love mine!
Still not better than a 94 Toyota Celica
Those were recalled recently, on the grounds that you should have really bought something new by now. www.theonion.com/toyota-recalls-1993-camry-due-to-fact-that-owners-reall-1819577805
Lol...hahaha lexus is the ish!
This is the truth I own a 2002 Lexus es300 bought it for$1,600 .... thought it would be a lemon.. man this thing is a beast..at 17 years old it rides smooth as butter I bought it in the summer and I'd crank up that ac...and like in no time that thing would be blistering cold.. the premium sound system is amazing and it doesn't look out of date compared to like some late model Hyundai or Nissan.. gas mileage is solid and its completely quiet.. it's the best thing I've ever bought for 1,600 dollars.
Nice, you came up! How many miles on it?
@@kingtau it had 185,000 miles on it.. I was originally Interested in a 1996 Toyota Camry "the unkillable camry" but looked into the market for a 2003 to 2006 Toyota Solara due to my wife and I rented one years ago when we vacationed in Orlando. I then said I'd rather a 4 door Solara which would've been a 2004 Camry....but then said why not just go for a Lexus es300....its the solara...with 4 doors but leather a woodgrain steering wheel and a sunroof... found a guy in west Virginia had too many cars and got this for a song and a handshake. One of the best purchases I've ever made in my life. I'm still impressed by this car 7 months in.
I swear by toyota
Vow u got nice deal. I just bought 99 ES 300 for 5400. It’s has only 49k miles and drives soo good and looks new despite 20 yrs old.
The first car i ever bought was a 1989 Toyota Camry with 130,000 miles for $7,000 everyone thought is stupid to buy a car with so meany miles, they were buying Ford's/ Chrysler/ Chevy with low miles all their cars were braking down or being recall for everything but my Toyota Camry just kept rolling along till i traded it in 2001 with 200,000 miles for 1996 Acura TL. Toyota/ Lexus and Honda/ Acura you just can't go wrong with them.
ES300 255k runs like butter great power too
596,000 miles with 596,808 views at the moment
This car is like rolex watch, you can give it to your kids & be happy.
Lexus makes a great car. I literally didn't have to change my brake pads until I had driven 90k miles. No joke, and they still had space to go.
Bought a 2007 es350 last year, amazing car drives like a cloud. Only failure point is that of the perforated leather (not conditioned by previous owner). That and some of the trim on top of the rear panoramic roof window is coming off. However it does not leak( been a year) and could be easily fixed with a little silicone or flex seal.
1:09 is the 69th second of the video and it happens to also be the time it
Changed to the interior where it says 4:20 on the clock
Sorry, Chevy AD said Chevy is the most reliable!!! At 590K miles, chevy will have 20 engines and 20 transmissions!
Have to admit Lexus are quality cars but mileage is not everything , many London Black Cabs have 1'500'000 over one and a half million miles on their clocks with original engines , the interiors are a little worn with so many passengers carried , but it goes to show even cars that cost a modest amount can if maintained properly do mega miles . Many Black cabs in London do easily 100'000 miles a year as they are usually run 24/7 owned by cab driving familys that take the car day and swap to a new driver for night time . We are talking proper Hackney black cabs that have to pass the knowledge to get a licence not these ubers and private hires that rely on their sat navs .
I have a 2005 Lexus ES 330. Bought it 4 years ago with low miles. I know a guy that gives me grief about it being a glorified Camry. That does not bother me. I have a '95 Camry that I use as a daily driver. Having the ES based on a reliable platform is the main reason I bought it. I would never touch a Cadillac or Lincoln. The domestics have a bad habit of taking unreliable designs and sticking luxury badges on them.
2005 ES shares the same platform as Camry, but uses different suspension and uses more noise control materials. The ride quality is much smoother in the ES.
This why GM can’t sell cars anymore!!
Yep
I had an 04 DeVille DTS. I ran it over 300,000 miles and the interior looked very similar to this when I moved on, as if it was brand new. GM can’t sell cars because they keep making stupid marketing decisions. The cars themselves can and often do hold up quite well, with the typical detractors of any company on that scale.
GM doesn't even try to compete with Toyota/Lexus in terms of quality, they decided a long time ago to just make overpriced and unreliable cars for stupid and uninformed people.
love the ES300 simply because of that red wood interior. When they went to the ES330 they went with a lighter wood & the interior just doesn’t have that same pop
So.. 2001-2006 ES line used?
I look on autotrader and there are 7 results in my area, all of them with less than 150,000 miles and under $5,000. Good deal?
My 04 es330 has 170000 and is still smooth as silk..will probably keep it 4ever and replace motor when it dies..
Thanks watching this video is the reason I went and bought a used es300 . Everything you say is absolutely the truth about this car. The drive is smooth , just lovely
I agree. I have a 2005 ES330 which just turned over 250,000 kilometers, I am in Canada. I bought it in 2007 and it has been serviced by mileage (as opposed to time) by the local Lexus dealership. I just have a bit of rust on the door dividers and a spot on one rear wing which I will have fixed in the summer. As you said the interior is perfect.
You have a great Channel Greg but I'd like to see you post more videos
Me too.
My 1997 es300 has 190k and it runs great, I love it and don't want a new car. Dark blue. Was my mom's car garage kept. Not just a Camry bc it was built in Japan. It's held up so well and still feels sturdy and rattle free. No problems.
Meanwhile my 07 Altima.......only reason it runs is bc I pity it and keep it on life support
999,999 miles on a lexus and kaboom goes the engine.
Im pushing you to 1 million god dammit.
ohhh...okay Bundy!
hows it possible tohave such ultra high mileage, i mean my 97 corolla has 257000 miles which is alot to me but i live in Asia
I have put 249000 miles on my 2014 Prius in 3 years driving uber in longisland new York ,still runs great
My 2003 VW Golf has 257,000 miles too.
You can drive a lot for business. Some people drive several thousand miles a month in the US due to it. You can easily put 50k miles on a car each year if you drive a lot for work.
I have 2006 ES 330, looks just as good, interior is still perfect, runs great, no problems, Florida car 215, 000 miles , other than tires and brakes I never did anything to it, finally got tired of the CD player and tape deck so I took it out and put in a new stereo with touch screen blue tooth, then I blew the old door speakers, so that's the project for next weekend.
Done nothing to it but oil changes, brakes, tires and stereo? What about timing belt?
@@mikecorleone6195 never, but may have been done by previous owner
I just got same car. 2006 es330 with 89k and it was Florida car too! No heated seats 😥.. I'm afraid to drive it since the timing belt has never been done. But you don't seem too worried.
My 2004 Es330 has 88k miles on it... So you're telling me this might be the only car I drive for the next 30yrs?!?
I have a 2003 black ES330 on alloy chrome wheels 130k miles and it literally drives like it has 20k miles on it. *Cost of ownership: $126 / month.* Not very powerful car but talk about a fancied up get in and go vehicle (one of the best)! Its just not worth the money to me for the $7,500 I would get for selling it. Going to keep it forever.
My mechanic argues the turn of the century Camry is probably the most reliable car ever built. It was boring and basic, but bulletproof. As for Suv, he says the Highlander and Honda Pilot are both unparalleled in longevity and build quality, but you want to stay in the mid 2000s (03-06) I believe. The above mentioned cars are serviced at his garage and he has several customers with close to over 500k miles with basic wear and tear issues. Obviously he is just one mechanic, but I have heard the sentiment echoed.
Simply because it is made by Toyota.
I own a 2003 es300 with 239,000 miles on it. Original transmission, well maintained. Did replace air compressor and timing chain and a few o rings. But other than oil changes, tires and brakes as needed, it’s still running GREAT :)
Hi Scott, I'm in the process of buying one. I have not found any info about the timing chain or cambelt. I wonder if this car is cambelt or chain driven. At what mileage should I change the timing chain? Thanks_Roman
Scotty is secretly watching this video and saying to her wife hey maybe some day your car will be 500,000 mile and I will make a video on it
That car needs to be put away in a museum! The shape that thing is in with that many miles is astonishing! Only a Lexus I tell you