Very sharp ride man..love seeing older vehicles taken care of..like a good flashback to simpler times...the fish emblem on your trunk is a Christian symbol.
Yeah funny because growing up I had a neighbor who had a Lexus LS around the same year as that car and she always had that Christian symbol on the back
OMG 😱 my parents had 1 man and they traveled every were in it and in 2011 the engine finally gave out at 800,098 miles OMG memory lane the ES lives 🤣 wish you best of luck man take great care and proper maintenance with OEM parts. Car well last you a LONG time.
Lol, not quite, my friend’s exact same died out at 233k 😜 Will add, an excellent car. Took road-trips through California in pure comfort. Leather was so supple and the OEM (I think JBL) sound system was fantastic too. If your sound system is JBL, idk I would keep it stock. Sounds great for what it is
I got an 01, I bought it in 2020 with 90k on it, now I at 159k and it’s easily the best car I’ve ever owned. The problems I had with it were minimal. It still rises smooth as hell
Wow!! You really did get a great deal on that car! 136k is nothing on them. I know several people that have owned and still do own these cars and they’ve all went 300k plus with ease. Can’t believe how clean it is and what you paid for it. Enjoy Cameron.👌🏽🔥🔥🔥
Congrats! With maintenance and some refreshing, it'll serve you and the family well. Door seals definitely need changing. It's probably hard and smashed allowing air to come through.
It’s a cool car, Cam! That was super expensive and luxurious in 1998- tint in the 90’s is not the same as it is today. I’m excited to try it out next time I visit! Maybe I will bring some cassette tapes for that player!
Great find I think it’ll make a great daily driver. Have a mechanic check that check engine light, have them fix any oil leaks, and have them check to see if it has a sticker showing that the timing belts have been changed. The timing belts normally only good for around 100,000 miles and if they break it will leave you stranded. You’ll have a great car to drive to work for sure.
Nice. Still looks decent. It’s a nice version the 99 Camry we owned for many years. Great cars. Might have to fly down south to get something like that for my kid’s first car in the next year.
Man, you definitely got the deal of the day!! I've been looking for that particular body style for a few years now out in CA and they are very hard to find in great condition under 150kmi. I just found one last week that I am looking to purchase this weekend and will be grinning cheek to-cheek just like you!!! Congrats!!!
What part of CA are you in? I'm in the bay and just like you finding a good one is hard everything around me is pretty beat up and when a good one pops up they want a lot for it in my opinion. Did you end up getting yours?
Congrats welcome to the lexus fam. Such great daily drivers although my is300 chugs gas, it hasn’t given me a single problem in the 10 months/20k miles I’ve driven it😁
You got a great deal! Don't rice it out, that would be nuts. They're such good cars stock. It's nice that your wife share in your excitement and in what make YOU happy! Thanks for your service in the AFB. You have to keep us updated on the progress of your car. I like your Civic too, you know how to live. P.S. I thought I was the only one who has to stop at 7-11 to pee. lol
You definitely got an awesome deal for an awesome car. The 2000 Lexus ES300 was my first car in 2015. Unfortunately the previous owners didn't take the best care of the interior/exterior and it had over 200,000 miles but I loved that car. Smooth V6 and quiet. Upgrading the head unit and wrapping the wood trims with a more modern texture brought so much more life into the interior too. Ultimately my door seal failed and water got all over the inside carpet and it got moldy, and it needed some major engine work done that was at least $1600 in repairs so I decided to cut my losses and buy a new car. I really do miss it sometimes. Can't wait to see what you do with yours!
Congrats on the find dude! It was very exciting for me to watch this and your reaction because I went thru the literal same experience with the same color car and everything back in Sep. 2020. Old car but super smooth and handled so nice, I was as stoked as you and I enjoyed it so much - I wasn’t sure if anyone else could understand me 😆 my first car was an Avalon so practically the same car(hence why i had my eyes on it.. just a smoother ride with the Lexus suspension and what not. Got my es300 for $750 but put a little work into it at 170k miles but it’s been sold now. This past summer just bought a 2006 V8 4runner for $3k with 76k miles. Rusted frame but everything else is emaculate so it’s been 100% worth it. Marketplace deals and adrenaline for the win! I hope you enjoy your new whip 😎
My dad he had Lexus es when I was a little kid. I remember everything in that car I always love that car. And see that video that car brings me back so many memories.
I have an automatic 08 TL Type-S with 186k on it so it definitely would have been super cool to see you get a TL but you definitely got a sweet deal. Congrats on the new car and I cant wait to see you put your touch on it over the next 200k+ miles.
Great Choice!!! If you want a quick solution to have Bluetooth in the car get yourself an FM TRANSMITTER that plugs into the cigarette light. Some even come with a usb outlet so you can charge your phone! Excited for the content on this thing!
Sick deal for such a great car! I've been daily driving a 2000 Lexus GS300 Platinum edition and it's been amazing so far! Gotta love the old Lexus/Toyotas.
i have my grandmas as my first car i’m never giving it up ever. i drive doordash with it for hours and hours bc it’s soo nice to spend time in and when you turn the tc of its so willing to break the tires loose
When he said, “if someone would like to come hang out and change the breaks with me and let me film” reminded me of the movie creep lol . Great buy btw I’m sure it will be great for your family
I originally purchased a 2002 es300 in 2017 for $7k now has 140k miles, trouble free daily except for maintenance. It drives great. You had w greatl deal on your purchase.!
I used to have this exact same model year and took it to 245 K without any issue just DIY maintenance myself. Still when I sold no issue. I am sure it can go easily with simple maintenance to 300K and above. Now for my son I bought 2010 Es350 as it shares same engine design.
This and the Lincoln Town Car tick the same boxes. Both excellent daily drivers - reliable, cheap to repair if needed, quiet, comfortable and most importantly incredible value for the money you pay.
Congrats on the purchase man 🎉 They sold this generation es in Japan as the Toyota Windom and there’s some cool (but also rare) trd accessories (lip kit,etc) for the Camry of the same year that also fit I believe. I know it’s just a daily but it would be super dope if you did a vip build with it.
If you want to drive to New Tampa, I always had luck with Cross Creek Auto, on Cross Creek Blvd. I used them several times before I moved back to California. Love those cars!
This is why you buy a Lexus brother, pure refinement at its finest. I bought a new 22 Lexus Nx250 and that thing is so luxurious on the inside and outside it’s crazy, hopefully you do some mods to your new addition!🙏🏻
Wish I had your luck with mine. Yours is an almost exact copy of the one I used to have, but the paint on mine was super faded (former Texas owner), it had 278k miles, whole power steering system was leaky, but it was an otherwise solid car. I unfortunately had to let it go cause it was too expensive to fix and I couldn’t keep running it the way I was. But I still believe these are solid, well built cars that’ll last forever with proper maintenance. Mine wasn’t properly cared for before I bought it.
You have brought one of the most reliable cars ever made. They can go over 500,000 miles. My lexus ls430 2001 has 370,000 miles original engine and transmission original starter and alternator. Every mechanic that worked on my car said it will easily go over 500,000 miles if I continue the maintenance.
buy a steamer to remove the tint it will make it 10x easier. Also get a rubber 3m wheel attachment for ur drill to remove the adhesive, they work great!
My favorite ES by far. Not too stiff or soft of a ride. I would name the newest gens, but the seat in these are the best for really long road trips. The 2004 Avalon we had was almost identical - actually has better doors because frame goes around the glass, but this has a bit more sporty handling while the lookalike Avalon has that old schools feather light pinky power steering. Also the volume goes up and down with the speed, not sure why they got rid of that feature.
Accent panels now are all muted grays and metal.... it's mostly a sea of black unless you can order the brown interior which is like the only one with wood looking wood trim and maybe the white interior. I have a GS300 from this gen also - probably a better car experience overall, but the ES is a highway comfort king.
Nice find. I had a 3rd gen camry that i lightly modded and it was the best daily. Lasted 300k till the trans went out. The 90s was peak for toyota and lexus.
I love those Japanese boats..!!!!!!!!!! Anything Lexus Honda /Toyota Acura!!! The best thing about those is that they drive amazing and reliable and you get them for cheap which makes your day every time you drive them you tell yourself it was the best thing buying one of these !!!!!!!
My brother got a pristine 2001 Lexus RX 300 , amazing deal , flawless , but with the check engine and O2 sensors. The issue is that the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. The repairs cost upwards of $2,000 for OEM " like " parts that would remove the problems , plus labor. He's driving it around with the that issue but eventually it will be need to be done. I pray everything goes well with your car. The Lexus ES 300 is a timeless classic . You can tell the previous lady owner took great care of most items. Hello , from Miami , FL.
Probably need a new Seatbelt retractor. I noticed the help you were giving it lol. But nice find bro. Really nice car, especially for the price. Paint looks really good. Probably garaged for most of its life. 👍
My brother got a pristine 2001 Lexus RX 300 , amazing deal , flawless , but with the check engine and O2 sensors. The issue is that the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. The repairs cost upwards of $2,000 for OEM " like " parts that would remove the problems , plus labor. He's driving it around with the that issue but eventually it will be need to be done. I pray all goes well with your journey. The ES 300 is a beautiful car , and you can tell the lady previous owner took care of it.
I miss my 1992 Camry XLE. That car had leather and was just as smooth and quiet as your Lexus. But that was what made the gen 3 camrys special. They matched the Lexus in a way other gens of camrys didnt
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Very sharp ride man..love seeing older vehicles taken care of..like a good flashback to simpler times...the fish emblem on your trunk is a Christian symbol.
I feel the same! Wish I was born 20/30 years earlier
Yeah funny because growing up I had a neighbor who had a Lexus LS around the same year as that car and she always had that Christian symbol on the back
OMG 😱 my parents had 1 man and they traveled every were in it and in 2011 the engine finally gave out at 800,098 miles OMG memory lane the ES lives 🤣 wish you best of luck man take great care and proper maintenance with OEM parts. Car well last you a LONG time.
Wow! Thats a lot of miles
@@Camhill182 not early 2000's Lexus and Toyotas.
800k miles? wow
I’ve always wanted an ES of that generation. Lucky!
You’ll be set for 300k miles
Oh yeah, easily. And welcome to the top tier of Toyota goodness. Hope to be there soon myself.
Lol, not quite, my friend’s exact same died out at 233k 😜
Will add, an excellent car. Took road-trips through California in pure comfort. Leather was so supple and the OEM (I think JBL) sound system was fantastic too.
If your sound system is JBL, idk I would keep it stock. Sounds great for what it is
@@On2thakneppz1 the sound system is bogus. Will demonstrate in next video
Negative, this model has a transmission with a factory flaw and a long history of exploding.
- self learned
@@On2thakneppz1 Depends, did he or the original owner ever really took care of it?
Congrats dude I’ve been following you for a while. That daily is going to be amazing for you. Take care of it and it will take care of you
I got an 01, I bought it in 2020 with 90k on it, now I at 159k and it’s easily the best car I’ve ever owned. The problems I had with it were minimal. It still rises smooth as hell
Proud Lexus owner here and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!!
LS430?
I love these. I wanted one for a while. You picked a great car we all would love to see more of.
Wow!! You really did get a great deal on that car! 136k is nothing on them. I know several people that have owned and still do own these cars and they’ve all went 300k plus with ease. Can’t believe how clean it is and what you paid for it. Enjoy Cameron.👌🏽🔥🔥🔥
Congrats! With maintenance and some refreshing, it'll serve you and the family well. Door seals definitely need changing. It's probably hard and smashed allowing air to come through.
It’s a cool car, Cam! That was super expensive and luxurious in 1998- tint in the 90’s is not the same as it is today. I’m excited to try it out next time I visit! Maybe I will bring some cassette tapes for that player!
Great find I think it’ll make a great daily driver. Have a mechanic check that check engine light, have them fix any oil leaks, and have them check to see if it has a sticker showing that the timing belts have been changed. The timing belts normally only good for around 100,000 miles and if they break it will leave you stranded. You’ll have a great car to drive to work for sure.
Proud Lexus owner here and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 05 ES330!!!
I had one. Very nice ride. At 135 mph it was smooth. One of the best cars I've ever had.
Such a great daily! You came up bro. This will last YEARS!
congrats on the daily!! I hope you have a good thanksgiving cam!
I love it! I have same gen ES , great car super smooth. Yours was an incredible deal, congrats!
Deal of the year Mr Cam!! Nice looking ride 👍
Oh thats perfect!! Good for you Cam!
I like your new purchase. Congrats.
So smooth just about sums it up. I love my '01 ES. Enjoy it, man we'll never get this kind of everlasting quality anymore
Glad to see your enthusiasm, glad I'm not the only one who gets excited about old Toyotas
love the vids as always! Your content is amazing Cam , especially as of recent !!
Thanks Carlo
I love your genuine excitement as u should with the deal. Most nin car people don't realize the steal
Very nice video, dude! Love your family, too! Keep this up, just subscribed!
I had one. I loved it as much as you do.
Nice. Still looks decent. It’s a nice version the 99 Camry we owned for many years. Great cars. Might have to fly down south to get something like that for my kid’s first car in the next year.
Congratulations bro 🎉
I felt the same when I bought mine. Its such a smooth cruiser even almost 30 years later!
Best car I've ever owned!! Wish I never sold it, congratz brother.
Awesome find 👏
Congratulations Great buy
Man, you definitely got the deal of the day!! I've been looking for that particular body style for a few years now out in CA and they are very hard to find in great condition under 150kmi.
I just found one last week that I am looking to purchase this weekend and will be grinning cheek to-cheek just like you!!! Congrats!!!
What part of CA are you in? I'm in the bay and just like you finding a good one is hard everything around me is pretty beat up and when a good one pops up they want a lot for it in my opinion. Did you end up getting yours?
Congrats welcome to the lexus fam. Such great daily drivers although my is300 chugs gas, it hasn’t given me a single problem in the 10 months/20k miles I’ve driven it😁
You got a great deal! Don't rice it out, that would be nuts. They're such good cars stock. It's nice that your wife share in your excitement and in what make YOU happy! Thanks for your service in the AFB. You have to keep us updated on the progress of your car. I like your Civic too, you know how to live. P.S. I thought I was the only one who has to stop at 7-11 to pee. lol
Nice man love your videos 💪💪
Happy for you!! Sweet!
Do you need a gas cap you don’t need an O2 sensor
That’s a STEAL! That’s so dope man! Congrats on the new daily!
Hell yeah bro, congrats!!
The Lexus ES is such an underrated daily! Grats on the pickup!
The ES is super fun to drive and you get plenty of power with that smooth running V6
You definitely got an awesome deal for an awesome car. The 2000 Lexus ES300 was my first car in 2015. Unfortunately the previous owners didn't take the best care of the interior/exterior and it had over 200,000 miles but I loved that car. Smooth V6 and quiet. Upgrading the head unit and wrapping the wood trims with a more modern texture brought so much more life into the interior too. Ultimately my door seal failed and water got all over the inside carpet and it got moldy, and it needed some major engine work done that was at least $1600 in repairs so I decided to cut my losses and buy a new car. I really do miss it sometimes. Can't wait to see what you do with yours!
Congrats on the find dude! It was very exciting for me to watch this and your reaction because I went thru the literal same experience with the same color car and everything back in Sep. 2020. Old car but super smooth and handled so nice, I was as stoked as you and I enjoyed it so much - I wasn’t sure if anyone else could understand me 😆 my first car was an Avalon so practically the same car(hence why i had my eyes on it.. just a smoother ride with the Lexus suspension and what not. Got my es300 for $750 but put a little work into it at 170k miles but it’s been sold now.
This past summer just bought a 2006 V8 4runner for $3k with 76k miles. Rusted frame but everything else is emaculate so it’s been 100% worth it. Marketplace deals and adrenaline for the win! I hope you enjoy your new whip 😎
That’s awesome, definitely a steal! Congrats man💪💪
Thanks!
Great buy!
LAND YACHT!!!!! Reminds me of my 03 Mercury Grand Marquis you feel 0 bumps
My dad he had Lexus es when I was a little kid. I remember everything in that car I always love that car. And see that video that car brings me back so many memories.
Awesome car Cameron!
Pop a Journey cassette in the tape deck and hit the road! 😲 Sweet Whip! 😆
for some reason i have a special interest in older lexuses, thats so awesome man
I subscribe! Can't wait to see the works, great purchase! I kinda want one now...😁
I have an automatic 08 TL Type-S with 186k on it so it definitely would have been super cool to see you get a TL but you definitely got a sweet deal. Congrats on the new car and I cant wait to see you put your touch on it over the next 200k+ miles.
Great Choice!!! If you want a quick solution to have Bluetooth in the car get yourself an FM TRANSMITTER that plugs into the cigarette light. Some even come with a usb outlet so you can charge your phone! Excited for the content on this thing!
I got a cassette thing that plugs into my phone!
@@Camhill182 what cassette thing? I have the same car, can you explain please
Great Deal. Give it a 10. Like it. Congrats.
I'm glad you're excited about the deal of your life
Looks amazinggg, new wheels and lil bit love will make this car pop
Sick deal for such a great car! I've been daily driving a 2000 Lexus GS300 Platinum edition and it's been amazing so far! Gotta love the old Lexus/Toyotas.
i have my grandmas as my first car i’m never giving it up ever. i drive doordash with it for hours and hours bc it’s soo nice to spend time in and when you turn the tc of its so willing to break the tires loose
Nice. I was honestly hoping you would get the Acura because I'm a Honda fan but I'm happy you got such a great deal.
When he said, “if someone would like to come hang out and change the breaks with me and let me film” reminded me of the movie creep lol . Great buy btw I’m sure it will be great for your family
Congrats!!
Great car. Take care of it.
I originally purchased a 2002 es300 in 2017 for $7k now has 140k miles, trouble free daily except for maintenance. It drives great. You had w greatl deal on your purchase.!
Solid pick up. 🎉
You got a great deal these cars are rock solid and ultra smooth.
Yes these cars go for a long time. I always liked the way the back windows roll down as well.
I used to have this exact same model year and took it to 245 K without any issue just DIY maintenance myself. Still when I sold no issue. I am sure it can go easily with simple maintenance to 300K and above. Now for my son I bought 2010 Es350 as it shares same engine design.
This and the Lincoln Town Car tick the same boxes. Both excellent daily drivers - reliable, cheap to repair if needed, quiet, comfortable and most importantly incredible value for the money you pay.
Congrats on the purchase man 🎉
They sold this generation es in Japan as the Toyota Windom and there’s some cool (but also rare) trd accessories (lip kit,etc) for the Camry of the same year that also fit I believe. I know it’s just a daily but it would be super dope if you did a vip build with it.
Great buy
Looks incredibly, such a great deal. Happy for you. Greetings from Ukraine!
If you want to drive to New Tampa, I always had luck with Cross Creek Auto, on Cross Creek Blvd. I used them several times before I moved back to California. Love those cars!
best of luck with it. i loved ths car had a gs and ls very good cars!!!!!
Love this car!!!
This is why you buy a Lexus brother, pure refinement at its finest. I bought a new 22 Lexus Nx250 and that thing is so luxurious on the inside and outside it’s crazy, hopefully you do some mods to your new addition!🙏🏻
Proud Lexus owner here and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my ES330!!!
oh man! That's a steal! Nice buy bro! Congrats!
I recommend the griots restoration kit, it works really well
Wish I had your luck with mine. Yours is an almost exact copy of the one I used to have, but the paint on mine was super faded (former Texas owner), it had 278k miles, whole power steering system was leaky, but it was an otherwise solid car. I unfortunately had to let it go cause it was too expensive to fix and I couldn’t keep running it the way I was. But I still believe these are solid, well built cars that’ll last forever with proper maintenance. Mine wasn’t properly cared for before I bought it.
You have brought one of the most reliable cars ever made. They can go over 500,000 miles. My lexus ls430 2001 has 370,000 miles original engine and transmission original starter and alternator. Every mechanic that worked on my car said it will easily go over 500,000 miles if I continue the maintenance.
That is one Heck of a Deal✅️✅️💯💯💯 Enjoy The Ride!!!
That’s a steal! That’s the thing about Florida! 25 year old cars looks brand new! No salt on the road I love it!
buy a steamer to remove the tint it will make it 10x easier. Also get a rubber 3m wheel attachment for ur drill to remove the adhesive, they work great!
My favorite ES by far. Not too stiff or soft of a ride. I would name the newest gens, but the seat in these are the best for really long road trips. The 2004 Avalon we had was almost identical - actually has better doors because frame goes around the glass, but this has a bit more sporty handling while the lookalike Avalon has that old schools feather light pinky power steering. Also the volume goes up and down with the speed, not sure why they got rid of that feature.
Accent panels now are all muted grays and metal.... it's mostly a sea of black unless you can order the brown interior which is like the only one with wood looking wood trim and maybe the white interior. I have a GS300 from this gen also - probably a better car experience overall, but the ES is a highway comfort king.
Can't go wrong with a Lexus, Congrats!
Nice find. I had a 3rd gen camry that i lightly modded and it was the best daily. Lasted 300k till the trans went out. The 90s was peak for toyota and lexus.
Man, now your making me want to get one too. Love old cars
I use to have a 01 ES300. Gave it up at 157k miles for something newer. Everything ran smoothly and quiet but my major pet peeve was the cup holders!
You’re right them cup holders are a joke. 😮
Safety Restore can get that seatbelt back to feeling brand new. I did all of mine in my LS400 - it's about $100 per belt plus shipping both ways.
I love those Japanese boats..!!!!!!!!!!
Anything Lexus Honda /Toyota Acura!!!
The best thing about those is that they drive amazing and reliable and you get them for cheap which makes your day every time you drive them you tell yourself it was the best thing buying one of these !!!!!!!
My brother got a pristine 2001 Lexus RX 300 , amazing deal , flawless , but with the check engine and O2 sensors. The issue is that the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. The repairs cost upwards of $2,000 for OEM " like " parts that would remove the problems , plus labor. He's driving it around with the that issue but eventually it will be need to be done. I pray everything goes well with your car. The Lexus ES 300 is a timeless classic . You can tell the previous lady owner took great care of most items. Hello , from Miami , FL.
Probably need a new Seatbelt retractor. I noticed the help you were giving it lol. But nice find bro. Really nice car, especially for the price. Paint looks really good. Probably garaged for most of its life. 👍
thats a cool project! cant wait to see where it goes, & the grand cherokee needs some LED headlights lol. cool little daily tho!
Good score.
My brother got a pristine 2001 Lexus RX 300 , amazing deal , flawless , but with the check engine and O2 sensors. The issue is that the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. The repairs cost upwards of $2,000 for OEM " like " parts that would remove the problems , plus labor. He's driving it around with the that issue but eventually it will be need to be done. I pray all goes well with your journey. The ES 300 is a beautiful car , and you can tell the lady previous owner took care of it.
You got yourself a winner there!
What an amazing deal! Lucky guy
Lexus es are so dang smooth. Drove in a 07 one and literally couldn’t feel anything.
heck yeah! i have a 2000 es300 and my sister has a 1997 es300. great cars!
Ill be looking forward to this series 🔥😭
That's awesome. I just picked up a 2009 A3 2.0t 4 door hatch for $1500. Has 190k miles, but it's clean and it passed smog.👍
I used to have a 99 ES 300 and it was soooo clean! Drove great. Kinda miss the car.
I miss my 1992 Camry XLE. That car had leather and was just as smooth and quiet as your Lexus. But that was what made the gen 3 camrys special. They matched the Lexus in a way other gens of camrys didnt