I’m Never Buying a Lexus Ever Again
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- Lexus Luxury car review. A Sad Day for Lexus and Toyota Owners, DIY car review and car tour with Scotty Kilmer. Here's Why You Shouldn't Buy a New Lexus. The best luxury car to buy. Buying a new Lexus luxury car. Buying a used Lexus. Should I buy a Lexus? Is lexus reliable? The truth about Lexus car problems. What it's like to drive a lexus. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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Can I please have that old junk Lexus please. I'm seriously in need of a vehicle.
Please I need help if you know anyone that would be willing to help
Thoughts on the is500
Scott can you do a review on Lexus 200h
Recently purchased a 2013 Lexus GS rwd with the 3.5 V6. Best car I've ever driven.
They’re amazing vehicles, watch the Car Care Nut on the story of it and what to look out for, if you haven’t. Good luck with it! 💪🏻
I own a 2007 Lexus GS 350 . 243,000 miles, still running strong
I have the 2010 3.0 L 79,000 miles can't believe how well it goes for an na engine
3.5 with ALL the Lexus vehicles is where it's at. Most reliable by FAR
@@michaelschwab9563 agreed.
This is my Lexus I heard Scotty say he moved to my town so when I got a Lexus I took it over to his house. His crescent shaped driveway full of Toyotas he’s polished to perfection. They twinkle and sparkle😆One thing I always liked as a Toyota fan is the confirmation bias I get from Scotty telling what I already know about superiority of Toyota engineering. Evidently I didn’t make a mistake. I asked him to tell me what parts I need to get the car ready to roll. He couldn’t find anything wrong with it. I didn’t expect to find one with such low miles. Anyway he’s exactly the same in person that’s the other thing I like. He doesn’t pretend to be anything else but who he is. Weird thing is I realized my money is of no use to him. What’s he going to do with money?😆 So hopefully he benefits from this video.Whatever it is he’s certainly earned it. Thanks Scotty!(2003 ES300 is on the way for work vehicle. Black n red interior. It’s real nice)
I’m happy to keep my 2000’s Lexus and Land Cruiser. I’ve kept up maintenance and hope to keep them running smooth. 05 LC had over 320k miles and 08 RX 350 has over 225k. Still driving good.
‘05 LC? Please correct! Lol. Huge Lexus fan (and an owner), just wanna know if that ‘05 is an LS or an LX.
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That '05 Land Cruiser is neither.
@@atticstattic ooohhhhh, mea culpa! Eek. Ok. Tail between legs. Ouch. Thank you, licking my wound 😆.
@@davido3746 lmaoo
2000 Gs300 165,000 miles one owner, rides and drives like a new car.
We were considering a new Rx but the 4 cylinder is a deal breaker. Our 2012 v6 Rx has 230kmiles and is still running great!
Get a 2021 or 22. Just had this discussion earlier this week. I'm doing the same. The 4 cylinder is definitely a deal breaker.
People hate on 4 cylinder turbos way too much. Just make sure you do your oil changes on time and theyll last 200-300k easy. Plenty of ford ecoboost make it that long without any major repairs so why couldnt toyotas
Watch the review from Car Care Nut about RX. I would pick a 3.5 previous year
The reason some 4 cylinder turbos get a bad name is mainly due to bad maintenance. If you listen to the manufacturers and try to run them on the extended oil drain intervals, that's how you end up killing the turbocharger. The oil lines get clogged with gunk, and the turbos become underfed, or the gunk build up creates additional friction and heat, and they eventually let go.
Make sure to use quality full synthetic oil and quality oil filters, and change it every 3000-5000 miles and you'll have no problem making the engine last.
Personally I have no problem with even having to change the turbo itself if and when needed. Its usually under $2,000. For me it's worth it to change something like that every 150-200K miles for the performance and tunability it offers.
I just bought a 2015 RX. I'm picking it up tomorrow. I took it to a dealer to have it checked out and they said I needed to change the spark plugs.
Our 2002 es300 was totaled the week before Christmas when a lady pulled out in front of our daughter. While we are ever grateful she was ok, as well as the other driver, the aged ole statement that cars can be replaced doesn't really apply here. Man, that was the best car I've ever owned. Bought it with 53000 miles in 2014 from the original owner. RIP Lexus....
Look for a ES350 ..7- 10k you can get a really nice one
Pulled out in front of your daughter? I’m sure your daughter couldn’t have done ANYTHING to avoid, all the lady’s fault.
In Nigeria that vehicle would rise from the dead
I got a 2016 Toyota Avalon with a 3.5 V6 early last year from my aunt and uncle. It had about 98,000 miles on it and they made sure to keep maintenance up on it and I have kept it up since then and expect to have it for a while.
My dad currently drives a 2011 Avalon he bought brand new. It just rolled over 306K miles last week. No issues at all
Have a 2003 toyota 4runner with 275,000 miles. No issues
I have a 06’ Avalon Limited nearing 200K with zero problems! If you didn’t look at the ODO you’d think it had maybe 50K on it cause it’s smooth as butter!!
Also got into an uber where the driver was driving a toyota camry with over 600,000 miles.
Will last forever
I have the same 3.3 engine in my 2006 Toyota Solara. Really good engine, horsepower, quiet and good mpg too.
Scotty, we have a 2005 ES 300. 100k. Bought it 5 years ago with 42k. Beautiful car with all the goodies! Mark Levinson....not ever selling it!!
Think that’s Mark Levin
That is a lifetime car. Keep it maintained and keep it from rusting (if you live in a snow state) and it will outlive you.
It’s a ES330, not 300. Lexus didn’t make the 300 in 2005. The 3.3 was the only motor available in 05. Great cars!
Thanks, I meant 330.
Hello Mr Scotty, I followed ur lead and lucked up and purchased a 05 es330 with 106,000 one owner and so smoking. It’s so clean inside and out it still had the original window sticker, booklets and all the owner maintenance records. It’s truly is in mint condition. I can’t tell u just how happy I am Scotty ty again and God bless you!
In how much $$ do you buy it? Because i am planning to buy same year ans model because it have luxury features.
100 percent correct Scotty. I am ordering a new ES 350 with the 3.5 V6 because I think that will be it for that engine. No way I am buying a 4cly RX. Lexus needs to give their head a shake with all this F Sport nonsense and turbos.
Some F Sport is good but turbo 4's won't hold up compared to a CR-V.
Well customer said Toyota is boring
@@bendmall4341 can do it if maintain properly
I've been waiting for Scotty to address the issue of Lexus switching to the 4 cylinder, turbo-charged engine. I have a 2019 and a 2021 Lexus RX 350, both with the 6 cylinder engines, which are pretty great. I could hardly believe it when I first heard they were changing to these 4/turbos. What a huge mistake, IMO and in Scotty's. Glad we got ours before the change.
I think the reason Lexus and a lot of other car companies are going this route because the government is requiring these car companies to get higher mpg and reduce emissions
@@kalielwebb3774 Not really
@theory816 Doubtful. The V6 has been around for ages, it's perfected, mfg is long ago set. The turbo 4 has a lot more complexity and cannot be cheaper to make. My Ford F150 Eco 3.5 cost a lot more on the sticker than if I'd gotten the n.a. V8.
@@kalielwebb3774 Agree., and also the car companies know the new 4cylinder turbos will give out sooner, and they are hoping you keep buying new ones so they can make money
How you have so much money to buy two lexuses?
😊 thanks Scotty for educating us. Blessings and love to everyone
The ES350 that I purchased back in 2012, which now has 80,000 miles, has had flawless performance in every respect, including a quiet, luxury ride and plenty of smooth acceleration at any speed. I can't imagine a better car. The only very minor compromise that I've noticed with it is that it takes sharp curves more like a boat than a sports car. Well, it's probably hard to have everything for less than $100K. And the Lexus dealer has tried selling replacement parts that the car doesn't need (at least yet). I thought I'd be replacing this car in ten years, as I've always done with my cars in the past. But given my experience with the ES 350, that's now completely out of the question.
I just bought a used 2003 Lexus ES300 because of this video. Thanks Scotty!
great video Scotty ,because of this we purchased a 2022 Lexus RX 350 V6 for the wife and a 2023 Toyota 4runner 40th year for me both at MSRP-our retirement vehicles will have for years to come Thanks
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I saw a Celica like yours zipping through Athens Georgia last week, and I thought to my self as it passed by "what a great looking car"... I wish they still made them like that. Seemingly 'big ticket' repairs & maintenance on my older rust free Tundra performed at a conscientious dealership beats the hell out of trading in on a new truck. I will keep this 2002 going as long as possible.
I've been thinking this for quite some time. Not just Toyota/Lexus but other manufacturers (BMW, Buick, Chevy, Ford, and more) put smaller displacement turbos in mid/full size cars, crossovers, and mid-size SUV's trying to keep the performance decent/good while boosting the mileage. But they only deliver good mileage off-boost, and since the engine in naturally aspirated form is undersized/underpowered for the vehicle, drivers will tend to drive at higher-RPM's where they have some boost. which puts the fuel economy right back where it would have been with a bigger engine. Also, power delivery is peaky (mostly a problem with little I4 Turbos trying to lug a crossover or SUV around), they're noisier, and they tend to wear out sooner because of the stresses turbocharging puts on an engine. So, compared to older models with V6 and V8 engines you get a car with a noisy, less refined engine that's harder to drive smoothly, won't last as long, and improves your mileage by only a tiny amount, if any at all.
Like Scotty said it's cheaper for them to build a 4 cyl and slap a turbo on it.
They get to satisfy the EPA MPG numbers on 'simulated' tests and make cheaper engines.
I just bought a 2023 Lexus GX460, which is basically the same model they've been selling for the last 10 years. Old school NA V-8, great build-quality, and actually made in Japan. I fear this is the last of an era for Lexus as the next generation will have those awful turbo V-6s they already started using in the new Tundras. I've only had it for a few months so far, but I've been thrilled with it so far and think it's gonna one of those 20-year long-haulers.
Only thing stupid about that purchase is the mpg
Yep. New Tundra's are falling apart across America. NOT made in Japan...
@@luisgonzalez8423 GX owners aren’t concerned with mpg.
@@tiaz2088 thanks tia!
I recently purchased a 2023 GX due to the reliable smooth v8, but I'll be selling it soon due to its AWFUL small cargo area and 3rd row, swinging rear door, no storage compartments, and its poor cornering. It's a reliable vehicle with a very poor cargo design.
I wish lexus would make a true 3-row suv with a naturally aspirated engine that gets around 20 mpg. They're about to lose another customer. I'm seriously considering buying the newly designed 2023 Honda Pilot Elite instead. Much better design in every way it seems...
I'm so happy with my 2007 ES. Thanks for your recommendation!
That's my car too, but lately, I had problems with transmission started to flare from 2nd to 3rd when cold.
@@mohdhamad9658 yo im having the exact issue with my 05 es 330
@@joshc7765 yeah, I replaced trany fluid regularly, I took it to tranny shop they said a lot ot Toyotas with same trany have this problem and can't be fixed without rebuilding.
@@mohdhamad9658 yeah atm I'm just babying her. Rebuilding is not a viable option for me.
@@mohdhamad9658 Sorry to hear that! I never heard Scotty get into maintenance for it. Does he recommend a fluid change, even though it's supposed to be good 'for the life of the transmission'?
The bad things about the 3.3L engine are: 1. Rubber timing belt, not a chain; 2. Can't get to rear spark plugs, so it costs a fortune to change them. 3. Coolant will eventually leak from gaskets behind engine, cost a fortune to fix; 4. plastic coolant intake tube next to starter will eventually crack (not all that hard to fix). These are the main issues I've had with that engine.
I blew my timing belt after 20k miles with this engine. Took heads off and no damage. Put everything back together and runs fine. But I know what you mean with the back spark plugs. This will cost a lot in a shop. This is why I learned to work on the car myself.
Did they fix that on the 3.5?
I just bought a ‘22RX w/ a 2GR-FKS.
Still not terrible
@@justicegusting2476 Yes, you've got literally Nothing to worry about. The 3.5 is probably one of the Best V6 engines ever made on this Earth
@@justicegusting2476 I think they did fix the timing belt issue on the 3.5.
Scotty, the ES330 and ES350 top out at about 142. When Lexus came about one of their requirements was that any Lexus be faster than a Mercedes. Even my mom's 1998 ES300 topped out at 140+.
Just picked up a CPO 2019 GS 350 with that wonderful V6 engine. Sounds great and makes plenty of power.
GS 350 is as good as you can get. The only thing is the AWD system is very dated. I have an 11GS AWD. The new IS uses the same AWD parts as an 05.
I think 1998-2005 Lexus gs300 was the pinnacle of their engineering… great videos Scotty. I wish I had half your arm movements.
Had a 4cylinder turbo, had it for aprox 7 years and put on it more than 200k miles, gave it to my wife's cousin, who used it for for another 3 years car is sttill working.
The B2324 4 cylinder engine they put in the Saab 9000 was bullet proof, and plenty smooth with a counter-rotating balancing chain. Reached peak torque at 1800rpm, came with 225HP/252ft-lb stock, the majority of them later tuned to 300HP+ and ran for half a million miles without blinking. Mine had that much on it when I sold it a few years ago, and I still wish I had kept it and restored it (succumbed to rust and my wife's insistence at having side airbags). Problems with the engine or turbo were exceedingly rare. Ironically, the V6 variant of the car was the one with the poor reputation, and everyone knew to avoid it.
I have 05 lexus sc430. I will never get rid of it. I unfortunatley wrecked the front end but i got it replaced and with upkeep everything with it works perfectly. I love it so much and it handles like a real race car
Planned obsolescence is the biggest racket in cars. Make them faster cheaper and then make everyone buy a new one every three years. Insane!
I’d say leasing is a better option if u expect getting a new car every 3-4 years
I thought that went out with the 1960s. 😮
sad
@@BigAltimaEnergy719 leasing is a better option in every regard
Exactly!
I will be happy to keep my 2004 Ford Taurus with a buttery smooth 3.0L V-6, and an ultra reliable 4 speed automatic transmission. Had it for 6 years with zero issues. I want nothing to do with an engine that needs a turbo charger to get the power. As they say, "There is no replacement for displacement."
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I’ve always thought 4 cylinders were choppy, clanky, noisy so I’m glad you confirmed it’s not just in my own head
I wanted the new Lexus NX. They are pumping out the NX350 model with the turbo 4-cyl engine. I special ordered the NX250 model that has the non-turbo 4-cyl found in the RAV-4 and automatic (not a CVT) transmission. I couldn’t be happier and the performance is excellent. Plan to have it ten years or more.
Scotty name dropping Red Dwarf was out of this world!
down here in New Zealand the Red dwarf series was popular, really comical.
It's cold outside, there's no kind of atmosphere...
The Sienna uses the same engine you think is wonderful. The Previa van engine leaked oil like crazy since it was laid down sideways, from the valve cover. The Toyota Tundra has always been made in Texas. The most dependable long lasting full size pickup there is. So the USA can build good vehicles if they want to!
I ordered a 2022 ES last year. Got it in July and was totaled in Oct. everyone was ok but I will definitely order one this yr. Think the 4 cylinders are coming to the ES sooner than we think.
I just got a 2008 Lexus Rx350 it has 413,900 miles on it and is still running perfectly strong got it for $500 interior is in good condition. Exterior has a couple of scratches, but mostly from highway driving but all around amazing car
You came up you can flip that for 4 grand up
Over all, NOBODY can put that kind of mileage on a GM,FORD OR CRYSLER.OH maybe ounce in a while someone will have a (American Made Vehicle with maybe 250-350,000 miles on it) but that's pretty rair now day's.
Wow, got a 2010 highlander v6 with 242k on the clock. Guess I'm still breaking it in lol
@@jcherestal yea it’s just the beginning lol I’ve heard these engines can almost go a million miles with proper maintenance I’m pretty sure road and track did an article on a Lexus LS400 that has over a million miles on it and it’s still running perfectly fine to this day
I agree with Scotty on this video. I have a 2006 Acura TL with a 6 cyclinder 274HP naturally aspirated engine. It runs forever and has plenty of power. I even get 30mpg highway. Acura used the J series engine in all of their cars and Suvs. In 2018 they started putting a 4 cyclinder in the TL and RDX and I do not expect those engines to last. I also do not like any car that has a GDI engine because it will cause excessive carbon buildup on the valves. Scotty has a video where he talks about GDI engines and their problems.
Great car!!
Am engineer once told me that turbo and power chargers are for crappy built engines....
Lol not always
Build it valve cover to oil pan $1000 a part then throw a turbo on it. Or you can just get a Honda an rev it till 9k rpms everyday living on the fuel cut an she will still run for 300,000 miles, before it need an alternator. Audi, Benz, Ford, Chevy 100k start to prey. Hell now 25k miles they all have trannies going out !!!
Any time specific output starts to exceed about 100hp/Liter, you have to start to think about how well an engine is built... How precise all the bearing surfaces are, how round and true every cut is, how well balanced and well matched all the parts are, how well the main caps can stand up to force and vibration, etc. And the fact is in a boosted engine, specific output will usually be well in excess of 100hp/L. On a lot of the motors that "last forever" it'll be around 55-65 hp/L and engine life, when properly maintained, can usually be well over a quarter million miles. Moderate boost applications can struggle to even reach 100,000.
Tell that to the Toyota Supra
@@Lafoochen they’re mostly all not bad. But ppl push them and do 5k or over 6months on the same oil because it’s still hasn’t gone over 1k miles just sitting in a garage ripping it on old oil at that point. Ppl who own M performance bmws do oil changes every 3k miles or around the 6 month mark that plan on keeping them for a while
Definitely agree with Scotty, got an 04 ES with no issues and im never selling.
I have a 2010 RX350 AWD with the 2GR-FE 3.5L and it runs and accelerates like a champ. It has 275hp and 250lbs of torque and can tow 3500lbs. It’s a great vehicle. Highly recommend.
Just a heads up, we have same car, 2010 RX. They have a known defect with the oil cooler line, a rubber hose that deteriorates. Suggest you replace proactively before all the oil runs out one day as it did for us recently.
@@JFreeUNC there was a recall on those. Mine got replaced many years ago. Thanks though.
Got a 2007 Lexus RX 350 because of Scotty and it's the best car ever. Especially with all amsoil fluids, just very relaxing driving experience.
Purchased an '02 Es used around 2007. In 2010 when it was totaled it bought a newer used '05 Es330 fast forward and i'm still driving it today. I see a lot of these on the road they are aging gracefully. All my passemgers commeng on the smoothness of the ride and most drive newer luxury cars. These cars are the absolute best!
Thank you Scott for all the good information. I purchased a Lexus I made sure to look for the logo made in Japan. I traded a 2020 Honda crv. It rode like crap compared to the Lexus...fyi Honda was. Made in mexico
Lucky I still kept my 1993 Previa LE, with naturally aspirated engine now with 280K miles on the original engine, transmission, and drive train. Gas consumption is still the same as when I bought it and it never looses oil during interval oil changes at 5K miles. They built those vehicles well those times. I think I will have to keep it for as long as I can, anyway car registration and maintenance costs are cheap for vehicles like this.
We have a Lexus RX 350. 2011. Absolutely great car. V6 smooth power and so quiet. It’s a good car to look for if you are in the market.
I have the straight 6 rwd GS 300 1998 that looks and drives new. 165k miles
Lexus was made to compete with BMW and Mercedes. There is a reason those sell V8s and V6s the most they don't even have a 4 cylinder option for their high-end luxury sedans not to my knowledge at least.
Comparing Kryten to a Celica MK2 is pure genius. You're the best Scotty
Looks like a pleasant neighborhood. That lawn is in pretty rough shape though!
I have been looking at the 2023 Lexus RX to replace my Highlander, and I was soooo bummed to learn they dropped the V6. Seriously, they want me to pay $60K for a 4 cylinder? Get outta here. I may take a look at the new 2023 Honda Pilot that still has a V6 or a Genesis GV80.
@1:37 If you abuse a turbo, it prematurely wears out. Otherwise it is actually made for the life of the car. 🤔
I was sceptical about buying a 2013 GS350 it's even loaded with everything you could ever want. Has 126k miles and always thought they were expensive when they break but they do last a long time. Properly maintained just like my Subaru with 109k miles , the Lexus will probably outlast the Subaru lol.
Scott's correct. I went from 6Cyl t0 2.0 Turbo charged and it IS choppy...sometimes when the Turbo kicks in I have to look in my rearview to make sure i wasn't tail ended by the vehicle behind me....hah!
very simple .. any car with 'J' in the vin number has the most quality since they were made and manufactured in japan. Old Lexus, Nissans .. those 6 cylinder engines are bullet proof.
We owns a 2009 V6 Toyota Venza. It still run like a gem with 240,000 miles. We think it will last another 200,000 miles. Also we get around 22mpg on average. We bought a 2019 Subaru Ascent Limited. It is working super smooth and nice. It has already 52,000 miles. I am just hoping it will last as long as the Toyota has last. Will see….
I have a 2013 Es350. Smooth riding. Boring yes. Reliable definitely!! We have owned 6 Lexus.
My 2005 ES330 has been great, 180,000 miles on it, no oil burning or leaks, everything works, no rust. My brother's much newer Dodge Charger, same # of miles, funny noise when turning, heat / ac venting system needed removed and all seals replaced, rusting, not much left to it. My ES has at least 100K left in it at this rate, maybe a lot more.
Scotty. Bought a 2018 lexus is350...instead of a beamer.
I have a 2002 rs300 and it runs almost like new. One of my favorite cars ever
I'm going to be getting a Lexus soon & I'm so glad I cam across your video. Thank you so much for this information!
For the record, I'm very much ANTI-tuhrboh, at least in GAS cars (they definitely have their place in diesels).
That said, one advantage a FWD blown 4 has over a comparably powered FWD V6 is weight distribution. The FWD V6 will be significantly nose-heavier and will understeer more. The 4 will have better F-R weight balance and thus more neutral handling. Probably the tuhrboh's only real-world advantage.
I am amazed at how much you produce @scotty! Thank you for the content every day.
I'm pretty happy with my 1.8l corolla
For heavy duty every day work simplicity is key
EPA thank you for all this
And our wonderful Congress
What would we do without the government to save us from ourselves?
I have a 2005 ES330 just like that one. I got it in 2007. It’s been a great car. I just need to fix the rust on the black strip door window edge, the rear wing one side and driver door sill. Canadian winter salt! Nearly 250,000 kilometres. The only major repairs have been a radiator, power steering hoses, sway bar bushes, rear wheel bearing and a front tie rod end and one new battery. Brake pads, rotors and 2 part exhausts including one cat.
Stay away from Turbo， stay away from trouble!
Not necessarily so, technology is pretty old by now and if done right zero problems. One of my cars Volvo S80II, 2.5FT(E85) with over 211,000 miles on it. Original turbo.
@@rosen9425 nobody wants a Volvo .
My 09 Toyota Camry has a 4 cylinder. The thing has plenty of acceleration for daily driver. Unless you are racing, you don't need a car with a turbo.
My 2008 Toyota Highlander is also made in Japan, and it has under 150,000 miles
Just bought a 2010 rx 350 with 170k miles. I’m not worried at all, thing runs like a brand new car and I plan to keep it for at least the next 5 years!!!
I'm actually in the market for a lexus right now and test drove a 2011 is350 and a 2020 is300 f sport. the 300 was really nice don't get me wrong but i could definitely feel the difference between the 3.5L v6 and the turbo 4 cylinder. the 300 is for sure more modern, has a nice interior and all that junk but the 350 is just a better driving experience all day bc of that v6 and i think that's what I'm gonna get
Scotty u made me proud of my 2006 Lexus es 330.Much love my brother!
I bought a 2014 Lexus ES350 and it’s the best car by far I’ve ever owned.. I’ve had it for a little over a year now and I genuinely love driving it
I just before Christmas bought a 2007 V6 Is250 with less than 100k kilometres on the clock, absolute bullet proof service history for 5k🤣 it look and shift like new and it also has everything a modern day car has. Heated and cooled seats, keyless start and entry😍
Be aware of carbon build up on that version
Scotty my wife & I have a Lexus 2015 ES 350 with only 39000 miles runs like a dream 😊
Turbos only use less gas if you keep your foot out of them
love how when he says burning oil they show the exact engine he is talking up lol toyota mz engine ! wtf scotty?
I own this ES 330 . The smoothest car ever i would say 18 years old 147k original engine tranny and original struts. Drive a few hundred miles in the highway it would put a smile .. Smooth power delivery. Still drives like a dream .. I has a floaty ride quality but its quieter than the new Lexus. I test drove IS300 it handles better by es 330 is much smoother. The only issue is timing belt and an interference engine . I need to put a grand to replace it .. Still think its worth it.
Your spot on! Years of experience shows. Thanks for all your advice Scotty👍
My Lexus es 350 2013 is still going strong and rides like a dream.
So why does diesel engines ( they have turbochargers and higher cylinder pressures that GDI engines) last so long??
Afternoon from Houston Scotty!
Ditto!
I feel the same way about the Camry and the Honda Accord.
Yup normal aspiration is way to go for reliability.
Owned 8 camreys bought some for as litle as 300 dollars both 4cyl and 6cyl not one car has ever let me down there fanominal
My 2017 RX F sport and is 250 f sport almost 100k miles, not a single problem. Lexus fan right here
Loved video from earlier I just recently purchased a 07 avalon and It rides so smooth and so quiet
Thank you Scotty, I completely agree with you, we were planning to get Toyota highlander xse to travel across Canada with a trailer, but now the highlander only comes with 4 cylinder engine. And as you know Canada and USA are not flat. I don't think that the 4 cylinder engine is good enough specially when you are towing a trailer up hills. V6 should be an option
Look for a used v6 Highlander
Will Scotty ever review a Toyota Century
These older, mid-2000's Lexus ES 330 sedans are the best luxurious vehicles on the road, because they are excellent in reliability.
Scotty always spitting the truth.
Your right Scotty I have a 2005 Lexus ES 330 with 77,000 miles. Still drive like a dream.
I prefer Lexus made in Japan with naturally aspirated engine. I own 2023 Lexus IS350 and I love it. Hope I can drive over 300,000 miles.
At low speeds i would agree. However for quick driving you pick 4 cylinder. If you're driving a smoother car. A bigger engine is better but so much lag in most paired by an uncomfortable sensation when holding corners unless its a porsche or a M car.
A honda touring v4 turbo does both. Its smooth enough for daily and fun in the corners... an es350 feels like a boat so much roll also youre accelerating no where. No overtakes if pick the wrong lane 😂😅.
If smoothness was the key you might wanna check out electric cars. Smoothest they can be.
Thank You so much Scotty I actually was going to ask you like did you have a video on the Lexus IS cuz I needed to know when I don't know the model switched or whatever I got a twenty-year-old 300 RX and it still runs phenomenally I had to switch a shifter cable in it when I first got it and and that's that just recently my heat went out so I don't know what that's all about I saw it another video that said I could reset it so I'm going to try that first before I start pumping out cash but thank you so much for your videos they're all so informative
So nice to see Scotty said no turbo charged engine. Go with naturally aspirated engine with a manual transmission.
great- just bought a 2016 nx with turbo back in november but it was made in japan does that help?????? ughhhhhhh
Didn't Lexus have an engine sludge problem???
Yup, I recently got a 2023 NX as a loaner and hated.
Even the toyota camrys have the 3.3 of that same generation ES they also have the 2.4 and the 3.0
CAFE regulations have ruined everything...
I went to two Lexus dealer to check out their used RX 350 AWD, the one in the Grapevine dealer has a 2021 RX 350 F-sport, V6, AWD with very low mileage, cost $54,000 (over priced) and the salesman told me the new 2023 RX 350 is $61,000 with 4 cylinder engine Turbo. Can you believe this bullsh*t??