I'm looking for a Lexus ES300h but haven't decided between a new or used one. The price difference seems to be around $8,000-$10,000. • A new base model is priced around $50,000-$51,000. • A used one typically costs about $40,000-$43,000. • Alternatively, high-mileage or accident-damaged models are in the $30,000-$32,000 range. I'd appreciate your opinion on this. Thanks for taking the time to help!
Hi Manihsi, Well, I'll tell you like that if you can afford by a new one, it's good feeling. Nice new car's smell, it's like a new baby😊 etc. But you paying a price for it. I bought with 9000 miles on the clock from Lexus. I do believe that car had a small accident, that's why colour peeled off from the front bumper because it's been badly repaired. Of course sales team don't say that for you. When I installed app I can see that car has been repaired before sold to me. My wife driving Lexus IS300H 2018 We bought with 60000 miles on the clock. She driving for the last 2 years no issues at all but she do only on average 5000 miles a year. If you buy Lexus ES300H I do recommend to treat your car with injector cleaner as well, every service you do. It's few people's has been contacting me regarding this matter. My advice would be don't buy F- sport model seats not comfortable as on Premium and suspension harder. So far to be honest with you I'm happy with my choice to drive a Lexus. I hope you have better picture for your design ☺️ 👍
My wife driving Lexus IS300H F-sport model 2018 Reg. They a bit smaller and some things a better and nicer than on ES 2021 :) I like how IS holding the road on motorway when you driving faster. But I can tell you ES300H is much more comfortable 👍
Thank you for your comment 👍 It's really smooth and comfortable cars to drive. I'm a taxi driver and doing a lot of private jobs transfering people from the Bristol to London etc. I heard a lot of good comments from the customers how comfortable seats are. I will keep this Lexus for at least 3 years and I keep updating how it's performing.
Hi I'm not saying is bad. It's my first experience to review a car. I should go deeper in the details. Sorry you can't be good in the beginning everything comes with experience. In my opinion is to much chrome details outside around the car. Front could be at least 10-15 cm shorter. Inside Seat's are amazingly comfortable front panel looks good but computer controller and windows opening button's for luxury car it's awful. Let's say my wife driving IS300 H F sport 2018 and those buttons looks much more better. Like I said this is my opinion and all of us have different tastes. Thank you for your comment 👍
@8ruffryderboy5 When injectors get worse then engine management light pop's on. I had that sound for 2-3 months until light came on. Try to use injector cleaner maybe it's helps to clean. If your car still has got a warranty record the sound and have a chat with Lexus. I'm using injector cleaner every service now.
Personally I would try to use injector cleaner with every 3rd tank in the beginning. Or find injector cleaning shop and have a word with them. In my situation when I started getting this noise I didn't know what's going on until I get engine management light on.
Hi mate. Quick question for you? I have seen my mpg drop from about 54 mpg to around 44 mpg in the cold. My driving is exactly the same. Does this sound right? Thanks.
Hi, My mpg dropped as well from 52 to 48 in recent months It make me wonder why? and I'm thinking same as you. I'm driving mostly on motorway maybe that's a bit of difference between 10 and 4 mpg on average. I do believe that could weather effecting your mpg. When I drive in the city I noticed that petrol engine working more often than on warmer days. If you will face some issues later, on that case, please share the details with me as well. It's always good to know what to expect later on. Thank you 👍
@UgiBristol Thanks for the reply mate. I definitely believe it's because of the weather. We had -2 and -3 in the Midlands. Filled up my tank and the range is usually 500 + miles. Now it's showing 445. I guess that with the cold, heating on, lights on etc., it definitely makes a difference. Still better than any EV but it was a bit of a surprise. Will keep you informed, and let me know how you do. Cheers!
Ugi, great video. I was thinking of one of these over an Audi A6/Merc E220d. I mainly do motorway miles. What's the economy like on the motorway at 70mph and 80mph? With regards to your paint, Lexus UK might be a better call!
Hi, I'm glad you liked the video. Thank you 😀👍 I'm servicing every 7,500 miles. Since injectors failed I'm adding injector cleaner every service now. It's mostly motorway miles at 70-80 mph and this Lexus doing above 50 mpg on average. Thank you for advice I'll give a call to Lexus UK.
@@UgiBristol Hi, my Camry with this powertrain is at around 45k miles, and I preventively also have added injector cleaner. Didn't notice any difference though 😂 I'd like to ask you, have you noticed that the powertrain is sensitive when it comes to petrol/gasoline quality? If one always fills in high quality fuel, then of course there's nothing to notice :D
@@PFinkoloTL87 Hi, When I bought for a year I used to fill with Shell V power, but sense injectors failed I'm using normal shell E10 petrol and adding injector cleaner every service. To be honest I'm not feeling much difference in power performance maybe just a little bit 👍
@@UgiBristol Such a weird thing your injectors failed. I live in Eastern Europe and this year I once filled up with unusually cheap petrol, that gave me horrible fuel economy. I drove it till only approx. 3 liters were in the fuel tank and filled her up with the most expensive 100 octane E5 fuel I could find locally. Holy moly, the difference in power and *consumption* was and is massive. It consumes less than I was used to beforehand.
@Abszurdista-fatalista It was a bit costly here in UK to fix at Lexus but I glad I took this decision they replaced 2 injectors and with full check's they charged me £1400. But when I drove from Lexus engine started idling badly again. Brought back and they replaced another 2 for free 😊. Usually I'm doing around 50 MPG but for the last couple of months it's dropped to 47. I think because I started driving a bit faster and a bit more aggressively on motorway.
Hi Azan, Thank you for your question. I'll address all your concerns in the 150,000-mile review. Overall, the suspension is very good, but when driving slowly on rough roads with many potholes, it's quite wobbly inside 👍
Its a Lexus which is Toyota. My local mechanic told me Toyota is the most reliable and Lexus is Toyota with bells on.Regarding the paint issue contact Lexus UK give the local office away.
Thank you for explaining. 🙏 What I’m saying is that if the price difference between a new and used one is only $7,000-$10,000, it doesn’t make sense for me to choose a used one-unless it’s a 2021-2022 model with 30,000-50,000 miles and an accident history, priced $20,000 less than a new one. But maybe I’m wrong!
@@Manihsi If you can afford it get a new or superseded (new) Lexus. I always got an extended warranty but experts say not really worth it. I think it is if not too much more. Properly maintained it will last forever.
I really like the fact that Lexus are like a Lego. Very easy to maintenance, but when you do your self, you loosing a warranty. Like in my situation injectors failed ( think's do happens ) and I had to pay for it, but for me miles I'm driving wasn't a point of keeping a warranty.
Hi Florian, Lexus saying it's a life time. If you buy a new car and you do 5000 to 10000 miles a year a wouldn't bother to change it. Lexus Gearbox it's very simple and reliable but because I'm doing a lot of miles I do change every 50000-60000 miles. I'm not changing filter because it's inside gearbox. I'm just refreshing draining off and refiling with the same amount of oil. If you taking a Lexus service plan it's under the the warranty. To be honest It's very simple to service Lexus by your self I will do a videos later on.
Hi, To be honest not working on Uber much. Only when making a video and picking up fears let's say, if I'm driving to Airport, and someone booking Uber to airport. But I think it's will be not big difference what I'm getting now 52-54 mpg. It's hybrid 4 and generate electricity power even when you driving 70 mph.
It's absolutely fine, is totally different experience from normal engine's with stop/start systems. Let's say if you start moving slowly you using battery power in the beginning but if you need to move faster and you press the pedal power comes from battery and petrol engine in the same time.
@Nomaanrashid I can't tell you exactly what mpg in the city. I'm driving this Lexus nearly 2 years and mpg not charging drastically it's motorway or city mpg keeping between 51-53 mpg.
Hi Johnny, These days I'm doing a lot private jobs. Mostly long runs like Bristol-Heathrow etc. I used to work on Uber, but now time to time and I'm using it to catch trips which is on my way. 👍
I'm looking for a Lexus ES300h but haven't decided between a new or used one. The price difference seems to be around $8,000-$10,000.
• A new base model is priced around $50,000-$51,000.
• A used one typically costs about $40,000-$43,000.
• Alternatively, high-mileage or accident-damaged models are in the $30,000-$32,000 range.
I'd appreciate your opinion on this. Thanks for taking the time to help!
Hi Manihsi,
Well, I'll tell you like that if you can afford by a new one, it's good feeling. Nice new car's smell, it's like a new baby😊 etc. But you paying a price for it.
I bought with 9000 miles on the clock from Lexus.
I do believe that car had a small accident, that's why colour peeled off from the front bumper because it's been badly repaired. Of course sales team don't say that for you.
When I installed app I can see that car has been repaired before sold to me.
My wife driving Lexus IS300H 2018 We bought with 60000 miles on the clock. She driving for the last 2 years no issues at all but she do only on average 5000 miles a year.
If you buy Lexus ES300H I do recommend to treat your car with injector cleaner as well, every service you do.
It's few people's has been contacting me regarding this matter.
My advice would be don't buy
F- sport model seats not comfortable as on Premium and suspension harder.
So far to be honest with you I'm happy with my choice to drive a Lexus.
I hope you have better picture for your design ☺️ 👍
I own a Lexus IS 300h with 100.000 miles too and it's the best car i've ever owned. I bought it from new and i'll keep it.
My wife driving Lexus IS300H F-sport model 2018 Reg.
They a bit smaller and some things a better and nicer than on ES 2021 :)
I like how IS holding the road on motorway when you driving faster. But I can tell you ES300H is much more comfortable 👍
Lovely car great review i am looking to buy one soon had enough of BMW Mercedes i need reliability
Thank you for your comment 👍
It's really smooth and comfortable cars to drive.
I'm a taxi driver and doing a lot of private jobs transfering people from the Bristol to London etc.
I heard a lot of good comments from the customers how comfortable seats are.
I will keep this Lexus for at least 3 years and I keep updating how it's performing.
Not sure what you think is the problem with the design? It looks distinctly Lexus but also modern. Interior is better than most bmw for sure
Hi I'm not saying is bad.
It's my first experience to review a car. I should go deeper in the details. Sorry you can't be good in the beginning everything comes with experience.
In my opinion is to much chrome details outside around the car.
Front could be at least 10-15 cm shorter.
Inside Seat's are amazingly comfortable front panel looks good but computer controller and windows opening button's for luxury car it's awful. Let's say my wife driving IS300 H F sport 2018 and those buttons looks much more better.
Like I said this is my opinion and all of us have different tastes.
Thank you for your comment 👍
Good car.
Thank you 😊
Agree, have 2019 300h (first yr of nw platform), splendid in all respects! Emma Peel would prefer to her Lotus.
Hi Ugi, how did you noticed when your injectors failed? How much did it cost to repair? Thanks
Hi,
Thanks to your question 👍
I just uploaded a short video to answer ☺️
You can follow the link:
th-cam.com/video/6_EwBREZd1s/w-d-xo.html
@@UgiBristol I got the same issue same noise but no engine management light “yet”
@8ruffryderboy5
When injectors get worse then engine management light pop's on. I had that sound for 2-3 months until light came on.
Try to use injector cleaner maybe it's helps to clean.
If your car still has got a warranty record the sound and have a chat with Lexus.
I'm using injector cleaner every service now.
@@UgiBristol thanks for your reply Ugi, so better if I start to save up now lol
Personally I would try to use injector cleaner with every 3rd tank in the beginning. Or find injector cleaning shop and have a word with them.
In my situation when I started getting this noise I didn't know what's going on until I get engine management light on.
Hi mate. Quick question for you? I have seen my mpg drop from about 54 mpg to around 44 mpg in the cold. My driving is exactly the same. Does this sound right? Thanks.
Hi,
My mpg dropped as well from 52 to 48 in recent months It make me wonder why? and I'm thinking same as you. I'm driving mostly on motorway maybe that's a bit of difference between 10 and 4 mpg on average. I do believe that could weather effecting your mpg. When I drive in the city I noticed that petrol engine working more often than on warmer days.
If you will face some issues later, on that case, please share the details with me as well.
It's always good to know what to expect later on.
Thank you 👍
@UgiBristol Thanks for the reply mate. I definitely believe it's because of the weather. We had -2 and -3 in the Midlands. Filled up my tank and the range is usually 500 + miles. Now it's showing 445. I guess that with the cold, heating on, lights on etc., it definitely makes a difference. Still better than any EV but it was a bit of a surprise. Will keep you informed, and let me know how you do.
Cheers!
@ravd883
I will do 👍
Ugi, great video. I was thinking of one of these over an Audi A6/Merc E220d. I mainly do motorway miles. What's the economy like on the motorway at 70mph and 80mph? With regards to your paint, Lexus UK might be a better call!
Hi,
I'm glad you liked the video. Thank you 😀👍
I'm servicing every 7,500 miles. Since injectors failed I'm adding injector cleaner every service now. It's mostly motorway miles at 70-80 mph and this Lexus doing above 50 mpg on average.
Thank you for advice I'll give a call to Lexus UK.
@@UgiBristol Hi, my Camry with this powertrain is at around 45k miles, and I preventively also have added injector cleaner. Didn't notice any difference though 😂
I'd like to ask you, have you noticed that the powertrain is sensitive when it comes to petrol/gasoline quality? If one always fills in high quality fuel, then of course there's nothing to notice :D
@@PFinkoloTL87
Hi,
When I bought for a year I used to fill with Shell V power, but sense injectors failed I'm using normal shell E10 petrol and adding injector cleaner every service. To be honest I'm not feeling much difference in power performance maybe just a little bit 👍
@@UgiBristol Such a weird thing your injectors failed. I live in Eastern Europe and this year I once filled up with unusually cheap petrol, that gave me horrible fuel economy. I drove it till only approx. 3 liters were in the fuel tank and filled her up with the most expensive 100 octane E5 fuel I could find locally. Holy moly, the difference in power and *consumption* was and is massive. It consumes less than I was used to beforehand.
@Abszurdista-fatalista
It was a bit costly here in UK to fix at Lexus but I glad I took this decision they replaced 2 injectors and with full check's they charged me £1400. But when I drove from Lexus engine started idling badly again. Brought back and they replaced another 2 for free 😊.
Usually I'm doing around 50 MPG but for the last couple of months it's dropped to 47. I think because I started driving a bit faster and a bit more aggressively on motorway.
Is the suspension comfortable on the bad roads of Bristol?
Hi Azan,
Thank you for your question.
I'll address all your concerns in the 150,000-mile review.
Overall, the suspension is very good, but when driving slowly on rough roads with many potholes, it's quite wobbly inside 👍
Its a Lexus which is Toyota. My local mechanic told me Toyota is the most reliable and Lexus is Toyota with bells on.Regarding the paint issue contact Lexus UK give the local office away.
Yes posh Toyota 😊
Thank you for advice I will do 👍
Thank you for explaining. 🙏
What I’m saying is that if the price difference between a new and used one is only $7,000-$10,000, it doesn’t make sense for me to choose a used one-unless it’s a 2021-2022 model with 30,000-50,000 miles and an accident history, priced $20,000 less than a new one.
But maybe I’m wrong!
@@Manihsi If you can afford it get a new or superseded (new) Lexus. I always got an extended warranty but experts say not really worth it. I think it is if not too much more. Properly maintained it will last forever.
I really like the fact that Lexus are like a Lego. Very easy to maintenance, but when you do your self, you loosing a warranty.
Like in my situation injectors failed ( think's do happens ) and I had to pay for it, but for me miles I'm driving wasn't a point of keeping a warranty.
@@UgiBristol Very true. Under warranty they MUST do the servicing.
Have you changed the gearbox oil?
Hi Florian,
Lexus saying it's a life time. If you buy a new car and you do 5000 to 10000 miles a year a wouldn't bother to change it.
Lexus Gearbox it's very simple and reliable but because I'm doing a lot of miles I do change every 50000-60000 miles.
I'm not changing filter because it's inside gearbox. I'm just refreshing draining off and refiling with the same amount of oil.
If you taking a Lexus service plan it's under the the warranty.
To be honest It's very simple to service Lexus by your self I will do a videos later on.
I would buy one but it doesn't have folding rear seats so its not suitable.
Yes, you're right, the rear seats don't fold down. There's only a small opening in the middle when you lower the armrest.
What MPG you getting working Uber around Bristol ?
Hi,
To be honest not working on Uber much. Only when making a video and picking up fears let's say, if I'm driving to Airport, and someone booking Uber to airport.
But I think it's will be not big difference what I'm getting now 52-54 mpg.
It's hybrid 4 and generate electricity power even when you driving 70 mph.
@@UgiBristol Ok I understand, how about urban driving stop/ start?
It's absolutely fine, is totally different experience from normal engine's with stop/start systems.
Let's say if you start moving slowly you using battery power in the beginning but if you need to move faster and you press the pedal power comes from battery and petrol engine in the same time.
@@UgiBristol Sorry I mean what kind of MPG are you getting City/ Town driving ?
@Nomaanrashid I can't tell you exactly what mpg in the city. I'm driving this Lexus nearly 2 years and mpg not charging drastically it's motorway or city mpg keeping between 51-53 mpg.
are you an Uber driver?
Hi Johnny,
These days I'm doing a lot private jobs. Mostly long runs like Bristol-Heathrow etc. I used to work on Uber, but now time to time and I'm using it to catch trips which is on my way. 👍