« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006  (Read 15720 times)

Offline Autos_Editor

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 8326
  • Carma: +91/-560
  • member
    • View Profile
CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« on: September 06, 2006, 11:15:01 pm »
You may discuss our cover story of the day in this thread....
Used Car Review:
Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
2005 Lexus ES330Like the Camry upon which it is based, the third generation Lexus ES is known for excellent reliability, says Chris Chase. "The one well-known issue is erratic shifting from the five-speed automatic transmission. Lexus has issued a fix, however," he says.     More...
Logged

Offline Bullet Blue

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 6795
  • Carma: +16/-25
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2008 BMW 128i & 2008 Volvo C30
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2006, 08:20:29 am »
An aquaintance of mine had a ES 300 and had 0 problems with it. Only had to do regular oil changes etc. He was so happy with the car that he traded it in for the new ES that's out now and loves it even more. They seem to hold their value quite well.
Logged

Offline tpl

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 23909
  • Carma: +298/-675
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2022 Taos
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2006, 08:49:45 am »
I suppose that if one absolutely has to have a Camry then the Lexus is the ultimate expression
Logged
The most radical revolutionary will become a conservative the day after the revolution.

baumer00

  • Guest
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2006, 09:20:27 am »
My Dad drives one of these, he seems to really enjoy it. I think it's boring as hell, but that's just me.  He's had no problems with it at all over the 3 years.
Logged

Offline sirAQUAMAN64

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 13396
  • Carma: +8/-54
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2001 VW Golf TDI 3Dr 5MT, 2007 VW Golf GTI 6MT, 2008 Saturn Astra XR 5Dr 4AT, 2010 VW Golf Wagon TDI 6MT, 2014 Chevrolet Orlando 2LT
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2006, 11:12:48 am »
Looks like GM carbon copied that dash design for nearly all of their vehicles now  :rofl2:

The outgoing generation ES is painful to look at, but really pleasant to drive and spend time in.
Logged
AQUAMAN64 also posts on DriverBlogs.com!

Offline Julie

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 7278
  • Carma: +359/-366
  • Gender: Female
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: nb miata, nc mx-5, e92 m3, mk6 gti
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2006, 09:54:23 pm »
I used to think, "THAT's my next car." because I loved the Camry so much.

I still think it looks really elegant.....
« Last Edit: September 07, 2006, 09:59:33 pm by Julie »
Logged

Offline Bullet Blue

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 6795
  • Carma: +16/-25
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2008 BMW 128i & 2008 Volvo C30
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2006, 10:13:01 pm »
The new ES 350 is much improved in the looks department over the old IMO. The front end of the old was just weird looking.
Logged

Mitlov

  • Guest
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2006, 11:02:06 pm »
I know reliability and interior quality are fantastic, but if you asked me to name one car that I thought of when I heard the word "boring," the ES would be it.
Logged

Offline Benhaze

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Posts: 2355
  • Carma: +29/-63
  • member
    • View Profile
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2006, 11:06:42 pm »
Quote from: Bullet Blue on September 07, 2006, 08:20:29 am
An aquaintance of mine had a ES 300 and had 0 problems with it. Only had to do regular oil changes etc. He was so happy with the car that he traded it in for the new ES that's out now and loves it even more. They seem to hold their value quite well.

A family member had a ES300. After a few years, he couldn't wait to get rid of it because it was so boring to drive (he had Preludes and Mazdas before). The car (well maintained) with 48,000 KM had a few front suspension noises. Nothing that couldn't be fixed but still surprising considering the Lexus reputation. After all, shXX happens, even to a Lexus...

He replaced it with a new IS. He wouldn't buy anyting else than Lexus because of the service. To give you an idea, he traded in his car while it was 500 KM away from his dealer (because of a work assignment) during a trip back home. Dealer made arrangements to go pick it up the car and bring it back. He drove back in his new IS... as a happy camper as one can be.
Logged

Offline Julie

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 7278
  • Carma: +359/-366
  • Gender: Female
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: nb miata, nc mx-5, e92 m3, mk6 gti
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2006, 02:54:57 am »
Quote from: Benhaze on September 08, 2006, 11:06:42 pm
Quote from: Bullet Blue on September 07, 2006, 08:20:29 am
An aquaintance of mine had a ES 300 and had 0 problems with it. Only had to do regular oil changes etc. He was so happy with the car that he traded it in for the new ES that's out now and loves it even more. They seem to hold their value quite well.

A family member had a ES300. After a few years, he couldn't wait to get rid of it because it was so boring to drive (he had Preludes and Mazdas before). The car (well maintained) with 48,000 KM had a few front suspension noises. Nothing that couldn't be fixed but still surprising considering the Lexus reputation. After all, shXX happens, even to a Lexus...

He replaced it with a new IS. He wouldn't buy anyting else than Lexus because of the service. To give you an idea, he traded in his car while it was 500 KM away from his dealer (because of a work assignment) during a trip back home. Dealer made arrangements to go pick it up the car and bring it back. He drove back in his new IS... as a happy camper as one can be.

How does he find the IS compared to the ES300? Any fun to drive this time?
Logged

mdxtasy

  • Guest
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2006, 03:01:39 am »
Quote from: Julie on September 09, 2006, 02:54:57 am
Quote from: Benhaze on September 08, 2006, 11:06:42 pm
Quote from: Bullet Blue on September 07, 2006, 08:20:29 am
An aquaintance of mine had a ES 300 and had 0 problems with it. Only had to do regular oil changes etc. He was so happy with the car that he traded it in for the new ES that's out now and loves it even more. They seem to hold their value quite well.

A family member had a ES300. After a few years, he couldn't wait to get rid of it because it was so boring to drive (he had Preludes and Mazdas before). The car (well maintained) with 48,000 KM had a few front suspension noises. Nothing that couldn't be fixed but still surprising considering the Lexus reputation. After all, shXX happens, even to a Lexus...

He replaced it with a new IS. He wouldn't buy anyting else than Lexus because of the service. To give you an idea, he traded in his car while it was 500 KM away from his dealer (because of a work assignment) during a trip back home. Dealer made arrangements to go pick it up the car and bring it back. He drove back in his new IS... as a happy camper as one can be.

How does he find the IS compared to the ES300? Any fun to drive this time?

I haven't driven the new IS but the previous IS and the ES (like the one pictured) are miles apart.  One is a lazy yacht....the other a small speedboat. 
Logged

Visitor807

  • Guest
Overview
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2007, 01:27:24 pm »
I have visited your site 985-times
Logged

Offline mmret

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 14603
  • Carma: +240/-570
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2007, 01:58:03 pm »
Quote from: Julie on September 09, 2006, 02:54:57 am
How does he find the IS compared to the ES300? Any fun to drive this time?

I drove the IS250 between a E90 330 and a G35.....while both the Bimmer and the G felt much more immediate than the TSX, the Lexus drove like more of the same, with a bit more oomph and a much better turning circle.

On the other hand, the IS was wearing winter tires, so this probably isn't a good comparison.
Logged
You can't just have your characters announce how they feel.
That makes me feel angry!

Present: 15.5 V60 T6 + Polestar, 17 MDX
Sometimes Borrow: 11 GLK350
Dark and Twisted Past: 13 TL AWD, 07 Z4 3.0si, 07 CLK550, 06 TSX, 07 Civic, 01 Grandma!

Offline Julie

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 7278
  • Carma: +359/-366
  • Gender: Female
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: nb miata, nc mx-5, e92 m3, mk6 gti
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2007, 05:26:32 pm »
Quote from: mmret on September 19, 2007, 01:58:03 pm
Quote from: Julie on September 09, 2006, 02:54:57 am
How does he find the IS compared to the ES300? Any fun to drive this time?

I drove the IS250 between a E90 330 and a G35.....while both the Bimmer and the G felt much more immediate than the TSX, the Lexus drove like more of the same, with a bit more oomph and a much better turning circle.

On the other hand, the IS was wearing winter tires, so this probably isn't a good comparison.

Wow, this thread of 1 year is revived by a guest saying he has visited our site 985 times!  ???

I don't mind the post revival, good to hear more opinions. I am just wondering what the guest's post was about.
Logged

Offline mmret

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 14603
  • Carma: +240/-570
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2007, 05:27:34 pm »
Ha! I didn't even notice this. I just posted saw it and posted. :P

One year ago....I wasn't even thinking about cars back then.
Logged

Offline initial_D

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 13022
  • Carma: +30/-50
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2007, 05:40:40 pm »
Quote from: Julie on September 07, 2006, 09:54:23 pm
I used to think, "THAT's my next car." because I loved the Camry so much.

Is this from Julie or Julie's husband?  :)
Logged

Offline Julie

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 7278
  • Carma: +359/-366
  • Gender: Female
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: nb miata, nc mx-5, e92 m3, mk6 gti
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2007, 06:13:03 pm »
Quote from: initial_D on September 19, 2007, 05:40:40 pm
Quote from: Julie on September 07, 2006, 09:54:23 pm
I used to think, "THAT's my next car." because I loved the Camry so much.

Is this from Julie or Julie's husband?  :)

This is a one-year old thread! That's why some of my tastes may have changed, haha!!

Actually, that foretelling may come true. My sweet husband is letting me pick his next car..... so, guess what I'm going to pick?............. Yup, that's right, *his* favorite car.......... That almost guarantees that it's going to be another Camry or Lexus ES...... (I think he planned this on purpose  :rofl:)

and depending on how long the Camry holds up, I could be waiting a long, long time to pick his next car..... :( for me, but good for our bank account.

Actually, I still have lots of appreciation for the car. We took it recently on a 6-hour drive to Ottawa where we had to pack some stuff and it was very comfortable.
Logged

Offline mmret

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 14603
  • Carma: +240/-570
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #17 on: September 19, 2007, 06:16:57 pm »
Such is the greatness of the Camry...it happily does what its designed to do, all day, every day, without fail and without costing a fortune.
Logged

Offline Julie

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 7278
  • Carma: +359/-366
  • Gender: Female
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: nb miata, nc mx-5, e92 m3, mk6 gti
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2007, 06:25:17 pm »
Quote from: mmret on September 19, 2007, 06:16:57 pm
Such is the greatness of the Camry...it happily does what its designed to do, all day, every day, without fail and without costing a fortune.

Seriously, because (so far), it causes no problems and it's cheap to drive/maintain, it has a really good chance of staying in our stable for a looooong time...... :(  ;D 

Hey, come to think of it, I think Ovr's Highlander may be one of the car's he's kept the longest!

It's another type of satisfaction.

Logged

Mitlov

  • Guest
Re: CD Article: Lexus ES300/330, 2002-2006
« Reply #19 on: September 19, 2007, 07:14:35 pm »
Quote from: Julie on September 19, 2007, 06:25:17 pm
Seriously, because (so far), it causes no problems and it's cheap to drive/maintain, it has a really good chance of staying in our stable for a looooong time...... :(  ;D 

You never know when a heavy tree branch can fall on even the most reliable car.  It happens.
Logged
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »