Hi guys just wanted to see how much we have bought our lovely ES300 for
lets start from me i had a 94 es300 which was in excellent condition and i had it for a year i got it for $6000 ,110Kmiles and sold it 5500$,121Kmiles i did maintain it well flushed transmission and changed spark plugs.
i bought a 1999 ES300 a month ago it has 110K miles for 7600$ it has had a 90K service at lexus and i flushed the transmission and fluids also cleaned the throthle body. Shes doin fine for now and i love it sooooo much
lemme know your story
thanks

I bought my 1996 ES300 for $5500 with 80,000 miles and it is in prestine conditions, also did the 90K service at Lexus.

$35,500 with 6 miles

$4,179 off of MSRP.

I bought a 2001 ES300 for $9500. It has high miles, 132K and runs great. The Lexus dealer provided me with the documented maintenace, oil, timing belt brake repairs, etc, and it had a clean Carfax, so the high mileage became less of a concern. It is the exact color combo, silver w/ gray cladding, I had been looking for.

Wow that's a lot of miles on your '01. Silver is one of my favorite colors on that ES. I got my '01 three years ago w/ 63,800 miles at that time for around $18,900. Now it has 122,000 miles and runs great with no major problems, albeit an oil change is due soon

98 with 42k miles. Got it last week for $9K

paid just under $34k with 10,500 on the clock 9/7/2002.
Been a pleasure ever since.

steviej

1997 for $8300 w/98k, last year. One owner, garaged, ALL maintenance w/records up to date from Lexus of Portland, even the window sticker of $35k something. Not a scratch or ding. Perfect. Easily the best pre-owned vehicle I've purchased.

$10,300 for a 97 that had 86k at the time (July 2003). Still lovin' it.

12900 in 01 for a 97 w/60k on it. had been wrecked and repaired......

I got my ES300 (92) in 2002 after my BIL thought the tranny was done for. I towed it for $150.00 from Weiser ID and put a $134.00 radiator in it. No tranny problems at all! I have since done additional maintenance and detailing. CD changer went south years ago. Cigarette lighter not working. That's the sum total of the problems.

It now has 255,000 miles on it and shows no signs of giving up the ghost. Drives like a new car! (He maintained it and put a lot of money into it the year before he gave it to me) We just put new tires on it.

The body and interior are in excellent consition. Color: garnet pearl with blcak interior.

rosie

Got my 2005 last October for $31,500 with 5K miles on it. Also got an extended (7yr/70k) warranty. Considering I only drive about 8k miles per year the 7 years will run out before the mileage limit does.

'94 ES with 52,000 miles... $7500

1998 ES300
130K

got it for $5800

Clean Carfax/All service done. Its in beautiful condition. Had all its work done.

Black with Grey cladding.

Thats a sweet deal u got brian congrats

1990 es 250. Got it for free from a good customer. Put 4 struts and cleaned it up. 141.000 mi and still going strong, drives and looks like a new car.

Got my '93 last year with supposedly 150k (odo. chip went out and was replaced, they said around 100k and it currently reads 50k. Looking over the records, I figure it probably has more like 180k) for $2600. I was quite suspicious with this price and had it checked out by some uber-certified mechanic who gave me a list of a few small-time problems. I had the tran and oil system flushed, aired up the tires, and that was that. Best car I've ever had The interior is kind of ugly, it was a family car and they didn't take care of the leather other than that, no complaints at all.
I'm pretty sure the lady selling thought the car was getting ready to die, it sounded bad in reverse because she hadn't flushed the tranny in a billion years. I guess she was thought she was scamming me, dumping a problem car on me. She could've spent the same $300 I did and sold that car for at least $4500 in this city luckily for me, she didn't!

Just bought my 2002 ES 300 for $15,500 with 66k miles. It is amazing, I have had a few mercedes (300E and 560 SEL) and there simply is no comparison, the Lexus blows them away. I think even the NADA book for this car was over $20,000. The dealer (and owner) is a friend of mine so he gave me a sweet deal.

1995 ES300 137,000 miles. $3700. Bought it in Wholesale from my work. Some dings and small scratches, but nothing major. Interior in good shape except 6 disc changer doesn't work and small rip in top of back seats where the stitching is coming loose.

Started out great but recently came into a lot of problems.

02 es300 with 56400 miles with auto wipers, traction, etc... only option not on it was the navi and rear sunshade.... $21,000

Got my 99 last winter for $9700 with 78k miles, got my 94 in 1996 with 20k miles for $25,100.

94 has 256,000 miles on it now, worth every penny!

Just bought a 2003 ES300 Black on Black with 48k for $18,500 from a Ford dealership in Maryland.

Hi , I bought my 99 back in 02 with 42k for 15,200.00 .... abd guess what I found out about it . The block had been replaced already because of sludge build which was caused by the last owner who really didn`t change the oil on time ( I think ) . It had its original two tone paint but I had the lower panels & bumpers painted black to match and with the tint its all black . All I ever had to do was do the maint. . At 75k I had the timing belt replaced . Oh yeah , those dam air/fuel sensors too ( $$$$$ )

Bought 2000 ES300 with 61,000 mile for $11,500 out the door from low class dealer with bumper and headlights adjustment required last May2006. Did a 60,000 service for $389.00. White smoke at start (valve seat oil leak), uses 19 mile per gal. engine is powerful, value at $13,000.00 at this city.

$11,500
98 ES300 w/ 68k miles
Purchased in Aug 2004 from NJ Toyota Dealership
Black/Ivory (No CD Changer)
Mint Condition inside and out
Had 90k Mile service and regular maintainance. Only defect was in EGR Valve and 1 O2 sensor which occured well after the purchase. Aside from that it's been treating me well. I think I've got like ~120k miles on it now....yes, i enjoy my road trips. :-)

Just bought a 95 es300 with 131K on it. for $2300 Was wrecked and repaired. Has a few issues. Engine light is on. There is something wrong with the air intake, has poor acceleration/ hesitation at times, a little smoke when started, most likely needs gaskets fixed. I think the air intake issue could be the MAF filter, since it has a little trouble starting- Or in the intake manifold itself. Needs tires/struts, engine/trans mounts replaced. I think the past few owners were deadbeats and let the car go. Inside is good everything else works great no rust / dents. Still runs better than most American cars, ha. I think I should have it fixed up for $1K or so. Still a beauty. - Mike

Just bought my 04 e330 sportdesign - for $21,995 - roughly 30k Miles - color - Thundercloud!

Um bought my 94 lexus for 3,750. 189k, worst decision ever. I'd rather not explain why.

2000 ES 300, Fully loaded and mint inside and out.

65k miles

$11,000

I think we did real good...

We bought our 2000 ES300 in June of '05 for $10K and it had 99950 miles on it. We bought it off eBay and the only thing it needed right off was tires and we knew that when buying it. It was (and is) a beautiful car and has not needed any abnormal maintenance since buying it.

I bought my wifes white '99 ES300 in 2003 for $17,500 with 69,000 or so on it. At the time I thought it was too much, but later figured it was a pretty good deal.
As a matter of fact, I liked the car so much that in July '06, when I was shopping for a new GTO, I ran into a friend whose mother had died and wanted to sell her '01 ES300 for $14,000. Out of curiousity I went to look at it and it only had 37K miles, records of all maintenance, and brand new tires. Even though it hasn't been washed in a few months it was pretty much spotless. I ran down to the bank and bought it.
Since then I bought 17 in. ADR rims, tinted the windows, and installed a wing on back. The brand new 16 in. tires off it when on to my wifes new "Bling!" rims (I'm not a chrome fanatic).

I bought my 97 es300 1 1/2 years ago from ebay for $8000.
I had 130,000 and was in near perfect condition. The only
thing I've had to do to it was 90k service,tires and front brakes.
I now want to flush the tranny out .

Came across this thread while browsing through the forums...

I just bought my 1997 ES300 with 92K mi. It's in a metallic green color, with gold emblems. Tan interior.

The car has never had any major issues/repairs, but I have a feeling a few may be due. The engine runs beautifuly smooth - acceleration is perfect. When I break, the car shakes a bit, and also, the car doesn't seem to be absorbing bumps - I'm not getting that "floating" feeling, bumps feel tight (suspension issue perhaps? struts?).

The exterior is a handful of small, barely noticeable scratches and dings, and a few tiny rust spots around the grill. It could use a waxing, but other than that, the exterior is in great condition.

The interior is in very good condition, though it could use a thorough cleaning. The stero/cd changer work perfectly, but I'm going to replace the faulty radio display (already ordered the part from Pioneer).

Besides these issues, the car runs great, and I have a good feeling it will last me many years.

Based on the issues above, any reccomendations on what repairs/service I should get now?

Oh, and the price? $5,600

How's that for a deal?

Looks like u need your Rotors resurfaced or if thats not possible u will need new ones u can have new ceramic brake pads installed when ur at it.
about the ride it could be anything have it looked at this car isnt a LS so it doesnt have that gliding kinda feel
thanks

the price sounds like a sweet deal

Just bought a 2001 ES300 with 45,000 miles for $16,000. Car is impeccable, all maintenance records and carfax was clean. It's silver / grey leather, HID, CD Changer..etc
Used to own a 92 ES dark green. I just love these cars and especially the 2001 being the last of this gen.
John

96 es300 wit 98k miles for $3900, car is spotless and engine runs like new

Bought a 92 es300 for $2350.
With 160,000
Of course i got lied to and got sold a car that has costed me over $1600 in repais and probley another 1600 before its all set and done

Hi all! New club member and new first time lexus owner. Bought my 2001 Es300 less than a month ago with 97,000 for $9,000. So far, best car ive ever had!

My 2000 es300 was $31,000 7 years ago. 130k miles and still running strong (knock on wood). 2006 es330 was $36,000 fully loaded a year ago.

I bought my 2002 for $12,900 with 102,000 miles on it. The dealership that I bought it from just did the 90k tune-up the day before I bought it. The car was in mint condition. It was a deal that I couldn't pass up.

Any more with that price? In May 2006. brought 2000 ES300 with 61,000 miles at $11,500 out the door. Just need new tires, so far the wife loves it!

96 es for 10G in 2002 w/64,XXX

Now has 99,XXX with tons of upgrades, and little costs to repairs
been well maintained, all fluids, belts. etc...

love the car.

Bought our 01 on 8/7/05 for $19,900 with 59500 miles. Clean carfax near perfect condition.

I just got a 92 ES300 with 140k miles for $2900. Car is in good shape, needs valve cover gaskets, but hopefully that's all. My wife is trying to steal it from me though :pirate:

I just bought a 96 ES300 with 170k for $4k. Almost immaculate condition except the leather has some rough spots and two tears. Otherwise, it's perfect. I love it.

got my 2000 ES300 a year ago with 98,000 miles on it for $11,000. The price might have been a bit high, but it was from a family member who i knew had taken the car in for maintenance to the dealer very very regularly, probably a little too frequently even (i think oil changes, brake jobs, and routine stuff is better handled by the more economical shops).

it ran perfectly until a couple of days ago. the starter is shot. sears is quoting me $270 for a new one, i don't think that includes installation. so i am taking a breather from driving this weekend while i look for cheaper options. anyone know if it's possible to buy a starter at auto zone and self-install? full disclosure though: i am an idiot, so please offer your opinion keeping that in mind.

I bought my '93 about a year ago. It had about 150k miles and was in excellent running condition except for a small dent in the right front fender. The origianl owner had kept all the receipts including the window sticker, service records and work done on it since new. It totaled to over $40k in the course of the 13 years he owned it. I bought this car for only $4300! This is the main reasons I alway buy use cars and look for these kinds of deals. I have been very blessed in all my cars that I bought so far. Most of the deal have been pretty good but this one was the best.

really?? 40k? thats like 250 a month... since new. wow.

new forum user and so far its pretty cool.

me: 1997, 180k+ mi, well maintained. paid under $4000. it has minor issues (read radio lcd, driver-side leather, small oil leak), but the engine is good, and tranny seems strong.