bconman

Yes I too just ordered the lcd for my 97 ES300. Have already got my radio out and ready for the swap. But I think the bigger question here should be that if so many of these are failing, why doesnt Lexus pick up the repair cost of getting these replaced. I had a Honda Accord back about 86 and some gizmo on the cruise control went out after the warranty had expired. After the job was finished I was told that the parts guy at the counter had called Honda on it, and that Honda said that it shouldnt have gone bad, and that Honda would pay for it under what was called a courtesy warranty. If Honda can do it, then why not Lexus. My 97 which is oyster pearl also had all the paint on the outside mirror attachments flake off, and I see that others here with 97 ES300 in oyster pearl have had that same problem with no help from Lexus. Yet when I took it back to the dealer for the radio and paint I was told "Sorry its out of warranty," but they were all too happy to try and get me to buy another new one. Dont think that another Lexus is in my future. I may swap my ES for a new Mazda 3 special edition.

Well well well. There seems to be a pattern here. My lexus was also Oyster Pearl. Also my black pillar did the same a few years ago. That I can live with. The mirrors look like crap. Did anyone go back to the dealer for the paint problem?

Has anyone else had the paint on the brackets that hold on both outside mirrors all peal off. Mine is a 97 that I purchased new. All the paint has come off to reveal the white underneath. The brackets are not metal, but seem to be some kind of composite or plastic material. The paint on the mirror housings is still perfect. So just wondering if I am the only one with the problem.

The radios in 97-2000 es 300's look alike, but can they be swapped out? In other words will a 99 radio work and fit in a 97?