breedy Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 My '93 ES300 with 290k miles was totaled last Friday when I was hit (almost head on) by a guy going the opposite way on an undivided four lane highway. He either had a flat or a front end problem and he could not control his 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The car looks like I should be dead. I escaped with minor facial lacerations from flying glass. I haven't gotten the official verdict from his insurance company, but I'm sure it's totaled. I'm not looking forward to finding out how much they are going to give me for it. I loved that car. It burned a quart of oil about every 1500 miles, but besides that it was perfect (obviously the LED needles in the dash didn't work). Some numbers: purchased in July of '97 with 37k miles for $16,000. I put in 3 timing belts, 1 clutch, 1 distributor, only changed the spark plug wires once, replaced a window regulator, had to pay Lexus $300 to fix an ABS sensor, had several seals and gaskets replaced, replaced 3 antennaes, and put $1,100 into the AC late last summer. I can't really think of any other major repairs including no muffler, alternator, starter, power steering pump, motor mounts, or even the thermostat. At this juncture, I believe I am going to replace it with a 2004 ES330. It looks like I can get one with less than 40k miles (with Navigation and Levinson stereo) for around $22,000. I really thought I would drive thar car forever. RIP. :cries: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexucan Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 My '93 ES300 with 290k miles was totaled last Friday when I was hit (almost head on) by a guy going the opposite way on an undivided four lane highway. He either had a flat or a front end problem and he could not control his 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The car looks like I should be dead. I escaped with minor facial lacerations from flying glass. I haven't gotten the official verdict from his insurance company, but I'm sure it's totaled. I'm not looking forward to finding out how much they are going to give me for it. I loved that car. It burned a quart of oil about every 1500 miles, but besides that it was perfect (obviously the LED needles in the dash didn't work). Some numbers: purchased in July of '97 with 37k miles for $16,000. I put in 3 timing belts, 1 clutch, 1 distributor, only changed the spark plug wires once, replaced a window regulator, had to pay Lexus $300 to fix an ABS sensor, had several seals and gaskets replaced, replaced 3 antennaes, and put $1,100 into the AC late last summer. I can't really think of any other major repairs including no muffler, alternator, starter, power steering pump, motor mounts, or even the thermostat. At this juncture, I believe I am going to replace it with a 2004 ES330. It looks like I can get one with less than 40k miles (with Navigation and Levinson stereo) for around $22,000. I really thought I would drive thar car forever. RIP.:cries: Sorry to hear about the loss of your ES :cries: Mine is also a '93 (automatic) and has about the same mileage as yours had when it met its untimely and unfortunate death. I've been slowly repairing the minor issues the car had when I bought it (loose seam in leather of drivers seat $60, faulty seat heater switch $30, radio antenna mast $15, cluster needles $3, new Lexus floor mats $140, paint chip touchups $10, etc.) but it's looking and running great and I plan on driving it until it can't be driven no more...which hopefully is still a looooong way down the road... I don't think you can go wrong with buying another ES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 My '93 ES300 with 290k miles was totaled last Friday when I was hit (almost head on) by a guy going the opposite way on an undivided four lane highway. He either had a flat or a front end problem and he could not control his 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The car looks like I should be dead. I escaped with minor facial lacerations from flying glass. I haven't gotten the official verdict from his insurance company, but I'm sure it's totaled. I'm not looking forward to finding out how much they are going to give me for it. I loved that car. It burned a quart of oil about every 1500 miles, but besides that it was perfect (obviously the LED needles in the dash didn't work). Some numbers: purchased in July of '97 with 37k miles for $16,000. I put in 3 timing belts, 1 clutch, 1 distributor, only changed the spark plug wires once, replaced a window regulator, had to pay Lexus $300 to fix an ABS sensor, had several seals and gaskets replaced, replaced 3 antennaes, and put $1,100 into the AC late last summer. I can't really think of any other major repairs including no muffler, alternator, starter, power steering pump, motor mounts, or even the thermostat. At this juncture, I believe I am going to replace it with a 2004 ES330. It looks like I can get one with less than 40k miles (with Navigation and Levinson stereo) for around $22,000. I really thought I would drive thar car forever. RIP.:cries: Sorry to hear about the loss of your ES :cries: Mine is also a '93 (automatic) and has about the same mileage as yours had when it met its untimely and unfortunate death. I've been slowly repairing the minor issues the car had when I bought it (loose seam in leather of drivers seat $60, faulty seat heater switch $30, radio antenna mast $15, cluster needles $3, new Lexus floor mats $140, paint chip touchups $10, etc.) but it's looking and running great and I plan on driving it until it can't be driven no more...which hopefully is still a looooong way down the road... I don't think you can go wrong with buying another ES. Sorry for your loss :cries: , I am happy to hear that you are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosfive2005 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 yea you really cant go wrong. When I see people bring in an older es300 into carmax to get appraised, I get happy knowing it has tons of miles because that obviously shows it lasts as long as you take care of it. I dont drive much at all, about 6-8k miles a year so we'll see how long my ES lasts but good knowing your ok, shoot a 02 dodge 1500? eff that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chococat Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Glad you are okay! and sorry about your baby. I think you will be equally as pleased with a newer model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarG Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 AAAAHHHH!!!!!! Death of a 5-speed! I'm not sure how much they'll but try n get bluebook retail value if it was clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breedy Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 Thanks for the condolences. I'm still mourning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toysrme Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Ah man that sucks !Removed!. yeah them SRS airbags don't *BLEEP* with ya when they pop. lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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