Tells Us About Your Car And Its Mods Or Problems

[Catfish2k1]

Fist Car Ever Pruchased its a 98 ES300

Its Black with the grey trim and tan interior

Had 90k on it when purchased

got it for 8500 in July 04

Came With Nachamichi Dealer Option System

Fully loaded with eveything possible (From heated seat to lexus trunk mat)

Insurance is 115 a month

2nd owner I got it from Binghamton NY (All Highway miles if you've been there)

Im 19 but birthday is next week

Engine Runs perfectly

Just had to get new brakes rotors and rear struts for the car and thats it so far all dealer parts, had my fried put them in paid 750 is that good?

battery was replaced a year before i got the car.

the lady i purchased this car from only went to the lexus dealer to change brakes and other minor things

Future mods for this spring are:

1. 20 Tints

2. Polished IForged 18' Evolution Rims (want to see them http://www.iforged.com/showroom/album05/whtieevo )

3. 00-01 Taillights

4. Chrome A pillars

5. Purple HID low beams and fogs(scratch purple gettin the 350 z HID's)

6. Custom Eyelids

7. New Alarm with remote starter (the works)

8. Might put on the auto-couture kit on it depends if i get this new job

[Pops330]

2005 ES 330 purchased in December 04 at Lexus of Maui for $34K

Blue Micah shale with ash interior

Insurance $830 year full coverage

I have to say, this is the best car I have ever owned. The car rides and handles very well. The interior is a thing of beauty I especially like the in steering wheel stereo controls. Wifey likes the dual climate control feature adjustable brake and gas pedal and memory seats.

I get a solid 18 miles per gallon and have not had any problems with this car. I have not come close to the tk mile threshold for first service yet.

I have a set of 18 X 8.5 kazera rims on order, plan to change the air filter and maybe a cat back exhaust to complete my mods for now.

[shonuffking43]

1998 Es300 second owner, originally purchased in california owner moved to El Paso, then traded it in. I purchased it in 2001 with 39,000 miles, it is maroon with dark maroon trim. Now has 100,117 miles in it. Had the bumper redone by dealership and tires put on. I have never really had any problems with it, as i do my own brake work and tune ups. Only replaced the brake pads twice since i bought it. Presently it is down because of a possibly a thrown rod. I let my son drive it and i needed to change the oil, don't know it that was the cause but it has really ran great until then.

Future mods

1. Upgrade rims to 18 x 7 with tires ( haven't figured out which ones only know i want chromes)

2. Tint windows to tx specs

3. Would like to add auto shades in back and sides, anyone have a clue as to where i can get them.

4. Upgrade to newer audio system with nav systems.

5. Would like to find a body kit that i like to fit this model.

[Piranha]

Year: 1995

Owners: 2

Miles: 215,225

Color: Amethyst Mist (gray)

MODS

Lights:

-Silverstar High/Low beams

-Red interior lights

Engine:

-K&N performance air filter

Audio/Visual:

-2 12" Infinity 1200watt subs

-PowerAcoustik Amp

-Kenwood 715 touch screen DVD player in dash

PROBLEMS

-Trans rebuild at 213,000 miles

[oldschool8604]

1995 es300

beige/gold

about 130 000 kms

k&n filter...other than that, all stock.

The a/c, when it goes on to automatic, it stalls the car, and there is a burning smell, but its like an electric-motor burning smell. We took it to one place, they said it was about 2grand to fix. Otherwise the car runs great without it. Anyone else have this problem??

[sunman]

1997 ES300 Sage w/standard factory options, heated seats

124,000 Miles

Zaino paint care (www.zainobros.com)

Leatherique Buttery Soft leather all around (www.leatherique.com)

Dynamat Sound Deadening All around (www.dynamat.com)

Toyota Touch Screen DVD Nav flip down w/CD

Toyota XM module for Nav

Toyota back up camera for Nav (auto on reverse)

Diamond Audio Speakers (www.diamondaudio.com)

Xtant Amps (www.xtant.com)

Audio Control Crossover (www.audiocontrol.com)

Maintainence

Amsoil Fluids all around (www.amsoil.com)

BG Products fuel treatments BG44k (www.bgprod.com)

Problems : NONE at all. Shocks need to be replaced soon which is a standard wear and tear item. Very WELL maintained.

[Supercat]

1997 ES300

Purchase Info:

3rd owner, 68k on the ticker

$14,900 @ Smithtown Lexus (LI, NY) (include 2yr/100k warranty)

Purchased in July 2003, as part of my Divorce celebration!

Service/Maintenance:

Dealer installed 2 new tires, performed COMPLETE detail job and oil change

Within 1st year, replaced front struts (@ Lexus under warranty), oil change & filter (@ lexus and always synthetic) Rear brakes (ceramic) at my own mechanics shop (

$120), tranny service (@ Lexus and part of $400 75k service)

In Jan 2005, replaced Timing chain, water pump, front brakes (ceramic) at own mechanic: $550 (A LOT less than what Lexus was asking and 3k miles later, she's running perfectly!)

Mods:

Engine: None

Interior: Wood dash kit (steering wheel and glove box included); Windows tinted (Titanium, 35% sides, 20% Backlite)

Exterior: 17" GF1 Enkei rims on 215/50/17 Falken Ziex tires. Ride and look are better than expected. I was worried the wheels (they're Graphite color) would be too dark, but they look great!

Check out the: PICS

Insurance:

GEICO, best rates ever and I've checked around my whole life! I'm old enough for it to be cheaper now ;)

Future Plans:

Immediate: While changing the wheels, I noticed the rear boots were torn. I need to replace these. Otherwise, the only other thing I plan to do is another tranny service.

By the end of the year: Install winter tires on the stock wheels.

Next year: Lowering springs to get the height down ~1"

Distant future:

Get a daily driver and retire the Lexus to "show car queen" duties.

I LOVE THIS CAR!!!

More to come...

JJ

[wilk6578]

1998 ES300

-previously owned by family member but no others before

-car has 250,000 miles

-just the standard gold color with tan interior

-exact same problem as someone before with oxygen sensor but other than that not a single problem.

-I did a few basic mods to the windows... 30% up front and 10% in the back, and up until about a month ago had 2 12's and a 1600w amp

-this car just keeps on running and running even though i am 19 and not as easy as i should be with this car but it has made it this far with nothing but the senor replacement (can be considered my fault) and a pair of brake pads in the front and back @ 175000... great car dont have any future plans of selling... will probally keep forever

[91L3xus]

1991 Lexus ES250

My first car. I'm 16.

Not too sure about insurance, but I know i didn't get the good student (3.0+ GPA) rebate on Geico; not yet, anyways...still stuck with a 2.9...

3rd owner.

128,7xx miles on the ODO.

Bought at the end of May, around the 20th for $3750.

Black with dark gray paneling exterior, tan leather interior.

Gold pinstriping.

Original paint; which is amazing.

Pioneer head unit, 1 800W type-s sub.

New Goodyear Aquatreads; replaced during the dry season soon.

Car Care:

Mobil 1 Synthetic- haven't gone 3k yet, but have already replaced the oil, just in case.

Mr. Clean Autowash; this thing works miracles, even on a black car- the only trouble i've had with is is the windows and getting them spotless.

Repairs/Modifications.

Paint is slightly beginning to bubble by the trunk key latch; sanding and repainting area around it.

3 small dents in the hood, not sure how to get them out yet since they are on the edge of the bulge of the hood.

Missing power lock switch cover.

Cup holder doesnt lock in place, pushed out by the spring- no big deal.

Modifications (in the future):

Work with the airbox and leaning the fuel mixture.

New sway bar up front.

Silverstar's and maybe some auxiliary fog's to accompany the yellow stock fogs.

New speakers, stock ones starting to sound tinny.

Tint all the windows to 30% except the winshield.

Keyless/remote start.

New spark plugs and new oxygen sensor. (NGK and Bosch)

Edited June 3, 2005 by 91L3xus

[mugwai]

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When it was done.

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Tyler Leathers 23yr

1995 ES300 had 190k now 260k

#2 owner black leather full load

$15000

bought Jan 18/02 from a small car lot i dont remember the name

the car was mint

replaced

#2 02 $85 TRD

battery DIY

serp belt DIY

A/C belt DIY

left CV shaft DIY

both ball joints DIY

new hood affter old man hit me not my bill

had silver removed paint all pearl white $1000 Grove collision

put custom mesh in bumper also pearl white $50 DIY

street glow neons green from dics performance staff purchase $175 DIY

full chasis tec air ride kit $3500 DIY

Digital air gage DIY

6 windows tint $240 pro tint

magnaflow muffler and cat $290 dics performance staff purchase DIY

clear headlights DIY

clear tail lights DIY

rear brake pads $75 DIY

had 2 Rockford HX2 10" $850 and crossfire BMF1000D amp $1200 took out to fit air ride parts from F/X audio install DIY

most work was preventative maintenance

next week i will bedoing my Tbelt and water pump and cam seals DIY

i never go to lexus to fix my car as i am a 3yr auto tec. the dealer is the worst place to go many wont even work on your car if it has serious mods. also the dealer tends to hav tec's with less exp do to the lack of variety of car's they see they never tend to learn to think out of the box. they also tend to hav a higher come back rate then the small shop's and the small shop will go the extra mil to make you happy. i know because i have work in both

[chococat]

2000 ES300
- Paid $10K w/99950 miles (currently @ 245,000 miles)
- I am 3rd owner
- Bought off eBay & picked up in Houston, TX on 06/04/05
- $54/month insurance for 39 y/o female w/ 30/60 coverage, 5k med pay, and 30/60 UM
- regular oil changes every 5K miles. Using full synthetic now.

06/05 - (4) Kumho Solas 115 55/R16 @ SEARS - $412
06/05 - 2 Key Blank w/Transponder & Remote off eBay - $85 cut locally $27
08/05 - Old 38 tint off, new *legal* 34 tint on front windows - $65

06/06 - rearended someone and smooshed the front end, painted back bumper too - $750
09/06 - Front ® tire blew out, replaced @ SEARS - $112

04/07 - (2) P0171 - system too lean & (1) P0330 Knock Sensor Bank 2 circuit 125,700 miles
05/07 - changed transmission fluid, air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, PCV valve.
06/07 - Replaced both KNOCK sensors w/OEM Toyota #89615-12090 DIY - $360 126,320 miles
10/07 - Duralast Battery - $60 130,720 miles
11/07 - Front/Back Brake Pads, Machine Front Rotars 131,070 miles
11/07 - P0125,(2) P1155, P1150 - fixed by adding radiator fluid 131,235 miles

03/08 - both cabin filters - $30 134,100 miles
07/08 - (2) Perelli 215/55 R16 bought off eBay - $90 tires mounted & balanced - $22 137,500 miles
09/08 - new windshield @Safelite AutoGlass - $150

05/09 - serpentine & a/c belts replaced @ Toyota dealership - $179 147,642
09/09 - Duralast Battery (exchanged since still under warranty) - $29 152,133 miles
10/09 - Brake light intermittant...not fluid level. Sucked out some old fluid, added some new, light went off.

01/10 - (2) Toyo Versado 215/55 R16 @ Hauk's Automotive - $200 155,314 miles
03/10 - replaced fuel damper assembly DIY @Napa Auto Parts - $53 159,556 miles
04/10 - (2) Triangle Talon 215/55 R16 off eBay - $45 tires mounted & balanced - $27
05/10 - new windshield @Safelite AutoGlass - $196
07/10 - replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor DIY @ Napa Auto Parts - $105 164,124 miles
07/10 - P1130 (system too lean Bank 1), replaced 02 sensor, sensor + socket @Advance Auto - $200

06/11 - oil change, tire rotation, air filter, transmission fluid change $219 181,306 miles
08/11 - drivers side rear door lock assembly broke, replaced w/97 ES300 junker $61 (whole door)183,600 miles
10/11 - new drive axels on both sides & new front brake pads/machined rotars $650 186,879 miles
12/11 - P1150 (Bank 2, Sensor 1 O2 sensor), replaced front sensor DIY @Advance Auto - $190
12/11 - new battery @ABC auto - $82
12/11 - (2) Toyo Proxes Tires 215/55/16 off eBay 6-7/32 $102 mounted @Hidden Treasures - $30 190,650 miles

01/12 - P0128, replaced coolant temperature sensor DIY @ABC Auto $27 191,800 miles
02/12 - replaced rear brake pads DIY @Napa $51 194,800 miles
02/12 - replaced top valve cover gasket DIY. 195,421 miles
03/12 - (2) battery terminals @Parts Plus $14
05/12 - (2) Toyo Versado Tires 215/55/16 off eBay 6-7/32 $96 mounted @Hidden Treasures - $26 200,848 miles
05/12 - 2) Triangle Talon Sport, 205/60/16 off eBay 7-8/32 $86 mounted @KD Tire - $39 203,400 miles
09/12 - replaced rear valve cover gasket, pcv valve, & spark plugs DIY- $80 207,270 miles
09/12 - (accident) front door, back door, fender, mirror DIY@RCS Auto Recyclers - $427 208,305 miles
10/12 - Pioneer TS-A1684R speakers & brackets @Amazon - $62
11/12 - passenger doors, front fender, entire bottom of car painted @Kar's - $500
11/12 - (1) Toyo Versado Tire 205/60/R16 off eBay 5-6/32 $40 mounted @Hidden Teasures $10
11/12 - new timing belt, tensioner, seal kit, water pump, thermostat @Gayland Automotive $649 211,228
11/12 - P1354 VVT System Malfunction (bank 2) - (2) OCVs DIY @O'Reilly $134
12/12 - P1359 VVT System Malfunction (bank 1) - wiring harness plug @Shreveport Lexus $22
12/12 - (1) Toyo Spectrum 205/55/R16 off eBay 5-6/32 $42 mounted @Hidden Teasures $15 211,567
12/12 - Sold the car to my 17 y/o daughter for $3K, $1800 under blue book 212,112
12/12 - new headlight right passenger side @eBay - $98 (2) Master Remote Keys - $8
12/12 - replaced windshield wiper blades #18 & #22 @Auto Parts Plus - $12
12/12 - replaced transmission filter/gasket - $40 4.5 qts Castrol Transmax IMV - $33 212,512

- replaced rear shocks (her dad DIY)

05/14 - replaced passenger marker light (DIY)

08/14 - replaced radiator (her Dad DIY)

03/16 - P0302 (cylinder 2 misfire) replaced all 3 'top' ignition oils & spark plugs DIY @amazon $54 245K

[JG67]

Hello. I am new to the site.

1998 ES300 White two tone color.

2nd owner of this previously enjoyed car.

I got it for $13K on 5/27/04 with 58K miles at Earnie Palmers Toyota in Jacksonville, FL.

I had it for a little over a year.

No problems at all except the second day of possession, my garage door hinge sracthed the rear bumper. No biggie. I removed the rear bumper and took it to Bayside collision who did a fantastic job in color duplication within 24hrs. I mis-gauged the length of the car :(

On 4/12/2005, I had a complete tranny flushed from Eurospec and topped off with synthetic ATF logging in 66K miles.

Oil change every 4k miles with mobile 1 5/w30 synthetic.

No mods. completely stock. I really don't know what to put or modify. I have browsed the site for ideas, but nothing struck me that would be significant. I do most of my scheduled maintenance, oil change etc... Anything I can do in my garage. I do know my mechanical and technical limitations, so I leave the rest to the PROS..

I am 35 yrs old. I pay $750 a year for two cars insurance with USAA..Great company. Pics are in my album. Pictures of my two cars, 1998 ES300 and 2004 S4 Avant. check it out.

[REDTAILFLYER]

HELLO I'M NEW TO FORUM

I HAVE A 1994 ES300

PURCHASED PRICE USED WAS $11,000 IN 2000.

ONLY ONE PREVIOUS OWNER.

I DO MY OWN MAINTANACE

I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE MOTOR MOUNTS (ALLTHE RUBBER SEEMS TO HAVE ROTED)

I HAVE REPLACED BOTH FRONT LOWWER ASSEMBLIES, AS WELL AS BALL JOINTS

REPLACING THE BACK SPARKPLUGS WERE A PAIN I HAD TO REMOVE THE AIR PLENUM.

I HAVE A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS FOR ANY ONE WHO MIGHT KNOW.

HOW DO YOU LEAN THE 1MZ-FE ENGINE?

AND ARE THE VSV ADJUSTABLE?

[flitemedic]

1990 ES250 for $500.00,I'm the third owner(50 yrs old male). The reason I got this car so cheap is

'It will not go into reverse", but runs great in all forward gears.

It is loaded with all the extras of it's time(electric everything) and it all works,body is pretty darn clean for its age. I pay around $700.00 a year for this car and my full-size truck.

It is gray in color with same interior.

Anyone ever heard of this problem,i'm in the process of draining the fluid,shift linkage inside tranny appears to function appropriately. Are there any Idea's from you folks here? Any help would be appreciated, as I have always done my own work. Thanks in Advance

Edited October 11, 2005 by flitemedic

[sub786sub]

ES 300 YEAR 1997

CHAMPAGE

BOUGHT IN MARCH 2005

MILAGE AT THE TIME I BOUGHT : 105 k

PAID : $8200

INSURANCE : BASIC $ 500 PER YEAR

BOUGHT FROM A PRIVATE PARTY

EVERY THING WAS WORKING

AFTER BUYING I DID FOLLOWING PREVENTIVE MAINTAINANCE:

1- TIMING BELT $500

2- WHEEL ALINGMENT $ 50

3- NEW TIRES $ 300

4- FRINT ROTERS AND PADS $ 50 ( DID SELF )

5- WING WITH SPOILER : $250

6- DRIVER SIDE WINDOW RAILING : PART $ 150 ( SELF )

7- RADIATOR FLUSH : $ 7 ( SELF )

8- TRANSMISSION FLUSH : $ 70

ENGINE FLUSH : $ 4 ( DO EVERY OTHER OIL CHANGE BYMYSLEF )

TOTAL : CAR COST ME 9500 . SAME MILAGE CAR AT LEXUS AT THAT TIME WAS 13000 DOLLARS .

CONDITION :

ON SCALE OF 1 TO 10 , I POOR AND 10 SHOW ROOM QUALITY , MY CAR IS 8

PERFORMACE:

SMOOTH RIDE WITH GOOD ACCELARATION

OIL CHANGE:

REGULAR OIL CHANGE BYMYSELF EVERY 2000 MILES .

TRANSMISSION OIL :

JUST DRAIN AND FILL EVERY 5000 MILES ( BY MYSELF )

SATISFACTION :

I OWNED MAZDA 6i 2003 . I AM SATISFIED WITH MY LEXUS MORE THAN MAZDA 6 . SMOOTH AND QUITE RIDE AND VERY GOOD ACCELERATION .

ONE GUY TOLD ME IT LOOKS LIKE A NEW AND ALSO TOLD ME DON'T UNDER ASTIMATE THIS ES 300 , IT CAN GO ON TO 2 K WITH THE MY MAINTAINANCE SCHEDULE . I DO MOST OF THING MYSLEF AS IT GIVES ME SATISFACTION AS WELL AS SAVES MONEY .

[lexusrcool]

1996 ES 300

Bought from private original owner

$11,500 CAD in October 2005, 72,500 Kilometres

Fixes from a friend that works at a Lexus dealer.

First month fixes:

- Valve cover gasket

- Top engine mount

- Oil pan gasket

- Oil Change

- Bosch platinum spark plugs & seals

- Above total of $550 CAD

- New BF Goodrich Traction T/A $510 CAD

- Front and rear wheel alignment $60 CAD

- Replacement master key (non-Lexus no remote, laser cut) $40 CAD

Future Fixes:

- Fog lights were missing when I bought the car

- Paint chips and possibly getting the hood repainted

- T-belt and CV boot @ 100K

The speedometer needle sometimes darkens at certain spot. A few of the backlit "green" lights on the radio buttons don't light up. Minor problems that I will not waste money to fix.

This is my first Lexus and it runs very smoothly with good acceleration. I am very happy with the car in terms of quality, comfort, and power. I use it for commuting to work. I find the parts and service is quite expensive at the dealer. You really need to shop around to get the best prices. I hope to keep this car for 8-10 years. I am now tempted to find an used LS400.

[BluLex]

Hello everyone!!!

Thank you...for the guy that created this website!!!! U R one cool man

I own a:

95 Lexus ES300

Drk Blue 113k miles

Paid $5900

I am 2nd owner

I luv this car :D

I just got this car and the second day I went to start it......click (nothing) I wanted to kill the guy that sold it to me in that instant. So it's like 11pm when this happens

I relax go online and start to figure out what could it be. I somehow found this website so of course I sign in and start researching for answers. I start reading all these posts and found exactly what I was looking for and a whole friggin lot MORE.

Today---> I took the starter out went and bought one for $150 (from a great mechanic I just met) I figured that instead of just getting the contacts I could actually afford it. I also got an Optima battery for $144 man came back home put it all in and YEAH!! it feels good and the car started in a heartbeat. I really give credit to this website.

Keep it up....all of you guys rock!!!!!!

[anzial]

97 es300, sage pearl, 75k miles, 1 owner before me :)

Leaking coolant from EGR cooler, thermostat housing, and leaking engine oil from rear main and oil pan. All done + both valve gaskets just in case (mechanic said they were about to leak) run me close to $1400 in total . Labor is what killed me, duh! :cries: Also replaced the radio LCD (DIY, $100 for the parts, thanks LOC B) ), done spark plugs ($160) and 60k service ($250). Need to do some detailing and maybe painting - both bumpers are scratched, as well as and front left fender + few dents in the front bumper and that fender ($????). :whistles:

Not to offend anyone around here, but why do some ppl use only caps? it's looks and reads ugly :chairshot:

[SteveyG]

I just bought a '95 ES300 with 107,000 miles, for $5,000. I'm the third owner, and never owned a Lexus before. Metalic cranberry w/ tan leather interior. CD changer, power moon roof, seat heaters (nice now that its #@*%'n cold in MN). Valve cover gaskets are leaky, and the antennae mast gears grind on start-up (I understand there's a cheap fix for this -- tell me about it, please). Otherwise, it seems solid -- great ride! :D Would welcome advice about some basic mods. Anything I need to address for the cold weather?

[esoniat]

ES300,1993, 5 speed standard, most options.

Original Owner

~$35K, Naley Lexus, Marietta GA, nice dealer.

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160K mostly commuting miles, garage kept at home and work, car looks amazing on interior.

paint is very good but needs a buffing.

Very low to date, mostly PM, one axel, several oil leaks, currently has an oil

leak my mechanic says is to expensive to fix.

I fixed the gages with a UV lamp and iridescent paint, looks ok.

Steve's Auto Service

No mods

49 male, insurance is low.

[3000]

Hey everyone, I'm a new user to this forum. I'm also on clublexus. Anyways I have 2 Lexus vehicles. A 1992 SC 300 and a 1993 ES 300 Coach Edition.

And the Stats:

20, male.

Cars I owned: (first car to last) 93 ES 300 (still own this car), 88 Supra n/a w/hks mods, 89 Supra turbo, 91 Eagle Talon TSI, 91 Mercedes 190E 2.6, 92 SC 300 (Still own this car).

I'm the 3rd owner of both these cars. I bought the ES back in 2004, and the SC in 2005.

The SC 300.

I spent $6,000 buying the car.

It has 111K right now.

The mods and accesories: Gold License Frame (front and back) $100. Short ram intake - $40. FULL wood dash Kit - $200. Front Bra: $30. Gold Emblems - Priceless (it was already on the car) NGK iridium spark plugs - $26

Oil: Mobil 1 5w-30 Fully Synthetic

TRD oil Filter: $15

91 Octane gas used.

Insurance (6 months) : $1,500 (Liability only)

What I do with it? Take it to the max speed (about 152mph, then the rpm redlines like crazy) Drive it daily to school, work, show off to the integra-civic racers what a 2JZ is all about.

The ES 300.

It's a coach edition (rare for a 93+)

Again I got it for $6000.

It has 147K on the chasis. (I blew a head gasket)

I just dropped in a 30-50K JDM motor.

The Labor: $1,420

The motor (long block): $748

Mods: Gold License frame - $50. K&N air filter replacement - $60. New projectors - $400. Silverstar bulbs - $40. Blue Fogs (Equivalent to HID lighting) $40. TSW EVO chrome rims: Priceless (it came with the car, but I sold them for $250, and got some OEM wheels, the tires for the TSW's were wearing out too fast, and the rims were scratched up already) And again, the Gold Emblems. NGK iridium spark plugs - $26

Insurance (6 months): $820 (Liability only)

What I do with it? Park it in the garage from haters. (I can't believe that people hate on my ES when I had the TSW EVO rims, dang it's only an ES.. with better looking wheels than now)Took it to the max speed to 135-138 once (Yes I am crazy) Drive it to school, work (switch off with the SC300 when I'm Low on gas) My dad uses the car sometimes for trips to L.A.

Pictures: The ES picture is in poorer quality because it was taken with a philips key chain camera. The pictures were taken at different times.

No I'm not spoiled, I worked my @$$ off for these cars.

Edited January 12, 2006 by 3000

[element51]

1996 lexus ES300 - White/Tan

125,000 miles

Bought used from dealer in PA at 119,000 miles for $6600 about 7 months ago.

Excellent condition, no cracks or tears in the leather, the only thing is that it was repainted (you can tell if you look for the marks), but no sign of any accident damage. The cupholder was broken but i fixed it!! :D

Repairs:

Flex joint fixed (on the y-pipe) - took out the broken piece and welded a new one in $150

Drivers door body molding was stolen overnight in front of my house(!!!!!!), but i found one on ebay for $20 shipped and paid $25 to some local shop to install it.

Other than that, its just been oil changes and a brake job.

Tires replaced with Falken Ziex512 - Superb handling and hydroplaning resistance, especially at $40 each!!

Tie Rods (both inner and outer) are shot, but it's too expensive to replace them just for the sake of an alignment.

No mods

Paying $2200 annualy for liability in NYC, 19 years old

P.S. Does anyone know how to fix the rattle in the sunroof?? I thought i saw a thread on it at one time but i cant seem to find it.

[lexuses drvr]

B) Hello everyone , I`m am new to this club , but i have been in this web site several times.

-- I own a 99 lexus es300 . I first bought it with 39k for 15,500.00 after wheeling n dealing you know.

that was 3 years ago . I just recently hit 100k last month . I always change my oil every 3000 miles .

first thing i did to it was flush the transmission . I had to take it to toyota dealer because they are the only one`s who have this machine to flush trans.. I payed about 100.00 for that service . about 77k i was having this noise under the hood . turns out to be the timing belt itself . which i disagreed . i though it was the timing belt tenstioner because of the noise. I payed about 400.00 for lexus to replace the timing chain & tensioners . I have replaced the brake pads f&r once . pads purchased @ lexus . this car comes in 2 tone . black & lwer. half is dark grey . I had the lwr. half painted black so the entire car is black. so with the car being all black and my windows tinted dark . I call it my night rider . looks sharp when its nice & washed you know :) I payed about 400.00 for that paint job & buff . also had the sunroof deflector painted black to match car color . I have also replaced the spark plugs only . old one`s didn`t look that bad . really didn`t feel a differenace with the new one`s but in my mind . i feel better that I replaced them anyway ( by the way , i did replace them myself ) . the job wasn`t that bad . took about 2 hrs. to do . and thats because i dragged & took my time to do it right . I haven`t really dressed it up to much . still has the stock rims ( grey ) . i`m looking for the same rims but in chrome - no luck . I have purchased chrome lexus plates .

I also added the wood dash kit . and just this past xmas . i recieved the XM radio kit for my car . still have not installed it yet . I recently had my service light come on due to an o2sensor . this appears to be a common failure on these vehicles . and my upper strut mounts are starting to make noise . and I need to take it in for another trans. service . CHEERS EVERYONE :)

[ladylex96]

'96 ES300

3rd owner

Purchased in '99 for $14k 75K miles

As of 4/06 191k miles

Transmission problems

Need Struts

As of 8/05 Stopped all services except for oil changes just waiting for the sucker to die so I can purchase the new '07 LS460.

I spent a fortune on this car!

Date of Service Type of Service Car Mileage Amount

3/9/2001 Gasket, Cyclinder Head 98,924 $489.76

3/9/2001 Reseal Transmission Pan 98,924 $156.21

3/9/2001 Reseal Oilpan Assy 98,924 $448.70

3/9/2001 Replace Rear Struts/Shocks 98,924 $788.09

3/9/2001 Replace Light Bulb 98,924 $7.65

11/5/2001 Oil Change 112,747 $42.37

11/5/2001 Antenna Broken 112,747 $157.52

11/5/2001 Detail 112,747 $99.00

11/27/2001 Leaking Oil Pan 113,704 $0.00

2/25/2002 Rear Mean Seal 117,117 $882.05

2/25/2002 Oil Change 117,117 $42.37

6/12/2002 Oil Change 122,594 $42.37

9/3/2002 ABS Speed Sensor 129,598 $90.73

9/3/2002 Oil Change 129,598 $42.37

10/8/2002 ABS Speed Sensor 131,389 $304.65

3/17/2003 Power Steering Pump 138,590 $841.02

3/17/2003 Fuel Injection Service 138,590 $203.87

3/17/2003 Oil Change 138,590 $43.17

7/7/2003 Oil Change 146,474 $52.87

7/7/2003 Head Light Bulb Replacement 146,474 $35.27

3/2/2004 Oil Change 157,742 $51.86

8/29/2005 Transmission Diagnois 182,000 $105.00

Total Lexus Service $4,926.90

3/3/2001 Replace Front Crankshaft Oil Seal 98,800 $82.81

3/3/2001 Timing Belt 98,800 $259.95

3/3/2001 Oil Change 98,800 $24.75

3/3/2001 Drive Belts 98,800 $35.76

3/3/2001 Shop Supplies 98,800 $45.46

Total Toyota Service $448.73

3/20/2001 Tires 99,290 $616.77

6/11/2002 Alignment 122,518 $69.74

11/2/2002 Tires 132,502 $693.37

1/5/2005 Tires 106,345 $463.06

Total Mr Tires $1,842.94

12/11/2004 Oil Change 171,067 $17.62

Total Merchant's $17.62

11/21/2000 Front Brakes 113,802 $112.36

11/21/2000 Rotors 113,802 $328.90

11/21/2000 Fuel Injection Service 113,802 $127.32

11/20/2000 Fall Maintenance (Oil Change, etc) 113,775 $42.12

10/25/2002 CV Boots, Brakes, Rotors 132,021 $407.35

Total Midas $1,018.05

Grand Total $8,254.24

[miaaxo]

I have 2.

A 1999 Black/black ES 300, car is my second black es300. This is perfect, little issue with headlight cover. Recently replaced the drivers side front corner lights and headlights... now my other one looks yellow and foggy in comparison. Any suggestions on if I can just replace the glass/plastic or remove it to clean?

Also, have a 1994 ES 300 black/beige with 286,000 miles. This one is on its last legs, bought it in 97 with only 20k miles for around $25k. It has been worth every penny and I am sad to see it dying, but its been an amazing car.