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Hello All: I am new to the ES forum. I just got rid of my 1998 GS300 (127K miles) for a 2003 ES300 (22K miles). This is my second ES, as I previously owned a 1998 ES300 for two years prior to puchasing the GS in 2001. I'll have to say, I do enjoy the softer ride and non-vibration of the steering wheel that the ES provides as opposed to the GS. Don't get me wrong, I loved the GS and the look of the car, but because of the sport suspension, it definitely was a firmer rider. Also, living in Southern New England, I won't miss the rear wheel drive of the GS in the winter, that's for sure. I will have to say though that after looking on-line, I am a little disappointed with the lack of after-market tuning parts and mods that can be purchased for this model. For my GS, the sky was the limit to what could be done. Now I know that the GS is a sports model and thus more options/products would be available, but I didn't realize it would be this difficult to find stuff. On that topic, does anyone have any experience with the Erebuni body kit for the 02-04 ES? Just wondering, as I am looking to spice up my car a bit and make it stand out from the multitude of ES' that I see in my area on a daily basis. Thanks, bc

It is a 7440 (same as mine) but I don't know if it is an amber or clear bulb. all you bulb numbers are HERE steviej ← StevieJ, Reading your signature, where did you get your JDM Chrome Trunk Bar and Rear Spoiler?? Pics?? I just got rid of my 1998 GS300 and purchased a 2003 ES300 and I can't find many, if any, quality mods for the ES like I could for my GS. Any help would be appreciated. By the way, I live in MA too.

No worries anymore. I have gotten rid of the car!

Mechanic just contacted me after putting the pressure gauge on the system. Said the readings were fine. He said after letting it sit overnight, it started right up, but then when testing it an hour and half later, it had trouble starting. So now.... it appears to have changed course and the longer it sits the easier it starts!!!! Will they ever find the problem???!!! ← Sorry for the misinformation. Just found out there has been a residual drop in the fuel line pressure as the car sits. For some reason, the mechanic replaced the Fuel Filter, and said he tested it for a day and that it was now "fine". However, after I left his shop, I let it sit for about 1 and 1/2 hours and the car was winding as I tried to start it and I again needed to press the gas pedal in order for it to start. Does anyone have any ideas?? :cries: :chairshot:

Mechanic just contacted me after putting the pressure gauge on the system. Said the readings were fine. He said after letting it sit overnight, it started right up, but then when testing it an hour and half later, it had trouble starting. So now.... it appears to have changed course and the longer it sits the easier it starts!!!! Will they ever find the problem???!!!

I take it to a Lexus Specialty shop, and have been going to this same guy for the past 6 years. He was the head mechanic at the local Lexus dealership prior to opening his own business. I had to drop the car off again tonight for them to put a fuel pressure gauge on tomorrow, which means I had to pay for another rental. Will my misery ever end? Up until this point, never had a problem with my car except for usual high mileage stuff.

Brought my car in for service when I noticed the VSC and VSC OFF Warning Lights on, after my car had been displaying noticeable vibration when idling. My usual mechanic hooked my car up to the machine, and told me that I had a misfire in Cyllinder#6. I asked him why my Check Engine Light did not go on, and after some investigating, he told me that someone had pulled that bulb out (I bought this car with 36K miles on it from Lexus of Norwood in MA as a Pre Owned Certified). After doing some fishing around, they told me that the Valve covers were leaking, and oil condensation had gotten on my ignition wires and onto one of my sparkplugs, so they would need to replace the sparkplug, wires, and valve covers. After spending almost $400 (ended up replacing all six plugs), this did not do the trick. They then tried a fuel injector cleaner, which was to no avail, and now the car ran worse and vibrated when accelerating and idling. I brought the car back the next day, and after further investigation, they told me that I had RUST in my gas tank which had contaminated the fuel line, rail, filter, and the injectors, especially Number 6. So..... after spending another $1900 to get the tank replaced, the line replaced, a new rail fabricated, and the injectors reconditioned, as well as getting a different (used) fuel pump, I got my car back. While the car is running fine, my car now has issues starting when it sits for over two hours. My car will wind, and either start after extended winding on the first try, or I will have to try a second time in order to start. If I then start the car again in less than an hour, it has no problems starting. They tried re-installing my old fuel pump which they had cleaned, thinking the used one that they had installed was no good. Again, to no avail. Does anyone have any suggestions??? This car has 126K miles on it, but I have always taken great care of this car and I always keep it in immaculate condition. I'm also wondering after spending almost $2700 (includes rental), should I just say "Goodbye" to my beloved Lexus? Any help would be greatly appreciated. THanks