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I havent ordered from them yet myself but plan to they seem to have the best prices I have found plus have just about everything you need. The free shipping after $75.00 don't hurt either.

Punch up kbb.com go to trade in value and private party value put in mileage and good or fair condition and see what its worth in your are. IMHO I if you are buying from private owner I would go with a price somewhere between the two,but start out low enough you can always go up.

The real question is 'will Lexus learn how to make a car that shifts properly by then?" ← Does every thread started about the future of the ES model have to be drug down into some debate about the transmission shift hesitation? Seriously, you do this all the time and its getting really old. These comments have nothing to do with the thread, and any more off topic posting will be removed. Anyways, I think its more than likely we'll see a change from ES330 to ES350 and very likely we'll see HP figures in that range. I also wouldn't be surprised by an AWD option. ← While you're entitle to your opinion, I think it's worth not letting the issue drop. If people just accept an inferior product from Lexus, they'll continue to provide one. It's only by speaking up and letting Lexus know that it's unacceptable that it might get some attention. They need to know that I'll never buy another one until they fix the problem. Other readers might reconsider their purchase plans if they know about it. I'm sure that Lexus reads these boards. I think it's very dangerous to give them the opinion that an inferior product is acceptable. And, yes, it's on topic in this thread since we're talking about a future vehicle - about the year that I'll be buying my next car. Their ability to address the transmission issue will determine wheter I'd buy one - or recommend one. ← So your going to CHIME in at every point you can and try to discurage everyone from buying a lexus because you cant learn how to drive your car? This person asked a question in regaurds to horse power I beleive not how you feel about your car. Yes everyone is entiled to their opinion but you had your thread to express yourself now let others enjoy the fact that they are looking to purchase a new vehicle,and if you have information pertaining to their question please feel free to respond.

← I think this was a question!

Look on your tire for maxx tire presure and drop it about 5lbs. read other threads also have this info!!

true, but that is why I have a TDS meter unit and mine is running 000 TDS of the RO nevermind the DI since it is zero in. The DI does have a shelf life and so does the RO. AS you stated a DI can be very poor, but so far in my short time of 12 years of doing a reef tank, distilled water has a lot of crap in it. That is me. My little 5-stage RO/DI works just fine for my reef so I know the TDS, ALK, PH etc of the water coming out. Do I want 35 ppm of TDS (junk) in distilled or 000 with RO/DI that I make? It is your call for yours but I know what I want. PLus the other things I test for show me what I have BEFORE I put in the chemicals. All the extra things WILL cause reactions in the chemicals in the coolant. To close a RO/DI will perform better unless your "house keeping" skill are lacking. ← MB your second person i saw today talking about their reef tank. If you dont mind can we get off the subject for awhile? How big is your tank and whats in it? I use to have a 120 gal reef tank and miss it alot, its better than tv thats for sure. Enjoy it ..

At the present time discounttiredirect has free shipping,and tirerack has best prices I have seen plus fair shipping. Also imop falken tires for the money are a great tire .

good link but I must say I would take deionized water and currently use DI waster over distilled water in a heart beat. Distilled can still have metals, salts etc (TDS) in them. If this was not true I would be using this water for my reef tank and no need a RO/DI filter. ← So TOYS you use 15% to 85% ? Everyone in here always said 50/50. yes good article. thanks

The real question is 'will Lexus learn how to make a car that shifts properly by then?" ← You know I wish I was in your shoes, you complain and complain about your trany in your ES but your trade in value is unreal!!!! TRADE IT IN IF YOU DONT LIKE IT!!!I own a grand cherokee and it sucks ,but so does the trade in value. So I wish I had your lemon...

I am assuming its an 03? You never get excelent condition on a trade in and your car trade in is 26,000 so selling it at 29,000-29,5000 is right on the high end , but what I found as crazy is at a dealer kbb has it listed for 35,000 thats 9,000 more than trade in value that is insane. This is of course in the midwest.

Well I can get a pretty good discount from a friend of mine which I think is 10% over cost. So, I would like to stay under a $1,000 installed. ← I guess you should be talking to your freind and see what he can get for you at 10% over he seems to be da man!!!If your talking chrome wheels and tires it aint going to happen under a grand thats for sure anywhere else anyway.

His question is regards to an oversised tire not the oem size guys. So if whatever your maxx is I would run 4-6 lbs below that and feel the ride it should be pretty good . I asked this question myself awhile ago.... good luck.

Do you have a question here? If you like your tires and how they drive in winter conditions I wouldnt change a thing but in my opinion a winter tire' would' probably be even better.

CUZ THATS WHAT YOU WERE DRIVING.....

CPO or not, these cars bring top dollar in the used car market. I agree, if you have the $30k to spend, go for a new one. But those of us who only want to spend $20-$25k cannot afford a new one. Personally, I would rather have a car thats possibly a year older with a few more miles, and have it certified until 100k. Edmunds values for the '02 ES puts dealer retail at $24,000. Certified on edmunds is around $26,000. I think the point your missing is that these cars bring big bucks cpo or not. You should be glad that they are asking top dollar and can get it! ← That's all true. But you're not going to get a 1 year old CPO for $20-25. Using Edmund's figures, a 4 year old CPO is $26 K - compared to $32 K for a new one (less if you're a good negotiator). My question is - if the resale values are so great, why do the leases cost so much more than a comparable Volvo? A high resale value should mean a high residual - which SHOULD mean a low lease payment. ← That is true.... I dont know what the final residual value is on a 3 yr lease thats a good question. You are also correct about the Those cpo's at 26,000 are top end also I wonder where they come down to normaly? If a guy has a es 300 02 and doesnt like his 18,000 trade in he might try to sell it himself for 20,000 or so . You could by this car with no warrenty like the old days would that be so bad to do? I guess its a matter of finances and what you are willing to pay for the security of a 3 yr warranty hey?

The recommended pressure should be on a plate or sticker inside one of the doors or inside the glove box. That 55PSI Max, is just what it says. It's the maximum pressure you can safely put in the tire, but should only be used for carrying the maximum load for an extended time, at highway speeds. It's the pressure at which the max load printed on the tire is determined. For most cars and most tires today, 34 PSI is a good general rule. ← I agree but, as I have stated in the past, how does the sticker know what size tires you are running? The sticker is for stock tire sizes. What if you put vet tires on or bling bling ones with low profiles????? ← I have asked this question already and the answer is go around 4-6 lbs below maxx and see how it rides and adjust accordingly. 5lbs below is what i would suggest myself. That would be a horse of a different color. That's why I said "most cars and most tires." I'm sure one could consult with the tire company and/or find a chart of tire size vs car weight, and come up with a good place to start and then fine tune based on ride, handling, and possibly wear. Info in this article should be of some help. http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/tech/0208scc_tires/ ←

Put them on. They will be fine. That second number refers to profile (dist. from the outer edge of the wheel to the top of the tire) and it is just a little taller tire. There should be no reason you couldn't put those on. Was that a tow truck driver or a tire salesman that said you SHOULDN'T put them on? ← There is zero reason you shouldnt put them on..

Well, one thing you have to realize is that I had done previous business with this dealership and salesman (Helped a family member buy an LX470). They were originally asking between $25-26k for the car, and we worked down from there. It was definitely a huge blessing finding this car, because it had been taken better care of than any lease vehicle would have been. (Previous owner had ALL fluids flushed at least twice by 45k). I'm sure someone with more knowledge of how leasing works can explain why the price for the lease turn-ins is higher. Just know that you should not expect to pay near what they are asking. If you can find an honest salesman, after a little bit of dealing you can kind of get a feel of what they have in it and what you can get it for. Good Luck. ← Now 25-26,000 for a 02 with 45,000 is alot of cash. The 04's must be going for 3 grand less than new ones then? They sure hold there value, and yes it is a good thing if you own one and arent out looking for one.....lol If it was a normal car and I new trade in was 18,000 I would be trying to buy that car for 19-19,500 and thinking it was a fair deal. Without a warrenty of course.

Do a checxk on ebay you will find a few places or do a search for lexus grills and you will find some.

That is one of the better dealsI have seen. I agree spending 10 grand more and getting 4 year newer car with zero miles sounds to be more logical, if of course the person can afford it? Saving 10 grand and driving a es300 with 3 year full warrenty is still a nice thing. I just have not seen the 23,000 price being offered unless these 28,000 vehicles are going to come down to 23,000. Great piece of knowledge though about you only getting that deal on a trade in vehicle,cuz a 02 with 45,000 on a trade is worth....18grand.I am not sure what a lease is value is at the end of the by out offer.

It's all a matter of personal opinion. Some people love CPO, but I think they're a lousy deal. You get a used car but it's very nearly as expensive as a new one. I would never spend the money on a newer CPO. You just don't save enough to make it worth while IMHO. If you can save $10 K, it might be worth while, but I've never seen a CPO deal that good. First, figure that you can buy a new one for less than list. If you compare the car to the price on an identical new one, the CPI is rarely that great a deal. ← I have read the trany thread wow!!!!!! that was crazy however I was feeling the cpo was a great thing but have to agree the prices for a 2003 and 2004 are $28,000 -%30,000 . This is far from trade in value of $20,000 and $23,000. I have no idea of course what price i would pay but it worth something for the peice of mind of 3 yr warrenty ,but i am looking at 23 yr old cars closer to 30,000 than 20,000 where I think they should be.

easy I would more then likely buy a CPO before new. ← Good to know MB, what about a 2001 over a 2002 with the 5 sp overdrive?

Thankyou Stevie I appritiate that info..

I found some on ebay ,complete set I think it was in the 60's I know it wasnt $90.00 ← ebay # 8019457886 tan in color not brand new though , they will be $55.00 to your door.

I found some on ebay ,complete set I think it was in the 60's I know it wasnt $90.00