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Correction to my last message. I purchased the ES 330 in August 2005 !

Finally received my formal offer from Lexus. In spite of the fact that they are insisting that it is a voluntary repurchase, they are using the MA Lemon Law formula in computing the payment. Basically they're paying me what I paid for the car in August 2006 plus any associated fees (sales tax, registration fees, etc.) minus a small amount for miles driven. I'm very happy with their response. It took a year of complaints, but when they decided to take action, it moved fast. Suddenly I'm a great supporter of Lexus, but won't be so quick in the future to purchase one without a thorough inspection. For all of you who have a state Lemon Law, use it. I get the message that Lexus will settle before the case reaches the adjudication state. Good Luck

After about a year of filing complaints about the transmission problem in my 2005 ES 330 with various government and private agencies, the Lexus area representative finally contacted me and stated that Lexus wanted to buy back the car. They did this after I filed a complaint with the MA Attorney General. She stated that within the next few weeks they would send me a letter with a formal offer. I don't have high expectations for a good offer. I bought the car in August 2005. It had a MSRP of $35,259 plus transportation. It now has only about 3000 miles and is in virtually NEW condition. I've seen values ranging from $26,500 (trade-in) to $29,500 (dealer sale). How much do you think Lexus will offer me? I'll post the result, when received. Incidently, among the organizations that I've filed complaints are: NHTSA Center for Auto Safety MA Attorney General Consumer Reports

I agree that the 2005 ES 330 is the worst performing car that I've ever owned. I've filed many complaints with so many private and government organizations, I can't remember them all. However, the National Highway Safety Administration now has about a dozen complaints regarding this transmission. The center for Auto Safety has 17-18 complaints about this car, and ask if you're interested in a class action law suit. I suspect that if enough pople file complaints and say "yes" to the law suit, there may be some action. I believe that this is the only way to get Lexus to address the problem.

My 2005 ES 330 is the worst performing transmission that I've ever owned. The constant hesitation and lurching at low speeds is intolerable. I've complained to Lexus, my local dealer and every state and govenment agency that I can find. After spending a great deal of money on this car, I only want to get rid of it. The transmission problem with this model, going back to 2002 is one of the most common complaints about the car, but Lexus has chosen to do nothing about it. Apparently, only government action of a large Class Action Suit will achieve any results.

My 330 has only 960 mi., and I'd do anything to get rid of it. The transmission performance is the worst of any car that I've owned. The hesitation and lurching of the car at low speeds is intolerable. Lexus doesn't want to hear about the problem, and has offered no solution. I've complained to NHTSB and the MA Attorney General with no resolution. They suggested the highest octane gas; aggressive driving; rebooting the transmission computer; and have even denied knowledge of the problem. The local dealer's response is also unsatisfactory. I hope that there is a national interest in a Class Action Suit.

:cries: I just bought a 2005 ES 330, and I'm very dissapointed with the performance. Unfortunately, I just discovered this Lexus forums and some others, and and am amazed to find all the complaints about the transmission. I have a car with only 700 mi, and the transmission performance is the worst of any car that I've owned. The constant hesitation and subsequent "jerking" forward, not to mention the rough shifting are driving me crazy. The advice from Lexus and my local dealer in Northborough, MA only suggest using a higher grade of gasoline. The local dealer claims there is nothing wrong with the transmission. The state Lemon Law requires me to get at least three attempts by a repair shop to correct the problem, but the dealer claims there is no problem. Frustrating