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2000 Lexus ES 300 User Reviews

2000 Lexus ES 300 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 4 reviews

  • Performance:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Appearance:3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Overall:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5

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"reliable car" 2 reviews
"ride" 2 reviews
"handling" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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tillie_b writes:
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Looked good, comfortable seats, nice amenites, good handling

Cons

The 2000 had an engine recall, which I didn't know about when I bought the car.  After just a few short months, it belched oil smoke like it was on fire, blew all three of its catalytic converters and stopped getting any sort of acceptable gas mileage.

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Lemon — The car looked great, but it almost immediately developed issues. Yes, I bought it used and should have known that it had an engine recall in its past. What a mistake. They called me 'smoky' at work because the car put out so much oil smoke. If I took a short trip, the next time I started the car, it would be slight. If I drove even 20 miles, the next time the car was started, people stopped and stared because the oil cloud was so large. When the three catalytic converters blew at the same time, it was just icing on the cake. Even using non-Lexus parts, they were expensive. I will never buy a Lexus again.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Robert writes:
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Great, smooth ride.  Toyota reliability

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Requires Premium Fuel

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Wonderful Family Car — This is a great car if you want a performace family sedan. Stands out in a crowd even though it's over 10 years old. The leather seats are comfortable and the car handles great. I traded this car with around 100k miles on it without ever having to make a major repair. Everything you would expect driving a Lexus.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Cory writes:
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Reliability and pretty decent performace

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It looks like it belongs to an elderly person. However, tint them windows throw some nice little chromes on it BAM!

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Very Nice, How Much?!? — Performance - Amazing handling and acceleration, brakes is dependent on what you buy. Build Quality - replaced only one thing in 130,000 VVT-I Sensor. Appearance - Stylish both in and outside, leather usually heated like mine, outside very sleek nice lines. Cost of Ownership - 28-30 MPG, and just basic maintenance Fun Factor - Absolutely you can take alot of cars off the line with this thing. Handles well in the corners, go get one and put it through the paces that's one strong 3.0

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Idris writes:
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Lovely Car.

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2000 Lexus Es 300 — I bought the car in April, 2008. I bought with the hair over 120,890 miles on clock.It was and still nice looking car in good condition Lexus for that matter, drives great and smooth. The windows are tinted and the 20" Rims is still on his way. The car will be hot! after I finish with it. Watch out fellows!

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Gas Mileage (highway) 24 23 29
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Reviews From Other Years

2003 Lexus ES 300 Reviews

Love It By ESW

Over 170k miles and is operating great. The car has been extremely reliable. Window / door seals on driver's door are leaking slightly, contributes to wind noise sometimes, but not all the time. M... Read More

Happy By Momster

Really like this car. Rides like a cloud. Awesome for road trips. Smooth, quiet, roomy, responsive on the highways .. great sound system. Excellent mileage... get as much as 31 mpg on the freeway... Read More

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2002 Lexus ES 300 Reviews

Totally Worth It By Brook

I love it! Had it since 2006, totally reliable, GREAT LOOKING and smooth riding. Downsides are that it needs premium fuel and the pick up is not the greatest. If you are looking for a used luxury car,... Read More

Nice Daily Driver/family Car By Terrance

This isn't your everyday powerful sports car, but it does make a nice commuter car. The interior is nice and there is a lot of leg room for the driver and all of its passengers. The trunk is pretty bi... Read More

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2001 Lexus ES 300 Reviews

Dream Engine By Mohammed

nice engine.reliable. smooth ride. no hassles. similar to a camry but refined. a recommended buy fr all toyota enthusiats. dnt drive v4...it uses more gas than a v6. v6 has a greater performance tha... Read More

Long May You Run ! By lexusloyalist

Still runs like a top, and this car's got some miles. Just regular maintenance with a Great Shop, Dennis George Automotive in Ridgecrest CA. Still had terrific ride, acceleration,smooth handling. Leat... Read More

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1999 Lexus ES 300 Reviews

Fun, Safe & Fast. By Taylor

This is an amazing car. 11 years later is still looks beautiful, drives beautifully & still fast. Only repairs have been the transmission, which is my fault because I romp the hell out of this car. It... Read More

Awesome Car By ae

Smooth car to ride in. Whoever drives or rides in my car always mentioned that is like floathing. I have 223,000 miles on it and it still on the road. does not give me much problems, a few repairs al... Read More

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1998 Lexus ES 300 Reviews

Family-friendly Luxury That Holds Up Great! By Biannale

Also suits aged parent passenger with mobility issues. Trunk fits all walkers easily, front passenger seat adjusts to suit everyone! Great for long-haul, family road trips, commuting, easy to park. Lo... Read More

I Love My Lex. By phellis1

I have 301,000 miles on my es and rides like brand new. I would recommend this car to anyone, as long as you maintain it properly. Gas mileage is great, and i had some rims and custom things on it and... Read More

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