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2003 Lexus ES 300 User Reviews

2003 Lexus ES 300 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 7 reviews

  • Performance:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Appearance:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 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:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5

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"comfortable car" 3 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews
"ride" 2 reviews

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King Artur writes:
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Great on gass, quiet ride, comfortable

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Poor acceleration.

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03 Lexus Es 300 — Very good on gas!! Comfortable!! Quiet ride. Not that great on acceleration, but it is pretty quick. The interior is designed very nice, but I did add a wood dash trim to make it look richer.

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Simeon writes:
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Buttery soft carmel leather, cherry wood dash and steering wheel

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NONE

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Its A Lexus... Nuff Said... — By far one of the most smoothest driving sedans within its class... Trust me ive driven them all

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Momster writes:
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Comfort, solid, elegant, good mpg for luxury

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Brakes

Momster
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Happy — 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, generally get 26 mpg in town. Dependable, but maintenance is normal but pricey. Weakness, the brakes in snow or rain. They work but you can tell by the sound it's the cars weakness. I don't want to work when I drive and this car takes care that I don't . Wish I would have put an invisible bra on the front of the car. Several long road trips and the front bumper paint is seriously chipped.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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ESW writes:
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Over 170k miles and is operating great.   The car has been extremely reliable.

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Window / door seals on driver's door are leaking slightly, contributes to wind noise sometimes, but not all the time.

ESW
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Love It — 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. Might have to do some A/C and transmission work soon.

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Pat writes:
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It has great performance and has lasted quite a while.

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It's getting pretty old and i'd rather pick up the 350.

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Nice Car Getting Old. — Everyone who drives it compliments its ease to drive. It's the car im learning to drive on and i hope it doesnt set my standards to high.

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marvin1053 writes:
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Leus Es300 — great car but lexus still needs to work on the transmisssion changing gear via cpu

Owner for 2,003 years, 9 months

Miles Driven per Year:9,000

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Kevin writes:
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Looks, ride, quality, comfort, the extremely bright headlights, six disc stereo.

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I'll probably cry the first time it's scratched.

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I Am Pleased So Far. — I just got this a few days ago, a replacement for my sad Jeep. So far, I love it. I can't vouch much for the long term reliability, but mine's a 2003 and nothing is wrong with it. Sometimes I can't tell if it's running, the engine is so quiet, the car rides extremely smooth, and averages about 25 mpg. It's also nice looking without being too flashy.

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Cost $10,709 Average Instant Market Value $10,815 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 27 23
Horsepower 210 220
Crash Test Rating 5 8
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 14.5 14.8
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.2 44.5

Reviews From Other Years

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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2000 Lexus ES 300 Reviews

Lemon By tillie_b

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 wor... Read More

Wonderful Family Car By Robert

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 wi... 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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