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1998 ES300
Written by: wdwward on May 13, 2009 9:26:47 AM
I am the original owner of a 1998 Lexus ES 300. It has just turned 81K. Besides the usual maintenance at every 3,750 miles, I have had the following done: New tires at 45K. Replace cabin air filter at 60K ($75). Replace 2 oxygen sensors at 64K ($500). New battery and alternator at 75K (405). The brakes still have 25% left and a Lexus dealer has never seen the car since ... Read More

I wouldn't for a different reason
Written by: lexusdriver on Jul 19, 2007 2:37:59 PM
I bought a used 1998 ES 300 in April 2007 (a 9 year old car) with 120,000 miles on it. I have been driving it for 3 months now and have put 1000+ miles on it. I think it's the smoothest car I have ever driven. It just floats when cruising but gets taut and handles well when accelerating ... atleast this is what I felt. I wanted to get an ... Read More

Check Engine Light related to Oil Sludge? 1998 ES
Written by: tammy10 on Mar 9, 2007 6:21:46 AM
I'm new here, I'd really appreciate some advice. I posted this question on the engine forum but then realized it's pretty dormant. I am the second owner of a 1998 ES 300 with approximately 86k miles. I purchased the car 12/01 when it was 4 years old and had 35k miles on it so I've had it a little over 5 years. So, the car is 9 years old as of ... Read More

Engine light related to oil sludge?
Written by: tammy10 on Mar 8, 2007 2:22:17 PM
I'm new here, I'd really appreciate some advice. I am the second owner of a 1998 ES 300 with approximately 86k miles. I purchased the car 12/01 when it was 4 years old and had 35k miles on it so I've had it a little over 5 years. So, the car is 9 years old as of last December. I have never taken the car to the dealer for service because ... Read More

What does it cost to maintain an ES300
Written by: pudycatz on Jun 5, 2006 5:34:42 AM
Im thinking about buying a used 1998 ES300. Just want to know is there any special routine maint. that has to be done by a dealer or can you get an oil chg at local Jiffy Lube. Also does the ES 300 run on reg or prem. grade gas and what fuel mileage to expect. Ive owned Camry's but i'd like to step up to the Lexus. Thanks for responses

Re: 1998 Lexus ES/300 v. 2003 Nissan Altima [ohdaddy926]
Written by: frisconick on Jun 12, 2005 11:27:43 AM
Lexus is a much nicer car, and you will likely get at least 100,000 miles out of the car. The Altima is nice, but nothing compared to the Lexus.
Re: 1998 Lexus ES/300 v. 2003 Nissan Altima [ohdaddy926]
Written by: jchan2 on Jun 10, 2005 1:32:07 PM
Personally, I would go for the Altima since it has less mileage, but I haven't driven either the ES300 or the Altima, so I can't offer opinions.
Re: 1998 Lexus ES/300 v. 2003 Nissan Altima [jchan2]
Written by: ohdaddy926 on Jun 10, 2005 1:48:50 AM
45,000 on the nissan and 70,000 on the lexus
Re: 1998 Lexus ES/300 v. 2003 Nissan Altima [ohdaddy926]
Written by: jchan2 on Jun 9, 2005 7:06:55 AM
What's the mileage on each of them?
1998 Lexus ES/300 v. 2003 Nissan Altima
Written by: ohdaddy926 on Jun 9, 2005 4:25:49 AM
Okay I have narrowed my next car down to the 98 Lexus ES/300 or the 2003 Nissan Altima I can have either for about the same price Any opinions? Thanks. James

60000 mi. Scheduled Maintenance
Written by: kelnshe on Sep 16, 2002 5:02:14 PM
I have a 1998 ES 300 with a little more than 61000 miles. I'd like to get my 60000 maintenance at the dealership where I bought the car (and I have a good relationship with them). They want $520 + tax, but a well-respected Toyota dealership wants $410 for the same maintenance for a 1998 Camry. I've gotten all my other maintenance done (other than oil changes) at the dealership. Is ... Read More

ES300 '98 warranty about to expire
Written by: ohlone on Aug 5, 2002 3:54:04 PM
My 1998 ES 300 warranty will expire this month. I have had no problems through my 32,000 miles but was thinking I should have Lexus see if there is anything that I do not know about. I wouldn't normally maintain my vehicle at Lexus, however I would like to think they could replace under warranty anything I might not know about. Any opinion is appreciated.

Cold heated seats
Written by: 1955dave on Apr 29, 2002 4:01:22 PM
Hello to all...I'm new to the forum and have spent hours reading most all the past and archived posts and I've learned a lot about the 1998 ES 300 I've just purchased from a Nissan dealer with 39K on the clock. It was a lease vehicle sold at auction and the 4 year factory warranty was just up at the end of February. It's been serviced regularly at Lexus dealers and ... Read More
Observations on my ES 300
Written by: r3fico on Mar 19, 2001 4:47:44 PM
I purchased a 1998 ES 300 last week and have the following observations to make : POSITIVE 1. High quality finish, both interior & exterior. My car was sitting next to a brand new 2001 3.2 TL Acura and the superior finish & layout of the ES 300 was obvious to me (though I will say that the 3.2 TL is one of the great values in the market today, especially ... Read More