Used 2003 Lexus ES 300 Consumer Reviews
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My test of the Lexus ES300
amf1932, 05/21/2003
2003 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Basically I'm very pleased with this car. The only thing that bother me is the new 5 speed transmission. Here's a brief example of what I mean: If I drive about 35mph and then slow down to about 5mph and than try to accelerate there is a hesitation. It's as if the transmission can not decide on what gear to go into. When it finally does there's a slight lurch forward. One other thing is a rattle that happened in the right rear. The dealer had to remove the rear door panels and do something to the insulation to correct it. There was a service bulletin about this problem. I didn't expect that on a brand new Lexus!
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richieb, 12/29/2002
2003 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just got back from Florida... Round trip mileage 27.5 mpg Comfortable in all aspects. Not a single problem.. For those who say it is underpowered I had it at 120 mph level ground without a downshift.. Extreme hill climb 90 mph before downshift.. How much power do you want... Consider it uses unleaded regular and not premium like the competition and you're ahead of the game.. Love this car to no end!!!
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Francene Brunson, 03/18/2019
2003 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I brought this is car from a private owner with 133,000 MI very nice car great pick up lots of speed, very quite engine can't tell she's running, built for comfortbility, extremely good on highway. I'm very proud to own this car will buy another one.
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The Lexus Myth
phil stiles, 11/14/2002
2003 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My Lexus knows the way to the shop and is not an extrordinary vehicle. I find the shop people nice and the service good but the vehicle should not have the brake, rattle and engine surging problems I have experienced in just one year. The really BIG surprise was the 15,000 mile check for almost $500.00, to check it over. WOW! This is my last Lexus.
A very good automobile
N2DOOWOP, 09/16/2007
2003 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
One of the better built automobiles. It is very reliable. Only two negatives. One is gas mileage. I get better mileage in my SL500 MB which has more hp, is 700 lbs heavier and has a V8. The second negative is the rear power windows (sometimes one works and the other has stopped working). This car is one of the most comfortable cars to drive.