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Used 2003 Lexus ES 300 Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent car

Wayne, 10/15/2009
2003 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My first luxury car purchase, used of course so someone else can take the depreciation hit, and I don't think I can ever go back to another less comfortable car. It is very quiet with an incredibly smooth ride. The cabin is classy, with high grade leather and wood grain accents. The steering and handling can best be described as silky. Keep in mind this is a luxury car, not a sports sedan, so it doesn't drive like a sports sedan. Highway mileage is 28 to 32 mpg, depending on speed and head wind. I had some warranty work done, (catalytic converters btw) and was VERY impressed by the Lexus dealer's service. 83,000 miles and appears as good as new. I will definitely look into a Lexus again.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Lexus is Luxury

DanoDano, 03/04/2003
2003 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

We have owned this car for 3 weeks and have been pleased so far. We drove a BMW330i, Audi A4 and a Volkswagen Passat before buying the Lexus.Sitting in the Lexus for the first time, my wife and I looked at each other and said "wow, this is nice". Driving, the ES was serenly quiet, the Mark Levinson stereo and Nav system are great. What sold me more than anything on this car was the dealership experience. They were even going to deliver the car to our house and pick up the Acura we were trading in.....and we live 60 miles from the dealership.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Performance a bit disappointing

Andrewky, 01/08/2004
2003 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

This car has the mushiest transmission shift I have ever experienced. The car lags annoyingly when attempting to accelerate for passing at highway speeds, and never seems to select the appropriate gear for optimum performance. The fit, finish and luxury of the car are beyond reproach. Unfortunately, driving pleasure is marred by the transmission characteristics for which Lexus has no cure. I've had two Mercedes sedans recently and the ES300 just doesn't measure up to the performance standards set by the Benz's.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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fvipicks, 09/06/2003
2003 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Took trips to St Louis and Indianapolis.The ride and general comfortis better than I was used to after owning Park Avenues and LeSabres all my life. The standard sound system is fantastic. Climate control was wonderful. Tight well-built car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Exceeds our expectations

Suzanne Swetnam, 02/09/2003
2003 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This vehicle has exceeded our expectations in all arenas. We have put over 6000 miles on it in 3 months. It has had zero defects. On acceleration, it has more than enough power for us. We drive 70 miles per day on the interstate and it makes the drive seem short. On long trips, it has gotten 28 to 30 mpg. In town 25 mpg.

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