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N. Oman, 05/10/2017
updated 11/16/2018
2013 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Why would I own anything else? Well now I do...
Doobster6, 06/09/2020
updated 12/09/2022
2013 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
This pristine, one-owner, ultra-low miles (19k in 2020) car replaced a wonderful BMW 5-Series that ran perfectly but cost an arm and leg to maintain and repair. The Lexus handles as well for everyday driving (but probably has lower absolute performance/speed limits) and rides better. The interior is much nicer, and it is roomier in the back seat. Acceleration up to 60 mph matches the Bimmer and I get 30 mpg ‘around town’ and 45+ mpg on the highway; numbers that the Bimmer could never have achieved. The ‘cherry on top’ is the proven reliability of the Toyota brand and the hybrid drivetrain. I now drive feeling a sense of peace, serenity and calm, instead of a perpetual dread worrying about what might go wrong next or when the next expensive service is due. It used to be that only BMW could build a car that could blend competent handling and ride quality but lots of other manufacturers have finally caught up. 2013 was the first year for the Lexus ES300h hybrid and also Lexus’ new chassis competence that sacrificed very little in ride quality while vastly improving vehicle dynamics. Seriously, it compares well to the E60 5-series which, IMHO, is the best 5-series BMW ever made. So far my only regret is that I didn’t come to my senses sooner. I do wish it had AWD like my Bimmer had.though. The electric motor that kicks in from a dead stop is so torquey that I easily spin the front tires, even in dry conditions; it can almost be dangerous when roads are wet. I might consider trading it for their AWD Lexus hybrid SUV, which gets about the same mpg, although I still Ike sedans more. 12 MONTH UPDATE I sold it and bought the AWD car I hinted at wanting. The high-torque electric motor in the Lexus hybrid often spun my wheels in the rain and was worse in the snow. I wound up leaving it home on snow days and drove our Mountaineer SUV instead. But then we shrunk our fleet down to two vehicles and I wanted something I could feel secure driving anytime under any conditions, i.e.; AWD. I would have bought a used Lexus SUV if I could have found one under my self-imposed budget of $25k but found a 2017 Infiniti QX50 instead and I am the happiest camper in the world!! It is based on a RWD chassis and has handling dynamics that compare very favorably with my 2008 BMW 335xi I once had, excellent ride quality that matches the 2006 BMW 530xi, and with 325 HP can also almost match that 3-series for acceleration. Better seating position, better egress, bigger trunk and overall more cargo capacity, more room for rear seat passengers, excellent technology (mine is fully loaded) are among its virtues. Mediocre mpg (18/27 real-world experience) is its only demerit. And now I can drive anywhere, anytime I want. If the Lexus had been an AWD sedan that got 40 mpg I would have kept it forever; it was that good. But I’m actually more satisfied now with this Infiniti, although the mpg is obviously disappointing compared to the Lexus. UPDATE JUNE 9, 2022 I wish I had kept the Lexus hybrid! Soon after getting my 2017 Infiniti QX50 my wife decided to retire (I already had), and so we only needed one AWD vehicle, and her 2019 Infiniti QX50 fills that bill. The Infiniti has its own virtues, chief among them the utilitarian advantages of a SUV dealing with fold-down rear seats, better riding position, and better dynamic performance. But in an era of ever-rising gasoline prices, the Lexus’ much better mpg would be so welcome! And the Lexus truly was a great car, and as I mentioned, Toyota reliability is second to none. Infiniti isn’t bad, certainly better than many, especially BMWs (they are the worst). And my specific example was a super-low-miles needle from a stack of needles that I’ve not ever seen again. That said, the only demerit for my ‘17 QX50 is gas mileage, which isn’t always that horrible. Despite its awesome 325 HP engine, I see 29+ mpg on the highway when I set its adaptive cruise to 75 mph. While it’s not the 54 mpg the Lexus’ computer once reported over a 20 mile interval driving to NJ, it’s acceptable. But I’m reaching here; 90% of my driving now is non-highway circuits where the Lexus used to return 39 mpg while the Infiniti struggles to sustain 18 mpg, and that’s using a ‘sedate’ driving style. If it too were a hybrid, it would probably be the perfect vehicle for me. Thankfully, I’m only now averaging 5,800 miles per year in retirement, and the $71 monthly ‘penalty’ in gas expenses between the two cars doesn’t justify the expense of switching. But the Lexus will always remain one of my more memorable cars and one among the many that ‘got away’. Don’t hesitate to get a good one of you can find it!
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Went From a G37 Coupe to This
Janboblarry, 08/22/2020
2013 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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1st off, overall the car is a nice car. The interior is the sole reason i bought the car. Nice wooden trim with black leather ac and heated seats with sunroof. I hate that i cant cover up the navi but it has a analogue clock as well. And bluetooth. It looks nice on the outside. But Doesnt have the beautiful curves of the g coupe. The reason why i gave it a 3* rating though It's a heavy car. Its' handling is beyond garbage. Hands down one of the worst handling cars iver ever owned. It' FWD.. i was expecting a RWD or AWD if i was lucky. I thought i could get used to having a heavy FWD automatic car and i cant. I curb it all the time, burns rubber consistantly if you have to accelerate. It shouldnt be burning rubber like thatbecause the car is a slow commuter car. With. 0-60 in the around 8 secondz I'm also in ECO mode when this happens. It shouldnt have a sport mode but it does. So if you wanna fell like your going fast when you arent it's a good go to. If you have a family it's a great car. I do not and am 27 so this is a terrible car for me. If it wasnt fwd all of the cars issues would be solved. Idk what genius decided to make a heavy car fwd.
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LOVE IT!
LexiJen, 03/03/2024
2013 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I have wanted this particular car for a few years and it has exceeded my expectations in every way. I love it. Lexus quality.
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Love my car
Brian S, 02/24/2024
2013 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Luxurious with great mileage and a solid product!
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