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3's a Charm
houstonjoe, 05/12/2015
updated 11/17/2016
2015 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
49 of 49 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th Lexus; 3rd ES and 1st hybrid. I've enjoyed my sportier cars (S60, C30, Boxster, Z3, TT) but my current need is for a comfortable commuter car that masks the horrible Houston streets and doesn't suck gas during crawls home in traffic. During the 4 months I've owned this ES300h, I've been very impressed with the overall experience with the hybrid system, comfort, and obvious quality of this vehicle. Without changing much about former driving habits I'm managing about 33-34 mpg in mostly heavy city traffic. And it's actually more fun/engaging to drive that I anticipated, given pro reviews. But again, this is no 3-series, and for me, thankfully so.
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My favorite car to date!
RUA, 05/19/2016
updated 12/02/2019
2015 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I love driving this car. I had a BMW 3 series convertible before my Lexus, which I loved up until I sold it at 168,000. I didn't think I'd love another car like my BMW. But, I do! I love my Lexus hybrid even more. It's so comfortable. It handles beautifully. I commute over 100 miles a day, so comfort, reliability, gas mileage were my primary concerns this go around. I have to say, I enjoy my car so much I look forward to driving it. I don't mind my commute at all. I like the mouse feature for the navigation system. After a month or two I feel very comfortable using it. The car has everything, so I am never bored with music. Between my Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, Pandora, and CD (which I've never had to use, yet) I am always singing in the car I haven't used the enform representative feature that comes free for a year as I feel like I am bugging someone if I ring them for questions. It's just me, I know that's their job. Be careful eating in the car as crumbs can fall into the the little holes in the upholstery that heat and cool your seats, otherwise it's perfect to me. Update : My car was totaled in an accident. The safety of my Lexus was beyond comparison to the other vehicle. The Lexus protected my occupants where they hardly believed they were in an accident! What car did I replace my Lexus Es 300 hybrid with? Another Lexus ES 300 hybrid just newer!! That's how much I love this car. Update: 2019 still love it!
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great choice
Michele, 02/14/2016
2015 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
very quiet, smooth, comfortable. I haven't had any maintenance, repair or dealership support needs- therefor the N/A. Navigation doesn't react well to voice command and isn't up to date. Acceleration is good in economy mode, best in sport mode if you need it34
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You can always get what you want
Brian Magnuson, 01/27/2016
2015 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Had wanted a Lexus over an Avalon but didn't think I could find the right mix of features for the right price. End of the year sales deals allowed significant savings, even over car buying service pricing. Having driven Toyota's for years, the value and quality increase in a Lexus is clearly evident and will likely make me a Lexus buyer in the future. My only regret would be the loss in trunk space to allow for hybrid battery storage but the long term fuel savings of 40 mpg vs 24 mpg (combined) make the regret easy to get over.
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Have enjoyed this car even more than I anticipated
Carl Inman, 01/07/2016
2015 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Have owned a Lexus in the past, but this is my first Hybrid. Would be completely satisfied except my friend has car exactly like mine and he is averaging 43 miles per gallon over 12000 miles and I am averaging 38.9 through 2500 miles. Guess I have to work on my Hybrid driving skills if I am going to catch him.
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Still —No disappointment here! (Update)
J. Abbey, 09/30/2020
updated 10/16/2023
2015 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Have had over 50 cars— six new - considered a used MKZ hybrids (price point) but my son suggested trying the Lexus. Doubted I could afford one, but after driving the ‘15 (certified) I knew the MKZ was history. Now, after nearly two completely trouble free Years of driving I’m still excited every time I get in. It is very quiet, smooth as silk; still spotless inside and out - the stock stereo is wonderful (and I’m picky).... just a fine luxury auto and getting me 36-40 mpg all the time. You have to wonder how a car company can produce vehicles that just don’t break down. (I also have a 2008 RX350 with 200k mikes. Last three years —- a battery!) I strain to think of a complaint— perhaps a little more cushion in the seats for us older folks would be nice— but it’s a minor complaint. All in all I have to say my all time favorite car! I felt I’d be happy but I’m beyond happy! Blessed to have the pleasure of owning and driving it. Lexus builds a bulletin proof car, and Lexus of Austin, TX treats their customers very well — same tech takes care of my car at each service. 24 hour loaners and all kinds of goodies to make the wait a pleasure. If you can get a Lexus, it doesn’t have to be brand new; Certified Used gets you the SAME wonderful treatment! After several more months and the Arctic Blast we endured here in Texas I was able to evaluate my ES300H in very harsh conditions. Flawless— felt very safe and warm in zero temps. All systems worked as advertised. Still no mechanical issues as I near the 90,000 mark. Guess my first ‘repair’ will be a new set of tires this summer! The hybrid battery will expire at 100,000 miles so I may consider an after market warranty down the road to avoid a future big hit. But that’s it. Still looks new and feels like the day I drive it home for the first time. Update: I have had nothing but satisfaction after over three years. At 7 years of age it drives flawlessly. New tires and wiper blades all I have done other than routine maintenance. Current MPG 39 — more important now with gas prices double a year ago! 4/10/24 Now at 98,000 trouble free miles. Still Very little difference in the overall ‘feel’ Of the drive. My MPG average is still 36-38 all the time. I find it hard to believe there seems to be no Issues as I prepare to cross the 100,000 mile mark. I will have a thorough service at 100 k. Paint and interior appointments wearing very well with just a small wear mark on the drivers side seat back. I had a blow out a couple weeks ago - in town under 30Mph I never saw what I hit but my tire pressure dropped to -0- in seconds. Don’t got to look under the floor mat in the trunk for the first time. I was delighted to find a good size ‘temporary’ spare. Also, all The tools were carefully placed in a foam piece that Spanned the width of the trunk With every needed tool firmly secured. So, I’m still More than satisfied with this hybrid. I guess we will go another year or two. A side note: I recently bought a beautiful one owners on 2014 RX350. Unfortunately, it is not ‘Lexus Smooth’ as were the earlier RX’s were (I’ve had two). Great drive (tight extra) but too choppy for my taste. Wont keep it too long. 3 yr update: Turned 100k trouble free miles. No repairs needed (new tires and wipers about it) I didn’t do the 100k maintenance— cost doubled in 6 months thanks to excessive inflation. Just fluid and filter replacements. MPG’s staying strong (36-40 every tank) Factory sound system still great / no rattles / no surprise vibrations etc I have noticed a little paint fade on the ‘spoiler’ on the trunk. No fade on actual car body and it has not been garaged. I’m wondering how long the standard battery will last? It’s in the trunk. I bought the car as Certified used (56k on the clock) do I don’t know if it is original. Verdict—extremely satisfied at 103,000 trouble free miles if satisfaction The 2015 ES300H has been named the most dependable Lexus and midsize car in general. No wonder!
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Buying another hybrid
Don, 06/03/2018
updated 12/06/2021
2015 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Seating tight for a six foot plus driver.
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Sweet Ride
Don Cooley, 09/22/2018
2015 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Luggage area could certainly be larger, and entering g and exiting driver's seat for someone over six feet a challenge at times, I loved this car. Mileage was averaging 36 mph.
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Gas Mileage Smells of Volkswagen Corruption
DW. Gragg, 11/13/2018
updated 05/31/2022
2015 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
11 of 22 people found this review helpful
UPDATE. 5.28.22. Toyota and Lexus are still deceiving people with the gas milage they state and what is actual, IMO. I understand druving conditions differ, but should never be this off in calculations. One day, a subcommittee will undertake my concern and hopefully we will get an answer. UPDATE. 11.28.2020. Edmunds ask me to up date my review. As of today, I believe more than ever, that Lexus and Toyota, specifically Akio Toyoda and Mark Templin, knowingly and wittingly, falsified data to get better gas mileage on my ES300 and from every Lexus owner Ive asked, 100% everyone says the same, no where near gas mileage adverised. Inhave sent results to EPA and expect Toyota lobbiest to squash it. UPDATE: 5-26-19 I've put over 25,000 miles on my 2015 300h now. It has never got the 40/39 on the highway. 35mpg at the most. Also, Lexus HQ in Plano Texas has refused to give me history of the service performed. Lexus certified my vehicle based on work performed at a Toyota dealership in AZ. However, they refuse to provide the service details. Why? The heaving breathing lady on at the corporate office, who says "as far as I'm concerned, she is the CEO to me" says "I would just have to take her word". Yes! She said those exact words. It is my opinion from the run around Lexus is giving me because I only ask for what service was performed at one Toyota dealership, and they refuse to give it, that it appears to be some form of cover up of wrong doing. Lexus, the new smell of Volkswagen! I have put over 5000 miles on my 2015 300H. It has never got close to the 40/39 advertised. At max it gets 33 hwy. Lexus dealership tested it 4 times and the first 43 miles per service manager trip they drove only got 32 mph at 55mph hwy. They filled up tank, drove 43 miles and refilled tank with 1.3 gallons. Computer read out was 43 miles per gallon. Do the math. 43/1.3=33.07. This has a smell of Volkswagen in my opinion. P.s. I have the print outs from Lexus to prove it.
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Why do the rotors need turning after 3000 miles??
Cheryl Maggi, 01/08/2016
2015 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 19 people found this review helpful
Fourth Lexus and second hybrid. At first, it was a dream to drive. Very comfortable and solid on the road, plenty of responsiveness in corners and in braking. As it is mostly driven by a little old lady on Sundays, I assumed it would be as reliable as the last couple. I was wrong. On the first scheduled maintenance visit, we noted the the Ac no longer blew cold and the brakes felt a little mushy. After two days at the dealership, we were informed that rodents had chewed several wires, causing the AC to no longer work, the radio to act funny, and other sundry issues that showed up during a thorough inspection. Also, asphalt had caked the underside of the car, causing the rotors to need to be turned. They suggested that we contact our insurance agency to get all this fixed. I think this is ridiculous, as the previous cars never had a problem with asphalt caking, or AC losing freon, or the radio stations not wanting to change after several minutes of scanning. I am very unhappy with this, and am looking into other cars.
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