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Bad Transmissions
Gottalemon, 08/23/2004
2004 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car's computer has problems controlling the transmission. Car hesitates badly at low speed/gear. Lexus knows but won't acknowledge because they can't fix it. I've sent 3 letters to HQ and they tell me the car is operating as designed (without even talking to the mechanics or my dealershi, Hmmm!!). City gas mileage is BAD also, about 15-17. Read all the complaints about the trans on this site, then buy something else!
Lexus cars rock
Lorena, 02/28/2017
2004 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for 10 years. NEVER had an issue with anything. Would HIGHLY recommend purchasing a Lexus. They are reliable and provide comfort and a very smooth ride.
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Annoyances
fussy, 11/06/2007
2004 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
There are a few annoying features about this vehicle. Little things like the driver's side floor mat will not stay in place - the hook and grommet system just doesn't work. No. 2 is the turn signal that won't cancel, particularly when coming off a ramp in a sweeping curve, after going straight ahead the right signal doesn't cancel. Lexus service says they work fine! Last, and probably most important, the glare off the dash when driving into the sun makes it very difficult, if not impossible, to see anyone or thing at the roadside - polarized sunglasses help a bit. Other than theses issues, it's a great car.
he who hesitates is lost
paulinpennsylvania, 05/18/2004
2004 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
Car rides nicely. Big problem with hesitation when you get off the gas then on again or come to a stop and try to go immediately thereafter ( 1 to 1 and 1/2 second delay). If you get off the gas under hard acceleration and back on the gas the transmission gets confused. pulls to left slightly. With regards to hesitation, Lexus says the car is "functioning as designed". They have no plans to fix it at all. If you leave your key in ignition and headlights are on, the lights won't shut off automatically if you accidently do not shut your door tightly.(I already gat 1 dead battery for this reason. I'm going back to Audi. (They care about their customers).
Best Value Around
SpkInCT, 05/17/2005
2004 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Lexus is a joy to drive. The seats and driving position are extremely comfortable on long drives. Fuel economy avg of 23 mpg in mixed driving. Haven't experienced any of the complaints expressed by some on this website. Transmission works well. No pulling. Great Michelin tires (the no cost all season option). You get the most car for the money.