Used 2005 Lexus ES 330 Consumer Reviews
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I'm impressed !
Dave Robb, 05/07/2005
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I'm in my middle 50's and this is absolutely the nicest car I have ever owned. The performance is lack luster but that is not why I bought this car. The ride feels like I'm riding in my living room easy chair. I've only had the car for a month but have 4500 miles on it. I've just returned from a five day, 3000 mile round trip and this car performed flawlessly. I'm almost ready for my 5K service and the ONLY problem I've experienced is some intermitant XM Radio reception. I do not have the hesitation complaint seen frequently on this site. My last new purchase had been a 2000 model GM product and my 5K punch list had 18 items.
The best car I have ever owned
Lexus es 330, 05/07/2005
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I have to rely on my car everything, and this is my 5th year owning a Lexus, I am amazed that this car has never left me stranded on the road. I work the midnight shift, and it is important for me to have a car I can depend on. The Lexus performance is excellent. I am so happy with my car that I tell everyone to buy a Lexus, even if it is pre-owned. I only take it for an oil change and keep on rolling. Keep up the good work Lexus.
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Quiet as a Lexus
GLB, 05/10/2005
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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This is my first experience with a foreign automobile and I am thrilled that I finally made the change. This car is a great value for the money. The only "quirk" that bothers me is the strange shift pattern when slowing down to take a corner - seems like the transmission lags behind and doesn't shift soon enough.
Wish we had two 330s
Jerry, 05/22/2005
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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We had planned to buy the Avalon, and had been researching it long before it ever reached the dealership. The same day we drove the Avalon we also drove the ES 330, and our minds were made up. The Avalon is an excellent car with a better engine, but when fit, finish, materials quality, etc. are taken into account, the decision for us was easy -- the Lexus won, hands down. In addition to the car itself, you inherit a vastly different sales and service experience. We were worried about the reported transmission issues, but we learned from the Edmunds discussion boards that using a variable driving style during the learning phase was the key to good performance. It worked for us.
My 3rd Lexus
Ben in FL, 11/03/2009
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I've owned a '95 SC400, '01 GS300 and just recently picked up a 2005 ES with 42k miles. I did notice a small hiccup in the transmission when accelerating slowly from 35 to 40mph, but when you accelerate faster you don't notice it. I'm not sure if it's even worth going to the dealer to fix... other than that SMALL thing I really like the car and am looking forward to my next 4 hour drive. This is the smoothest car I've ever driven, and for the price (19K) I feel like I've gotten a very nice car without a very high price. When I drive this thing I feel successful!!