Used 2005 Lexus ES 330 Consumer Reviews
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nixima, 05/26/2009
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I test drove the Passat, A4, TL, and G35. They are all nice cars but the ES330 drives more smoothly, is more luxurious, does not require premium unleaded, and is more roomy inside. The transmission isn't as bad as some of the other reviewers have stated. Once in awhile it will have problems finding the right gear but 99% of the time it's fine. Other problem areas are the steering knuckle joint makes noise during the winter (there is a TSB for this). The headlights were aimed way too low but are easily adjusted with a screwdriver. The stock Michelin tires are not very good in the snow. Overall the goods outweigh the bads for the ES330.
Solid Car
M Simon, 11/28/2009
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Smooth ride. Excellent highway performance. Good gas mileage. Roomy interior. Nice interior design. Large trunk. Solid vehicle. Reasonable maintenance costs.
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Love it more each day
LIONLADY, 07/24/2009
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
At first I didn't like the performance, but after driving it for three years, it seems to know my heavy foot and quick response I need. Now, it suits me to a T and my husband (a BMW) owner loves taking the Lexus on long distances.
Should have bought one sooner
phroadrick, 04/23/2010
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this car for my wife when it was traded in at the dealership where I work (Buick GMC dealer, I don't sell Lexus). Have only owned it for a couple of days but boy am I impressed with this car. Fit and finish is amazing, no squeaks or rattles on a 5 yr old used car. Smooth, quiet, good performance and our 3 yr old says it beautiful. Only downside I see is never getting to drive it!
ES - Executive Shmoney 330
Furious Stylez, 04/02/2017
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
Had this vehicle for going on 2 years and it backs up for what it stands for: Lexus ES – Executive Sedan. I'm in my 30s and this serves as a professional yet chilled statement car for comfort and safety freaks. Young smart professionals can still flex with the Joneses without “doing too much” like the sporty pretentiousness of a BMW or Mercedes-Benz. The Lexus attitude prides itself on giving you loyalty and luxury in an affordably smart way. V6 is better on gas: Premo octane isn’t required on this model—Mid-grade will help you save on that shmoney! It's a commuter’s bestie and comfortable for long rides. I had to level-up and get the voice navigation with Mark Levinson sound. NO--I can't stand that it didn't come with Bluetooth interface--but no biggie (went to Walmart and bought an FM Transmitter for like 40 bucks--#HOWBOUTDAT). Whisper quiet: can barely hear the engine running and the cabin acoustics is great for when I have to clear my head from a trying day’s work at the office. Be disloyal and hit up another brand outside Lexus? I have SERIOUS doubts about that.
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