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Solid vehicle for under $20K
Dirty McNasty, 01/27/2009
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my first Lexus and most certainly not my last. It's funny how people don't understand how nice a Lexus is until they actually own one. They do so many little things to their vehicles that other's don't. When you finally own a car that's made in Japan, you'll understand. Yes, there is a known transmission jerk that you learn to avoid, trust me I own one. Plus, the dealer has a flash for the ECU to almost fix it.
Good commuting vehicle
Brad, 09/09/2017
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
On the highway this is a great riding car and has been very dependable. My only complaint is that the transmission is very jerky. It always hesitates when you accelerate. I read the same complaint from others before I purchased it used in 2015 and find it to be annoying.
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bad transmission
X-Redhead, 05/28/2005
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Poorly shifting transission. It can not find next gear easily. Almost like the transmission is slipping and then takes hold and my head snaps back. Service manager says "you will get used to it". Huh?? For $37,000!! Tires, according to info that came with the car "may not last 20,000 miles". Bridgestone Turanza. Instruments hard to read in the daytime. Next time I will buy the Acura. Can't wait for the 2006 model Acura. This is the third Lexus I have owned and the first time I have been disappointed with my purchase. Also own a 2003 Mercury GM LS and at this point like it better.
For What It Is, It Is Perfect
Synthetic, 01/28/2009
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just bought with 44,500 miles. It replaces our LS 400 which we drove for 15 years until it was sideswiped. This is a beautifully balanced car in all regards: comfortable, reliable, economical, and loaded with lux features. Unlike some other raters, this transmission is very smooth.. no issues at all (and I was looking for them). We are delighted, and look forward to another 15 year run in this Lexus. The ES is not as cushy as our LS, but it is close, and about 25% more economical on fuel.
Refined middleweight cruiser
Don Geeze, 07/08/2005
2005 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Drove every competitor and many others. Passed on the new Avalon because the doors covering the dash didn't close or open properly in any but 1 of the 6 I sat in. This is my 62nd car and by far the overall best. Extras like rain sensing wipers, auto leveling headlights, ventilated seats and voice activated navigation are surpisingly good to have. Smoother and quieter than many large cruisers, but more nimble and gets decent MPG. Interior is ergonomically almost perfect (and did I mention quiet?). Exterior is unique although easily confused with a Camry. Doors close with a solid thunk, unlike the Jaguars I looked at.