2003 Lexus ES300 review from North America
"For the price, the car is great"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tires completely wore out at 14,000 miles and needed replacing.
General comments?
This car is great for both city and highway driving, with a very smooth ride. Brakes are very responsive and handle well on slick roads.
The seats could be made a little more comfortable, which you especially notice after driving great distances.
Buyers should pay close attention to the tires that come with the new car. The dealers use a tire on the new cars that are very soft, so the car drives very smooth at the beginning. However, the tires start wearing out about 5-10,000 miles and you start to hear loud roaring sounds as you are driving. In my case, the dealer was only willing to pay for two new tires, even though all tires were bad. After having all four tires replaced with top quality tires, I found out from several other Lexus owners that they experienced the same problem.
Recommended Reviews:
  | The car should be recalled |
| 2002 - ES300 Navigation package 3.0 VVTI Passionate Pursuit of Perfection: Accomplished |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2005 |