Should you buy the Latest Lexus ES? Hidden features? Common Problems?
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician reviews the latest generation Lexus ES. Is it better than the one before it? Does it justify the price difference over a Toyota Avalon?
So Should you buy the Latest Lexus ES? In this video I will do a full review of the latest generation Lexus ES.
The Lexus ES is one of the original Lexus models since inception and in my opinion one of the most important models Lexus makes.
The Lexus ES initially started life sharing the Toyota Camry Platform but at some point it actually switched over to the Toyota Avalon Platform and most people don't realize this.
In this review we'll start off with a powertrain review. All engine options including the Lexus ES300h hybrid variant.
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Then I'll share with you some things I like and some things I don't like about it. Also I'll share somethings you didn't know about this Lexus ES.
I'll also include some common issues with this generation Lexus.
And lastly I'll give you some recommendations if you're considering buying one.
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0:00 Intro
0:41 Overview : ES link to Toyota
1:25 Powertrain Overview
5:56 Things I like about it
9:59 Things I Don't like about it
13:47 Things you might not know about it ( Hidden Features )
16:01 Common Problems
19:29 Lexus ES Buying Advice - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Boring and functional will always win over cool and broken.
Not to mention 30% less in cost and maintenance than European competitors.
I don't find it boring compared to SUVs and other sedans. Not like I was looking for a race car, then I'd get myself a corvette or something.
*I do wish they'd bring more cushioning back. Who needs vents under them? Upper vents on the back are great. At least make the bottom all cushion; heck, the Camry is more comfy bc of this
@@MusicConnoisseurian You must not live in the south.
@ dansaunders6761
Yes, the further South you go the dumber people get
He is obviously not Southern.
Lol I have experience with this
Reliability, dependability over performance and style.
I absolutely love what Emma Watson said in her quote. In the second sentence quote she said “You have a family to feed, not a community to impress” . ❤️
Just bought 23 es350 new best auto I have ever owned, my son has 08 es350 with 660k still going strong just normal maintenance
I bought one today, ES300H in Black with Alpaca interior.
Very happy.
I just bought a 2019 ES 350, with 13k. It's basically brand new. I LOVE IT! The ONLY reason I bought a Lexus is their reputation for ride, comfort, quietness and reliability. You are 1000% correct on the F Sport. Absolutely no reason for it. I plan on keeping it for years and years. AMD, your are the best! Your explanations are simple and to the point. Keep up the great work!
I’m looking to grab that exact model in 5-7 years
F Sport looks a lot better.
@@RRR-jd2oy clean asf
I plan on buying the 300h in a few months. Also, I don't mind if it has a few miles either because of their reliability.
@@Dondonden1234 just bought a 2018 es300h and I absolutely Love it.
Your assessment of Toyota's & Lexus are spot on, no punches pull (Pro's & Con's)! You could promote them and a lot of people would believe you. I love any mechanic who tells the truth, some will tell you, "your car needs worked on", just to get paid! Thank you for your honest!! 🚗
As a Lexus owner I would like to say thank you I really enjoyed the content in this video
"There is no need to innovate on things that work." Well said and so true, that's why I'm a big fan of the channel 👍🏽
Agreed - love that there is a real shifter!
Drove about half a dozen cars in the $45-$65k range this week. 2022 ES350 felt, subjectively, like the highest quality vehicle in this segment. The naturally aspirated V6 is just smooth as butter. Steering feel is good, ride is comfortable, but the chassis is good and does not ever feel clumsy.
Ding ding ding, 100% agree.
Every luxury ride starts with a minimum 6 cylinder.
@@golfmaniac007Some of the German cars start with a turbo 4.
I am so glad that I ran across your channel. I am currently looking at a used ES hybrid and you have reassured me that I am making a good decision. Thank you so much for your videos, I’ll be watching several more in the future.
I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your channel. It's clear you enjoy what you're doing. I have learned a tremendous amount from the information you've shared. Keep up the great work may God Bless You as well.
You just confirmed everything I've always known about Lexus ES... Only with a lot of flair, excellent content, thank you!
We absolutely agree. Some things should remain simple, reliable, and easy to work on. Some of the creature comfort advancements are nice. But we'll always lean toward a vehicle that is overall simple in design with an emphasis on reliability. We're really enjoying the Lexus content, AMD!
❤❤
Gm should take notes
I recently had a new ES Hybrid loaner for 2 days and was impressed by how quiet, smooth, and adequately powerful it was. Also I think it had the optional 19” wheels which it gave good handling for a FWD car.
Very good channel. It gives your a deeper insight on Toyota and Lexus .
Thanks for the great info! I'm getting 2022 the model next month.
I’ve been driving a 2019 ES350 for three years now,
And wow i just knew about that when you hold the mode button it pauses the audio, thanks 🙏🏻
GREAT EPISODE! THANK YOU , LOVE FROM AUSTRALIA!
Just bought a 2020 ES300H with 17,000 miles. I have owned Mercedes-Benz, AUDI, and several domestics as well. I have had 3 Toyotas as well. I have always been impressed with the Hybrid. I love this car, so smooth and quiet. My only grip is either give us wireless CarPlay or put the USB for CarPlay under the armrest.
Several years ago, I was about to administer a Gulfstream G550 check ride to the Chief Pilot & Director of Aviation (DOA) for BMW. Since these men were in Management, they didn't fly that much. I could tell they were nervous. So I began asking questions about the BMW manufacturing. "How many plants do y'all have?" The DOA counted on his fingers and said, "Ve have 13 plants around de Vorld." "Which one has the best quality control?" Without hesitation he announced: "LEXUS!!!" I said, "But we're talking about BMW." He answered, "I know, Ve make good motors & transmissions, but ve can't match them for fit and finish." I thought that was an excellent endorsement for LEXUS. And, yes, they passed their check ride.
I love the ES350 I just ordered a 2022 with the ultra luxury package and I agree with you about the back end of the car.
Just bought 2023 Lexus ES350. It a great car,on the sport mode,it drives just like a sports car.
Outstanding breakdown!
I can back up these words. we have a 2013 ES V6 3.5L and its a monster no engine rebuild needed. my uncle ran it from that year until now with somewhere near 750K KM as a family car and still running hot. sure the inside started to die a little but honestly this car is basically you get for what you pay pure perfection
I love this! No stupid marketting, only things we as customers and owners need to know. I really like the "Things you didn't know" section. I just got a 2019 RX 350. Can you do the RX family next?!
Thank you for watching! The RX is on the list and coming as soon as I get a car to use for the video
Great video Ahmed! Honest and bottom line info which I appreciate. Looks like you got yourself a nice haircut too! Keep up the good job sir!!
Thank you for reviewing the Lexus. I have a 2014 Avalon Hybrid and love it. So far, 140,000 miles and it is still perfect! Get 44 mpg all day every day around town. When I read that the Avalon had reduced the gas tank size to give more trunk space, I was not happy. Now I can easily get 600 miles between fill-ups on trips. I didn't want a smaller gas tank! Now, its a moot point since Toyota will be discontinuing the Avalon. So... I guess I'll move up to the Lexus Hybrid when my car needs replacing. Thank you again for your great videos.
ES interior is nicer, you won't regret it!
Check out new video of Toyota Crown that's replacing The Avalon..it's standard hybrid in 3 levels and it's sporty..but if it's close in price to a Lexus..then maybe look at a Lexus..
This is an excellent video. I've decided this is my next car to buy later this summer! Thank you very much for sharing your insights.
Thanks for the info, simple and efficient I finished my lease on 2021 Lexus es 250 awd and Im still thinking too buy it
Lots of good info. Starting to look at this car and this was very informative. Thank you!
Thanks for (as always) the awesome info sir!! Blessings to you and yours!
LOVE YOUR CHANNEL
LOVE MY 2011 AVALON LIMITED
Excellent video with real world perspective of analysis
Amen brother .. if it ain't broken don't fix. I wish I could afford a Lexus
Thanks for the information about the cars...you explained so clearly....
Thank you for the info. My "20" RAV4 has the 8 speed transmission and no problems! Up shifting.....very well, downshifting is done when it's needed. One thing I found is a little......not so great. Step into the throttle, the trans will downshift quickly, smoothly and your off! Let up on the throttle quickly and it takes more than a few seconds for the transmission to upshift back to a comfortable speed for the engine.
It's as if it down shifted one or more speeds, then it's reluctant or slow to decide to shift back up one or more speeds whether or not your applying the throttle again. This is in the "normal" mode, haven't tried the trans in "sport" or "econ" modes.
Other than that, yes it has an 8 speed trans, and it uses all of them!
I actually disagree about the back end. I think it gives it a “coupe like” look to it.
Great education. Thanks for giving such complete information.
I had the chance to drive an old ES300 and for the first time felt what a good built and smooth ride is... that’s my next car! A grey ES350 with the V6 and red leather seats.
By far the best car I have ever owned- drove my '14, for 9 years (purchased in '13), and finally received my '22, last month- I didn't think it was possible for them to improve upon my previous, ES350, however, lexus managed to make the car even better. I will never purchase another car brand again- i've been too spoiled by driving a completely worry free vehicle. I couldn't agree with you more- this is a car I buy brand new and hold onto for years.
I think what astonished me the most by lexus, was that after driving the car for 9 years, and having well over 100k miles, how well the body, interior materials held up. Aside from some minor creases in the driver seat leather, it essentially looked as good as the day I drove it off the dealership lot. German cars are amazingly fun to drive- however, they just don't hold up like a lexus overtime.
Great video! I really appreciate the information you provide.
Loved the video, especially the thorough explanation of the difference in engines. Looking to get one of these very soon, just sold my ‘17 VOLT which was getting up in mileage. Want something more comfortable and reliability is the key for me. Btw, I happened to like the rear design of this ES 350. Lol
Regarding the 8 Speed Automatic Transmission. I have a 2021 Avalon Limited(bought in July) w/the V6. What I do when driving around on errands, etc, is to switch to 'Manual', instead of "D" and go thru the gears that way. Put it in 3rd gear(let 1st and 2nd do their thing) and then shift up to 4th or 5th when needed since it's all local city roads with low speed limits. This method keeps you 'engaged' with the driving experience. Of course, if I get lazy, I just leave it in "D".
This was an amazing review! I am considering purchasing the 2023 Hybrid model next year. Thank you for the video, I just subscribed!
Thanks for all the tips!
Recently I bought a new ES 350 F Sport almost exactly like the one in this video. It's been about a month, and I love it. I agree the F-Sport seats aren't quite as comfortable as those in the other ES models, but they're fine once you figure out how to adjust them to your liking. The ride is so smooth and quiet, and the V6 has some oomph!
As a brand new owner of a 2022 ES 300H, you nailed it all. Glad I'm on the third gen as I've had no issues. I wasn't a fan of this car on day one, but it's grown on me and the refinement is so top notch, it actually makes me want to drive it more often. I just wish it had AWD. A fully loaded, with comparable accessories as the ES Camry XSE Hybrid is almost 40 grand. Most fully loaded used Avalons are between 30/39k. With the base ES starting out at 42k and the base ESh at 44k, it boggles my mind why someone just wouldn't get it over the Camry and Avalon.
Base price for new ES300h in Germany is €54k (~$57k).. :(
I JUST BOUGHT A 2019 LEXUS ES 300H WITH 126000 MILES ON IT. IT WAS LITTLE OVER $21,000. CHEAPEST ONE IN THE COUNTRY. I LOVE IT AND DON'T REGRET BUYING IT. IM STILL SURPRISED I WAS ABLE TO GET IT CASH PRICED. AMD YOU ARE AWESOME. MY VERY FIRST LUXURY VEHICLE AND I LOVE IT.
The ES is a great car so refined on the highway. Got the 300H version on order as a new vehicle for delivery in 2022. Ironically with the dealer discount the price was slightly less than a 2 year old used version. Great video and very informative.
How much did you pay for it if you dont mind?
@@TheHouseofSniffers Based in the UK, list price for the Premium Edition is just over £37k. Paid £31.5k with dealer discount. Used examples from 2019 currently being sold as manufacturer approved cars for around £33k. Very strange that a new car is cheaper than used!
I have a new ES300h on order as well.
I have a 2022 RX 350 and love my mouse pad and the touch screen. I’ve mastered the mouse pad and I enjoy it.
Lexus targets a "mature" demographic so comfort and non confusing controls are important, not driving excitement. Lexus is known for high quality interiors. The 2 tone interior is what sold my wife (and myself by extension). We started with the "birch" interior and built a car around it.
sounds nice
I bought a 22 es300 luxury and then had a 2019 luxury loaner one day. I was surprised at how much better the 22 is! Definitely buy a 22!
Going to look at a 21 350 today. Great review
Excellent presentation!
Great video! Very useful info for me. Subscribed.
Inshaalah....great presentation sadiq
I just bought a used 2021 ES350. It has only 6300 miles on it. An older couple had it and decided they didn’t need two cars anymore because they hardly used the ES. I love this car. I have owned a number of Toyotas in the past. A Camry was my last one. I wanted this car for exactly the reasons you gave. I hope to have it for years to come. Reliability is the most important reason to buy an ES. The leather is pretty nice too.
I feel like this video was made just for me. I have a 2022 Avalon and was thinking about trading it in for this Lexus just for the badge. Thank you!
Just finished watching.
It is another excellent production!!!
Reminds me of a book with title, "My utmost for HIS highest".👏🙏🏽
Just purchased a 2024 ES350, love it …no anxiety 😂
I didn't do alot of research before buying the ultra luxury model aside from testing driving it and a lot of other sedans. Glad I made a decent pick.
I had a 2007 450 LX and while I loved it I’m enjoying my 2023 Lexus 350ES I just bought even more.Lexus just makes a great car.
Dude, you are the best. Thanx.
Great video, another cool feature many people are unaware of, is that you can have the dealership program the car to be able to roll down all of the car windows by holding the unlock button on the key fob.
I agree about the controls I have a 2016 ram and I hate scrolling through for climate for certain funtions
A fan of the Lexus lineup. Owned the 400h and more recently the es300h. The latter was my all time favorite car. I was particularly interested to hear you speak of the battery issue; not holding a charge. I had the same issue and asked the dealership to test to see if there was a drain from the electronics. They said no and that I needed a new 12 volt battery. over $500! which was quite a shock. Other than that, the car was very reliable.
Just tried the "hidden" remote start function on my '19 ES350 and I it didn't work. Anyway, great video and I LOVE this car. Thanks for all you do. God bless.
Love your videos please keep making them especially for the Lexus line. I presently own a newer accord, I love the car but it is very low to the ground, one question does the ES model sit up higher, I really don’t need an suv.
Thank you for making more Lexus videos! I love all the content you make on Toyota/ Lexus.
Do you think you could make a video in the future on the 2021 Lexus NX 300 turbo? Thank you so much!
Hi! Thank you for watching! Many have requested the NX likely it will be next when I can get one to film with
@@TheCarCareNut Sweet! Can’t wait! I look forward to watching it. It’s truly an amazing Lexus compact SUV! Thanks man.
i have this exact same car model and i love it. I have no major issues that i can think of except i wish there was more space in the center area. theres no where to put your phone besides a cupholder and those are usually full so i have to hold my phone on my lap
The fact that I now love this car, when years ago I did not, I consider a sign of my maturity. Also, I wish they offered a limited slip differential for the six cylinder
I agree, as do COUNTLESS others, the a front LSD would make an incredible difference in overall performance with the 3.5 liter (specifically). Well said!
Another great review!
Please do a video on the new LS and a detail explanation of the complex multistage hybrid transmission
Update: I did purchase a 2023 Lexus ES 350, and I love it! It's so smooth, I took your advise and did a break in oil change at around 1,000 miles and also did another one at 5,000. I will continue to get oil change at every 5K. I upgraded the air filter to a K&N, and have ceramic coated the entire car, also because of what you said about the "F" Sport Trim, I didn't get that one, and I have spoken to a guy that did buy the "F" Sport Trim and seats are uncomfortable is confirmed! The 2023 model took out the mouse pad, now it's touch screen. Because of your video's I chose the best car out there and am taking care of my new car like I have OCD.
I have a 2007 ES350 with 184,000 miles. Love it, will run it to 300,000 if possible.
Hope someone will buy the new ones, it won’t be me 😎
I came out of a 2020 Camry xse over 2months ago into a 2020 Lexus ES350. I can tell you the transmission is absolutely smooth, there is a bit of difference between both when it comes to shifts.My wife’s Highlander doesn’t quite shift as smoothly as my Lexus with the same engine, transmission combo. I really hope that Toyota/Lexus will never kill off the 3.5 power plant it would be a big mistake.
The recently released the IS 500, with the V8 and they said this is the last car with V8. Unfortunately everything is changing towards "electrification" and the 3.5 V6 will go away at some point. Not Toyota's fault, is just the world we live in now. But I do expect/hope this will still be available for 5 years at least, and then a 2025 Lexus will still be great in 2040 if properly maintained :) .
Highlander is about 700lbs heavier empty
That is significant ,about 20% more weight to move around
Highlander is a truck effectively
It has the mass of a pickup truck
Es 350 is a sedan
So when the transmission is in a high gear in a slow and go situation
It would be more likely to fall into a hole so to speak
Causing it to find the right gear
Highlander is generally very smooth except for those occasions
Which can be mostly eliminated with driving technique
But hey what do I know lol
@Michael Epley I have the same decision to make. The Camry XSE with v6 and no moonroof out the door is almost 42K. The ES350 is about 47K out the door. Which feels more solid?
3.5 V6 is already planned to be discontinued.
@@khyoon14 I hate that Lexus is going away from 3.5 V-6. It's one of the best engines Toyota has ever produced. I have a 2017 ES with one and plan to keep it a long time...
I have a 2010 Lexus GS350 AWD. I bought it from the Lexus dealer in 2012 CPO at 12K miles. It was a lease car. Now, it is slightly over 100K miles. It runs great but It burns oil at 1 to 1.5 Quarts per 2000 miles (The low oil light turn on before oil change at 5000 miles since 2 years ago. It did not happened before.). I always change “Synthetic” 10W30 oil every 5000 miles. I don’t drive much so I may not change oil for more than 6 months until it reaches 5000 miles
I live in Portland, OR and drive only few miles in the weekdays before and after work. I don’t warm up the car before I drive since it is not very cold here even in the winter.
I tried Liqui Moly, Bg109, Techron Fuel cleaner many times, it seemed to improve right after I used it. But it will go back to the same issues after awhile. Is it any low cost solution I can do to solve the problem?
Many Thanks
I used to owned a 2013 ES350. Very comfy on highway while it only requires 87 gas. Definitely a very economy luxury vehicle.
New ones use 87 octane.
Your knowledge is second to none, AMD. Thank you for sharing. You still won’t get me to part with my Rav 4 hybrid! 😀😀😀😀
WOW! 175,00 subscribers..
Great job
Thank you!
I love my 2019 ES300h luxury!
Reliability and quality excites me
Excellent video and presentation on the Lexus ES, I had my 2007 RX 400h in for a timing belt service and I was given a ES hybrid with 103 miles on it and I was very impressed with the ride quality and the fit and finish of the interior materials and I was able to easily figure out and use the controls coming from a 14 year older Lexus model, but most importantly I drove over a 110 miles in Kansas City on $ 4.50 or a gallon and a half of gasoline which is way better than the 5 gallon of gasoline that my RX400H would have used for the same trip, Peace and Blessing to all
Your RX has more leather on the doors though. Lexus now cheap out on doing leather fabric on the doors.
@@FilmScape4K I don't think the ES ever used leather on the doors. I think it was always vinyl. Now, early ES's always had leather on the seats, and now only the Luxury and Ultra Luxury trim levels do. That is an actual downgrade.
I really like the fsport interior on all the models; the red and black leather version is so nice. I do a lot of PDIs and RX and ES fsports are my favorites. I agree that the touchpad is absolutely horrible though.
I’m an owner of ‘22 es300h it IS the best hybird I have ever owned
It is so good i want another one. Yes it’s that good! Not annoying like Prius
I bought one today gray brand new . Great car
I test drove a couple models and actually preferred the bucket seats of the sport model. My back felt more supported.
Great video
Again, thanks for the Video.
Always enjoy these videos. So informative and education. Well presented. It is dam hard to find other or similar CZcams channels, like the - Car Care Nut- that matches the information, knowledge and presentation, etc. on this channel. Have not found any , yet.
Question.....Do these Lexus problems or issues apply to the Lexus RX350 v6, also? Or do they have their own issues and problems? If so, what are they?
Hi! The current generation RX has a few common things similar to the ES like the radio and DCM issues
drj Westfield Wisconsin what is new on the RX450h? Love your videos a lot of info. Keep up the good work!
I own 2019 E350, one of my best decisions I made :D
-Thank you. I was not aware of the remote start from the key FOB, I thought that this was only available through the app. My wife is relieved since I always sent her out as my remote start.
- The wiper service mode changed in 2016, prior to then you had to pull up on the arms to put them in service mode. This nearly proved disastrous to me when we switched from a 2010 to a 2016.
- The 2016 may have been the worst handling ES we've owned ('91, '94, '02, '10, '16, '19, '22). It was a mushmobile on the highway and this was corrected in our 2019 ES FSport. Our '19, and now '22, are a joy to drive in Sport mode on the highway.
- The only reasons we switched from the '19 to the '22 were the touch screen and AA/Carplay. We were told the '19 would get an update to AA in the '19 and it never did.
- I agree the touchpad was wonky and never a great idea.
-I never liked the FSport designation. I have owned a 2010 IS-F and a 2020 RC-F, and I think the FSport designation confuses the differences between these models, the IS-F and RC-F being elegant Beasts and nothing like the FSports!
OMG, thank you so much at 4:23. I just bought a 2019 ES 350 w/30k miles and was worried about the shifting and thought my transmission was slipping. It only happens when slowing down, under 20 mph, & coming to a stop. I've tried turning off the traction control and cycling through different drive modes and was going to do a transmission service at the Lexus dealership. My passengers can't really feel it, however, it's a minor annoyance to me. I feel so much better now knowing that this is common with these models.
Great videos, so happy to have found your channel. What is your opinion of the Lexus NX hybrids?
Hi! The NX hybrid is the best model to buy in the NX. They are good
Great video... thank you 👍🏻 As in your Toyota maintenance videos...is it worth changing the engine oil and filter on the ES every 6 months too? We only get the 2.5 hybrid here in the UK.
I really like this car. Would like to see review on the hybrid version
Hi, great bunch of informations (as always), I recently switched from 2010 RX 350 to 2021 RX 450h, I will love to hear your opinion, pros and cons about 450h. Thank you. Greetings from NJ.
I have a 2021 Camry the transmission was terrible in the begining the more I drive it the better its getting I'm now @ 8500 miles and it shifts like a dream it needs to set itself
You are the best guy!!
i bought es 300h because you said its best❤
ha ,I love the fact you pointed to a simple gear shift, some of the things we've seen certainly do look spaceship like. I wonder though, how is the steering feel on the road?