If you put the key in the driver side door and turn it backwards to unlock but HOLD the key in the unlock position - it will roll down both front windows and the sunroof. If you hold it in the forward position it will lock all the doors and close the front windows and sun roof.
I got lucky and bought a silver used one for only $1100 on craigslist as my first car. It also only has 150k miles on it. Its been about 6 months in, and the car drives so smooth and quietly. Im so happy I made the decision to get this car.
My 98 es300 went to 400k, had to change the transmission once. Eventually junked it but I just bought a used one with 250k miles for $2800. Its 2000 model platinum edition in a pearl white color. Owner recently had rebuilt the transmission and fixed the leaky power steering issue they commonly have. Hoping I can drive to 500k. One of the best cars ever made by Toyota! Legendary and built to last!
I have my white Lexus ES300 2000 and it runs great. Car has 140 k on it and runs butter smooth. But yes, when turning the corners it definitely feels like a boat. Just got the transmission fluid replaced and really have no complaints. Great vehicle
Got mine for 3K. It had a check engine light on it for the catalytic converter, I then replaced the charcoal canister and sensor with it and the light was gone. Car ran fantastic.
Wow this is such a clean Es. The cars of this era that had this engine really need that 5th gear. You can kinda feel it when driving on the highway. Doesn’t feel terrible but if you’ve driven anything else, you know it needs that extra gear
Have the same year with the same exact color, i just bought it 2 weeks ago with only 150k on it! Definitely going to put another 100k or more on it! Love this car!
@@omoyemoja-colafiuymi5505 I found someone selling theirs with 117000 miles. I'm not thinking twice that car is mine. It will be my second es 300, it's such an excellent car
Just bought my 01’ ES300 with 222k Miles . It feels solid and reliable cuz it was well taken care of . Dark gray with gray leather , no rips. I’m going to tint the windows front and back and change all dome and courtesy lights with LED so it seems more modern and bright ! I have less anxiety driving it unlike my BMW X5 which has been draining my pockets
2000 was also the first year HID Xenon headlights was an option on the ES300. Unusual in that they had it in a reflector housing, not projector. I have this on my 2000 es300 platinum edition, and they are brighter than my 07 gs450h headlights.
At 22:55 you mention the acceleration is linear - I have had a 1998 ES300 for 12 years and a 2000 ES300 for 4 years (16 years cumulative with the ES300) and if you get on an empty highway and go about 25-30mph and then put the pedal down enough that the car accelerates but DOES NOT SHIFT gears ... you'll see it accelerates linearly till about 3000 rpm and then at 3000 you'll feel a boost that will put you back in your seat a bit - there's a definite boost at the 3000 rpm point. If you pay attention to your acceleration (acceleration done somewhat gently but firmly) you will definitely start to see that there IS a boost at 3000 and above. It is there ... you will start to notice it after you drive it enough.
Nice review! I'm curious…where is your country of birth? What is your native language? You have some interesting speech patterns. I'm a language teacher. TIA.
Had a 2002 XV20 before, a Camry GXE with a 2.2L engine Twas a good car, cools AC, good suspension, easy to maintain Also had quad multi reflect glass headlights (Hella) Thanks for sharing Cheers from the Ph 🇵🇭
My Camry had the same steering wheel and I miss it. My new one feels slightly smaller, but thicker and the three spokes means you can’t place a hand at bottom center (I know you technically aren’t supposed to anyways).
My grandmother has a 2001 Lexus ES300 which has two tone paint grey the bottom but the rest of the car is black. A few chips in the paint here and there but looks nice enough people constantly offer her money to buy the car. I'm 5-11 and I find I can't really get the best seating position when I drive it. Also I think the climate controls I said a little bit too low in the dash for a push button layout like that. Other than those complaints the very quiet nice riding car.
I really miss that car. Rides so good. Still have a gs300 2002 has electronic throttle, so annoying and not as responsive and smooth as the mechanical wire. **Owned 2010 ES, 2014 ES, 2019 Camry, 2007, 2012 Highlander, 2005 ls430, 2002 gs300, Avalon 2004, 2009 Avalon... This ES car is my favorite, mine was 99, but preferred the 2004 Avalon that had door frame around the mirror, but otherwise same car and ES handles better and rides so smooth at 95mph, better than all the aforementioned cars except maybe LS, but it's so sluggish feeling. Plus all their new cars have terrible uncomfortable seats. After about 2007 depending on model.
My mom has this car and she had hers for 3 years but now in 2019 she uh...kinda got hers a bit rigged from the front like it has scratches and papa kinda did that because we didnt had any other cars cuz he had to go too work and all my siblings went to work except for me my bro and my mama so now my father has an pickup truck.
I got one just like it same year but nicer mine got tint windows all way around with only 138,000 miles super clean and sharp very smooth and strong 💪🏻 I will let it go for $5000
Sounds loud compared to my camry. But actually it's 99% the same. My camry is from the same age and it has more extras in it. But I'm jealous to that sunglass holder. Mine does not work like that :D
I like the body of this ES much more than the refresh the following year 2002. But the interior of this model feels less luxury, and there's no rear AirCon/heat.
Thanks for sharing this. I actually own one - same year, model, but different color of course. Anyway, the previous owner’s lack of care, w the exception of on-time oil change, caused me an additional &1200 (parts/labor) for a new catalytic converter. It ran smooth prior to getting part but even better now. There’s some cosmetic issues & some other minor fixing to be made but overall, per my mechanic which I agree, this car can last another 5-10 years if taken care of properly. I don’t drive it much anyway, only 20-50 miles a week. So ya definitely this car is a keeper. I do have question maybe y’all can help me. My reverse light seemed to be not working. Replaced bulbs etc, but cant figure out what else to do to fix it - any advise y’all?
Check to see if you replaced it with the correct bulb, it needs to have the same part number/correct voltage. If it’s a correct bulb, then check your wiring by using a multimeter.
Could be the tail light wire harness. Sometimes the plugs get corroded. If only one side is bad, definitely the wire harness. Costs 30 bucks, easy fix.
That is a good price for a used Lexus. We have a 2001 ES 300 with 89,000 miles, we bought ours as a Pre-Certified in 2004 with 24, 000 miles and have not had a problem with it, the only things we've had to replace are the tires, oil, and filters, the usual maintenance. I would, however, disagree with his comment about the speed of the ES 300. It has more than enough power in accelerating and passing, I was pleasantly surprised the first time we took it out on the highway for a test drive which pretty much sold me on this car. Good choice on your part you will be well pleased.
P.S. No rust anywhere, the body still retains its showroom luster, the engine compartment has a seal on the inside of the hood keeping it (engine) spot clean and we have the original shocks, struts, and exhaust system. We however never left our car outside, always parked in the garage when not in use.
Nice Lexus bruv, I got the same thing but black. Mines alittle banged up cause of the previous doesn't know how to drive but still great car. Low miles too.
Do you still have this car? Is so, how many miles are not on it? There is a 2001 in my Neighborhood for sale with 34,000 miles. It is the same color as yours. I am thinking about purchasing it.
Hi there, Love the video! Super clean man. Do you have links to any of the stuff you bought? Headlights, Front grill Or anything else you can recommend?
I'm looking at a 2000 Lexus es300 (same engine) all the fluids are clean, but this car will be bought at an auction for really cheap, however it has 255k miles, is it worth it? the rest of the car is in great shape except low coolant and gas cap replacement. (It will sell around 400$) can't start the car because the auction doesn't have a key, so it's a risk. but for so cheap...
No, the car is long gone. It was totaled back in 2019. As for maintenance, I did the standard Preventative Maintenance. The big service are, Timing belt and water pump replacement, that’s done per 100k or 10 years. Which ever comes first.
what year did the ES300 emblem transfer onto the trunk? I have a '92 with the emblem on the taillight just like this car, but I've seen some later models than mine (97's etc.) with emblem on trunk. Is this just a custom change that ES owners do themselves or did Lexus move the emblem up after a certain year?
Ok, so the 92 model is completely different from the 97 to 01. They did move the emblem, the emblem was moved in 00 to 01 models. Mine is the face lift model of the xv20 es300
There’s a lot to check. Especially if the car is neglected. You might want to have someone mechanically inclined to come with you, during inspection before buying.
Not crazy about the steering wheel? I actually don't mind the bigger airbag compartment. The overall look of the wheel is fine for my taste. If you want to see ug ug ugly, I can't stand the mid to late 2000's parts bin looking hideous chevy steering wheels, they were even putting them on the Camaros ack....
Nice review! I'm curious…where is your country of birth? What is your native language? You have some interesting speech patterns. I'm a language teacher. TIA.
Omer Siddiqui Yes, still have it. It currently has 124k No major problems, I had the 02 sensor replaced early this year and last year one of my oil control valve failed, replaced it and no issues ever since. I really keep up with my maintenance, 5k oil change intervals and actually I had the timing belt and waterpump replaced last November aswell.
For 4th of July my neighbors round up a bunch of these cars from junkyards and let them idle for 20 minutes and they go boom and they say who needs fireworks.
If you put the key in the driver side door and turn it backwards to unlock but HOLD the key in the unlock position - it will roll down both front windows and the sunroof. If you hold it in the forward position it will lock all the doors and close the front windows and sun roof.
I need to try that. I got a 97 es300 every single thing works it even has an old cellphone back in the day that was super duper expensive
I had a 2006 odyssey that rolls all the windows down. It didn't have a sunroof though.
2000'es300 with 231K miles, original engine and trans. Still running great. 300K here we go. Best car ever!!!!
Is it still running strong ? Cause mine has 262xxx miles. Originally also
hows it running?
@@saltlife910 262K and the engine crapped out! But great journey nonetheless!
@@luxxxp6747 So he said he has 262k ☝🏼 and yours died at 262k ? Lol damn 😅
@@lexuses3942 yeah it was 262,346 😆
I just bought a 99 and I am very pleased. For a 20 year old vehicle it is amazing in quality and performance. Definitely smooth as butter.
How much You pay for your Car ? , Im about buy one, year 97 with 96k miles for 5k. I guess is spensive ?
@@josuehernandez1206I just bought a 99 with 60k for $10,500. Garage kept mint condition
I got lucky and bought a silver used one for only $1100 on craigslist as my first car. It also only has 150k miles on it. Its been about 6 months in, and the car drives so smooth and quietly. Im so happy I made the decision to get this car.
I sold u my car !!
My 98 es300 went to 400k, had to change the transmission once. Eventually junked it but I just bought a used one with 250k miles for $2800. Its 2000 model platinum edition in a pearl white color. Owner recently had rebuilt the transmission and fixed the leaky power steering issue they commonly have. Hoping I can drive to 500k. One of the best cars ever made by Toyota! Legendary and built to last!
I have my white Lexus ES300 2000 and it runs great. Car has 140 k on it and runs butter smooth. But yes, when turning the corners it definitely feels like a boat. Just got the transmission fluid replaced and really have no complaints. Great vehicle
Got mine for 3K. It had a check engine light on it for the catalytic converter, I then replaced the charcoal canister and sensor with it and the light was gone. Car ran fantastic.
Still running strong ?
You’re a good story teller.. very soothing to listen
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Wow this is such a clean Es. The cars of this era that had this engine really need that 5th gear. You can kinda feel it when driving on the highway. Doesn’t feel terrible but if you’ve driven anything else, you know it needs that extra gear
Have the same year with the same exact color, i just bought it 2 weeks ago with only 150k on it! Definitely going to put another 100k or more on it! Love this car!
Man I love this car,I have the platinum edition 2000 Lexus es300 🥰it’s my dream car,,this car won’t let you down lol
How many miles on it? Any mechanical history?
Down
Same but it got total aug 2019
Sadly
Koolio C she has 156,000 miles on it all I needed was new struts in the back,,and regular oil changes,,she’s a beauty
@@omoyemoja-colafiuymi5505 I found someone selling theirs with 117000 miles. I'm not thinking twice that car is mine. It will be my second es 300, it's such an excellent car
For its age that Lexus is in very good condition.
Good video.
Master Yoda
Thank you.
Motoring 90 how miles per gallon are you getting
Great Vid, I just picked up a 2000 with 105,000 miles 1 owner .
I’m super happy and excited !!!
Congrats on the car.
Post bruh lol
How much did you get it for??
My ES300 is at 300,130 miles
Has the maintaince been very expensive like engine or transmission or just regular also have you taken it on any road trips recently?
Just bought my 01’ ES300 with 222k Miles . It feels solid and reliable cuz it was well taken care of . Dark gray with gray leather , no rips. I’m going to tint the windows front and back and change all dome and courtesy lights with LED so it seems more modern and bright ! I have less anxiety driving it unlike my BMW X5 which has been draining my pockets
Congrats man
Have you taken it on any road trips recently?
That was my first car
Love it but it rip Aug 2019 from a rear end accident . Purchasing a new one in 2020 goals come true!
2000 was also the first year HID Xenon headlights was an option on the ES300. Unusual in that they had it in a reflector housing, not projector. I have this on my 2000 es300 platinum edition, and they are brighter than my 07 gs450h headlights.
"Buttery Smooth" Love it!!
That thing is clean AF
At 22:55 you mention the acceleration is linear - I have had a 1998 ES300 for 12 years and a 2000 ES300 for 4 years (16 years cumulative with the ES300) and if you get on an empty highway and go about 25-30mph and then put the pedal down enough that the car accelerates but DOES NOT SHIFT gears ... you'll see it accelerates linearly till about 3000 rpm and then at 3000 you'll feel a boost that will put you back in your seat a bit - there's a definite boost at the 3000 rpm point. If you pay attention to your acceleration (acceleration done somewhat gently but firmly) you will definitely start to see that there IS a boost at 3000 and above. It is there ... you will start to notice it after you drive it enough.
Thank you for the review. I am in the process of purchasing one. The 2000
Very detailed and well done.
You're Welcome. I'm Glad my Video helped you.
Nice review! I'm curious…where is your country of birth? What is your native language? You have some interesting speech patterns. I'm a language teacher.
TIA.
You can adjust that triangle piece that the window rolls up into next to the window and it will resolve the wind noise issue
How? I have a 97’ ES300 with a lot of wind noise
متابع من المملكة العربية السعودية 🙋🏼♂️
Had a 2002 XV20 before, a Camry GXE with a 2.2L engine
Twas a good car, cools AC, good suspension, easy to maintain
Also had quad multi reflect glass headlights (Hella)
Thanks for sharing
Cheers from the Ph 🇵🇭
It's nice man. I got exact same Lexus mines black tho.
We should def meet up and make black and white version of this video. I'm in Concord ✌🏼
About to buy one of these, platinum edition, black exterior and black interior with 116k miles. Looking forward to doing my commute in this now.
If you like a bit of 90's throwback. Then, yes it shall make your commute a little more interesting.
Good video. I was all set to look at a 1999 es300 and it was sold the day it was listed.
Immediately shouted “I DO DECLARE “ as soon as the video music hit ✍️🤙
Very helpful I plan on getting a 2000 Lexus es300 really soon
Good looking cars to this day. I have its sibling, the Avalon.
Yooo the Avalon is is really nice ride too. Siblings indeed.
The direct sibling to this were the Camry and JDM only Windom. The ES moved to the Avalon platform in 2007.
Very good video! You provided lots of good information and features this car had that I would have never known. Thanks for the thorough review!
Mines a 98, 156k on it. (Baby) I paid 750 lol what a steal. Yours is clean too man, very classy 👌
Thats crazy such a steal!! What state??
@@vic_sosa2327 Pennsylvania
@@lexuses3942have you taken it on any road trips recently and what kind of maintenance have you had?
My Camry had the same steering wheel and I miss it. My new one feels slightly smaller, but thicker and the three spokes means you can’t place a hand at bottom center (I know you technically aren’t supposed to anyways).
My grandmother has a 2001 Lexus ES300 which has two tone paint grey the bottom but the rest of the car is black. A few chips in the paint here and there but looks nice enough people constantly offer her money to buy the car. I'm 5-11 and I find I can't really get the best seating position when I drive it. Also I think the climate controls I said a little bit too low in the dash for a push button layout like that. Other than those complaints the very quiet nice riding car.
I drove a very similar 2001 to 185k miles - I know that it is still running fine.
I really miss that car. Rides so good. Still have a gs300 2002 has electronic throttle, so annoying and not as responsive and smooth as the mechanical wire. **Owned 2010 ES, 2014 ES, 2019 Camry, 2007, 2012 Highlander, 2005 ls430, 2002 gs300, Avalon 2004, 2009 Avalon... This ES car is my favorite, mine was 99, but preferred the 2004 Avalon that had door frame around the mirror, but otherwise same car and ES handles better and rides so smooth at 95mph, better than all the aforementioned cars except maybe LS, but it's so sluggish feeling. Plus all their new cars have terrible uncomfortable seats. After about 2007 depending on model.
MusicConnoisseurian. I miss it aswell from time to time.
Beautiful bro 👍🏼 I had the same one “””now I have a 2001 gray no heated seats but wooden Steering wheel
I am so jealous! I currently have an Audi A4 B8 & it is slowly bleeding by bank account white.
My mom has this car and she had hers for 3 years but now in 2019 she uh...kinda got hers a bit rigged from the front like it has scratches and papa kinda did that because we didnt had any other cars cuz he had to go too work and all my siblings went to work except for me my bro and my mama so now my father has an pickup truck.
This is how Doug D
Should do his test drives.
Thank you
Nice ride! Very clean.
I got one just like it same year but nicer mine got tint windows all way around with only 138,000 miles super clean and sharp very smooth and strong 💪🏻 I will let it go for $5000
What state?
@@vic_sosa2327 it’s sold
Great car that all i want is a lexus i don't want another car.
Sounds loud compared to my camry. But actually it's 99% the same. My camry is from the same age and it has more extras in it. But I'm jealous to that sunglass holder. Mine does not work like that :D
I SMELL A HATER!
legendary car
Very clean ES 👌🏽
Thank you
Nice es.. You need to tint it
Thanks, But I'm not really a big tint guy. Plus the tint laws in CA. are bit annoying, I'll keep it the way it is.
Motoring 90 how much did you pay or would pay for same one with 180k or 97 with 180k
I like the body of this ES much more than the refresh the following year 2002. But the interior of this model feels less luxury, and there's no rear AirCon/heat.
Thanks for sharing this. I actually own one - same year, model, but different color of course. Anyway, the previous owner’s lack of care, w the exception of on-time oil change, caused me an additional &1200 (parts/labor) for a new catalytic converter. It ran smooth prior to getting part but even better now. There’s some cosmetic issues & some other minor fixing to be made but overall, per my mechanic which I agree, this car can last another 5-10 years if taken care of properly. I don’t drive it much anyway, only 20-50 miles a week. So ya definitely this car is a keeper.
I do have question maybe y’all can help me. My reverse light seemed to be not working. Replaced bulbs etc, but cant figure out what else to do to fix it - any advise y’all?
Check to see if you replaced it with the correct bulb, it needs to have the same part number/correct voltage. If it’s a correct bulb, then check your wiring by using a multimeter.
Could be the tail light wire harness. Sometimes the plugs get corroded. If only one side is bad, definitely the wire harness. Costs 30 bucks, easy fix.
Which catalytic converter did you need to replace ? And did you get the p0420 code
How much you pay for it! I'm buying one tomorrow for 2500$. Has 103k miles
That is a good price for a used Lexus. We have a 2001 ES 300 with 89,000 miles, we bought ours as a Pre-Certified in 2004 with 24, 000 miles and have not had a problem with it, the only things we've had to replace are the tires, oil, and filters, the usual maintenance. I would, however, disagree with his comment about the speed of the ES 300. It has more than enough power in accelerating and passing, I was pleasantly surprised the first time we took it out on the highway for a test drive which pretty much sold me on this car. Good choice on your part you will be well pleased.
P.S. No rust anywhere, the body still retains its showroom luster, the engine compartment has a seal on the inside of the hood keeping it (engine) spot clean and we have the original shocks, struts, and exhaust system. We however never left our car outside, always parked in the garage when not in use.
Nice Lexus bruv, I got the same thing but black. Mines alittle banged up cause of the previous doesn't know how to drive but still great car. Low miles too.
ArmorXIII whats low mileage ??? For lexus 99 or 2000 also lookimg at 1990 with 180k for 2800 need help with purchasing and knowing its good deal
Beautiful
My 99es300 is struggling at only 120k miles , I have a shit ton of problems with the catalytic converters
Did we resolve it ?
@@davidgonzalez3252 sadly not
Do you still have this car? Is so, how many miles are not on it? There is a 2001 in my Neighborhood for sale with 34,000 miles. It is the same color as yours. I am thinking about purchasing it.
Buy it, as long as the oil change service wasn’t neglected. It’s a great car.
Just get a 2000 Lexus es300. I am in San Francisco. Any idea where to change time belt and maintenance?
Give Lexus of Pleasanton a call, ask for a job quote on a timing belt water pump service.
Yooo how many miles and how much did you get it for??
Hi there,
Love the video!
Super clean man.
Do you have links to any of the stuff you bought?
Headlights,
Front grill
Or anything else you can recommend?
I love my 2000 ES 300 with only 134,000 miles. !!!
Good job! Thank you.
I got a 97 same thing nothing diffrent
I'm looking at a 2000 Lexus es300 (same engine) all the fluids are clean, but this car will be bought at an auction for really cheap, however it has 255k miles, is it worth it? the rest of the car is in great shape except low coolant and gas cap replacement. (It will sell around 400$) can't start the car because the auction doesn't have a key, so it's a risk. but for so cheap...
Has anyone taken it on any road trips recently and what kind of maintenance have you had?
No, the car is long gone. It was totaled back in 2019.
As for maintenance, I did the standard Preventative Maintenance. The big service are, Timing belt and water pump replacement, that’s done per 100k or 10 years. Which ever comes first.
Lexus
good vid
Is one of these for 4,000 with 122,759 over priced
No, that's actually not bad. Assuming that the car is in good condition.
How is the lexus now?
what year did the ES300 emblem transfer onto the trunk? I have a '92 with the emblem on the taillight just like this car, but I've seen some later models than mine (97's etc.) with emblem on trunk. Is this just a custom change that ES owners do themselves or did Lexus move the emblem up after a certain year?
Ok, so the 92 model is completely different from the 97 to 01. They did move the emblem, the emblem was moved in 00 to 01 models. Mine is the face lift model of the xv20 es300
What do you think of an '02 with 160k miles? And what to be aware of when inspecting it. Thank you.
There’s a lot to check. Especially if the car is neglected. You might want to have someone mechanically inclined to come with you, during inspection before buying.
thinking of buying a 1997 model.
are there any issues with that year?
Clean!
🏆🏆
Do you still own it? If so How many miles does it currently have
No, the ES got totaled back in 2019.
It had around 130k when it met it’s demise
How much did you pay for it?
Make a new video
Not crazy about the steering wheel?
I actually don't mind the bigger airbag
compartment. The overall look of the wheel
is fine for my taste. If you want to see
ug ug ugly, I can't stand the mid to
late 2000's parts bin looking hideous
chevy steering wheels, they were even
putting them on the Camaros ack....
Nice review! I'm curious…where is your country of birth? What is your native language? You have some interesting speech patterns. I'm a language teacher.
TIA.
No 60/40 split rear seat.
Only a ski hatch.
you are from the USA?
I wasn’t born in North America. I moved here for good when I was 18
@@motoring9056 i hear you speak English so slowly.nice to meet you.im from China.planning buy the ES300
So you consider this "coo-pay" esque car a beater huh?
Huh?
@@motoring9056 you said the windows made it seem like a "coo-pay" and then you said it's a good car for a beater...
How many miles do you average per gallon?
Omer Siddiqui
I average about 21 mpg on the highways and around 18 mpg combined. That’s slightly spirited driving.
@@motoring9056 So you still have the car? any problems? how many miles does it have now?
Omer Siddiqui
Yes, still have it. It currently has 124k
No major problems, I had the 02 sensor replaced early this year and last year one of my oil control valve failed, replaced it and no issues ever since.
I really keep up with my maintenance, 5k oil change intervals and actually I had the timing belt and waterpump replaced last November aswell.
@@motoring9056 do you use conventional or synthetic?
Squanch Wanch
I used Synthetic blend on this car.
With 5000 miles intervals
Just to correct you this body style has been made since 1992
No, that's the XV10 body style. It looks similar but totally different Vehicle.
1997 was the first year for this generation
i love this car.
it's so boring and understated, takes skills to look this bad.
Dislike 👨
One of the worst most problematic cars ever made! The car was a rag when it came out and it's a rag now. It's a turd on wheels.
Daniel Soto ok
@@motoring9056 the car is a living, breathing turd.
Engine go boom
@Sunday Drive here is a link to customer complaints who own this car and the problems are overwhelming. repairpal.com/2000-lexus-es300/problems
For 4th of July my neighbors round up a bunch of these cars from junkyards and let them idle for 20 minutes and they go boom and they say who needs fireworks.