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2000 Lexus ES 300 consumer reviews

$31,505 starting MSRP
side view of 2000 ES 300 Lexus
(40 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.6
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GO BUY NOW!

I bought a Lexus a year ago with 130k on it. It now has almost 200k on it and it is still going strong. The comfort in this car is amazing. Gas mileage is good too, although you have to fill it with premium gas. This can cost about 40 dollars to fill. This car is the best car I have ever owned. This car will go over 300k with no problem. I will be buy a Lexus any day.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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very good car

I purchased an ES 300 about 4 months ago, and it has done very well. The comfort cannot be matched. Even in the cold Chicago winter, the car has thus far started right up no problems (knock on wood of course). The negatives, while few, are worth noting. The floaty handling gives a responsive driver a lot of questions, and really implores the driver to trust the car, especially in the snow. The snow handling, however, is as good as any other non four wheel drive car. The other negative is the cup holders. They are a joke, and seemed like an afterthought. While of course not even close to the most important thing in a car, they are just a nuisance. I have started using the rear cup holders instead, as they are easily accessible to the driver. They are a pain, but a minor pain compared to the quality of the car. Overall, I would make this purchase again and again. The car has 105000 miles on it, and seems like it could easily go another 100000. The heat is at full blast quickly and the heated seats are cooking in almost no time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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SAFETY FIRST!

I owned a 2000 Lexus for 2 years now. It was the best used car. Ran great, never gave me problems, just recently had a front end T bone collision with an SUV - it saved both my passenger and my life. THe front end was totalled but the passenger frame stayed in pretty good place. Had soft tissue injuries and we are alive! Now thats what i call safety! :O)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car i have ever owned

If you are looking for a great, comfortable, long lasting car, this one is for you. I have owned many different cars, but i actually didnt drive a car until i drove this one. I love it and it loves me, i have never had any big problems, just the regular wear and tear, oil changes, etc. I highly recommed this car to anyone who is looking for an affordable car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Worth every payment

This is just a complete value. The ES300 is very comfortable, especially for its size. It feels very elegant and very quiet; I use to forget the engine was on. The engine has plenty of power and runs incredibly smoothly. And I got great mileage for a V6 because of its variable valve timing. Have had to repair some wear and tear items but nothing that wasn't expected for an older car. I highly recommend this car for families or for someone looking for an economical daily commuter with perks.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable ride ever

I had bought this car with 22K on it five years later I know have 75k on it . The car is one of the nicest cars I have ever owned. It has a smooth quiet ride .You can open and close the windows and sunroof with a turn of the key in the door .Great sounding CD/radio, the HID lights are great on those rainy nights . The climate controls work well along with the heated seats . This is one of the most trouble free cars I have ever owned . So if you are looking for a extremely nice affordable car , Go For It. ( Highly Recommended)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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es 300 worth it?

lexus offers 2 upscale versions of the es<theres coach edition,and platinum editon> both are gorgeous cars with upgraded leather from coach.the platinum has upgraded full grained leather.both have supremely rich wood steering wheels and fully decked out wood interior.the stainless steel satin nickel wheels give elegance to this conservative elegant classic body style.i love the clear lenses at the rear.its not sporty like a bmw, but matches them in luxury.made on the camry platform so it almost guaranteed to have bulletproof reliability,but sleeker and luxed out.still can be found in the classier areas because its still a preferred brand in the upscale community even if your a benz/bmw fan. all body panels are not shared by camry.but the chasis is.overall its a classy car with a smoothe ride, but not sporty.i purchased the black es300 platinum edition(also recived a platinum credit card with it),and a black 2000 bmw 528i,and both still look great on the road and in front of my home. we will upgrade to a 2008es and a 2008 5series in a few months,but we will keep the 2000 es as a third car, only because my 528i is very expensive to maintain.test drive one for yourself,but imo the coach or platinum series are the only cars id buy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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very reliable car

very reliable car with smooth engine. Floaty handling only negative. Handling can't compare with BMW E39 5series sport. Reliability VERY good.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Smooth, comfortable ride

Very luxurious feeling car for the money, offers adequate performance for a luxury car and a great ride. Interior materials and design is superb, and exterior styling, though conservative, is not bad. Provides many useful features standard like climate controls and power seats. Just what you'd expect out of toyota/lexus as far as reliability and design.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I wouldn't buy it if i were you!

this car is ugly and for it's time very expensive. If you are thinking of buying a car look somewhere else not here well not at this car anyways.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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