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2001 Lexus ES 300 consumer reviews

$31,505 starting MSRP
side view of 2001 ES 300 Lexus
(20 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.7
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My 2001 Lexus es300 sat from 2021.

My 2001 Lexus es300 sat from 2021. It's a horribly unreliable car, but only because after it got tossed around the owners have not been responsible for it and ruined it. 189k miles rebuilt motor, axles, alternators, cooling system, over 5k in parts and labor. It was tough, and now the transmission is clearly giving out. I can't say the car is trash because its one of many that were junked, I just wish it was taken care of. That's how much maintenance and history matters people!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Does recommend this car
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Dream car!

I bought this car 20 years ago, and I have never once regretted it. I have driven it almost every day, and managed to rack up 446,000 miles. I kid you not! This car is a keeper!

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

I purchased my 2001 Lexus es300 from a friend about 2 years ago for a big sum of $1000. It needed tires which I found at walmart for $40 each new. This is my first Lexus and definitely won't be the last. The Lexus has been very reliable even with 355,000 miles on the odometer. I took it to street night at the drag races and won the shoot out in it. It's not a speed demon with the amount of miles it has but it does ride smooth and I've had it going 115 mph. Everything works in the car, power everything and leather. The leather does show signs of age with a few tears here and there on the front seats but the rear seat is still perfect. The chrome on one of the wheels is coming off but with the miles I'm not complaining. Tune up parts are reasonable and I use 5w-30 full sythetic oil in it. It uses less than a quart of oil between changes but I spare no gas pedal with this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car. We have 3 people in the family wi

This is my answer to my 57 Chev that I used to own. It goes in the snow beautifully! It's just a fun car to own.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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very reliable, always gets the job done

good in all weather, stylish, comfortable, affordable, and overall, a great car for its price. wouldn't trade it for the world. I was driving down the road in my mom's 2014 Ram, and saw one of these baby's pulling 115 while the driver was huffing on a cigar, sunroof down, and the windows too. he had 2 kids in the back, and they looked like they were having the time of their lives. I thought to myself, that could be me and the boys! I was driving home, and saw a silver, 2001 Lexus ES300 for sale, by my friend's grandpa. I took him up on the offer, and now, I and the boys drive fast, eat fast food, and do fat burnouts in Walmart parking lots, across California. would recommend

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 Off-roading
  • Does recommend this car
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Very Reliable

Excellent car, Reliable, comfortable, great sound, very happy with car. I bought another Lexus so I’m selling this if no one buy it I’m going to keep it as a second 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
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car

I find its a great riding car but I have to sit closer to the front to reach the pedals and have trouble seeing out the mirrors. Do not like the cup holders, very inconvenient.car is 18 years old and still driving it. Awesome A!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I have owned

I love it! Fits all my needs! This car is reliable, good on gas, lots of leg room, interior is in great condition! The best car I have owned!

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

The car met my needs, lots of extras. Great for traveling and great for extra luggage. Accommodations were super for 5 adults with lots of head room, back-seat air -conditioning and heating vent. Beverage and food accommodations for front and back-seat. Great head room space for the 6-feet and over people. cruise control was awesome.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Buy a Lexus!

My 2001 Lexus has given me 17 years of excellent performance and driving pleasure! I paid $35k then and would pay double now to buy one again!

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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