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#444 of 1381 Sluggish Transmission--Update by denny May 22, 2004 (8:33 pm)
In a recent post(#430), I described the sluggish transmission/acceleration problem with my new 2004 ES330 that so many on this board have detailed. I had the car in for the 1000 mile service yesterday and asked them to check out this problem. They said they checked the transmission by computer and that it was operating as designed. When I asked if the shift points could be extended, they said that no changes could be programmed into the transmission control computer. The service writer did admit that many customers have complained about this problem and suggested I call Lexus to log in my complaint. I guess I will do that, but don't expect any solution will result. So, the purpose of this post is to warn any of you folks out there who may be considering the ES330 to beware. I don't know if this problem applies to every car or whether some are worse than others. Be sure you take an extended test drive, not just around the block, to determine if you can live with the way this car performs. While I'm at it, what cretin designed a climate control system that runs the A/C and recirc automatically and requires you to shut them off, and provides no way to get fresh outside air through the vents.
#445 of 1381 denny re: sluggish transmission - update by toydriver May 23, 2004 (10:17 am)
Did your service writer tell you about the software "upgrade" that can be installed?? Another option (according to my service guy ) is to "re-set" the transmission computer to allow it to "re-learn" your driving habits. (He thought this was a good first step because the "upgrade" installation prevents going back to the orignial computer software, once it's installed.) Check back on older posts on this site.
#446 of 1381 None of those things work. by vcheng May 23, 2004 (1:39 pm)
The lousy drivetrain remains a lousy drivetrain in an otherwise nice car. Buyers beware.
#447 of 1381 toydriver re: Sluggish Transmission Update by denny May 23, 2004 (7:50 pm)
I saw a notation on the dealers copy of the service order that said "beyond trans update calibration", so I assume this means that my car has the latest software update available, especially since it's only 1 1/2 months old. The service guy did say that the only thing they could do is erase the computer's memory of our driving style, but he didn't think that would help in my case since I've been trying to "train" the car rather aggresively. I fear that vcheng may be right.
#448 of 1381 denny re: "training" the transmission by toydriver May 24, 2004 (9:31 am)
I recently had the re-set done, and I think that it has helped some. I intentionally drove aggressively during this second "break-in" period, as they suggested. I bought the car new, out of state, and drove it 500 mi home with little change in the highway speed. I may be getting use to it's jerky habits as it now has close to 10K miles. Anyway, just suggestions that might help.
#449 of 1381 toydriver by denny May 24, 2004 (3:21 pm)
Thanks. I think I will take the car back and have them erase the memory and break it in a second time. It couldn't hurt. Are there any Lexus service techs out there who can shed any light on these transmission woes?
#450 of 1381 OK, I'm convinced there's a serious issue by cliffordransom May 26, 2004 (6:17 pm)
I test drove an ES330 and loved the car except for some rough shifting. I read this forum and went back for another test drive with a more focused attention. I could make the transmission misbehave pretty easily.   After all of you folks experiences I changed my mind and bought a used (19,000) Mazda Millenia that drives just as well and and has a silky smooth engine and transmission for $15,000. I'm happy and saved $17,000. Thanks folks, the Internet rocks!
#451 of 1381 Tranny Problems by motownusa May 27, 2004 (12:57 pm)
I just read the Edmund's review of the ES330; don't see any mention of the transmission problem. Aren't these professional drivers who are reviewing the cars? They must have put the car through it's paces. In fact, they called it the best affordable luxury car.   http://www.edmunds.com/new/2004/lexus/es330/100322064/review.html- ?tid=edmunds.h..reviews.reviews.1.*
#452 of 1381 Consider this...... by georgeb7 May 27, 2004 (1:41 pm)
It may not be in the best interest of Edmunds.com to single-handedly report that the Lexus 330 has a bad transmission. Just food for thought.
#453 of 1381 Conflict of interest?? by toydriver May 27, 2004 (6:37 pm)
Obviously, Lexus as well as all other manufacturers pay Edmunds for advertising.   Does Edmund's pass on website chatter to reviewers?? Probably not. You'd think that if you were in the business of reviewing cars, that you'd know and factor in what is being said by the customer base (those of us on this website).   Good question for our host. Why don't Edmund's reviewers comment on the transmission issues with the ES ??? Replies to this message: drbee (Jun 10, 2004 8:36 pm)

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