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#492 of 1381 Transmission by jragosta1 Jun 22, 2004 (4:34 pm)
I would go ahead and have a complete tranny service done. 110 K is a lot when you don't know what the service history is.
#493 of 1381 Flush the tranny or not?(94 ES300 110K miles) by questioner Jun 22, 2004 (7:29 pm)
jragosta1,   Yes, 110K is a lot. That's exactly the reason why the service consultant suggested me not to flush but to do a tranny service. He said it's company policy not to flush tranny on cars with more than 100K miles because it may cause tranny problems since the new fluid may not protect the seal as well as the old fluid does. Replies to this message: bjk2001 (Jun 22, 2004 10:58 pm) amf1932 (Jun 24, 2004 7:47 pm) bjk2001 (Jun 24, 2004 10:37 pm)
#494 of 1381 Re: Flush the tranny or not?(94 ES300 110K miles) [questioner #493] by bjk2001 Jun 22, 2004 (10:58 pm)
Replying to: questioner (Jun 22, 2004 7:29 pm) That's something new to me not to flush tranny fluid just do a tranny service for car over 100k miles. Typical if you do a tranny service you got about only 1/3 of the fluid out the other 2/3 stays. New tranny fluid should be better than the old one, doesn't make sense that new fluid won't be good for old seal. Anyway, if the fluid color looked and smelled good maybe you don't have to flush it. My 97 Avalon has 122K miles on it. I never flushed it only changed fluid very 30k, doesn't have engine oil gelling problem. Car still runs as the same as it was new. Replies to this message: amf1932 (Jun 24, 2004 7:47 pm) bjk2001 (Jun 24, 2004 10:37 pm)
#495 of 1381 Re: Flush the tranny or not?(94 ES300 110K miles) [bjk2001 #494] by amf1932 Jun 24, 2004 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: bjk2001 (Jun 22, 2004 10:58 pm) I think we're getting away from the main discussion that concerned '02 to '04 ES transmission shifting problems!! Replies to this message: bjk2001 (Jun 24, 2004 10:37 pm)
#496 of 1381 Re: Flush the tranny or not?(94 ES300 110K miles) [amf1932 #495] by bjk2001 Jun 24, 2004 (10:37 pm)
Replying to: amf1932 (Jun 24, 2004 7:47 pm) LMAO! Does this thread say '02-04 transmission shifting problem only? BTW 04 is ES330 not ES300.
#498 of 1381 Would you buy your 2004 ES 330 Again? by seabush Jun 27, 2004 (8:27 am)
I'm contemplating purchasing a 2004 ES 330. However, the comments regarding transmission issues leaves questioning my decision. If you had it to do over again, would you purchase your ES 330?   Crystal
#499 of 1381 Would I do it again? by jragosta1 Jun 27, 2004 (9:44 am)
I'm honestly not sure.   When I bought my ES330, I drove a number of cars. Frankly, there wasn't even any contest. My wife had just bought a Volvo at the local Infinit/Volvo dealer and they were offering me a great deal to buy my second car there. But I bought the ES330 without hesitation.   At the time, the dealer acknowledged that there were transmission problems with the ES300. He said that they had been fixed with the ES330. Since both the engine and transmission were reported to be brand new, I figured it was a good bed.   Had I known that the problem wasn't fixed, I just might be driving an Infiniti G35 today. Probably 50:50 chance.
#500 of 1381 Re: would I do it again by toydriver Jun 27, 2004 (9:55 am)
Good question. On the 5 days a week that the transmission basically behaves itself - I'd say yes. On the 2 days that it clunks into gear or hesitates during an anticipated shift, I'd say no and I start thinking about what I want to trade it in for - Volvo S60/S80, BMW 330 xi, wait for the new GS model. Maybe a Crossfire roadster.
#501 of 1381 Would I buy It again? by denny Jun 27, 2004 (4:40 pm)
My 2004 ES330 transmission is getting worse as time goes on. In an earlier post I complained about how sluggish the transmission was. Now, with 1,400 miles, it also jerks, balks, surges, hesitates, and shudders. Most of these occur when slowing down for a stop or turning a corner, but not exclusively. Some occur at highway speeds also when you decellerate momentarily. The dealer checked the transmission control computer and says the car is operating as designed. I called Lexus HQ and all they did was call the dealer and tell me the car is operating as designed. Given Lexus' indifference and refusal to acknowledge they have a major problem with their transmission, my answer is a resounding NO. This is my first and last Lexus.

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