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Transmission problems with Lexus ES?

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What is this discussion about? Lexus ES 300, Lexus ES 330, Transmission, Sedan


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Re: Flush the tranny or not?(94 ES300 110K miles) [bjk2001 #494] by amf1932
Jun 24, 2004 (7:47 pm)
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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!!
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Re: Flush the tranny or not?(94 ES300 110K miles) [amf1932 #495] by bjk2001
Jun 24, 2004 (10:37 pm)
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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.
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Would you buy your 2004 ES 330 Again? by seabush
Jun 27, 2004 (8:27 am)
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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?
 
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Would I do it again? by jragosta1
Jun 27, 2004 (9:44 am)
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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.
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Re: would I do it again by toydriver
Jun 27, 2004 (9:55 am)
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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.
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Would I buy It again? by denny
Jun 27, 2004 (4:40 pm)
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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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1992 ES 300 by bgrahe
Jul 01, 2004 (1:07 am)
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I have been driving my father in laws car for a about a month now and I don't think the o/d is working. Can anyone tell me what they show on there tach when the car is running 75mph. I have called dearlers, but they just say bring it in. I want some backgrond info first. Thanks
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Re: 1992 ES 300 [bgrahe #502] by maxhonda99
Jul 01, 2004 (6:40 am)
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Replying to: bgrahe (Jul 01, 2004 1:07 am)

at 75MPH i would think your engine should be turning at about 3500RPM in 4th gear, if your O/D isn't working, you should be seeing your engine turn at speeds in excess of 4000RPM75MPH.
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by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jul 01, 2004 (9:29 am)
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You can just count the shifts from a standing start.

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