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#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.
#502 of 1381 1992 ES 300 by bgrahe Jul 01, 2004 (1:07 am)
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 Replies to this message: maxhonda99 (Jul 01, 2004 6:40 am)
#503 of 1381 Re: 1992 ES 300 [bgrahe #502] by maxhonda99 Jul 01, 2004 (6:40 am)
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.
#504 of 1381 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 01, 2004 (9:29 am)
You can just count the shifts from a standing start.
#505 of 1381 Hesitation by igiban Jul 02, 2004 (11:40 am)
After over 10K miles and almost a year on the bag, and more than a couple of throttle flooring, I sensed a 0.5 second hesitation this morning for the first time when I had to floor. The sequence was from the stop/light, gas just a little, and then off gas/slide for a few seconds, and then full-press the pedal. I sensed a very brief hesitation b4 it took off like it should. Now I have to say I almost never have to drive like that. It was an unusual situation where I had to make a short left and an immediate right to get on freeway. I did not stay on the outside lane as a safe driver would do because there're two huge trucks in front of me. Three's only one small car on the inside lane. But it turned out that the small car was slow when making the left and the truck was aggressive. I then had to merge in front of the truck. The 0.5 second delay did not really make a difference as if it would I'd not have tried to pass anyway, but it is indeed an expectation gap. If this is the only time a hesitation would happen (as it seems to mine so far), I'd have little problem as I'd rarely do this kind of aggressive maneuver, and I guess I'll refrain from that more. The otherwise merits of this car far outweigh this issue I have to say. But there's a hesitation behavior on ES that is true.

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