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#35 of 41 Re: ? [bmlexus] by caaz Jul 30, 2008 (7:14 pm)
Replying to: bmlexus (Jul 30, 2008 7:08 am) i'd love a new Es, to answer your question... but to take 40,000 dollars, drive it like that guy did, and sell it for 9800, is just too much hit to take. Thats $10,000.00 a year. I'd be smarter to buy a $13,000 2003 or 2004, with 90k miles on it, run it up to 225,000 like that guy did. Would take me 2 years, and i could probably sell it for $5,000. So i'd rather drive it for 2 years and lose $8,000 total, than lose $30,000.   Anyway, i'll keep you posted   Later Caaz
#36 of 41 Re: I wouldn't for a different reason [lexusdriver] by senram Aug 13, 2008 (6:52 pm)
Replying to: lexusdriver (Jul 19, 2007 1:37 pm) Me, too. I bought a used 1997 ES 300 with only 40k miles on it!   It's very clean inside-out and drives great and the ride is very smooth for a 11yr old car! I would admit that the cup-holder is a joke, but other than that one gets the sense that the build is solid, the power and controls are adequate. I am thoroughly enjoying it.   I did replace an O2 sensor, and considering its age, expect to do some more repairs sooner or later, but for now, I have no reason to dislike it and am going to keep it as long as it will run.   I have heard that the 97-01 models were better engineered than the later models and my experience seems to support that.   I would certainly buy another Lexus.
#37 of 41 poor gas mileage by gmanzz45 Aug 17, 2008 (8:36 pm)
I JUST PURCHASED A 99 ES300 3 LITRE .what should the engine rpm be at 100 kph ? Mine is 2600 and shifts solid but sucks for mileage. Maybe 25 mpg ! in od Replies to this message: senram (Aug 18, 2008 7:15 am) gmanzz45 (Aug 18, 2008 9:25 pm) senram (Aug 21, 2008 12:12 pm) and 1 more...
#38 of 41 Re: poor gas mileage [gmanzz45] by senram Aug 18, 2008 (7:15 am)
Replying to: gmanzz45 (Aug 17, 2008 8:36 pm) Your engine rpm sounds about right for that kind of speed which is what, about 60-65 mph (we are a non-metric nation!)?   25 mph ain't bad for a 10yr old luxury car, or is it? Mine gives like 27-28 on hgwy and 22 around the city.   I did look at a ' 99 model with 96k miles on it, but it didn't look or drive as good as my ' 97 and the guy wanted $1k more. That made my decision easier! Replies to this message: gmanzz45 (Aug 18, 2008 9:25 pm) senram (Aug 21, 2008 12:12 pm) caaz (Aug 27, 2008 8:03 pm)
#39 of 41 Re: poor gas mileage [senram] by gmanzz45 Aug 18, 2008 (9:25 pm)
Replying to: senram (Aug 18, 2008 7:15 am) Most i ever got was 27 ..so maybe i m in the ballpark.Its just some of the other V6 cars ive owned have shone as far as mileage......32-36 ! People laugh...say own a Lexus....pay the gas....that shouldnt have to be. Car also high idles for quite awhile when driving even in summer now....Will it be worse in winter ? Shift from 1st to 2nd takes awhile till really warmed up...normal? Also anyone ever experience unusual opening of windows or trunk when no keys in ignition ? strange. Thanks Grant Replies to this message: senram (Aug 21, 2008 12:12 pm) caaz (Aug 27, 2008 8:03 pm)
#40 of 41 Re: poor gas mileage [gmanzz45] by senram Aug 21, 2008 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: gmanzz45 (Aug 18, 2008 9:25 pm) I don't understand what you mean by "unusual opening of windows or trunk". Do you mean that they open by themselves without your pressing anything at all? That would be strange and shouldn't happen, I would think. You may want to get it checked.   The shifting from 1 to 2 is not a problem for my car since the start; it happens between 10-20mph. Nor is the idling. I am not sure yours signify any problem. May be related to the age. What's the mileage on the car?   As you must know, all V6s are not created equal; even among the ES 300s, ours, being older, are past their prime. I guess we simply have to accept the gas mileage they deliver, which are not all that terrible, IMO. Replies to this message: caaz (Aug 27, 2008 8:03 pm)
#41 of 41 Re: poor gas mileage [senram] by caaz Aug 27, 2008 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: senram (Aug 21, 2008 12:12 pm) The newer ones must do quite well. My father in law has an 07 Toyota avalon, same engine used in the new es. he goes from calif to Arizona several times a year and gets between 33 & 34 mpg. And the es has the identical motor. so....? im sure they do well now.   Later caaz

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