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repair history of Lexus ES300??
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lexus dealer and give them your vin # and they
will send/fax you a repair history of that car,
granted this would only be work done by lexus
but most lexus owners tend to use lexus dealers.
I researched lexus cars and from what I found
they are much more than a camry with a higher
price tag.
Anybody know some websites that specifically
advertise and sell Lexus parts and accessories?
-Security systems, audio, mats, etc.
How effective is the Lexus theft deterrent
system? They use to have the starter disabler.
Now they have the engine immobilizer. I read
somewhere that says having a "the club" steering
wheel lock is sufficient because thieves see it
and don't want to spend extra time trying to
remove it so they just walk away. Is this true?
If anybody knows the website that provides
statistics about safety of security systems,
please share it here. Thanks!
The ES300 is an all-around better car than the
Camry. It looks and feels more like the LS400
from the inside and when driving it. so why do
people still compare it to a Camry? It is in a
different class even though they may start with
the same chassis or use same platform, they are
transformed into different cars.
Lastly, why do some people compare the ES to the
BMW 3 series? I think it's more luxurious than
the 3 series, although the handling is not as
good. BMW engineers may very-well be the best
when it comes to making sport-handling cars that
are fun to drive. Although ES is no loser in the
fun-to-drive dept. and any ES owner and honest
professional reviewer can vouch for that. It may
not be as sporty as others in it's class but I
think it's the best all around. And I think it
is in the same class as the BMW 5 series but with
a lower price so customers get a better value with
Lexus. I read that Lexus will make the ES sportier, more powerful(3.5Liter), more luxurious,
and refined to compete directly with the 5 series.
It is expected to come out as a 2002 model.
I wonder if it will look more like the LS400. I
hope not because it is so elegant the way it is
now.
Please share the latest news! thanks guys!
Check out the left sidebar of this page - there is a Conference scroll down list you can use to go to Sedans, or you can use the Topic Search feature just above that to look for ES300 - that will give you a list of topics on this vehicle that you can look through.
Pat
Community Leader/Maintenance & Repair Conference
Does anybody know if it's okay to apply
a rust converter to cover up the rust along
the exhaust pipe? This is for a 1997 ES300.
The pipe can get fairly hot during long
trips so I was wondering if applying a rust
converter is a safe way to prevent further
corrosion of this pipe. The warning label on
container does not warn against using on
exhaust pipe. If this is not a safe way,
does anybody know an alternative way to
prevent corrosion of this pipe?
Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
Enigmaone where are you? can you help?
Thanks guys!
I own a '98 lexus that gets a musty odor every time it rains. The odor lasts for 3-4 days. The dealership service department says that it is a design problem with the ES 300 that they have been talking to Lexus about for 4 years. Apparently the rain travels into the air conditioning ducts and collects in a pool. In warm weather the water stagnates and creates the odor. My Minneapolis dealership says that this is a common problem with their ES 300 customers and that they treat it with a disinfectant. They actually said that if I bring it in every time it rains they will treat it, but there is no cure.
I'd like to hear if this explanation sounds plausible. I certainly would not buy another Lexus if this is in fact an endemic problem with this model.
Any advice?
Jack
Someone around here probably will have some advice for you, but I was wondering if you had found the very active topic Lexus ES 300 - II over in our Sedans Conference. There are several very knowledgeable folks hanging out there, and you may want to repost this question in that topic as well.
If you want to check it out, just click on that highlighted link to go directly there.
Good luck.
Pat
Community Leader/Maintenance & Repair Conference
Well, it's something to look at.
Thanks
the inj.try using a screwdriver or a wooden
hammer handle as a listening device,put one end near inj. and other end hold against ear.
lexus recomends valve adjustment at 72 mo.maybe
your valves could use adjustment,depending on
your ability the front 3 cyl. can be checked
with a feeler gauge without taking too much apart.
if they check ok the other 3 are probably ok.
hey rhpjones: my changer is in the drunk and it also doesnt like to eject the magazine all the time. u hear it clickin but no magize comes out. im not sure about urs but sometimes the carpet that covers the changer gets in the way of the panel from opening. i dont know of a manual way of opening the changer. by the way: that magazine is the worst style i have ever seen. opening those trays individually and then putting in CD upside down. sometimes i dont know what lexus is thinking.
getting a catalog from crutchfield,there is no
system out there specifically sized for lexus
you'll have to get a normal sized unit and fit
that in.ps,if you change over and want to
unload your stock system let me know.
FYI: ABT doesnt install products bought from other places.
thanks a lot
subwoofer on the ls400 nakamichi sits in the
middle of the rear window shelf and the grill is
part of the rear brake light,if that could fit
on a es you could find a unit (seen them on ebay)
and then get a amp and wire it up.
Al--
i might be buying a sub and a amp from my friend so do you know of any places that install audio equipment that is not bought at their location???
Al--
P.S. I'm very impressed that you have five family members or friends with LS400s. Wow! You must be a big shot there in Chicago(grin)!
a private owned stereo repair place/store,the
owners name is Dave and they have tons of used
car stereos,he may have Lexus experience.
they are in phone book,they are at about 6400
north western.he repaired a turntable for me
a few years ago and I was impressed.
oilcan2: thanks, ill check out the place. u have a turntable??? u mix?? that is pretty cool.
Lexus ES 300 II (Topic #3400) in the Sedans Conference
This conference deals specifically with maintenance and repair issues for our members who have already made their purchase.
There has been lots of discussion of pricing in the topic I gave you a link to, so read up on the posts there and see what you find.
Good luck!
Pat
Community Leader/Maintenance & Repair Conference
checking for aftermarket and found Tokico brand,
performance struts,would like to have feedback
from anyone who has used this brand.
Pat
Community Leader/Maintenance & Repair Conference
Frank
You could go over to the ES300 topic in our Sedans conference and ask. There are a lot of ES300 owners hanging out there.
And then then there is our Finance, Warranty and Insurance Conference which would also be an appropriate place for your question.
But let me just make this observation - you've already bought it. Why not just sit back and enjoy your wonderful new ride! Second guessing yourself can only make you feel bad! ;-)
Here is a link to the ES300 topic in Sedans in case you'd like to join fellow owners and would-be purchasers in their conversation.
Congratulations on the purchase of a fine vehicle!
Pat
Community Leader/Maintenance & Repair Conference
This conference deals with maintenance and repair issues of our members vehicles, and then we have the separate FWI Conference I just mentioned.
I don't mean to keep chasing you away - really I don't! - it's just that there are other resources in Town Hall that I think can be of more assistance to you.
If anything goes wrong with your car, and we hope and expect not, come talk to us about it. Or maybe you'd like to check into some of our other topics like Paint and Body Care or Leather Seat Maintenance - check out the main topic list.
I hope you love your car. I almost bought one myself last year.
Pat
Community Leader/Maintenance & Repair Conference
another thing: i am getting a 4-channel amp, is it worth hooking up my rear stock speakers to it, or will they sound ugly and not be able to handle the power?
about the alarm etc.when you disconnect battery.
about a month ago I installed a timing belt and
water pump,battery was disconnected for about 2
weeks ,when I reconnected I had no problems.
p.s.,there are currently 2 lexus rear speakers
on ebay out of a ls400.
set of rebuilt heads on ebay going for 140.00
is great price if anyone can use them.