2003 Lexus ES 300 Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.58/5 Average
115 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Completely redesigned last year, the 2003 ES 300's only change is the addition of power-adjustable pedals.

Pros:
  • Comprehensive array of luxury and convenience features, superb ride quality, smooth and silent V6, advanced safety technology, excellent reputation for reliability.
Cons:
  • Bland driving characteristics, less powerful than most competitors, many of the desired features and options are expensive, no split-folding rear seat.

User Reviews:

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  • Flawless First Lexus - 2003 Lexus ES 300
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    Beautiful build quality, first class ride, outstanding experience at the dealership sold me on this vehicle. I especially enjoy the navgigation system and practically SILENT ride. If you are looking for a luxury vehicle and dont want to spend more than $40k, this is the car for you. It is larger than a BMW 3 series, quieter than any Acura or Infiniti, and you are sure to have the best reliability experience from a Lexus.

  • LExus es 300 - 2003 Lexus ES 300
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    ES 300 is the best car in the world ..if only it could also be a convertible !

  • Classy Car with rattles - 2003 Lexus ES 300
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    This is my 6th Lexus. . Hope its not my last.. Nice to drive but doesn t compare to my RX300 which I love to drive. Rattles galore.. frame around the navigation system loose, Noise coming from upper drivers side windshield... Hope the dealership can find it I certainly can t

  • cream puff - 2003 Lexus ES 300
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    car is smooth as silk, very nice interier, handles well and quite. lots of room for a car its size.

  • Your average Mike - 2003 Lexus ES 300
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    This is a nice car for a family car. It is underpowered and that is the one bad thing about it. I would say that over all that is nothing too big. I would also advise someone to look at the Toyota line for a better buy on almost the same car. However if you dont mind paying up front five to six grand extra for the Lexus then this is better than the E class from Germany. The dealer will not kill you when you go back in and get anything extra or for service work. I have had several of each and the Lexus is much the best.

  • Great car - 2003 Lexus ES 300
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    Bought this car for my wife. She loves it. Really well built. Quiet. Sound system is amazing. Smooth/classy. Very happy with this car

  • It was a tough decision... - 2003 Lexus ES 300
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    Struggled with our choices upgrading from Maxima SE. Owned miriad of sedans (Avalon, Accord, Camry, Legend) liked move towards sporty sedans. Wanted to stay sporty - looked long and hard at the Infiniti G35; it was sporty and roomy. Unfortunately, build quality was not up-to-par and Infiniti does not have the Lexus reputation (yet). We decided to put our "driver enthusiast/performance" mindset on the shelf for now and go with the undisputed champion of the near-luxury class, the ES300. So far, weve not been disappointed.

  • ES300 IF YOU WANT LUXURY & QUALITY - 2003 Lexus ES 300
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    Waiting for delivery on new 2003 ES300. Interior unsurpassed in its class & even the classes well above the ES300s price range.Interior is extremely well thought out.Controls are right where you need them & easy to use.Exterior is gorgeous,sporty but not quirky looking.Fit & finish top quality.Seats are so comfortable.Even better than its predesessor.Got Levenson sound,but even the base sound system is great. Navigation system is unusually easy to learn how to use.Easiest to use out of others I looked at (Infiniti, Mercedes and BMW.)

  • First time lexus owner. - 2003 Lexus ES 300
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    I bought my 2003 es 300 lexus used with 39k miles on it. I have now had it for a year and I love it. The ride is very quiet, with all of the windows rolled up and sunroof closed driving 70 mph people in the car can whisper to each other and be heard.

  • What a change from GM - 2003 Lexus ES 300
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    After 45 years of driving mostly full size luxury cars, this Lexus is the first non-US car ever purchased. What a wonderful surprise. After only 3 weeks, has exceeded all my expectations but it might take some time getting used to sitting in a smaller vehicle.

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