Overview & Reviews

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

• Comprehensive array of luxury and convenience features, superb ride quality, smooth and silent V6, advanced safety technology, excellent reputation for reliability.

• 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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  ES 300 vs. others (Audi, Acura) - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By lucky charm - April 3 - 10:00 am

  Wanted luxury with reliability, roominess and performance for a good value. After a lot of research, including reading lots of these notes, Lexus ES 300 was the winner after test driving Audi (A6 3.0), Acura, Nissan Maxima, Linclon LS, and CTS. Would rate the others in that order. Just feels good to get into and drive the ES 300. Drive is solid yet smooth, and we have the comfort of Lexus reliability. Have had car for 2 mos, and wouldt change my mind. It delevers what we were told it would. Lexus dealership a pleasure to do business with.

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  Four Months Review - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Dr. Stan Edelman - January 14 - 2:00 am

  Gorgeous car inside and outside. Extremely quiet ride. Pick up could be better. Front window fogs up easily, while back window defogger is poor. Brakes are excellent. Fuel mileage so far is only fair, averaging 15-16 mpg. Heated seats are excellent. Driveability is excellent. Next year they should increase the power of this wondeful car.

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  A very good automobile - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By N2DOOWOP - January 6 - 10:20 pm

  One of the better built automobiles. It is very reliable. Only two negatives. One is gas mileage. I get better mileage in my SL500 MB which has more hp, is 700 lbs heavier and has a V8. The second negative is the rear power windows (sometimes one works and the other has stopped working). This car is one of the most comfortable cars to drive.

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  Overrated - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By dempsey - December 21 - 2:00 am

  Transmisson shift from reverse to drive is sluggish.Has slow pickup when passing.It looks too much like a camry.

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  Love this car - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By cwdavis - December 2 - 2:00 am

  Have 6,000 miles on it and it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. I enjoy the Adaptive Variable Suspension which transforms car from one of comfort to very sporty handling. I find the interior beautifully crafted and I like the front styling. It is extremely quiet and smooth. Lexus reliability is second to none.

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  First Luxury Ride - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Gitmo - October 25 - 2:00 am

  Had this car 2 months and already 4700 trouble free miles. Really like the quite and luxurious interior. Driving the Lexus 300 and my wifes Chrysler M300 is no comparision. The Lexus is sooooo quite, hardly any road noise. Ride and handles great. The navigation system and the Mark Levinson sound system are great features and work and sound great.

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  Excellent car - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Josh Krut - October 21 - 2:00 am

  This is the finest car in its category.

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  Exceeds our expectations - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Suzanne Swetnam - September 7 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle has exceeded our expectations in all arenas. We have put over 6000 miles on it in 3 months. It has had zero defects. On acceleration, it has more than enough power for us. We drive 70 miles per day on the interstate and it makes the drive seem short. On long trips, it has gotten 28 to 30 mpg. In town 25 mpg.

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  Luxery with Style and Fun. - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By jackpet1 - September 7 - 2:00 am

  I have owned a somewhat basic ES300 for a year and love the vehicle. Opted only for leather & five CD changer, this package is dealer standard for this area. Fit and finish is superb and dealer experience is the best I have ever experienced. Previous cars: Porsche, Alfa, Camero, Maxima and a few dogs, this is the best! Now that the engine is broken in, power is enough to impress me. Maxima was quicker off the mark but not worth the rough edges and reliability issues.

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  benadam - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By benadam - May 16 - 2:00 am

  excellent overall needs more power which was improved in the new models.ES 330....