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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  Love my Lexus - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Dan Devine - July 21 - 2:00 am

  I am on my second Lexus and I am very pleased with the performance, reliability, style and dealer service. My best car experience.

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  A top quality car - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By n2doowop - June 25 - 6:58 pm

  Bought the car new in 2003. Got a very good deal. Have put 150K miles on it. The last trip averaged 27-30 mpg. No major problems. The trans does still act funny every once in a while like most ES-300s. I noticed a lot of people had problems with the rear door window. Ive replaced the switch twice. It still rides like new and looks it. The value is around $10K. I wouldnt sell it for $15K

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  One great car - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By corneadoc - June 20 - 10:00 am

  Very comfortable car. The Mark Levinson sound system is incredible. I used to use Mapquest for trips but now rely on the Nav system in the car. A little sluggish to respond, at times. Very high quality.

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  love my es300 - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By 3x Lexus owner - May 14 - 2:00 am

  this is my third Lexus. I had a 97 es300, 2000 gs300 and now 2003 es300. I like this car the best, especially for the money.

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  ES300 does it again - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By juanc - April 7 - 2:00 am

  I am a prvious ES300 owner and I love my 2003 even more than I did my 1994 It has only been a week, but I know I made the right choice

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  Meets Expectations - generally... - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Mojo - January 7 - 7:36 pm

  The ES300 has been a very high quality and reliable automobile requiring very few repairs above and beyond the required scheduled maintenance. This vehicle gets decent gas mileage and generally averages about 21-23 mpg, and also has a very quiet and comfortable ride. However, I would be remiss if I didnt mention that this specific model has a slight hesitation in acceleration that the dealership was unable to correct. The automobile also has a fairly fragile paint job that scratches easily and is susceptible to rock chips. Reading the center console displays of radio/CD and heating/AC settings can be difficult when wearing polarized sunglasses.

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  Poor car to own - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Patti K. - November 30 - 2:00 am

  Came with bad tires out alienment. Turn lamp fell off. Floats on the road. Low to the ground getting in and out. Cruise control terrible, it down shifts and charges when going up the slightest incline. Will not return to set speed on cruise if you come to a stop or slow way down, you have to reset everytime you hit your brakes. Hoped I would like the car but I dont. Back seating cramped for leg. Air to back seat is poor. Windshield is sloped and causes extreme heat entrance into the car, Sunvisor has a light switch that should be automatic. The passenger has to hit the button in the backseat to unlock each door everytime if the passsenger wants out.

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  Great , but not like the previousES300s - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By musicman2721 - November 19 - 10:00 am

  1000 miles. Has an erratic transmission shift pattern. Was present in the 2002 models as well, and was suppose to be fixed by a software change, but it isnt. It is actually dangerous. If you release your gas pedal, and press it back to where it was you get a huge thump. You also find it very hesitantif going from say 27 to 40 mph. The delay is very noticeable, dont get into an intersection, and need immediate move. First Lexus says, the fix is delayed (shelved), and now theysay end of 2003. I dont think Lexus knows how to fix this 5 speed problem. It affects power because normal gas pedal pressing doesnt allow the transmission to shift quick enough.

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  Couldnt be happier - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By tamu91 - October 26 - 4:50 am

  My wife couldnt decide between Lexus ES 330 and Toyota Avalon. Im glad we purchased the Lexus. Avalon has more power and slightly larger cabin but thats where the comparison stops. Lexus is so much more. Quiet ride, the finish and the way Lexus owners are treated at the dealership. Im sold on Lexus and I can honestly say Ill never buy another Toyota.

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  beware of this car - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By DISAPPTED - October 13 - 2:00 am

  I thought that when I was buying a Lexus, I was getting a reliable and quality vehicle. So I was willing to pay the high price. But for over one year the car shutters at variuos speeds. The dealer admits the problem but say that they dont know how to fix it yet. At least they fixed the warped rotors.