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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  super car - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By sethster - December 25 - 10:00 am

  We looked at all entry level luxury cars and imeadiatly was impressed with the quality feel and ride of this car. It is the quitest car We have ever owned and the comfort level is fantastic. After owning unreliable american cars, this car is a joy to drive. We actually look forward to driving again and running erands. We dident buy this car for sport or speed so the engine power is plenty. We love the luxury items and the the automatic controls that turn on everything.

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  Happy Owner - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Very Happy Owner - October 22 - 7:23 pm

  Car is driven over 100 miles per day. Average mileage 26 mpg. Great road car. Very reliable.

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  Better than my Mercedes - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Redwood - August 23 - 2:00 am

  My 2003 ES 300 is quieter, peppier and I feel safer in it than in my 92 MB 300 E that I traded. On California freeway at 70+ mph the engine rpm is just over 2200. The dual climate control works well and is much quieter than my old MB. The stock sound system is easily heard at freeway speeds. Im 6 4" tall and the drivers seat comfort and adjustable positions are easy to set. The only thing I will add will be after market window tinting.

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  One Great Car - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Gary Janssen - August 13 - 10:00 am

  I have only had the ES 300 for a month but so far I am totally impressed with I have seen so far. We purchased the fully loaded version with the Nav and Mark Levinson stereo system. I find the ride to be great and use the active suspension on the way to work driving a bumpy curved filled road. My parents have a Delux Seville and said it rides better than their Caddy. For those who have said it needs more power I say for what? To me anyway it has more than enough power and was impressed with the pickup. I do however think the transmission could use a little work as I have found getting on the gas a low speeds cause some slightly rough shifting.

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  best of the "small" luxury cars - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By russ heisinger - February 17 - 10:00 am

  I hardly expected the quality of build that is shown in this car. It is excellent. The V-6 is plenty quick enough for entering short on ramps to the expressway, and it handles well. One has to remember, this is a luxury car, not a Vette! So far, it is the best car I have ever owned out of the 30 or so I have had.

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  LUXURY OVER HORSEPOWER - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By HAROLD WILSON - January 11 - 10:00 am

  I TEST DROVE THE CADILLAC CTS,ACURA TL INFINITY I35 AND THE MAZDA DIAMANTE BEFORE I PURCHASED THE ES300.THEY ALL FELT CHEAP COMPARED TO THE LEXUS.THE TL WAS FASTER BUT NOT AS QUIET OR SMOOTHER.THE INTERIOR OF THE CADILLAC LOOKED TOO PLAIN COMPARED TO THE LEX.IF I WANTED POWER,I WOULDVE PURCHASED A CORVETTE.THIS SMOOTH DRIVING CAR ATTRACTS A LOT OF ATTENTION.IN THE 30-40 THOSAND DOLLAR RANGE,THE ES300 IS THE ONLY TRUE LUXURY CAR AVAILABLE.

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  2003 Lexus ES300 - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By KristiPahoo.com - November 28 - 6:43 am

  Traded in my 99 Lx470, which I loved, for a 2003 ES 300 in 2006...50,000 miles. I never thought Id go back to a car but with gas prices on the rise and the amount of miles I drive I decided I would. I have now had my car for 24 months and not one problem. It currently has 121,000 miles on it and drives perfect just like the day I got it. Very pleased of course, as I was also very please with my LX470 before this vehicle. Gas mileage is great, 23 average in town, upper 20s-31 mpg on highway. Highly recommended :)

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  The Camry is just as nice - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By dienberg - November 24 - 10:00 am

  The leather, wood, and soft materials are gorgeous. I especially like the alluminum skuff plates and the intricate interior lighting at night. The exterior fit and finish is perfect, unlike my mothers 2002 Camry. Both cars, however, have had their fair share of rattles and squeaks. Ill admit that there are definitely transmission shudders, but my 99 Solara exhibited the same characteristics. Whatever reviewer claims the noise levels are too high is nuts. If you dont need the extra warranty, the FANCY interior, or the extra soundproofing, save and get a LE V6 Camry. Overall, a solid best buy in the class.

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  Longed for the ES300 for three years - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By New ES300 Owner - November 24 - 10:00 am

  Overall, I love the car. Its a luxury car so I cant complain too much that it doesnt take off from a red light the way I would like. But after getting started, it really moves. I was warned that the Lexus could be a little noisy, but to me its not unbearable.

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  thankyou lexus - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By c fisher - October 6 - 10:00 am

  More than what I expected for the money