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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Should be better - 2003 Lexus ES 300
By Ole John - May 11 - 10:00 amThe "fly-by-wire" engine control is unstable causing shutters at about 45, and topping hills or at bottom coming up sometimes causes jerks. The red pointer on the instrument panel is hard to read in bright conditions. My car has warped rotors at 8000 miles.
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New Owner - hard to evaluate reliability - 2003 Lexus ES 300
By NewES300Owner - April 30 - 2:00 amI really like the car, but one option that should be added - stereo controls on the steering wheel. Have only driven about 100 miles so im sure theres more to check out.
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Well, its a Lexus ! ! ! - 2003 Lexus ES 300
By fyler - March 9 - 10:33 pmWhen a car is rated as the top selling Lexus for the past 15 years there gotta be some serious reasons for that.After owning SC300 I needed a 4 doors so best reviews went to the ES300 and its bigger sister ES330.GS had mixed reviews, I hate the IS, I cant afford an LS and I dont like an RX SUVs.Dont listen to those who say that the ES300 is a glorified Camry, they probably never drove a Lexus. You will see the build quality in every single piece of interior, the sound the hood, trunk and door latch locks. And NO, these interior wood are not fake, Lexus doesnt use fake woods in its interiors. I have some suggested improvements below (not a deal breaker though, guess I just got spoiled).
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Ideal for wife - 2003 Lexus ES 300
By pocketsoft - May 12 - 10:00 amThe car is very comfortable, and has complete set of luxury features. Small truning radius makes it easy to park. 5 speed transmission is very smooth and responsive. Gadgets are well defined and easy to read. Low cabine noise and soft suspenssion make ride very pleasant.
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We like our ES - 2003 Lexus ES 300
By Romer - February 26 - 9:00 pmMy wife had never heard of the ES300 model. She had her mind set on a C class Mercedes. We test drove the C class and she was all disappointed. Took her down the street from the Mercedes to test drive the ES and it was love at first test drive. For a car that sells for under $35K, it is better equipped than some of the other MFRs that have their models for 10K more. The ride is amazingly comfortable. Everything is automatic. The seats are great and the sound system - even the base system - is awesome. The power is not great which they took care of in the ES330 model and the transmission seems to have a mind of its own. The CVT tranny takes the fun out of driving it.
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Lexus is Luxury - 2003 Lexus ES 300
By DanoDano - August 28 - 2:00 amWe have owned this car for 3 weeks and have been pleased so far. We drove a BMW330i, Audi A4 and a Volkswagen Passat before buying the Lexus.Sitting in the Lexus for the first time, my wife and I looked at each other and said "wow, this is nice". Driving, the ES was serenly quiet, the Mark Levinson stereo and Nav system are great. What sold me more than anything on this car was the dealership experience. They were even going to deliver the car to our house and pick up the Acura we were trading in.....and we live 60 miles from the dealership.
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Review of Lexus ES300 2003 - 2003 Lexus ES 300
By fyi_noyb - July 17 - 2:00 amThis is my third ES-300 and I have found all of them to be of excellent quality, reliable with above average dealer support.
