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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  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

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  Best Yet - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By richieb - September 10 - 2:00 am

  Just got back from Florida... Round trip mileage 27.5 mpg Comfortable in all aspects. Not a single problem.. For those who say it is underpowered I had it at 120 mph level ground without a downshift.. Extreme hill climb 90 mph before downshift.. How much power do you want... Consider it uses unleaded regular and not premium like the competition and youre ahead of the game.. Love this car to no end!!!

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  Great vehicle with untapped potential - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Unclecheeb - July 12 - 10:00 am

  The new body is very nice, however it resembles the Camry too much. Fit and finish are suburb. Night time instrument panel is magnificent. The car is full of little conveniences like the drivers dead pedal,tilt out coin holder, compass in the rearview mirror, auto dimming mirrors, overhead grips for driver and passenger, and wippers that can be pulled out of the way for complete windshield cleaning.

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  Low cost luxury - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Wayne - March 16 - 5:06 pm

  I purchased the car at 6 years old with 69000 miles so someone else took the depreciation hit. Very nice car for the price. Smooth and quiet ride, and lots of amenities. Its not a sports car, but was not designed as one. It has a lot of the features of the Lexus LS without the price tag. Very dependable car. Catalytic converters needed replacement but were covered under warranty. Lexus dealership was outstanding on the repair. One window switch issue, automatic function does not work right after the window needed replacement, but not sure if it is a switch problem or an installation problem. After 4 GM cars and one Dodge, wifes 2003 Avalon and this ES 300, I am sold on Toyota.

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  Best car experience. vanilla ice cream - 2003 Lexus ES 300
  By Robert in Miami - January 18 - 10:50 am

  Bought the ES300 with 6 years and 36,000 miles on it. It was essentially as good as new, as it had been maintained by a Lexus dealership and driven less than 6,000 miles a year. Ive driven it 12,000 miles in the first year and it has been just like the first year of a new car. No troubles at all. Flawless. A superbly built and engineered car, it does everything well and smoothly. I have noticed slight "hiccups" in the transmission but is hard to tell the conditions that create it. It happens about every 100 miles or so. Power is more than adequate but its not a muscle car by any stretch. The local Lexus dealer service dept. advised me I will need to replace the engine mounts at 60,000K.