Overview & Reviews

A new engine has been fitted -- a 3.3-liter V6 -- and, consequently, the car formerly known as the ES 300 is now badged the ES 330. Besides the newfound power, Lexus' entry-level luxury sedan gains additional content upgrades for 2004, including a memory function for the adjustable pedals, improved navigation system features, power lumbar adjustment for the front-passenger seat, larger side airbags and a maintenance indicator light.

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

• Bland driving characteristics, many of the desired features and options are expensive, no split-folding rear seat.

User Reviews:

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  Faulty Transmission - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By Lucy Ricardo - January 24 - 10:00 am

  This car has a definite problem that Lexus is well aware of. The problem is Lexus does not have a solution to the problem so they say the car was designed to drive this way. Every person that I have spoken to at any Lexus dealership and into management has told me the same thing. The ES 330 has a transmission problem big time, it slips and shifts very rough...no way to correct the problem. Lexus stands for Luxury export US....there is no luxury in whiplash...thats the effect of the transmission shifting!!!!!

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  ES 330 - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By L.Hedden - January 24 - 10:00 am

  After owning a 2002 es300 this 2004 has several outstanding improvements. The mileage, power, comfort, stereo, seats, handling, and general overall design has been GREATLY improved. The 2002 es300 was a great car and we had over 23,000 miles on it, but the opportunity became available to upgrade to the 2004 and it was a very pleasent surprise! The color, interior and accessories, are all identical to the 2002, but it has so many little improvements, that this was definitely the right thing to do. Service at the dealers has been exceptional.

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  acceleration very poor - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By seawolf - January 24 - 10:00 am

  The new and "improved" computer controlled throttle is dangerous. The vehicle hesitates for one to two seconds whenever the accelerator is pressed; generally, when you need to move out or over, there is no pick up at all. Even the Lexus mechanics told me they would not drive it.

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  Id buy another one - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By Linda lou - January 24 - 10:00 am

  I love my new Lexus. Previously I drove Volvos but wanted to try something new. I am so happy I did. It is a fun car to drive and very pretigeous. Handles well on the road and in town driving. Gets fairly good gas mileage.

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  My Review - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By mrsrowdy1 - January 24 - 10:00 am

  I am in love with my car. The only complaint is that it needs a little more get-up from 0 mph.

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  Near Luxury Near Perfect Car - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By Fireice - December 24 - 2:00 am

  Whatever reasonings behind your purchasing decision, you wont regret. A very comfortable car with great workmanship. Well done Lexus.

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  Lemon - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By Lynn Stone - December 7 - 10:00 am

  Persistant pull to the left despite repeated repair attempts.

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  Love it - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By Alexas - November 18 - 10:00 am

  This is the smoothest ride you could ever have.

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  best entry-level luxury baby - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By chrislee - November 5 - 2:00 am

  previous had a bmw 323i and wasnt too happy with its reliability. always in dealership to get small things fixed. a little too sporty for my taste. finally saved enough money and traded that in for a lexus es330. totally happy in the last 2.5 months. incredible ride and luxury for a good price. lots of interior room, too.

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  New Lexus Owner Experience - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By Jeson - November 5 - 2:00 am

  Just bought ES330 and sold 96 Avalon. Disagree ES330=Camry comment. What I compared here is top equipped 96 Avalon vs. top equipped ES330. Here is something I didn’t expect: 1. accelerate from 0 to normal is not strong as expected, or even slower than my Avalon. 2. Related with 1, the gas mileage is much better than Avalon (33-35 in highway and 26 in city, is it a problem for the particular car or for a new car?). 3. The 4th generation Navigation System is impressive, it is the item you MUST have. It is not only an elegant GPS mapping and road information system, it also makes everything easy to control: Audio, Radio, CD, etc.