Overview & Reviews

Lexus has earned a well-deserved reputation for turning out utterly refined luxury vehicles. The hallmarks of this brand are a quiet, well-crafted cabin, a plush ride and commendable performance from powerful, nearly silent engines.

Lexus began out of a desire by parent company Toyota to create a world-class luxury car brand. Groundwork for Lexus was laid in the mid-1980s, when the company began tapping U.S. focus groups in an attempt to define design concepts best suited for American consumers. Hundreds of prototypes were built and tested on Germany's autobahn and on U.S. roads.

In early 1989, the company unveiled its first two models (which would debut for the 1990 model year) -- the entry-level ES 250 sedan and the flagship LS 400 sedan. The LS 400 was lauded by both journalists and consumers alike for offering a stellar luxury-car experience, with a remarkably silent cabin, superb build quality and a refined V8 engine. At the same time, the LS was priced considerably lower than smaller, lesser-equipped, six-cylinder European rival luxury sedans.

By the early 1990s, the Lexus brand was expanded to other markets, including the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. More models were added to the lineup, including the SC 300 and SC 400 coupes and the brand's first luxury performance sedan, the GS 300. By decade's end, the company had added SUVs (in the form of the LX 450/LX 470 and RX 300) and had sold more than a million vehicles in the U.S.

The first decade of the 2000s saw Lexus proving itself a trend setter with the launch of many hybrid-powered versions of its vehicles such as the RX 400h and the GS 450h. And by 2011, Lexus even introduced a world-class supercar, the LFA.

In the years since its inception, the Lexus brand has distinguished itself time and again in quality and reliability surveys. The brand's vehicles may not offer as much passion as some Teutonic rivals, but for drivers interested in vehicles that emphasize quality, dependability and comfort, the Lexus marque is hard to beat.

User Reviews:

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  Claras Review - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By Huxtable - January 24 - 10:00 am

  The vehicle is all that it is protrayed to be. It is a sleek luxury car without the extremely high costs. The vehicles performance is superb both in the city and on the highway. The quietness and comfort of the ride make it truly an enjoyable driving experience.

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  Excellent - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By J HAYZ - January 24 - 10:00 am

  The Lexus ES 330 is a outstanding car. I have owned mine for a year and I am extremely happy with it. I will definitely buy another Lexus in the future.

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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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  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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  JOHN DARVISH DANDY - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By Realiz - January 24 - 10:00 am

  This, my 3rd Lexus, is another dandy car! After 22yrs of driving 5 different Mercedes (and paying for 10 of them!) Lexus proves again that it is the best of the best.

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  I love It - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By TreyRothell - January 24 - 10:00 am

  I Love It!!!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! ! !! !!! !!! !!!

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  RX Lover - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By vadcja - January 24 - 10:00 am

  The RX 330 performs the way a luxury car should; response when you need the power to accelerate away from trouble, classy interior and quite ride with an excellent sound system. It also performs well on roads less traveled; gravel, composite, shale and non- roads. I have even forded small streams without a problem.

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  review title - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By wayneohio - January 24 - 10:00 am

  This is our second RX, the first a 300. We had zero problems with that car and so far, none with this one, a 330. It is, by far, the highest quality auto we have ever owned and the dealer service is incredible. The interior is beautiful and very friendly. The ride is elegant & smooth.

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  rx 330 - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By panich369 - January 24 - 10:00 am

  outstanding in every catagory.