Overview & Reviews

A glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle is now located in the cargo compartment, while child seat-tether anchors have been added inside.

• Nice array of luxury and convenience features, strong and silent V6, slick safety technology is either standard or available.

• Many desirable features are optional, no GPS navigation system offered, shares too much with the pedestrian Camry to truly impart luxury.

User Reviews:

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  This is no Camry - 2001 Lexus ES 300
  By Lexus Forever - December 25 - 5:10 am

  I bought this 2001 ES300 on eBay and am impressed with the car even with relatively high mileage of 78K on it. There was a rear main seal leak so I spent $1300+ to get it fixed plus a 90K maintenance service (changed timing, drive belts, trans flush, coolant flush, new front crank seal and cam seal, new O2 sensor, etc). Now the car drives beatifully, quiet and powerful.

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  Great used car deal - 2001 Lexus ES 300
  By WaterskiUS - September 22 - 6:36 pm

  I bought the car with 40,000 miles and live in San Diego. I immediately had to get an idle control sensor, the windshield re-sealed, and driver side door electronics redone through the warranty. Beyond that, I have had no problems. Its luxury to the T.

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  Awesome Used Car - 2001 Lexus ES 300
  By W. - March 9 - 3:43 am

  I bought my ES300 back in Oct. 2009 after reading over Edmunds and various other websites. I finally caved in and traded my old 1997 MB C230 (210k mi, saggy headliner, expensive to maintain) for a more reliable car. While looking for cars like newer Accords & Camrys, I lucked up and this appeared locally on a car lot. For an older car, the ES300 feels right at home and better equipped compared to a newer Accord or Camry. I compromised and bought it with 98k miles (kinda high mi), and Had to recently service it for new belts & water pump at 105k miles. My mechanic stated "its basically an expensive Toyota," which is exactly what I wanted: Everything works well, and it starts every time.

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  Best I ever had. - 2001 Lexus ES 300
  By goodlanding - October 7 - 2:00 am

  I got the car for the wife and drove it myself for the first year and a half. I slowly realized that an incredible car it really is and dont want to kill it with miles so I gave it back to her to drive to the market with. It really is the best car I have ever had. It does everything very well. No problems, its just full of understated elegance. One of the best things is that the dealer treats me like a human, not like the chysler dealers that figure you for the idiot that got suckered into buying one of their top of the line POS. My wife and I have agreed that we will always have at least one Lexus.

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  Great car - 2001 Lexus ES 300
  By coronado75 - May 3 - 10:00 am

  This is my first Lexus, I bought the Coach Edition, black in color. Ive always owned Toyota cars and trucks for the past 26 years. I wish I bought a Lexus when they first came out. The ride is smooth and comfortable. This is my weekend car, and I enjoy taking it for long dirives to the coast in GA.

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  New Used Lexus Owner - 2001 Lexus ES 300
  By Ed McDougal - November 21 - 1:03 am

  Compared to my Nissan and 2001 Camry I feel it is a 20 to 30 % better built vehicle.

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  A Car Built Correctly - 2001 Lexus ES 300
  By w, clay - August 30 - 9:23 am

  I bought this car in June of 2002 it had 26K miles on it. Today in Nov of 2009 it now has 189235 miles. I have only had two repairs the trans and the idle control sensor. The ride is extremely smooth and road noise is low. The sound system is great. I am amazed by the power when you want to get up and go the car responds great. It is a pleasure to drive with the sun roof open and the sound system cranked up. I will continue to buy Lexus products.

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  My 2nd Lex - 2001 Lexus ES 300
  By lexusk8 - July 10 - 10:00 am

  As the title says, this is the 2nd Lexus I have owned, and so far the best (I previously owned a 1996 ES300). I bought this 2001 car with 64000 miles on it, all highway, and this was originally used as a business/company vehicle. This is a big improvement from the 96 in all aspects (exterior, interior, comfort, performance, you name it). I have always viewed the ES300 as the "perfect" daily driver for all seasons. Right now, the car has over 76000 miles, and I use the ES300 for everything (work commute, short/long trips, weekend drives). This is and has always been the budding example of Lexus quality.

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  2001 ES300 - 2001 Lexus ES 300
  By will - April 23 - 11:00 am

  Suspension a bit stiff = adjustable desirable? Could use larger-diameter wheels. Paint fragile, easily chipped. Darker window-tinting desirable. More-easily-accessible cabin air filter.

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  Wonderful Purchase - 2001 Lexus ES 300
  By Robyn L - March 29 - 10:00 am

  This is the perfect used car. Quality, comfort, style, and reliability. Awesome gas mileage, so quiet I cant tell if it is running. No problems. Great warranty with car that I havent even needed.