Lexus ES300 Mrs. Wizard bought for $1K is alive! Tranny was an absolute disaster. You have to see it

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[@CarWizard]

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[@Elementaliti]

The U140e transmission was used in the 00-01 ES model years. The pins from the planetary gear can and will eventually dislodge. This was a known design flaw. When these are rebuilt if it's possible, or on properly reman U140e, the pins on the planetary gear are welded in place. There's really not much else than goes wrong with them.

[@Shauma_llama]

Wipers! My car needs new wipers. When I buy them at the autoparts stores they're already bad. They streak as soon as I put them on! Were they old when I bought them from the auto-parts store? Would I be better off buying from the Hyundai dealer? Is there a manufacturer I can order from on the internet?

[@JSFGuy]

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[@williambaldwin9346]

VPN's actually don't do ANYTHING to protect you online, it is quite easy for someone to figure out what you are doing onine when you use them. Plus privacy is NOT what VPN's were ment for and never have been.

[@JohnAbrahamsen]

@@Shauma_llama Probably need new springs and not wipers. :)

[@townhall05446]

My mom had that same car in green. There's a rubber 'boot' seal on the steering shaft at the lower firewall that you can spray with something to lube it and get rid of the moaning sound. At age 88 she rolled hers one and one half times, ended up on the roof and got out upside-down (with help), and walked away from the scene. She credited the car with saving her life. All the air bags worked. To see crash pics of the car you'd be surprised that anyone in it could have lived.

[@johncobb6204]

My 02 Avalon did the same thing

[@robertknight4672]

My grandmother's mechanic told her there was nothing she could do about that noise until I found the video on exactly what you were describing.

[@ortelioaguiar8532]

These cars are awesome they are worth repairing if you have am honest ethical mechanic

[@gzhang207]

My 99 Camry V6 had the same noise and was addressed with regular silicone spray into the PS rubber boot.

[@accobra4272]

​@gzhang207 do you spay it on inside or in the engine bay?

[@MH-fb5kr]

Owned one and used it for 60 mile rt commute for maybe 8 years. No problems… luxurious, comfortable, cheap to keep. Nice ride!

[@rahimi4762]

A Camry

[@robertknight4672]

My grandmother has a 2001 model she bought new that's still going strong. 2001 was the last year of that body style.

[@mrmike5941]

Not a camry its a lexus i hate when people call a lexus a camry yeah same engine but with minor upgrades no governor different coils etc interior is not the same neither are lights light buckets i can keep going

[@666cemetaryslut]

@@mrmike5941 Really its an Avalon but yeah

[@YELLTELL]

​@@mrmike5941CAMRY WITH GOLD TAGS

[@JSFGuy]

Make air conditioners cold again.

[@noneed4me2n7]

That’s a statement I can get behind.

[@scott8919]

A/C 2024.

[@HypocriticYT]

Fill with propane 😊

[@trentryan27]

MACA

[@JSFGuy]

@@HypocriticYT No, you can do that with R12 with a top off in the old days. Works good till about 90°.

[@mrmike5941]

I purchased one of these with 248,000 miles on the clock from a local car dealership ac worked ride was smooth etc only needed struts which was original from 2001 dad had the 96 version and now has a gs350 this car has never let me down five years later i replaced vvti sensors which were also factory knock sensor and normal maintenance we now have 14 lexus in our family ranging from 2001 to 2014 they literally spoil you and will never let you down

[@eduardoguerrero4621]

Yeah same with mine people often ignore the struts which is bad I’m guess the previous owner in mine was overweight because the driver side cv axel got destroyed from all the weight of the car pushing down on it

[@killabandit]

That noise in the steering is the rubber grommet the steering shaft goes through on the firewall. Lithiam grease spray into it and fixed for a year. It may need it yearly but that usually fixes it on the 4th gen Camrys.

[@MrTiger0002]

That Lexus power steering noise is a very simple fix. Silicone grease on the rubber boot/steering shaft at the firewall.... you grease it up in the driver footwell. The rubber vibration noise when turning steering wheel.

[@rayallam3938]

That's exactly it. Had the same problem with my Avalon. I thought it was the power ateering pump but found out that my car has electric steering. Silicone grease (on the rubber boot at the firewall inside the car) fixed it.

[@Jiebsooenkl]

Same with 2016 lexus es. Seems like this is common issue on toyota/lexus.

[@TexasVexes]

You’re starting to turn into Tyler with all these cars. That’s when his content was the best with the cheaper Gamble cars

[@shawnstillman736]

Absolutely agree!

[@SuperDirk1965]

Hope he'll be back soon.

[@kowalski5599]

Yeah, I'm glad these guys can afford the supercars they want in their personal lives, but I like the blue collar cars they made their bones with.

[@ozzierabbit587]

Still a good buy even with a bad tranny.

[@briansmith2570]

WELL DONE Mrs. Wizard! Along with Chief Videographer, this should earn her the title of Head of Acquisitions at Omega!

[@joshgladstone7119]

They both co own the shop you know

[@tonybooth4]

@@joshgladstone7119 yes but always use a grandiose title there was just a smidgen of sarcasm...

[@lightningstrikestwice2935]

Mrs wizard already has control of the shop. Problem is, Mr wizard is too dense to realize it! Chastise was her for spending $1,000 on a car without his permission? If I ever played that game with my wife she said you don't like the first thousand I spent you're really not going to like the next 10,000 I spend. I don't know maybe they're stuck in the '50s over there in Kansas. They don't realize The wizard is gone and that Dorothy has left! that Dorothy's left!

[@williamscoufaras7045]

I’d suggest polishing the headlights now that it’s mechanically sorted! That would be something I’d like to see next! Great job on the car tho! Lexus and Toyotas are KILLER cars! Have an 08 Camry LE with a V6 with only 18,000 original miles! It was a family pass down & it’s AMAZING! Keep preaching Toyota Wizard!

[@mrmike5941]

Wow

[@mistersteve383]

Maybe preach the perils of Toyota and their "lifetime" transmission fluids. So many comments about it was probably owner abuse or lack of maintenance. What if they followed the manual in a "sealed" transmission that obviously had a life of 170k not life of the entire car?

[@user-od4op6ng9y]

That's awesome. A knowledgeable guy once told me to stay away from 07-09 Camrys due to their oil burning issues.

[@bobflyer4346]

Enjoyed Video, however it would be nice to know what the outlay was for the replacement transmission (cost, miles on Tranny) and the number of hours to pull old and replace and cost. Left us hanging on these items.

[@abukumar9211]

It was mentioned at 9:50 173k miles on that tranny. I have 250k+ miles on my 08 Mercury Grand Marquis and change it 30k. I'd imagine it would be pricey with the labor hour, probably just a swap with it being a 2000. Still surprising with it being a Toyota product.

[@axjohn]

@johnsmith-ed3gnin the first video Wizard said the tranny was going to be about &800 IIRC. so you could do an internet search to find out how many hours a tranny swap would take times the hourly rate in your location.

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

Tranny go for like 2-300 The junkyard with a garentee.. plus labor $700 would be cheap for just the labor on this car 🚗 so if he did it himself it can be done for less then $500 but if he paid a real shop I know shops that charge $1k for a pull and swap on a transmission so …

[@bobflyer4346]

Thanks for the Feedback appreciated @@SammyKurts-ku2ht

[@mikeries8549]

They can't tell us actually facts and prices or we'd start talking shit about ethics and stuff that they would rather not do because it's a mine field.

[@danielbrown4133]

You are a wise man and experienced tradesman Wizard. I'm an old school motor mechanic and admire your professionalism. Keep up the good work, do the job once, do it properly is what I had hammered into me some 48 years ago as an apprentice. If the customer doesn't take your word on what needs to be done, you don't want them.

[@ScottJ175]

The color on that radiator is considered a warning sign in the NA Miata world. When they turn that color it means it's time to replace.

[@martymiller4300]

I had the radiator in my 05 Element replaced because the top tank turned bright green. Had to argue with the servicing shop because it hadn’t started leaking yet. They may have been correct in balking at a potentially premature expense but ya’know, my new radiator hasn’t given me a moment’s trouble. Green radiator = gone radiator.

[@bdMoron]

Seen this on lots on Toyota pickups. Would make sense to see it on another toyota

[@jblyon2]

We had an Avalon with that transmission. It started making noise, then skipping second at around 190k miles. Cracked it open, replaced the fluid and totally plugged filter, and that transmission still shifted like new when it was sold at 340k. You really, really, REALLY, have to go out of your way to kill one.

[@scranton123]

I had a 98 camry with that 3.0 v6. One of the nicest engines I've ever driven.

[@riceburner4747]

SO nice to see a Lexus/Toyota recouperated. Thats a sweet ride. I wonder if they ever changed fluid/ filter. Didnt Toyota have tranny problems? I had a used 97 Camry that I changed every 60,000 miles. It was 21 yrs old/265,000 miles & ran like a top. Rusted out in the rust belt.

[@patricksullivan4329]

I found one of these a few years ago, for $2,000 (a 1999, with 170,000 miles), rebuilt the transmission for $3,300 (parts, labor, tax and a 3 year, 36k warranty). All of which was well worth the money. These are luxury cars, without the luxury price. Mrs. Wizard now has an excellent ride.

[@MFSteel]

got a 99 for 3,600 w/ 138k and man reading the price on the trans is such a sigh of relief compared to literally anything on my bmw.

[@OtomoTenzi]

Even the 1990 models are still running even to this day as long as they are properly taken cared of... $3K+ for a replacement tranny is not bad at all... Either this or the NSX will be cars that will run FOREVER. 👍

[@patricksullivan4329]

@@OtomoTenzi Yes, I was surprised that Wizard opted for a used transmission when this is a 300,000 mile car (at least). I predict that he'll be replacing this transmission too, in a few years. So, it'll be double the labor, double the unfun. And his labor is not 'free', there is the opportunity cost to him, which is what he could be doing if he didn't have to replace the Lexus transmission. For which, he'd charge someone probably almost $200 per hour.

[@mrmike5941]

Transmission will be fine

[@stevesmith5042]

I bought a 2000 Lexus ES300 with 103k miles back in February from the original owners estate. Been dead-nuts reliable. My steering wheel made the exact same sound! I've put 8000 miles on it by now & the sound went away.

[@johnfritz2944]

Good job Wizard! I think you chose wisely with Grimes. Seems like you found a very good mechanic which are hard to find these days.

[@yoranw4608]

The invincible Lexus got a second life! It almost brought me tears. *I love those Lexus’es.* Great job, Wizard! Congrats.

[@naj_z]

Tears?

[@SURENITY]

I live them too! They deserve to drive long and well!

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

They are fantastic cars!

[@tim3172]

The plural of Lexus is Lexus according to Lexus.

[@yoranw4608]

@naj_z - I get emotional with cars… LOL

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Thanks for the transmission tear-down lesson. Wow, that puppy was lunched! Thanks for the episode, Mr. and Mrs. Wizard! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@davidmorgan5138]

Just sold my ES300 in January of this year, but you guys are making me miss it. May go ahead and purchase me another one. Great Cars !!!

[@damienlee1165]

The 2 tone body is so clean. I miss that stuff on cars, black packages i guess is the modern equivalent but it aint the same.

[@jeandibb4111]

Fascinating. Wizard please show more dismantled component failure stuff - love it

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

The steering noise is is fixed by using a lubricant down at the firewall where the steering shaft goes thru a rubber grommet. Quite common on early 90s Toyota and Lexus automobiles.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

-2 celcius here in New Zealand this morning - that's about 28 degrees in 'Merican. Definitely a car worth saving, that interior is amazing for the miles.

[@myacidninjatheamazing1025]

a family member of mine has an old toyota camry wagon with the V6. they have had that thing as long as I can remember and it was at 300k miles last i knew. found out today it hit 407,000 miles and still going strong only parts replaced are the fuel pump, radiator 2 alternators and 1 motor mount and it still keeps trucking as quiet as a sewing machine

[@chetmyers7041]

8:30 Grandma gave her sweet ride to new teenaged driver who destroyed the transmission.

[@barrywebber100]

Great find by Mrs Wizard. Good work by new mechanic Grimes! The Lexus looks good apart from those cloudy headlights. Perhaps another clip could look at cleaning the headlights?

[@brianstauffacher]

❤ GRIMES IS A STUD!!!! love watching him talk and teach on camera!

[@ndanieltx]

I had a 1998 I bought certified in 2000 with 48k miles. I put 50k miles on it never needed a thing except oil changes. One of the best cars I ever had.

[@jay_ohhlayy]

My dad use to have this car when I was younger… I remember how comfortable n smooth it drive.. man I miss it!

[@clausclausie7560]

Here in Denmark the summer has been cold, wet and miserable. So it all balances out. Share the warmth, please!

[@wigrysystems]

Lets hope that transmission is a long life ahead after reusing the actual metal in some new product. Maybe even automotive part. So that gearbox is a valuable source of material and should be recycled properly to turn it into another metal bar or sheet for the next cycle.

[@eVerProductions1]

Now that is a Lexus. So smooth and fast.

[@Slim1962]

I can only imagine that the transmission fluid had never been changed or the filter either. Also the driver could had been abusive toward driving it.

[@GrimesGarage]

Fluid was definitely burned but from the condition of the other clutches this one likely had a sudden catastrophic failure of hard parts that had a cascade effect

[@Ronhickmott]

Not necessarily abuse, more like neglect, some may call that abuse, but the vast majority of the population has no mechanical knowledge.

[@jrsmith1008]

Not necessarily I had a new Chevrolet pickup and transmission failed within 36,000 miles GM paid for it under warranty, I was told a sprag ( one way clutch) had failed sending metal throughout the case the one they rebuilt was in service for 12 more years after that one I got a 300 dollar used one it lasted 7 more years after that one the truck was done those 4L60e are not that bad

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Someone put the wrong fluid in it.

[@TwoDollarGararge]

So it's what people do to Toyotas

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

Wow! You hear the supercharger on that thing! 😂😂😂

[@reneneron2971]

You can polish those lights out with plastic polish in minutes, then clear coat with a UV protectant to keep them from yellowing. Will look like new.

[@MB-rr1fb]

What brand plastic polish ?

[@randymartin2040]

@@MB-rr1fb Meguiar's PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner and Polish Liquid

[@Calamity_Jack]

I hope they do that and correct the finish before moving on. Seeing those dull, yellow headlights is like looking at mouth full of unbrushed teeth. 😬

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

It takes more than a few minutes!

[@reneneron2971]

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 not to get them clear. To protect them, yes.

[@ManuelFresh100]

I have a 2001 ES with 110k miles. The car feels brand new, it's pretty crazy how the car rides for its age

[@noble20xx56]

Really smooth especially on the highway.

[@casterlau999999]

The "oh yeah" compliment with the gear shifting and the questionable squeaking noise can really turn this video to another level LOL, it is how amazing that with the proper care and fix an old car can run for a lot longer. amazing!

[@trentryan27]

That's the kinda "mechanic special" I've been looking for to fix & flip, I'm always checking CL and local ads

[@appleinfl]

My friend had one of these for a 1st car. 270k miles, passenger front brake pad was so worn it fell out, transmission clunking, headlight full of water, power steering pump groaned in agony by it got him to work everyday. Can’t kill a Toyota lol

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Well, this one was DOA. So much for that theory.

[@sccarguy8242]

Grimes seems very comfortable in front of the camera… way more so then some of the other techs who seem nervous.

[@michaelhernandez2647]

its hot in santa ana , california .. great job on all your videos i have learned , so much on this channel, car wizard your the best!

[@zakmoon7065]

Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing

[@Chasechillz]

I had this exact car with the v6 engine many years ago. What a great car, someone t-boned me and totaled it otherwise I'd probably still have it lol

[@ducky1870]

Looked at one from 1997 going for $3k with 121k miles. The car felt great and almost everything works except for the parking brake and the hydraulic hood lifters. Interior is dirty but nothing damaged except for drivers seat. Do you think this is a good first car and commuter car?

[@TexasVexes]

@@ducky1870 This generation Camry/Es300 one of the best imo. I’ve owned one and zero major problems

[@ducky1870]

@@TexasVexes yea ive heard they can last. Just worried about how costly/DIY friendly it is when soemthing breaks. Also, how are the mpgs?

[@Chasechillz]

@@ducky1870 Yes, gas milage is iffy. But good car for sure

[@Chasechillz]

@@ducky1870 You can get aftermarket stuff very easily. It's just a pretty toyota

[@valengreymoon5623]

Looking good. It just needs the headlights restored.

[@peterwilliam4681]

Yes it is cold down here in Australia. 14 Celsius today in Tasmania..Love watching your videos mate.Very informative..cheers

[@pittstonjoma]

I have had similar problems to Mrs Wizard while trying to buy a used car. Thankfully I found a good one. Although I dread eventually having to buy another car!

[@Jiebsooenkl]

That squeek noise from steering wheel is from the steering wheel rack. Spray or put some grease on the rack located next to brake foot pedal. I had same issue on 2016 lexus es. I drove almost 10k thinking its actual steering wheel. 2 min quick fix.

[@newcarpathia9422]

All that's left is to polish the headlamps and put some UV protection film on them. :)

[@michaelmcguire30]

Where did u get the trans from??

[@nicce12]

Yes, that will transform the looks!

[@GrimesGarage]

@@michaelmcguire30transmission came from LKQ, looked pretty well taken care of, shifts great

[@lirr408]

It looks really good. It looks great. Clean for the most part. I am glad it is working out . Great to see Tyler again.

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

So close to 1 million man Tyler did good job to help you out.

[@CJmk3supra]

Those ES300’s were prone to thrust bearings exploding in those transmissions. Essentially destroying the transmission, it’s actually pretty common but not talked about for some odd reason. Also heavy engine oil sludge as well as worn piston rings. I should know, as I have one, 2000 to be exact. The 1997 and 1998 are far more reliable than the 99-01 counterparts but other than that, besides alternators as well, they are alright, annoying sometimes but ok

[@mrmike5941]

Its not talked about because its not as common as you say these cars are extremely dependable

[@rebelusa6585]

Most people think lexus will last half a million miles without a problem. But even lexus have problems.

[@CJmk3supra]

@AzirelGoldblattsilverbergstein that is true

[@CJmk3supra]

@@rebelusa6585 exactly, like I’m on my 8th alternator in just 1 year

[@lesliehorwinkle]

​@@CJmk3suprayou're either buying trash alternators or have oil leaking on them

[@DJNMTX]

I currently drive 99 ES300 with 267k and still rolling strong.

[@1944chevytruck]

GOOD JOB!..... YES its hot up here also on Vancouver Island!

[@Venem1975]

Yes! It is cold down here in Australia. But it's getting warmer soon. Love to see you two down here...

[@GrimesGarage]

Put me in a spicy falcon and I’m there. 😅

[@Venem1975]

@tylergrimes1256 Pitty I drive a Holden...lol

[@deanstyles2567]

The last couple of weeks have been pretty mild...19C here in Melbourne yesterday. The trees are starting to flower early.

[@randomthomas2947]

Hi I’m here!!! I love Lexus unfortunately I had to let my guy as the underneath rusted out 😞

[@rockymtnmovies]

What a great find. I have a 2000 RX300 and the steering wheel also moans from time to time. I can live with it. Great car. That old Lexus you have should be great...just new headlights. It's a comfy ride. Oh, the pleats/wrinkles on the doors inside are intentional. My RX300 has the same thing.

[@Entrelanieve]

It just need to polish them..

[@mescko]

@@Entrelanieve Meguiar's Plast-X applied with the blue roll shop towel does an absolutely incredible job on neglected headlamps like these. The more abrasive texture of the blue towel does the trick.

[@alpha7ization]

It is not uncommon for the early Lexus cars to have whiny power steering systems

[@LAactor]

@@alpha7ization It's not the pump. it's the boot on the firewall

[@alpha7ization]

@@LAactor OH Ok

[@TL-wy1nk]

Chicago is a nice 85 today. I can't live in 105. Great you solve the trans and back on the road.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

yeah that sound 2:02, got a ride to work in an es300 just like it one time. What a smooth and comfortable car it was.

[@bobbypty]

I do hear alternator whine coming from the stereo.

[@ryans413]

I thought that was a turbo noise lol

[@Str8upstoopid]

Was looking for this comment!

[@cooldude5611]

perfect timing. thinking about a 97 for $500

[@leechburglights]

From 2000-2004 I sold transmission parts from a company located in Pittsburgh, PA. Loved the job, learned a lot about what shops go through. I was making a delivery at a particularly busy transmission shop. Checking in the delivery, I was a fly on the wall, I overheard a tech who was on the phone with the customer explaining what happened to her car. This woman was so upset the repair was going to be over $2000, needing a whole new transmission. The builder did the best he could, explaining what had to happen but she wouldn't hear it. She demanded the transmission be put back into the car and she would have the car sent to another shop down the road. I made sure to warn the next shop when I made the delivery to their place. And the owner said, "yeah the other shop already called and warned me. I told the lady we couldn't help her. And, that the other shop should continue doing the work and finish the job because I charge more than they did." 😂😂😂😂 That was awesome lol

[@michaelhawkins5530]

This design of the ES300 was always my favorite.

[@JBsC6]

Nice Lexus . Pretty car. Good deal

[@johnpurdum8126]

Good job on saving the car. Maybe car care nut will reach out to you again about what causes the steering wheel noise, like he did with the truck you were working on

[@mofakah5906]

I think it’s a rubber boot or something like that on the base of the wheel steering column next to the pedals. A little silicone spray and it solved this exact noise on 2003 Camry

[@jayjaynella4539]

I wonder what ccn paid for his 650,000 mile Lexus. He might have fits of jealousy over Mrs. Wizard's purchase. 😀

[@thevanmancan4850]

He did? Cool! Where did you hear about that?

[@EdKy101]

I wonder if the clutch basket that took the beating is for the lower gear 1-2 ect. From what I've seen tearing Honda's down, those are the gears that get worn the most. I'd guess it's because they're the ones that take the brunt of the low end torque. The last one I took apart was a 2002 Accord and the 1-2 gear clutches looked like those but without the catastrophic bearing failure and it was salvageable. I really miss doing stuff like this!! Good video! 👍👍😎

[@ZEVONLIN]

Accord are notorious for trans failures. Not so much this era Toyota

[@gummball]

Yeah it's cool down here in Aus and I'll take cool over hot all day every day. I just put my 1999 Verada (Diamante) back on the road after it sitting for 7 years while I drove my 'update' 2005 Honda Accord around and it's a pleasure to drive after spending a couple of $thousand getting it back up to scratch. I reckon that era of cars was the last of the 'simple' ones that didn't have all manner of electronics to stuff them up once they got old. The Verada has everything you need and not much you don't

[@oveidasinclair982]

Did you change out the timing belt, water pump and tensioner when you dropped out the power train ?

[@vainexp3481]

How much was the replacement transmission? And how much u think u will get for it if u re sell it?

[@robdrag7762]

Hi CarWizard , you can buff out those head lights to make them look like new, maybe make a video. I did it with my 2000 honda accord.

[@MrLangDog]

New headlight lenses and 90% of people would be perfectly happy to drive that car!! Looking forward to the upcoming plans!!

[@joshpinchuk7061]

I didn't finish the video yet so maybe my question was answered, but can you get a Camry transmission for this car? Or Avalon

[@thomaslandin8888]

Excellent job. Quick question - do you ever get your engine bays detailed? I like to keep mine so clean you can eat off of them. Nothing drives me crazy like a dirty engine bay. Keeo up the great work.

[@riceburner4747]

I agree. Its like frying an egg w/all that grease/dirt

[@thomaslandin8888]

Plus my VW indie mechanic is very appreciative of his customers that take care of their cars and keep the squeaky clean.

[@gav_bray]

100% you should come visit Australia. You'd both love it here, I'm sure. It's still pretty cold here atm.

[@cecilmiller6557]

Wizard you both have great chemistry, so happy to have a awesome channel to enjoy. Ps tell hoovie ❤❤❤

[@jimh9332]

Had a ES300 exactly like this one same color same year drove it 250k only sold it because the suspension was going bad and bought another used Es330 Lexus and we also bought a Rx 350 Excellent cars folks highly recommend buying one

[@GrimesGarage]

I’m almost convinced the es300 didn’t come in any other color. 😂

[@qvilorio]

Kudos to Mrs. Wizard, at the end what was the cost of the car with parts and repair?

[@MattExzy]

Tis chillier here in Australia Mrs Wizard! I won't bother with conversions, but my old Camry is encrusted with frost of a morning.

[@hamishcruden7623]

What an interesting video idea... US$1,000 cars... I have enjoyed this clip and look forward to more!

[@marklehr8070]

I had this car as a 1999 model year. I bought it in 2001 the year my son was born and donated it in 2020 the year he graduated high school. As Wizard indicated this car’s engine and interior/ exterior integrity are solid but it’s transmission seems to be its weakness. My transmission didn’t explode but it started to whine and my mechanic said it would eventually fail. I donated the car and it sold for $1200 to hopefully some like Wizard.

[@Dansk55]

Reminds me of my RX300. Drives like a new hyundai. As a matter of fact, we tested that with my brothers new Sonata. At 60mph, my 03 RX was quieter

[@paulsz6194]

Drives like a new Hyundai- not like a Lexus ?! Is that saying Lexus Quality has fallen to the level of a Hyundai,not have Hyundai’s Quality come up to the level of a Lexus from the early 2000’s ? 🤔🤓

[@PatrickJago]

Toledo Ohio hasn’t been very hot at all this summer. Only a couple 90* days. We have been very fortunate this summer. Even the humidity hasn’t been bad. We have been very lucky because it can get miserable here too.

[@Snappynappybullpen]

Bout that life. Got my son an 06 Camry 4cyl 117k new inspection including emissions. Shifts good, changed 80% of fluid anyway. 4k later so far runs perfect. 1700 bucks, needed a headlight💪

[@gertstolk]

Thank you for saving a perfect car 😊

[@joe_hutnak]

Wizard, your new mechanic needs "Grimey" for a nickname -- ironically, of course, because it looks like cleans up really well after working on cars.

[@trentryan27]

I said that before but because "Grimey" reminds me of the Frank Grimes episode of the simpsons where Homer kept calling Grimes 'grimey' and ended up driving him crazy

[@robscafidi4070]

@@trentryan27 Oh yeah, whatever happened to that guy?

[@marcconyard5024]

Yeah, I’m in Sydney, NSW, watching you guys and it’s around 16c with a cool breeze from the south west 😢

[@dallass8665]

excellent job Mr. and Mrs. wizard lovely Lexus money well spent.. and here in Australia we are in winter coming out of winter into spring but atm we have had temps of 24 deg Celsius during the day which is 75f it will be a hot summer like what your getting atm

[@NomadicCratic]

Will you detail the inside/out and clean those headlights?

[@JohnSmith-wx9wj]

I got an 02 with the bug eyed headlights. A couple months after cleaning them they are getting dingy again. I'm going to get around to buying new ones and covering them with Weather Tech protectors.

[@jimsmith1579]

This is the car Scotty Kilmer's wife has. He says it will last 300k+ miles if you take care of it. I have one too, it really is a great car.

[@nordicpride9708]

ACTUALLY no she has a Lexus ES300 Gen 2 2002-06 and it’s the completely different car. Engine is similar, but body, drivetrain including transmission is different.

[@WhittyPics]

It hasn't been that hot in the Charlotte NC so far this summer.

[@peterdevreter]

These cars are awesome! They just go and go and go and go. Had one myself and loved it.

[@scott8919]

The only thing that would drive me nuts is the continuous high pitched noise as it's being driven (not the wheel).

[@derrickgause8419]

The radio noise. Could be aftermarket amp installed also. I heard it too.

[@ZEVONLIN]

@@derrickgause8419 It's when you run aftermarket head unit through factory JBL amp. You only hear it when volume is all the way down. Turn up volume just a fraction and the buzz stops

[@JohnDoe-le8fy]

So how much did you end up putting into it? Price of the trans?

[@Phuc_Yhou]

Silicone spray with the long tube nozzle to get behind steering wheel for the squeaking 👍

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

I kinda went back in time to my Childhood and Teenage Years watching this Video. To Mister Rodgers, taking us through places and showing us how things worked. Then Motor Week with the late Pat Goss Garage letting you know how to keep your Vehicle up and Running...lol They got a Good Deal for that Lexus. He's Lucky to have Mrs. W

[@richardsmith2721]

What are you planning to do with the steering squeak and headlight fog?

[@jimlarsen2880]

I just got a 2001 ford ranger. The headlights were all clouded up. I used toothpaste and a buffer to make them good as new.

[@edgarvandezilver4191]

It would be interesting to know, what did it cost honestly for a costumer to fix this car, I mean with the samen usted gearbox, work etc.

[@GrimesGarage]

Used trans for these run in the 1000-1500 range, factor about 12-14 hours for labor as the engine assembly has to be removed from the bottom, new fluids, etc. also did valve cover gaskets while it was out since they were leaking pretty heavily.

[@furryp2402]

I'm sending you two new headlights as a gift. Love the videos thank you