Lexus es350, Scotty kilmer was right!

[@_hector__]

Im 24, my first car was the familys 03 es300 with 315k miles, now I got myself a 165k miles white 2012 es350 black interior with every option except the mark levinson system (I found that that thing is rare as all hell to find in an ES) 2 weeks ago for 7.5k and Im thoroughly enjoying it 😁😁 Just make sure to change oil and oil filter at 5k miles/6 months and trans fluid and filter every 60k miles/5 years. I notice a common problem with ES cars in that the first/second gear sometimes goes bad because of accelerating it heavily so beware of that and lastly I recommend watching The Car Care Nut channel 👍

[@87wxdiaz]

will do

[@Bob-gt1mq]

I have ML speakers in mine, but forums say you're better off going aftermarket anyways. I can't really tell the difference between my MLs and the default pioneers.

[@AllEyezOnRod]

This was my very first Lexus 2008 ES350 same color and cabin interior color. I loved the car now I currently own the 2018 Lexus GS350 F Sport.

[@dejiadeleke4656]

I bought 2010 model of that car with 74k years ago. The quiet ride was awesome, fuel economy was unbelievably good and it was not problematic. I felt sad selling it when I needed to relocate. You chose a good ride.

[@87wxdiaz]

thanks man im super happy with it. sorry you had to let yours go hopefully you got something equally awesome

[@ifeanyichukwuazaka5641]

I am buying this car next month

[@montymatthew1784]

Got my ES 350 with 90k....now has 250k with no problems.

[@87wxdiaz]

nice im glad to hear that

[@mikifloyd8919]

Time to change fluids Transmission Coolant you will be on your way to 300k good luck

[@MrDrewbiz1]

2013 rx350 I love it It runs like a sewing machine. You didn’t go wrong I would buy that car. Awesome job

[@87wxdiaz]

thanks man

[@younghandsome225]

They good cars run forever i had a 07 es 350 sold it and got a ls460 love lexus they last forever and run so smooth

[@87wxdiaz]

smoothest car ive ever owned, I would love an ls460 but i hear its super expensive to maintain, is that true?

[@younghandsome225]

@87wxdiaz I haven't had any issues basic maintenance i did change the control arms spark plugs and coil packs when I first brought it just to have that done but I haven't done anything to it that's very expensive I have the rear wheel drive with the regular suspension not the air suspension so I saved money there love the power the car has vs the v6 350 it's noticeable for sure

[@crisphol33]

Should last you 300k miles with minor hardware repairs at most (that's winning)

[@87wxdiaz]

Yeah thats what im hoping for

[@tougeruzbay]

​@@87wxdiaz be wary on changing the coolant every 50k-60k instead of every 100k. My 07 camry randomly got a head gasket leak for the V6

[@smamq]

109k miles!?? with great service history? barely broke into that thing. Congrats!

[@87wxdiaz]

yeah no joke Im very happy with it :)

[@williambreeze2659]

Scotty wasn't lying!

[@87wxdiaz]

he surely wasnt

[@2k_]

Keep that beauty stock.

[@87wxdiaz]

yeah thats what im thinking

[@brentkiely657]

@@87wxdiaz umm , you might not be able to afford to keep it all stock !!! i have a 2010 camry ( the toyota version of your car) i live in canada and my gas tank is needing to be replaced..... a new toyota gas tank and new toyota gas tank straps cost $2,424 tax included ...canadian money) ... that is just the parts and that price was quoted from a toyota dealer here in northeastern ontario ,canada. Lexus parts are even more expensive !!!! That is why i bought the toyota version and not the lexus .. that and i would imagine the insurance rates are more expensive on the lexus ! So i ended up buying an aftermarket gas tank and aftermarket gas tank straps on amazon for $538.00 canadian $ !!!! my cousin is a class A g.m. mechanic is going to install it afterhours for me at our local g.m. dealership where he works at. ( i will be assisting him doing this job ! ) So i will be saving A LOT on labour costs too for the remove and replace job of these parts. ( my cousin is very good to me.) I will still be paying him something for doing the job... but definately it will be a great deal for me ! : < ) My car is a 2010 Toyota Camry LE with the 2.5 liter 4 cyclinder engine and the 6 speed automatic transmission . My camry only has 88,000 kilometers on it currently. On November 26, 2023 when i bought it from an 83 year old woman, it only had 71,000 kilometers on it , and it was only a 1 owner car ! Your car is very nice by the way ! I hope it treats you very well !

[@DC-jy4zr]

I got a red one same year had it for a year and it needs a new catylac converter with the flexpipe for the original part it's only a thousand dollars isn't that bad and a sway that's a little rusted needs replaced and later on rear wheel bearings and it isn't to bad it's over a hundred and eighty two thousand miles on it but it runs smooth replaced the air filters and put new clips on the engine cover and put power steering fluid in it and original coolant in it and run fully amsoil synthetic oil every five thousand miles with original oil filter and still runs smooth and luxurious but it's a great car I have a six disc cd charger in mine I might put a original new system in it that has android auto with back up camera on it I paid almost eleven thousand for it and Scotty kilmer and my mom is the reason I bought mine

[@frankmelotti3477]

Nice car I like that and also the RX. So you keep saying you got a good price how much?

[@87wxdiaz]

only 10k

[@derekquinones8614]

I love my 08 gs350

[@87wxdiaz]

i hear the gs350 are really awesome, im a bit jelly I wish i had the money for an ls460 but i hear they are super expensive on upkeep

[@derekquinones8614]

@ yeah I got my gs about 3 years ago from some older lady for 7k it had 125k miles on it

[@Missionretag]

I can barely find these everybody is buying them up 😫

[@87wxdiaz]

yeah i know i found this one and jumped right on it i knew it would be bought up i literally test drove it right after they took it out of their cleaning, and reserved it right then and there

[@jerrymartinez5991]

Congratulations

[@87wxdiaz]

Thanks im so happy with it

[@Magictrip678]

i was looking at an 09 with 154000 on it for 5500 . But seemed like engine had a little tapping going on.

[@87wxdiaz]

oh yeah definitely keep looking not all are taken care of equally

[@jamalwalls1811]

One other thing to note. The 2007 Lexus ES350 is the worst model. Stay away from that year everyone. Upon research....

[@87wxdiaz]

I have heard this too, I have heard the 08 has similar issues but im still hopeful, honestly nothing seemed to bad except the report of some people having oil leak from timing gaskets, and potentially some transmission issues. but I figure that might just be people that dont change oil regularly and who never service their transmission... IDK ill find out tho lol

[@jamalwalls1811]

@87wxdiaz Good point. I saw that about the 08 too but I just want folks to research before making a hasty decision. There are plenty of 07 on the market too. It's business vs research...

[@hildalopez1252]

@car care nutz has the 2007-2018 Lexus ES350 as an Honorable mention with the 2GR-FE motor

[@jamalwalls1811]

@@hildalopez1252 It can be a bit puzzling. That's why I said research though. Upon googling...