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| "great car for the money" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 12/23/2008 |
| By: JD |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #535126 |
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9.6 |
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| Pretty good on gas (22mpgs), a good solid vehicle. This is my second es and I love it just as much as the first. |
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| Cons: |
| Just like many others, the transmission is a little shaky and could use more power. |
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| Overall, this is a great car. I was looking for an avalon but I got the lexus with 29000 miles on it for much less than I found many used avalons. I think I made a great purchase. the first was traded on a sequoia as a gift for my wife. It had high miles but was in excellent condition. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone. And the dealership in Alexandria and Chantilly VA have both been superb. |
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| "Runs like warm butter spreads." |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 01/27/2008 |
| By: Lex Fanatic |
| Owned: 1 year |
| Review ID: #522411 |
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9.7 |
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| It runs like warm butter spreads. I can especially feel the difference after i have been driving my 91 toyota pickup w/o power steering. Its still an excellent truck, but the lex feels like a warm bath. The v6 3.3L engine responds nicely when i need it to. Its also a luxury car that runs very well on regular gas. Im a die hard toyota/lexus fan. But if i ever went German, I would go with BMW. In dash 6 cd changer, cassette hookup???? It comes in handy though for a clear connection from my ipod. I also love the automatic headlight and wiper sensors features. the wipers adjust their speed and come on automatically. The windshield repels the rain nicely. |
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| Cons: |
| The fact that it does not have stereo controls on the steering wheel, as well as the fact that it does not come with an ipod hookup standard. |
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| Other than the cons i have, i would not hesitate to buy this car again, especially at the excellent price i got it for. |
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| "Problematic Owners should try this Fix and see if they don't like their car" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 12/15/2007 |
| By: KWilly from Fla |
| Owned: 1 year |
| Review ID: #520161 |
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8.9 |
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| Suprising Gas Mileage ( 30-31 highway)...acceleration for a V6....quietness....regular gas |
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| handling is a little soft.......exhaust pipe is a single and hangs down lower than needs to be. No radio controls on steering...... |
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| I remedied the lag in the acceleration by having the dealer perform the Service Bulletin on the transmision. You have to request it, but it is free. As the car learns how you drive , I immeadiately drove the car as I wanted it to operate( kinda hard and fast) right after the "reflashing" of the transmission software. I also added a K&N air filtration. It also helped to smooth things out. I have no hesitaion off the line anymore and only slight sort of a "turbo " like lag between 60 - 80 mph. Much like a 4 barrell carb opening up...I've read the complaints in the reviews and think that maybe they are a litle unfair as the rest of the car is really nice for the price. I had BMW and Mercedes and although both a real nice , they are high maintenance |
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| "Got my monies worth and am still enjoying the car." |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 10/23/2006 |
| By: Scott in Seattle |
| Owned: 2 years |
| Review ID: #500329 |
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8.7 |
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| The traction control is great. 225-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 engine gives you nice pickup for a luxury sedan. Low cabin noise and very comfortable interior. Very relyable, low maintenance. |
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| The transmission shifting could be smoother. Blew out an amplifier but it was replaced promptly under warranty by the dealer. It would be nice to have accessories controls on the steering wheel. |
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| This car is smooth and quite, very nice ride and handling, actually the best car I have ever owned, seems to get better with age. Dependable transportation that holds it's value, with timeless styling, a very good looking sedan. I was surprised with the over all quality and how it has held it's value. |
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| "SOLD... ONE FINE MACHINE" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 09/13/2006 |
| By: RHB ALBQ NM |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #498337 |
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9.2 |
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| QUALITY BUILT, CAN RUN ON REGULAR FUEL AND OIL. |
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| WE PURCHASED OURS USED WITH 30K ON THE MOTOR. WE WERE LOOKING AT NEW CARS, THAT RANGED FROM THE CHRYSLER 300, INFINITY, AND HONDA, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS JUST LIKE NEW. ITS VERY SMOOTH AND GETS 22MPG IN TOWN (LEAD FOOT WIFE). IT ALSO HAS WONDERFUL WORKMANSHIP. WE ALSO CONSIDERED BMW BUT THEY DONT IMPRESS FOR THE PRICE. I'VE DRIVEN NUMEROUS VEHILCE DURING MY LIFE BUT THIS IS THE FIRST LEXUS WE OWNED . THIS IS ONE FINE MACHINE AND WE ARE SOLD |
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| "A Superb Machine" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 08/21/2006 |
| By: Carl Glover - Johnson City, Tennessee |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #497216 |
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9.9 |
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| High quality materials; impeccable finish, inside and out; quiet, smooth ride; many useful accessories; an overall air of understated elegance. |
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| As others have noted, transmission response leaves something to be desired. It can sometimes be hesitant and unpredictable. However, as Lexus claims, it does appear to be "learning" the way I drive and seems to be consistently improving. In any case, this is for me a relatively minor issue, given the car's many other fine qualities. |
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| An excellent automobile, probably the best car I've ever owned. I'm looking forward to many years of luxurious, trouble-free driving. I'd buy it again in a minute. This is a lot of car for the money. |
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| "Excellent vehicle for the price - Highly Recommend" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 01/14/2005 |
| By: NJ Commuter |
| Owned: 1 year |
| Review ID: #459541 |
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9.2 |
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| Quality, Reliability, Comfort, Low noise cabin, Nav System, HID lights |
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| Transmission, Mark Levinson sound system and the fog lights don't add anything to your night vision, even in fog. |
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| This car is an overall excellent performer for the money. I've owned many different cars (mainly European) in many different countries, in many different continents and I can truely say that this car handles and performs really well. I've owned Mercedes, Audi's, VW's but none compare to the overall package that the ES330 gives you, in fact all those cars loved to frequent the service dealer and they make you pay more to purchase the vehicle in the first place. German quality is a legend of the past. The Japanese know how to make quality, trouble free cars, which is what all of us really want. True, German cars handle slightly better but that's when you are exceeding the speed limit. Remember these cars were built for the Autobahn not the USA. I exclude BMW from this pack but compare the price of a similarly equipped 530i, it costs twice as much. Is it really worth it??? Open and close the front doors on a E-Class and compare. You might be surprised which doors are heavier!! |
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| "2004 ES330 after 10k miles" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 01/03/2005 |
| By: TR |
| Owned: 1 year |
| Review ID: #458401 |
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7.1 |
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| Decent styling, quality finish. 3.3L V6 has good acceleration, although not the best. Excellent car for road trips. 6 CD in dash is nice, as are a lot of the "nice to have" things -- leather seats have memory and are heated, heated mirror defroster. |
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| Automatic Transmission is horrible -- not smooth, excessive hesitation. Some squeaks and rattles that should not be in a car of this quality. Overall "Lexus Experience" has been disappointing after all of the hype and recommendations from friends. |
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| This car isn't excellent at anything, but it's overall better than most. I can't say I'd recommend it, but it's a good car overall. |
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| "Smooth Rider." |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 01/02/2005 |
| By: An MSN Autos Consumer |
| Owned: 1 year |
| Review ID: #458343 |
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| Navigation System is very helpful. |
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| seats in the front are to short for me. |
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| Great car, and should win an award for car of the year or something. |
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| "The Inexpensive Luxurious Car" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 12/03/2004 |
| By: SuperJL in Houston |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #455760 |
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| I love my 2004 Lexus ES330 very much. It is a very comfortable, luxurious, shining (with the gold color), and great car with many nice built-in features. I live in a gated community. With Lexus, I can program the gate opener code into my car and don't need to carry a gate transmitter. |
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| The gas mileage is just average (about 20 MPG). The acceleration seems to be somewhat slow. |
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| Lexus ES330 is much better than Toyota Avalon XLS in every aspect. My advice to any potential buyer is to bargain hard with the car dealer and you can cut down $3,500 to $4,000 from the MSRP (the window price). Certainly, you are able to own a brand new Lexus ES330 without paying the outrageous price. MSN Auto can help you find out the factory invoice price vs. MSRP, before you bargain with the car dealer. |
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| "Love My Lexus" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 11/23/2004 |
| By: Mitch - Charleston, SC |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #454841 |
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9.7 |
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| Very comfortable ride, fantastic sound system, reliable, QUIET, good gas milage (I'm getting 22 combo city/hwy). |
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| My only complaint is from stopped the acceleration shifts are not always smooth, and it take s minute to kick in. Once in second gear, the acceleration is smooth, steady and powerful. |
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| It's been about 6 months with my ES 330, and I am still in love! |
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| "lexus 330" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 11/07/2004 |
| By: An MSN Autos Consumer |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #453138 |
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9.6 |
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| classy car for the price |
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| styling is a little boring |
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| Great car |
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| "Better Than Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 10/11/2004 |
| By: Mercedes Dealer |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #451293 |
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10.0 |
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| Excellent handling. Luxury interior. Extremely reliable. Perfect in almost every aspect. Buy this car. |
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| "Honda Accord is less boring." |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 10/06/2004 |
| By: Jim |
| Owned: 1 year |
| Review ID: #450432 |
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| Have fun driving Honda Accord. |
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| "Sedan" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 10/04/2004 |
| By: Changes from Union, KY |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #450188 |
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| Has a Smooth Ride, it is a 6 cylinder but has alot of power behind it. Has Little outside noise, luxery inside -- has more extras for the money than Mercedez and BMW. Beyond the car itself, LEXUS SERVICE is EXCELLENT. |
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| I would have liked having the audio controls on the steering wheel. I was suprised this wasn't a standard option. |
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| I own this car and would buy it again. I am overall pleased with my purchase |
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| "A Good car for the Money" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 09/24/2004 |
| By: Shelby |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #448513 |
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| Nice smooth, comfortable ride. A sharp looking car. Good sound system. |
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| After owning GM luxury cars for past ten years, I was disappointed that the radio control buttons are not on the steering wheel. The Lexus ES330 was a little bit smaller than I had anticipated. I am a tall person and can't really find the right position in the seat where I can rest my arm on the arm rest or window sill comfortably. Gas mileage was a little less than I had expected. |
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| Overall a good car. I also looked at the Cadillac CTS and Lincoln LS, but both were rear wheel drive. I bought the Lexus ES330 because it is a front wheel drive car. A good value for the money and with a few refinements, this would be a great car for the money. I love the styling and would recommend it to anyone looking for a new car. |
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| "Great car" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 09/23/2004 |
| By: An MSN Autos Consumer |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #448295 |
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| Great ride. |
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| "Nice Ride" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 09/08/2004 |
| By: D.I from Pines |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #446377 |
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| Great quality with a smooth comfortable ride. Quiet interior makes the ride pleasurable. I am looking forward to buying an RX for my wife! |
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| "Luxury Sedan" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 08/31/2004 |
| By: Break 95 from Granada Hills, CA |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #445368 |
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| Design and quality of exterior and interior. Best value for the money. |
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| Acceleration at the beginning was an issue, however, after getting used to it, it felt like any other vehicle. Another issue I observed are the breaks. Sudden abrupt stops produced a clicking sound twice so far since we got the car. Told dealership but they did not have an explanation. |
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| Its a great vehicle for someone looking into an entry level luxury sedan. Compared to its european counterparts, this is just better value (reliability, performance, options, etc.). I would recommend this vehicle to others. |
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| "A Great Ride - especially if you are downsizing from a big car" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 08/27/2004 |
| By: Glen from Mass |
| Owned: 1 year |
| Review ID: #444906 |
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| Extremely quiet engine. Extremely smooth ride. Has more of a |
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| Roof-mounted switches should be illuminated. I've opened sunroof when looking for garage door opener. Radio and temp displays are unreadable with sunglasses on. Trunk light is weak and should have been mounted on lid - it gets blocked by items in trunk. transmission sometimes is not smooth as others have noted. Windows are difficult to control on the way down. Radio controls on steering wheel would have been nice. Paint seems to scratch easily. |
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| Overall, an excellent car. the smooth ride and quietness more than compensates for some of the minor issues noted above. I just drove from Niagara Falls to Boston and can say that I almost enjoyed the drive because it was so smooth and quiet. Instead of the built-in GPS, I do suggest a third party GPS system that you can bean bag mount on the dash, pre-program on your PC and move from car to car for a lot less money. |
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| "The Ultimate " |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 08/25/2004 |
| By: Auto Expert in LA |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #444577 |
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| The car runs so smoothly that it makes you feel like you are gliding on the land. The fit and finish is second to none. The engine torque and output is not comparable to the more expensive German counterparts, but adquate. Gear Shifting is noticeable but bearable. I was a hard core Honda/Acura fan until I test drove this car. The driving feel is totally different from that of Honda's it is more like new BMW's without superb handling. |
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| The engine needs more power but the gas mileage is great |
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| Unless you emphasize on handling and manuevability of the vehicle, this is one of the best overall cars on the road. The navigation system with Mark Levinson system makes the price become stiffer fast, but every penny is worth it. Instead, pass the chrome wheels, it is waste of money. You won't regret it to have this car and drive it for a long time. |
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| "Incredible Ride" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 08/21/2004 |
| By: A real Lexus owner from Calif |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #443613 |
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| Incredibly smooth, quiet ride. I constantly have to look at the tach to remind myself it is still running. I test drove the Accord first, and while I liked some of the styling features better, the Lexus blew it away for accelerating into freeway traffic. |
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| The cup holders are the worst feature on the car, and for $2 and a trip to WalMart, I solved that problem. While the transmission is not my favorite, I've never had any acceleration or other problems with it. Sometimes a driver just needs to adapt to something different. |
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| I question the reviews stating the superiority of the Accord because not one of them gives pros/cons about the Lexus. I question whether any of them even own this car. The pros of this car far outline the cons and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a smooth ride, luxuriously comfortable interior, quick acceleration, and a dependable vehicle. But be sure to look at the tach before you restart your car, as you may find it is still running. |
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| "Great Ride..." |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 08/16/2004 |
| By: Lauren Tampa, FL |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #442978 |
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| The interior is stunning, and it's an incredibly smooth ride. |
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| There are no cons :) |
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| I LOVE my new Lexus, and will recommend it to everyone! |
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| "Hesitate before buying because it hesitates!" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 08/08/2004 |
| By: Tomaser from Perrysburg |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #441884 |
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| Attractive; classy; not a distinctive look though. Ride is nice, interior is excellent. |
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| Transmission is not very good; there is a hesitation when you press on the accelerator which can be dangerous when you're trying to pull out into traffic. It is jerky when you press the gas at low speeds. Lexus says this is just the way the new 5 speed transmission is, and they have had a lot of complaints, but they aren't doing anything about it right now. |
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| I am a 2-time owner of a Lexus and our '96 Lexus ES performed better than this one. I would not have bought it had I known about the faulty transmission/acceleration. Too bad, because otherwise it is a great car... |
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| "transmission leaves a lot to be desired" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 08/06/2004 |
| By: Bill from TX |
| Owned: 1 year |
| Review ID: #441732 |
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| great, user friendly navigation system; comfortable, quiet ride; good heat/air; sharp looking |
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| there is a glitch in the transmission that causes hesitation when slowing to almost stopping, then re-accelerating. The dealer has been unable to fix the problem & says Lexus is aware but unable to solve it either..... quite disturbing for a car of this calibre. |
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| great car if they can solve the transmission issue |
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| "2-Timer with No Regrets" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 08/03/2004 |
| By: RLC - Bridgewater, NJ |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #441297 |
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8.9 |
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| Lexus's attention to detail, both inside and out, are certainly consistant. Styling, fit & finish, and LOTS of ammenities. Very smooth ride, great handling, outstanding comfort, and overall a great driving experience. Also, dealer sales & svc (Difeo in Boundbrook NJ) have been outstainding!! |
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| There has been a minor annoying speaker vibration/reverb from the door speakers and only at low bass levels. I do agree with many other people who say the trans performance can be sluggish or confusing, particularly in traffic. I had a similar problem with my 2000 ES & thought Lexus would have fixed that one! |
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| This is my 2nd Lexus, the first was a 2000 ES. The primary reasons for my second purchase were due to the high satisfaction with my first ES and also the great service of the dealership. The relationship ship with your dealer is almost as important as the love for your car!! I was thrilled with my first ES, and 4 yrs and 70K miles later, I traded for the ES 330 and have NO regrets.
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| "Like a Fine Swiss Watch" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 07/24/2004 |
| By: Doctor D from Dallas, Tx. |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #439623 |
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9.9 |
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| Impeccable fit and finish. Indescribably serene ride. Unparalelled service and customer support. Far and away the most elegant interior this side of an |
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| Ridiculous perception that it's an |
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| Overall quality of ownership experience is the best I've ever had. After my 2002 ES I thought I'd try something different, but couldn't find anything close to the price of the ES-330 that had anything like a similar balance of (for me) desirable attributes. If you value refinement, elegance, understated power, and sympathetic concern at the dealership (Sewell in Dallas, TX) regarding all your obsessive idiosynchrocies above the ability to scream around corners at hair raising speeds or extremely low 0-60 times you need look no further. My main regret is that I currently can't afford a new LS-430 now that I'm old enough (45) to not look too ridiculous in a larger luxury car. And there's nothing more fun than rolling down the windows and opening the sunroof on your |
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| "ALWAYS FOLLOWS" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 07/21/2004 |
| By: EX-LEXUS OWNER |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #439138 |
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2.8 |
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| Cons: |
| BADLY UNDERPOWERED, LOOKS BORING, POOR HANDLING |
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| NEEDS MORE POWER, STYLISH LOOKS AND BETTER HANDLING, OTHERWISE IS PERFECT!!!! |
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| "Best of the best." |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 07/14/2004 |
| By: LexusOwner |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #438355 |
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10.0 |
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| Lexus is the best automotive company out there. |
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| Awesome car. |
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| "Mixed blessing" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 07/09/2004 |
| By: Jerry in the Heartland |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #437558 |
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8.6 |
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| Very smooth and quiet ride. Comfortable interior even with five passengers. Good power. |
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| Steering soft and not enough road feel to the steering. Transmission shift noticeable at times. Radio and heat/AC settings difficult to read in sunny conditions. Standard radio not very good. |
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| Overall Review: |
| In spite of the negatives, I am enjoying the car and feel the pluses outweigh the minutes but Lexus should address the cons. No regrets about buying this car and plan to keep it for some years. |
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| "The ultimate car!" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 07/07/2004 |
| By: An MSN Autos Consumer |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #437363 |
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10.0 |
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| I have previously owned 3 Lexus autos, 2 GS 300s, and 1 ES 300. This year, I decided to purchase an Acura TL. It had a great sound system, but shortly fell far behind the others in its class in every other way. The Lexus is quiet and never needs any type of adjustments for rattles, etc. The luxury of the interior is unmatched. Every appointment is perfect. |
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| The Lexus 330 is a very classy automobile in every sense of the word. The engine performs impecably and it's hard to know when it is running since it is sooooo quiet. The interior is luxury to the max. I purchased the |
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| "NICE ES330 - LOVE IT - the dealers need to step up." |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 07/07/2004 |
| By: An MSN Autos Consumer |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #437346 |
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9.2 |
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| First time Lexus owner. Very pleased with the vehicle. Performance and power is good. Bought the ES330 instead of the Volvo. |
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| The purchase experience at the Lexus dealer left something to be desired. The first 1000 mile check up, with a free executive detailing, was a waste of my time - I had to clean the car myself. THe vehicle is fine - no cons along these lines. |
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| Wanted the Volvo; after a comparison settled on the ES330 for styling and overall quality. Very worth looking at - the dealer attempts to provide high grade service - take it with a grain of salt. |
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| "buy it if you are 60 and up." |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 06/30/2004 |
| By: unhappy lexus owner, boca raton |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #436632 |
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4.0 |
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| transmission not responsive,rather dangerous, never ready to go when you need it |
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| my wife love it ,but i think the acura tl would have been a better buy |
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| "WORSE THAN A CAMARY XLE V6" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 06/28/2004 |
| By: DISAPOINTED SAN CLEMENTE CA. |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #435583 |
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4.5 |
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| mark levison sound system, quiteness |
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| Tthe drivers seat was very uncomfortable, stering very vague, car was sluggish, TRANSMISSON DIDN'T RESPOND WHEN PUT INTO PASSING GEAR, 1ST GEAR OF TRANSMISSION WAS VERY SLUSHEY, WHEN IN SLOW TRAFFIC ON FREEWAY TRANSMISSON SHIFTS ERRACTICALLAY. WHEN I TEST DROVE THE CAR I DIDN'T PICK UP ON THESE PROBLEMS. TEST DRIVE A CAR MORE THAN ONCE AND FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. TAKING CAR AROUND THE CORNER DOSN'T WORK. |
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| OWNED 03 CAMARY XLE AND THOUGHT STEPPING UP TO A LEXUS WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO. THE ES 330 WAS THE MOST UNCOMFORTABLE CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. THE LEATHER BURNED MY THIGHS AND EACH TIME I ADJUSTED THE SEAT IT GOT WORSE. I THOUGHT WITH THE NEW ENGINE IT WOULD BE MORE RESPONSIVE THAN THE ES 300 AND THE 03 CAMARY XLE 6 IT WAS NOT!!!! I WENT BACK TO THE LEXUS DEALER AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE SEAT AND ASKED THEM IF ANY THING COULD BE DONE, THEY SAID TO TRY A PADDED PAD FOR THE SEAT. I TRADED THE CAR OFF IN 24 DAYS WITH 818 MILES AND BOUGHT A MERCEDES E-320 AND I LOVE IT. |
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| "Velvet Ride" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 06/24/2004 |
| By: Kat, Florida |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #434964 |
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9.9 |
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| Solid and substantial comfort. Quiet even with new more powerful engine. Smoothest ride I've ever owned. The seats are extremely comfortable even on a long drive. Love the downshift feature with the automatic transmission. Accelerates great. |
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| Wish I'd opted for the xenon lights. |
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| This car drives like a million dollars. The ride is smooth, the seating is comfortable even in the rear seats. The overall feeling is one of substance and comfort. The finishing details are top quality, wood trim, comfortable leather seats. Sound system is great, and with the quiet interior you can really appreciate it. I love this car and I haven't loved a car since my 83 280zx. |
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| "Economic luxury sedan from Lexus" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 06/15/2004 |
| By: An MSN Autos Consumer |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #433476 |
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8.3 |
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| Smooth ride (Smooth enough to allow me to comfortably read in the car), good price for an upscale sedan, excellent fuel economy, nice interior, build quality. |
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| Styling is too sleek to me, list of luxury features not as long as its Lincoln LS competitor, transmission shifting is not a strength. |
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| We bought this sedan from our local Lexus dealer for being something more fuel efficient and more comfortable than our Sequoia (Which we almost traded in for a Navigator), and I overall like it a lot more. I would have at least considered another Lexus (My favorite is the IS300), but the better fuel economy was worth it. We will definitely own our Lexus for a long time. |
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| "Unattractive" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 06/07/2004 |
| By: An MSN Autos Consumer |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #432501 |
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5.2 |
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| Same toyota assembly line parts that they use in all their vehciles. Exterior styilng is a bit strange. |
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| Well, I have to give Lexus credit for actually creating their own design this time around instead of employing espionage to copy Merc designs. However, upon wading out into the water without floaters they got a little over their heads, and designed something less than eye catching. |
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| "Great vehicle" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 06/04/2004 |
| By: Mitch |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #432039 |
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10.0 |
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| Great style, great comfort, and quiet interior. Handles well. |
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| There is nothing not to like. |
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| This is my first Lexus purchase. After shopping other luxery cars, I found this one to be solid. I will be buying another for my wife in Dec. |
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| "keep your money" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 05/26/2004 |
| By: martin |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #430967 |
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3.4 |
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| gas pedal has inches of play before car responds and then the transmission is all mixed up, very dangerous in traffic. I am a 4 time owner of lexus and this is the worst car I have ever owned. |
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| I think you should try any other car in this price range. Read the reviews in MSN autos I wish I did |
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| "Lexus is the Best!" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 05/25/2004 |
| By: NJ |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #430846 |
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10.0 |
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| I wish I can buy one for my wife so she doesn't use my ES 330. |
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| The best luxury car of the year!!! |
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| "STRONG!!!!!!!" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 05/10/2004 |
| By: j.p. |
| Owned: 1 year |
| Review ID: #428268 |
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9.9 |
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| I just got rear-ended by a vehicle traveling 50 mph while I was stopped, and driven in to the vehicle in front of me which was also stopped. The damage to my car was nothing compared to the damage to the 2000 Chrysler that hit me. This frame on this my Lexus is unbelievable!! |
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| No cons-this car saved my life!! |
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| Strong, dependable and classy |
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| "Good car for mom and kids." |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 05/04/2004 |
| By: An MSN Autos Consumer |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #427407 |
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6.7 |
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| Comfy seats and roomy interior. Reliable. |
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| Feels sluggish from the light. Brakes a little unpredictable. |
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| I was tempted to purchase a Toyota Camry but wanted a little more luxury. The ES300 is great for me because it offers a fairly cheap and reliable way to cart kids around with that added touch of class. However, this car is no street racer! |
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| "black beauty" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 04/19/2004 |
| By: larry from wine country |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #425009 |
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9.7 |
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| handles like butter. luxury midsize with speed to match. comfortable and affordable. lots of standard safety features. |
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| love this car |
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| "a stylin' ride" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 04/12/2004 |
| By: fwpj |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #424012 |
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| The handling is very good. The 225 hp engine accelerates very well. The stereo has a very good sound. The seats are very comfortable. The dual climate controls come in handy for different people's preferences. Good gas mileage for a heavier car. |
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| The back seat is not comfortable for three people. |
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| This is a very nice car. The car handles well and is very quiet. We have the 04 version and have not experienced the accleration problem that some have mentioned. I love the styling of the front headlamps. This is our first Lexus and we have no complaints. The service dept. in Dallas Tx. is first rate. I would recommend this car to anyone in the market for a high quality car at a good price. |
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| "Smooth like butter" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 04/12/2004 |
| By: JoeMama |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #424004 |
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| Smooth interior matches the ride, like butter |
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| Exterior styling looks faddish to me |
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| Good value, nice upscale car |
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| "Affordable luxury" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 04/12/2004 |
| By: RITZ |
| Owned: 1 year |
| Review ID: #423939 |
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| "smooth and luxurious" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 04/05/2004 |
| By: rj |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #422711 |
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| quiet and solid ride with upscale interior |
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| front lights too pronounced |
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| great value and superb interior. quiet ride |
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| "Over 55 Update" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 04/05/2004 |
| By: Over 55 |
| Owned: 1 year |
| Review ID: #422693 |
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| This is an update.i have now had the car 5 months.My opion of the car has improved.The xeon headlights,auto windshield washer,auto diming rearview mirror and the traction control makes this car a pure pleasure to drive,day or night/sunlight or downpour.It's attractive inside without attracing a lot of attention from the outside(in some circumstances that can be a positive).More in 2-3 months. |
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| Coat Hooks are impractical and two small. |
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| Love it more now than I did 5 months ago. |
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| "Great Car" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 04/03/2004 |
| By: LexusMom |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #422518 |
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10.0 |
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| Very quiet ride with good traction. Excellent brakes & comfortable seats. Heated seats work fast for those really cold winters. Nice interior woodwork. |
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| Signal lights TOO quiet. |
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| Love the car! |
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| "Eclipse owners are bring this car scores down" |
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 Sedan |
| 03/28/2004 |
| By: Lexy |
| Owned: Less than 1 year |
| Review ID: #420884 |
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| Review an eclipse to show what car is the better one. |
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