Hi guys I just got a 2004 Lexus ES 330 , after .... giving up looking for a 2001 GS300 ...
I got it out the door for 33,000 with wood and leather steering package , xenon, sunshade and butt heater..... Do you guys think i got a good deal? Its Blue onyx and Ivory ....I am waiting to take delivery on Monday ..... after they are done fixing the clear armor ..... Anyway ..... Can anyone show me what had you done to your ES? I am dunno how to fix them up..... ?

 

hear is waht i done to my 1997 es




i hope this help you out but i wouldn't do this untill your break it in

 

Congrats on your purchase! There aren't that many mods on the ES to do, other than the regular things such as wheels and ice.... Have a look around and check what other members have done.

 

Welcome to CL, and congrats with the ES purchase. For the brand-new 330, I would spend some time just "breaking" it in, as MRLEXUS has mentioned. No need to think about modifications at this point. It's going to feel downright comfortable, and you want to get used to all the little luxury gadgets and ointments inside and outside the car, such as the vastly improved instrument cluster.

As far as modifications go for the 330, you got yourself a great package with the wood-and-leather combo and factory HIDs. I wouldn't mess too much with the interior since you'd probably say to yourself it's perfect for your needs. New wheels and tires come to mind, as well as aftermarket suspension, but personally I think the stock suspension on the '02-'04 ES is stiff yet comfortable over bumps on the roads.

Post some pics of your new ride when you get a chance

 

I'll add my congragulations. Now...get it off to a good start. No hard or panic braking for the first 1000 miles except for an emergency. Also for the first 1000 miles, don't run the tach much over about 4000 RPM, and try to vary the engine speed up and down...in other words, don't just take a long trip at constant engine speed on the Interstate. Don't lay any rubber. And consider an oil and filter change at 1000-1500 miles (even thought it isn't in the manual). to get the impurities and shavings out. All this will help the engine, transmission, and brakes seat and break-in properly.
After the break-in period, then you can drive it a little harder if you want....but, of course, the ES is not a sport sedan like the IS....it is not designed to be thrown around corners.