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Old 12-04-06, 06:01 PM
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Hey everyone...So it just so happens that I am trying to choose which of these two ES300's to buy..and they are both located at the same used car dealership.

The Black 95' Lexus ES300 has 102,000 miles on it and cost $4995.....also it only had 1 owner..

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The Silver 97' Lexus ES300 has 128,000 miles on it and cost $5995...this car had 2 owners..

So I ask, which car is the wisest choice? All help appreciated.
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Here is a shot of the 97' Lexus
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Old 12-04-06, 07:54 PM
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As for my opinion..get the 97 Then do the 01 conversion
more hp, lighter, better interior.
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looks to me like the 97 had an accident on the front end. check out the right headlight...looks a bit twisted doesn't it?
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ugh, that 95 looks terrible. chrome fender trim, ugly spoiler, and flat tire. go with the 97.
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I vote for the 97
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The 97 has more mods availible. (some mods are easier too)
Old 12-06-06, 11:33 AM
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buy mine.... 93 ES300 the best year for the ES.. metal engine..
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the only reason why i liked the older ones better was because of the one piece projector headlamps, yellow fogs, and 5 speed manual transmission!

If you're getting automatic tranny, go for the 97+

they look better IMO
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97 would be my vote
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I would vote the 97 I like the color too.
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Originally Posted by 1993ES300x
buy mine.... 93 ES300 the best year for the ES.. metal engine..
You mean Iron Block.
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