Finally bought an 01' ES300
#1
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Finally bought an 01' ES300
Hey, guy's I finally pulled a trigger on an 2001 ES300. It's in immaculate condition, I was waiting for one in fantastic condition, and this is it for sure! It has 145k miles on it, which doesn't worry me, as it's a Toyota. lol.
I'll probably pick it up either Sunday or Monday, as I am going out of state tomorrow and Saturday. But, for the mean time, here are some of the pictures the seller sent me. I'll post more pictures after I wash it and polish it sometime next week.
From my test drive, I concluded it needs front rotors (the pads are new), because there is some pulsation. I'll order some rotors next week, and install them the week after. It also needs four lug nuts, one on each tire, because he removed the "security lug nut". It also has a squeak in the steering wheel, which is an easy fix, as I had the same squeak in my RX. Basically, all I have to do is spray some silicone spray where the steering column meets the firewall.
I'll probably pick it up either Sunday or Monday, as I am going out of state tomorrow and Saturday. But, for the mean time, here are some of the pictures the seller sent me. I'll post more pictures after I wash it and polish it sometime next week.
From my test drive, I concluded it needs front rotors (the pads are new), because there is some pulsation. I'll order some rotors next week, and install them the week after. It also needs four lug nuts, one on each tire, because he removed the "security lug nut". It also has a squeak in the steering wheel, which is an easy fix, as I had the same squeak in my RX. Basically, all I have to do is spray some silicone spray where the steering column meets the firewall.
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Arsenii (11-17-19)
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ya its def edition..which has the emblem on side. The only thing you need/install are HID. I always find it weird with the edition models some dont come with OEM HID. i hope the previous owner did not removed them
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Beautiful car, congrats. 2000-2001 is the best year of the ES IMO, although I have not seen the latest model. The HIDs seem to have been an option on every model if I'm not mistaken, yea it is a bit weird that the limited edition versions didn't always have them.
Same interior as mine except the chrome door handles which I think are WAY better than the plastic ones. Just for kicks I looked up the price they run about $32/side I'm going to order them. Listing says it was only on the blue/grey and sage colour set, so I take it no black interior had them?
Same interior as mine except the chrome door handles which I think are WAY better than the plastic ones. Just for kicks I looked up the price they run about $32/side I'm going to order them. Listing says it was only on the blue/grey and sage colour set, so I take it no black interior had them?
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Same interior as mine except the chrome door handles which I think are WAY better than the plastic ones. Just for kicks I looked up the price they run about $32/side I'm going to order them. Listing says it was only on the blue/grey and sage colour set, so I take it no black interior had them?
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I can live with that, I just really despise the plastic handles they bring down the interior.
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He had the car listed for $6500, then he changed the price to $5900. I tried really hard to negotiate further, but he wouldn't budge. I finally got him down to $5800. Normally, I would just walk away if the other person didn't work with me on the price, but this car is a gem compared to the others selling around here. I didn't want to let it go. But, either way $5800 is a great price, so I'm satisfied. And, it doesn't need a lot of work, just front rotors, which I can do myself. The car was serviced at Lexus up until 2009, according to the service history on Lexus.com.
Beautiful car, congrats. 2000-2001 is the best year of the ES IMO, although I have not seen the latest model. The HIDs seem to have been an option on every model if I'm not mistaken, yea it is a bit weird that the limited edition versions didn't always have them.
Same interior as mine except the chrome door handles which I think are WAY better than the plastic ones. Just for kicks I looked up the price they run about $32/side I'm going to order them. Listing says it was only on the blue/grey and sage colour set, so I take it no black interior had them?
Same interior as mine except the chrome door handles which I think are WAY better than the plastic ones. Just for kicks I looked up the price they run about $32/side I'm going to order them. Listing says it was only on the blue/grey and sage colour set, so I take it no black interior had them?
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Actually, you know what, I'm not sure if it's the Platinum or Coach. Because the 01' ES spec sheet doesn't list an option for platinum.
Maybe it is a Coach, but I don't think the seats were perforated. I went to see it at night, and wasn't paying much attention to the seats, because they looked clean and no wrinkles. But, I don't see how I would have missed the fact that they are perforated. lol
Maybe it is a Coach, but I don't think the seats were perforated. I went to see it at night, and wasn't paying much attention to the seats, because they looked clean and no wrinkles. But, I don't see how I would have missed the fact that they are perforated. lol
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Timing Belt, Water Pump was changed at 89k miles by Lexus, on 10/11/2007. At that time they also did the spark plugs. Then they had the 95k service done, and 105k mile service. It was regularly serviced by Lexus up until 2009, there is a ton of stuff in the history. All maintenance items, expect for one oxygen sensor, which I consider normal. I've had to replace two 02 sensors on my RX.
Last month he had the rear brake pads replaced, rotors resurfaced, and new rear calipers. Before that he had the front pads replaced, he says' he had the front rotors replaced too, but I don't believe that part. Because there is a slight pulsation when braking from a higher speed. He did have the tires replaced after that though, so maybe the tire place didn't use a torque wrench and they warped the rotors by using an impact gun.
Last month he had the rear brake pads replaced, rotors resurfaced, and new rear calipers. Before that he had the front pads replaced, he says' he had the front rotors replaced too, but I don't believe that part. Because there is a slight pulsation when braking from a higher speed. He did have the tires replaced after that though, so maybe the tire place didn't use a torque wrench and they warped the rotors by using an impact gun.
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Very nice, i know you've been mentioning getting one. I'm sure you know this, but these really are great cars (i say this even though im about to put a good amount of money into fixing mine) I can afford a new car, but i ask myself why i would if the one i have is still good.