2002 ES300, Potential Buyer
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2002 ES300, Potential Buyer
Hello,
I am looking at purchasing a 2002 ES300 Mystic Sea with 48k miles. My question is what do I need to look out for on these used ES's? Please, I know Lexus are wonderful, use to own a 93 GS and loved it. Anything major I need to check out to avoid potential headache.
Info on car:
One owner
Carfax is clean
Mint interior
Blemishes in paint, scuffs, nothing to horrific
Car drives amazing, everything looks to be in great shape. Advise please, looking forward to joining another cool car forum. I also own a 04 GTO, and a 99 TL.
I am looking at purchasing a 2002 ES300 Mystic Sea with 48k miles. My question is what do I need to look out for on these used ES's? Please, I know Lexus are wonderful, use to own a 93 GS and loved it. Anything major I need to check out to avoid potential headache.
Info on car:
One owner
Carfax is clean
Mint interior
Blemishes in paint, scuffs, nothing to horrific
Car drives amazing, everything looks to be in great shape. Advise please, looking forward to joining another cool car forum. I also own a 04 GTO, and a 99 TL.
Last edited by Erased; 09-20-13 at 09:22 PM.
#3
Lexus Fanatic
The drive by wire system is flaky in these cars, some are bothered by it others not. Drive the car and decide for yourself.
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#6
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You won't regret it!
I read tons of negatives about the DBW before I bought my 4es, and yes it occasionally has a hiccup and lags, but you learn to drive around it.
The positives of the car totally make up for the DBW, no doubt about it.
If I had to do it all over again, I'd still buy the 4ES.
I read tons of negatives about the DBW before I bought my 4es, and yes it occasionally has a hiccup and lags, but you learn to drive around it.
The positives of the car totally make up for the DBW, no doubt about it.
If I had to do it all over again, I'd still buy the 4ES.
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Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
You won't regret it!
I read tons of negatives about the DBW before I bought my 4es, and yes it occasionally has a hiccup and lags, but you learn to drive around it.
The positives of the car totally make up for the DBW, no doubt about it.
If I had to do it all over again, I'd still buy the 4ES.
I read tons of negatives about the DBW before I bought my 4es, and yes it occasionally has a hiccup and lags, but you learn to drive around it.
The positives of the car totally make up for the DBW, no doubt about it.
If I had to do it all over again, I'd still buy the 4ES.
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Well crap! While driving over to the emissions testing the CEL came on, code triggered is P0440. Wife put the first full tank in since we bought it and I am hoping she didnt screw the gas cap on correctly or its loose. I am going to check the hoses, and everything I can tonight. Suggestions welcome! I really hope its not the Charcol canister as the car has low mileage still.
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