Any Advice for a "Newbie" Lexus Owner?
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Any Advice for a "Newbie" Lexus Owner?
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Newbie "TJams" here.
Just purchased a 2002 ES 300 today. YEAH BABY!
Looking for ANY wisdom you have regarding the car as this is the first Lex I've owned.
Also, what was the first thing you did when you got yours?
Newbie "TJams" here.
Just purchased a 2002 ES 300 today. YEAH BABY!
Looking for ANY wisdom you have regarding the car as this is the first Lex I've owned.
Also, what was the first thing you did when you got yours?
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And a warm welcome to you, too 01LEXPL! Fat fingers today?
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Hi TJams: I have owned my 2002 ES (Millenium Silver) for a year now. I love this car, and have named her "Lola," from the old song, "Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets..." But the first thing you want to do, after washing and waxing the car, is to check whether the timing belt and water pump have been replaced. These are "must do" items at 90K, but in any case by the time the car is eleven years old! I'd change all fluids too, and get a 4-wheel alignment. By the way, I have most service performed at my local Toyota dealership. They are more than happy to service my car, after all an ES is really just an upgraded Camry V6, and they are a lot cheaper too! I take my own jugs of Mobil 1 (from Costco on sale) to them when I get an oil change.
You will find lots of helpful and friendly advice on this forum.
Regards- Richard W. in Northern California
You will find lots of helpful and friendly advice on this forum.
Regards- Richard W. in Northern California
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Hi TJams: I have owned my 2002 ES (Millenium Silver) for a year now. I love this car, and have named her "Lola," from the old song, "Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets..." But the first thing you want to do, after washing and waxing the car, is to check whether the timing belt and water pump have been replaced. These are "must do" items at 90K, but in any case by the time the car is eleven years old! I'd change all fluids too, and get a 4-wheel alignment. By the way, I have most service performed at my local Toyota dealership. They are more than happy to service my car, after all an ES is really just an upgraded Camry V6, and they are a lot cheaper too! I take my own jugs of Mobil 1 (from Costco on sale) to them when I get an oil change.
You will find lots of helpful and friendly advice on this forum.
Regards- Richard W. in Northern California
You will find lots of helpful and friendly advice on this forum.
Regards- Richard W. in Northern California
THANK YOU. Car has been washed and waxed and filled with premium.
I already decided that I would take the car somewhere for a once over, but your specific points are GREAT advice. And, I'll forego the Lexus dealership as previously planned and head to the nearest Toyota dealership.
Again, thank you!
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Thanks for the welcome! I was in love with this car while shopping for him on-line - now that it's actually in my drive way.......... well, you know.
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As others have said, maintenance is first. Then get the windows tinted, and maybe some LED lighting.
How much did you get the car for, and how many miles? Post up some pics!
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Aside from the regular maintenance items, first thing I chose to replace all the interior lights with LEDs. Next thing I chose to do was replace my fog lights with HIDs to match the headlights. You'll definitely enjoy the ES300. Post some pictures of your ride!
Aside from the regular maintenance items, first thing I chose to replace all the interior lights with LEDs. Next thing I chose to do was replace my fog lights with HIDs to match the headlights. You'll definitely enjoy the ES300. Post some pictures of your ride!
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And a warm welcome to you, too 01LEXPL! Fat fingers today?
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Since you're not asking a specific question what do you want to hear...? I can only assume you're asking about forum advice... I mean car advice is straight forward, you have to change the same things in all cars; it's not rocket surgery.
Ask stupid questions you'll end up like the recent flock of dummies that joined this board asking questions and getting mad when no one posts the answers... I see it time & time again.
Second, you did right in introducing yourself at the very top link, I must commend that.
Cheers.
Ps. I'm using an iThingy so that explains the autocorrect
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What car did you have before? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the DBW throttle and transmission response.
As others have said, maintenance is first. Then get the windows tinted, and maybe some LED lighting.
How much did you get the car for, and how many miles? Post up some pics!
As others have said, maintenance is first. Then get the windows tinted, and maybe some LED lighting.
How much did you get the car for, and how many miles? Post up some pics!
Prior to this, I owned a 2002 Ford Taurus (HEY! Don't judge! ). It was taken out by a Penske moving truck in a rear-end, chain-reaction, multi-car collision. The truck hit the car behind me, she hit me and I hit the car in front of me (Ouch!) Thanks to Mr. Penske, he upgraded me to the Lexus.
As far as the "DBW" throttle & transmission response, I'm not educated enough, nor have I driven the car enough to comment however, you've given me "food for thought" and I will get back with you on both topics.
Window tint - I've already called 3 places for quotes. Lifetime warranty is a must and 35% is the legal limit in KS. Price ranges are from $150 - $225.
I'm not sure of the advantages of LED lighting, more "food for thought" and something else to research on my quest for knowledge when it comes to this car.
Purchase price: $8,800. Mileage: 124,467.
Will post pics later today.
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Welcome,
Aside from the regular maintenance items, first thing I chose to replace all the interior lights with LEDs. Next thing I chose to do was replace my fog lights with HIDs to match the headlights. You'll definitely enjoy the ES300. Post some pictures of your ride!
Aside from the regular maintenance items, first thing I chose to replace all the interior lights with LEDs. Next thing I chose to do was replace my fog lights with HIDs to match the headlights. You'll definitely enjoy the ES300. Post some pictures of your ride!
Thanks for the welcome and advice! I appreciate it. I am researching the advantages of LED interior lights and will post pics later today.
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Also forgot to mention, thanks to hypervish, I also upgraded my stock radio to include bluetooth! It was hands down my favorite addition so far.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...intensive.html