2002 es 300
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2002 es 300
Thinking about buying a 2002 ES300 with 39K miles. I have read about engine problems with this year. Does anyone know how extensive this problem (oil geling) was, or has there been a fix for the problem??
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Mid-year 2002 the 1MZ-FE engine received an update for larger oil return holes.
However, these engines are only prone to sludging if they are not maintained. Meaning as long as you are looking at a car which has had it's oil changed on time, you have absolutely nothing to worry about in regards to sludge.
Mid-year 2002 the 1MZ-FE engine received an update for larger oil return holes.
However, these engines are only prone to sludging if they are not maintained. Meaning as long as you are looking at a car which has had it's oil changed on time, you have absolutely nothing to worry about in regards to sludge.
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Don't listen to them...buy the car if you want it.
I just bought a 2002 ES300 two weeks ago. Mine had 67k miles on it. I paid $8,800.00. If the car is in great shape and runs well, buy it. Where else can you find a Lexus quality vehicle with that low of miles...anywhere? Buy it! I doubt you'll be sorry.
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Wife drives 2002 ES 300 with 175,000 trouble free miles.
Low mileage 02 ES in great shape go for $10-11K from commercial lots.
Check what maintenance items will need to be soon. Could be time for timing belts or some other expensive work. How old are tires. Some work may be more time dependent than mileage dependent
Low mileage 02 ES in great shape go for $10-11K from commercial lots.
Check what maintenance items will need to be soon. Could be time for timing belts or some other expensive work. How old are tires. Some work may be more time dependent than mileage dependent
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Yeah, in my city ES 300's really hold their value. I was looking at a 2003 with 130k and the seller was asking $8000. It's hard to find an 02'+ here for under $7000, unless it has a salvage title. Other parts of the US may bear different markets.
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