View Poll Results: Which generation ES is better? (Updated Poll)
ES 250 Gen 1--89-91 (the O.G)
12
1.95%
ES 300 Gen 2-- 92-96 (sporty lookin,10 best winner.)
189
30.73%
ES 300 Gen 3 --97-01 (evolution of 1st gen, nicer details)
281
45.69%
ES 300/330 Gen 4-- 02- 06 (high tech, revolutionary styling)
133
21.63%
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which ES is better?
#64
Originally Posted by millburn
I voted for the most recent style because it has by far the best interior (which is where I spend a lot of time).
yeah,me too.Car runs great.Cuz I drive 120 mile aday.{daily driver}
#70
Originally Posted by Ilovemyes3
I disagree. The 92-96 is truely a rebadged camry with leather. The 97-01 and 02-06 have moved further away from the "camry. Also, the 92-93 es300's are POS's after 150K. Most have blown trannies. The motors all have leaky everything! Ask any lexus mechanic. The 92-96 are a nightmare.
2001 was the best year. The 02+ are FUGLY! They look like smiling whales!!
2001 was the best year. The 02+ are FUGLY! They look like smiling whales!!
Now as far as my personal opinion, I think the 95-96's take the crown. They to me feel heavier and more stable than the 97-01, I run a valet service part-time, trust me I have hours at a time to compare cars. The 97-01feels light, like a little cheaper kinda, like Lexus did something to cut costs. The newest ES's(05) are verrry quiet, smooth and luxurious, but I'm just not a fan of the body style.
Last edited by Stub333; 09-29-05 at 11:25 AM.
#71
I'm torn here. I kinda like the styling of the prior generation in many ways but the new cabin in my 2004 ES330 is just awesome and the luxury features like the stereo have been upgraded.
I have to say the 2004 generation given that Lexus makes material improvements every year...the front design and back design looks great but it is rather fat in a family way when viewed from the side.
I have to say the 2004 generation given that Lexus makes material improvements every year...the front design and back design looks great but it is rather fat in a family way when viewed from the side.
#72
Don't mine Ilovemyes3, he doesn't have a clue on what he's talking about.
It's not only the same transmission mechanically, but it's one of the first FWD transmission able to hold over 250bhp reliably. The A540-F was desgiened & holding 250bhp+ in 1985-1986, five years before Generam Motors could make any experimental FWD transmission hold 210bhp.
The engine seals are of the exact same construction...
If anything else, the 3vz-fe is not only by far the strongest engine physically , but never had most of the problems that cropped up with the mz family as they went through production.
It's not only the same transmission mechanically, but it's one of the first FWD transmission able to hold over 250bhp reliably. The A540-F was desgiened & holding 250bhp+ in 1985-1986, five years before Generam Motors could make any experimental FWD transmission hold 210bhp.
The engine seals are of the exact same construction...
If anything else, the 3vz-fe is not only by far the strongest engine physically , but never had most of the problems that cropped up with the mz family as they went through production.
#74
I voted for the most recent style because it has by far the best interior (which is where I spend a lot of time).
Seriously though...Lexus really improves every generation which is a key part of their success. The new cabin is amazing.