Just purchased a 2003 Lexus ES300 from an older man with 84k miles on it. Besides scratches on the bumpers, interior looks like new and the car drives amazingly smooth. My question is, should I replace the timing belt and water pump? I know it's not interference engine, so it isn't critical like Honda. Any advice.
Thanks

 

Yes- use the Aisin kit from rockauto BUT for the belt, buy a genuine toyota/lexus timing belt or you will start to hear creaking noise. Happened to me and I had to pay another $400 to replace the belt.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...6088&jsn=10948

and if you use the aftermarket timing belt with the kit, expect this to happen- 3:20 minute mark

 

I used an Aisin water pump and timing belt kit on mine at 135,000. (Prior, at 100,000 mi, my former mechanic put an E-bay special in it and the water pump fatigued. ) So far, I'm at 205,000 with no incidents whatsoever.