Here’s Why Lexus is So Reliable
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I had my driver side cv axle replaced on my 04 Silverado and now I get a wobbling at 50+ mph! I grab my cv axle and i can move it slightly up down left and right! Please help
@@TheCountyBoyz1 did u buy a brand new one ? And did you push it in all the way with grease?
@@xxdeadxangelx6150Yes brand new and idk about the grease was replaced by my fathers friend while I was Texas 4 months. Replaced idler tie rods in and outer then had four new tires and alignment done by shop who mentioned nothing to be out of order.
Hey Scotty I myself have a 2008 es350 with 106,000 and she purr's like a kitten 😸.. smooth shifting and no horrible engine noises 😉 this is why I drive lexus's... finally someone shows these year lexus still run with the best of them.
Aesthetically the Toyota Avalon and Lexus of that era are just gorgeous
Toyota and Honda should pay Scotty for saying the truth!
Scotty's previous video Don't buy this honda with this engine.
His other videos 4 most reliable cars , toyota , Honda , Lexus , Mazda.
The fact they don’t pay him is why we trust his opinion.
I Love Scotty, but can't Wait to sQQ the comments on this remark, Hahah @6:47
If Toyota or Honda pay Scotty, he's just a propaganda man.
@@sr9537 : True to a point. But if he still speaks the truth after that, then what?
my wifes 20 year old lexuses still start up every time. She swaps out the gs400 for the lx470 in the winter and the lx470 is worth more now than what we paid for it 3 years ago...
Yep…
Those lx470s are sure worth keeping, they are starting to become desirable and rising in value, cause they are even nicer land cruisers
GS400... dream car! I can't believe they discontinued the GS line. Now you have the current ES 350, which from behind looks like a Kia Optima. The older GS models, the taillights were their own.
@@SL-vi4tk tbh I️ always thought the 1UZ was underpowered and not much better than the 2JZs especially considering aftermarket support
My Uncle has the Lexus LX 470 for 5 years now and it keeps running like a clock, it doesn't shake while shifting gears.
I was literally just wanting to see a car video and scotty posted right away. He's just as reliable as his celica
Lexus with 100,000 miles still has 80% of its life left.
Mercedes with 100,000 miles has already had 80% of its life.
Chrysler with 100,000 miles is already on its 3rd engine.
Totally agree.
Bull*hit, mercedes taxis here in Europe have hundreds of thousands of miles, they all have diesel engines. Servicing and maintenance is key. We only get rid of them when they get too old and we can't renew the license for it to be used as a taxi
@@AB-dr8wq "Servicing and maintenance is key." Sure, but if you would have to go to services 2-3x a month on MB VS once every season on Lexus. This is the reliability issue.
@@AB-dr8wq Chrysler had the Mercedes 4.7L V8 in the Durango, Dakota and Ram as options and they were hit or miss apparently. Some people had theirs go to 400***km without burning oil. Thing pulled those SUV's well, even loaded with a boat behind it.
@@AB-dr8wq thats cuz its a diesel
Scotty has already saved me from buying a FORD GM Chrysler POS product made in mexico. Thank you Scotty.
Mine was Mexican made 20 yrs ago and paint still like new. Works great incl. air. Ford product.
@@BigEightiesNewWave x2💪
@@BigEightiesNewWave Then it's a Ford Celica
@@praveenhegde8107 don't be ridiculous. He had a Mercury Mystique.
ADIOS
Bought my wife a 2012 ES 350 with 50K on it. Corporate car with all the maintenance records. At only $15,000, it was the best deal I ever got. I love this car.
How did you find it? Sound great congrats
@@sety409 Found it online. It was at a Ford dealership in Dallas.
Hope I can get that lucky
As a Toyota/Lexus owner for over 40 years, the key to engine longevity (and eliminating some of the oil burning issues) is frequent oil changes.
Toyota and Lexus engines have incredibly Close tolerances so Long time Toyota mechanics will l tell you to forget the 10,000 mile oil changes and do it every 5000, fully synthetic and change oil filter; that way you can get 300,000+ miles out of a Toyota motor.
I've got a 07 identical to that one without the touchscreen, hands down greatest 6000 car I've ever had. Same for my 01 camry it's almost bulletproof. Scotty you the man.
I love it bro
I have the same one, it has been unreliable but after repairs it is now. AC went out twice once the compressor once the expansion valve, had to change the radiator, and had to change a worn cv axle. Previous owner had changed alternator and power steering pump and rear spark coils. I love this car and I think it is reliable but I think it doesn’t love me back
Same car 07 just bought at 104k miles for 6500.
Best car I feel like I could of ever got with that money lol
@@matthewjohnson3518 barley broke in keep an eye on the oil sending unit they start to leak as they are cheap fix 13 bucks. Good score
Great cars for poor people who can’t afford new stuff. Sorry poors haha. I’ll be blowing past you in my new c63 amg laughing.
Scotty road testing a Lexus sure does out a smile on your face!!!
Yes it does out a Smile on my face
I bought my mom a 2010 18 months ago. It had 36,000 miles. Such a dream vehicle. Perfect in every way.
Your a good son.
everyone learns cars from their dads everyones dads learn from scotty
Scotty replaced my non-existent father
@@lordolunch im telling you man this is authentic fatherly advice given between cigarette puffs and coffee sips
But did Scotty fix a Lada…? When I was young, dads fixed their Lada cars with no help from any video! Well, it was/is a shitty car but it had the benefit of being super simple. Lada engine was super inefficient, however, that translated into a very good amount of heat during winter 😅
@@tpuukko4424 the rear defroster on my Yugo always kept my hands warm when I had to push it.
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#1 visually look at engine for leaks. #2 pull dip stick inspect. #3 check coolant. #4 check underneath for leaks. Then start , listen, put in drive turn steering wheel , listen. check all electronics windows , etc. #6 check codes. LAST THING is test drive.
Then get a really GOOD professional PPI.
Agree with Scotty. Recently purchased a one owner 2008 Lexus LS460. It is a wonderful car. Smooth, powerful and quiet. I paid about 20% of the new stick price with 86k miles. 20% of the cost for a car that has 60-80% of the life of the car left. If you can find a well maintained and loved example, you very be very happy.
I still have my '98 LS400 and hope never to part with it. Stay away from dealer "service" IMHO.
@@wholeNwon Agree on the dealer service. Only a last resort and even then hopefully never necessary.
I got a 2008 LS460L and I love it!! Only paid 12,500 for it!!
Purchased an 08 is250 a few months ago because of Scotty. Best car I’ve ever owned. But you’re right, they really did get carried away with all the beauty covers . 😂
I just bought a 2017 is300. I love it.
Keep a look out on the carbon build up for that engine
Downside of the IS250's is the carbon buildup. Unlike the IS350's they don't have dual fuel injection (port and direct).
I'd stay away from the IS250 with the direct injection only engine. It has a definite carbon buildup problem.
So it's better to buy an is350 than the is 250 right ?
Japanese cars, 20 years later and pass emissions test like champs. 🥇🇯🇵🚙🚘🚗
Nissan and Mitsubishi don't count.
Toyota, Mazda, Honda are good.
@@shahmir5782 why don't they count
@@MrWalker1000 apologies, I just realized you specifically said emissions. I just wanted to hit Nissan and Mitsubishi for all the other issues they have lol
Been buying used Lexus SUV’s since before I knew about Scotty. 👍
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That’s the 2GRFE Engine that’s so bulletproof. This year I bought a 2011 Toyota Avalon that has that engine. Absolutely love it! If you want a Lexus for a Toyota price get an Avalon!
True 100%
Better get an Avalon in the next year though. Toyota announced last week the Avalon will be discontinued after August 2022!
@@francobnyc
Thank you 🙏🏻
@@francobnyc No freaking way. That's sad to hear
Lexus IS a Toyota !
I love my 2007 Lexus ES350, got it in Oct 2019. Runs great, an amazing ride, only money I've had to put into it is for oil changes, gas and window tinting.
Feels good to drive the exact year and model of a car Scotty praises
I’m at 160k
Ours too 🤠.
I wish I'd gotten the picture of the dealer's face when I told him that the Carfax showed the oil had been changed every 5,000 mi by the Lexus dealership. He sold me a real cherry, and didn't even realize it
09 is 🗑 No Bluetooth Radio. Should've gotta 2010-11
@@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040 If your complain is no Bluetooth idk what to tell you man😂
@@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040 easy fix: buy a bluetooth to aux and pair the phone. Done.
Feels good to drive one he doesn't recommend 😎
I bought a 2010 ES 350 this year because of you Scotty! Glad you going over this car. It’s been amazing quality and no problems at all!
I had the 21 Es350 as a loaner . It looks really nice but I didn’t really like the way it drives. Too slow for me, I guess I’m addicted to driving smooth V8.
@@MrGeezil ⁵
How much did you pay? Please don’t tell me you over paid like this?
@@Rajonrondoo99 pay?
@@Rajonrondoo99 never in my life. I paid $12,500 for it, no accidents at all, only 1 owner, it’s tan color with navigation and full package. Little to no wear and tear and perfect service record by Lexus Dealerships. It was a gem ! I had to have it. Drove from VA to NC to get it . He got robbed if he paid $2000 more than me and got a way older model, more mileage, wrecked, and not even the full package features and mine came with 17 inch rims factory. Got it for less than 94,000 mileage.
Scotty opens a trunk and finds a body wrapped in plastic "Plenty of room!"
:)
Funny!!!
Have body, will travel ! 😲⚰👍
So he is the guy who spirited off with Jimmy Hoffa's corpse. I wonder where it was during the interim. :-)
😂
“opens a trunk and finds 10 kilos of snow”
My wife's 02 Corolla has over 300,000 miles two years ago. I took over the car and enjoyed it's sporty feel. I hope they go back making American cars like they used to.
I have 2004 Camry with 3.0 V6. Almost 18 years old with 90K miles and it runs so smoothly you can't even feel it. Toyota is the best car manufacturer on Earth bar none and has been for about 40 years now.
90k miles isn’t that bad though. Still low miles.
Careful with this engine oil sluggish or milking. They definitely great(2mz) but the 2grfe are the updated version with better reliability. I own 2 Toyota with the 2grfe, 09 Sienna and 09 Camry XLE.
2gr best V6 toyota ever made, might be the best V6 ever made.
@@DSPNWtoCali If you change your oil when specified, you won't have sludging problem.
We have a 05 Es330 still with the original struts at 106k miles and still drives like a magic carpet. Testament to Japanese built Lexus.
How is it on gas?
@@daisyw2001 we have averaged around 22 in the last 25k miles. We love the vehicle
For driving in the snow, put snow tires on all 4 corners. If you put them only on the front wheels of a front-wheel-drive car, the car becomes VERY tail-happy.
I drive different cars every single day. New and old. I can tell you that this ES is one of the best driving cars on the road still today. I drove one of these with 160k miles on it and it was LITERALLY the best riding car I've ever been in. Better than anything new as well. Nobody can build cars like lexus
They are leaps and bounds better than Honda too IMO
If you use wintertires you should put it on all four weels to prevent the rear to come flying and the car to go sideways.
Exactly, you can tell Scotty hasn't driven in the snow for a long time!
Not true . Unless your flying like a bat out hell in the snow. My rear never kicked out and I had only winter tires up front . All season in the back .
@@mevans4408 Ok. No, I have never tried to have winter tires on only two wheels. But on the paper it is unsafe. If you are going down hill on a slippy road, with grip only on two wheels, you are only lucky if you go straight.
@@musicmaker1617 I hear you man, I mean I my didn’t bother me or my wife and at the time she was a new driver . My all seasons in the back were decent for thread . But I agree with you , it wasn’t the safest choice . But it helped out
@@mevans4408 Ok. God bless you. I come from Norway. We have winter tires on all year, except summer, june till september. only five month. Five of summers all months
I purchased my 2010 ES350 two years ago & have zero regrets!
I'll stick with dull, boring & reliable over MB over priced crap 100% of the time.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Come back in another decade and my bet is that you'll still be very happy.
What a beautiful car. I'd love to have a 2009 Lexus
2013 is way better & has more technology
@@8corymix8 Yeah, but way more expensive, I don't have the budget to buy one, so my options is to buy an older model.
@@hircine92h I have the money to buy almost whatever Lexus I want. I still drive an older model. Who needs more technology? The older ones are simpler and built better!
Check Avalon, if finding a Lexus like this model. I prefer the 2010+ Avalon. They feel better beside the sound proofing.
Way to dream big
Back in 2009 only luxury cars had back up cameras. The Toyota Corolla didn't get until 2014. Back up camera became law in 2018. Same goes for the push to start button, except that is not a required feature
Another expensive unnecessary government-mandated gadget for people too benighted to use a mirror, along with pressure sensors, for those too stupid to use a tire gauge.
I’m just glad there’s plenty of these used Toyota and Lexus cars still on the road. My next car will be another older reliable Toyota or Lexus.
I once bought a 12 year old Lexus LS 400 that had 80,000 miles for $9,000. I sold it when it had 260,000 miles and it still ran perfectly fine.
What model year?
@@smithraymond09029 - why do you need to know the model year? If a Lexus is taken care of ... likely will reach 260,000 miles for a caring driver.
@@warriormanmaxx8991 my 07 is250 has 309k and still running well
My 2002 Lexus Ls420 is just broken in at 150,000. Miles i got it five years ago at an auction for $4000. I think its still worth about that.
Enjoying my Lexus after watching many of scottys vehicles 😎
Once I pay off my 19 Camry I’m definitely getting a used Lexus. I don’t regret getting my XSE but I wish I knew about Scotty sooner and got better advise on purchasing vehicles.
I personally have a used Lexus I recommend is350 2008-2012 or 2015+
@@captinbeyond yup, I definitely plan on keeping the Camry long term. I was just pointing out that I could of got a used Lexus for half the cost I’m paying atm. But your most certainly right.
@@Mustafa12364 great choice!
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Is it 4 cylinders, if so ditch them. Not the most reliable engine compared to the Honda 4 cylinders. If you got the 6 cylinders one, keep it for as long as you can.
My 2002 RX300 SUV has over 206,000 miles on it and still going strong. I am the original owner, garage kept, the black leather is perfect & the burl wood accents are so classy. The only thing I might do is replace the timing belt because it was replaced a long time ago at 76,000 miles by Lexus. The Check engine, trac off & vsc lights come on, but no one can find a problem. So we clear the codes & sometimes they come back. I hear this is common with the older Lexus & Toyota cars.
@@Jerry-sy8rd what do you mean?
You should have snow tires on all four even if it’s front wheel drive. That way all four have the same grip (traction), and if you loose traction it is a lot more difficult to control the rear than the front.
Good call. I was taught that you should always match your tires.
I have never driven in snow. If you drive slowly would having 4 tires different be an issue? We get black ice occasionally and driving slowly is the only way. I saw 5 cars all in a ditch from the same spot once. I drove slowly and still almost ended in that ditch.
@@billhesford6098 4 tires make a difference, especially snow tires like Nokians Blizzak Michelin winter ice ect…. Will help a lot!
Does Scotty mean snow tires or winter tires? I would not run snow or winter on front only. There could be breaking issues in an emergency stop. Thoughts?
@@skieye1 snow and winter tires are the same. Term is used interchangeably depending on where you live, I guess. You are right.
Watching this while im in my 19’ es350.. makes me proud to be a Lexus owner!
You go girl! Lol
I have an older Toyota Camry XLE V6 so its kind close to an older luxury Lexus. Leather, nav, sunroof, push to start, aux port. What kept me from getting a Lexus ES and an Acura TL around the same year was that they required premium gas. With gas prices so high these days, glad I went with the Camry that doesn't require premium fuel.
I keep my cars almost forever and, when you do the math, you're right. It makes a significant difference.
2GRFE is recommended regular unleaded- you will notice a difference running 93+ but my ES350 owners manual states regular
@@schweinfurtraver What year is your ES350? And did you look at the gas cap as well? This has been a hotly debated topic. Toyota 3.5 says regular and Lexus says premium and nobody has the answer as to why this is as it is EXACTLY the same engine.
@@glennnichols4220 If you go to your Lexus Dealer and request them to show you in writing they will: in 2012 Lexus changed the requirement for premium fuel in the Lexus models with the 2GRFE engine (ES350/RX350) to regular- Lexus Models such as the GS350 or IS350 have a 2GRFSE engine (direct and port fuel injection) those engines remain a requirement for premium fuel- but again, from 2012 on (the latest ES/RX 350's with the new 2GRFKS engine) which has replaced the 2GRFE- I'm not sure on fuel recommendation- I don't own one so not my concern- but Lexus models with the 2GRFE after 2012 up to the time Toyota started installing the 2GRFKS engine, only require regular fuel- I've seen it in writing at the dealer- prior to 2012- yes, they recommended/required premium on the Lexus Models with the 2GRFE, but after no. Hope this helps-
I got super lucky and bought a 2001 GS430 for a grand... best $1000 i ever spent!!! Its old and makes weird noises but the engine and transmission works like a charm...leather is worn out but its still comfy and the heat seats work...made in Japan!!!
Walking in to a Lexus dealer... “I’m here to check out your flying magic carpet rides.”
Lmao I’m so down to say that when I buy new Lexus 😂😂😂😂
Make sure they change the transmission fluid ASAP
I had never considered a Lexus until I was car shopping for 6 weeks. This past March, I saw a 2015 ES 350 on the dealer website. I drove out there at 10:00 pm on a Saturday night and there it was, sitting up on the platform as "the featured vehicle". I had to have it. There were other Ford sedans a couple years newer for a couple thousand more! I got in to the dealership early the following Monday and told them I wanted to drive it. Drove like a dream. That's how I picked up a 2015 with 73k miles and Premium package (plus many a la carte items from Luxury added on like heated/cooled seats, wood trim steering wheel and shift knob, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Parking Assist) for $17,899. That is the day I became a Lexus owner for life. I will never drive domestic again (especially not Chrysler, holy rust bucket oil burner of a van). 😊 They require more maintenance and they rust prematurely.
I bought an 2007 Es350 8 years ago with 125,000 kms for $17,000. It’s now at 325,000 kms and I just had to put rotors and pads on it. Other minor stuff like rear valve cover gasket, coils, plugs, o2 sensor and MAF sensor. The only major thing was the alternator, but it still got me home. That’s amazing after 8 years and 200,000 kms of trouble free driving. I plan on driving this for a lot longer.
Have you been changing the transmission fluid regularly?
We got a 2018 Lexus ES350 2 months ago, it only had 8500 miles on it, I love it.
$15-20k?
@@prateekbali4396 I'd say closer to $25K
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Exactly "The Relentless Pursuit Of Perfection." Thanks Scotty for reminding folks about Lexus.
Lexus never fails to give Scotty organism
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5:08 SNOW TIRES... need to be put on all four wheels otherwise the back end of the car will slide out as you corner and when you stop hard.
Good video 👍
@Sgt. Slaughter - SNOW TIRES certainly CAN be put on all four wheels if desired, yet NOT necessary. Ehhh?
Sergeant is right,
Got to put snow tires on all four and if you have chains you got to put them on all four,
Under very very snowy and icy conditions the back end will come around.
Had brand new snow tires on my 2014 Ford fusion and regular somewhat worn all weather tires on the back.
The back broke loose and I was able to save it & recover but it started me going white-haired.
@@icost4671 that happened because you had crappy tires in deep snow, not because they were all-season. Lol.
@@ToneCabinet Yeah , I was trying to Get by on the cheap 😳
Snow tires on only the front - you need to re-think that. The back end will break free and you will spin out.
I'm so used to listening to Scotty had 1.5 speed that when I hear his normal voice it sounds weird
I just bought a 2010 Lexus LS 460 and I love it. I don’t think I will ever buy different car ever again. Lexus LS or GS forever and ever
Now if we could just stop all the warning lights on all Lexus vehicles, that would be a GOD sent.
Sold my ‘07 GS 350 in April for $6k. 140k miles, green with tan leather, never wrecked, new tires and brakes, but on its 3rd AC system. Tried to get 7k in Tampa market but after 2 weeks on Craigs lowered price and sold to first to see it. Miss that car
100k "low mileage" 😀 So many cars ready for the junkyard at 100k.
Bought a Tacoma with over 200K----But it's a Toyota, so maybe still good for another 300K. That's more than I'll live to put on it.
I know, both of my honda civics I bought with over 100K and seemed like new to me!
If it’s poorly maintained or american crap maybe yes
Late 90's, my boss had an LS 400 & I did errands w/ it 4 him. As I remember it, quiet, very quick, comfortable & big. Loved it. 😲
This video is focusing on the ES but own an IS250 and I love my little Lexus. I even named her “Luna” because she’s the color of a dark grey moon lit sky moon 🌚
Same bro, mine’s manual
@@carsandtechwithjj They are such attractive cars. All Lexus IS models are. Scotty Kilmer did a video about why the IS250 is great. On my channel I have a few IS videos posted but not many. Such stylist beauties the IS lineup is.
I have an '02 GS 300. They stopped making the GS 300 last August. Trying to find an IS used. Is the 250 or 300 better? Main thing is I want another V6 engine. Thoughts @scottykilmer?
Man, great video. I think Scotty could make a million a year selling cars if he wanted also. Now I'm hot for a 2009 Lexus!
This is a great ES generation, I'm open to buying the 2012 final year of design, so that I have all the latest updates from the 2009-2012 generation.
I have a 2010 ES350 and I absolutely love it
If you aren't picky look at the 2010+ Avalon. They drive more smoother than the ES model beside the sound proofing, they both offer the same engine.
Lexus' generations are within 3 years so, 07 to 09 and 10 to 12, etc ....
I bought a 2016 RX with ALL upgrade options (including the Mark Levinson 15 speaker surround sound and pano sunroof). Love the ride and quietness and dependability. Scotties right .... the Japanese know how to build a quality luxury vehicle.
2009 ES350 prices just went up 40% while I was watching this.
I got one for 7k 2010
I was fortunate getting a 2010 Mazda 6, I-4, timing chain, port-injection.
333,333 miles hit last night.
2GR-FE engine will be one of the most overlooked, legendary engines of all time for years to come. Super smooth, super reliable, plenty of power. It's not as crazy as the 2JZ or the LS engines, but they have their place.
That explain why they kept updating this engine. I was thinking about finding the current Lexus with the 2gr engine, 2gr fks are something.
Owell, already have both 2009 Sienna and 09 Camry XLE, both with the 2 gr-fe engine, lol.
After using them for 16 years they better be reliable :) Performance and gas mileage isn't anything that special compared to most other V6's though (say for example the J35 from Honda). The timing chain vs belt is nice though.
The 2gr-fe is a very loud engine though. That's one thing I hate about it. Others than that, the engine is very reliable.
@@SuperMan-uj7dh you may have one with the timing chain. My 07 has a timing belt and it's still very quiet with 140k on it. That's the main benefit to the belt that Scotty doesn't mention.
My 2010 Corolla with 325k original miles still runs great I love it!!!
Nice scenery Scotty! Better than it was in Texas!
My wife was driving around in a then-new Chrysler minivan since 2015. It was a wonderful vehicle for us while the kids were young & growing up, but of course, reality set in, major repairs were around the corner. The mechanic recommended a different, more reliable vehicle. My father, who died in '99, knew Toyota products were super reliable. Scotty reinforced this understanding for me. The kids are older, and the wife wanted a "reliable vehicle". So, of course, I went out and got her a 2018 Lexus GX450. She LOVES ❤ it.
As a car person I'm still genuinely amazed at how many people don't get their cars checked via diagnostic and don't get their codes cleared
I bought a ’02 ES300 for $7000 in April and put an alternator, and timing belt, but I didn’t know the history on the vehicle. It had less than 130K on it when I bought it.. It has been a great vehicle and I have no regrets..
I run three Cars with timing belts still, As a Diesel Mechanic I make sure they're good to go, I like how smooth timing belt engine's run.
Scotty Kilmer, the advocate of the timing chain.
I had one car with a timing belt, never again. What a nuisance.
@@Shauma_llama Some of the 1uz's go 180 thousand miles before throwing the belt, and if you aren't racing them legend has it that the valves and pistons will survive...that's not bad ,and to be honest it's not that hard to replace at home as long as you can produce enough torque to brake the cam bolt free.
He's more like the timing chain spokesman.
@@Shauma_llama my 2000 Subaru Impreza is 372,000 km an still kicking. The most reliable car I ever have. 😍. But I'm not saying that timing chain isn't the way to go, I myself very surprised of the performance of my timing belt.
@Mild Child very interesting
Scotty, I just got an 07 ES, the highest package (ultra luxury) at 130k miles, 1 owner, for $7k! It looks brand new! The original owner had the faulty water pump repaired at 60k! So major of the problem of that year was solved!
I heard new dodges have hand warmers on the tailgate just incase u got to push it 😂
Wow I love this video because I just bought 3 months ago a 2011 ES 350 for $11,300, and now I know I got a great deal!!
Scotty, I love your enthusiasm!
My 1st Lexus was the 2008 ES 350! I currently have the GS 350 F Sport RWD and I love it.
I have an 09 ISF, been waiting for the GSF to drop enough to buy one, 2nd hand.
@@uhtred7860 I’d trade my GS for the GSF as well!
@@AllEyezOnRod I love my ISF to bits but the GSF is another step ahead in every way.
Just like riding a flying carpet! :0
I had a similar story with my Acura RL. Original owner drove it for 10 years, then I bought it last year from the same Acura dealership.
I own a 2017 es300h and it's amazing the high quality materials they use as well great mpg.
Another advantage of a hybrid car is the brakes last 3 times longer. That's a $1000 savings every few years. Toyota / Lexus hybrid batteries also last 15 years or longer.
@@danmarjenka6361 I couldn't agree more
I was going to buy an ES350, until I found out that the seat backs DON'T FOLD. So I got a V6 Camry instead.
They're the best which I prefer the Avalon or the Camry XLE model over ES350. Avalon you get a way better comfort while Camry it is more nifty like sport feeling.
Sometimes I watch other videos and they remind me of what you tell people. I saw one today of a mechanic. He was working on a VW. He said, "ohhhh. It's got the broken lights on. This is actually the normal state for a Volkswagen. Everything is fine here" 🤣
Someone in my town has a VW Golf that says "NO CEL." I thought about making my GTI say the P0xxx code from turbocharger overboost.
Bought a 2000 GS 300, the guy wanted $4,000, but I talked him down to $2,000. It needed a shift solenoid, shocks, brakes, and tires. That's it. The leather has no cracks, none of the wood is faded, the plastic is still jet black, everything looks, sounds, and rides great. Even that 21 year old paint!!
Of course you did. You didn't talk anyone down 50% off the price of a car. Stupid. It is a 22 year old vehicle and no way was he going to get 4k for it unless it hade 70k miles on it
That's an amazing price. I have a 2000 GS 300 since new. It's been amazing and feels just broken in. And yes...paint is actually still like new except for a few rock chips. Great buy. Straight 6 for the win.
@@glennnichols4220 I live in California. 1996 Honda Civics with over 200,000 miles are going for no less than $1,600 if they don't have a check engine light. He definitely would've gotten $4,000 if someone else would've seen it. People out here are always tryna come up.
@@ryanriley181 2JZ gang. Yeah, it's an awesome car. I love everything about it and if I had the opportunity to buy one brand new, I would!
@@glennnichols4220 they go for 5.5k - 9.5k+ on autotrader. Go look. He likely did get a good price. Bullet proof straight 6...2jz. You probably don't know anything about these.
Your tips are gonna help me get a new car without shitbox problems ty sir
You always have to be careful when buying a used car.
2003 Lexus ES300's are also very reliable. I purchased one in March 2020 and have not done anything to it other than routine service.
these are great tips! love everything you show. Thank you Mr. Scotty
The key to keeping your headlight lenses clear and not attacked by the UV of the Sun as bad is ALWAYS refrain from getting ANY wax on them. The volatile solutions in waxes attack the surface molecules of the plastic and damage the molecular lattice and that allows the sun to rear its ugly head on them. Another way to get more longevity from them is to put "eyelids" on them in those cases where you have not placed a cover on the entire car.
Just bought a 2004 es 330, with 170,000
Amazing ride!!!
If you got a good one, that can be a really great car.
I’m looking to buy exact same 2004 175k miles for $3000 was worried but seems to have many miles left from
R easing comments.
I have a 2009 RX 350 being delivered soon. It only has 60k miles! I can't wait to get it!
One of the faults is probably “Excessive garbage in car.”
1:41 looks like it could use a motor mount
one winter i only put snow tires on the front of my 86 subaru and was going 45 on highway 20 and did a 360 and bounced off the snow bank , if you are going farther than around town or country yes you do need 4 snow tires
Don’t care for the new Honda’s or Toyota’s. The turbo and auto stop engine functions are trash.
What is your favorite year for each?
You can still buy Honda's without Turbos if you're not wanting the TOP trim models, I did, Couldn't be happier with 36.6 MPG.
Absolutely Scotty! I have the 1998 Lexus LX470 350,000 miles, and the 2010 Lexus GX460 100,000 I will never part with either of them! Cheers from Tennessee
This older Lexus doesn't have the big ugly grill that the new ones have
Yes, those are horrible and I would never consider buying one of those.
If the grill is so ugly ...... why Nissan, Hyundai, and a few other top brands copying it?
@@kansaidan2302 Because they are idiots. Nissans and Hyundais are low quality trash vehicles so it is not surprising that they would make their cars look the part, too. I hate to state the obvious but you asked the question.
@@goahead3995 To each his own I guess...but I'll keep my 1992 LS 400 until Lexus decides to dump that grill. I definitely don't want an American car unless it was built in the 40s, 50s or 60s...
That grill is a deal-breaker for my wife; she just hates it!
Thank you! That Lexus IS a great car I have the Pebble beach edition and have 300. K on it. I discover one thing that can be prevented is that when you overfill the car the vehicle start to have different alerts and sometimes the transmission does not work well but when you fill the car with gas and don’t overfill all of these issues goes away. Thank you!! D
I have a stack of beauty covers in my shop, I hate them, I remove them, and then I stack them up so they can watch in horror as I do the same to all their brothers and sisters!
@Peter Dudas = your post is UNCLEAR. i.e. "...so they (who/what is they?) can watch in horror as I do the same to all their brothers and sisters! (what/what are the brothers and sisters?!?) Ehhh?
@@warriormanmaxx8991 all of the above are referencing beauty covers. You never know these days, they might identify as Male or female or even something else... and I am assuming they think of other beauty covers as part of the family so brother/sister?
8:46 look at the owners waiting for Scotty to finish the video, under the three 😂😂😂
It was very hot that day.
Scotty “freezing cold air” Kilmer
Also stops "straight as a dime"- apparently he ran out of arrows :)
Niece bought a 2004 ES 330 with 74 thousand miles for 3900 a few months ago. Faded paint and faded gps radio unit. Timing belt just changed for the sale. Runs like a dream.
Good day to you Scotty hope you're staying cool, it's hot here in Chicago!
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