We stumbled upon one of these working as a taxi in San Sebastian. The driver told us he had several Mercs (E class) and they started giving him lots of trouble after 100K miles, to the point they weren't worth owning. He told us he had had the ES hybrid for 233K miles with zero issues.
Awesome review. Hybrid vehicles are the future, not EVs, especially Toyota and Honda; they are magnificent. And you changing the oil every 5,000 miles is the best thing you've ever done for your car.
I also have a '23 ES300h UL and have to say it is the most comfortable, smoothest car I've ever owned. Mine only has 13k miles on it though 😄😄 I hope to keep it a long time!
This car is the one, I'm using it on Uber Black and boy I'm very happy with it, Lexus got it right with this one, it's also a head turner due to it's uniqueness and quiet confidence.
It qualifies for Uber Black in your area? I was able to only use it for Lyft Black and Uber Premier. It didn’t qualify for Uber black in my areas of service.
@@ryanhablitzel I'm in South Africa, sorry I forgot to mention that bit, it does qualify in my country but there's very few Lexus Uber Blacks, the most are BMW's and Mercs
after going through so many car reviews and the lexus's by far seem to have satisfied the customer the best, not a single bad thing to be said about these cars.
Your fuel door seems to be broken. With my ES MY2024 it stays at least open, there is a build in mechanism for that. And when it is open the flimsy cap is not a big issue. You should get the door checked.
Der ES 300h ist das Beste was es in seiner Klasse gibt.Das Fahrwerk ist ein Traum,weich und so super soft,aber so gut das auch Kurvenreiche fahrten Laune machen.Dazu diese Göttliche Ruhe.Mit Verstand gefahren schaft man 3,2-3.6 l Im Alltag 4,0-4,4 l Wer mehr Verbraucht denkt beim fahren nicht mit. Hybrid fahren bedeutet nicht schleichen,sondern die Physik Sinnvoll nutzen Probleme hatte ich noch nie. Km Heute 187300
Does the car's computer require you to change the oil at 5k? I don't think that's necessary unless the car tells your when to change. The car already factored in a buffer and oils last easily 10k miles.
The manufacturers recommended oil change interval is 10k. I choose to change the oil every 5k. It’s a simple extra step to give the car extra longevity in my opinion.
If you dive deeper into the specifics you’ll see that most people’s use doesn’t qualify for the 10k “recommended service and intervals. Oil changes aren’t expensive, just do 5k services.
I currently drive in Tampa, FL where Uber has “Premier” not Black. It does qualify for Premier which is a similar rate to Black. When I used to drive in Phoenix AZ, it did not qualify for Uber Black, but does qualify for Lyft Black.
@@ryanhablitzelThank you! Would you mind sharing the minimum fare you can get in Tampa with a Premier ride? And what year qualifies for Premier? Thanks again!
$2 a mile is typically the minimum for premier. The vehicle must be newer (typically not older than 5 years), but Uber lists all the requirements on their website for the various areas of service.
I do Premier, Comfort, and Uber X - it just depends on how busy things are. I’ve done a few rides in Orlando, but it’s a different market and has Uber Black not Premier.
Getting Uber Premier is rare in Tampa unless you are driving at a surge event. In my opinion, the Tampa market is over crowded with drivers and the money isn’t that good.
Thanks. The NYC market has plunged due to overwhelming drivers and TLC regulations. We can’t go online whenever we want. You can’t get a livery license plate since 2018 and can’t even drive for Uber in NYC. You will be placed on a waitlist that takes 2-3 years to get off.
So you drive Lyft Regular, Lyft Extra Comfort, Uber X, Green, Comfort, Premier? Is that's about it? Or any other class can qualify without paying for a commercial insurance?
No comercial insurance needed. It qualifies for all of the categories listed. I typically try to stick to Lyft Black, Uber Premier, and Comfort. When business is slow, I do Uber X sometimes. I typically don’t do Lyft regular or extra because it doesn’t pay well enough.
The nice option for this model is that it qualifies for Lyft Black and Uber Premiere, but can also work for Comfort or UberX when business is slow. It cashes in big at events in premium only mode.
We stumbled upon one of these working as a taxi in San Sebastian. The driver told us he had several Mercs (E class) and they started giving him lots of trouble after 100K miles, to the point they weren't worth owning. He told us he had had the ES hybrid for 233K miles with zero issues.
Which generation year of the ES did he have ?
These things are workhorses for sure!
I have the exact same model using for part time ride share. It now has 75k miles and 0 issues
Same deal for me 👍🏼
i have 2015, yours ?
Awesome review. Hybrid vehicles are the future, not EVs, especially Toyota and Honda; they are magnificent. And you changing the oil every 5,000 miles is the best thing you've ever done for your car.
This is my first hybrid, but I’m definitely sold. Very happy with this vehicle!
@@ryanhablitzel Great car indeed, enjoy it
I also have a '23 ES300h UL and have to say it is the most comfortable, smoothest car I've ever owned. Mine only has 13k miles on it though 😄😄 I hope to keep it a long time!
Mine is still smooth at 50k!
This car is the one, I'm using it on Uber Black and boy I'm very happy with it, Lexus got it right with this one, it's also a head turner due to it's uniqueness and quiet confidence.
It qualifies for Uber Black in your area? I was able to only use it for Lyft Black and Uber Premier. It didn’t qualify for Uber black in my areas of service.
@@ryanhablitzel I'm in South Africa, sorry I forgot to mention that bit, it does qualify in my country but there's very few Lexus Uber Blacks, the most are BMW's and Mercs
Cool to know!
Great review! This is what we need to know rather than how good the car is when it is new! Surely going to consider getting this one in the future!
Right on 👍🏼
after going through so many car reviews and the lexus's by far seem to have satisfied the customer the best, not a single bad thing to be said about these cars.
They are solid 🏆
Your fuel door seems to be broken.
With my ES MY2024 it stays at least open, there is a build in mechanism for that. And when it is open the flimsy cap is not a big issue. You should get the door checked.
Interesting. The fuel door has been that way for me since day one with zero miles.
The Mark Levinson system is also top notch!
My passenger love it when I crank it up for them!
Der ES 300h ist das Beste was
es in seiner Klasse gibt.Das
Fahrwerk ist ein Traum,weich
und so super soft,aber so gut
das auch Kurvenreiche fahrten
Laune machen.Dazu diese
Göttliche Ruhe.Mit Verstand
gefahren schaft man 3,2-3.6 l
Im Alltag 4,0-4,4 l
Wer mehr Verbraucht denkt
beim fahren nicht mit.
Hybrid fahren bedeutet nicht
schleichen,sondern die
Physik Sinnvoll nutzen
Probleme hatte ich noch nie.
Km Heute 187300
🤓
Haha, I knew I recognized where you were driving. That's Tampa, and you're in the parking lot for Jackson's. I loved that restuarant!
lol your right 🌆
Glad you had comparison to the Tesla when it comes to quality
Lexus is far superior 😎
Does the car's computer require you to change the oil at 5k? I don't think that's necessary unless the car tells your when to change. The car already factored in a buffer and oils last easily 10k miles.
The manufacturers recommended oil change interval is 10k. I choose to change the oil every 5k. It’s a simple extra step to give the car extra longevity in my opinion.
If you dive deeper into the specifics you’ll see that most people’s use doesn’t qualify for the 10k “recommended service and intervals. Oil changes aren’t expensive, just do 5k services.
Agreed. Cheap way to extend your cars life for thousands of miles.
Nice review. I recently purchased the same model, 2021 ES300H UL. Have you found a way for both climate controls to synch with driver side?
They sync to the drivers side control when I tried the car on if I don’t use the passenger side control.
Great car! How many large suitcases you can fit in a trunk? Is it spacious enough?
The trunk is HUGE. I’ve always had enough room for large suitcases. Even fits large golf club bags too.
Where do you drive for Uber?
Does it qualify for Uber Black?
I currently drive in Tampa, FL where Uber has “Premier” not Black. It does qualify for Premier which is a similar rate to Black. When I used to drive in Phoenix AZ, it did not qualify for Uber Black, but does qualify for Lyft Black.
@@ryanhablitzelThank you!
Would you mind sharing the minimum fare you can get in Tampa with a Premier ride?
And what year qualifies for Premier?
Thanks again!
$2 a mile is typically the minimum for premier. The vehicle must be newer (typically not older than 5 years), but Uber lists all the requirements on their website for the various areas of service.
Hi,
Do you only do Uber Premier or UberX also? And if you drive in Tampa, do you always get trios within Tampa or all over FL?
Thank you!
I do Premier, Comfort, and Uber X - it just depends on how busy things are. I’ve done a few rides in Orlando, but it’s a different market and has Uber Black not Premier.
Getting Uber Premier is rare in Tampa unless you are driving at a surge event. In my opinion, the Tampa market is over crowded with drivers and the money isn’t that good.
@@ryanhablitzelWhich location in FL do you suggest driving Uber? Currently, I drive in NYC.
Orlando or Miami would be a better market than Tampa in Florida, but they will likely be a downgrade in business from the NYC market.
Thanks. The NYC market has plunged due to overwhelming drivers and TLC regulations. We can’t go online whenever we want. You can’t get a livery license plate since 2018 and can’t even drive for Uber in NYC. You will be placed on a waitlist that takes 2-3 years to get off.
So you drive Lyft Regular, Lyft Extra Comfort, Uber X, Green, Comfort, Premier? Is that's about it? Or any other class can qualify without paying for a commercial insurance?
No comercial insurance needed. It qualifies for all of the categories listed. I typically try to stick to Lyft Black, Uber Premier, and Comfort. When business is slow, I do Uber X sometimes. I typically don’t do Lyft regular or extra because it doesn’t pay well enough.
@@ryanhablitzel got it! Wish you make tons of money and be safe out there!
Was it worth buying it for rideshare? Like did it pay out big?
The nice option for this model is that it qualifies for Lyft Black and Uber Premiere, but can also work for Comfort or UberX when business is slow. It cashes in big at events in premium only mode.
Is it ok to use regular gas to fill this car up? what gas you use?
Yes! It takes regular fuel. Premium fuel NOT required! It’s a gas saving machine all round!
@@ryanhablitzel Great!
Does the infotainment support android??
Absolutely!
You remind me of cyclops from X-Men. Just saying, i think it's cool.
lol thanks 😎
what tint do you have ?
Xpel 20% ceramic on the back and sides. 70% on the front.
@@ryanhablitzelDo you notice any haze on that ceramic tint?
No haze. I don’t even notice that the tint is there anymore. Crystal clear
so this is UBER car ?
Yes. It’s used for Uber & Lyft
Amazing reliability 🫡
Absolutely