If you put the key in the driver side door and turn it backwards to unlock but HOLD the key in the unlock position - it will roll down both front windows and the sunroof. If you hold it in the forward position it will lock all the doors and close the front windows and sun roof.

2000'es300 with 231K miles, original engine and trans. Still running great. 300K here we go. Best car ever!!!!

I just bought a 99 and I am very pleased. For a 20 year old vehicle it is amazing in quality and performance. Definitely smooth as butter.

My 98 es300 went to 400k, had to change the transmission once. Eventually junked it but I just bought a used one with 250k miles for $2800. Its 2000 model platinum edition in a pearl white color. Owner recently had rebuilt the transmission and fixed the leaky power steering issue they commonly have. Hoping I can drive to 500k. One of the best cars ever made by Toyota! Legendary and built to last!

I got lucky and bought a silver used one for only $1100 on craigslist as my first car. It also only has 150k miles on it. Its been about 6 months in, and the car drives so smooth and quietly. Im so happy I made the decision to get this car.

I have my white Lexus ES300 2000 and it runs great. Car has 140 k on it and runs butter smooth. But yes, when turning the corners it definitely feels like a boat. Just got the transmission fluid replaced and really have no complaints. Great vehicle

You’re a good story teller.. very soothing to listen

Wow this is such a clean Es. The cars of this era that had this engine really need that 5th gear. You can kinda feel it when driving on the highway. Doesn’t feel terrible but if you’ve driven anything else, you know it needs that extra gear

Have the same year with the same exact color, i just bought it 2 weeks ago with only 150k on it! Definitely going to put another 100k or more on it! Love this car!

Man I love this car,I have the platinum edition 2000 Lexus es300 🥰it’s my dream car,,this car won’t let you down lol

At 22:55 you mention the acceleration is linear - I have had a 1998 ES300 for 12 years and a 2000 ES300 for 4 years (16 years cumulative with the ES300) and if you get on an empty highway and go about 25-30mph and then put the pedal down enough that the car accelerates but DOES NOT SHIFT gears ... you'll see it accelerates linearly till about 3000 rpm and then at 3000 you'll feel a boost that will put you back in your seat a bit - there's a definite boost at the 3000 rpm point. If you pay attention to your acceleration (acceleration done somewhat gently but firmly) you will definitely start to see that there IS a boost at 3000 and above. It is there ... you will start to notice it after you drive it enough.

For its age that Lexus is in very good condition. Good video.

Just bought my 01’ ES300 with 222k Miles . It feels solid and reliable cuz it was well taken care of . Dark gray with gray leather , no rips. I’m going to tint the windows front and back and change all dome and courtesy lights with LED so it seems more modern and bright ! I have less anxiety driving it unlike my BMW X5 which has been draining my pockets

My ES300 is at 300,130 miles

Very good video! You provided lots of good information and features this car had that I would have never known. Thanks for the thorough review!

2000 was also the first year HID Xenon headlights was an option on the ES300. Unusual in that they had it in a reflector housing, not projector. I have this on my 2000 es300 platinum edition, and they are brighter than my 07 gs450h headlights.

That was my first car Love it but it rip Aug 2019 from a rear end accident . Purchasing a new one in 2020 goals come true!

Very helpful I plan on getting a 2000 Lexus es300 really soon

Great Vid, I just picked up a 2000 with 105,000 miles 1 owner . I’m super happy and excited !!!

That thing is clean AF

Thank you for the review. I am in the process of purchasing one. The 2000 Very detailed and well done.

Good video. I was all set to look at a 1999 es300 and it was sold the day it was listed.

"Buttery Smooth" Love it!!

You can adjust that triangle piece that the window rolls up into next to the window and it will resolve the wind noise issue

Beautiful bro 👍🏼 I had the same one “””now I have a 2001 gray no heated seats but wooden Steering wheel

Had a 2002 XV20 before, a Camry GXE with a 2.2L engine Twas a good car, cools AC, good suspension, easy to maintain Also had quad multi reflect glass headlights (Hella) Thanks for sharing Cheers from the Ph 🇵🇭

Nice ride! Very clean.

Immediately shouted “I DO DECLARE “ as soon as the video music hit ✍️🤙

It's nice man. I got exact same Lexus mines black tho. We should def meet up and make black and white version of this video. I'm in Concord ✌🏼

My Camry had the same steering wheel and I miss it. My new one feels slightly smaller, but thicker and the three spokes means you can’t place a hand at bottom center (I know you technically aren’t supposed to anyways).

Hi there, Love the video! Super clean man. Do you have links to any of the stuff you bought? Headlights, Front grill Or anything else you can recommend?

My grandmother has a 2001 Lexus ES300 which has two tone paint grey the bottom but the rest of the car is black. A few chips in the paint here and there but looks nice enough people constantly offer her money to buy the car. I'm 5-11 and I find I can't really get the best seating position when I drive it. Also I think the climate controls I said a little bit too low in the dash for a push button layout like that. Other than those complaints the very quiet nice riding car.

Good job! Thank you.

About to buy one of these, platinum edition, black exterior and black interior with 116k miles. Looking forward to doing my commute in this now.

Good looking cars to this day. I have its sibling, the Avalon.

I drove a very similar 2001 to 185k miles - I know that it is still running fine.

Very clean ES 👌🏽

legendary car

Beautiful

I am so jealous! I currently have an Audi A4 B8 & it is slowly bleeding by bank account white.

I really miss that car. Rides so good. Still have a gs300 2002 has electronic throttle, so annoying and not as responsive and smooth as the mechanical wire. **Owned 2010 ES, 2014 ES, 2019 Camry, 2007, 2012 Highlander, 2005 ls430, 2002 gs300, Avalon 2004, 2009 Avalon... This ES car is my favorite, mine was 99, but preferred the 2004 Avalon that had door frame around the mirror, but otherwise same car and ES handles better and rides so smooth at 95mph, better than all the aforementioned cars except maybe LS, but it's so sluggish feeling. Plus all their new cars have terrible uncomfortable seats. After about 2007 depending on model.

Thanks for sharing this. I actually own one - same year, model, but different color of course. Anyway, the previous owner’s lack of care, w the exception of on-time oil change, caused me an additional &1200 (parts/labor) for a new catalytic converter. It ran smooth prior to getting part but even better now. There’s some cosmetic issues & some other minor fixing to be made but overall, per my mechanic which I agree, this car can last another 5-10 years if taken care of properly. I don’t drive it much anyway, only 20-50 miles a week. So ya definitely this car is a keeper. I do have question maybe y’all can help me. My reverse light seemed to be not working. Replaced bulbs etc, but cant figure out what else to do to fix it - any advise y’all?

what year did the ES300 emblem transfer onto the trunk? I have a '92 with the emblem on the taillight just like this car, but I've seen some later models than mine (97's etc.) with emblem on trunk. Is this just a custom change that ES owners do themselves or did Lexus move the emblem up after a certain year?

thinking of buying a 1997 model. are there any issues with that year?

My mom has this car and she had hers for 3 years but now in 2019 she uh...kinda got hers a bit rigged from the front like it has scratches and papa kinda did that because we didnt had any other cars cuz he had to go too work and all my siblings went to work except for me my bro and my mama so now my father has an pickup truck.

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Great car that all i want is a lexus i don't want another car.

Mines a 98, 156k on it. (Baby) I paid 750 lol what a steal. Yours is clean too man, very classy 👌

I love my 2000 ES 300 with only 134,000 miles. !!!

This is how Doug D Should do his test drives.

I got one just like it same year but nicer mine got tint windows all way around with only 138,000 miles super clean and sharp very smooth and strong 💪🏻 I will let it go for $5000

Sounds loud compared to my camry. But actually it's 99% the same. My camry is from the same age and it has more extras in it. But I'm jealous to that sunglass holder. Mine does not work like that :D

What do you think of an '02 with 160k miles? And what to be aware of when inspecting it. Thank you.

Do you still have this car? Is so, how many miles are not on it? There is a 2001 in my Neighborhood for sale with 34,000 miles. It is the same color as yours. I am thinking about purchasing it.

Just get a 2000 Lexus es300. I am in San Francisco. Any idea where to change time belt and maintenance?

How is the lexus now?

good vid

Nice Lexus bruv, I got the same thing but black. Mines alittle banged up cause of the previous doesn't know how to drive but still great car. Low miles too.

I like the body of this ES much more than the refresh the following year 2002. But the interior of this model feels less luxury, and there's no rear AirCon/heat.

Has anyone taken it on any road trips recently and what kind of maintenance have you had?

My 99es300 is struggling at only 120k miles , I have a shit ton of problems with the catalytic converters

How much did you pay for it?

Nice es.. You need to tint it

How much you pay for it! I'm buying one tomorrow for 2500$. Has 103k miles

I'm looking at a 2000 Lexus es300 (same engine) all the fluids are clean, but this car will be bought at an auction for really cheap, however it has 255k miles, is it worth it? the rest of the car is in great shape except low coolant and gas cap replacement. (It will sell around 400$) can't start the car because the auction doesn't have a key, so it's a risk. but for so cheap...

Do you still own it? If so How many miles does it currently have

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I got a 97 same thing nothing diffrent

Clean!

Nice review! I'm curious…where is your country of birth? What is your native language? You have some interesting speech patterns. I'm a language teacher. TIA.

you are from the USA?

How many miles do you average per gallon?

Is one of these for 4,000 with 122,759 over priced

Lexus

Make a new video

Not crazy about the steering wheel? I actually don't mind the bigger airbag compartment. The overall look of the wheel is fine for my taste. If you want to see ug ug ugly, I can't stand the mid to late 2000's parts bin looking hideous chevy steering wheels, they were even putting them on the Camaros ack....

No 60/40 split rear seat.

i love this car. it's so boring and understated, takes skills to look this bad.

Just to correct you this body style has been made since 1992

So you consider this "coo-pay" esque car a beater huh?

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One of the worst most problematic cars ever made! The car was a rag when it came out and it's a rag now. It's a turd on wheels.