I still own the 2005 ES330 with 140,000. I've replaced the headlights, alternator, timing belt, etc. This is still an excellent car & and has a superb ride especially since I replaced the motor mounts. I do most of the work myself so it saves labor charges. I have every option on the car and purchased it with 12 miles in 2005.

My 2005 ES330 was bulletproof! It was a solid car! One of the best Lexus vehicles I ever owned.

I used to have a 2004 ES330 and I lost it in an accident. I wanted another one but my family insisted I get something newer so I looked around for something else. Stumbled upon a 2012 es350 and man, it was beautiful. Never cared for the 350s of this gen before, but I’ve heard it’s a much nicer car to sit in rather than to see in photos. All the complaints I had with the looks were nonexistent when I sat inside it for the first time. The only problem is that I feel like the sidewall being a little smaller makes the 330 ride way more soft and smooth, but the 350 is way quicker, doesn’t have a timing belt, way more fuel efficient, and just a bit more modern. I love the 330, but I’ve grown a soft spot for these 350s. Other than the 350 feeling a bit more rough, they ride identically with the same Lexus floaty feel. It’s definitely a great upgrade if you want a direct upgrade to the 330 instead of getting one of the newer 350s that don’t really have the Lexus charm to them

Just bought an 07 es350 with a little under 25k miles on it. Always garage kept and in like new condition. Hoping it lasts me a long time. Glad to see all the positive comments, very reassuring.

Cool chill vid...I recently picked up a 2000 ES300 and its crazy to see how similar the interiors of these are so similar!

The video we didn't know we needed

Amazing video. I just love this era of Lexus and Toyota

I just bought a 2005 es330. It does not have the nav package but it only has 56,000 miles. I had an ls400 which I loved but my wife totaled it. Took me 5 years to find the ls400 with the proper records and well taken care of. Took me around 18 months to find this one. I like the ride better in the 400 but the 330 is close. I think the es330 will last me for many many yrs. Both of these were the Pearl White. Gotta love Lexus. Nice video. BTW, My ls400 had over 600,000 miles and was just as tight as ever. I divorced that wife...lol

I really like your 3 car garage and huge driveway ! Oh, and the attached house .

The 300/330s are absolutely gorgeous

We have a 2008 Lexus ES350 with 178k miles, and a 2006 Toyota Solara Convertible 3.3 with about 182k miles! Both still run like new! Just preventative maintenance needed. These cars are just SO RELIABLE! These are phenomenal cars in terms of power (more so the 3.5, the 3.3 isn't extremely fast), refinement, comfort, space, and reliability. Not to mention they're fantastic in the snow 😊 the Camry platform is just a well designed platform.

My 2002 ES300 has 178k miles, such an amazing car. I’m the 2nd owner, bought it in 2021 w 160k miles. Replaced these original parts within first year of purchase: Alternator, starter, flex pipe, AC compressor (working but screeching), all 4 struts (rears were leaking). Love this car, super soft ride , interior quality is outstanding. Everything still works perfectly, Lexus quality is unparalleled I’ll be retiring in the next 3-5 years so I may move up to a 2010-12 ES350. Time will tell, but it will be hard to let go of my 02. I do like the exterior of the ES350 better, sleeker lines and boxier trunk.

Amazing cars, I have ES330 06 it has 220 miles and still like new.

I bought 2010 es 350 same 2fgr engine. Now 120 K with 0 issues. I recently flushed ( return pipe flush) ATF and always change engine oil every 4 K. It is super clean....

I have the 07 es 350 ultra luxury package in pearl white. 155k miles on it. It's such a rare find. I got really really lucky and found it locally only a short drive away. Have it for about a year and a half now My wife loves the smooth ride. It's such a great car especially for Long distance driving. I'm so spoiled by it that whenever I ride in even the brand new GM cars like Chevy or GMC I think something is brocken cause they're so loud inside

Man I got to say that I f.. love the logo on the es 330 on top of the bonnet.

I drive a 2008 es350 that comes with all options including panoramic sunroof and mark levinson surround sound. I couldn't go for a base model after hearing how great the radio sounds. In 2008 they made the mirror smaller and LCD.

I like the older look with the speedometer woodgrain all over

Love the body and lines of the ES 330's. The 350's body especially from the rear remind of a NIssan Maxima. My elderly neighbor owned an 05 with only 59,xxx miles which she only drove to church, market and doctors appointments. She would let me drive it with her of course to the market when she and my family needed groceries. I always loved driving that every chance I got. Currently in the market and hope to find a one owner, clean, low miles ES330 myself.

I bought a 2006 ES330 today with 129,000 miles on it in immaculate condition. Loving it so far!

Just a quick question: how did you get those LED projectors to work on your ES330 that has factory HIDs? The halos ring LED headlamps on the market specifically note incompatibility with HID models. I’m assuming yours had HIDs from the factory because of the nav unit and ML system. My ‘06 with HIDs definitely needs new headlights…afraid wet sanding won’t cut it.

I have a 330 myself but hard to go wrong either way 👍 Not enough wood in the 350 though tbh.

Where did you get the dash mat (cover) on the ES330?

Exhaust leak on that 330, sound like flex pipe

I liked the 330 interior than 350. One of my favourites . Dream of a car. Awsm ride..

I think I like the es350 better to be honest, they did great with the body design but the es330 looks like a great looking car

would you prefer the es330 or the later versions that came after overall? and why? would you choose the LS430 or the ES330? bc ik they both good cars despite the age

Baby, I want more virtual test drive of these beutiful Lexus

Did you replace brakes? If so, did does it make a difference if recommend actual Lexus brakes, OEMs or even higher-end pads/rotors? I recently replaced all 4 ceramic pads being oem's. Pads have a "lifetime free replacement warranty" -from a lesser known garage chain. Feels "different". Seems to need more breaking distance to stop. Maybe just my imagination.

Can we see the ES330's headlights at night?? They look nice!!

good comparison. I personally like the 2008-2011 more. The 2007 lights, i do not like

These models were not available in the Uk at the time we he’d GS series and they got replaced by ES series in 2018.

IMO 02-06 is 2nd best lookinh version thr 1st Is right now generation es350 they look beautiful but nothing but you barely seen any 02-06 on the roads that’s what I love about mines it has it own unique look also that entry luxurious feel currently own pearl white 03 es300 with 121000 miles. Need to get the thermostat change but other than that Amazing I’m stuck in the Lexus family 😩

I have the same 07 ES and I love it but your 05 looks sooo much sexier. Does your 07 have the notorious transmission flare problem? Mine has it and I’ve heard it’s pretty common. Only happens the first 5-10 mins on cold starts

Which ones better and which one’s more reliable

I feel like the ES 330, although a great car, was still in the stage of "souped up camry". The ES 350 is when lexus took it to another level in luxury and tech, and it's workhorse camry underpinnings were much less obvious. It was cutting edge in 2007, and has aged very well. And I still have yet to sit in a more comfortable seat, even though I have a BMW 4 series now with the upgraded seats

Es330 any day just like the camry xle like there design

I’m thinking of buying a 2004 lexus es330 with 175k miles on it for $3000 seller says it has no problems only thing is that the dash screen has loose wires. Anything you suggest I should look out for when going to look at this car? Please and thank you!!

2006😍

I had 2 options Avalon 08 or es330 06. I was loving the Avalon a bit more

Mine is 203k 05 es330. I can tell you need a o2 sensor based on vsc, engine, and Trac light being on.

So, between the 330 and 350, Which one was quieter to drive and which one had a softer/felt you were riding on a cloud?

IMO after the 330 Lexus started to decline in styling and durability. The 330 has so much more class, more beautiful lines, the interior is more luxurious, the car just feels like a tank built to last. The 350 feels more like a Nissan, cheaper interior feeling, smaller, rougher ride, doesn't feel solid.

Amazon link for your 330 headlights?

HELPppp! buying a 04’ lexus ES330 only 101xxxmiles and it is salvage from a hit on the right front bumper. cleaned up soo nice negotiated to 3k worth it?

I got es350 07 mad nice but the 330 more gangsta

I basically see everything the es350 has, the es330 has it also.

Where did you get the head lights for the es330?

I personally really like the ES330 more than the ES350 for a few reasons. My mother owns an ‘04 ES330 and it’s sorta optioned but not like yours, but still a very nice high quality car for the money. I’ve also driven my cousins clean ‘09 ES350 many times and I cannot believe how cheap feeling the entire interior looks and feels compared to the older ES330. The door panels feel flimsy and feels so low grade including the dash and center console is made of cheap feeling plastics. It lost the nice padded vinyl trim of the older models, I also like the gauges and wood grain finish better in my mothers ES330. I also think the ES330 rides a little smoother and softer than the ES350. But the power and performance of the ES350 totally surpasses the 330. IMO Lexus really cheapened out that generation of Lexus. I do however like how much bigger the interior is in the ‘09. And the larger seats, because to be honest the ES330 feels pretty tight inside and just lacks the leg room especially in the rear if your of average height. But hands down the ES330 looks a lot nicer inside and the materials used are sturdier and feel more solid. BTW that exhaust leak sounds like it’s coming from the flex-pipe not that CAT. The flex-pipe on these cars typically blow out due to high miles. Beautiful cars though! I can’t believe how clean your ES330 is at that mileage! Just goes to show how well made these Lexus’s are and can hold up for decades.

Those Melted Dashboards suck. Any recommendations

I love and like 2006 more than 2007 …

Very nice area, where do you live?

Was thinking about buying a 05 es 330 with 58k miles but i have a ? Is the maintenance on the car expensive like tune ups oil change etc ?

i have both generations too. my 2003 has 278k and my 2012 has 34k. i still daily the 03 bc i’m waiting for it to die so i can switch over to the 12

How would you describe the steering feel between the two?

I think in es330 have problem on exhaust system the sound is abnormal.

This guy doesn’t do it like Scotty does it😂

Just a year difference

nice video i bet the es 330 needs a cat.converter

Похоже хозяину больше нравитс я ес 330, диски он даже поинтересней поставил . Скажу что подвеска у ес 330 лучше , салон и кожа лучше , двигатель тоже лучше .

The 2006 Toyota Avalon looks a lot like a Lexus, especially the back

Which car do you like more?

The 02 seems more advanced 😭😂

Your check engine light is on (es330)

Are they rwd

These puppies are made in Japan. Now they are in USA mfg

Are we going back to silent movies 🥳👎🏻

Turn the music off if you are doing a car review..

330 engine will last way longer then the 350 engines. FACTS

If you have kids, drive the 330, the 350 has bad crash test ratings.

350 was more of a driver's car

Es330 vs mercedes c300

ES 330 Made in Japan ES 350 Made in Canada

You do not talk !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Waste of time.