OH NO! Why did Mrs. Wizard buy a dead Lexus ES300! What did she get me into now?

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10 ай бұрын

Mrs. Wizard bought a dead 2000 Lexus ES300! Has she lost her mind? What is the CAR WIZARD 🧙‍♂️ supposed to do with this car?
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@DdDd-ss3ms 10 ай бұрын

I love your wife saying "I feel like it wants to do something" while all sounds coming of the car are scraping sounds as if the transmission is a coffee grinder 😂

@TerryProthero 10 ай бұрын

Well, she's right. It wants to do something. It's just not accomplishing it. If it didn't want to do something, there would be no sounds at all.

@longnguyen-zu1qe 10 ай бұрын

❤😂 She wants to test ur high skills😂😊

@aldenconsolver3428 4 ай бұрын

Well might be wrong here but I think it probably wanted to complete turning the old tranny into glitter. But if you are a half way decent mechanic, or if you are certainly a master like Mr. Wizard, then replacing the transmission is not a bad deal. Ends up making a complete Lexus for 2000 dollars :}

@dominicene3647 10 ай бұрын

The growth of Mrs. Wizard has been awesome. I remember when she was just an occasional voice that came out of nowhere and now she got her own youtube channel. You have officially caught the youtube content creator bug and there's no cure. Congratulations!!!!!

@millechemins8436 10 ай бұрын

i remember that voice of no where, never seen a face like jamy of joe rogan

@1Whipperin 5 ай бұрын

I can easily do without her comments. The Wizard is who I want to hear not his wife's piggybacking.

@chrisd924 10 ай бұрын

Mrs Wizard scored big time... and has found an untapped niche, cause KZfaq's lacking some real world 'mummy wagon' low cost car content. Well done to both of you.

@walnutsandbeastiality866 10 ай бұрын

Is the ES300 a U.S. only model? I'm from Europe and never heard/seen one Heard about the LS400, the IS300 but not this model

@jimberry3159 10 ай бұрын

@@walnutsandbeastiality866 must be the junk version, you can find these all day at junk yards but an LS good luck

@laurieharper1526 10 ай бұрын

@@walnutsandbeastiality866 I think it was based on the Mk5/XV30 Camry, but with nicer interior, lights, etc. I'm in England and Camrys of that age are rare here (I have one of the three dozen or so - they are literally that scarce) and the ES300 was never sold here as far as I know.

@lancenorton1117 10 ай бұрын

@@laurieharper1526 YEP, it is a rebadged Camry but it has every option that a Camry could have.

@alexpetree2038 10 ай бұрын

@@jimberry3159these definitely aren't junk

@akersjon278 10 ай бұрын

Good idea Mrs Wizard. A "how much can we make if we fix it up" or "Wizard flips" series, will be fun to watch.👍

@nuthinbutlove 10 ай бұрын

I would love that!

@mikelarry2602 10 ай бұрын

The Wizard can fix anything.

@bobjohnson205 10 ай бұрын

And more importantly the channel should make money, too!

@golden.lights.twinkle2329 10 ай бұрын

Only possible if you have a spouse who's a car wizard.

@jmorris023 10 ай бұрын

This is a cool idea, a series where you're taking regular cars that are right at the edge and bringing them back.

@SHO1989 10 ай бұрын

Agreed. So satisfying to get a really nice older car brought back to life for not a ton of money. I'm guessing less than $3k all in and this will be a very nice ride.

@popincourt8058 10 ай бұрын

Like someone else’s channel used to do…

@GrimesGarage 10 ай бұрын

Hey that’s my schtick! 😂

@MartinTheBear 9 ай бұрын

Search for uk salvage rebuilds

@darekmistrz4364 9 ай бұрын

I guess you have never seen a car at the edge. This is a really nice car that will definitely have a 2nd, 3rd and 4th life ahead of it.

@maxpaul11 10 ай бұрын

these cars are one of many Toyota best designed! Great platform that runs forever! Nice score Mrs Wizard!

@thoggboogus2560 10 ай бұрын

Yup got one my friends got one all with 300k+ miles and they still drive like new literally the v6 version if the LS in reliability and better handling

@safffff1000 10 ай бұрын

What is nice about Toyota's is they are so dependable the used parts aren't expensive because the demand for the parts are low

@golden.lights.twinkle2329 10 ай бұрын

Runs forever but doesn't drive forever!

@hell5457 5 ай бұрын

Does it usually have transmission problems?

@anthonyslazas6413 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like something Tyler would do. Too bad he can't charge her for his services

@jmorris023 10 ай бұрын

Tyler's fallen in love with making super car videos that no one wants to watch. He hasn't made a video like the Lincoln Towncar Nicolaus Edition or the Isuzu Vehicross in a long time. It's almost like the Wizard is taking over that niche.

@gabopenav 10 ай бұрын

He surely can ;)

@vanpenguin22 10 ай бұрын

Men unannouncedly buy cars. Women unannouncedly buy everything else. Plot twist: Wizard comes home from work the following day with a thousand bucks work of stuff from Bed Bath and Beyond.

@NSNBPEINFLDTECH 10 ай бұрын

Tyler would just buy the cheapest one possible. This car seems to be in very good shape other than a totally useless transmission

@Sonny_McMacsson 10 ай бұрын

@@jmorris023 Didn't he just do one on an HHR panel? Seems pretty regular, even if rare.

@jorgehuerta9593 10 ай бұрын

Definitely worth fixing and keeping!!!! Don't sell it you guys!!!! Way to go!!!!

@jorgehuerta9593 10 ай бұрын

I'm a transmission shop mechanic myself sir...

@Mavis308 10 ай бұрын

My dad had a 1997 white ES300, bought new. Put 229,000 miles on it. Driver’s seat was worn because he commuted 62 miles each way to work. The radio display either didn’t work or pixelated, but the radio itself did work. He wasn’t spending $500 at the time to replace it. He replaced it in 2005 with a ES330.

@805NAVE 10 ай бұрын

He’s a brilliant man. I have both haha. My first car was and IS my 05 ES330. Bought with 180k miles 6 years ago, now at 314k. Still perfect. And I just picked up a 2001 ES300 for $3k, almost flawless , runs and drives perfect , 190k mi, gray / gray.

@RT22-pb2pp 10 ай бұрын

had 98 es300 my radio did same got alpine for 150 bucks with mount kit from crutchfield, did same in my 03 camry when multi disc jbl decided to keep one disc in and only played it and radio LOL

@jerry6711 7 ай бұрын

Hi. You never had any transmission problems?@@805NAVE

@connorgallegos1906 10 ай бұрын

As the owner of a 98 ES with almost 400k, love seeing more content being made on this generation of ES

@jabriel5806 9 ай бұрын

Same here 😌 ‘98 with 270k

@jerry6711 7 ай бұрын

Hi. How long did your transmission last?

@jerry6711 6 ай бұрын

@@JakeforJesus Do you know at what mileage the gearbox was rebuilt?

@ThatFoo.frmTha713. 6 ай бұрын

@@jabriel580698 with 198k miles.

@user-hk9pn1iy8g 5 ай бұрын

@@jerry6711do you take it on road trips recently and what kind of maintenance have you had?

@petrolbokehlicious 10 ай бұрын

Given how nice the condition of the rest of the car is, it really deserves a remanufactured transmission with all the durability upgrades available done to it, as these slushboxes are not particularly famous for their longevity: a used one might not last you long. And you are always so adamant about not having to do the same disassembly and reassembly work over and again to fix the same issue.

@ZEVONLIN 10 ай бұрын

The transmission in this car is very durable. You just don't see many in this condition. Agood used one is a safe bet

@RT22-pb2pp 10 ай бұрын

03 camry v6 with same engine trans from lexus 300 330k and is fine had older 98 es300 bought it with 350k drove for 2 yrs never had a moments trouble ot of it and sold it a almost 400k for what I paid for it 2 yrs before.

@colinhealy4437 10 ай бұрын

Mrs wizard is right .A great car that needs to be kept on the road.an English channel called High Peak Autos on KZfaq does this kind of thing and it's great to see cars being kept from scrapyard. The epitome of sustainability. Its so nice to see a couple working so well together and being rewarded for their hard work. Stay safe

@MrSweetHart6976 10 ай бұрын

9:31 a rule of thumb when older Toyota/Lexus radiators turn light brown like that, replace them ASAP. The discoloration means the plastic is getting weak and will start cracking and creating leaks. The new ones are pretty cheap and easy to replace

@paulsz6194 10 ай бұрын

I noticed that too.., That’s probably means it’s an original Lexus radiator. Great to se it has lasted that long. But I think the moment your try & remove the radiator hose, the outlet to the radiator will break up.

@jeffsullivan3101 10 ай бұрын

What a shame, these are such great cars. I would just put in a new radiator since that upper tank is getting the patina of death. They seem to start failing when the plastic on the tank starts to turn brown. Rock auto has a Denso replacement radiator for around $120 and you would get a clean trans cooler in the deal.I have a '01 Camry V6 which is basically the same car mechanically with only 89k on the clock, plan on keeping it forever.

@NSNBPEINFLDTECH 10 ай бұрын

That's a really good point.. why flush out an old trans cooler and still need a new radiator soon anyway. Likely save time and (normally) money in the long run

@bikeman1x11 10 ай бұрын

@@NSNBPEINFLDTECH best to replaced the cheap parts and it will run for another 23 yers

@stevemcdaniel7990 10 ай бұрын

Good point, Jeff! The brown patina on the radiator is the early warning sign of the dreaded strawberry milkshake of coolant/trans fluid mixture that older Toyotas can develop. I'm sure the Wizard is on top of that!

@neilduncan8657 10 ай бұрын

Yes this car is basically a V6 Camry.....I have had two Camry's.....with maintenance it will easily exceed 300K miles I have the 4 cylinder 5SFE slow but very reliable

@Beer_Dad1975 10 ай бұрын

I always treat radiators, particularly if they have a heat exchanger built in, as consumables & replace them after 10 years. As you note, they aren't expensive, and replacing them is an easy DIY job, it's worth the insurance.

@garretttucker5838 10 ай бұрын

That radiator should be replaced also when the plastic tanks start turning that color. It would also be good preventative maintenance for the transmission as well since the cooler for the trans is in the radiator.

@jonnydwolf 10 ай бұрын

I owned these, bought it in 2018 with 125k miles, $2,600. It was immaculate! Great car, too! I hit a buck driving to work one day, insurance gave me $5,000 and I bought the car back from them with a salvage title. Fixed all the smashed in panels and new windshield later it was back to almost immaculate!! Probably one of the better cars over ever owned. Only needed a couple coil packs changed.

@wolfeadventures 10 ай бұрын

How much they charge you to buy it back?

@jonnydwolf 10 ай бұрын

@@wolfeadventures less than $200

@eVerProductions1 10 ай бұрын

Wow what a deal, sucks though what happened. But I appreciate your value on the car, no one understands how good these 90’s Lexus are. All made in Japan from the finest craftsman that have honed their skills to gain the title of Lexus takumi which is a high rank, built by the finest Toyota craftsman’s who will make sure no panel gaps, no creaking, no rattles and no mistakes even if it’s Friday and almost time to clock out these Lexus are built with care

@TheSleepingonit 10 ай бұрын

Insurance sells for scrap value

@jonnydwolf 10 ай бұрын

@@eVerProductions1 it was a fantastic ride. A step up from the Camry.

@rarerides 10 ай бұрын

Woah, I just bought the exact same car, it's even pearl White! (1998, CLEAN, 190k miles, amazing Nakamichi stereo, and it runs and drives beautiful without a single light on the dash!) And I paid $1300 😜

@beniaminsg 10 ай бұрын

Which state?

@Calilasseia 10 ай бұрын

I'm trying to figure out what hellish abuse that transmission suffered in the past, to end up in that state ... was the previous owner using the car for tractor pulling contests? Apart from the dead box, it's in remarkable shape. Also glad to know I wasn't the only one thinking "toxic chocolate fondue" when that transmission fluid was released :)

@Neo-tn1mc 10 ай бұрын

Original trans fluid

@hell5457 5 ай бұрын

Im close to buying one, i hope the trans is not anywhere near as bad as this one, just under 200k miles, seller says no major nor minor issues at all. The whole point im buying it is because of it's reliability & million mile reputation.

@johnnypetro9314 10 ай бұрын

Mrs. Wizard: I'll have videos on "how to frame your shots" Mr. Wizard: top of head cut off in frame 😂

@jimharper6073 10 ай бұрын

That was intentional ... cuts down on the glare...😁

@davidxavier1396 10 ай бұрын

Love these kind of videos! Can’t wait to see this thing all cleaned up and driving!! Good job mrs wizard!!

@jacksondoering7313 10 ай бұрын

Wizard I’ve taken a ton of your advice when looking for a car, and I picked up a ‘97 ES last summer and have zero regrets! Kind of fun seeing my car on here!

@Trapeznaci 10 ай бұрын

Congrats Mrs Wizards! 👏 I like those rear end on the ES and can't wait the next episode!

@Demy26 10 ай бұрын

Mrs. Wizard looks refreshed.

@TheJohn8765 10 ай бұрын

Lol. Mrs.Wizard coming into her own now that she's a retiree.

@fredrickhaemker8434 10 ай бұрын

Not a retiree, but Life Adjusted Schedule person now. LoL

@QingyuLin 10 ай бұрын

Awesome!! 🎉 I have the exact model of ES300, and still drive it daily. I will definitely follow all the videos!

@torygyberg8837 10 ай бұрын

Great idea, looking forward to more of this type of thing!

@lkajiess 10 ай бұрын

It'd be fun to see Mrs. Wizard do a full detail and paint restoration on this on her channel. I bet you could get this thing looking close to new.

@kellingtonlink956 10 ай бұрын

Great choice, Mrs. Wizard! The very best of luck on your new channel. Thanks for the video.

@ejsvirtualgarage 10 ай бұрын

I enjoy the banter that the Car & Mrs. Wizard have been having lately. Makes it more realistic

@jimscarlett 10 ай бұрын

My parents used to have a 2001 Camry V6 that was basically the same car. It was a tank. Over the years it was wrecked three times, two of them fairly significant. It finally died of road salt cancer after 20 years and only 140k - the rear subframe and its mounting points just weren't safe anymore. It still looked good (except for the Toyota dealer replaced door rusting out after being hit in a parking lot) and the interior was mint, but it was time. Wish it was as clean as this one is! The only things wrong with it at the end other than losing structural integrity were a leaky trunk seal (only sometimes, weird lol) and the backlight on the radio didn't light up anymore. If the unibody were sound I would have put a rear subframe in it and it'd still be kicking today...it could probably take another stop sign runner or two 🤣 The V6 was pretty punchy for its day.

@George-sp9vu 10 ай бұрын

Best of luck with new channel I hope to still see Mrs wizard on your channel.She adds a touch of Glamour and an interesting point of view. Thanks Guy's

@joshuaparlos3845 10 ай бұрын

Excited about the restoring / repairing cars series on this channel! Great idea!!

@golden.lights.twinkle2329 10 ай бұрын

I've always wanted one of these. Competition to buy them is fierce. I once saw a new ad for a low-mileage one appear on Craigslist and called immediately, but someone had beat me to it. Later the lady called me to say the sale had fell through and I was next in line. Before I could get there 2 hours later, she'd already sold it to someone else.

@stevenbaker5099 10 ай бұрын

This brings back memories when I worked at a rental car, and had a few of these in the lot. My favorite were the two-tone gold with beige interior. Hope this car can be fixed. Loves the '97-'01 design (especially the 2000 and 2001).

@notnoel8904 10 ай бұрын

You two are the best couple on KZfaq. I hope for huge success for Mrs. Wizard’s channel.

@boyscouts5000 10 ай бұрын

I'm not surprised that Mrs Wizard finally got her channel. Way to go. I'll be checking it out after this

@christopherkraft1327 10 ай бұрын

Great purchase Mrs Wizard!!! These are very good cars, my uncle had one just like this & he drove it for years!!! My sister & brother in law both drive a Lexus!!! I'm definitely going to check out your new channel!!! 👍👍🙂

@PCUSER486 10 ай бұрын

Had a few of those 90s Es300 camry platform. So reliable, non interference engines also 😊

@neilduncan8657 10 ай бұрын

Correct.....the 4 cylinder (Camry) and the V6 (Lexus and Camry) are non interference so a broken timing belt does suck....but does not ruin the car

@vincentdyer8018 10 ай бұрын

Such a motivated group, love all the content. Excited for the new channel.

@TylerBock-ve5je 10 ай бұрын

just wanted to say i love your videos car wizard and took your advive from your buy this not that video and bought a 2007 mustang with the 6 cylinder engine and it had some small problems i fixed it myself and was wrecked and fixed the body now have a great fun car i hope this car works out for you and mrs wizard

@Sharow98 10 ай бұрын

Love this direction that you’re going down. Working for a Toyota dealer.. this makes my heart happy seeing these old workhorses getting the love that they deserve!

@bigdog8993 10 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing more videos of the process

@lrosengreen 10 ай бұрын

Mrs. Wizard, you add so much to this channel. So glad you are starting your own channel too 😊

@josephkelly4893 9 ай бұрын

Been watching both channels, Mrs Wizards ways is great, well done to you both

@hi_tech_reptiles 10 ай бұрын

Love older Lexus's. Great choice. I want an IS300 Sportwagon myself 😀

@jasonparker3514 10 ай бұрын

Gave my daughter the old 2003 ES 330...now has 300K. Spent very little money but timing belts and oil changes. Best car we ever owned!!! Interior and body is mint.

@antonialeitz9179 10 ай бұрын

This is a great series please keep this format up.

@bradhatch9851 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for Mrs wizard ,Mr wizard you have a great person hope the Chanel keeps going up

@KuntalGhosh 10 ай бұрын

i think the whole process of this should be documented in the 2nd channel , like dropping the transmission , flushing the cooler , programming the ecu , and breakin in the new used transmission. this could be a really good car for one of their kids. i love cheap luxury cars , kind of have any obsession with used e class cdi's

@Darksyne 10 ай бұрын

Man I still miss Hoovie's Red ES300 with the Manual transmission. Apparently it was only 1 of 2 cars sold in that specific configuration. Definitely a car worth keeping for a lifetime!

@Welcometofacsistube 10 ай бұрын

Just because it's rare doesn't mean it's worth anything. Toyota has yet to create anything worth anything

@sanman1188 10 ай бұрын

@@Welcometofacsistube The Toyota 2000gt begs to differ.

@alabama2uz 10 ай бұрын

@@WelcometofacsistubeDomestics are known for their longevity due to their high quality electronics and engineering. 😊

@Welcometofacsistube 10 ай бұрын

@@sanman1188junk. Next

@Jens_Roadster 10 ай бұрын

@@WelcometofacsistubeYou must be fun at parties.

@kevinalexander8708 10 ай бұрын

The fact that Mrs. Wizard is helping with your videos and making her own. It's a great thing, not many wives want To help work or do anything.

@glencooper1091 10 ай бұрын

ES300s are great, Good Luck to Mrs. Wizard new channel!

@jaybrown4246 10 ай бұрын

Congrats Mr. Wizard ! One of the most important decisions in life is the woman you choose ❤️ its awesome she's so supportive ❤️

@paulhardman2515 10 ай бұрын

You guys are too adorable!!! I’m glad you have gotten to this point where you can enjoy the fruits of your labor.

@bengosling4606 10 ай бұрын

Go Mrs Wizard!!! 👍👍best wishes for the new YT channel

@NSNBPEINFLDTECH 10 ай бұрын

This is a refreshing video! Not too far from the norm but something a little more hands-on and different. I like it!

@curtgomes 10 ай бұрын

We owned this EXACT car at one time. It was a great car. My wife loved it and it drove wonderfully.

@forresttm 10 ай бұрын

In a age where others are having shall we say relationship issues.. Ots lovely to see Mr and Mrs Wizard work so well together.

@bowlmaned 10 ай бұрын

This is great idea!!! I'll be following this project...Thank you.

@barriobajaj 10 ай бұрын

Look forward to following the ES300's progress.. I remember that '73 Centurion from about 3 years ago. I love that green paint with the contrasting white top.

@kenpringle6568 10 ай бұрын

About 2:30 "It will, that's what you're here for!" 🤯😳😂🤣😅

@IkeVMAX4 10 ай бұрын

"Know your place"

@williamscoufaras7045 10 ай бұрын

Wizard, once you install a good transmission in that car, I think it would be cool to see the headlights get restored on video & get some tips on headlight restorations as well! Nice score!

@fd4340 10 ай бұрын

Glad you’re going to show us you fixing the cars, I always felt that was what was missing 👍

@aaronburns5215 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your information, you seem like an honest mechanic. We need more people like you in my area

@nuthinbutlove 10 ай бұрын

That amount of mileage is nothing for a Lexus. Great job, Mrs Wizard! 👍👍

@davidthomas5975 10 ай бұрын

It's amazing how many youtubers have started from the influence of Hoovie and now Wizard!

@buzman1985 9 ай бұрын

So cool that you and your Mom does these videos together.

@FelipeColby 10 ай бұрын

Great video, great idea. This will be fun to watch going forward

@stephendibari5010 10 ай бұрын

She stole it for a $1000. Great buy ! I have a 2002 ES300 (4th Gen) which has the same mileage 177k miles. I’m the second owner and it’s in great condition. I had to change out the front coil packs after I got a misfire code, I had my repair shop change out the rear ones, just too hard to get to without removing the intake

@athletikonaol 10 ай бұрын

I didn't want a timing belt, so I got the ES350. But you certainly can't get one for a thousand bucks. Nice car!

@silverstreak1001 10 ай бұрын

Great video.. first one I have watched all the way through in a while.. I know usually Wizard doesn't wrench on camera but it is nice when he does and would watch more of that. I really like the idea of buying good cars that need some help and giving them life again. Good job guys

@joelbarnard5871 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful news! Mrs wizard! Great video again.

@yoranw4608 10 ай бұрын

Nice purchase! *Every Lexus from the 20th Century should be saved.* They are good, beautiful and quite reliable. I hope this one returns to a good condition. At 175,000, it still has a long way to go. *Mrs. Wizard, congrats for your new channel!*

@davey6024 10 ай бұрын

Strange how they opted the put the es300 badge on the tail light and not the trunk.

@dariodjakovic1600 10 ай бұрын

They did that in 2000 and 2001 models only. 1997-1999 had it on trunk

@davey6024 10 ай бұрын

@dariodjakovic1600 Thanks for explaining. I'm from England so not familiar with the ES.

@icemanbtlr25 10 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to see Mrs. Wizard😊

@bigripper2048 10 ай бұрын

cool video! looking forward to episode 2 of the ES300 for sure!

@hoosierdude7102 10 ай бұрын

That’s a nice ride! I had a 2001 Toyota Avalon that shares a lot with the ES300. I drove it hard until someone pushed me into a guard rail at 213k miles. I only had to replace a door handle (ice storm + caveman hands), the rear struts, and a brake caliper. I loved that Toyota made Buick! Comfy, spacious, reliable, quick enough, efficient enough, and it loved redline during full throttle acceleration! Good score Mrs. Wizard!

@jerry6711 7 ай бұрын

Hi. You've never had any transmission problems?

@Jon_87 10 ай бұрын

Smart buy as always! Great cars!!! Better than buying a new car

@md2k8 10 ай бұрын

Agreed

@jpmiller99 10 ай бұрын

Love these kinds of videos. New cars are stupid expensive, so keeping older ones on the road makes a ton of sense.

@roberttoews2775 10 ай бұрын

I like the topic of this video. Looking forward to future updates.

@digilyd 10 ай бұрын

Real cars for real people, good concept!

@AirplaneFreak 10 ай бұрын

I’d also have the headlamps sanded and re cleared as well while you’re at it.

@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342 10 ай бұрын

Or if they're not too expensive, just get new ones.

@wolfeadventures 10 ай бұрын

Replace. Otherwise redoing them each year.

@raybasulto622 10 ай бұрын

@@wolfeadventures not if you use the same clearcoat used to refinish the exterrior.

@AirplaneFreak 10 ай бұрын

@@wolfeadventures Re-clearing is not the same as polishing. Putting a new clear coat after sanding the assembly is more of a permanent solution than buffing the headlamp out which is temporary.

@wolfeadventures 10 ай бұрын

@@raybasulto622 even with a good clear it will yellow unless parked inside.

@sagasky 10 ай бұрын

Very nice!!! Looking forward to the teardown!

@jwctech 10 ай бұрын

Mrs. Wizard ftw!!!💯 great idea for new content!

@nellayema2455 10 ай бұрын

That's a good looking car. It looks so comfy. I had an 2000 Olds Intrigue GL that had upgrades. It was basically a GLS. That thing was so comfortable to drive. I had to let it go @ 225K miles due to an overheating issue ("Shortstar" engine). I hated to give up on it because it handled so well and was comfortable, but it wasn't worth the $$ it would take to fix it.

@whatareyoudoingyouidiot342 10 ай бұрын

If you'd had the 3800 (which was available in that car) you might still have it.

@enriquepasa 10 ай бұрын

It's a pretty good deal, honestly I thought it may had more issues deep inside rather than just transmission. Very lucky deal

@DavesTR4A 10 ай бұрын

Love the video. I am looking forward to installing a new transmission! Keep them coming!!

@mitchkellock1132 10 ай бұрын

Love the concept, saving cars on the brink of the breakers, great timing, and how true the cost of used cars these days, a rusted out mazda 3 is 3000, here in Canada, nuts

@kerrylewis2581 10 ай бұрын

Would a trans-fluid drain and fill every 50 or 60K would have prevented this failure? I'm sure Car Wizard will let us know in the next video.

@sl4983 8 ай бұрын

Would love to know too

@hamishcruden7623 10 ай бұрын

It is a Toyota, it will run forever... good on you for a completely different video... it adds to the range of videos.. Well done Mrs Wizard, good on you! Question- should the ES300 be on the backlight?

@TRDOffRoad2020 10 ай бұрын

Yes that's factory

@Mastermind12358 10 ай бұрын

it will run forever except... the transmission is ruined?

@tombudde 10 ай бұрын

I subscribed! Looking forward to seeing the wisdom she can give us. I enjoy seeing both of you in the videos you create

@wildbill5126 10 ай бұрын

Well done Mrs. Wizard, Kool to see the progress.

@official_NelsonR 10 ай бұрын

Great opportunity to d o a video adding lucas transmission fluid see if it even moves

@justinregister795 10 ай бұрын

That thing is actually really nice. A little time and money, and that’ll be a really nice daily driver.

@michaelward6970 8 ай бұрын

Love your channel, definitely will subscribe to see you get this running

@mattspontiacta 10 ай бұрын

Those Lexus es300 are well built cars. I had a 1997 that went 341k before it blew a head gasket. I did a TB and WP replacement myself at 250k Bought it with 200k with no history for 1500 bucks. Everything worked. That was in 2012. Now I drive a 2000 Lexus GS 300. Just did a TB/WP myself at 266K. Hoping this one will go 350k.