I have an 06 ES330 essentially same body style and interior , I had no clue it would beep at you if you push it that hard 🤣🤣 and I’m 19 years old and I drive it like a grandma lol! 235k miles and it drives like a cloud still so buttery smooth, I do love these.
I had an 06 and that mf was quick. I’ve kept up with some Audi’s and bmw’s and I’ve gapped something accords and nissans. I drove that thing like it was sporty. Had put coilovers and tires with some Bolt ons to get some more juice from it.
Someone is selling one for $800-900, said it just needed a tune. I drove it and it was rocky for a start but it drove like a dream. Made weird mechanical noises when i touches button (etc) power windows,locks, reverse and drive. I really want to get it. What do you think?
@@mexicanf5322 $800-900 is very cheap for an ES330, if it just needs a tune-up you will get a steal, even it has like 250k miles. They are pretty dang reliable. I have an '06 ES330 Black Diamond Edition with almost 190k and it drives like a dream tbh
Just bought one off the lot for $9K with 80K original miles. It was a one owner car with no major repairs or accidents. Flawless paint and interior. I believe on it's second pair of tires lol. A really nice car!
A reasonable showing for an old-school luxury car (i.e. not sporty at all). A suspension tuneup would have probably helped since at 150k the Struts are definitely worn out, control arm bushings are probably split, etc. Still, a good showing overall. I appreciate that you are putting a variety of vehicles around the track, it helps to give context and comparison to the lap times.
I have a 04 es330, just bought it a few days ago. I have to say it's a great car all around. Picks up speed well, very comfortable and smooth ride. The wood grain steering well and curtains gives it a great feel
Yeah I really like the color of that wood, idk why he didnt. I have a SportDesign so I have the rare black woodtrim, but i still prefer the Cherry wood like the one in the video.
I have a 2002 ES300 with 178k miles. 2nd owner bought 2 years ago w 160k miles. I get the idea and fun of this video but I can’t imagine pushing my car like this. Yes it’s solid and build quality is unparalleled. I have a 1999 C5 FRC for this spirited driving!
Take off that rear fin and get the chrome rims and it really transforms the look of the ES330, looks way more like a luxury car. The rear end have a nice shape to it, the fin ruins it. 150K on this car is like 40K on most other cars.
100% in that era they had a yaw control you couldn't turn off that would abs tract the rear wheels via breaks to bring it back to center. I learned that on a loaner in a cul-de-sac
This was a hoot! I have an 07 ES350, 161K miles, due for struts and it's a smooth and comfy boat. Pulls like a freight train when I need it to but it surprises me sometimes in the corners, must be the VSC. Lexus for life!
I am honestly surprised you were able to hustle this thing as much as you did. This era of Lexus is known for having non-defeatable and very intrusive electronic nannies. Makes sense when the target demographic for this car is 79 year old Gertrude who just drives to church and back once a week. That poor PCM probably thought Gertrude had a stroke on the way to Sunday service.
😭I just got one from my grandma with 270k miles on it and I will say it looks and probably preforms like that. Not ideal, but hey it was free and it just works. I have a lighter grain. It’s not as red, I like it though I like the wood.
I aways love lexus especially with the es and the ls also the is and the gs all the way huge fan I wish I had all lexus brand on a daily drive choice. My mom had a es250 I miss it with the factory gold bye wheels also I currently own a 2003 es 300 eventually I'm going to restore it as a legendary vehicle of the past of the lexus 4th generation.
Leaving the transmission in drive would have been a better lap. Marginally, the car is well aware of what gear to use for peak performance. They have nothing past 6000rpm (atleast on a 3.3L) Holding it right up to the red line (90mph), basically is pointless. But it was a decent watch regardless. Notes: Should have left it in drive Should have used an example that was well maintained, warped rotors, overdue oil change most likely, worn tires, etc (owners lack of maintenance) Obviously this isn't your fault 😁
Danm b careful!! I have the exact car. it’s a cushy floaty boat. You do not want to push it hard into corners. mines in excellent condition. The suspension isn’t designed to whip through corners! Like I said it’s a big boaty feel
i have mine since 2020 till date… maintenance is 100% my friends are jealous of my car cause it’s reliable and durable…. others who owns es350 got crashed😢😂
Bought one w 44k miles 1.5 yrs ago when I was 16. Still got it. Runs great 10k miles later. Exhaust was replaced and so were filters. Best car ever built. Only paid $6000!!
Usually the Oil leaks are Around Head Gaskets,or Valve Gaskets under protective Plastic Covers Lexus Used Rubber Ones,Ideal Choice would have been Silicone,Front ones Easy,but back One U may have to get a Trained Mech.Hard to Get to.
I have an 06 ES330 essentially same body style and interior , I had no clue it would beep at you if you push it that hard 🤣🤣 and I’m 19 years old and I drive it like a grandma lol! 235k miles and it drives like a cloud still so buttery smooth, I do love these.
I had an 06 and that mf was quick. I’ve kept up with some Audi’s and bmw’s and I’ve gapped something accords and nissans. I drove that thing like it was sporty. Had put coilovers and tires with some Bolt ons to get some more juice from it.
Someone is selling one for $800-900, said it just needed a tune. I drove it and it was rocky for a start but it drove like a dream. Made weird mechanical noises when i touches button (etc) power windows,locks, reverse and drive. I really want to get it. What do you think?
i have an 04 same color and everything just hit 148k on it great 1st car had it for 2 years now since 18 i wanna sell it for something newer
@@dannyrocks8418 DOn't sell it bro you won't get good newer car at lower prices until you pay hefty amount
@@mexicanf5322 $800-900 is very cheap for an ES330, if it just needs a tune-up you will get a steal, even it has like 250k miles. They are pretty dang reliable. I have an '06 ES330 Black Diamond Edition with almost 190k and it drives like a dream tbh
That is my EXACT CAR and I love it! Most reliable and comfortable vehicle I have ever owned. Fun to see it on a track😁
Just bought one off the lot for $9K with 80K original miles. It was a one owner car with no major repairs or accidents. Flawless paint and interior. I believe on it's second pair of tires lol. A really nice car!
Definitely worth every dollar 💵👍
You will never read this, but I just snagged one with 129K and a spotless dealer service history. Out the door for 8K. I am so stoked.
Why do you think the wood grain is horrible. That's some beautiful stuff and way easier to look at than most new cars
he prefers he’s hard plastics in he’s smart car
I have 2020 acmry and 2006 es330 the es3330 is better material on the inside
wood grain is by Yamaha, who specializes in pianos and guitars
@@rabzjatt3590 ive been in a 2023 camry rental and it has nothing on my 04 es330. Crazy how cheap new car interiors are.
A reasonable showing for an old-school luxury car (i.e. not sporty at all). A suspension tuneup would have probably helped since at 150k the Struts are definitely worn out, control arm bushings are probably split, etc. Still, a good showing overall. I appreciate that you are putting a variety of vehicles around the track, it helps to give context and comparison to the lap times.
I have a 04 es330, just bought it a few days ago. I have to say it's a great car all around. Picks up speed well, very comfortable and smooth ride. The wood grain steering well and curtains gives it a great feel
Thank you I haven’t really seen much on the ES330 great to see
Great cars
Wood grain is the reason I bought this car 🤷🏽♂️. It looks classy
Agreed, the trim in this car is top notch quality material
Yeah I really like the color of that wood, idk why he didnt. I have a SportDesign so I have the rare black woodtrim, but i still prefer the Cherry wood like the one in the video.
The beeping means VSC has your back. ❤️
I have a 2002 ES300 with 178k miles. 2nd owner bought 2 years ago w 160k miles. I get the idea and fun of this video but I can’t imagine pushing my car like this. Yes it’s solid and build quality is unparalleled.
I have a 1999 C5 FRC for this spirited driving!
I love lexus smell Also like my Lexus and I like the chrome piece half circle wrapped around the taillights to make it unique.
Take off that rear fin and get the chrome rims and it really transforms the look of the ES330, looks way more like a luxury car. The rear end have a nice shape to it, the fin ruins it. 150K on this car is like 40K on most other cars.
100% in that era they had a yaw control you couldn't turn off that would abs tract the rear wheels via breaks to bring it back to center. I learned that on a loaner in a cul-de-sac
This was a hoot! I have an 07 ES350, 161K miles, due for struts and it's a smooth and comfy boat. Pulls like a freight train when I need it to but it surprises me sometimes in the corners, must be the VSC. Lexus for life!
it definately weighs alot though, once you get going its great
Bought a good year,2007 is year they started putting in Chains ,Not Belts,Dont Need Checked till ur @ 240-250,000 mls.
Nice I want to pick one up now haha sleeper in the making
Mines it’s a es300 2003 and idk why but it saved my life it started beeping and it Strarted breaking for it’s self
Crazy how this channel hasn't done aswell as I thought it would. Maybe do some more new gas cars, it's good content
It’s still small and will take time to build up a backlog and following
I have a 2006 love driving it I find it very fun especially down dirt roads try rallying one 😃
Omg I just bought a Lexus es330 110k miles I’m so excited 😆
What type of gas you need for your Lexus?
@@vickyhuang6076 just regular for me
Here's a quote from need for speed (I believe) "is not what you drive is how you drive"
I have an 03 ES 300, and I drive it like a track car. Even then, it's still comfortable at it's peak!
What mpg do you get on average?
@@milchvieh7660 i get 13 mpg in mine. Bad mpg is sort of a tax to the reliability you get on these older lexus models.
@@ditiprel4 Damn 13 is really low. I considered buying one maybe it was okay to pass on that then.
@@milchvieh7660 I do mostly city and drive it pretty hard so it is different for most people.
Good video. What would have made it great is if you had a little cam to show the MPH and RPMs in real-time whilst you were driving.
I have an '03, and it still has that unique scent lol
I thought this was gonna be cringe but curiosity rewarded me with an enjoyable watch. Thx for sharing
Taking this car and putting it on the race track, is like taking a responsible dad who plays flag football on the weekend and putting him in the NFL
Dude hahaha this was hilarious, subscribed
its a really nice v6 engine in the es330
Kyle Connor showing up was a welcome surprise!
I am honestly surprised you were able to hustle this thing as much as you did. This era of Lexus is known for having non-defeatable and very intrusive electronic nannies. Makes sense when the target demographic for this car is 79 year old Gertrude who just drives to church and back once a week. That poor PCM probably thought Gertrude had a stroke on the way to Sunday service.
Dang that one has the spoiler ! Haha
I think it's the spoiler of the Camry of this era.
Oh man, this was entertaining af lmao
😭I just got one from my grandma with 270k miles on it and I will say it looks and probably preforms like that. Not ideal, but hey it was free and it just works. I have a lighter grain. It’s not as red, I like it though I like the wood.
I love my 330
Gives me nostalgia of the time I took my 02 Avalon to Road America 😂
I aways love lexus especially with the es and the ls also the is and the gs all the way huge fan I wish I had all lexus brand on a daily drive choice. My mom had a es250 I miss it with the factory gold bye wheels also I currently own a 2003 es 300 eventually I'm going to restore it as a legendary vehicle of the past of the lexus 4th generation.
Leaving the transmission in drive would have been a better lap. Marginally, the car is well aware of what gear to use for peak performance.
They have nothing past 6000rpm (atleast on a 3.3L)
Holding it right up to the red line (90mph), basically is pointless. But it was a decent watch regardless.
Notes:
Should have left it in drive
Should have used an example that was well maintained, warped rotors, overdue oil change most likely, worn tires, etc (owners lack of maintenance)
Obviously this isn't your fault 😁
Fucken what?! That woodgrain is classy 👌
Got the exact one right now wit 100k and the mark Levi
Brand new subscriber here! Great content!
Danm b careful!! I have the exact car. it’s a cushy floaty boat. You do not want to push it hard into corners. mines in excellent condition. The suspension isn’t designed to whip through corners! Like I said it’s a big boaty feel
One blunt solves that lexus smell
i have mine since 2020 till date… maintenance is 100% my friends are jealous of my car cause it’s reliable and durable…. others who owns es350 got crashed😢😂
Where did the spoiler come from? I’d like to get one
Is this car still available?
I thought I would miss my 07 ES that I traded for my Model 3. Nope. Tesla could learn something about fit and finish from this car, though.
You’ll miss it 5 years from now, when you’re on your 3rd screen replacement and the car is always getting something fixed
I have one of those and I have fun in it lol
Hey do you know how to connect it to your phone
@@SaadAhmed-qu9wm حسب معلوماتي انه مافيها لا سلك aux ولا بلوتوث
F_ ZQ ok
Saad Ahmed بس يمديك تركب شاشة سامسونج على السيارة و يسير فيها بلوتوث
@@SaadAhmed-qu9wm tape adapter. Cheap
Give it some ksports, sticky tires and a swaybar
That's not what that car is made for. But its a great car.
wonder what does this guy does for a living
Having the 2GR instead would make it feel 10x faster
Was it VSC this year or VDI/M?
i was wondering why it beep i thought my car broke lol i was pushing that baby around corners 😂 04 es330
My es 300 has the exact mileage.
i just bought a 04 lexus 63,000 miles and she drives like a champ!!!
w miles
Bought one w 44k miles 1.5 yrs ago when I was 16. Still got it. Runs great 10k miles later. Exhaust was replaced and so were filters. Best car ever built. Only paid $6000!!
How can you talk shit about the wood? That is my favorite part of this car.
Why does the steering wheel look different to mine? I thought that was the ES300 wheel.
Nvm I long ago realized 05 was the facelift
This is how a Lexus would drive if it were used as a getaway car lmao.
Is that beeping from the ABS? Just curious
VSC
My stepdad had a 2004 es 330 was a pretty good car until at 228,000 miles it developed an oil leak and we sold it
Usually the Oil leaks are Around Head Gaskets,or Valve Gaskets under protective Plastic Covers Lexus Used Rubber Ones,Ideal Choice would have been Silicone,Front ones Easy,but back One U may have to get a Trained Mech.Hard to Get to.
@@edcain9492 i think it was at the front but it was like 18 years old so he decided to get rid of it
Your car had the 16" wheels. The factory 17" would have helped you out mucho. This car does 90 mph at 3000 rpm...
Poor lexi she was not designed for that.
I know 😢 we should make a petition to lock this Idiot up and pubicly punish him
she’s angry being forced in second gear
These cars are pigs and destroy front tires. Bet the outer tread of the front left tire was TOAST after that lap.
I want to see Lexus sc430
I bought seem car 15.000 libyan dinars
From where you bring this price 31000 dollars
Any for sale
yup in africa
😂the beeping doesn't help
Who's poor nice old ES got beat up in the making of this video.
DISLIKE for driving a nice LEXUS like this in a bad way like what you just did !!!!
What?
@@OneLap Nothing. A LEXUS like this needs to be well-treated and respected.....
That's what the Lexus GS 400 is made for the es330 is more of a comfy touring model
I like my car, but do wish it had some better pep and handling.
cool
Bruh 🤣🤣💀
Terrible to shift your auto trans like that.
how so ? i am curious to understnad why?
@@ToastnednRoasted same ?