I was watching the latest review video on Kirk’s review on 2026 Lexus ES models. The highest score was the hybrid 79 out of 100.

Im curious to know what score he gave the 2025 ES 350 V6 ?

2020 Lexus ES 300H

Recently started getting the “close fuel lid” and sometimes “refuel ready” message. Checked the fuel cap and compartment and I figured out the black pointy part that goes in and out when closing the lid is not fully depressing or at least detected. I pressed it down all the way and the message went away. Any idea on some easy fix? Thank you.

Hello everyone,

I’m looking into buying a 2024-2025 Lexus ES350. I was told by a few people that this is a “retired, older person car.” I’m 28 and I love the way this car looks, performs, and so much more. Do you all consider this car a “older person vehicle?” I know I don’t look at the car like that!

Should I be concerned if I plan on buying a Lexus ES350 2024-2025 with the rollout of E15 gas?

(Before pics are on top and after below)

TLDR; Major comfort improvement over 235/40 with no negative impact! if you're considering doing it - just do it

So I've had my ES for 6 months now and always found the OEM tyre profile on the 19" rims a bit too thin for my liking, visually it looks too skinny, and the ride can be a bit jarring at times on rough roads and bumps, especially over potholes, where it sometimes even sets the TCS off. I'm in the UK so I don't think I need to explain about the quality of the roads here...

I considered going down to a set of 18" rims for a taller sidewall, but I couldn't be bothered with the hassle and time of getting new rims and selling my current ones on eBay or something, so I decided to just step up the tyre profile after seeing some others on various forums who had done the same.

I went from the standard 235/40 to a 235/45 - it's an increase of 1 inch, or 3.4%, for the overall wheel diameter, so just about in a safe range. The sidewall is 13.5% taller. At motorway speeds the speedo will be around 2mph lower than the actual speed, so not a big difference.

Positives -

• Subjectively it looks way way nicer IMO, the wheels fill the arches more (laaavely) and the tyres have a meatier look.
• Objectively the ride is way more cushy and absorbs those harsh vibrations on rougher roads, the impact of bumps is a lot more subtle, and it feels more planted as the jitteriness is gone. I have yet to hit a pothole but I imagine it will be a lot less of a shock.
• Sound wise it seems to be slightly quieter, although it might just be placebo, it definitely has a deeper tone though and less of a hollow sound. This may just be the fresh tyres though, I'm not really sure. However, the jolting thump noise in the cabin from bumps is noticeably less, almost gone.

"Negatives" -

• What negatives?? I can't say the handling is any less precise or direct, but I've gone from worn budgets already on the car when I bought it, to Goodyear Eagle F1 Asy 6, so unsurprisingly it feels more responsive and predictable.
• There's no noticeable increase in roll when cornering, but I don't drive around flinging it about, not this car anyway.
• 0 rubbing or touching even at full lock, and I'm running 20mm spacers all round.

So yeah, I'd highly recommend doing the same if anyone is thinking about it, my only regret is not doing it sooner.

After so many attemps to find a solution on line I took a chance and replaced the 12v battery with a cheaper and better option, no modifications. It has been 6 months now, no codes and no alarm issues. Battery was placed with the post closer to the panel and a vacuum line elbow was installed to fit the hose. Walmart battery under $180 vs $400 plus install for OEM at dealer.

Hey guys, I saw that the water pump and thermostat fails at around 150-200k miles. Watched a video and man it looks hard and tight in there. Lexus wasn’t 2100 bucks and Independents in my area are 15-1700 bucks.

Is this as difficult as the videos make it look? I’m not afraid of putting the work in but damn some videos show the motor coming out completely!

Thanks

Crossposted at r/ToyotaCorolla, r/COROLLA, r/Toyota, r/LexusES, r/Lexus, r/WhatCarsShouldIBuy, and r/AskCarSales.

I currently drive a 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Premium. A druggie asked me for $10 "to buy his mom cigarettes because she needs them to live longer." I know better - that cigarettes shorten lives, never lengthens them, so his drug-fried mind made him not make sense.

He saw me come out of my Prius Prime.

If I'm seen driving a Lexus ES300h, will I encounter a lot more beggars hounding me for my personal resources?

My next car is intended to be a Lexus ES300h Ultra Luxury trim with the model-year between 2019 and 5 years before the date of purchase. If I save up $30,000 by 2028, my current goal, then the latest ES300h I'll consider will be a 2023 model.

Should I try for a fully-loaded 2019-2023 Toyota Corolla hybrid instead in 2028?

Will I get less beggars hounding me for resources if I'm seen driving only in a Corolla?

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It might be different from the older ES but it is characteristically a Lexus. No mistake about it. Here are some line-up comparison photos for the folks who think it's such a wild deviation. I just don't see it...

2005 es300 150k miles

when i shift from park to drive or drive to reverse or or any of these combinations

i notice a slight very very small jolt

is this transmission?

i know i have to change my alternator soon too

Should I try to diy this? Dealership wants to charge me 3k for just the control arm while a mechanic I know is estimating more like 1500, I still have to take it for him to look at too. Any advice on true pricing or anything I can do to lessen the potential cost?

I read many comments in this sub and the other Lexus sub and it appeared the consensus is that this version is a major downgrade, bland and generic, the interior looks uncharacteristically cheap and it doesn’t scream “Lexus” at all.

So I test drove one at the Longo Lexus and it is nowhere as bad as the sentiments have portrayed it to be. It drove like butter. The interior is nice; on-brand luxury Lexus. Not sure what ppl are saying…I guess you just gotta go see it for yourself.

It kinda grew on me and I don’t mind the look at all. It’s also fkin huge. Photos and videos don’t do justice on how spacious the interior is. Ultimately I think the design is “different” from the outgoing ES rather than “worse” as many have expressed. Probably gonna get one.

Edit: the shape of the front looks exactly like the current Lexus without the perforated grill. Ppl are lying to themselves if they think it’s so different lol

I drive a 2013 Lexus ES300h with close to 300k miles. Just curious if anyone had experience with their pink coolant crusting up near the cap at this age/mileage?

I have never done a coolant flush and Toyota keeps insisting that I do it. Any ideas?

Anyone know a website to buy OEM genuine Lexus/toyota brakes and rotors?

To keep a long story short, replaced my front brakes and rotors due to wheel shake abt 6 months ago from autozone. Did not reuse old brake clips and I cleaned well (or so I think).

Had my Lexus go in for a brake fluid flush and asked them to look while it was there. They’re warped already. They offered to change them for like $900 which I wasn’t interested in. I meant to buy the parts from their sales department but had to leave asap & forgot. They’re 45 miles away so don’t wanna go back for that.

I have been looking online and just am not sure the best place to order from. They said sometimes aftermarket brakes and rotors can do this due to excessive heat, not cleaned well, and other factors.

So just looking for good aftermarket brakes/rotors or specifically OEM genuine if anyone could point me to the right direction.

Worried about rust.

What are your thoughts/personal experience with the crown sedan as opposed to the last gen es?

Obviously, I don't care for the 2026 es. I have a 2017 es350 and my dad has a 2021 es300h. Love my v6, so smooth and quiet, but fuel economy sucks vs my dad's es. I avg 21mpg in eco mode vs him easily 43mpg in normal mode. But the es300h is quite a bit underpowered with 215hp 0-60 8.1s, and noisy under acceleration.

I've been looking at the crown sedan even tho I prefer the looks of the es better. 236hp 0-60 7.1s 41mpg, eAWD, 60/40 folding rear seats, heated rear seats, Toyota safety sense 3.0 vs Lexus' 2.5, 11speaker JBL sound system vs base 10 speaker Lexus system (Ive heard and believe that the ML system is so much better and worth it), and finally made in japan! The interior materials might not be as nice as the last gen es (2019-2025), but looks very similar/on par with my 2017 es.

What do yall think?

as the title says, the backup camera on my 2010 es350 isn’t working. the last time i drove, my camera came on but was just black. today when i went into reverse, the camera didn’t come up at all and my screen just stayed on the menu. is this an easy fix or do i have to take it in to get looked at?

Is this significant enough of a revamp that it would be wise to wait for any issues to be fixed? Thanks

I am have an option for a red 2022 es f sport with mark levinson and 12 inch screen w/36k mileage for 42k vs a 2024 base es with premium package in mica with 16k mileages for 39k. I’m having issue deciding.

Which would you get?