2013-2018 Lexus ES.. What You Didn’t Know

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[Reidsmith]

I bought a 2014 ES350 with very low mileage 8 months ago. It's been great so far, like a new car. I love to drive it at any opportunity.

[goahead]

Last year, I bought a 2013 ES 350, which had fully loaded options such as ML stereo, power trunk, sun shades, leather, and lane tracking system.
It looks great in white.
The car is serene, smooth, and feels very comfortable.
I upgraded all the interior lights to LEDs, which took me 30 mins, changed the high beams to LEDs, and upgraded the tires to Michellin Crossclimate2, which are perfect for these cars.
You should try upgrading the lights, so easy and worth it.

[FjordTrotter]

I got a 2015 Es300h with 280, 000 mi just now. Will drive it up to 500k miles. Here's why: The battery in the hybrid system is Nickel-hydride. Long lasting and more durable than the modern Lithium batteries. The engine is a MPI system, using port injection and direct injection. If you have had issues with carbon buildup on GDI engines, you'll know to avoid them like old BMWs.
The Sport mode pulls better than the 268-hp V6 engine at low revs due to the instant torque of the motor. and with 640 mi of range on a full tank @ 17.2 gal, you'll go far distances. The 2020 model year Es300h has 13.2 gal, sacrificing 140 mi between fill ups if you get the newer ones. I'll be riding this till im old and weary!

[andybub]

Just bought a 2014 Ultra Luxury. Its truly hard to describe how much of a pleasure it is to drive, you have to experience it yourself.

[stevesmith]

I purchased a 2017 ES350 in July 2021. I absolutely love this vehicle. It is very comfortable for a sedan of this size, 17In wheels, and the 3.5L is very quick. My only wish for this series is that I would have optioned Android Auto. I don't believe it was available. Also as noted, Lexus could have done a better job eliminating road and wind noise at highway speeds. Very nice reviews you are doing for older vehicles. This really help for people who are in the used car market.

[salimrandall]

My father has been driving an ES sinc 2004. On his third right now. Bulletproof smooth machine.

[johnsr]

I have a 2013 ES300H, bought right off the lot in 2012. It's been hassle free since that time. Oil changes and tires my only expense and going on 11 year laters. I have short commutes so a tank of unleaded regular can last me three months at 40mpg.

[CRiley]

Picked up a 2014 ES 350 today and your videos were immensely helpful in making the decision. Thank you!

[zodiac]

got My 2013 ES 3 weeks ago, 10 years old now, but it has stuff that me 2020 Accord didn't even have. So comfortable, and agile if you keep it out of eco mode!

[infinitybeats]

For anyone considering this car, here was my experience testing cars before I landed on a 2014 es350 ultra luxury with 84, 000km on it about 8 months ago, and why I chose to go with it.

I test drove a bunch of brand new cars (camry, sonata etc.) thinking that because they're brand new they should feel comfortable and smooth (I've never driven any brand new car before) and I wasn't impressed at all with any of them. Despite them being priced at 40k+ (in Canadian dollars) they all felt very regular and kind of cheap still.

Next I tested a 2019 AWD Acura TLX with I think 80, 000km on it priced at 36k just because a salesman talked me into it (plus they were offering me great money for my previous car) but again I was super underwhelmed. It definitely looked sick from the outside, but I felt like that's all it really all it had going for it, plus it required premium fuel which isn't ideal.

I also test drove a 2021 es300h with only 6, 000km on it just for shits (it was priced at 62k so I wasn't actually going to buy it, but I've heard great things) and honestly the lack of power in the hybrid was pretty disappointing, plus it wasn't the ultra luxury trim so the sound system was surprisingly bad and I don't think it had things like cooled seats and other bells and whistles which one would expect at such a high price point.

Another thing I'll throw in in case anyone happens to care is that I tested a brand new pathfinder just out of curiously because it seemed like a good deal for the price compared to the kia telluride and hyundai palisade which were more expensive, and I was definitely impressed but I realized a car of that size just wasn't for me.

Finally, I see an ad for the 2014 es350. I kind of wrote this generation of ES off because I wasn't a fan of the exterior styling at all, but this particular one had nice rims on it which I found made a massive difference. I saw the low KM and ultra luxury trim and it was priced at 25k which is significantly cheaper than anything else I was looking at so I said fuck it and tried it out.
I was impressed the moment I sat inside, before I even turned the car on. When I took off driving, it was SMOOTH. The car as a whole had that smooth, well built, luxury feel I was looking for this whole time, at a very affordable price point and with no BS like premium fuel, lack of reliability etc. I ended up buying it right there and actually also ended up buying an 5 year/100, 000km extended warranty (bumper to bumper, covers EVERYTHING except obviously regular maintenance like breaks and oil changes) for an extra $3200. I know they're supposed to be reliable but if something does go wrong they are expensive to fix and its an 8 year old car so who knows.

So basically now I get to have a luxury car that drives like brand new, with regular fuel costs, and I have ZERO worries about repairs for the next 5 years, all for under 30k CAD (so like just over 20k USD). I know an LS is probably quite a bit better still (I've never driven one, but I would love to) but I feel like when it comes to bang for your buck, this really is it for people who want a big, smooth, luxury cruisers without the money stress.

[JDMHaze]

i agree these were priced very well for the class especially when you got the best reliability… the value proposition was extraordinary

[brkbtjunkie]

I got the 2013 ES300h in 2018 with 54k. It now has 110k and it’s such a pleasure to drive. So smooth and planted on the ground. Big trucks don’t blow me around because it is, itself, a fairly heavy but squat car. I average 36 mpg in summer, and 33mpg winter. If just highway driving, I can get 39-42mpg. Takes regular fuel as well.

A few contentions: The EV mode will go up to 45mph and it is a huge benefit. The 2013 model also had the option for perforated, ventilated seats, as I have them equipped in mine.

[richardmilo]

I bought a 2016 luxury package es350 used 2 years ago i almost bought a gs and a ls 460 but chose this one this car came with the 18 inch wheels this car has been so great so far the vin says built in Japan and its very quiet inside the car driving iv done regular maintenance and just hit over 100 k parts are not extremely pricey so far from what iv seen im a tech and do my own work. I drove a newer es and honestly like the 2016 alot more due to having a great 6 speed trans they just shift so smoth

[ayersllc]

Got the 2016 ultra luxury and I love it

[timwhiting]

I have a 2007/08 lexus es 350 . I absolutely love it and am now hooked ! I will buy nothing but toyota from now on.

[dominickvelezjr]

I leased a 2017 ES 350 and ended up buying it out once my lease was up. Great car!

[GSJ_TV]

I purchased a 2019 ES 350 2 months ago with 16k miles. Absolutely love it 😍

[alexs]

I am bit late to the party but I just bought 2017 ES with 48K miles on it and I absolutely love everything about this car. Its so smooth and comfortable I am driving around with radio turned off and just enjoying every moment of it. I was looking at getting TLX for a longest time but once I drove ES it was an easy decision which car to get.

[dallash]

I'm going to look at a 2014 es350 tomorrow! One owner, clean title, 54k miles for $18500. Hoping it's great!

[Tsond]

Happy New Year Kevin. Styling of the 2013-2018 is not my favourite. The 2019-Current ES is the best ever and will be the most sought after ES in the future. For 2013-2018 I'd go with the Acura TLX.