First Impressions 2000 Lexus ES300 Base
There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus ES300 of 2000. There are one trim levels to the ES300, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1999 the popular 3.0 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.
2000 Lexus ES300 Base Specs
The restyled ES300 Base is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1999 version.
The fuel system for the 2000 ES300 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The ES300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The ES300 is 190.20 inches long, 70.50 inches wide, and 54.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 105.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $31,505, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,365. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
The standard warranty period for the ES300 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2000 ES300 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
Parting Shots
The 1999 model began the promise of the Lexus ES300. The 2000 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the ES300 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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parts list crash sheets lexus es300 97 01 98 99 2000 |  |
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US $6.00 | 5d 5h 21m |
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2000 2001 2002 2003 LEXUS ES 300 HID D2R Headlight Blue | |
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US $24.99 | 9d 12h 40m |
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1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 LEXUS ES300 30L ALTERNATOR | |
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US $89.75 | 14d 9h 42m |
Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus ES300, Sedan, United States market