Lexus Facts » ES300 http://www.lexusfacts.com Information on Lexus Cars and Trucks Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:10:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Overview 1995 Lexus ES300 Base http://www.lexusfacts.com/2008/08/overview-1995-lexus-es300-base/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2008/08/overview-1995-lexus-es300-base/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/overview-1995-lexus-es300-base There's been a lot of talk about the Lexus ES300 for 1995. As a leading car in the sedan market the ES300 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a high standard. The 4-door ES300 is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Lexus as a brand in general.

1995 Lexus ES300 Base Specs

Standard equipment in the ES300 for 1994 and 1995 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the ES300.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The ES300 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1995 ES300 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the ES300 Base are 70.10 inches wide by 187.80 inches long. It sits 53.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the ES300 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $31,500, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

MPG Ratings

The ES300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty eight when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

In 1994 and 1995 the ES300 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

What We Think of the Lexus ES300

There are several reasons why the Lexus ES300 Base sold well in 1995. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a ES300.

]]> http://www.lexusfacts.com/2008/08/overview-1995-lexus-es300-base/feed/ 2 Our Take on the 1992 Lexus ES300 Base http://www.lexusfacts.com/2008/08/our-take-on-the-1992-lexus-es300-base-canada-market/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2008/08/our-take-on-the-1992-lexus-es300-base-canada-market/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/our-take-on-the-1992-lexus-es300-base-canada-market The 1992 ES300 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the ES300 which include Base. The four-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.

Performance

The ES300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The fuel system for the 1992 ES300 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

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.

ES300 Base Statistics

The ES300 is 187.80 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $26,550 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the ES300 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The ES300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 19 in-city driving and 24 - 26 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 1991 model began the promise of the Lexus ES300. The 1992 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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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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Standard equipment in the ES300 for 2001 and 2002 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The ES300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The ES300 is 191.10 inches long, 71.30 inches wide, and 57.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $31,505, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,935. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 ES300 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The 2002 ES300 gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

What We Think of the Lexus ES300

The 2001 model began the promise of the Lexus ES300. The 2002 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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There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus ES300 of 1997. 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 1996 the popular 3.0 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

1997 Lexus ES300 Base Specs

Standard equipment in the ES300 for 1996 and 1997 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the ES300.

The fuel system for the 1997 ES300 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

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 1997 (MSRP) was $29,990, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,050. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1997 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 1996 model began the promise of the Lexus ES300. The 1997 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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A lot has been said about the Lexus ES300 for 2001. As Lexus's entry in the sedan market the ES300 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door ES300 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Lexus as a brand in general.

Lexus ES300 Engine Specs

The ES300 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

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.

ES300 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the ES300 Base are 70.50 inches wide by 190.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $31,505, with an invoice cost of $27,724. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 ES300 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The 2001 ES300 gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

Conclusion

The 2001 model year was unsuccessful for the Lexus ES300. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

]]> http://www.lexusfacts.com/2008/08/the-lexus-es300-base-for-2001/feed/ 2 The Lexus ES300 Base for 1996 http://www.lexusfacts.com/2008/08/the-lexus-es300-base-for-1996/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2008/08/the-lexus-es300-base-for-1996/#comments Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:00:00 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/the-lexus-es300-base-for-1996 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 1995 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The ES300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the ES300 Base are 70.00 inches wide by 187.80 inches long. It sits 53.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 103.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the ES300 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $32,400, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1996 ES300 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The ES300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1995 model began the promise of the Lexus ES300. The 1996 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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1993 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 1992 version.

The fuel system for the 1993 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 187.80 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $27,900, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1993 ES300 gets 23 - 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

The 1992 model began the promise of the Lexus ES300. The 1993 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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Under the Hood

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 1993 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The ES300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The ES300 is 187.80 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $31,200, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1994 ES300 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 18.50-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The 1994 ES300 gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

We Think...

The 1994 model year was telling year for the Lexus ES300. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

]]> http://www.lexusfacts.com/2008/08/the-lexus-es300-base-for-1994-canada-market/feed/ 0 The Lexus ES300 Base for 1994 http://www.lexusfacts.com/2008/08/the-lexus-es300-base-for-1994/ http://www.lexusfacts.com/2008/08/the-lexus-es300-base-for-1994/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:00:00 +0000 lexusfan http://www.ponycars.org/the-lexus-es300-base-for-1994 A high point in the sedan market is the Lexus ES300. In 1994 Lexus rolled out an upgraded version of the ES300 with one versions: Base. Sales for the ES300, especially the ES300 Base, were brisk during 1994 and 1995. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

1994 Lexus ES300 Base Specs

Standard equipment in the ES300 for 1993 and 1994 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the ES300.

The fuel system for the 1994 ES300 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The ES300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The ES300 is 187.80 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $31,200, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The ES300 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1993 model began the promise of the Lexus ES300. The 1994 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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