i have a 96 lexus es300, its been sitting around just parked for a long time, and i have a feeling that the pickup isnt as fast as it used to be, you think a TUNE UP could help me out?
modern gasoline has a very short shelf life. your gas is toast. might want to drive it until the gas light comes on, and drive a good 20 more miles since theres a few extra gal in there, then, fill with the premium gasoline [91 or whatever highest octane is] and then once you fill up, change the fuel filter; oila
I own a 1998 Windom with the 1MZ-FE engine, it is just so much better than the Camry, what, with the optitron instrument cluster, the doors without frames for the windows, plus it looks so much better. BTW, Windom is 215 h.p. for some reason (non-VVTI Lexus ES300 makes somewhere around 200)
for some reason the Toyota Mark II which I used to own had an AEM intake, but went slower than when it was completely stock :-/ only difference is that it became a lot more noisy.
thanks, its just got a k&n intake, I also have a 92 es300 5 speed so far its just got a new exhaust and a new intake, but its not close to done :) do u have any mods on your 92?
the es300 may be based on the camry, but it really is so much better, i have a 94 and i just love the car, it looks so much better than a camry and truly is nicer.
hahah your not very smart, it a 1996 es300, its basically the same as a camry the V6 camry, its got a 1mz-fe engine same as the camry, and yes lexus is made by toyota, so its based off the camry, but its a lexus. And why would only the americans fall for it, theres more toyotas on the US roads than there are american cars. And why would i lie about having a 11 year old lexus. So just shut up, if you dont that the camry looks very simaler to the lexus es300, your dumb.
Arentiexclusive: Uh, what? 1) Go fuck yourself for the American comment.
2) Platform sharing is common. Mercury Sable / Ford Taurus. GMC Savana / Chevrolet Express. Dodge Neon / Plymouth Neon. As the poster mentioned, the Lexus ES300 is essentially a Toyota Camry XLE with better suspension and a more luxurious interior.
@Primer9 That is why I said ESSENTIALLY. The Lexus MAY have thicker windows, for example, to reduce wind noise. Based on it being their bottom-of-the-line model I doubt it though. I find the Camry-ES300 to be like a Ford Fusion / Mercury Milan / Lincoln MKZ. The Milan has more standard features, but nothing little else, while the Lincoln MKZ has a better engine and better silencing. A 1996 ES300 is not going to be significantly different from a 1996 Camry.
@ahanix1988 even tho toyota makes lexus the es300 aint a camry lol. I have a 99 es300 coach and i couldnt ask for more where a toyota has everything standard
@Primer9 Allow me to quote Edmunds "Like the ES 300s before it, this one was a midsize, front-wheel-drive sedan, heavily based on the Toyota Camry... The two shared most basic components" and specifically for 1996, "Based on the hugely successful Toyota Camry, the ES 300 is the 'entry-level' Lexus. "
@ahanix1988 if they were the same cars why are there 2 of them, the lexus has lexus qualities and the toyota is more standard, everything to better motor parts to suspension isnt basic components, lexus has a completely different stereo unit and dash then the toyota with more room space and power everything
@Primer9 It's called platform sharing, as I mentioned earlier. What is the difference between a Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra? The Sierra has more options. You act like it's an accomplishment that the Lexus has a different headunit installed and a different seat bolted to the floor. "More room space"? Uh no, they both use the same platform.
Hell, just go to Wikipedia and look up Badge Engineering. The Camry/ES300 is no different from Plymouth/Dodge Neon, Chrysler Town & Country / Dodge Caravan, Chevrolet Express / GMC Savana, Ford Fusion / Mercury Milan, Ford Explorer / Mercury Mountaineer / Lincoln MKX, Chevy Venture / Pontiac Montana / Oldsmobile Silhouette, Saturn Sky / Pontiac Solstice, Pontiac Grand Am / Oldsmobile Alero... do you want me to go on? The upscale brands have more features but are the same vehicle underneath.
dude...i got an es300 and the interior is exactly the same as mines beside that radar or w.e it is thingy..it is truely an lexus es300..so u shouldnt go around claiming this and that...and also mine is a 93
i have a 96 lexus es300, its been sitting around just parked for a long time, and i have a feeling that the pickup isnt as fast as it used to be, you think a TUNE UP could help me out?
cheetah25291 2 years ago
clean the air filter if dirty, check plugs for gap and wear, other than that its the 1MZ-FE so the EFI system should be a-ok.
Camper1234599 2 years ago
modern gasoline has a very short shelf life. your gas is toast. might want to drive it until the gas light comes on, and drive a good 20 more miles since theres a few extra gal in there, then, fill with the premium gasoline [91 or whatever highest octane is] and then once you fill up, change the fuel filter; oila
LLCoolPass 2 years ago
talking to you, cheetah
LLCoolPass 2 years ago
that gtech thing is awesome
LLCoolPass 3 years ago
they arent very expesive.
I probably have the run data for this video in my computer still - it gives very detailed information
Camper1234599 2 years ago
dude... i would expecting more
check out my camry's acceleration
alamrisa 3 years ago
I own a 1998 Windom with the 1MZ-FE engine, it is just so much better than the Camry, what, with the optitron instrument cluster, the doors without frames for the windows, plus it looks so much better. BTW, Windom is 215 h.p. for some reason (non-VVTI Lexus ES300 makes somewhere around 200)
OIPHESAUTON 3 years ago
what do u guys think about the avalon, same engine...
saleem83 3 years ago
@saleem83
I have a 99 Avalon and I love it. Only thing I don't like is the suspension feels too soft.
bobbertobber 1 year ago
for some reason the Toyota Mark II which I used to own had an AEM intake, but went slower than when it was completely stock :-/ only difference is that it became a lot more noisy.
OIPHESAUTON 3 years ago
thanks, its just got a k&n intake, I also have a 92 es300 5 speed so far its just got a new exhaust and a new intake, but its not close to done :) do u have any mods on your 92?
jamdemos 4 years ago
crap u got a 5speed too? our cars are the same then
check out my vid
LLCoolPass 4 years ago
ok that "kirschty" account was my response but not my account, dont know whos account that is, it was already logged in.
jamdemos 4 years ago
In Plymouth just off of HW55, its just a straight road, u comin to hockey tomorrow at 6:30?
kirschty 4 years ago
Jimmy where were you?
Ld5hkyplayer 4 years ago
the es300 may be based on the camry, but it really is so much better, i have a 94 and i just love the car, it looks so much better than a camry and truly is nicer.
meatwad121 4 years ago
hahah your not very smart, it a 1996 es300, its basically the same as a camry the V6 camry, its got a 1mz-fe engine same as the camry, and yes lexus is made by toyota, so its based off the camry, but its a lexus. And why would only the americans fall for it, theres more toyotas on the US roads than there are american cars. And why would i lie about having a 11 year old lexus. So just shut up, if you dont that the camry looks very simaler to the lexus es300, your dumb.
jamdemos 4 years ago
Nice car, i have a 92 with about 180k miles runs good. You have any mods? the car sounds great lol
Joshua102888 4 years ago
Sorry mate, it's a Camry. Only the Americans fell for it.
arentiexclusive 4 years ago
Agreed, Have you ever been in a MK3 ES300. it is a camry with lexus badges. they are one in the same.
Camper1234599 4 years ago
Arentiexclusive: Uh, what? 1) Go fuck yourself for the American comment.
2) Platform sharing is common. Mercury Sable / Ford Taurus. GMC Savana / Chevrolet Express. Dodge Neon / Plymouth Neon. As the poster mentioned, the Lexus ES300 is essentially a Toyota Camry XLE with better suspension and a more luxurious interior.
ahanix1988 4 years ago 4
@ahanix1988 the es300 has more then that, it has a tuned engine and better parts for less noise in the cabin and a huge list of features besides that
Primer9 7 months ago
@Primer9 That is why I said ESSENTIALLY. The Lexus MAY have thicker windows, for example, to reduce wind noise. Based on it being their bottom-of-the-line model I doubt it though. I find the Camry-ES300 to be like a Ford Fusion / Mercury Milan / Lincoln MKZ. The Milan has more standard features, but nothing little else, while the Lincoln MKZ has a better engine and better silencing. A 1996 ES300 is not going to be significantly different from a 1996 Camry.
ahanix1988 7 months ago
@ahanix1988 even tho toyota makes lexus the es300 aint a camry lol. I have a 99 es300 coach and i couldnt ask for more where a toyota has everything standard
Primer9 7 months ago
@Primer9 Allow me to quote Edmunds "Like the ES 300s before it, this one was a midsize, front-wheel-drive sedan, heavily based on the Toyota Camry... The two shared most basic components" and specifically for 1996, "Based on the hugely successful Toyota Camry, the ES 300 is the 'entry-level' Lexus. "
ahanix1988 7 months ago
@ahanix1988 if they were the same cars why are there 2 of them, the lexus has lexus qualities and the toyota is more standard, everything to better motor parts to suspension isnt basic components, lexus has a completely different stereo unit and dash then the toyota with more room space and power everything
Primer9 7 months ago
@Primer9 It's called platform sharing, as I mentioned earlier. What is the difference between a Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra? The Sierra has more options. You act like it's an accomplishment that the Lexus has a different headunit installed and a different seat bolted to the floor. "More room space"? Uh no, they both use the same platform.
ahanix1988 7 months ago
Hell, just go to Wikipedia and look up Badge Engineering. The Camry/ES300 is no different from Plymouth/Dodge Neon, Chrysler Town & Country / Dodge Caravan, Chevrolet Express / GMC Savana, Ford Fusion / Mercury Milan, Ford Explorer / Mercury Mountaineer / Lincoln MKX, Chevy Venture / Pontiac Montana / Oldsmobile Silhouette, Saturn Sky / Pontiac Solstice, Pontiac Grand Am / Oldsmobile Alero... do you want me to go on? The upscale brands have more features but are the same vehicle underneath.
ahanix1988 7 months ago
@ahanix1988 i get your point but you dont get my point,a morons not gonna pay a extra 15 grand for nothing when hes buying a camry or a lexus
Primer9 7 months ago
dude...i got an es300 and the interior is exactly the same as mines beside that radar or w.e it is thingy..it is truely an lexus es300..so u shouldnt go around claiming this and that...and also mine is a 93
happydox 4 years ago
the thing you see is a Gtech Pro RR(poor man's Dyno and gives very accurate times). I'm not sure if the Valentine 1 is visible, but thats there too.
Camper1234599 4 years ago