2005 Lexus ES330 Sedan with 19K Miles Review and Test Drive by Bill - Auto Europa Naples 

I completely agree with you saying that Lexus is boring compared to MB. Every time I start my Lexus, it is the same old thing. Fires right up and gets me where I'm going comfortably. How boring. Those Mercedes are so awesome. That exquisite, nervous feeling every time getting in. The smell of that German leather. That wondering if it will start and how much it will cost to fix when it doesn't. Exquisite.

This ES generation was at the peak of Lexus quality. The 2002-2006 models were incredible.

It's supposed to be quiet, smooth and no drama, always ready to serve its master... And it exceeds.

The Lexus ES300, a masterpiece of Japanese engineering.

A Lexus with 19,000 miles? For a Lexus that's like a week old.

I bought a 2006 ES330 with 129k yesterday. Loving it so far!

Had mine for years and still feels like the first time every time I get in. Something special

Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing

Bro my dad had a ES 330 and then now I have it for college and it has 450k miles and it runs like brand new, every now and then I try to red line the engine and it does it just fine you can't beat Toyota or Lexus they're bulletproof

6:29 "You can tell this is built by people who have to jump out of windows if they get it wrong" 😂 Absolutely Savage

I like how Bill knocks the car, yet at the very same time praising it seamlessly. That takes a lot of skill.

nothing could've prepared me for how hilarious this entire review was.

Have someone passed down their flawless car such as this one to me, I would have been beyond grateful and completely shocked. Such a beauty especially for its age!

Nice car I have a 2002 es with 250,000 miles runs great still!

"You can tell that no 300 pounder has been gettin in this seat!" 😂😂 I also love the fact that he thought of a switchblade to put in the little compartment near the steering wheel 😂

Probably the best car sales video on YT...

Gotta love Lexus’ attention to detail, gotta also love the slightly camp, rich voiced commentary. Really like this video.

Dannngggg, that's basically a brand new car!! It's a shame you don't like it.

When I first bought my ES300, there were a few times where I either shifted the transmission or cranked the engine because either A: I didn't turn it on or B: I didn't know it was on because the cabin was so quiet. I learned to love the quiet cabin eventually as when I sit in a non-luxurious car, the cabin is crazy loud by comparison.

I picked up a 2007 ES350 with 18,033 miles three weeks ago. Complete with old people classical worship music in the CD player. You're not wrong about falling asleep at the wheel as a possibility! But boy is it nice, and it's ready to give me 300,000 comfortable miles in the next 7 years for $15,000 on a car that cost $54,000 in today's money before taxes.

Ugh that is so beautiful! 19k miles! that must drive like an absolute dream!

I have a 2002 Lexus ES300, bought with 96,000 miles on it now it has over 200,000 and it's running just as good as it did when I bought it, of course I do all of my own maintenance and repairs on it. I love my Lexus ES300. ❤️ One of the most well built reliable cars ever made. IMO ❤️

I don’t think a nun would drive a car with such opulent luxury. Nuns subject themselves to a life of simplicity, quite the opposite of this opulent lush luxurious pampering car

Lexus are the best built cars; exceptional quality and craftsmanship

Your enthusiasm certainly comes through Bill ..actually you gave me a new love for my old beater ..it seems to have everything you aspire to,..

Build quality and materials seem so much better than the brand new ES 😌

That's a damn gem there!

Scotty wife has one

your commentary style is amazing 😂😂😂...subbed.

I prefer that a little bit over today Lexus. Elegant design instead of the giant front grill.

I plan on getting one of these next year when my son turns 16 and inherits my 2005 Honda. You can't get a better value than one of these. One of the most reliable cars ever made.

nice neighborhood for realz, noticed that car would fit in nicely among all the other luxorides, great job you have there Mr. Bill!

I have the same car - My senior citizen father gave it to me, and now people think I'm a grandpa.

This guy is pretty good at holding one's interest with the mock-critical approach to Lexus quality

Great video, i think i lucked up with getting an 04 ES in prestine condition with 167,000 mi that was garage kept,one owner and no major repairs for $4500. As scotty would say it drives like a dream.

Great sense of humor 😂😂 good review

When I was a Lexus salesman my friend was a sales manager at Toyota. He said the ES was just a Camry with Lexus badges. We started to debate it when he said if you can prove it is worth the $5000 plus difference, I will buy you lunch at, (expensive restaurant) So I brought him the Lexus, two page, list of upgrades and he was shocked. As he looked at it, he said, "This looks like more like $9000 worth of upgrades!", and we went to lunch on him.

Beautiful car. I have an ES300 with 170k and it runs like a dream. Not a super fun car but it’s got some pep and it’s super reliable and comfortable.

I've owned 12 new cars. This is the only car I have ever loved. I have this same 2005 car, same color, same wheels. It has 270,000 miles and I drive it just like the day I bought it in 2008. My first major service was at 160K and I have only spent $250 a year on general/required maintenance. I drove from Miami to South Dakota last year, much of the speed limit was between 70 and 85mph. This car runs 3000rpm @ 90mph...

Super quiet and smooth but yes, not exciting to drive at all. But there are plenty of people who could care less how "exciting" their car is

One of the best cars I’ve owned

You made me "belly Laugh" I love your reviews and especially your humour.

Great video, stunning car!

The upgraded grill and and taillights on these made these soo beautiful the same as the 08 through 2010.

I have a 2008 ES (Next generation), this car has been the BEST CAR I have ever owned. Zero major issues at 165k miles, also has never had a major issue. The big initial pricetag truly shows it's worth in mechanical savings, buying one used is a no brainier. If you want something sporty, go for the 2013+ ES. Has the tried and true 3.5 V6, and the 6 Speed Auto until 2018. If you want smooth, comfortable, and reliability. Any of them will do.

Being a Lexus its gone keep working forever this guy is funny & he wasn’t even trying to be funny😂

I have this exact same car, first thing i noticed is that your windshield wipers are in the "change wipers position" that means someone has pulled them up (click in that position) the normal position is that they are almost hidden under the bonnet not obstructing view

i luv that ride luv the beautiful gray leather seats look xtra comfortable

Great review

I own a '05 ES330 along with a '09 Avalon. We usually take the Avalon on long trips since it has more interior space. I never really thought about it until watching this. I love my Lexus but it could put me to sleep on the interstate. It is much quieter than the Avalon.

My 2004 ES330 has 251K and counting!!!!

That is a beautiful city really like the homes

Tbh, I like the es300 better. Although, the 05 Camry and Es330 have the same body-ish

Your humor is top notch 😂😂😂

Thumb up just for the description of the ES line. This is prescribed for insomnia.

I love this design.

Nice review and commentary. Thanks... and Please use your turn-signal its lets others know your coming at them ;-p

So much more reliable than the German Mercedes or BMW, just a smooth tight vehicle.

have the opportunity to purchase one of these exact year and model with 158,000 km, was debating as I never really thought much of Lexus but seeing and reading all sorts of reviews may have changed my mind

Great cars. Well made. Comfortable. Plenty of power. Reliable. Resale value when properly cared for. High quality Toyota parts throughout. Absolutely sexy fine.

I have an '05 ES. Bought it used 4 years ago. It's been a decent car and I do not regret buying it. I prefer the styling of the '05 compared to the new ES. I think Lexus is attempting to attract younger buyers with their over the top styling. Guess if I want another Lexus I will need to get an older model. Those massive grills and all the crazy technology do not appeal to me.

Still have mine. Its from 1995 and does its job. 190k miles.

I drove one like that before a beautiful and fun vehicle to drive

It is the nicest car I’ve ever had!!!

Last April I sold my 2013 ES 350 after owning it for two trouble free years (not one issue) and bought a one owner 2002 ES 300 with 161,000 miles. Serviced at a local Lexus dealership from day one, water pump, timing belt and valve cover gasket all replaced at 88,000 miles according to Lexus owners website. Last summer I replaced all four struts because the rear ones were leaking, original alternator and original AC compressor (it was squealing). The car rides like it just came off the showroom floor these cars are all built like a tank solid quiet not a creek or rattle. There is a 2002 ES300 on RU-vid posted about two years ago with 590,000 highway miles with the original engine and transmission. Yes it’s quiet and somewhat boring but super reliable luxury to the extreme. I’ll Be keeping it for many years

I paused to subscribe right after you mentioned the switchblade storage cubby.

I bought one of these it’s an 05 es330 and it had 100,030 miles when I bought it. I got it from a very old woman who couldn’t really drive effectively anymore. I did all of the service to get it up to date not that it was way past due or anything but I have heard a lot of owners who have the same year es complain about shift surging or shift shock when it shifts occasionally. I have noticed it a very small amount with my car and am wondering if anyone else have ever noticed this same problem. I’m sure it’s a thing but my es is very clean and is soooo smooth. I love these cars

I had one of these. What a great car! Maybe a lil boring. But great car

I would buy!

This guy must have been going through a mid life crisis when he did this review, this car is gorgeous, classy, and would last forever.

I notice the 05 and 06 model has a little change the projection halogen or bi xeon headlights and the fog lights and taillights also the VVTi 3.3 thats really nice

Those are amazing cars.

Good review

This would be a good car for my mom.

Whoever bought this is one lucky customer. 19k miles on this car is literally brand new.

I have a silver 330 2005 now with 186k bought 6 years ago with 88k still runs flawless n the mark Levi was only used for an radio so everything so crystal clear . This car is flawless except my key fob cracked so I have tape on it and that’s it mechanically it’s perfect .

03 v6 camry 330k miles, same platform as es300. Reliable for sure but at 22yrs 330,000 miles i am impressed that when i shut the door it is smooth quiet and tight little thump. Still very low noise at 80mph.on hwy. No squeaks or rattles. That is quality. 22yrs 330,000 miles and still feels and sounds new. No broken handles knobs or other little things. 100% of items function as new. I do not baby it or drive or treat it bad just basic life of a car. Friends with luxury cars at 100k and 5 to 7 yrs cannot say the same. My bufdy with benz was impressed.with how it held up, i let him drive it, he went and bought used camry and sold his benz. Nuff said

Toyota/Lexus quality 💪

I love that color.

Yeah a nice car to buy 100 percent in 2022 🥰

amazing car. looking to buy one this month.

Those houses are huge

I bought a 2003 Lexus ES 300 that came from California last December but this one is way more pristine than my Lexus ES 300

If you don’t my mind me asking, what percent tint was on this vehicle

Missing the amazing intro music from older vids. Pls bring it back

Here I thought I got lucky with my 05 ES 330 which was also an estate car, it had 50k original miles and was owned by a sweet elderly lady that unfortunately passed away. Yours is beautiful.

I have this same car. 2005 Silver with 260,000 runs perfect and STILL drives, looks and performs like the day I bought it. Do you still have this car for sale?

Very classy looking car

Lexus IS by far the top of the line I wouldn’t change mine in for NOTHING in the world

I love my ES 350 2010 with 69000 miles. Smooth and powerful.

His sense of humor is funny lol

I can’t understand why the author of this video is criticising the quietness of the Lexus, who the hell wants a noisy car?, the quieter the better, I say.

One of the most reliable cars on the road next to the Camry. Your right about it being dangerous though. Drive this car for my then an hour down the highway and it will make you really sleepy. It’s such a comfortable car but just make sure you have a cup of coffee in the cup holder of you plan on driving it for my then 30 minutes 😂

I have the 2005 Camry SE V6. Very much the same car as the Lexus. My Camry is very quiet, very powerful and fun to drive. Its 16 years old and drives just the same as the day I bought it. Toyota builds the best cars in the world. Yeah its hard to tell if the engine is running, its so quiet.

For somebody who “doesn’t like” this car you sure have a lot of nice things to say about it. Nice reverse psych. Wish it had aux input, but nice car for sure.

My 264k mile Lexus looks exactly like this everything is intact I love the car

How much this would go in 2020?? Im from Europe and we dont have these here, I would love to have it tho, talking bout this 2005 model year

Is this car still up for sale?

This is a fantastic car. It's not on your website so I assume it's sold already, which doesn't surprise me. I know driving it is kind of a snoozefest, but if you want something both extremely comfortable and extremely reliable, you can't do better than this.

I thought the Lexus IS competes with 3 series and C class, And Lexus GS competes with E class and 5 series. ES is somewhere in the middle.