The Lowdown: 2003 Lexus ES 300
By Thomas Brillstein
Introduction
The 2003 ES 300 is manufactured in JAPAN for Lexus. It is Lexus's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $31,725 USD in 2003.
ES 300 Dimensions
The 2003 ES 300 has standard length of 191.10 inches and a width of 71.30 inches. The ES 300 rides 57.30 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 6.10 inches. Front headroom is 37.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the ES 300 a radius of 36.80 inches. It uses 215/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 107.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The ES 300 comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The ES 300's standard 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V engine weighs in at 21 miles/gallon city driving using a 18.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The ES 300 retails for $31,725 USD with a invoice price of $28,130 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag. ES 300 optional equipment may include Electronic Brake Assistance, Traction Control, Vehicle Stability Control System, Adjustable Foot Pedals, CD Changer.
Exterior color choices include Alabaster Metallic, Black Garnet Pearl, Black Onyx, Blue Onyx Pearl, Crystal White, Millennium Silver Metallic, Mystic Gold Metallic, Mystic Sea Opalescent, Starlight Pearl with interior choices of Black Cloth Interior, Black Leather Interior, Ivory Cloth Interior, Ivory Leather Interior, Light Charcoal Leather Interior. The ES 300 seats 5 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also comes with a 72 month/70,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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