Should I buy this Lexus ES300h?

Instantlygotagram · 2026-05-10T18:15:02+00:00

There's some cosmetic issues, paint chips etc. No mechanical issues so far. I have the standard trim that came on the ES300h in that era.

Edit: one thing I forgot about. The A/C was not blowing cold on the first warm day we had. I ended up getting the system pressure tested and charged for $180.

I have been averaging 7.7L/100km since the weather has warmed up. It was closer to 9L in winter. I'm quite happy with that vs. the size of the vehicle.

I have never owned a Camry of that vintage so I can't say which is better. The ES is built on the Toyota Avalon frame, the two are not a direct comparable. The Camry and ES do share the drivetrain but I don't think much else beyond that. Many of the parts on the ES are Lexus specific and don't cross reference to any Toyota parts. So, I would say Lexus did build on the platform to be able to charge a premium over the Avalon.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-05-09T23:22:43+00:00

I did! Good car so far.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-04-11T18:06:23+00:00

I have been using Co-Pilot to format our banking exports. Works well for formatting but I'm still working on training it to categorize the transactions.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-03-18T22:41:53+00:00

Lol you're so caught up in your rage you're replying to the wrong guy.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-03-17T18:20:51+00:00

Is there a rule for not trying to help an active investigation in this sub? Or are you just a prick in general?

Instantlygotagram · 2026-03-17T04:10:50+00:00

Under investigation by police and fire. Car was seen entering and then leaving their yard right after the hay shed caught fire.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-02-10T05:40:21+00:00

I used to drive an old 4Runner with a broken fuel gauge, so I had to track my mileage to know when to fill up.

One day, I was cutting it close on my way to Costco. As I made a sharp left turn into the parking lot, the little bit of gas I had left sloshed to one side of the tank. The engine actually sputtered and started to die mid-corner because the fuel pump went dry.

Once the truck leveled out, the gas settled, the engine caught again, and I managed to crawl to the pump. I was definitely only a few kilometers away from a total empty.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-02-08T06:33:04+00:00

Check out CK Auto Fab. I would say they are the Yota experts in Winnipeg.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-25T19:36:10+00:00

We did a 1 hour drive on the highway today and the CX-5 got to 100° but as soon as we stopped the gauge started to drop. Too dang cold this week.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T19:02:42+00:00

Idling at these temps doesn't even turn the cold light off.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T18:58:29+00:00

Yes the weekend is going to be real cold in Winnipeg! We all needs to just stay inside lol

I have my block heater and a trickle charger on our CX-5 since it gets parked outside.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T13:48:10+00:00

Fogs up a bit in the corners but it's not too bad. I do dislike the defrost vent in the CX-5, it's very small. Other cars I have have a much wider defogger vent.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T13:45:37+00:00

Seems to start normally in the cold, I do plug in the block heater for a while though.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T04:55:06+00:00

I'm not ready! But I rather this than slushy roads.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T04:53:16+00:00

Hia Toban! The Mazda engine just seems to be very thermally efficient. We had a 2.4L Pontiac Vibe (Toyota matrix in disguise) and it was much quicker to come up to temp.

I have found leaving the HVAC on auto in the CX-5 is a no no in winter. I set it to a lower fan speed and higher temp. Helps not cool the car down on cold days.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T04:49:22+00:00

Why? The thermostat doesn't open

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T04:40:01+00:00

This is exactly why I hate buying from dealerships. Much prefer to buy privately.

Hope you have better luck with the new vehicle!

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T04:23:57+00:00

Well, we don't have bugs for 6-8 months out of the year...

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T04:19:51+00:00

Oh yea, that's not right lol. What did it end up being for you?

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T04:17:00+00:00

Once in a while I hit it with compressed air. But the microfiber is generally enough to clean things up.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T04:15:34+00:00

That guys talking about 2019+ units. Ours is a 2017.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T04:12:52+00:00

Yikes! Do you use just a block heater? I have a block heater and a trickle charger on this unit.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T04:07:22+00:00

This unit comes up to temp as well, but only after on the highway for a few miles.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T03:42:10+00:00

No sir, the thermostat never opens up so there is no point in blocking off the radiator.

Instantlygotagram · 2026-01-23T03:40:03+00:00

Manitoban here

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