2021 Lexus ES — fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM
Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still make an intake/vacuum leak the first place to look?
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Lexus ES
2021 Lexus ES — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 80,500 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp.
2021 Lexus ES — how much reconditioning is worth doing before listing?
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 93,000 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending money first will return more in the sale price. What repairs or detailing usu…
2021 Lexus ES 350 — battery keeps dying after two or three days parked
Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal while running. How would you narrow down a parasitic draw without pul…
2021 Lexus ES 350 — random misfire code but engine feels fine
Scanner showed a cylinder-specific misfire code after one rough start, but the car feels completely normal now. Plugs aren't that old. Would you swap coils to see if the code follows, or just monitor…
2021 Lexus ES — rebuilt-title price looks tempting — trying to narrow this down
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 20,000 miles. A rebuilt-title car is much cheaper than clean-title examples and appears professional…
2021 Lexus ES 350 — need advice: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on paper. What compromises have actually ma…
2021 Lexus ES — inside shoulder worn out while outside looks fine
The tires looked okay until I checked the inner shoulder, which is much more worn. The car is slightly lowered. What alignment measurements matter most if I want to stop eating tires? I would rather…
2021 Lexus ES — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trusting it on a long trip? If I figure it o…
Would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 8,200 miles. Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of invoices and owner notes. Assuming both i…
2021 Lexus ES — water spots keep coming back after correction
Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change would you make first?
2021 Lexus ES — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear. What extra inspection points matter because of rental use?
2021 Lexus ES — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 36,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same c…
2021 Lexus ES 350 — who is actually discounting below MSRP in this region?
Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing real discounts locally before I drive two h…
2021 Lexus ES — is this actually a good used-car deal? — second opinion before I spend money
The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, condition and a PPI before deciding what…
2021 Lexus ES 350 — delayed engagement into Drive when cold
On cold mornings, shifting from Park to Drive takes a second or two before the car actually engages. Once warm it's instant and shifts fine. Fluid level/condition is my first thought, but what else s…
2021 Lexus ES — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate normal injector noise from valvetrain no…
2021 Lexus ES — clunk when changing from reverse to drive
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts, driveshaft play, differential mounts or C…
2021 Lexus ES — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 59,500 miles. Every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes back to monthly payment. I am bringing my own financing. Is there any reason not to insist on a…
2021 Lexus ES — what changed after 100k miles?
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started needing attention after this mileage for ot…