Bad Transmission! 2008 Lexus ES 350 first time start up in a few years!

Joes Golden Garage
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Published 2024-04-26
This is the one I bought in 2020 or 2022 ! It was sold green light which means it was guaranteed until we drove it off the lot Then that became null and void We been dragging our feet getting it repaired. But finally got a quote for a good used trans with 6 mo warranty $2500 installed So we finally gonna pull the trigger I wanted to see if she started ok
All Comments (18)
  • @hayden93
    I wouldn’t go for a rebuilt transmission, I’d go for a nice low miles used transmission with a guarantee on it and send her, those are less than half the price of a rebuild and will likely drive like new
  • @cars-trucks
    Hey Joe. Yes, that's an Ultra Luxury Package on that ES350. Like you mentioned, wheels, panoramic roof.... then plus the Mark Levinson system with Navigation among other items on the UL. Sad the transmission was never serviced. My suggestion is if no corrosion underneath, put in a re-manufactured transmission, and it will probably go to 300,000 to 400,000 miles. Another great video, Joe. 👍
  • @youtoobe169
    Most people don't think about what's really needed in car maintenance. Can you try a transmission oil and filter change to see if that helps?
  • @bradroesler7072
    Once this car gets a new battery, new oil and fluids, the used transmission you're possibly getting, and a good wash and detail, this ES350 will be like brand new again! Can you please do an update on the beater 2010 ES350 that you aunt drives?
  • @bradroesler7072
    Have you done anything to this Lexus since you did this very cold start on it? I bet the battery went dead when you turned the vehicle off...
  • @benjamindoyle668
    With a new transmission and maybe some tires replaced (dry rot?) this could be a forever car for you Joe. The Saab seems a little cursed. Wishing you good luck with all these products. Over on the Volvo forum these 6 speed Aisin transmissions are known to be reliable unless the valve bodies give up. After 200k with no fluid maintenance you never know what can happen. They rely on torque converter slip a lot and they often deal with powerful Volvo turbo engines and Toyota V6s et cetera. Some people never really seem to have problems with them. Mine kept having shift quality issues in my Volvo and would give me "Transmission performance low" messages when it got too hot, but new software and a relearn fixed it!
  • @timmi511
    How about get a used newer model transmission?? I believe this Gen. is compatible up to ‘18-‘19 model year. Check into this. PS: Few days ago I was looking for a new video on this ES350. Recently bought an ‘09 ES350. At the inspection and test drive it was fine, although there was evidence that it’s been rebuilt and after a few weeks the transmission started acting out a little bit. Occasional delays and jerks in shifting from P to D & R to D. I hope it doesn’t break on me until I sell it out.
  • @richardwrynn824
    My dad had a battery charger like that except it was a red color, probably made in the early 60's.
  • @john1240able
    Joe 2009 Lexus ES350 161,000 miles dealership maintenance all it’s life price $7,800 over price about right
  • @adeniyihenry2108
    Wow $4900 for a transmission 😳😳😳😳…are you for real 😳🤦🏻‍♂️….it’s very expensive