Auto loans: 2012 Lexus ES
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.6 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.6 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Lexus ES for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Lexus ES specs
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 12.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.6 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.43 |
2012 Lexus ES: every figure
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,286 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Lexus ES
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (98), electrical system (7) and structure (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V741000 | 2019-10-17 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010... |
| 19V005000 | 2019-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,... |
| 17V006000 | 2017-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Lexus ES for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 Lexus ES for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2012 Lexus ES for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
A buyer's checks
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, electrical system and structure; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Engine and fuel
Its powertrain is the 3.5L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 32 litres, from its 10.6 L/100 km rating. Expect about $16.43 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. At 425 litres, the trunk fits a family's bags for a long weekend.
When the ES makes sense
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Drive it on your own roads
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. If the ES is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent first, buy later: a week with the ES answers the big questions.
Running costs
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Your move
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Lexus ES from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Lexus ES
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Lexus ES for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Lexus ES
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Lexus ES?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Lexus ES before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Lexus ES have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Lexus ES cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3286.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.