Trade in: 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.
- 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.
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.
Trade in: the 2012 Lexus ES
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 Lexus ES for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is what to know about the 2012 Lexus ES before buying one.
What to check on the ES
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. 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. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain here is the 3.5L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Rated at 10.6 L/100 km combined, it needs around 32 litres for a 300 km round trip. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $49.29 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who the ES suits
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Room inside
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The EPA lists 425 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Rent it for a week first
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent first, buy later: a week with the ES answers the big questions. If the ES is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Narrowing it down
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.43 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $164.30 at our price setting.
Over to you
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
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.
Find me this car
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.