1993 Lexus ES 300 V 6 fuel injected

Summary:

Good low end Luxury type car

Faults:

Dash board indicator lights went out twice.extremly costly

Radiator tanks cracked causing over heating at 90k.Installed a 3core from a Camry, lots better

Engine mounts broke and replaced at 70k.

Alternator/regulator burnt out at 71k.

Antenna malfunction at 89k.

Transmission shift problems at 100k.

General Comments:

For 6'2" people tight to sit into, once in leg room OK, head room short.

With 4 people in the cabin, and some luggage in trunk, vehicle bottoms out often.

Front seats with lower lombard adjuster are very comfortable.

Sound system very nice.6 CD changer stops functioning in the summer heat.

This vehicle travels well at 80+ speeds on freeways.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th January, 2007

19th Jun 2007, 14:38

Wow, all the yellow smiley faces for these older Lexus ES300s is REALLY misleading when you start reading the reviews regarding the type of problems they have. I'm shocked (and quite frankly disgusted) to read review after review stating that the transmission crapped out around 100k miles and numerous issues with oil leaks. I think people don't realize how crappy of a car it truly is because they drive so nicely. It's misleading. My current '89 Chrysler Lebaron (yes, you read that correctly!) has NO OIL LEAKS and I've never had to replace seals. The transmission is original. And my oh-so-antiquated traditionally lit gauges don't give me issues. Even if they did, it's $2 to replace the bulb. These Lexus cars sound highly overrated, just like my old '87 Mercedes 300E was. Man, that was a truly unreliable car and NOT worth the money. My experience with Volvos has been better than most reviews I'm reading about these ES300s. I was considering one, but I think I've changed my mind. The '85 Volvo 240 I had several years ago was an exceptionally reliable car when I sold it at 164k miles. All it ever needed was 1 inner tie-rod, a new master cylinder, brakes, and tires in 164k miles of driving. Only reason I bought it because my Mom had just sold her '89 Volvo 740 turbo with 224k miles, with no issues from the engine or transmission. She replaced it with a '95 Volvo 940, currently with 164k miles and she's done NO WORK to it yet! Yes, the ES300 sounds very overrated with failing transmissions, failing $600 gauges, and issues with engine leaks. I'm royally unimpressed and dissapointed. Well at least its a pretty car.

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1993 Lexus ES 300 Coach Edition 3.0 V6 4-cam

Summary:

It's the best car in its class that I ever had

Faults:

Shocks are dead

Engine overheated once

Car has been in one accident.

General Comments:

The car is really nice for the strength of the motor and for the durability of the body. The car has been in an accident once (hit from both front ends and survived really minor damages). 0-40 mph is really slow, but 55+mph is really fast. This car has really good brakes.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 22nd August, 2005

1993 Lexus ES 300 3.0L DOHC V6

Summary:

A smooth slice of heaven

Faults:

When I first purchased the vehicle, I had to put new tires on it (expensive, since this car thrives on Michelin's), as well as new brakes. In terms of mechanical problems, I have had none thus far.

General Comments:

This vehicle was expertly engineered, smooth engine and transmission, and excellent reliability. I was a bit hesitant to purchase a vehicle with so many miles on it, but the car has proved me wrong; it will easily outlast 200,000 on the odometer.

The interior is superb, with many amenities that really prove itself distinct from the poorer cousin, the Camry. Automatic climate control, leather seats, and a sunroof have been my favorite options, a large step up from my previous Corolla. My only two qualms are that the CD changer is mounted in the trunk, and sometimes I cannot find a comfortable setting on the power seats.

Outside, the car looks sleek, with good looking wheels and two tone paint. White is an easier color to keep clean, I have discovered.

The convenient part about owning a Lexus is that Toyota can service it. Lexus models, mechanically speaking, are corporate twins of the Toyota models, so it is not unfamiliar territory for them. Any consumer looking at an older used Lexus should have it checked out by one of their mechanics, but no doubt, it will be a worthwhile purchase.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th November, 2002

30th Jul 2006, 13:59

I saw one of these vehicles, and I must say I was very interested in it. What do you think would be a reasonable price on one of these?