Faults:

I have replaced the water pump.

I have replaced the timing belt.

I have replaced the battery couple of times.

I have replaced the struts.

All the things I have replaced on the car have just been normal wear and tear items. I have never had a major repair.

General Comments:

Overall, this has been the best car I have ever owned. It still rides incredibly smooth and quiet. The maintenance has been so incredibly reasonable.

I have owned the car for over 12 years, and have put over 250,000 miles on it, and it still runs like the first day I bought it.

Faults:

Air conditioner compressor, automatic transmission, all four struts, spark coils, air mass sensor, vehicle stability control computer, frequent brake pad replacement, leather on driver's seat not wearing well even with small, female driver.

General Comments:

Disappointment. This Lexus is no more or less troublesome than my Acura, Honda Prelude, and Chrysler Town and Country Limited. Unfortunately, Toyota/Lexus charges outrageous prices for their repair parts. Some Lexus dealers are very good at selling service that is not required by the car's manufacturer. In return for this abuse, however, they do wash your car and give women roses when they pick-up the car.

Faults:

Air Conditioner compressor when new, Vehicle Stability System failed, frequent brake pads, automatic transmission replacement at 94,000 miles.

General Comments:

Relatively poor gas mileage and numerous costly repairs after warranty ended.

Faults:

Transmission rebuilt after 140,000 miles. The transmission was not in working order after being rebuilt, so it had to be replaced by the transmission garage. This ordeal cost me about $2,500 and about six weeks of renting a car. I would recommend that you go to the Lexus dealer to have major work done!

The control arm was replaced at 130,000 miles ($400).

The bushings and struts need replaced.

Head gasket leaks a little.

Steering fluid has a leak.

General Comments:

I love the way this car handles and drives. The fuel economy isn't too bad. The car is very quiet and comfortable (as a Lexus should be).

The paint on this car is excellent.

Super quality vehicle.

I get compliments all the time from my students and folks around the community.

Overall, I love this car. Even though I had to put a new transmission in it, I plan on driving this car until it croaks. Because of the high maintenance, I will probably not buy another Lexus.

Faults:

Alignment at 180,000. Maybe due to I had rims on the car, many potholes in NJ.

VSC and check engine light on once in a while. I drove the car for 2 years with the lights going on and off, but never any problem or work required. To get rid of the light (check engine), disconnect the negative battery terminal and reconnect; lights will go off. VSC just turn the car off and it will go away.

General Comments:

Pretty fast for a 6 cylinder.

Handles very well; can handle sharp turns and weaving in and out of traffic!

Very comfortable heated electric seats moves in all directions. (driver and passenger)

Climate control very comfortable, AC freezing, heat very hot.

Windows defrost very quickly, within seconds.

Front wheel drive very good in bad weather.

Smooth driving and quiet engine.

TOO MANY TO LIST!