Faults:

Alternator blew and replaced after around 200K.

Couple of tires and brake pads changed at 50K intervals.

New heater fitted at 200K.

Blinking dash and cam belt are standard changes on or before 150K, and these were changed before I bought the car.

Air-con re-fill at 250K.

Front passenger courtesy handle is slightly loose.

Drivers side door console became very loose and faulty; this was replaced on 2nd service from when I bought the car.

General Comments:

Definitely an amazing amount of car for the money.

Extremely powerful car, the 4.0 litre V8 is a monster.

The ride and comfort really are exceptional. The ride can be altered from rigid (sporty) to highly bouncy and forgiving (normal).

Soundproofing is sensational.

This car is so powerful and comfortable. I'd say it's one of the best vehicles for touring and driving a few hours at a time.

There are loads of gadgets on this car. It's hard to believe it's almost 18 years old!

The sound system is incredibly good (Nakamichi originally I think), and the touch-screen display really is ahead of it's time.

I have a friend who has the flashy job title of "Head of Automotive" for the Financial Times newspaper. He absolutely loves this car, and I think that says it all really.

Faults:

PAS pipe split. £30 to have a new braided one made by a hydraulics specialist.

Dash started to blink. £2 for a rransistor and two capacitors. And a couple of hours of labour.

General Comments:

I would recommend it to anyone who wants a fast car. Mine is a modified example and eats tyres. Very fast running 350BHP, and not been beaten by anything with 4 wheels.

Excellent to go long distances in, and it handles a lot better than I thought it would (in the dry only).

A lot of car for the money.

Faults:

Oil level sender unit gone on the blink, Lexus dealer wanted £300 but £50 bought a good secondhand one.

Build quality not up to modern Lexus levels... but it is a 1993 car.

General Comments:

A little slow off the mark (relative to my friends Audi S4) due to the auto. transmission, but flies after the first second or so. Gyrometer testing ran a best of 5.71s to 60mph, average was around 5.9s.

Surprisingly good fuel economy, averages 20mpg around town and 30mpg on a long motorway run at 75-80mph.

Has no traction control etc. and there's no grip at all from the back wheels under power in the wet. Will wheelspin and slither around at 50mph if kickdown engaged even if travelling in a straight line... quite unnerving!

Faults:

Digital dashboard had to be fixed.

Condensation in headlights.

Boot struts replaced.

General Comments:

Very very very fast, very very very comfortable. Turns heads on the street.

All cars should be like this one.

Air conditioning, cruise control, power transmission settings, turbo timer, alloys, electric seats and a lot more. Power and comfort.