1990 Lexus ES250 review from North America

1.TRUNK WAS NOT BUILT RIGHT SO THE HINGES WERE REPLACED 4 TIMES. The trunk buckles open about an inch 4 months after the dealer changed the hinges. When it was no longer under warranty, they dealer would not change the hinge. I have seen this problem on other cars.

2, Sunroof was not used and it caved into the passenger compartment and had to be replaced at 50,000 miles.

3. Lexus-Toyota/Camry engine was well-maintained, but at 70,000 miles, a piston blew through the engine floor. Short block was replaced. The Toyota mechanic did not replace hoses. It overheated and ruined the engines one month later.

4. The overheating caused the radiator to go and eventually the transmission went.

WE donated the car to charity. What a lemon. We bought it from the dealer as a used Lexus company car at 17,000 miles.

Other people have had good experiences with LEXUS, but this car was a nightmare, an expensive nightmare because LEXUS repairs are much more expensive than most cars. My MAZDA GLC is still running well after 280,000 miles.

I would never buy a LEXUS again.