1991 Lexus Soarer review from Australia and New Zealand
"A very over rated car which is very un reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Emv screen went blank the first week of ownership.
Drivers seat badly scuffed.
Radiator top tank cracked at 100000km.
Left air bag failed at 102000km.
Electric steering column badly worn.
Tappets are very rattly.
Door trims cracking.
Power steering pump failed at 103000km.
Alternator failed at 103000 km.
Front lower control arm bushes failed at 105000km.
Fuel pump ecu failed at 105000km.
Dash went blank at 102000km.
Steering rack leaking at 103000km.
Steering rack bushes replaced at 105000km.
General comments?
This car is reasonably quick, but not what you would expect from a 4 litre quad cam 32 valve v8.
The interior is reasonably quiet, but it still suffers from squeaks and rattles.
For such a large two door car it handles reasonably good, but smoothness over bumps is'nt the best.
Fuel economy is high not the most fuel efficient of cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 105000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Jaguar XJ40 |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2006 |