Faults:

Front suspension noise at 154000 KM. Frightening metal on metal squeaking appeared after new shocks were installed.

General Comments:

Lexus built a generally great car, and then put a terrible front suspension system in it. If you look at other sources, you'll find front suspension complaints are the most common.

It's a hybrid strut - control arm design that has the worst characteristics of both. All the parts are cast-iron, so they are heavy and transmit shocks into the body. The lower rear arm positions its bushing 90-degrees to its normal direction of travel, so it places stress on the lower ball-joint.

Then they specify low profile tires to further increase the stress on the system and shocks through the body. This is neither a luxury car - too stiff, too noisy, nor is it a sports sedan - bad suspension design and geometry.

Too bad because it's a reliable (except front suspension), attractive, well-made and comfortable car. I'm actually afraid to drive it now, even though two different dealers have inspected the front end and say it's fine.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with the car so far. But since I have owned it, I have done a bunch of work on it. I replaced all the front suspension bushings with polyurethane ones from TM engineering, front rotors, front brake pads, brake fluid flush, spark plugs, transmission fluid and pan, fog light, oil change.

General Comments:

The biggest upgrade has been the polyurethane bushings. I read a lot about these having that highway speed vibration and braking wobble under hard braking, and being very floaty. I had all those issues, and they HAVE ALL BEEN CURED WITH THE POLYURETHANE BUSHINGS!!! If you own this car, get these bushings; the car now glides and handles 100% better. When I brake, the car actually stops, no steering wheel wobble, no need to worry about hitting the car in front. Gone is all the highway vibration, and the car tracks beautifully.

The only downside to polyurethane bushings is I have heard that they squeak, but the cure is have a good mechanic install them, and have them use silicone grease and nothing else. They will not squeak if greased properly, and if they ever do in the future, just periodically spray a bottle of white lithium grease and you are good to go.

I actually considered selling my car because it handled so sloppily. Even backing out of the driveway, there was the floaty feeling. But now I know how this car was built to handle, and it actually rides better than before. This car glides over the road now.

Faults:

My rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced at 140,000 miles.

CD disk changer malfunctioned at 154,000 miles.

Its been a pretty reliable car. Just normal maintenance.

General Comments:

I've owned BMWs, Audis, Acuras, Honda, Infinitis, Porsches, Chryslers, Saabs, Volvos, and Mercedes. This car is one of my all time favorites. It's as quick as my e36 M3, as reliable as my Toyota Camry, as luxurious as my Saab 9-5 Aero, and as stylish as my Audi. This car seems to check all the positive boxes.

The cabin is very well laid out and the seats are very comfortable. I almost feel like I'm sitting on my leather sofa couch in my living room. Every option is available to you. Power tilt, telescoping steering wheel, adjustable power seats, heated seats, sunroof, nice stereo. You will feel like a high level executive sitting in this car. P.

The acceleration is phenomenal. 0-60 in less than 6 seconds. If you want the car next to you to be a tiny speck in your rear view mirror, just push your foot down on the accelerator. WoW. I don't even use the ECT (extra power button) that's on the gear console. Another nifty feature is putting the car in manual mode. There are steering wheel buttons that mimic formula one racing. I try to drive the car leisurely, but it's just nice to know you have that power if you need it.

The only draw back to this car is that it's not as nimble as other cars (BMWs, Acuras) that I have owned. That's to be understood since it's a V8. It's a lot heavier car, so that was something to get used too as well. My last car was a Lexus is300. I'm thinking about upgrading the suspension, but I hope that doesn't interfere with the ride quality.

All in all, one of the best cars to get used on the market. I would highly recommend it.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This car hauls. 0-60 in under 6 seconds. Wow! I also own an Rx300 and now just bought another Lexus the Ls400. I can't get enough of Lexus I just love them so much.

Faults:

Front end vibration at 66 mph from after break-in period. Tires and wheels replace at different intervals.

Electrical humming noise from engine compartment after engine is turned off.

Faults:

GPS-Navigation system missing 90% of towns and cities, sometimes entire states. Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire missing. Syracuse and Albany, New York and most other upstate towns and villages. Near worthless system outside of metro areas of biggest cities.