2000 Lexus ES Reviews

I bought the car in January of 2012. Ever since then it's been all hell.

I first tested it, and it was amazing, drove like beast, very smooth, and very quiet. Bought it for $3500.

Now 5000 km later, the check engine light comes on with 4 codes. Fixed the O2 sensors for $500, and knock sensors for $700.

Drove for a good 2000 km, then another check engine light came on, so I fixed the MAF sensor for $210. Mind you, I took all these repairs to Lexus, biggest rip off of my life.

So then 3000 km later, another stupid check engine light came on. Took it to Lexus; it turned out I needed a timing belt, so I just said screw it, turned around and sold it for $1350.

So altogether, I spent 1410 in labour and part costs, and 500 getting it diagnosed at Lexus. I lost $4000 on this piece of junk in 4 months.

Toyota/Lexus, never again, and please don't make the same mistake I did; go buy yourself a Honda or Acura.

Absolutely nothing.

When I first bought the car, it had just be serviced, oil changed, timing belt just done at the dealership. The car had 134K on it.

At 139.9k, the transmission went completely out on me. I was told it would cost 3500 to replace.

I wouldn't buy this or any other Lexus again.

It's very comfortable and spacious, and has many bells and whistles, but as far as it being reliable, not so much at all.

The car has poor pick up, but the ride is smooth.

The car has no apparent issues. The check engine light was on when I had a pre-purchase inspection done. The seller had the shift solenoid replaced before I took ownership, and all appears to be well.

It was recommended that the timing belt should have been changed at about 90,000 miles, which has not been done. Talked to another owner that had his go out at about 115,000, and another that is at 169,000 without it.

I drive this car about about 50 miles a week. What do you think should I do. What will a Toyota dealer charge compared to the Lexus dealer?

The car handles great, happy with the purchase.