1990 Lexus ES250 ES review from North America
"A trustworthy and fun to drive car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump at ~150k.
Alternator ~150k.
Cracked radiator in 1999 (mileage unknown)
Front seat side panel wore badly - was replaced in ~1999.
General comments?
We've had this car a long time, so it is hard to remember all maintenance repairs many of which are expected (such as the alternator dying so late in life).
It is a 5-speed which is wonderful, but not the typical.
For the most part, it has required few major repairs.
Lexus dealership work is incredibly expensive.
The dealerships are great -- some even have internet access and other nice services as well as good repair.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 liter V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 165000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th November, 2002 |