1997 Lexus ES300 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Beautiful car to drive, and extremely comfortable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There have been no serious (urgent) issues with the ES300, the brake pads had to be replaced around 500kms ago. All just standard procedure.
One CV joint was also replaced around 1000 ks ago, it was leaking.
General comments?
As far as handling this car is quite heavy, but the 3L Quad Cam V6 does pack a punch. I was never disappointed with the car's performance.
Comfort wise this car is a winner, and combined with Toyota's technical experience it can't be beaten for reliability.
This car is also a good looker when kept in good condition.
The service offered by the local Lexus dealership is extremely efficient, they are polite and let you drive a new car while your car is being serviced. They also offer extra customer satisfaction options for free, for example they once chauffeured me to the international airport while my car was in service - and dropped it at the airport all expenses paid so I could drive away with it when I arrived back home.
You really can't get a better car for the price.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3 litre petrol V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 150000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Suzuki XL-7 |
| Date of Entry | 26th August, 2008 |