1998 Lexus ES300 review from North America
"Love the luxury!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very little. I am just waiting for it to happen.
General comments?
Bought it for $5,000 from my father-in-law as he was getting a new Lexus. Knew it was used and had a ton of miles but considered the Camry engine and thought I might be able to get a year or two of luxury driving out of it.
Well, one year down and I love it! Wish I had it when it was off the manufacturing line.
One negative that stands out is the cup holder. Simply put: it sucks. If you take a semi-sharp turn, the drink in the holder tumbles out easily.
I also don't understand why the sunroof opens with one push of a button but does not close without holding the button down.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 157000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 194000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Paseo |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2008 |