1999 Lexus ES300 review from North America
"A great car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Barely perceptible noise from the sunroof cover early on. Dealer (Mission Viejo, CA) was all over the problem immediately with two testers in the car with me. They could barely hear it, but promptly gave me an RX300 to drive while they replaced the entire sunroof ass'y. Only problem so far.
General comments?
It's fast, very quiet and luxurious. All 4 C-Series owners I know readily admit that the ES is a very impressive car; all express regret that they didn't buy or lease one.
Local dealer service is great. Neighbor owns a Mercedes S500 and goes on and on about how great her service is. Listening to the details, it sounds like that great service is normal for a Lexus owner.
When I bought it I heard MANY comments regarding Camrys, but always from people who, for some reason, drove comparative junks. Biggest differences I'm aware of with respect to the XLE would be sound, styling, trim line-standard equipment and ride.
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| Great value for a used car |
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| You will love this car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2001 |