1991 Lexus LS Reviews - Page 3 of 3

Oxygen sensor replaced DIY.

The Climate Control system is very seriously flawed. Designed by NipponDenso, Denso USA, and used by many Japanese manufacturers.

In order to increase MPG the ability for fresh airflow is severely restricted by the size and location of the cabin atmosphere exhauster port.

Restricting outlet airflow does reduce the need for the A/C compressor to run, but at the same time increases the probability of the cabin atmospheric humidity rising to the dewpoint of the windshield and windows.

Vehicle is therefore horribly subject to instances of sudden and spontaneous windshield fogging in cool and cold climates.

Alternator fused at about 97000km. Looks like it might have been caused by the power steering unit leaking onto it. The Toyota dealer where I bought the car would not tell me what caused the alternator (AUS$2040) to fail. They in fact replaced the broken alternator with a second-hand alternator and refunded me my extended warranty premium (about AUS$1500). I have had no such problems with genuine Lexus service departments, and have not gone back to the Toyota dealer where I bought the car.

The temperature LCD display leaked at about 120000km; I have not had it fixed, but have asked for a quote.

Had the steering pump replaced at about 150000km. AUS$1200+.

Apart from the above the car has been ultra reliable for over two years.

There is a bit of tyre/road noise on rough bitumen roads, but it is *very* quiet on smooth bitumen. No engine noise much at all (I've not driven it beyond 120km/h much) at freeway speeds.

Leather seats could be more comfortable. Improved in later models. I think Toyota Camry seats are better. The best seats I ever had were in my Renault 16 TS.

Excellent air-conditioning (compared to my 1998 Prado VX Grande).

The car really needs traction control (my model does not have it).

1. Air conditioner compressor replaced.

2. Power steering pump failed, which lead to the failure of the alternator by way of a fluid leak.

1. This car has never let me down. Even when the alternator failed, I was still able to start and get to the dealer.

2. Superb comfort even with 124,000 miles. I've had it six years and intend to keep it until final failure.

EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Pipe replaced. Couple of blown dashboard illumination lights.

That's the lot in 103,000 miles apart from new front discs at 85,000 miles.

Very reliable, very cheap to run for class of car. 24-25mpg regular consumption.

Very quiet, fast and comfortable but handling may be a bit soft for some tastes and front seats not as good as they should be.