Opinion - 1992 Lexus ES300

[gstq]

I'm thinking about buying a 1992 Lexus ES300. Can you guys tells me pros/cons of this car? (ie. expensive parts, high insurance, breaks down easily, prone to problems after X amount of KM's, etc.)

Thanks! :)

[Xtrema]

Why bother with 15yr old Camry with leather?

[legendboy]

^ obviously someone who has never driven a 92 es300

[bituerbo]

Originally posted by Xtrema
Why bother with 15yr old Camry with leather?

:werd:

I'd opt for an LS400 if given the choice. You're looking at a 4.0L RWD luxury sedan versus... an overpriced camry with leather.

Just my $0.02

[HondaRice]

Originally posted by bituerbo


:werd:

I'd opt for an LS400 if given the choice. You're looking at a 4.0L RWD luxury sedan versus... an overpriced camry with leather.

Just my $0.02

camry? not even close


your paying for a more luxury supra even with the supra engine

[Lo)2enz0]

my parents have a 98, its not that bad of a car. but i always bug them about how its a fancy camry.

look into an toyota aristo, about $7,000ish imported

[radar2000]

I m proud owner of a tanned 1992 Lexus es300. Owned it for 5 years now...bought it with 219,000kms on it.. now at about 300,000kms. Never had any major problem atall...and above all i have not driven it all that nicely...got kick ass power in it. Yea..sorry i have had two issues with it...radiator leakage...but luckly it was rite on top so couple'o radiator seal plaster worked like charm! Second one was rear struts gave'up on me but i guess after so many clicks that's gotta happen. Thats it dude! They are real cheap rite now...get ur hands on one. Good looks + excellent power = great purchase!

[bituerbo]

Originally posted by HondaRice


camry? not even close


your paying for a more luxury supra even with the supra engine

ES300 is the FWD version, with e 3.0L V6 engine. Supra's don't have V6's and aren't FWD.
http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2055/ - comprehensive review of the ES250/ES300

[Team_Mclaren]

When i was looking at that kind of vehicle, i chose the legend instead. I do like the es300 (my friend has one), but its too carmy like. Other than that, its a pretty reliable car and has some nice old school luxury items. Over all its a comfortable car and good to drive around town in.

You can't compare the Ls to the ES... LS cost twice as much even used...

[HiSpec]

The ES300's engine is very reliable, good power for city driving and for passing if needed.

With a good patience and some research, you can turn the ES300 into VIP-style cruiser.

For exampe:
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154147