1996 ES 300
Bought from private original owner
$11,500 CAD in October 2005, 72,500 Kilometres
Fixes from a friend that works at a Lexus dealer.
First month fixes:
- Valve cover gasket
- Top engine mount
- Oil pan gasket
- Oil Change
- Bosch platinum spark plugs & seals
- Above total of $550 CAD
- New BF Goodrich Traction T/A $510 CAD
- Front and rear wheel alignment $60 CAD
- Replacement master key (non-Lexus no remote, laser cut) $40 CAD
Future Fixes:
- Fog lights were missing when I bought the car
- Paint chips and possibly getting the hood repainted
- T-belt and CV boot @ 100K
The speedometer needle sometimes darkens at certain spot. A few of the backlit "green" lights on the radio buttons don't light up. Minor problems that I will not waste money to fix.
This is my first Lexus and it runs very smoothly with good acceleration. I am very happy with the car in terms of quality, comfort, and power. I use it for commuting to work. I find the parts and service is quite expensive at the dealer. You really need to shop around to get the best prices. I hope to keep this car for 8-10 years. I am now tempted to find an used LS400.