BOBZ

I am looking to purchase a 1995 Lexus ES300 to replace my current 1997 Nissan Maxima. I am considering one that is for sale (82,000 miles - $7,500).

My questions are as follows:

1. How reliable are the timing belts on these vehicles? Have any of you had a timing belt go on one of these? My vehicle has a timing chain.

2. The Lexus has 188 HP. How fast are these vehicles. Are they quick to get up and go?

3. Is the stereo in the vehicle a good sounding stereo?

4. Are there any common problems that crop up with these vehicles that I should know before I buy one?

5. If you were to convince me to get rid of my Maxima (130,000 miles) and purchase this Lexus, what would you say?

I appreciate any feedback. It will be hard for me to part with my Maxima, especially because of its reliability. However, the reason I am looking at the Lexus is because it too is very reliable.

Thanks again!!!

My 96 has been so good I bought a 2003 and now have both. You'll enjoy the car I'm sure. There are tons of parts and accessories on ebay for these cars too

Use the 2005 manual...

FYI 2005 is a Supliment not a full version

I'm Bob with a 96 white and grey with 99 wheels

and a 2003 white with XM radio and bluetooth phone kit

How about 2003 es300

thanks

Bob

Hi guys, I'm Bob from NY with two ES300s (1996 and 2003) Looking to buy a 2007 in the spring. I'm a new car tech by trade and always available for tech questions if I can be of assistance B)