1996 Lexus ES 300 consumer reviews

Best car ever! So comfortable and smooth! Beats any new car! I bought it in 2023 its 27 years old and drives like new with the taste of an old Lexus!

I got mine from my uncle with 228k on it and the only thing I had to do was put new axles and power steering on it for around $1000 and the car drove like new. I even crashed it and fixing it was only around $1000 because parts are so cheap for it and it still drives like new. This is the third car I’ve owned (93 Subaru Impreza then 99 Ford Expedition) and this is hands down the best for mileage, reliability and even just plain comfort. I love it and I’m gonna run it until I have to buy another Lexus

Love this car! It is a great car - reliable and beautiful all in one vehicle. Has a classic and timeless line. Comfortable seats and nice ride!

This was a second vehicle that we use for around town driving. It is great on comfort and gas mileage. We also have a newer version of this vehicle and love the Lexus quality and experience.

I love this car so much I can climb hills and tow cars and pull people outta the ditch it’s all around car hell yeah

Bought used and have driven it for 40K miles - I credit the NY potholes for needing to replace the half-axle last year, and that was the only significant issue. The car runs strong, shifts great, is quiet, comfortable, economical with gas, and the front-wheel drive makes it great for getting around in the snow. It handles ice and rain like a champ - is like a fancy Camry, so the extra cylinders give it more power and more fancy interior is a pleasure, with all of the dependability of Toyota, you can't beat this ride for the price!

Very reliable and comfortable car. Good gas mileage. Very firm body in case of ana accident. Parts was not expensive.

I bought my '96 ES 300 with 175k miles and now has 199k miles and still runs very strong and with lots of power. My only issue with the vehicle is that the interior is small if you are over 6 feet tall. My head is very close to the ceiling.

This vehicle has a sturdy exterior and all of the components are durable. If you do the proper maintenance to this vehicle, it will take you a long way.

I drove a friend's Volvo V50 and I was impressed. I needed a car that I could pay off - no loan - but will give me the comfy ride the V50 gave me. The reviews of the ES was impressive and my budget too me down all the way to 1996. When I had to take the 12 year old lady for a test drive, I just could not believe it. So comfortable, luxurious and smooth ride. Not many new cars can compare its ride. My wife and I have abused this vehicle. Five years of treachery. Bought it with 124000 miles, now has 194000 and still drives like a dream. Generally reliability has been very good. I have a 2002 GS300 to replace it but I am been tempted to keep both cars.