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1997 Lexus ES 300 consumer reviews

$29,900 starting MSRP
side view of 1997 ES 300 Lexus
(25 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.7
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I bought this car at 140k miles with regular maintenance

I bought this car at 140k miles with regular maintenance and overall care it's sitting at 250k miles and still runs like a dream I would recommend this car to anyone at any age

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I owned for 18 years

Great car, it has all the service done including 2nd timing belt at 170,000 miles and smog checked. Brand new tires, oil change was done 10/30/2020.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the Best Old Car I've Met In My Life

This Car is Really Old, But in Perfect Condition, It has a great color, great Design, Very Comfortable, One of the Best Old Cars ever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable, comfortable vehicle ive ever owned

When i first got this car, i wasnt expecting it to drive like it did, especially for how old it is it almost drives better than my 2007 civic and it WAY faster and more comfortable

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fixer upper

Great car i drive it from work and back but recently it started to over heat due to radiator leaking and condenser needs to be looked at.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The Best Car I Owned

This car was really nice and performed well. It was good on gas and had plenty of power. Unfortunately, we have one too many cars and I had to sell it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Outdone itself in performance and maintenance

Bought the car new, never had any issues with it outside of normal maintenance. It had a smooth, quiet ride. It does need work work under the hood now, but the body and interior (except for driver seat) are in great shape

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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252,000 miles, yet luxury driving.

Powerful V6 engine. It drives without struggle at 80 miles per hour. Smooth transmission. Powerful and icy cold AC. AM/FM, 6-CD in glove compartment and Cassette. Power windows and locks. Heated seats. Memory driver setting.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most comfortable car I have ever owned

Lexus sold three generations of the ES 300, those initial impressions remained remarkably consistent: Pick any year and you'd find a roomy, well-built midsize sedan that felt uncommonly luxurious for its price point. A quick drive would have revealed an astonishingly serene cabin, a supple ride quality and a refined, if uninspiring drivetrain. it turned out to be extremely reliable as well, the ES 300's reputation as a low-maintenance entry-luxury sedan is assured.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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As good as they get

I can't imagine purchasing any other car unless you need a convertible or four wheel drive.performance reliability ,style.what a beautiful car lexus came up with. Excellant.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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