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Used 1997 Lexus ES 300 Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Commuting Vehicle

jjnd, 12/30/2002
1997 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan
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This car provides and excellent ride and fantastic fuel economy. I regularly exceed 25 mpg with in town driving and 30 mpg on the highway. This car is more comfortable than most. I am regularly on the road for several hours at a time. Being of small stature I appreciate the compact interior. My husband, a large man, finds the front seat comfortable but the back seat is limited in size and you wouldn't want to spend too much time confined there unless you were a small person. The suspension and steering on this vehicle make it feel like a sports car and the traction control is a nice feature in the north country where I live

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5 out of 5 stars

All around great car

Gingerbread, 07/11/2002
1997 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan
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I have had this car since October 1999. This car has never had any problems. The only downside in my opinion is if you use the dealer to maintain the car you can expect $1000 a year or so easy. I drive a lot so for me it's about $2,000 per year in up keep.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A very stylish and reliable used car

Kevin Maturey, 07/27/2002
1997 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan
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This was my first Lexus and I am hooked. This car has lived up to my expectations. I have put over 50,000 miles on the car in under 2 years and it rides and drives the same as when I drove it off the car lot. The Certified Pre-Owned warranty is a worth-while investment. I had to have the left heated seat element and the motor mounts replaced. I have had no mechanical problems at all. I have kept up with the scheduled maintenance and it has cost me roughly $1500 for the 50,000 miles that I have owned it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Simply love it

BlueKarma, 07/07/2008
1997 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan
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I love my '97 Lexus. It's an older car but you wouldn't know it. It drives great and I'm very happy with it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

the real best car

K Leung, 08/12/2002
1997 Lexus ES 300 4dr Sedan
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this is the best car I've ever drove, I bought this car at 2002 in its only 44000km...so it's kept in really great condition and everything is just perfect...guess I won't dream about any other cars since I think I've got the best in this planet....

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