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1998 Lexus ES 300 consumer reviews

$30,790 starting MSRP
side view of 1998 ES 300 Lexus
(16 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.9
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
Explore the 1998 Lexus ES 300

A beast

These things will most likely outlive you. And don’t let it’s size fool you, this car is a beast. Lexus did amazing with this generation model and has taken me everywhere in every weather condition. Take care of it and it will take care of you.

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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Needed a replacement vehicle for daughter solve Fi

Not bad, fuel was good, service etc. No major issues, good comfortable ride, interior was ok for the year. Large trunk, good engine and performance good

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Owned since 2001

This is, by far, one of the most reliable cars ever made. I have over 250,000 miles on mine--original engine. In case you still own some cassettes, it has a cassette player and a CD player. It has a sunroof and a moon roof. The leather interior is primo. And I can't seem to trade it in for a new car because the driver's seat is more comfortable than any of the newer cars I've tried.

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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Hard to beat . Super reliable and stylish

V6 engine has plenty of pick up and power. In 4 years only had to change an o2 sensor and a transmission sensor. Love the look and feel of the car .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Favorite car of my life!

This car still drives so smooth I don't even know it is on most of the time. Each time I look at a newer Lexus I end up just keeping this one instead. It has the most comfortable driver's seat. The new models are narrower, and harder, and do not have a solid leather covering. I don't know what Lexus was thinking. At 194k miles and still going.

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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great engine, and great reliability

The 1998 had a really great engine. Some Lexus models can be a bit soft and squishy, but this drove like a real car! And was super reliable. 225k miles and counting.

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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BEST CAR EVER, forget any other make

I have had this car through a Real Estate career. Many good things have happened because of this car. I have felt professionally represented. It has taken me ALL over town over and over again. I have brought it up in the mountains, in all kinds of weather. It always represents well, totally reliable. The trunk is huge! back seat is very comfortable. This has been a GREAT ride.

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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Vert reliable car.

This car has very low mileage with only 119000 miles. It is very reliable. Everything on it is operational. Engine and trans are in tip-top condition.

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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137,000 miles

Overall reliable, vanilla type veh, not exciting, but super reliable and value, best of 15 I have owned

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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Great!

This car runs like the energizer bunny! It just goes on and on and on! This car has been running great for a very long time and I believe it will last for many more years to come! I highly recommend this car to anyone who seeks dependability in a vehicle!

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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