Overview & Reviews
Side-impact airbags debut on Lexus's entry-level car, as does an engine immobilizer anti-theft system and an optional Nakamichi audio system. Reduced force front airbags are also new on all 1998 Lexus models.
- Attractive, roomy and powerful sedan is a bargain compared to comparable BMW and Mercedes-Benz models.
- The model we tested had some build quality problems.
User Reviews:
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the best - 1998 Lexus ES 300
By denger - January 24 - 10:00 amI am 77 years old and this lexus is the best car I ever owned.
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Great car with amazing reliability! - 1998 Lexus ES 300
By seattlegirl - December 15 - 10:43 amI have owned this car for a little over a year now and am still loving it. The car had 68k miles on it when I bought it and now has 80k and runs as if it was new. The only maintenance it has needed was a new tail light bulb (the car told me it was out or else I never would have known). Its so comfy both to drive and ride in and fun to drive. I wouldnt call it sporty, but I love the comfy ride the responsive steering. considering it is a luxury car, the es300 gets great mileage. It doesnt take premium and I can get up to 26 mpg driving lots of highway. Very quiet, lots of handy features. Theres even an extra outlet plugin for an iPod in the console. The styling is classic, people love it!
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Used but still a lexus - 1998 Lexus ES 300
By avan - October 24 - 7:03 pmI love this car, the 97 to 00 body style with its sporty, deliberate lines stemming from its lifted rear to its lowered front end quite simply seem to flow better than that of the newer models which, though impressive in their own right, seem more to me like that of a family ride. As far as performance is concerned this car handles like a champ and practically drives itself, its impressive 200 hp is more than complemented by its smooth beyond reason shifting. Interior and dash controls are simple and elegant like that you would expect from Lexus. There is a downside in its poor turning radius but its made up for by its ease of handling suitable even to that of a 5th grader. 5 out of 5.
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MY REVIEW - 1998 Lexus ES 300
By johnb45242 - October 6 - 10:00 amVERY SMOOOOTH CAR. SILKY FEEL. QUIET.
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Black on black beauty! - 1998 Lexus ES 300
By Kwam - September 8 - 12:50 pmGreat car. It runs very smooth and has useful features like traction control, heated seats and memory seats. I also like the adjustable suspension. In sport mode it can almost hang with a beemer.
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Best Entry Level Luxury Car! - 1998 Lexus ES 300
By Stone - February 16 - 8:20 pmI bought it with 39k miles, now its 55k. Still looks and feels like new car. I think ES 300 is the most reliable used car you can buy. For 2 years of ownership, all I did was Oil Change. Car is still like one I bought 2 years ago. I strongly recommend this car to anyone who wants to buy a used car.
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Very good car, but not perfect! - 1998 Lexus ES 300
By pahd_MN - December 6 - 10:00 amBought the car new. Overall a good buy. I had to have the brakes overhauled under warranty. I also had to spend money out of warranty to repair noisy tower strut parts on the front end. Maintenance by Lexus while under warranty was wonderful, but after warranty costs are expensive. Still, this has been a very comfortable and reliable car with enduring styling.
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Nice machine!! - 1998 Lexus ES 300
By Maynard - March 11 - 10:00 amJust plain high quality stuff!!
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Sweet Ride - 1998 Lexus ES 300
By Storm - January 27 - 10:00 amVery very comfortable! No other vehicle is quite like a Lexus. You might say, let me try something else, youll wish the whole time you had a Lexus.
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98 LEX ES 300 - 1998 Lexus ES 300
By tumuch - January 9 - 2:00 amThe car is a dream come true. After owning other foriegn car makes, this vehicle is a breath of fresh air. Its much more than the baby of the Lexus line. Its performance alone, is in a class of its own. Not to mention its flawless lines and superb handling. Reliability, off the scales. This car represents Lexus well.
