First Impressions 1993 Lexus ES300 Base

A high point in the sedan market is the Lexus ES300. In 1993 Lexus rolled out an upgraded version of the ES300 with one versions: Base. Sales for the ES300, especially the ES300 Base, were brisk during 1993 and 1994. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

1993 Lexus ES300 Base Specs

The restyled ES300 Base is equipped with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1992 version.

The fuel system for the 1993 ES300 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The ES300 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The ES300 is 187.80 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $27,900, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1993 ES300 gets 23 - 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

The 1992 model began the promise of the Lexus ES300. The 1993 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the ES300 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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