ChrisSl8

Finally created an account here to be a part of the community and find valuable information as I work on slowly restoring and fixing up this car. I actually bought it for less than $1000 in June of 2017 to have as a beater second car to go around town and keep miles off of my other vehicle. Turns out I didn't realize how rare these are, and I actually fell for it's 1980s Japanese charm so while I still mostly daily it (I live close to work), I keep up on it and even try and keep her shiny and detailed. She currently has around 120k miles, not bad considering she's 28 years old this month.

Not really planning any mods for her, but I've done the following since purchasing:

• New fuel filter
• New spark plugs, wires, distributor
• New MAF Sensor
• New ABS Control Module
• New (welded) exhaust flange and fixes, she runs very quiet now
• New air intake hose
• New rear brakes & front tires
• Fixed rust in driver side rear wheel arch
• Fixed passenger front door exterior plastic panel which fell off

I have some more fixes planned, will try to get them started this weekend once parts are in:

• New radiator, upper & lower hoses and thermostat
• New front rotors & pads
• New starter
• Possibly new PCV valve

What she needs after this, at some point down the line. May or may not get to all of these but its a wish list not in any particular order:

• New windshield
• Rear tires
• Idle air control valve cleaning or replacement
• Possible small vacuum leak
• Driver door lock key hole doesn't work
• Trunk does not open with key or latch
• Needs rust hole re-fixed (in progress)
• Needs some paint on bumper and rear quarter panel
• Needs full compound/polish detail

Here's some photos of the old girl:

Lexmex

Nice shots, welcome to the club

ArmyofOne

Some great shots.

I had a 1990 ES250, probably one of only a handful made with gray cloth interior. It was Black Jade Pearl. I still miss that car, had lots of fun times in it.

Yours looks good for its age, though I do see some rust. That stuff is nearly impossible and prohibitively expensive to get rid of if you can't do your own paint and body work. I say rock it like it is till it rusts out from under ya and buy a newer ES in a few years. But I am partial to the ES line. I have had more than one lol.

JDR76

Awesome! I have such a soft spot for these cars!

RM4Lexus

Great shots and awesome ride. I am buying the twin to your car which is in California. Will have it shipped here to me in Atlanta,GA. Same color, and will post shots soon. The previous owner was ****-retentive like me so this gem is near perfect. Will be one of 4 cars in my stable so hope not to put too many miles on her. She only has about 60K .

Will get some shots uploaded when I finally take delivery and get some post transport bathing and detailing done!

Welcome to the forum!

harrisbaig

looking forward to your future posts. I am currently nursing back to health a neglected 99 es 300.

Kira X

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CELSI0R

Welcome!! Great to see you on the forums.

As a 91 LS owner in the same area, I was intrigued to see your car when you first got it. How has the rust repair been holding up?

Also, my LS was built in October 1990, too - go figure!