Now I know no one considers this a Lexus, but I was given a 91 Lexus ES250 4AT pretty much for free from a family member (I am the trash can man ). Could anyone tell me what I would need to do (read: buy) to replace the front suspension (the struts are SHOT and the springs are sagging ), brakes, and maybe tune up the engine (or do something nuts like drop in force induction)? I don't really care what happens to this car as in the near future I will be purchasing a WRX (STi maybe ), so I am more than willing to push it to the limits before I sell it off or turn it into a beautiful multi-ton cube. Currently, I am just using it as my daily driver and I consider myself to be pretty much a car newb. I haven't done much more than replace fluids and a few parts here and there.

Also, I am looking for any general specifications. Searches for information on the 91 ES250 and 91 Camry V6 have led me nowhere. I want to know things like stock horsepower and torque and more importantly gas mileage.

And another thing, does anyone know any good places online to get parts? Searching Google gives me a bunch of deadend pages and crap from the same parts dealer with multiple websites. eBay Motors doesn't have much of anything except Xenon lights.

I guess I have to say this as well: As much as I hate the ES250 for all the trouble it gives me, I have come to sorta like this POS.

 

maybe this will help... i got it from some post on the "other site"

Lexus ES-250 Options:

5-Speed Transmission/ 4-Speed Automatic
Driver Side Airbag Restraint
Air Conditioning
Alarm System
Aluminum/Alloy Wheels
AM/FM/Cassette Audio System
Antilock Brakes
Bucket Seats
Cruise Control
Digital Clock
Power Heated Mirrors
Intermittent Wipers
Lighted Entry System
Power Antenna
Power Brakes
Power Door Locks
Power Steering
Power Windows
Rear Window Defroster
Remote Trunk Release
Tachometer
Tinted Glass
Leather Seats
Premium Audio System
2.5L V6 DOHC 24V FI Engine
15 Inch Wheels

Performance:

· Base Number of Cylinders: 6
· Base Engine Size: 2.5 liters
· Base Engine Type: V6
· Horsepower: 156 hp
· Max Horsepower: 5600 rpm
· Torque: 160 ft-lbs.
· Max Torque: 4400 rpm
· Drive Type: FWD
· Turning Circle: 36.1 ft.

Fuel Data:· Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.9 gal.

· EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Hwy)
Manual: 19 mpg / 26 mpg
Automatic: 19 mpg / 25 mpg
· Range in Miles: (City/Hwy)
Automatic: 302.1 mi. / 397.5 mi.
Manual: 302.1 mi. / 413.4 mi. (City/Hwy)

 

Yick... thanks to its weight, that puts this car around the class of a stock Civic. A gas guzzling Civic.

 

buy a new car

all the parts that you would want/need + labor would cost more than the car is worth.. im serious

 

This is funny because the EXACT thing happened to me today. Today I just acquired a free 1990 ES-250 because I'm the mechanic and junk person in the family. So... the problems with mine are...
I need a power steering pump and a working rack
I probably need a new auto trans

Anyone want this car for cheap or have these parts? Does fururi want to work out some kind of deal? This is a one-owner car and is in excellent condition becides these mechanical issues. Let me know! jmatlock88@***.net

 

and i need a new front bumper, what color is it???


mine doesnt have the heated part...



mine ain't got that either!

HOLY HEL:L!!! no wonder my dads F-150 can out-turn my car!!!

 

Try doing a google search with VZV21. The chassis code of your cookie cutter copy of the Camry V6 models. 2VZ-FE 2.5L V6 is known to have head gasket problems when it gets above 100k. Just keep an eye out for oil leaks.

 

If your having not much luck on this site finding answers to some of your questions, you can try & look at www.lexusownersclub.com OR www.toyotanation.com Just like this site, you have to register to post....but also like this site, it's free I just keep the same user id's & passwords to keep it simple. Good Luck!