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2013-2018 Lexus ES 350

SOLID PICK
a known-good buy in our notes, still get it inspected

Why it’s a solid buy

The 3.5 V6 with the 6-speed auto in this ES is a benchmark durable powertrain, the earlier timing-cover and oil-line items were resolved by this generation. Often the cheapest way to buy a genuinely reliable luxury car.

Federal record for the 2016 Lexus ES 350, pulled from NHTSA when this page was built:
21 owner complaints on file , most-reported: UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8) · AIR BAGS (2) · SERVICE BRAKES (2).
1 safety recall listed.
Complaint volume tracks how many were sold as well as how they held up , read it as a pattern, not a score. Counts change; confirm live at nhtsa.gov or by running the free check below.
Rough cost: Normal maintenance only. Broad estimates , labor rates and parts vary widely by region and shop.

What to still check

Before you hand over cash: Buy on condition and records. These outlast their owners’ interest in them.

Whatever you find, a $100-150 pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is the cheapest money you’ll spend on any used car , including this one.

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