10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #1

Sep 012000

ES 300

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At start up and acceleration blue smoke comes from tail pipe.also, there is excessive use of oil, and PCV valve is clogged up. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and manufacturer has been notified. Head gasket failed. The manufacturer denied repair of the vehicle based on no evidence of defect

- Greensboro, NC, USA