CanadaCraig Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Hi Guys!! :) How are things in 'ES' land? My 1993 LS400 is having quite a bit of work done to it. I brought in in LAST Sunday [a whole week ago] and I'm still waiting to get it back. But that's not too unusual for the dealer I go to. He knows I don't really care when I get it back - so he takes his time. That's fine by me because I have a nice Lexus courtesy car to drive. [and I can put miles on THAT car instead of my own!! lol] The car I've been driving is a silver with black leather 2004 ES330. I have to admit - I'm mightily impressed. At first I wasn't so sure. It felt a bit 'boat like'. Then I noticed a little toggle switch on the center console. It was set at 'comfort'. I switched it to 'sport' and things firmed up a bit. In fact - I think I've been fiddling around with that toggle more than I should be. But I can't help it. I love buttons and switches!! What has surprised me most of all - I think - is just how powerful the ES330 is. I'm not sure how long it's supposed to take to get to 60 - but it can't be that much. [does anyone here know?!] It also feels big. The door sills are high - giving me the impression that I'm sitting in something that's bigger than it is. It's the same sort of feeling I got when I test drove a Chrysler 300C. [although not quite that extreme] In comparison to my LS - the leather is SO much more - well - leather like. And the wood on the steering wheel feels wonderful. I also think it's just as quiet. And the stereo is a big surprise. It's just the basic 'Premium' stereo - but I have to say it's just as good sounding as the Nakamichi in my LS. Maybe not quite as strong sounding bass wise - but close enough that I'd be just as happy with it as I am with my Nakamichi. [it's also nice to be able to go BACK a bit on a song - something I can't do with my LS] It handles nicely and has a great transmission. All and all - a wonderful car. Now I'm worried. I hope when I get my LS back I won't be disappointed with it. :( Craig!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Its a nice car, a lot of car for the money. Glad you like it ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImranS Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 yep, aside from the transmission issue, the car is beautiful and near perfect :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camlex Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Transmission issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Lets not make this ANOTHER thread about the transmission issue, camlex check the sticky at the top of the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Canada Craig was driving a Canadian ES330 and those reportedly don't have the acceleration hesitation and transmission shifting lag issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Canada Craig was driving a Canadian ES330 and those reportedly don't have the acceleration hesitation and transmission shifting lag issues. Correct. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCraig Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 Hi Guys!! :D OK. I'm a bit embarrassed. Not sure how I missed it. I think I just assumed it was a scratch on the dashboard. But when I took a closer look - it said, 'Mark Levinson'. So the ES330 I'm driving DOES have the top stereo. Gee... no wonder it sounds so good!! But I'm sure the base stereo [probably] sounds pretty good - too. lol Craig!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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