SW03ES Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 http://www.lexus.com/ Click on the banner at the top, very nice interactive presentation. I'm liking the new car a lot, sheesh maybe I need to upgrade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akkuma2k Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidianr Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I saw one in person at my local dealership about a month ago and I think I prefer the interior of my current one ('04), though I like the new exterior as well as the dual sunroof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImranS Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 yea an upgrade would be nice, or maybe just swap the transmission at the dealership when nobody's looking lol <_< haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I'm liking the new car a lot, sheesh maybe I need to upgrade... Your '03 looks so much better than the 350. ;) The exterior is ok, the ugly rear end notwithstanding, and I still can't get over the weird, semi-circle a/c vents inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I like the 2007 model.I like the glass roof but for $5K+...... How can the "rear" be ugly? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 Your '03 looks so much better than the 350. ;) The exterior is ok, the ugly rear end notwithstanding, and I still can't get over the weird, semi-circle a/c vents inside. I get the feeling that the new ES is going to grow on people much like the 02-06 model did. When it first came out I thought it was pretty ugly, but its grown on me a lot. The new one has grown on me a lot already. The center vents are still bizarre though. My desire to upgrade doesn't come from the styling, it comes from the features. The new ES addresses a LOT of the issues I have with my ES including: 1. The power. While mine isn't slow the acceleration feels labored at times. 2. The power/tilt telesoping steering wheel. I miss this every time I start or turn off the car. 3. Side by side tach/speedo 4. Bluetooth with voice phonebook and dialing 5. Smart key. After driving the Prius using keys is so inconvienient. 6. Parking sensors/backup camera 7. Automatic smog sensor, its nice not have to select between recirculation and outside air. All the other added features like the panoramic roof, theupgraded leather with the UL package, the adaptive lighting, the adaptive cruise control, and the more in depth cruise control are just bonuses. I probably wont do anything until next summer when I can decide if I want another ES or want to/can spring for an LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 dare i say it, the oval dash by the ac vents have grown on me; i didnt want it to happen, it just did. its getting expensive, unlike the previous version. with evewrything i want, its 9 thousand over msrp. I better just save up for the LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 dare i say it, the oval dash by the ac vents have grown on me; i didnt want it to happen, it just did. its getting expensive, unlike the previous version. with evewrything i want, its 9 thousand over msrp. I better just save up for the LS. I was just thinking that also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 It will continue to grow on us just like the previous version did. Actually the pricing has stayed pretty much the same. The car optioned like my car is still around $39k, like its always been. The UL package is new and includes things the ES has never seen before at a $4500 premium which isn't bad. Sp $36k for a premium package car with no nav, $39k for the navi and ML car, and $43500 for the UL car. Thats not a big increase. You get a lot more features for that money compared to premium cars than you used to also. The difference between a UL ES and a UL LS460 (non LWB) is still $25,000(or more since we have no pricing for the LS460 yet. Still nothing to scoff at, thats a difference in payment of nearly $500 a month. I'm still bummed theres no ES400h. If there was an ES400h I absolutely would trade tomorrow. For now I'll wait until next year when I can assess whether I want another ES or I'm ready to do the LS. Hard to believe my ES already has 70k on it. Its been a great car, had some warranty work and its not quite as solid as an LS with this kind of mileage but it still rides like the day I brought it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I just got a call from my Lexus dealer to try out the ES350, but I have mixed emotions since my '03 ES has a total of 15,800 miles on the odometer........unless of course they give me a fabulous deal on a trade in. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Here is a review of the new ES350 by an auto journalist: http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehicle_Re...183.A10318.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I just got a call from my Lexus dealer to try out the ES350, but I have mixed emotions since my '03 ES has a total of 15,800 miles on the odometer........unless of course they give me a fabulous deal on a trade in. whoa, i have an '04 with 49 thousand coming up. lol, you should get a good trade in deal with that kind of milage. im getting kind of sick of my rx330, just cant wait till i can see the LS in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 I just got a call from my Lexus dealer to try out the ES350, but I have mixed emotions since my '03 ES has a total of 15,800 miles on the odometer........unless of course they give me a fabulous deal on a trade in. :) If the tranny shifts better it might be worth it just to have that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznroadking Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 I has a new 6 speed transmission. I just test drove it the other day & the transmission operation is quite improved over previous models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 The thing is too expensive for me I'm afraid. :( I got my invite for my local dealer.......but I'll be in Washington D.C. when they have the presentation in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted April 30, 2006 Author Share Posted April 30, 2006 Comin to DC? Shoot me a line when, we'll have to grab some lunch or something. Fight about tires in person ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Comin to DC? Shoot me a line when, we'll have to grab some lunch or something. Fight about tires in person ;) Sounds like a plan! B) We'll be in DC on May 6th & will be in town for 2 weeks. ;) I should PM you on where were staying.......but it's in the Capital Heights/Largo area, near FedEx Field.....tell me that's a good area. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 Hmmm...I can't really tell you thats a good area LOL. I'd rethink that...I'll send you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Hmmm...I can't really tell you thats a good area LOL. I'd rethink that...I'll send you a PM Oh boy lol. I replied Steve. My wife's the one who has been to DC before so I am kind of flying blind lol. :whistles: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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