rob_es350 Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 if you could have lexus change/add one thing to your es what would it be?? for me, it is a no-brainer, AWD..was the toughest thing for me to compromise on when buying the car, and after last winter, wow, felt even stronger about it other thoughts?
LexBob2 Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Sharpen up the steering and handling a bit. Not necessarily to sports sedan levels just better feel and response.
rob_es350 Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 Sharpen up the steering and handling a bit. Not necessarily to sports sedan levels just better feel and response. with ya, that would be the 2nd item on my list
K.C. Dia Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Let Garmin redesign the Nav system, especially to let you enter data while driving. Other than that, the car is near perfect.
lincoln_pack Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 AWD + better handling/steering without any doubt! I'm 100% with you guys!
SW03ES Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Let Garmin redesign the Nav system, I have a Garmin nav in our Jeep, and my wife and I HATE it. Its awful...I honestly don't see how anybody could like that abysmal system better than whats in the Lexus. Only thing we dislike about the Jeep. Oh...and Jeep cuts out the destination input when driving too...even though its Garmin. For me I'd like to see the ES be RWD. Never gonna happen though.
LennyF Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 if you could have lexus change/add one thing to your es what would it be?? for me, it is a no-brainer, AWD..was the toughest thing for me to compromise on when buying the car, and after last winter, wow, felt even stronger about it other thoughts? Did you look at the GS with AWD?
SW03ES Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 As far as winter, I think my ES is pretty good in the snow as it is. Anything much deeper than 5" or so and AWD isn't going to help because its going to overcome the car's ground clearance, and less than that...I didn't have any problems getting around and that was on sh!tty tires.
rob_es350 Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 if you could have lexus change/add one thing to your es what would it be?? for me, it is a no-brainer, AWD..was the toughest thing for me to compromise on when buying the car, and after last winter, wow, felt even stronger about it other thoughts? Did you look at the GS with AWD? yes, liked it lot, but didn't think it was worth the price difference for that money, probably would have bought one of the competitors, likely a bmw
rob_es350 Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 As far as winter, I think my ES is pretty good in the snow as it is. Anything much deeper than 5" or so and AWD isn't going to help because its going to overcome the car's ground clearance, and less than that...I didn't have any problems getting around and that was on sh!tty tires. I had a ton of trouble in the snow, but ground clearance could have easily been the issue
pj8708 Posted October 17, 2011 Posted October 17, 2011 You won't believe this, but this just came up last night. Light up the cruise control stalk/control !!!!! Had to travel last night after dark and I don't have cause to use the cruise that often to have the control stalk memorized. Got on the Interstate in the dark and could not see other than by Braille how to find the blank control.
K.C. Dia Posted October 17, 2011 Posted October 17, 2011 Let Garmin redesign the Nav system, I have a Garmin nav in our Jeep, and my wife and I HATE it. Its awful...I honestly don't see how anybody could like that abysmal system better than whats in the Lexus. Only thing we dislike about the Jeep. Oh...and Jeep cuts out the destination input when driving too...even though its Garmin. For me I'd like to see the ES be RWD. Never gonna happen though. I wasn't aware that the Jeep used a Garmin nav. It must not be the same as the Garmin Nuvi but rather something else that Garmin designed to Jeep specs. Kind of a disappointment to hear that.
SW03ES Posted October 17, 2011 Posted October 17, 2011 I wasn't aware that the Jeep used a Garmin nav. It must not be the same as the Garmin Nuvi but rather something else that Garmin designed to Jeep specs. Kind of a disappointment to hear that. Its the same Garmin operating system thats in my handheld Garmin Nuvi. I've only used that a couple of times, but I got it out to compare and they are the same. Awful...
rob_es350 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Posted October 18, 2011 18" wheels would add to the appearance. o, there is one I agree with 100% - at least have it as an option, so lexus could pass the additional cost right along if fact the majority of the enthusiastic thoughts here have been related to making the car either perform or look a bit sportier makes sense, that is where the competing cars are leaning we have a good focus group going here..perhaps lexus is monitoring this site, lol
SW03ES Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 I'm sure the new ES will have 18s as an option...maybe even standard.
SocialLisa Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 Let Garmin redesign the Nav system, I have a Garmin nav in our Jeep, and my wife and I HATE it. Its awful...I honestly don't see how anybody could like that abysmal system better than whats in the Lexus. Only thing we dislike about the Jeep. Oh...and Jeep cuts out the destination input when driving too...even though its Garmin. If you are disappointed with the quality of the Garmin navigation in your Jeep, have you considered OnStar FMV? It's compatible with a lot of vehicles and you can get turn by turn navigation with it, besides all of the other things that come with it, like automatic crash response, roadside assistance, and bluetooth. Might be something to look into.
SW03ES Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 Nah, its functional, I just don't like the interface.
pj8708 Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 Reposition the heated seat control. It's current placement requires you to take your eyes off the road far to much to see what the setting is and adjust the dial. Maybe more distracting than a cell phone.
bearone Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 I agree with Guru Member 100% the seat heat and cooling switch are very hard to see and get to while driving.
SW03ES Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 I also prefer a switch to the dial for the heated seats. Perhaps a button with different modes.
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