Minette

Sorry for the long delay... 3 weeks and 1300 miles later, here is my new Lexus ES 350 in Black Sapphire. I went yesterday for my 1000 mile checkup and they removed my driver's side mat due to the recall. They told me I will have replacement in two weeks. <_< Click photos to see full size. I took these this morning.

I went in today for my 1,000 mile checkup (I'm at 1400 miles). They had only one 2010 es 350 on the lot which was sold, so it was locked and I couldn't sit in it. This one was silver with black interior. Looking through the windows, the only big difference I saw was the wood and chrome trim on the glove box. I did like the subtle exterior changes, though. Very pretty. I would have liked to have seen the NAV system and screen. AND... at my 1000 mile checkup they took up the driver's side mat and placed it in the trunk -- even though I asked them not to. They said they HAVE to. :( After that tragic accident report, I looked very closely at my mat for about 30 mins. Mine just can't come loose or move. It is hooked in and has spikes on the back. I kept thinking that maybe the driver placed another mat on top of the hooked one? Or under it? I just couldn't see how my mat could move and effect the gas pedal. Anyway, the service folks told me I'd hear about the fix in about two weeks... They put down an ugly piece of white paper.

New to the board and new to Lexus! I only found this board a week ago Sunday -- the day after driving home my brand new Lexus! Coming from a 2003 Honda Accord, so this is a dream for me. My job takes me all over different parts of New York and I was getting concerned with winter coming... and figured if I'm going to drive 100 to maybe 300 miles in a day several times a week, I want to do it in comfort. My test drive of Lexus won over BMW, Saab and Acura for interior comfort and smooth ride. I bought the black sapphire -- love that color! And I have the navigation package -- OK, not perfect but it beats a paper map by a long shot! Having fun with it. I don't know much about cars -- and apparently many of you do -- but I do LOVE this car. Thrilled that I found this board too as I learned a lot already about maintenance... and it seems I can get some questions answered here. Quick question: Anyone have any special tips or comments on "defrosting" the back-up camera in winter? Love that feature and would be annoyed to be without due to cold weather, ice, snow, etc... ? Thanks for letting me share my excitement -- I'm really thrilled!!!! :D