Well, I took the plunge. Just purchased a new, 2013 Lexus ES300h in Starfire Pearl and parchment leather interior. Love the car and the hybrid drive train. Leather interior upgrade, navigation and technology package, auto start, HID headlights, parking assist and blind spot monitoring among other options.
I put a lot of miles on a car annually. 35-40K per year as a Regional Account Manager working four states. Easily was able to justify the cost differential of the hybrid and love the fact that it uses regular gas as well. Not sure if there are any high milage drivers on the forum but I have friends and business associates who swear by Lexus/Toyota and their high milage capability.
Fit, finish and overall quality build and materials is first class. Live in Pittsburgh but bought the car in Columbus Ohio at Germain Lexus of Easton. Outstanding dealership and professional staff all around. BIG difference from the Toyota dealership where I was shopping the Avalon Hybrid. Felt like I needed to wear sunglasses when sitting in the Avalon with all that chrome :D
Will post pictures in the coming week.