See my post " rough Ride". I have had an ES in the past and its ride was much plusher. I just leased a 2016 and I feel like there are small marbles embedded in the tire treads. It is so annoying to me that I have had it to the dealer twice, complained to Lexus Headquaters and even took it to another dealership to have it checked out. The technician said that Lexus made changes to the suspension, shocks or whatever to make it more sportier. It is what it is. I have had many midsized luxury cars in the past but I have never been disappointed in ride quality unitl now. My sister has an older model ES and when she drove mine said there was something wrong with the car. Buyer beware. By the way, they had me drive both the 17" and 18" wheels and there was not much difference.
Alan
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