ticman

When I picked up my new 03 the dealer said to use 4th gear around town and to use Drive for highway driving. I am used to being in Drive all the time and not worring about having to change. comments would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike

I really like the front headlights on my 03. The rain sensing windshield wipers is a great feature too. The interior dash is great and sexy too. I love the automatic shifter--kinda cool but may become a nuisance in time. I had them set the auto locks so that when I put car in Park they will automatically unlock. Mike

I have leased 5 ES300 since 1993 and for me, the lease is the best deal. Paying cash for a car and keeping it until it falls apart is the cheapest way to buy a car. Financing a car purchase is the next least expensive way to own a car. Leasing is expensive car ownership, but you have to tie up the least amount of your cash in order to get into a new car. I have convinced myself that I will always have a "car" payment. BUT I get a new car every 3 years and do not have any maintenance expense other than oil changes and the like. For me it works and I love it.

I am on my 5th ES300. I lease my cars. I started in 1993 with an Emerald green; loved the color that got the same color in 1995; 1998 was Oyster Pearl (my favorite); 2001 was Mineral opalescence; 2003 Silver. I have always pampered my cars and have dirty shirt tails to prove it. I have stayed with the ES300 as I need and like front wheel drive. I test drove for a few days the IS300--fun but too small and the GS300--very nice but a bit harder ride than I prefer. I want the SC400 convertible but alas where would I put the grandkids--hey maybe that's the point, I don't. LOL always enjoy reading what you all have to say and have picked up some useful info in my very short time on this site. Regards to all, Mike