You should not apologize for driving a Lexus. It shows that you have matured to appreciate a car that is performing the way a car should. Luxurious Interior, smooth, silent performance, and enough power to keep any sensible driver out of trouble. Hopefully, you are old enough now to judge a car by those values instead of by "exhaust note" and number of cup holders!
Watching that state of the art interior makes me wonder why some people still believe that Audi makes the best interiors.. I mean look at that floating dash and curvy shapes..stitching..finest materials and jewellery made dials!! That thing can easily compare with Audi A8 and even Bentley when it comes to interior quality.
+Ahmed Nabil From a test drive it's pretty quiet. It's great if you want to cruise in comfort, as the suspension setup is very soft and throttle response is a bit lazy for sporty driving. Comfort wise it's phenomenal.
Nice review. Looking to get rid of my 2012 ES 350 which has literally never given me any issues and step into the GS territory. Had one before and itching to get back to that sportier, but still reliable sedan type of feel. Can't go wrong with a Lex.
1.) This is not a full size luxury sedan, it is a midsize one. 2.) it doesn't compete with the BMW 3 series, Audi A4 etc.. Those are compact entry level sedans. It is a midsize one so it goes head to head with the 5 Series, E-Class, etc. the Lexus IS takes on the 3 series
Raj Muk ok, the second point is right, completely. this is however a fullsize luxury car now. starting 2013. the es is build on an avalon platform instead of the camry up untill 2013. so it is now definitely a full sized sedan.
I wish it had a key, not a stupid button. With a key you can turn off the ignition if there is an electrical malfunction causing unintended acceleration.
These are a great deal used now days, paid $19,000 for a 2014 with 50k miles in mint condition. Buy one with a bit higher miles/not perfect cosmetically, 15k, maybe less all day long. Toyota did have a brand new Corolla for maybe $2-3k more, but then I'm stuck driving a Corolla for 10 years instead of the Lexus. Hyundia and Kia had new options at that price point, but I'd much rather roll the dice and put another 100,000 miles on a well cared for 7 year old Toyota product than a brand new Hyundia or Kia.
Im 97 and if you could get it with a vinyl top like my 1978 Towncar I'd consider it. Also I tried to get a 7 year loan for one but the loan officer said they don't lend to almost dead people.
If you want heated rear seats, the Avalon would be your car. It also features a Wireless Qi Charger. Don't know why the Avalon has this and its twin the ES does not have it.
That engine /drive train and body will outlast a ford or Kia etc.. 10 fold . Lexus focuses on quality and reliability, so they can keep the massaging tech and USB ports
This is an altetnative to the LS 460 for me. I thought these were just optioned out Camrys. I was incorrect. I'm going to trade in my 1978 Lincoln Towncar and cash out some war bonds and buy one. You only live once and at my age well I can do whatever I want.
My ES350 2014 is 103k and im the 2nd owner. Whenever i shift from Reverse to Neutral, it gives a slight vibration from rear side. Anybody else has that ? Is that normal in lexus ?
what do you mean what you said at the end if you like to take the long twisty road? does it have to do with speed ? I am looking to get a lexus is 350, gs350 or es350 not sure which one of those 3
I wonder how some of the people that comment so negatively sleep at night. More negativity than anything unbelievable what messed up nation we have become. I think the car is nice and yes I do have one but my goodness so much negativity, oh I also have a Mercedes Benz. Have a good day.
Its larger, sportier, more expensive sedan. It has a 3.5L v6 and produces 306 hp compared to 268. The es is larger inside but the gs has either an 8spd auto with rwd or a 6spd auto with awd. The gs competes with the e class, 5 Series, a6, etc.
Haha I hope your joking, the IS is a sports car and the Es350 is a luxury cruiser. The IS is a 3 series "competitor" and the ES is for "old man". If you aren't into RWD sports car so ES...its Front a Wheel drive...so a "boring car" lol.
