VELLANOLEX

4NTVINGS i wasnt complaining about the event more in general

4ntvings

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no problem
just wanted to clarify

Dogmeat

i'm suprised I didn't see a single 1st gen IS there.

PureDrifter

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i could have sworn there was at least ONE

4ntvings

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yes there was at least 1; iirc, there were at least 2-3 i could be wrong though; but at least 1. dont forget, the IS's took up the entire back lot they always come out strong

valgs350

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There where 3 1st gens!

Alot 2nd gen IS's and 2nd gen GS's, only a handful of 3rd Gen GS's!!!!

I felt sorry for the ES350...lol....even the rx got a better spot!!!

Dogmeat

3 1st gens? wow didn't see it. Walked by and missed them I guess. Any one snap shots of them?

Mr C35A1

AWWW I missed the 1st gen IS300's!!

Maybe next time i'll bring the Land Cruiser to a Lexus meet

ng123ray

o wow... i didnt read the first comment fully... i was the one who said the ES's were kicked to the corner..... i didnt think it would be a thread starter.. =X..... im not really complaining... wel... actually.. sorta am... but its not a big deal!... =X got some nice photos taken of my 5ES..... posted it up on the forums... which is basically what i wanted.... just get the ES out there in the lexus crowd.... =] which i did so im content =P....

next time you see my 5ES hopefully it'll have rims.... that is... if what's left of my tread on my current tires are worn down....and if i find a set of rims that i like.... =X who knew rim shopping is soo hard...

PureDrifter

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lol, ive got a set of 18" HREs that would fit your ES perfectly

ng123ray

=/.. im looking for 19".... got a picture.. im jstu curious on how they look

VELLANOLEX

ng123ray. 19's? kinda small for that size wheel well isnt it. unless you go 20 lowered or 22's fit also .gota do multi piece

flipside909

I think the enthusiasm for the GS and IS mainly are the fact that they are RWD sedans that produce great power and are fun to drive. The ES with light suspension mods can be fun to drive on the freeway, but not as fun in the twisties. Unfortunately the ES is FWD and is nose heavy. It's definitely not as fun especially with torque steer and heavy under steer when you're carving through corners.

I previously had a FWD Toyota Solara SE V6 which was manual. Obviously a chassis-mate of the ES300, it was nice and fast in the straight line for it's time, but it was just simply a boat of a car to drive...even with an upgraded suspension (springs/shocks & sways). I went from that to a new 04 IS300, then to my current 07 GS350.

There is more aftermarket support for the GS, IS and LS simply because they're generally more appealing to drive and modify. The ES certainly isn't lacking love here at CL, it's just a vehicle that has a different target audience and appeal.

VELLANOLEX

I agree nicely said!

ng123ray

well 19" cause i dont want to have a heart attack every time im on a bumpy road or a road that known for those pesky potholes that creep up on you.. =]... 20" is a possibility though...