Are there any current ES owners who formerly owned a GS
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I did... each car has its own strong points.
I would've gone for another GS, but after becoming addicted to lightweight compacts the ES was a smoother transition than heading back into a very heavy feeling GS... just my own personal preference.
I would've gone for another GS, but after becoming addicted to lightweight compacts the ES was a smoother transition than heading back into a very heavy feeling GS... just my own personal preference.
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Originally Posted by Leets
I did... each car has its own strong points.
I would've gone for another GS, but after becoming addicted to lightweight compacts the ES was a smoother transition than heading back into a very heavy feeling GS... just my own personal preference.
I would've gone for another GS, but after becoming addicted to lightweight compacts the ES was a smoother transition than heading back into a very heavy feeling GS... just my own personal preference.
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I have a 2000 ES 300 and, coincidentally, I also am 38 years old. When the 2006 GS 300 came out, I decided to replace my car with the new GS. I went to the dealership and test drove one. While it was a wonderful car and I loved all the new technological stuff (Nav, Mark Levinson sound, Bluetooth, push-button start, etc.), the cars were selling for MSRP and I just wasn't impressed enough to pay full price. The salesman told me that a new ES was coming out in the Spring of 2006 so I decided to wait.
A couple of weeks ago, I finally got tired of waiting for a new car so I went ot the dealership with every intention of purchasing a new GS that day. They are giving a few thousand off of MSRP now so price wasn't an issue but when I drove the GS it just seemed like a little too much "sport" and not enough "sedan" for my taste. It was a great car but it didn't seem like it would fit the needs of me and my family as well as the ES. The me of 10 years ago would be so embarassed by the me of today. :-)
While I haven't owned a GS, I have twice given some serious thought to purchasing one and I have decided that the ES would be a better car for me. I'll be able to get a new ES in the Spring with Nav, Mark Levinson stereo, Bluetooth, etc. and the new 3.5L engine is projected to do 0-60 in 6.0 seconds which is plenty fast for my needs. It seems like the people who write for the car mags and post on these forums are real autophiles and, as such, value high performance cars. However, I have always loved my ES and I think that it is a great car for the money. It is my opinion that it fits the needs of most drivers looking for a nice way to handle the daily commute and I'm looking forward to getting the 2007 model when it is released.
Hope this helps.
A couple of weeks ago, I finally got tired of waiting for a new car so I went ot the dealership with every intention of purchasing a new GS that day. They are giving a few thousand off of MSRP now so price wasn't an issue but when I drove the GS it just seemed like a little too much "sport" and not enough "sedan" for my taste. It was a great car but it didn't seem like it would fit the needs of me and my family as well as the ES. The me of 10 years ago would be so embarassed by the me of today. :-)
While I haven't owned a GS, I have twice given some serious thought to purchasing one and I have decided that the ES would be a better car for me. I'll be able to get a new ES in the Spring with Nav, Mark Levinson stereo, Bluetooth, etc. and the new 3.5L engine is projected to do 0-60 in 6.0 seconds which is plenty fast for my needs. It seems like the people who write for the car mags and post on these forums are real autophiles and, as such, value high performance cars. However, I have always loved my ES and I think that it is a great car for the money. It is my opinion that it fits the needs of most drivers looking for a nice way to handle the daily commute and I'm looking forward to getting the 2007 model when it is released.
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by dp5
I have a 2000 ES 300 and, coincidentally, I also am 38 years old. When the 2006 GS 300 came out, I decided to replace my car with the new GS. I went to the dealership and test drove one. While it was a wonderful car and I loved all the new technological stuff (Nav, Mark Levinson sound, Bluetooth, push-button start, etc.), the cars were selling for MSRP and I just wasn't impressed enough to pay full price. The salesman told me that a new ES was coming out in the Spring of 2006 so I decided to wait.
A couple of weeks ago, I finally got tired of waiting for a new car so I went ot the dealership with every intention of purchasing a new GS that day. They are giving a few thousand off of MSRP now so price wasn't an issue but when I drove the GS it just seemed like a little too much "sport" and not enough "sedan" for my taste. It was a great car but it didn't seem like it would fit the needs of me and my family as well as the ES. The me of 10 years ago would be so embarassed by the me of today. :-)
While I haven't owned a GS, I have twice given some serious thought to purchasing one and I have decided that the ES would be a better car for me. I'll be able to get a new ES in the Spring with Nav, Mark Levinson stereo, Bluetooth, etc. and the new 3.5L engine is projected to do 0-60 in 6.0 seconds which is plenty fast for my needs. It seems like the people who write for the car mags and post on these forums are real autophiles and, as such, value high performance cars. However, I have always loved my ES and I think that it is a great car for the money. It is my opinion that it fits the needs of most drivers looking for a nice way to handle the daily commute and I'm looking forward to getting the 2007 model when it is released.
Hope this helps.
A couple of weeks ago, I finally got tired of waiting for a new car so I went ot the dealership with every intention of purchasing a new GS that day. They are giving a few thousand off of MSRP now so price wasn't an issue but when I drove the GS it just seemed like a little too much "sport" and not enough "sedan" for my taste. It was a great car but it didn't seem like it would fit the needs of me and my family as well as the ES. The me of 10 years ago would be so embarassed by the me of today. :-)
While I haven't owned a GS, I have twice given some serious thought to purchasing one and I have decided that the ES would be a better car for me. I'll be able to get a new ES in the Spring with Nav, Mark Levinson stereo, Bluetooth, etc. and the new 3.5L engine is projected to do 0-60 in 6.0 seconds which is plenty fast for my needs. It seems like the people who write for the car mags and post on these forums are real autophiles and, as such, value high performance cars. However, I have always loved my ES and I think that it is a great car for the money. It is my opinion that it fits the needs of most drivers looking for a nice way to handle the daily commute and I'm looking forward to getting the 2007 model when it is released.
Hope this helps.
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i actually had an acura rl 2000 and now have an es 300. 99
i really enjoy this car over the rl.
the es has a smoother transmission and brakes.
now the rl was heavier and had a great look.
gas mileage is about 25mpg avg in the es and it was around 18-19 avg in the rl.
i am buying a house in the spring and wanted a cheaper car.
the es is better on gas, cheaper on insurance and cheaper with maintanance.
after owning an acura cl and rl and the wife's tl, i may be purchaing more lexus products in the future
i really enjoy this car over the rl.
the es has a smoother transmission and brakes.
now the rl was heavier and had a great look.
gas mileage is about 25mpg avg in the es and it was around 18-19 avg in the rl.
i am buying a house in the spring and wanted a cheaper car.
the es is better on gas, cheaper on insurance and cheaper with maintanance.
after owning an acura cl and rl and the wife's tl, i may be purchaing more lexus products in the future
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Originally Posted by e-man
How about some specifics about what you had? I owned a 99 ES300 (oyster pearl/sage) from 99-04 (it was my wife's from 99-02 and mine from 02-04). I sold it in 04 for a 98 GS4 and then sold the 98 for a 99 GS4 in 05. I don't know why, but I am really excited about the 07 ES350. I'm 38 years old, and although I love the GS, I could see a point in the not-so-distant future where comfort and quiet take precedent to power and performance.
The ES is by no means anorexic, but it definitely is and feels lighter than the GS. It's no pure driver's car, but it is a lot easier to control weight transfer. I found that the ES gave me all the luxury I was looking for after the GS, and more safety features in a more economical package.
After driving the current ES330 I found that it definitely feels more luxurious and offers a much more "inviting" interior, but it definitely feels more numb to the road and a little too bulky for my tastes. When it comes to current generations, I'd pick the GS over the ES for sheer driving enjoyment.
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