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Old 02-26-10, 06:39 PM
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2010 ES 350

(1) Black / Black Interior (wife)

(2) Tungsten Pearl / Black Interior (me)

Otherwise, both vehicles are the same:

Premium Package
Heated/Cooled Seats
HID lights with AFS
Wood / Leather option
Bluetooth (phone calls and audio)
Navigation
Preferred Accessory Pack
XM Radio
All weather mats

We got a demo ES350 on Wednesday night to drive for a few days. For reference, we have owned several Lexus vehicles over the years (GS300, IS 350 and IS F). While some people may call the ES boring (especially compared to the IS F, for example), we both really appreciate the smooth, quiet, comfortable ride. After three days of driving one, we are very excited about picking-up our two new vehicles tomorrow (2.27.2010)

I like the USB connection for our iPods. Advantages of playing music via USB vs Bluetooth audio with the iPhone: Control music through Nav system and steering wheel, shows list on Nav.

On our previous Lexus vehicles, the name of the person calling you (synced our iPhone with car's address book) would only show when stopped . As soon as you would drive, the name would disappear. Although minor, it was a little annoying when you get an incoming call and try to guess who's calling. I have about 760 names in my address book, so I don't always recognize all phone numbers. Glad that is no longer the case!
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Macpro....way to go. guess you can say double-dipping on Sat. I p/u mine( black sapphire) on 3/15...like your's prem plus but adding clear shield, tint, lip spoiler....I highly suggest putting the 3m produst--clr shield on the black one..eliminates all the chips on hood showing. can have it done away from deler.
just sold es330 - 04 week ago had since new...excellent car just time for new one.
congrats again.
Old 03-02-10, 10:14 AM
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Default My ES 350

Bought it Sunday the 28th of Feb, 2010
$24K with 35K miles not a single scratch or ding. Immaculate PERIOD.
Pics coming soon....


Charcoal Mica/Black Leather

Premium Plus Package with Heated and ventilated front seats. Includes:
- Leather-trimmed interior
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Driver's seat power cushion extender
- Lexus Memory System to control power driver's and front passenger's
seats (except lumbar), outside mirrors and steering wheel
- Electrochromic outside mirrors with tilt-down in reverse
- Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle

Additional Options:
- Lexus voice-activated DVD Navigation System
- High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and Dual-swivel Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
- Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift ****
- Preferred Accessory Package (includes Cargo net, Trunk mat and Wheel locks)
- Mooroof with recessed controls
- Boston Red Sox's Floor Mats

2004 Grand Cherokee Limited V8
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Originally Posted by lex330/04
Macpro....way to go. guess you can say double-dipping on Sat. I p/u mine( black sapphire) on 3/15...like your's prem plus but adding clear shield, tint, lip spoiler....I highly suggest putting the 3m produst--clr shield on the black one..eliminates all the chips on hood showing. can have it done away from deler.
just sold es330 - 04 week ago had since new...excellent car just time for new one.
congrats again.
Took your great advice and I'm having a clear-coated 3M Scotchgard professionally installed tomorrow (Wednesday) on both our cars. We are paying $325 x 2 cars for hood, fenders, mirrors, trunk luggage area, all 4 door edges. The same person installed it on my IS F, so I know he will do a great job!
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Originally Posted by macpro
Took your great advice and I'm having a clear-coated 3M Scotchgard professionally installed tomorrow (Wednesday) on both our cars. We are paying $325 x 2 cars for hood, fenders, mirrors, trunk luggage area, all 4 door edges. The same person installed it on my IS F, so I know he will do a great job!
great to hear on clear shield...having it done like you hood..mirrors.side front fenders...have bumber applique coating below trunk area so dont think its neccessary there but going to see how much extra for door edges..good idea. was quoted 275.00 for work. were you overall satisfied on how it worked as far as minimizing chip issue. good luck.
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Originally Posted by lex330/04
great to hear on clear shield...having it done like you hood..mirrors.side front fenders...have bumber applique coating below trunk area so dont think its neccessary there but going to see how much extra for door edges..good idea. was quoted 275.00 for work. were you overall satisfied on how it worked as far as minimizing chip issue. good luck.
Yes, I think it did a great job protecting everything. The key is getting it installed as soon as possible after purchase.

A friend waited several months after he purchased his car, drove often on the freeway and got a few chips.
Old 03-03-10, 05:28 AM
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macpro, congratulations on the new cars. That's a nice fleet you have. I have a 2010 and hadn't considered getting clear bra on it, but this discussion has caused me to rethink it.
Old 03-18-10, 02:25 PM
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ES350-2010....NAV pkg, lip spoiler, tint, 3m clear shield, rear sun shade.

Black Sapphire / parchment leather. Great experience with overall purchase...looking forward to a great comfortable experience .
Old 03-24-10, 07:15 PM
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New ES 350 on March 15, 2010
Peridot Mica (green)/parchment
Nav Package, etc
Great car, very enjoyable driving experience with it. Checked out Acura TL and Lincoln MKZ and the ES 350 was the best.
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hmmmmmmmmm
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2010 ES350 black/tan, navi, heat/cooled seats, HID, wood everything, power shade, everything but ML sound and panoramic sunroof.
Old 04-28-10, 08:00 PM
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2007 ES350 MICA/GREY heat/cooled seats, HID, wood everything, power shade, everything but ML sound and panoramic sunroof.

Earlier I drove 1997 MAXIMA :-)
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Default 2010 30 April

Picked up the wife's new Matador Red/Parchment ES 350. Nav, HID, Parking Assist, Wood trim and net/trunk mat. Made the dealer take the locking lugnuts off and put regular ones on. They were surprised. Funny, the lot guy had trouble getting one of the locks off! Exactly why I tossed them!
Car is really nice. The wife hasn't even had a chance to drive it
Took the 1.9% financing. Hopefully, the interest rates on our savings account will go up to more than 1.9% in the next 5 years.
Old 07-02-10, 12:49 PM
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2007 ES 350

Smokey Granite Mica/ Black Interior

Premium Package
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Default 2010 es350

Bought mine last week and it hasn't stopped raining since, will post pick to my profile when it does

2010 ES350
Matador Red/ Ebony
NAV, HID, Adaptive Headlights, Heated Ventilated Seats, Park Assist

I love it so far!

Had a 2007 Acura TL Type-S

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