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Old 12-07-06, 08:18 PM
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Hello Everyone! Long time reader of the board, but first post. Thanks to everyone here for all the great information. This site has been invaluable in my decision making. I pick up my new ES350 tomorrow morning!

Black Sapphire Pearl/Cashmere with PP NAV HID....

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Old 12-07-06, 08:38 PM
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COngrats Keith!!!!
Old 12-07-06, 08:41 PM
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Contrats Keith! Be sure to keep us posted on your experience with the new ride. BTW how long ago did you order it?
Old 12-07-06, 08:53 PM
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Thanks! Pics to come.
Old 12-07-06, 08:55 PM
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Lex13, Didn't order it actually -- It was in stock at Lexus of New Orleans. Thought about UL, but that would have been a bit of a wait. They had 3 coming in about a month, but not the color I wanted. They advised a 4 month wait if I special-ordered.
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Damn dude! Nawluns, LA not that other LA out west. When I saw your location, I made the mistake of thinking CA not LA. I don't know how I could have made such an error seeing that I grew up a few mile upriver in Natchez. Anyway, I hope your new car exceeds your expectations and that it is absent from all of the issues that have been talked about on this forum.
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LOL! Yes, the "Southern LA". :-)

Hoping for the best as well. Asked about the tranny issue and my salesmen advised they had two reports early on -- both cars replaced by dealer, but nothing recent. Did notice the chrome trim on the driver side doors was slightly off -- never would have noticed if others here had not reported it. Will have it adjusted at 5k service, as I'm too anxious to even let them detail the car. :-D All else looks great!
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Welcome to CL!!!

Look forward to the pics!
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wow...must be exciting waiting for the pickup of your new car. Kinda like starving for 2 days and then arriving at your local restaurant waiting for the prime ribs....
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Originally Posted by Kaius88
wow...must be exciting waiting for the pickup of your new car. Kinda like starving for 2 days and then arriving at your local restaurant waiting for the prime ribs....
Definitely! Finding it very hard to get some sleep tonight. I've had a string of Hondas and one loved but troublesome Mercedes, but it's been a long time since I was this excited about getting a new car.

On a side note, I have to say that the dealer experience at MB doesn't hold a candle to Lexus.
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Default Got mine yesterday!

This is my first post - but I've been reading the forum for a few weeks. I finally got my ES350 yesterday, exactly one month after placing my order. It's freezing here so I didn't get to spend much time in the car since I didn't get it home until later in the evening - but today's another day!! I did figure out how to make a phone call using the bluetooth and maybe today I'll figure out how to begin to use the nav and get somewhere.

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Golden Almond Metallic/Cashmere - PP, Navigation, HID, PA, etc.
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Congratulations Keith & robobbi
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Way to go! And the odds are significantly high that the car will be like the majority that have been sold - problem free.
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Originally Posted by jeffofla
Way to go! And the odds are significantly high that the car will be like the majority that have been sold - problem free.
I have been reading a bunch, posted for the first time last night. I have dibs on a Ruby Red UL with Cashmere interior (produced sometime in October) that should be delivered to the dealer the week between Chrstmas and New Year. It will be my wife's car.

I sure hope I have one of the trouble free cars. We looked at G35's, TL's, CTX's and a few others, and my wife didn't like any of the cars as much as the ES 350.
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and my wife didn't like any of the cars as much as the ES 350.
Your wife has excellent taste.


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