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Old 08-17-07, 02:50 PM
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Went to the best dealer around, Hennessy Lexus of Gwinnett and took my mothers RX in for an oil change and an inspection.

I had to meet one of my girlfriends for lunch, so I asked for a loaner. Got a beautiful burgandy ES 350. Ate at Sweet Tomatos and decided to go to Barnes and Nobles so she hopped in with me.

We are walking outside and I tell her I have a loaner. She says "I love the new LS 460, does it really park itself" . I inform her yes and explain it a little. I then point toward the ES and she says "wow that is nice". She clearly has no idea what Lexus this is.

I open her door (be a gentleman damnit!!) and she sits inside. She sees me press a button to start the car and asks "where is the key" and I explain how it works. She likes.

As we drive she is looking around and touching and says "this is a really nice car". That is when I notice how abundant the backseat is.

No tranny flares today, car drove like a charm. An ES is no longer for me (my first Lexus is an ES) but I can see why they are so popular. They seem to ease the mind as I have more important things to worry about.

I went to the mall also. The trunk is HUGE on this car.
Old 08-18-07, 09:13 AM
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It's a great car, closing in on 20k with not a single problem
Old 08-18-07, 10:08 AM
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I drove a loaner as well last week, and just for kicks I pushed down on the carpet in the back seat center, and sure enough it squeaks. No tranny flare, No diesel sounds. Disappointed in the direction Lexus is heading with Build Quality with cheaper quality materials in the interior.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I had to meet one of my girlfriends for lunch,
does she know you're 2 timing her?
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girlfriends doesnt mean girlfriend.

girl-friend is what he meant.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
As we drive she is looking around and touching and says "this is a really nice car". That is when I notice how abundant the backseat is.
I could not stop laughing when I read that
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does she know you're 2 timing her?
ROFL!!!
So Sick, you're saying I can get a cheaper Lex to pick up women in??
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and the best part is the leather has always been ultra soft, yet very durable.
you can *definately* do it in the car & get the stains out.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
We are walking outside and I tell her I have a loaner. She says "I love the new LS 460, does it really park itself" . I inform her yes and explain it a little. I then point toward the ES and she says "wow that is nice". She clearly has no idea what Lexus this is.
Lol this was probably one of the most frequently asked questions I got when I had the 350 loaner too. "Whoa those new Lexus park themselves huh, will you show me??"

Next would have to have been "Let me drive it!"
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Originally Posted by Richie
ROFL!!!
So Sick, you're saying I can get a cheaper Lex to pick up women in??
Its funny but I remember the big deal some ladies made of the 1st gen ES 10 years ago. Its AMAZING how far this car has come.

dunnojack, my alias here is 1SICKPIMP, I've got quite a few pics of the ladies on the car(s)...

Again, I'm sorry to hear the problems some are having, I find this car to be outstanding still.
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