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1wk observations...
i took possession exactly one week ago today of an 15' es350 in atomic sillver. her are my thoughts so far:
CONS
6spd auto when cold shifts a little firm, but when warmed up it "smoothes" out nicely.
had a few minor creaks in the dash that have calmed down (very cold lately) -20f one morning. some of the materials are rather disappointing in this model, upper door panels i feel could be softer, center console,eh
no rear comfort controls...
more wind noise than expected, my JGC, hate to say it but was quieter.
PROS
exceptional fit/finish...
compliant ride....
great v6...
nice simple control layout...to me anyway
overall still very satisfied, but in the back of my head i have the "perhaps maybe you should have looked at the avalon after all" scenario going on.
CONS
6spd auto when cold shifts a little firm, but when warmed up it "smoothes" out nicely.
had a few minor creaks in the dash that have calmed down (very cold lately) -20f one morning. some of the materials are rather disappointing in this model, upper door panels i feel could be softer, center console,eh
no rear comfort controls...
more wind noise than expected, my JGC, hate to say it but was quieter.
PROS
exceptional fit/finish...
compliant ride....
great v6...
nice simple control layout...to me anyway
overall still very satisfied, but in the back of my head i have the "perhaps maybe you should have looked at the avalon after all" scenario going on.
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I've seen rear comfort controls on a fully loaded ES with motorized blinds on all rear windows. On mine the rear armrest has a big blank where those controls would go.
NBD, just ask the driver to turn up the heat!
NBD, just ask the driver to turn up the heat!
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The only thing mine doesnt have, that disappoints me is no rain sensing windscreen wipers.. in the manual it says 'as pictured on OS model', but they're definitely not on my model... no auto on the stick for them.
Other thing to remember is that mine is the top of the range model..
we have 2 models of the ES300h and 350 here, the 'Luxury' and the 'Sports Luxury' (which mine is).
http://www.lexus.com.au/es300h/
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Other thing to remember is that mine is the top of the range model..
we have 2 models of the ES300h and 350 here, the 'Luxury' and the 'Sports Luxury' (which mine is).
http://www.lexus.com.au/es300h/
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The only thing mine doesnt have, that disappoints me is no rain sensing windscreen wipers.. in the manual it says 'as pictured on OS model', but they're definitely not on my model... no auto on the stick for them.
Other thing to remember is that mine is the top of the range model..
we have 2 models of the ES300h and 350 here, the 'Luxury' and the 'Sports Luxury' (which mine is).
http://www.lexus.com.au/es300h/
Steve
Other thing to remember is that mine is the top of the range model..
we have 2 models of the ES300h and 350 here, the 'Luxury' and the 'Sports Luxury' (which mine is).
http://www.lexus.com.au/es300h/
Steve
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I really don't know if it's only included with the UL. I thought they were standard on all at first, but then after reading here, I figured I was wrong. I don't see it listed as standard on the UL, nor as an option. And, it's only the front two.
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The only thing mine doesnt have, that disappoints me is no rain sensing windscreen wipers.. in the manual it says 'as pictured on OS model', but they're definitely not on my model... no auto on the stick for them.
Other thing to remember is that mine is the top of the range model..
we have 2 models of the ES300h and 350 here, the 'Luxury' and the 'Sports Luxury' (which mine is).
http://www.lexus.com.au/es300h/
Steve
Other thing to remember is that mine is the top of the range model..
we have 2 models of the ES300h and 350 here, the 'Luxury' and the 'Sports Luxury' (which mine is).
http://www.lexus.com.au/es300h/
Steve
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