8 speed transmission.
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There are many, many threads regarding the pros and cons of the 8 speed... Some like it some don't... If you do a search you can read them all... Here's one...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...-shifting.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...-shifting.html
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Ekul61 (12-19-23)
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It tends to gear search at lower speeds. Computers trying to give you best MPG. It doesn't really bother me but not a smooth as the 6 speed. I wouldn't let it stop you from buying one.
2024 ES 350
2024 ES 350
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thanks. I’m on the fence. Either a 2018 with a smooth transmission. Or a 2019 that looks a lot better.
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YumpinYiminy (12-19-23)
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I've been driving a '24 ES350 for about 2 months mostly non-highway. I have noticed more shift points than I was used to relative to my '99 Avalon, which is to be expected with an 8 speed vs 4 speed tranny. Especially from a dead stop I notice lots of quick upshifts.
I have not had any erratic shifting yet but have been gentle during the break in phase. I have yet to experience any harsh downshifts or odd behavior when accelerating from a rolling stop.
I have not had any erratic shifting yet but have been gentle during the break in phase. I have yet to experience any harsh downshifts or odd behavior when accelerating from a rolling stop.
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Ekul61 (12-19-23)
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My '22 es350 seems to do it most in normal mode. Like it can't decide what gear to be in between 0-15mph. I spend like 99% of the time in sport or eco now because those are smoothest.
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I noticed it mostly on hills (up and down) at slow speeds 25 mph or less.
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Ekul61 (12-21-23)
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