2019+ ES. Any problems?
01-28-23, 08:26 PM
#61
I just bought 2019 es 350 3 weeks ago I was looking for the one built in Japan but no luck, I do see a lot of imperfection with the made in USA door panels not matching hood and fenders doesn’t aligned so many stuff passed Quality control I don’t know how !!? Did you ever notice anything with the J ones ?
01-29-23, 09:15 PM
#62
Intermediate
I have a 2019 KY-made one and as someone with OCD, I have noticed 0 imperfections. My 2018 Camry was KY-made as well and had no QA issues. I believe the overall testament is that Japan-built vehicles may be better, but it's not really a drastic difference. Plenty of well-built KY cars, and plenty of "poorly" built Japanese cars.
01-30-23, 11:44 AM
#63
Pole Position
I have a 2019 KY-made one and as someone with OCD, I have noticed 0 imperfections. My 2018 Camry was KY-made as well and had no QA issues. I believe the overall testament is that Japan-built vehicles may be better, but it's not really a drastic difference. Plenty of well-built KY cars, and plenty of "poorly" built Japanese cars.
Unfortunately, since no scientific studies have been done, we only have anecdotal and hearsay evidence to go by. Obviously, any differences between countries of origin aren't stark, or the subject wouldn't be up for debate. Too, I'd take any Toyota, Honda, Lexus or Acura vs any American or German (excluding Porsche) brand, regardless of country of origin.
01-30-23, 03:27 PM
#64
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01-30-23, 05:09 PM
#65
Make Your CarPlay Wireless
Have had our 350 ES for a few weeks now. Very pleased with it in all respects. Typically, I return to dealer after having a new car for a few weeks with my list of things that require adjustment or repair or replacement. When it comes to cars, I’m an ultra-perfectionist. But with our new Lexus, I’ve looked and listened very hard and been unable to find a single thing to complain about.
I wish the Apple Car Play were wireless. Some auto makes are. I missed that issue in doing my research before buying and I am displeased with visible cables. But I bought a 4 inch black cable and it’s hardly visible.
I almost bought a BMW but when I test drove it and had to tolerate that engine auto on-off thing, I ran the other way. What a nuisance and it’s got to be hard on the car over its lifetime. Also hate run-flat tires and sun roof that retracts OVER the roof.
CDillac was beautiful—-maybe nicer than the Lexus, but it’s reliability is questionable. Also doesn’t hold its value well.
Thrilled with this fine luxury Lexus 350 ES. Buy one.
I wish the Apple Car Play were wireless. Some auto makes are. I missed that issue in doing my research before buying and I am displeased with visible cables. But I bought a 4 inch black cable and it’s hardly visible.
I almost bought a BMW but when I test drove it and had to tolerate that engine auto on-off thing, I ran the other way. What a nuisance and it’s got to be hard on the car over its lifetime. Also hate run-flat tires and sun roof that retracts OVER the roof.
CDillac was beautiful—-maybe nicer than the Lexus, but it’s reliability is questionable. Also doesn’t hold its value well.
Thrilled with this fine luxury Lexus 350 ES. Buy one.
Out of the dozens of times it's booted up I've only had one time (early on) where it didn't log into the the phone's WIFI so I did that manually. It boots up in less than 20 seconds and the latency when scrolling through the CarPlay screen is negligible.
12-18-23, 04:01 PM
#66
I mean you can't miss it.
12-18-23, 04:38 PM
#67
Lexus Test Driver
Ive learned how to avoid it for the most part on the downshifts to 1st. Most of my daily driving is freeway where it's not an issue. But it was quite annoying early on when I first took ownership -five years later, it no longer bothers me.
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12-18-23, 04:59 PM
#68
I just bought 2019 es 350 3 weeks ago I was looking for the one built in Japan but no luck, I do see a lot of imperfection with the made in USA door panels not matching hood and fenders doesn’t aligned so many stuff passed Quality control I don’t know how !!? Did you ever notice anything with the J ones ?
12-19-23, 03:29 PM
#69
Where is this poll? It would be interesting to update it.
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