Isn't that in a different ballpark price wise?

 

It's not placebo. It absolutely affects steering. That's the telltale classic trademark of all Lexus cars with a drive-mode selector. My CT did it, my IS did it, and now my ES did it (stiffens steering in sport mode) It's extremely obvious (and annoying!)

 

I must be asleep at the wheel () or it's just I just never drive in anything but SPORT. I'm using NORMAL on my way home today to see how obvious this truly is.

 

It's probably most noticeable at lower speeds... try 15-30 mph or so and just turn the wheel back and forth as you toggle the modes. pay attention to the force needed. of course i haven't driven the F sport but i'm fairly certain it would work the same way.

 

Maybe just a little!

 

I am actually going to be trading in my 2014 Audi A6 for a 2023 Lexus ES350. That A6 drives great but I have had so many reliability issues with only 42k miles. I would not buy another Audi.

 

I would never buy an Audi either. I would only lease and avoid those long term issues. Considering rates and pricing, I will be waiting a while!

 

The A6 is such a nice car. Looks good (though kinda plain now), feels luxurious, great driving dynamics, but all that comes at a premium, with the listed price above. My ES300h offers the same, luxuries at $15-20k less AND is reliable as clockwork. A German make car outside of a warranty, no thanks.

I considered an S4 and an S5 before deciding on the ES. End of the day, it just didn't make sense to go the performance sedan route. Perhaps in the future.

 

The A6 reminds me of the glory days where I had my GS460. Just a solid, smooth and powerful sedan. Every time you hop in, you know it’s something special on the road.

 

I have an Audi Q5 v6 2016 and have had tons of issues with it. I wouldn't get another Audi again in my life. Although the new ones look good, they are extremely unreliable. I am going for the es 350, however I'm waiting for the dealer to officially sell it

 

At the start of the pandemic I switched from Audi to Lexus as I didn't want to be on first name basis with service people anymore.I owned 3 Audis and now I like my "boring" Lexus. LOL.

 

I had an Audi Q5 followed by an A6. Both were great cars with no major issues in either one. Considering the UL (probably 350, not sure) right now.

 

Seriously considering trading my 2018 350 (35,000 miles on it) in and getting a 300h.

Aside from the reduced horse power and transmission what other considerations should I be thinking about?

Positives are gas mileage, maintenance, and new body style.

I currently have a pano roof and I know that is not available.

Thanks!

 

Hybrid owners will jump in with better answers, but I think the new one has a lot to recommend it:
•Touchscreen
•Better handling with the new chassis
•Probably quieter
•Better self-driving features

 

I don't see any reason not to upgrade, if you can afford it, do it instantly.

I have a '22 ES300h UL.