Observations from ES Loaner
10-11-13, 09:07 PM
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I have to turn them back on after I restart the car also. Definite sounds like the dealer programmed it to stay on. Might try to get that done next visit.
10-12-13, 10:03 AM
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I left my GS350 at the dealership today for "cosmetic" service. Really glad I got the Wheel and Dent packages because I have both, so they are going to make my baby look as good as new.
Anyway, I have an ES350 as a loaner and I've never even sat in one before. For what it's worth, here are a few observations:
-The car gets up to speed pretty quickly, but in Sport mode I actually felt torque steer through the steering wheel.
-The steering is about as numb as it gets
-The seats are soft and non-supportive. My back is aching already.
-It soaks up bumps fairly well, but there is about as much road noise as with my GS F Sport, This surprised me considering the high performance tires on the GS.
-The standard sound system is actually pretty good. Actually made me wonder if the ML system is really worth it.
-Some of the plastics on the console and the headliner are cheap, cheap, cheap
-I really like the dash layout in the ES. Pretty sharp.
-The seat coolers stay ON even when the car is restarted. Why don't they stay on in the GS?
That's pretty much it. If an ES became my only choice I could certainly be happy with it, but I am so looking forward to getting my GS back!
Anyway, I have an ES350 as a loaner and I've never even sat in one before. For what it's worth, here are a few observations:
-The car gets up to speed pretty quickly, but in Sport mode I actually felt torque steer through the steering wheel.
-The steering is about as numb as it gets
-The seats are soft and non-supportive. My back is aching already.
-It soaks up bumps fairly well, but there is about as much road noise as with my GS F Sport, This surprised me considering the high performance tires on the GS.
-The standard sound system is actually pretty good. Actually made me wonder if the ML system is really worth it.
-Some of the plastics on the console and the headliner are cheap, cheap, cheap
-I really like the dash layout in the ES. Pretty sharp.
-The seat coolers stay ON even when the car is restarted. Why don't they stay on in the GS?
That's pretty much it. If an ES became my only choice I could certainly be happy with it, but I am so looking forward to getting my GS back!
10-14-13, 12:22 PM
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I left my GS350 at the dealership today for "cosmetic" service. Really glad I got the Wheel and Dent packages because I have both, so they are going to make my baby look as good as new.
Anyway, I have an ES350 as a loaner and I've never even sat in one before. For what it's worth, here are a few observations:
-The car gets up to speed pretty quickly, but in Sport mode I actually felt torque steer through the steering wheel.
-The steering is about as numb as it gets
-The seats are soft and non-supportive. My back is aching already.
-It soaks up bumps fairly well, but there is about as much road noise as with my GS F Sport, This surprised me considering the high performance tires on the GS.
-The standard sound system is actually pretty good. Actually made me wonder if the ML system is really worth it.
-Some of the plastics on the console and the headliner are cheap, cheap, cheap
-I really like the dash layout in the ES. Pretty sharp.
-The seat coolers stay ON even when the car is restarted. Why don't they stay on in the GS?
That's pretty much it. If an ES became my only choice I could certainly be happy with it, but I am so looking forward to getting my GS back!
Anyway, I have an ES350 as a loaner and I've never even sat in one before. For what it's worth, here are a few observations:
-The car gets up to speed pretty quickly, but in Sport mode I actually felt torque steer through the steering wheel.
-The steering is about as numb as it gets
-The seats are soft and non-supportive. My back is aching already.
-It soaks up bumps fairly well, but there is about as much road noise as with my GS F Sport, This surprised me considering the high performance tires on the GS.
-The standard sound system is actually pretty good. Actually made me wonder if the ML system is really worth it.
-Some of the plastics on the console and the headliner are cheap, cheap, cheap
-I really like the dash layout in the ES. Pretty sharp.
-The seat coolers stay ON even when the car is restarted. Why don't they stay on in the GS?
That's pretty much it. If an ES became my only choice I could certainly be happy with it, but I am so looking forward to getting my GS back!
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