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Loaner cars-which one did u get?

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Old 09-12-07, 07:46 AM
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i got the ES 350 when i was getting stuff done to my 01 ls430...drove really nice...soft, smooth, fast, push button smart key....nice
Old 09-12-07, 12:35 PM
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Here in Miami I got the is 250. The service guy gave it to me with a wink and a nod and said "have fun with it" I'll ya, it's sticky little sports sedan and although it seems spartan compared to my 04 LS, I really liked the performance. It's a perfect starting point for a stylish street racer.
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This is an old thread back to life... however, i've got a few RX's, and ES'. Thats about it.
Old 09-12-07, 11:45 PM
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Depending on what availability they havr there are a couple of choices you can make.

This is my knowledge:

-ES350 Some Nav some no Nav
-RX 350 some Nav some no Nav
-RX 400h
-IS250
-ES330

HOWEVER, I heard of a story of a customer who was considering buying an LS ask if they could have the 460 loaner. I guess they told him yes, and he ended up buying it!
Old 09-13-07, 11:44 AM
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In MD they offer:

ES350
RX350
IS250

my two year old complains when we get these loaners (she says they aren't any good), she's sooo soiled...
Old 09-13-07, 06:05 PM
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I have an 04 Ultra and I received an es350 and couldn't wait to get my LS430 back. The es350 felt like a piece of junk to me. It was loud (comparatively speaking), bumpy, felt powerful but the numbers put it slower than the LS430. I was really looking forward to driving it since I read so many great reviews about it. I'm glad I did, but after doing so, I no longer have any desires to have an es350 as a secondary car for the wife or anything.

Just my .02
Old 09-14-07, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ccs2a
I have an 04 Ultra and I received an es350 and couldn't wait to get my LS430 back. The es350 felt like a piece of junk to me. It was loud (comparatively speaking), bumpy, felt powerful but the numbers put it slower than the LS430. I was really looking forward to driving it since I read so many great reviews about it. I'm glad I did, but after doing so, I no longer have any desires to have an es350 as a secondary car for the wife or anything.

Just my .02
WHat can you expect from a warmed over Camry? LOL J/K~

At the same time, how can you expect anything to hold a candle to the LS?

Anytime I have to drive my wife's Acura MDX I am amazed that I once thought of it as a luxury truck. The MDX is just a loud truck. Of course, most cars when compared to an LS, just suck.

I hope Lexus makes that supercar they have in the works so we can say the same thing about Lambos and Ferraris compared to the Lexus!
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Originally Posted by tvdias
Had a loaner RX400h for several days the last time I took in my 2004 LS430. Very interesting vehicle, it took a little bit of getting used to. Normally get an RX330 for a loaner vehicle.

Vern
I currently have a RX400h LOADED with Xenons, nav, and everything else from Lexus of San Antonio. They say they give out ES350s and RX400hs. It's a little strange on hearing the vehicle start when you turn the key, but that's a hybrid for you I guess. It has some real sluggish starts before the gas engine kicks on also.

I want my LS back. It is 2.5 hours away in San Antonio though. They should be dropping it off tomorrow or Monday.
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