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LEXUS ES REVIEW
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| Ratings |
( Maximum score is 100 ) |
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| Overall: |
  ( 80 )
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| Comfort: |
( 80 )
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| Performance: |
( 60 )
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| Quality: |
( 80 )
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| Appearance: |
( 100 )
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| Comments |
Favorite feature: |
Styling |
Least favorite feature: |
Nothing |
Advice to buyer: |
Don't spend the money on the navagation system, unless you truly need it. |
Detailed review: |
I purchased my ES in August last year and have yet to put 2,500 miles on it. I agree with those that state the suspension is too soft, but it's not designed to be on par with a BMW, either. Lexus designed this car to be a luxury ride and I believe they have achieved that goal.
Performance is acceptable, but nothing special. I'm not sure if the delay I am experiencing in acceleration is typical, but from the time the gas pedal is put to the floor to the time the engine responds is approximately two seconds. I'll have this checked at the next service. Fuel economy is better than I expected at over 30 mpg in real world driving. There is a bit of wind noise in the cabin, but is there really a vehicle out there that is truly without wind noise? If one finds the noise obtrusive, just turn up the stereo.
The back up camera is a nice touch, but one must purchase the navagation system to get it. I don't recommend spending the money on it.
One of the diving factors in my decision to purchase this vehicle is the relibality from Toyota. I have a 97 T 100 with 200k on the odomoter and and along with regular PM, have only replaced one alternator. I look for the same reliability from the ES and the service from Lexus is second to none. |
Also considered: |
2007 Lexus GS
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| About This Reviewer... |
Name: |
R. Fleishman |
Location: |
Buckeye, Arizona |
Other vehicles owned: |
2007 Lexus RX
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Review submitted: |
July 29, 2007 |
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