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Ratings	( Maximum score is 100 )

Overall:	( 100 )
Comfort:	( 100 )
Performance:	( 80 )
Quality:	( 100 )
Appearance:	( 80 )


Comments
Favorite feature:	Lovely interior, history of reliability and good dealer support when needed.
Least favorite feature:	Initial hesitation when driving between 1-5 mph. Now with nearly 1,200 miles that seems to be gone.
Advice to buyer:	Test drive it at all speeds.
Detailed review:	Bought my car with 10 miles on it. Initially, it felt sluggish. But it gets smoother by the day as the miles pile up. My previous car was a Camry that rode exceptionally smooth for a car with 155,000 miles. I'm confident this car will exceed that. I have about 1,200 miles now and the mileage is getting better as well. I enjoy the heated seats, the HID headlights and cargo net. I have the Michelin tires after switching from the summer Toyo tires, which would have lasted about 20,000 miles or less. They are a bit nosier but not by much. I also have the 17 inch tires for slightly better handling, which can also add a bit of noise. I'm very picky. But I'm loving my car. The transmission shifts smoothly and it's so quiet. Sometimes I accidentially hit the turning signal and don't realize it's on. Even the bland exterior is growing on me.
Also considered:	2004 Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan 2005 Acura TL
Vehicle purchased:	2005 Lexus ES


About This Reviewer...
Location:	Mechanicsville, Virginia
Other vehicles owned:	None
Review submitted:	January 30, 2005

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