Notices
ES - 1st to 6th Gen (1990-2018) Forum for all 1990 - 2018 ES Models

Fire Agate Pearl ES300h with UL!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 09:45 AM
  #1  
kesando's Avatar
kesando
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default Fire Agate Pearl ES300h with UL!

Hey guys, Just got back from visting my folks in Georgia and figured I share some pics of their new ride. One thing about my parents is that they always take my advice seriously when shopping for anything new that's mechanical or technical. After the engine went on their 1994 Chrysler LHS, they were left with a 2009 GMC Sierra Denali as their only Vehicle. As much as my father loves that truck, 13-19 MPG (premium) was a bit much for longer trips. My father wanted a mid to larger sized car with great gas mileage for my mom to use. I had all but convinced them to consider the the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid until I we saw the new Lexus ES at the NY Auto Show (they were visiting NY at the time).

The car they ended up with was this:



The car is UL with all options except for the Lane Depature, and PCS/Radar Cruise systems which seems to be special order over in Georgia. They also added the full clear car bra on the bumper, hood, fender as well as the pockets for the door handles. Car also has side moulding, First aid kit, and the rear bumper lexus emblem will be added this week.








Last edited by kesando; Sep 18, 2012 at 11:53 AM.
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 09:53 AM
  #2  
kesando's Avatar
kesando
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default

More Pics:

Clear Bra on hood:






Interior:




Reply
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 09:56 AM
  #3  
sphereman's Avatar
sphereman
Pole Position
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 296
Likes: 0
From: California
Default

awesome looking car!
best ES ever!
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 12:49 PM
  #4  
imherenow's Avatar
imherenow
Racer
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,770
Likes: 16
From: TX, CA
Default

that is a nice colour too..just wondering are the interior ALL LEDs?
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 02:45 PM
  #5  
steig's Avatar
steig
Pit Crew
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 108
Likes: 17
From: Pa
Default

Nice car, no UL's or Mark L's here in Pa as of yet.
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 04:14 PM
  #6  
skydriver's Avatar
skydriver
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Ca
Default

Outstanding car. Nice pictures.
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 05:13 PM
  #7  
jetman's Avatar
jetman
Driver
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 127
Likes: 2
From: NY
Default

Very nice. I always loved the look of a light interior, but I've always been afraid of getting one because I'm worried about getting impossible to remove blue jean stains on the leather.

Great pics. I'm sure your folks will love the car!
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 06:23 PM
  #8  
KennyLexus's Avatar
KennyLexus
Pole Position
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 318
Likes: 5
From: TN
Default

I likey. I can't wait for mine to arrive. It's also a hybrid but with ALL options...special order. It should arrive around the first of December. Where did you get the Clear Bra installed?
Reply
ClubLexus Stories

Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe

story-0

2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review: The Last of Its Kind Still Rocks

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 07:09 PM
  #9  
noncom23's Avatar
noncom23
Lead Lap
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 480
Likes: 1
From: Tx
Default

Beautiful!
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 06:20 AM
  #10  
kyo7878's Avatar
kyo7878
Pole Position
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 247
Likes: 2
From: TX
Default

very nice! thx for sharing
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 01:49 PM
  #11  
kesando's Avatar
kesando
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default

Originally Posted by imherenow
that is a nice colour too..just wondering are the interior ALL LEDs?
Not sure. I will post back when I find out.
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 01:59 PM
  #12  
kesando's Avatar
kesando
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default

Originally Posted by KennyLexus
I likey. I can't wait for mine to arrive. It's also a hybrid but with ALL options...special order. It should arrive around the first of December. Where did you get the Clear Bra installed?
The Clear bra was installed at the dealer before the car was picked up. They have a guy that comes to the dealer just install clear bra's on various lexus models. This was the first new ES that was done at thast dealership.

Must be sweet to have all the options. The one option that would have been nice to have is the auto high beam headlights. This is a great feature for neighboorhoods such as my parents where there are dark winding roads and wild deer. Too bad it is coupled with the radar cruise control option which along with the lane departure feature, they had no interest in.

I look forward to seeing your new ride!
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 04:50 PM
  #13  
SW17LS's Avatar
SW17LS
Lexus Fanatic
Active Streak: 60 Days
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 68,919
Likes: 4,123
From: Maryland
Default

Nice!

I love the Fire Agate. I was concerned it would look too much like the Black Garnet 2003 ES I had, but its actually browner than you'd think. Very sharp.
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 05:27 PM
  #14  
LexBob2's Avatar
LexBob2
Lexus Champion
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,589
Likes: 285
From: Illinois
Default

Nice color.

A lot of manufacturers are offering these different brown-ish metallic colors now. I saw a report that some people are calling them super browns.
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 05:39 PM
  #15  
KennyLexus's Avatar
KennyLexus
Pole Position
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 318
Likes: 5
From: TN
Talking

Originally Posted by kesando
The Clear bra was installed at the dealer before the car was picked up. They have a guy that comes to the dealer just install clear bra's on various lexus models. This was the first new ES that was done at thast dealership.

Must be sweet to have all the options. The one option that would have been nice to have is the auto high beam headlights. This is a great feature for neighboorhoods such as my parents where there are dark winding roads and wild deer. Too bad it is coupled with the radar cruise control option which along with the lane departure feature, they had no interest in.

I look forward to seeing your new ride!
Hey, thanks for the feedback. Now, I will most definitely get the Clear Bra from the dealership. I do a tremendous amount of highway travel. My current 2011 ES 350 has nearly 50,000 miles. I will post pics of the 2013...first with stock wheels, then with aftermarkets wheels

Fire Agate Pearl ES300h with UL!-lexus-es350-with-chrome-wheels-002.jpg
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:02 AM.

story-0
2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review: The Last of Its Kind Still Rocks

Slideshow: the 2026 IS 350 isn't all that new, and that's why we love it!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-04 14:35:23


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!

Slideshow: 10 most confusing things Lexus has ever done.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-04 09:40:55


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles

Slideshow: Our First-Drive Review of the 2026 Lexus ES!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-29 20:30:16


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4

Slideshow: 10 Lexus bargain that are cheaper than a new Toyota.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 10:28:20


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built

Slideshow: From hoverboards to luxury yachts, these are the strangest projects Lexus has ever attached its badge to.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-16 11:34:36


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Some luxury cars chase trends, but these Lexus models look better now than they did when they first rolled into showrooms.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-06 17:58:29


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Slideshow: How to Get the Best Fuel Economy with a Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-05 20:54:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Slideshow: 10 best Lexus models no one remembers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 17:33:28


VIEW MORE
story-8
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Slideshow: diving into 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium's pricing, performance, fuel economy, features, and amenities!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-23 13:09:18


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Slideshow: the 10 Lexus and Toyota vehicles you need to drive before you die.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-23 10:34:24


VIEW MORE