Gumball

Reviewing some recent posts, I learned that some of the harshest critics of the ES 350 are bailing. They have elected to get or have new rides.

My ES 350 continues to function as advertised. The Chicago winter didn't phase it.

So far:- no diesel engine noise, no wind noise, no squeaky carpets, no erotic vibrations of seats or steering wheel, no transmission flares or slips, no Nav problems .

The only problems are the aggravating seat belt chimes, bad location of controls and getting the driver's door closed. I find the drivers door hard to grab and close and I am 5'10 with normal armspan.

Good luck to the disappointed ex-owners with their new rides but no fair continuing negative ES 350 posting when you are no longer an owner. Your experiences have been registered over and over again.

2thfixr

Popcorn please.

And how do you make this chair recline? Oh, there you go. OK, proceed.

LexBob2

You having regular or microwave popcorn? Micro for me and a diet coke.

djr

Those can be disabled at the dealer. I had mine shut off.

ESDragon

I wish everyone in here is as fortunate as you with your ES. But when you do encounter these flaring issues, it will drive you up the wall. Lots of luck to you.

2007es350

Nah...I think I'll stick around....it will be fun to watch and chime in.

osokuko

Oh that was me "NAV" problem.

amf1932

I am still a very, very happy owner since May, 2007!!
I take exception to these "problems" listed in your post, because I don't find it so, in the very least!

dunnojack

but you did have problems with your last lexus.
in contrast, i have a damn near perfect 2003 ES.

so people need to understand, lexus is not perfect. Just look at the 2006 GS disaster.

if you did get a perfect lexus, then enjoy.

amf1932

This was true on my '03ES, but the other two that I owned ('91ES & '94ES) were nigh on perfect. Two out of three ain't bad.

ES350Bob

You might want to edit the above given the subject title and be sure to remove the dumping session on the ES350 control locations and chimes to keep it in the spirit of the title that is.

MD350

The sad thing is that it seems 2 out of 3 ES 350 owners on this forum either have cold engine knock or the flare. That IS bad. And no fix to boot!! Very disappointing.

Funny that my 2007 Chevy Malibu 2.2L 4 banger rental car I just drove on my business trip had no cold engine knock after starting it in 40 degree weather....

Enjoy the car, Alan. I wish mine was as perfect as yours. I hope you and others don't mind all of us venting about our problems. But, Lexus sure doesn't want to listen to us.

LexBob2

Gumball, glad to hear that your ES is still in one piece and performing as advertised. I'm in the same boat as you. 10+ months and counting and I'm still very satisfied with the purchase. I agree that some of the controls could be better located, but none are a deal breaker for me. I do wish the
button(s) for the garage door opener were backlit. IMO that's an ergonomic oversight. No problem closing the drivers door.

chuckb

what "2006 GS disaster"?

2thfixr

Might be referring to the problems that the 06 GS had with rattles all over the car. The 07 GS is vastly improved but there is still a common rattle in the right front windshield area @ cold ambient temps.