Tetguy

"Furthest thing you've ever seen from a base unit" Hmmmm....
That unit is just above a base unit it's not an ultra premium unit like the thread starter was looking at. I admit I didn't do much research due to the fact that I recognized riightaway that the 4 black buttons were missing on the left lower white dash panel indicating some missing options and no Ml stereo. There probably are more options missing. Granted I drive a 2008 full load and have yet to look at the newer model yet as mine is low mileage and its going to last hopefully as long as yours has. The ml stereo alone is worth a few grand. and add in the smaller tires and the 13% tax. It all adds up..

Tetguy

I must admit I should have done a bit more research as the option packages have changed quite a bit compared to my 2008. I had to go to my Lexus dealer to pick up a drivers door handle chrome access cover. Some yahoo stole mine while I had stopped for coffee at my local Timmys. He must have used a screwdriver. I wasn't aware of the Technology option which is now available. It includes a few new items as well as some old ones from the ultra premium. Nice car but not impressed enough to consider making a change.The dealer had at least 25 new es350's. Not one had the new tech pkg. The salesman told me that very few people are wishing to dish out the extra cash and/or not convinced the new options are necessary.

NickTee

The new ES350s really aren't that nice and it truly reminds me of a spruced-up Camry, especially with the liberal application of plastic all over the lower part of the dash. It is leaps and bounds worse than the GS series. Hopefully the 2016 model is better.

Tetguy

My sentiments exactly.