KennyLexus

Thanks all.

I picked up my car today...only had 6 miles on the OD. It's a fully loaded ES300h UL with PCS/Radar cruise. The car is Starfire White w/parchment interior. The first thing I did was to have the dealer change out the beige Lexus floor mats with the black Lexus floor mats I purchased off Ebay a few weeks ago...spot on fit. The next thing I will have done is a full face clear bra. I've located a local certified 3M technician; I just have to schedule an appointment.

First Impression: The parchment interior is super easy to mark. I scuffed the driver door panel several times while going over the car's systems with the saleman. My '11 ES had black interior so no marks showed...this will take some getting use to.

This car is ridiculously quiet...of course this is my first hybrid. I'm still getting use to how it starts up. Also, how it shifts from a stand still at stoplights and stop signs; I guess I'll get use to that as well. I'll post pics as soon as the weather clears. It's raining now and not due to clear up in the next 4 or 5 days.

I'll post a driving impression on the recent thread opened by the LS owner on the ES 2013+ forum.

Arty101

Congrats Kenny. You'll enjoy the car, even with some scuff marks on the door sill. I'm over it already.

Art

ElliotB

KennyLexus, I have the light gray interior. The door panels are black. After two week, I have annoying scuffs showing everywhere. My 11 Es350 had the parchment interior and was much more forgiving.

Enjoy your new vehicle and best of luck with it!

jollick

Congratulations Kenny, it is a great ride, I fully enjoy mine.

NCHybrid

Congrats Kenny, I noticed a bunch of scuff marks on the parchment interior in the model I test drove at the dealer. Made the decision to go with the black leather as I am always banging my clumsy feet getting in and out of a car. Enjoy the es300h it is surprisingly fun to drive.

Creid

So I came so close to having my vehicle today.... I guess the title isn't coming in till Monday via fedex (even though the car is in today), and they won't give me the car until the title comes in.

Oh well, It was nice to look at it and drive it for the little i did!

Monday I go back, and just pick it up, and all set!

KennyLexus

So Creid, how long did you have to wait for your car? I had to wait approximately 4 1/2 months from the day I put down the deposit.

susm

Placed a special order for a 2014 ES300h yesterday. Dealer quoted the typical 3-4 months, will keep everyone posted on progress. Not sure what if any changes are being made yet as the dealer doesn't have that info.

uicandrew

2014? You sure? If it is 2014, any changes to options etc?

susm

Dealer says and all my paperwork is written out for 2014 MY. Only claimed changes were in the navigation system to be on par with IS. Will update as I get any more info. But they didn't really have much info to give on any changes or pricing.