Offical Lexus ES 350 ROLLCALL!!! - Page 5

brio · 07-12-06, 09:48 PM

I have the mid-level model in Almond with Cashmere interior. I wanted Amber Pearl and Cashmere but the colour choices in Canada are very limited. Amber Pearl only comes with a black interior. This car cost me $54,000 in Toronto, Canada with all the taxes. The Ultra is $11,000 more and I already have a GPS and don't have hearing sensitive enough to truly appreciate the Mark Levinson. I am happy, however, that so many of my colleagues in the Forum are able to enjoy the Ultra at more affordable prices. Canadian currency is worth 89 cents US but the difference in pricing is not justifiable. Lexus Canada is price-gouging.

Vandam · 07-13-06, 06:19 AM

Just got back from ordering my new ES350. There isn't one to be had on the lot, so I had to order from Lexus Japan. If there is something coming similar to what I've ordered, they'll let me know and I can decide at that time to take it, or wait for mine.

I agree with Brio that we are paying a lot for these vehicles in Canada compared to what our Southern neighbors pay, but what can you do? Don't pay, don't get...it's pretty simple. I chose to buy one. Here in Alberta, they are listing at $56,500 including everything (freight, PDI, registration, etc.) EXCEPT for GST for the Ultra.

I got the loaded Ultra, Ruby Red with black interior, all weather mats, and XM satellite for $56k + tax CDN. Perhaps not the best deal, but with low supply and high demand, the market is dictating how far they are willing to move.

Now, the painful wait begins...

Redefined · 07-13-06, 07:25 AM

Vandam - got a message from our former Lexus sale associate that an Ruby UL is coming to town this week. Why not give him a shout; no need to wait 4-6 weeks for this one.

Vandam · 07-13-06, 04:04 PM

Redefined...I appreciate the heads up, but I really don't want to fool around with cross-border shopping etc. Plus, I made an agreement with my dealer here in town, and I don't want to break the deal we made. I would like to build a long term relationship with them.

Regards,
Vandam

brio · 07-13-06, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Vandam

Just got back from ordering my new ES350. There isn't one to be had on the lot, so I had to order from Lexus Japan. If there is something coming similar to what I've ordered, they'll let me know and I can decide at that time to take it, or wait for mine.

I agree with Brio that we are paying a lot for these vehicles in Canada compared to what our Southern neighbors pay, but what can you do? Don't pay, don't get...it's pretty simple. I chose to buy one. Here in Alberta, they are listing at $56,500 including everything (freight, PDI, registration, etc.) EXCEPT for GST for the Ultra.

I got the loaded Ultra, Ruby Red with black interior, all weather mats, and XM satellite for $56k + tax CDN. Perhaps not the best deal, but with low supply and high demand, the market is dictating how far they are willing to move.

Now, the painful wait begins...

Your price sounds reasonable compared to what I was quoted for an Ultra in Toronto two months ago. Hope you enjoy the car.

SWL · 07-20-06, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

Just as we have done for the new GS and IS, please sign in if you picked up a 350.
Color exterior/interior
Options
Any pics you might have.
What did you drive previously.

THanks!!

'07 ES 350
Crystal White / Light Gray Perforated Leather
UL Package - Navigation
All options except intuitive cruise and back-up sensors
No pics yet -- some to follow
Previous car -- '04 BMW 330 Ci

hcdesign · 07-20-06, 07:18 AM

Finally, I picked up mine on Tuesday(7/11/05).

2007 ES350
Clear white / light grey interior
Premium plus package with NAVI with back up camera (No ML)
and ETC...

Here’s the car

(No color correction applied except levels. Border was de-saturated and blurred.)

Speical thanks to "amf1932" and "jeffofla"!
I decided to go with navi after reading their thread and I absolutely LOVE it now!

So far, NAVI and Bluetooth are the most favorite features of my car. Bluetooth works so much better than my sisters' BMW 750li (No echoes and delays).

Used to drive a 1998 Honda Accord for 9 years-

PaJaHa1 · 07-20-06, 07:33 AM

wow, the car looks beautiful in white! well done.

stupid buyer's remorse

thegoodlif · 07-20-06, 09:17 AM

Got it in May. Has everything except the "radar" cruise control and parking assist. Would have got those, too, but was told you have to special order them and wait 3 months.
Anyway, love it!
Aquamarine and grey interior
Dealer added on chrome wheels and paint and interior protection stuff.
Previous to buying the car, I was on a waiting list for a blue 2006 Prius...for 7 months! I finally gave up. I know I will enjoy the comfort of the ES for years to come, longer than the Prius.
Drove a '98 Mustang GT convertible, sport edition, red with tan roof, before this car. Sold it to a neighbor - she is very happy, too!

I'm getting about 23mpg, with a combo of highway and street driving.
Love the nav
Love the bluetooth
Love the display showing current mpg (althought it seems a little high)
Love having my iPod connected in the armrest to the stero
Never use the voice commands
Love the rear sunshade
LOVE the color - get lots of compliments!

If you see another ES350 driver, be sure and wave - we are a small club!

Here's a pict:

cocopops · 07-20-06, 04:20 PM

thegoodlif, I swear I think I saw your car on the road last week. Were you by any chance in the Diamond bar area?

old timer · 07-21-06, 12:41 PM

E-350, Golden Almond
HID headlights
Navigation System
Preimun Plus Package
Leather Steering Wheel
Preferred Accessaory Package

Previous Car: 2003 AE Corvette

ALALEX · 07-21-06, 01:16 PM

Had it a week - now I found a forum to go with it!
Tungsten Pearl
Black Interior
Premium Plus
HID w/AFS (didn't want them, but had to take them or factory order)
How Quiet!
Previous Car 1998 Volvo S70 GLT
Pics to follow!

ES350LUV · 07-21-06, 05:01 PM

Got my ES 350 in June...

Blk / Blk
PPP w/ Nav
HID w/ AFS
Heated, Vented seats
Rear Side Airbags
Full size spare
Leather Steering with Knob
Accesory Pkg
Armor Coating Ext & Int
Ultimate Protection
(5yr damage fix for small dents, window damage, carpet, etc with $100 each visit cost)

Kaius88 · 07-21-06, 11:52 PM

As stated in another post, I just traded in my 11-day old ES350 2007 for a supped up one.

2007 ES350
Smokey Granite Mica / Grey Int
Ultra Luxury Package w/ glass roof
Nav w/ Mark Levinson DVD package
HID, Blue Tooth, rear airbags, rear camera, and all that stuff
$4300 below MSRP

Previous:
Moon Shell Mica w/ Premium Plus pkg

glynnm45 · 07-23-06, 02:00 PM

2007 Smokey Granite Mica

Picked it up yesterday afternoon, what a car. I am very pleased with the "fit and finish" of this car and the ride is fantastic!! It's stock with 17" seven spoke wheels, nice, but I do like the polished chrome ten spoke. Has Navigation , rear sunshade, ect.
Previous car 2002 Acura RL.
Got this one for my wifes birthday, she loves it.