Well ...... I bought one.
12-02-16, 01:19 PM
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Well ...... I bought one.
Just bought a 2013 with 28,000 miles, impeccable inside and out, certified and all that sort of thing.
What a dream to drive, and I say this as a guy who traded a 2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Long Wheelbase.
Wow!
I can't stop grinning.
What a dream to drive, and I say this as a guy who traded a 2005 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Long Wheelbase.
Wow!
I can't stop grinning.
Last edited by Maljunulo; 12-02-16 at 04:05 PM.
12-02-16, 01:33 PM
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Congratulations on the purchase of the ES.
I think that the 6th Generation ES is an excellent car, and the 2013 or 2014 model year is, I think, in kind of a sweet spot as far as buying a used ES. You are still getting a current generation ES, but the cars in the 2013 and 2014 range have already passed their years of greatest depreciation, and you could still have a small portion of the factory bumper-to-bumper warranty and a good part of the drive train warranty left.
I note that there is another thread on the board started by someone in your general area who is considering buying an ES of the same vintage. You might be able to give him some help in evaluating the cars that he is seeing if you could share some information about the package/options on the car you bought and how much you paid for it.
Good luck with the new car.
I think that the 6th Generation ES is an excellent car, and the 2013 or 2014 model year is, I think, in kind of a sweet spot as far as buying a used ES. You are still getting a current generation ES, but the cars in the 2013 and 2014 range have already passed their years of greatest depreciation, and you could still have a small portion of the factory bumper-to-bumper warranty and a good part of the drive train warranty left.
I note that there is another thread on the board started by someone in your general area who is considering buying an ES of the same vintage. You might be able to give him some help in evaluating the cars that he is seeing if you could share some information about the package/options on the car you bought and how much you paid for it.
Good luck with the new car.
12-02-16, 03:54 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
Welcome to the forum!
12-04-16, 03:51 AM
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You will find the reliability and maintenance a plus as much as the looks and ride. Lexus has been #1 in reliability five years in a row in J D Power's dependability study. My $.02 in the maintenance. Every 10,000 miles ask for an oil change and tire rotation at the Lexus dealership if so inclined. This should be less than $100. Every 30,000 miles the brake fluid needs to be changed and again about $100. Every 20,000 miles change the air and cabin filters. This combined takes five minutes and the air filter can be bought on line at Lexus Parts World for $18. The cabin air filter can be bought at Walmart for $18, It is the Fram Fresh Breeze #10285 with carbon and baking soda to filter the air. Wiper blade inserts again can be bought at Lexus Parts World for $20 for both refills and takes five minutes to replace. You are done until 100,000 miles. At Lexus Parts World use cl5 in the promo code for 10% discount. If you go in and ask for the 10,000, 20,000 30,000 maintenance you will be paying big bucks for a lot more items you do not need checked and inspected. Once a year replace the key fob battery cr2032. Keep receipts for everything. I take my oil filter bought at Lexus Parts World and 5 quart jug of Mobil 1 purchased at Walmart for $24 to my local Toyota dealer and they charge me $15 labor. Enjoy you are a wise consumer!!!
12-04-16, 10:16 AM
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You will find the reliability and maintenance a plus as much as the looks and ride. Lexus has been #1 in reliability five years in a row in J D Power's dependability study. My $.02 in the maintenance. Every 10,000 miles ask for an oil change and tire rotation at the Lexus dealership if so inclined. This should be less than $100. Every 30,000 miles the brake fluid needs to be changed and again about $100. Every 20,000 miles change the air and cabin filters. This combined takes five minutes and the air filter can be bought on line at Lexus Parts World for $18. The cabin air filter can be bought at Walmart for $18, It is the Fram Fresh Breeze #10285 with carbon and baking soda to filter the air. Wiper blade inserts again can be bought at Lexus Parts World for $20 for both refills and takes five minutes to replace. You are done until 100,000 miles. At Lexus Parts World use cl5 in the promo code for 10% discount. If you go in and ask for the 10,000, 20,000 30,000 maintenance you will be paying big bucks for a lot more items you do not need checked and inspected. Once a year replace the key fob battery cr2032. Keep receipts for everything. I take my oil filter bought at Lexus Parts World and 5 quart jug of Mobil 1 purchased at Walmart for $24 to my local Toyota dealer and they charge me $15 labor. Enjoy you are a wise consumer!!!
Tomorrow afternoon we bring it home.
12-04-16, 07:34 PM
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My husband has an 07 XK. He loves the leather in my 13 ES over his. The Jag is still quieter in the cabin and a bit smoother of a ride, but the seats are more comfortable in mine.
12-04-16, 07:50 PM
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I will miss 395 supercharged horsepower and brakes that would stop a 747, but I just didn't want the financial exposure if something broke. (air-bag suspension is on borrowed time after about 75,000 miles, for example)
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