2010 es
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: MA
A Peek at the '10 Camry revealed a satellite antenna wart on the roof. That would most certainly be welcome, as the cheap aftermarket-looking antenna provided in the XM radio kit is ridiculous...
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 9,992
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From: California
2010 ES 350:
What's New: "A mid-cycle revamp nets this midsize, entry-lux 4-dr new head / taillamps, upgraded interior trim, leather front seats with memory function, and rear-seat side airbags. Other changes of note include a VSC cutoff switch, ECO indicator, Bluetooth, iPod/USB inputs, and Safety Connect, plus a revised nav with the new Enform telematics system."
Cool Fact: "Primo ES 350 options include Mark Levinson audio, the Pre-Collision System, Intuitive Park Assist, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control."
Sum Up: "How to pay too much for a gussied-up Camry."
2 out of a possible 5 star rating.
What's New: "A mid-cycle revamp nets this midsize, entry-lux 4-dr new head / taillamps, upgraded interior trim, leather front seats with memory function, and rear-seat side airbags. Other changes of note include a VSC cutoff switch, ECO indicator, Bluetooth, iPod/USB inputs, and Safety Connect, plus a revised nav with the new Enform telematics system."
Cool Fact: "Primo ES 350 options include Mark Levinson audio, the Pre-Collision System, Intuitive Park Assist, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control."
Sum Up: "How to pay too much for a gussied-up Camry."
2 out of a possible 5 star rating.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,524
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From: Illinois
As much as I like my car (new in 4/06) I've always thought the ES is a decent value up to $38k-$40k when new. It's been problem free in that length of time.
Once you get over $40k there are a lot of other interesting choices and maybe not such a great value.
Would I buy another one? Probably, unless something else caught my eye.
Once you get over $40k there are a lot of other interesting choices and maybe not such a great value.
Would I buy another one? Probably, unless something else caught my eye.
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From: St. Thomas, Ontario
One of the main new competitors now will be the all new 2010 Buick LaCrosse / Allure (in Canada).
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From: Illinois
I haven't seen any road test reports for the 2010 ES period to this point (and I keep checking). There are no major suspension tweaks or powertrain changes so the car should essentially drive the same as the 07 - 09 models.
One of the main new competitors now will be the all new 2010 Buick LaCrosse / Allure (in Canada).
One of the main new competitors now will be the all new 2010 Buick LaCrosse / Allure (in Canada).
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Joined: Jan 2004
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From: St. Thomas, Ontario
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: PA
AWD - standard remote start - standard satellite radio - 100,000 mile powertrain warranty - ES350 looks = will give a strong look / evaluation prior to my lease runout 10/1/09. It's a Buick but lets face it, ES350 has a Camry heritage and mine stilll has that annoying cold engine tick at 28,000 miles.
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,379
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From: St. Thomas, Ontario
I agree the Buick brings quite a bit to the table....I usually buy my vehicles two years old with service records (1 owner) so the depreciation will be much greater.....that means a better deal.
Haven't seen it in person yet...but the pics look promising.
Haven't seen it in person yet...but the pics look promising.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 9,992
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From: California
There is no 2010 model yet so there can't be any tests. They were referring to the previous years.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 9,992
Likes: 246
From: California
I haven't seen any road test reports for the 2010 ES period to this point (and I keep checking). There are no major suspension tweaks or powertrain changes so the car should essentially drive the same as the 07 - 09 models.
One of the main new competitors now will be the all new 2010 Buick LaCrosse / Allure (in Canada).
One of the main new competitors now will be the all new 2010 Buick LaCrosse / Allure (in Canada).
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,379
Likes: 20
From: St. Thomas, Ontario
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,524
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From: Illinois
Yup. Probably won't get much more than a line mention in various magazines "What's new for 2010" sections.
