Changes for all Lexus 04 models

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Aug 14, 2003 | 07:40 PM

Gekko

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Changes for all Lexus 04 models

http://www.imakenews.com/autospies/e...e000175132.cfm

Aug 15, 2003 | 08:25 AM

steviej

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it will be interesting to see if a test ride proves the transmission is actually "revised and improved"
I can't wait.

sj

Aug 15, 2003 | 10:57 AM

z32

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It says that the NAVI wil be changed for the ES to 4th gen also. Wondering if it'll be the same as the new LS which a backup cam can be installed and images will be displayed through the NAV screen.... ALso why they have the revised transmission (5-sp) but not putting the all new 6-sp auto from the new LS? How about the 'Smart Key' that comes w/ the new LS...is that something similiar to the ones used by Mercedes? Wondering if that will be std for the new ES too..

Aug 15, 2003 | 11:15 AM

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Originally posted by z32
It says that the NAVI wil be changed for the ES to 4th gen also. Wondering if it'll be the same as the new LS which a backup cam can be installed and images will be displayed through the NAV screen.... ALso why they have the revised transmission (5-sp) but not putting the all new 6-sp auto from the new LS? How about the 'Smart Key' that comes w/ the new LS...is that something similiar to the ones used by Mercedes? Wondering if that will be std for the new ES too..

So I would hope too but alas the ES will always stay as an entry-luxury car, meaning staying a few steps behind the LS.

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Aug 16, 2003 | 01:47 PM

dreday68

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I heard somewhere that the new ES will have audio controls on the steering wheel... Is the true or false?
I'm thinking about getting an ES. Do you think I should get an '03 or the new '04? When will the new '04's come out (if i preorder it)? Is there going to be an increase in price?
Thanks