To buy the Es350 or not to.
11-08-07, 04:22 PM
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To buy the Es350 or not to.
I was really getting ready to lease the 08 Es350 because my lease is going to be up on my 05 Es330.
But now I am really worried due to the complaints that I read about how the brakes doesnt work out of no where....
What should I do? should I take my chances? or forget about the Es350 and go for the Is.?
But now I am really worried due to the complaints that I read about how the brakes doesnt work out of no where....
What should I do? should I take my chances? or forget about the Es350 and go for the Is.?
11-08-07, 05:05 PM
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I was really getting ready to lease the 08 Es350 because my lease is going to be up on my 05 Es330.
But now I am really worried due to the complaints that I read about how the brakes doesnt work out of no where....
What should I do? should I take my chances? or forget about the Es350 and go for the Is.?
But now I am really worried due to the complaints that I read about how the brakes doesnt work out of no where....
What should I do? should I take my chances? or forget about the Es350 and go for the Is.?
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11-08-07, 05:17 PM
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there are complaints about the es350 that the brakes dont work.
There are some on this board as well. Some people say they were doing 90 on the highway waving passed cars and had to jump into a park.
there is also another post stating they smashed into there garage.
Lexus says the problem is the floormat...
There are some on this board as well. Some people say they were doing 90 on the highway waving passed cars and had to jump into a park.
there is also another post stating they smashed into there garage.
Lexus says the problem is the floormat...
11-08-07, 06:03 PM
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The brakes not working might be the Tacoma issue but that seems more like not having common sence to shift into neutral, who cares if the engine blows up your on the shoulder
Buy the car you will not be unhappy, don't read to much into the interweb it can drive you bonkers
Buy the car you will not be unhappy, don't read to much into the interweb it can drive you bonkers
11-08-07, 07:32 PM
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The ES350 is an amazing car, with luxury and speed when needed. If your looking to save some money while purchasing a luxury car, the ES is the way to go.
If you can spend a little more. Consider a GS.
If you don't need the big GS or ES, than IS350 or 250 it is.
But do yourself a favor and stick with Lexus
If you can spend a little more. Consider a GS.
If you don't need the big GS or ES, than IS350 or 250 it is.
But do yourself a favor and stick with Lexus
11-09-07, 05:33 AM
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I was really getting ready to lease the 08 Es350 because my lease is going to be up on my 05 Es330.
But now I am really worried due to the complaints that I read about how the brakes doesnt work out of no where....
What should I do? should I take my chances? or forget about the Es350 and go for the Is.?
But now I am really worried due to the complaints that I read about how the brakes doesnt work out of no where....
What should I do? should I take my chances? or forget about the Es350 and go for the Is.?
The only issues with ES are transmission flare and cold engine noise. If you can risk to live with these issues. You might not even feel flare. What I have found is every ES flares under certain driving conditions. Most vehicles would flare under light acceleration within minutes of cold start especially if you have few stop signs. Most drivers don't experience flare. Either they are unaware of flare or dont have the typical conditions which cause the flare. I expereinced flare within 7 days of my purchase. Moved temporarily to new location and never experienced again. After few months, came back to my original location and experienced flare within days again. Same vehicle, same driver and driving habits, but different roads. Since you have es330, why dont you get a ES 350 as loaner on your next service and experience yourself.
If you decide to go for ES, I would suggest go for UL because you would ML audio which is far better than lexus audio (Pioneer, i guess) in every respect
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11-09-07, 11:03 AM
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As you would be leasing the vehicle for 3 years, it should not be a problem. You would be eventually returning the vehicle.
The only issues with ES are transmission flare and cold engine noise. If you can risk to live with these issues. You might not even feel flare. What I have found is every ES flares under certain driving conditions. Most vehicles would flare under light acceleration within minutes of cold start especially if you have few stop signs. Most drivers don't experience flare. Either they are unaware of flare or dont have the typical conditions which cause the flare. I expereinced flare within 7 days of my purchase. Moved temporarily to new location and never experienced again. After few months, came back to my original location and experienced flare within days again. Same vehicle, same driver and driving habits, but different roads. Since you have es330, why dont you get a ES 350 as loaner on your next service and experience yourself.
If you decide to go for ES, I would suggest go for UL because you would ML audio which is far better than lexus audio (Pioneer, i guess) in every respect
The only issues with ES are transmission flare and cold engine noise. If you can risk to live with these issues. You might not even feel flare. What I have found is every ES flares under certain driving conditions. Most vehicles would flare under light acceleration within minutes of cold start especially if you have few stop signs. Most drivers don't experience flare. Either they are unaware of flare or dont have the typical conditions which cause the flare. I expereinced flare within 7 days of my purchase. Moved temporarily to new location and never experienced again. After few months, came back to my original location and experienced flare within days again. Same vehicle, same driver and driving habits, but different roads. Since you have es330, why dont you get a ES 350 as loaner on your next service and experience yourself.
If you decide to go for ES, I would suggest go for UL because you would ML audio which is far better than lexus audio (Pioneer, i guess) in every respect
11-09-07, 11:05 AM
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11-09-07, 11:35 AM
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The MKZ/Milan/Fusion has received good reviews and reliability scores from Consumer Reports. They rate them pretty high.
11-09-07, 01:58 PM
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I rented a Fusion from Hertz last week. Had 22K miles and was beaten to he**. However, I was still impressed. A little loud 4 banger engine, but the quality seemed much better than the famous Ford Tempo and Contour.
11-09-07, 02:09 PM
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there are complaints about the es350 that the brakes dont work.
There are some on this board as well. Some people say they were doing 90 on the highway waving passed cars and had to jump into a park.
there is also another post stating they smashed into there garage.
Lexus says the problem is the floormat...
There are some on this board as well. Some people say they were doing 90 on the highway waving passed cars and had to jump into a park.
there is also another post stating they smashed into there garage.
Lexus says the problem is the floormat...
11-09-07, 04:08 PM
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I like the Cadillac line but close friends have one and my wife will not be a copycat. I think the Volvo S80 V8 AWD is a nice alternative. You know, after all of my carping about no satellite radio / remote start, how am I going to go away from the ES350 conveniences like the push button start, super Mark Levinson sound system, easy remote key locking / unlocking, panoramic glass roof, superior navigation system graphics.
11-09-07, 04:26 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=285487
here is the link that explains the accident with the brakes not working.
http://www.lexusforum.com/m_1120/tm.htm
this one is from lexusforum.
here is the link that explains the accident with the brakes not working.
http://www.lexusforum.com/m_1120/tm.htm
this one is from lexusforum.