Howdy. I thought I'd do a quick intro and info on my new es300h. I picked up a new Atomic Silver with Black Interior and Linear Mocha Wood two days ago. It has the Luxury Package with the Lexus Safety System. I've only driven it home from San Jose some 55 miles and love the car. Being somewhat OCD it's sitting until next Wednesday when I have an appointment for doing paint protection film on the front end and a light window tint. Until then I'll admire it sitting in my garage and spend some time learning all the technology available which can be a challenge for me sometimes.
Being as it seems common practice around here I'll detail the deal I got after doing research and working several dealers through emails and phone calls. The actual time spent at the dealership was about two hours and they were excellent in every aspect. I was very pleased with them as going in I was apprehensive fearing the typical bait and switch, up selling pressure and so on. The msrp was $48,655. I received a mark down of $5000 plus the $3500 rebate. The way it's structured I had to pay tax & license on the marked down price then afterward received the rebate applied as a down payment. But basically the car was $8500 off which is 17.5%.
In closing I'd say, "Great car, great buying experience and happy to join in with the group here!"

Happy Motoring

 

Post pics of the beaut

 

Will do. I'll try to get some up this weekend.

 

Will be looking forward

 

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the great deal on a great car!!

 

The atomic silver is beautiful and unique. You will love the car. A great choice but you already know this. J D Power has ranked Lexus #1 in reliability five years in a row.
Checkout this previous post.
http://twocents.lifehacker.com/the-c...ver-1781639773

The maintenance is a breeze. There is timing belt to change at 100,000 miles.
I never go in a say I want the 10,000, 30,000 or 50,000 mile service. Every 10,000 miles ask for an oil change and tire rotation at the Lexus/Toyota dealership. This should be less than $80. Every 30,000 miles the brake fluid needs to be changed and 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 an 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 for the oil and $20 for the tire rotation.

 

Welcome to CL Sanyata. You'll have some questions later on so come back often and the smart guys on here will get you answers.

 

Congrats on your purchase. I know you'll enjoy your new Lexus especially with 17.5% off, which imho is a fantastic deal. If I could have done that I would be smiling all year long .