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Old 12-10-16, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by dchar
Congrats! You're brave to drill those additional holes in the back; I think most owners just leave it and get frames with just top holes.
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Perhaps but I've always struggled to find a frame locally that didn't cover part of the plate (which just doesn't look right in my book). Theyre nothing special, picked them up at Oreillys, but they did come with plate covers. Wasn't sure Id like the plate covers but I do and those would be tough to mount with only two bolts. Here's what mine looks like...

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Originally Posted by 400to300H
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Perhaps but I've always struggled to find a frame locally that didn't cover part of the plate (which just doesn't look right in my book). Theyre nothing special, picked them up at Oreillys, but they did come with plate covers. Wasn't sure Id like the plate covers but I do and those would be tough to mount with only two bolts. Here's what mine looks like...
Thank you for your service! Totally understand why you wouldn't want to cover anything.

The other advantage is that your plate won't rattle when closing the trunk.
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Hello everyone. Just traded in my 08 Accord and bought my first Lexus (new 2016 350). Absolutely love it. Have always driven Acuras and Hondas; I can't believe I never looked at Lexus cars. World of a difference in all aspects. Anyhow, look forward to being a part of this forum/community.
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Originally Posted by nwcstl17
Hello everyone. Just traded in my 08 Accord and bought my first Lexus (new 2016 350). Absolutely love it. Have always driven Acuras and Hondas; I can't believe I never looked at Lexus cars. World of a difference in all aspects. Anyhow, look forward to being a part of this forum/community.
Congratulations and welcome to Club Lexus!
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Originally Posted by nwcstl17
Hello everyone. Just traded in my 08 Accord and bought my first Lexus (new 2016 350). Absolutely love it. Have always driven Acuras and Hondas; I can't believe I never looked at Lexus cars. World of a difference in all aspects. Anyhow, look forward to being a part of this forum/community.
Felt the same way when I bought my 14 ES after driving 4 consecutive Acura's (2k, 04, 08, 10). I won't go back to Acura and after my BIL's 2016 TLX has turned out to be a lemon hopefully he converts too! Love the difference in quality and ability to use regular gas.
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I picked up my first ES it is a 15 Crafted Line and I am really liking it so far. I think as the crafted line they all had the same options but I am still learning about that.

I originally bought my wife a 15 GX 460 and liked that so much that we are now a lexus family.
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Originally Posted by LVFlier
I picked up my first ES it is a 15 Crafted Line and I am really liking it so far. I think as the crafted line they all had the same options but I am still learning about that.

I originally bought my wife a 15 GX 460 and liked that so much that we are now a lexus family.
Congratulations and welcome to Club Lexus! I remember when they came out with the Crafted Line but not sure about standard options. Sounds like a job for Google.
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<br />Hi I am new to the Lexus Club although I am not new to the Lexus family. Traded in a 2008 ES350 for this one and we also have a 2016 GX460, a 2005 SC430 and my kids have a 2008 IS 250 and a 2013 GS 350.<br /><br />I bought a new 2016 ES 350 with the Luxury package<br /><br />- Color of the exterior is Autumn Shimmer and Interior is Flaxen with bamboo wood<br />- I also added some aftermarket accessories as you can see on the attached pictures.<br /><br />i am enjoying my new baby <strong>and hope to enjoy the Lexus Club friendship!</strong><br /><br /><img src="webkit-fake-url://4a0f0630-f299-4b94-9fb2-a32fcad56eb6/imagejpeg"/><img src="webkit-fake-url://df95f873-c9d3-4226-8d15-cdc48acbe04d/imagejpeg"/><img src="webkit-fake-url://cf8199ea-412d-4e81-8cf1-53007450a02b/imagejpeg"/><img src="webkit-fake-url://49fb2c37-ba5d-4095-916b-e40805556a7c/imagejpeg"/><img src="webkit-fake-url://9a74b979-901c-42fa-82a9-fe7fb8cf0d80/imagejpeg"/><br /><br /><br />
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Sorry I could not send the picture. Here we go again!
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ES350 Luxury Package
64k miles
Navigation and XM Radio
USB with 128 GB of MP3
Need to get it tinted but loving it.

First time Lexus owner and very impressed so far maybe get a LS 460 at the end of year.

BTW Happy New Year
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Sorry I could not send the picture. Here we go again!
Cleeeaaaaaaaaannnnnn
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Originally Posted by Vo52
Sorry I could not send the picture. Here we go again!
Welcome and congrats! Car looks great!
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Originally Posted by es350ga
ES350 Luxury Package
64k miles
Navigation and XM Radio
USB with 128 GB of MP3
Need to get it tinted but loving it.

First time Lexus owner and very impressed so far maybe get a LS 460 at the end of year.

BTW Happy New Year
Welcome to the forum! What year ES? Pics?
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Originally Posted by es350ga
ES350 Luxury Package
64k miles
Navigation and XM Radio
USB with 128 GB of MP3
Need to get it tinted but loving it.

First time Lexus owner and very impressed so far maybe get a LS 460 at the end of year.

BTW Happy New Year
Welcome to the forum! Tinting was the very first thing I did to my 2013 300H. Interestingly enough I've never had a desire to tint any car I've owned until the 300H, not sure why but the car just screams tint me! At $500 it wasn't cheap but really made a difference on the exterior look and interior glare reduction. I went with the best FORMULAONE tint has to offer, their "Pinnacle" line. Went with 30 all the way around (technically illegal in the state of Oregon) and the "Air 80" on the windshield, very pleased indeed! Here's a couple of shots...




Next thing I did was find a used set of Parchment colored carpet floor mats off Craigslist to replace the ugly black rubber factory floor mats that were in it when I bought it. Little harder to maintain than the rubber but at $75 it really looks much better 😁

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Old 01-01-17, 08:33 PM
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Thumbs up First ES

Just pulled trigger yesterday on 14 CPO with only 4275 miles. ( not a misprint) still had new car smell!
Matador Red -Gorgeous
Parchment interior
Ultra luxury package love the Levinson sound system
Blind spot mirrors,Dynamic cruise, HID lights, wheel upgrade, deicing wipers, probably forgetting something
was unsure if would like panoramic roof but really like the look, almost forgot the Navigation. Very excited came out of Ford Fusion so quite an upgrade!


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