That's likely because Lexus will make the brand a "premium" brand moving forward. The true luxury brand will become the "Century" brand coming to the U.S.

 

Good possibility. Lexus will become Toyota’s Buick. Nice, but not that nice …

 

> I’m sad to see the LS only having 2500 made this year
Don't be. The turbo V6 engine is a disaster. Big oiling problems and early serious top end wear.

 

I personally wouldn't touch the 2026. EV or hybrid only... no thanks.

I bought my ES 350 because of the V6 engine. Great power and bulletproof built. D4S, torque converter transmission, cable operated transmission, real spare tire, 8 real gears transmission (no cvt) and no start stop on the engine. I'm hoping this car last as long as my still going 2005 Toyota Solara.

An ES EV... I'll pass. I'd rather get a Tesla. In fact I almost got a Model 3 before I bought my ES 350. The deciding factor for me was insurance. In my neck of the woods a Model 3 insurance was $320 a month. Fk no. I hear Tesla insurance was much cheaper but there was no way I can get a quote unless I order a vehicle and pay a non refundable $250. Quite stupid policy if you ask me. Because of the Tesla lost a sale from me.

If the insurance was about the same as my ES 350, I probably would have gone with a Model 3 Performance.

 

I think you do not understand what transmission is in the hybrid.

 

possibly. probably. but i think he wants the sensation of shifting gears, vs the long drone/buzz of a hybrid. i'm curious about driving an es hybrid again. i forgot what its like.

 

my insurance is about $120 a month. perfect record though and maxed out limits, low deds+uim etc etc. but yeah i like that tesla insurance is expensive for most. it kinda gatekeeps the car/brand for me somewhat. i want the least amount of young bozos in them (not you lol)

some kids on the tesla forums get so mad and ask why they got a quote for $800-1200 a month for their tesla (like 18-24 year olds with no driving history) and i'm like

 

i mean its cool for a loaner. fun fast and easy to drive. i'm just always happy to get back in a Y after. the 3 has too much vibration and harshness and noise compared to a Y of the same era. also too small. but if you're younger, they could be fun traits.

 

It has a cvt and not garbage like Nissans. CVTs by nature aren't accustomed to being matched up with high power engines as to why they last a long time on Toyota hybrids and fall apart on Nissan turbo 4s and V6s. I know the Toyota cvt has a gear but I'm not interested in one. But yes I would take it over a Nissan.

 

Their insurance has gone down over the years so I guess repairing them is getting cheaper. I can see why insurance companies want so much money for a 19 year old behind a Model 3 Performance. Irresponsible and not much to live for.
I'm in my 50s, have a child, mortgage, a decent house, good job, family... the chances of me doing 0-60 3 second sprints on city streets is close to zero

 

I have family members who have a Model Y. It's a good car and very practical. I just like the 3 better because it looks more sportier.
Actually I want the Model S but so darn expensive. Had the Model 3 been a hatchback in disguise like the Model S, oh baby there would be a blue Performance M3 with white interior on my driveway by now.

 

The ES350 H does NOT have a CVT - it has an E-CVT (Electronic CVT), a big difference.

A regular CVT, the one that gets lots of complaints about the noises, loud whining winding out sound, and rubbery behavior, is purely mechanical and uses pulleys and a belt to vary ratios. The belts can fail and need adjustment. An E-CVT uses planetary gears and electric motors to accomplish changes, very smoothly. Without all the mechanicals in a CVT, an E-CVT is very reliable and feels like a “real” transmission.

 

I test drove it and I didn’t like it. Car felt weak and underpowered.

 

Then just say that instead of making up nonsense.

 

What nonsense?

CVT and eCVT.
It’s like a push mower vs gas mower.
Same dead driving experience.
Quit bitching.