Seems to be a fair bit of negative/bad information out there discussing the 7 Gen transmission. Is there any truth to this? Thanks.

 

There are many, many threads regarding the pros and cons of the 8 speed... Some like it some don't... If you do a search you can read them all... Here's one...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...-shifting.html

 

It tends to gear search at lower speeds. Computers trying to give you best MPG. It doesn't really bother me but not a smooth as the 6 speed. I wouldn't let it stop you from buying one.
2024 ES 350

 

thanks. I’m on the fence. Either a 2018 with a smooth transmission. Or a 2019 that looks a lot better.

 

I owned a 2013 with the 6 speed tranny. This transmission was as smooth as a baby's azz. No rough upshifts or downshifts. The 8 speed does what YY stated, it searches for gears when slowing down and then accelerating. I'd still go with the 2019 for all the safety features.

 

I've been driving a '24 ES350 for about 2 months mostly non-highway. I have noticed more shift points than I was used to relative to my '99 Avalon, which is to be expected with an 8 speed vs 4 speed tranny. Especially from a dead stop I notice lots of quick upshifts.

I have not had any erratic shifting yet but have been gentle during the break in phase. I have yet to experience any harsh downshifts or odd behavior when accelerating from a rolling stop.

 

Maybe only a few experience the jerking transmission.

 

My '22 es350 seems to do it most in normal mode. Like it can't decide what gear to be in between 0-15mph. I spend like 99% of the time in sport or eco now because those are smoothest.

 

thanks Would you suggest a 2018 or 2019 model. (Gen 6 or gen 7)

 

I'll have to try the different modes and see If I can feel the difference. 2024 ES 350
I noticed it mostly on hills (up and down) at slow speeds 25 mph or less.

 

Gen 7 all the way.

 

I will have e to drive one. Do a long under 15 mph cruise. Which is where people say it’s jerking.

 

I will have e to drive one. Do a long under 15 mph cruise. Which is where people say it’s jerking.

 

See how it behaves as you slow down to a complete stop. That's my worst experience.

 

Thanks. Would you buy a 7 th gen again?