Have you seen your doppleganger in the wild?
#1
Pole Position
Thread Starter
Have you seen your doppleganger in the wild?
Usually when I get a car, I suddenly see them everywhere. But, after six weeks owning this one, I have yet to see another ES350 like mine on the streets of Tampa Bay. The only other 7th Gen ES350 I've seen driving around was a Bright White F-Sport in Safety Harbor. I live in an area of over 2Million people and I'm all over the place. Doesn't even seem possible?
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#2
Lexus Test Driver
I live in northern NJ just 25 miles north of NYC and I rarely see any other than when I pass Prestige Lexus every day on way to work SUVs and CUVs are ruling the world.
#3
I like having a less common car. Even though I feel a certain confirmation of good taste with others with the same car, it still bugs me to pull up at a stoplight, and have the car in the next lane be the same car in the same color. But then I've never been accused of being normal!
In Florida, I would think the ES (FWD) would sell more than it does in Colorado where AWD would have more benefit. It does seem really odd that you don't see many!On the other hand, (I'm sure it was a guesstimate) I was told that RX sales represent 80% of Lexus sales at the dealership I use here in Colorado, and the ES was the second most common.
In Florida, I would think the ES (FWD) would sell more than it does in Colorado where AWD would have more benefit. It does seem really odd that you don't see many!On the other hand, (I'm sure it was a guesstimate) I was told that RX sales represent 80% of Lexus sales at the dealership I use here in Colorado, and the ES was the second most common.
#4
Yes. Dammit. Guy a few houses away came home with one two days after we did. I had the newest Lexus on the block for two whole days.
* sarcasm alert! I think it's cool we both have great cars and now something to talk about.
* sarcasm alert! I think it's cool we both have great cars and now something to talk about.
#5
Lexus Test Driver
I like having a less common car. Even though I feel a certain confirmation of good taste with others with the same car, it still bugs me to pull up at a stoplight, and have the car in the next lane be the same car in the same color. But then I've never been accused of being normal!
In Florida, I would think the ES (FWD) would sell more than it does in Colorado where AWD would have more benefit. It does seem really odd that you don't see many!On the other hand, (I'm sure it was a guesstimate) I was told that RX sales represent 80% of Lexus sales at the dealership I use here in Colorado, and the ES was the second most common.
In Florida, I would think the ES (FWD) would sell more than it does in Colorado where AWD would have more benefit. It does seem really odd that you don't see many!On the other hand, (I'm sure it was a guesstimate) I was told that RX sales represent 80% of Lexus sales at the dealership I use here in Colorado, and the ES was the second most common.
#6
Lead Lap
Yes, the RX is, by far, the biggest seller of any Lexus model. The RX accounts for between 35% and 40% of all Lexus sales. Until recently, the ES was was, by a good margin, the 2nd best Lexus seller with sales that were typically about 1/2 of RX sales, but, yes, the NX in 2018, outsold the ES by a relatively small margin. I'm sure that, besides the popularity of SUVs, the fact that the 2018 ES was about to be replaced by a new generation ES led to depressed sales of the ES.
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2018/12/...-sales-report/
I would guess that there is a chance, with the introduction of the 7th Generation ES, that the ES could regain its position as the #2 Lexus seller, but, so far, sales numbers for the Generation 7 ES have not been impressive, which is why Lexus is offering rebates and dealers are offering discounts from MSRP somewhat larger than would be expected for a new generation of a vehicle that has only been available for a handful of months.
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2018/12/...-sales-report/
I would guess that there is a chance, with the introduction of the 7th Generation ES, that the ES could regain its position as the #2 Lexus seller, but, so far, sales numbers for the Generation 7 ES have not been impressive, which is why Lexus is offering rebates and dealers are offering discounts from MSRP somewhat larger than would be expected for a new generation of a vehicle that has only been available for a handful of months.
#7
Lexus Test Driver
Yes, the RX is, by far, the biggest seller of any Lexus model. The RX accounts for between 35% and 40% of all Lexus sales. Until recently, the ES was was, by a good margin, the 2nd best Lexus seller with sales that were typically about 1/2 of RX sales, but, yes, the NX in 2018, outsold the ES by a relatively small margin. I'm sure that, besides the popularity of SUVs, the fact that the 2018 ES was about to be replaced by a new generation ES led to depressed sales of the ES.
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2018/12/...-sales-report/
I would guess that there is a chance, with the introduction of the 7th Generation ES, that the ES could regain its position as the #2 Lexus seller, but, so far, sales numbers for the Generation 7 ES have not been impressive, which is why Lexus is offering rebates and dealers are offering discounts from MSRP somewhat larger than would be expected for a new generation of a vehicle that has only been available for a handful of months.
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2018/12/...-sales-report/
I would guess that there is a chance, with the introduction of the 7th Generation ES, that the ES could regain its position as the #2 Lexus seller, but, so far, sales numbers for the Generation 7 ES have not been impressive, which is why Lexus is offering rebates and dealers are offering discounts from MSRP somewhat larger than would be expected for a new generation of a vehicle that has only been available for a handful of months.
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#8
Lead Lap
When I said that the NX outsold the ES by a relatively small margin, I was referring to the fact that the margin of sales between the NX and the ES was much smaller than the difference between RX sales and ES sales.
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RX Hybrid: 30 MPG Combined
NX Hybrid: 31 MPG Combined
UX Hydrid: 38 MPG Combined
ES Hybrid: 44 MPG Combined
#10
Lexus Test Driver
It's really disappointing that sedans are a dying breed. It's so bad that Ford has decided to stop selling sedans at all. I have zero desire to own an SUV. The mileage isn't as good and they don't handle as well.
RX Hybrid: 30 MPG Combined
NX Hybrid: 31 MPG Combined
UX Hydrid: 38 MPG Combined
ES Hybrid: 44 MPG Combined
RX Hybrid: 30 MPG Combined
NX Hybrid: 31 MPG Combined
UX Hydrid: 38 MPG Combined
ES Hybrid: 44 MPG Combined
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#12
Lexus Test Driver
The craze started in the 90s, built up steam, lost some perhaps when fuel prices peaked but now there's no stopping it. Hyundai/Kia bringing out a Yukon like SUV named Palisade/Telluride. They're all catering to consumer demand no matter how we sedan lovers feel.
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Lexus Test Driver
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Ebb and flow. What once was, will be again, and all that.