GS vs ES?
10-14-13, 08:49 PM
#46
Lexus Fanatic
Ya...want a three person (adult) back seat...at least comfortable around town. Grand kids are growing up. No they won't get to use it! Also seem to take everything we own on road trips and like the size of the mid-full size 4 door vehicles...as well as the size of larger trunk space. SUVs too high center of gravity and too soft suspension.
Tom
Tom
IMHO the GS is a 4 person car.
10-15-13, 05:54 AM
#47
I cross shopped all 3 (and more), but the ES interior, at least the UL version is far superior to that of the fully loaded Avalon's. While the GS's was far superior to the ES, it just wasn't worth the $10k plus price premium. Maybe if I was single...
10-15-13, 08:31 PM
#48
Lexus Fanatic
The GS is a more expensive car, and the interior has much higher quality materials and design. Nicer plastics, nicer leathers, more padded surfaces vs hard plastic, nicer woods, more wood trim, nicer carpeting, nicer headliner...as you would expect from a car that costs $10-15k more.
10-16-13, 08:49 PM
#49
Lexus Champion
Can you post a link to a reputable auto mag that states this?
I cross shopped all 3 (and more), but the ES interior, at least the UL version is far superior to that of the fully loaded Avalon's. While the GS's was far superior to the ES, it just wasn't worth the $10k plus price premium. Maybe if I was single...
I cross shopped all 3 (and more), but the ES interior, at least the UL version is far superior to that of the fully loaded Avalon's. While the GS's was far superior to the ES, it just wasn't worth the $10k plus price premium. Maybe if I was single...
I felt my $10k was very well spent after I turned in my ES loaner car and got back in my GS after service.
10-17-13, 10:05 AM
#50
I think one thing the Avalon has but the ES doesn't is the back up camera curve with the steering wheel. I too question about the interiors. IMO Avalon's actually looks pretty good.
I too think 10K is well worth it if one can afford it. If we really think about it, it's not really a 10K difference. Most of us lease the car. It comes down to how much more we pay per month. And if negotiated right, the monthly payment may not be that far from an ES. Definitely well worth it.
I too think 10K is well worth it if one can afford it. If we really think about it, it's not really a 10K difference. Most of us lease the car. It comes down to how much more we pay per month. And if negotiated right, the monthly payment may not be that far from an ES. Definitely well worth it.
10-17-13, 10:35 AM
#51
I think one thing the Avalon has but the ES doesn't is the back up camera curve with the steering wheel. I too question about the interiors. IMO Avalon's actually looks pretty good.
I too think 10K is well worth it if one can afford it. If we really think about it, it's not really a 10K difference. Most of us lease the car. It comes down to how much more we pay per month. And if negotiated right, the monthly payment may not be that far from an ES. Definitely well worth it.
I too think 10K is well worth it if one can afford it. If we really think about it, it's not really a 10K difference. Most of us lease the car. It comes down to how much more we pay per month. And if negotiated right, the monthly payment may not be that far from an ES. Definitely well worth it.
Oh, and you may be right about leasing. I never lease, so I would have no idea about that aspect. I don't own a business, so no tax write-offs for leasing for me. I prefer to have pride in ownership and not be restricted to how many miles I drive, etc...
10-17-13, 10:54 AM
#52
ES or GS, buy what makes you happy. If you can afford it and In the grand scheme of things $10K isn't that much whether you buy or lease. It's a few bucks more a month. Vested over 10 years, it's $1K a year. I spend more than $1K a year on stupid stuff (plus interest if you finance). The question is will you enjoy that what that extra $10K buys you? That's how I justify spending more money on something I want. LOL
10-17-13, 12:25 PM
#54
Oh trust me I do. But I filed them under Misc Expenses. LOL
10-17-13, 01:22 PM
#55
agreed. the middle bump is huge! Takes up so much space and its really uncomfortable for rear passengers and the middle space is a lot higher then the other two. Really let down, but i've had some passengers that sat in the back compliment it and say theres a lot of leg space. sucks too because i sat in the backseat of the new mercedes benz 350 and it was so much more comfortable. I sat in the middle too and i felt no discomfort at all and it was felt a lot roomier then my backseat
10-17-13, 08:19 PM
#56
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by infamous3
sucks too because i sat in the backseat of the new mercedes benz 350 and it was so much more comfortable. I sat in the middle too and i felt no discomfort at all and it was felt a lot roomier then my backseat
I never ride in the back LOL
10-18-13, 04:49 AM
#57
yeah but i care about the comfort of my passengers. And yeah obviously, no questions asked lol. lexus should've just made a nice center console in the middle of the backseat
10-21-13, 07:29 AM
#58
Thanks Kajn...I had to laugh...that sounds like something I have done. Very helpful comments. I tend to keep my vehicles for around 10 years and want to make the right choice. Will have to go drive each on a bit longer test drive...back to back with my wife along. ONly problem is if we get a GS I have to figure out how to get her to move to the Land Cruiser and let me have the GS Thanks Tom
Thanks Tom
10-21-13, 10:20 AM
#59
Lexus Fanatic
Complaining about the backseat and the key...I think you bought the wrong car.
