Originally Posted by JDR76

The ES350 is actually quite fleet (at least in a straight line). Car and Driver tested it to 60 at 5.8 seconds. And while the engine is related to the one in the IS350, I personally wouldn't call it a de-tuned version. It's just the port fuel injected version (no direct injection). I tend to think of "de-tuned" more as what they did with the 2GR-FSE in the IS300.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...exus-es-review

Originally Posted by EZZ

It's a speedy boat for sure. I really detest FWD though

Originally Posted by slickster9

hey "different strokes for different folks", but i agree with the previous poster if your doubting yourself on the purchase i would wait and find something thats right for you.
i myself find the wider and slatted grille on the ES even more unattractive.
i wouldn't step into something as expensive as a new car without having a decisive decision on what you want and how the car you purchased fulfilled that "wanted" space.
no buyers remorse here..........

Originally Posted by slickster9

I purchased, they have a 2K rebate until the end of the month and then I got another 1K for being military. I paid 41K for this vehicle which seems about average or just below with the options for the premium paint and colorguard which would've been another 1500 according to the sticker.

Originally Posted by prosgal73

Nice, just curious about the age group driving the ES...I guess they're saying its for older people, maybe I'm in the segment haha