Details? Asking price on LS and trade offer on ES? Other than making a sensible financial deal, it will seem like a completely different car. However you want to do thorough research on the LS, make sure the recalls are done, look for sticky dash, check control arms, etc. But yes it is a huge upgrade assuming all is functioning on the LS.

 

I was in a Lexus RX 450 Hybrid for about 2 weeks while my LS was in the shop. My LS is an 09. The rental was a 19. When I got my LS back I couldn't believe how comfortable and quiet it was in comparison to the newer RX. I was even more shocked at how robust and responsive the V8 was. I would absolutely go for it. I would however do my homework on the cost associated with various issues that come up with the LS and whether you plan on paying out of pocket or getting a aftermarket warranty.

 

 

Sounds like a decent deal, I would research all the options that the LS has to make sure it has what you want. The LS is leaps and bounds of an upgrade compared to any ES.

 

Assuming you have the new (to you) car bug and will upgrade to something eventually the LS is cetainly a good choice. Just know going in it will be more expensive than your ES to run (fuel, insurance, repairs) but you gotta pay to play. Good luck.

 

So, two things to think about here.

1. The LS is a much better car. I had an ES350 (an ES300 too, same car as the ES330), and the LS is better in every way. Its smoother, quieter, way more refined and substantial, much nicer inside. Just a better car...which you would expect given that they cost twice what an ES costs basically.

2. The LS is significantly more costly to maintain. The ES is very simple, its a Camry basically and parts are easy to find, anybody will work on it, Its a very easy car to have for hundreds of thousands of miles. The LS is a very reliable car too, but they are more advanced and the early ones have some problem areas. Suspension wise, control arms are a big one, brake actuators, dash material issues you have the same thing with the ES, ML amp failures, air suspension if the car has it. For instance if it needs a starter, its a $1,000+ job on the LS, its $300 on the ES, if even that. LS holds nearly 10 quarts of oil, has two engine air filters, two cabin air filters. Some shops (without reason) are afraid to work on them. Its just a different echelon of car, and you pay for that in repairs, maintenance, etc.

So, the question is do you have the ability to put a few thousand dollars into the car. If so...the LS is a better car. If not, I would stay with the ES.

 

I bought my 2010 with 160k on it from a Lexus dealer! It was a 1 owner and they serviced it every 5k miles at the dealership! Had everything done to date the techs recommended! Since I have owned it for 6 months now i’ve changed the oil in it! And got a brand new interior a few weeks ago under the warranty enhancement program! Doesn’t burn or leak a drop of anything! Again proper maintenance & preventative maintenance are key

 

As every has already mentioned, the move to an LS will be a huge upgrade. Be certain to check the car fax and if possible enter the vin in the Lexus drivers site if it's available, to see what has or hasn't been done. The brake actuator, control arms are the two big ones. But if they ever need replacing, you'll certainly want to have a local mechanic do it not Lexus. The free interior swap was a game changer in my 08 LS, so see if that's been done. Not sure it the program has ended on that, but if not and it hasn't already been done, do it.

The low mileage is great. Make sure it hasn't been wrecked, take it for a spin, and if you can't, pay someone who can. Good luck.

 

My son owns a 07 ES and its good for him. For me LS is the way to go. No comparison. The interior program i am sure has run out on the 07's now so look it over close before you buy.