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Lexus ES 300/ES 330
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Thank you
For the poster questioning color I chose the shale blue with black. I love it. It does not show the dirt as much as some of the darker colors. I went with the black interior. I get some marks from my small children but nothing that does not wipe right up. It's been a month and I am very please.
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Thanks.
Based upon what posters have received, 88-90% MSRP is within a reasonable range.
Go to another dealer, whatever, but do your best to avoid more than 90% MSRP.
And please, once you obtain your quote, post your deal/quote on the "Prices Paid" thread so that others can benefit.
If you are having trouble with the calculation, just post the MSRPs of your vehicles of interest and I'll do the calculations for you.
If you are having noise problems then it is likely a poor installation job that causes it. I had a windshield replaced on an older Camry once, and I had to take it back and have them redo it.
If you have a windshield replaced by the Lexus dealer, I believe you have the right to demand that they put in a Lexus windshield, one that says "Lexus" on it, if for no other reason than status, which, after all, you pay for.
If you have an ES300 that is older than 2002, there probably are no "Lexus" windshields for that.
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Note the following message posted by you:
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msg 1086 of the "Es300/330 Prices Paid and Buying Experience" discussion:
"I just ordered a 2006 blue onyx on ivory es 330 for $34700. The MSRP on this car is $38174. It is fully loaded with Navigation BUT the dealer said that Mark Levinson audio is no longer an option for the 2006 ES 330's. Do you guys think this is a fair deal? Thanks in advance for replying."
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Since then, I believe you have said that your MSRP is $38,393 and your price is $34,500. This is the deal I will stick to in my summaries, unless you say something is wrong with it. By the way this equates to 89.8% MSRP, right in line with what posters have been paying for vehicles for the past couple of years.
RWD and/or AWD only from this point forward.
Lexus Canada no longer sells the FWD version of the RX.
Is this maybe because the Camry and Camry hybrid is to be built in the US? Not enough production requirement for Japan to keep their "Camry" production line open just to build a "few" (relative speaking) ESes?
Would a Lexus customer be willing to buy a US built ES??
Again, the ES would be the only FWD (Lexus) vehicle available. You really have me thinking. Don't paricularly like the IS (way too small). The GS, well it's just a little too expensive (for me). If the information is accurate, it will leave a pretty big gap. To maintain their sales lead, I believe they still have to offer a vehicle that will satisfy those who like/liked what the ES has/had to offer (a alternative to the small and sporty IS). I was kind of looking forward to seeing what a new ES would look like. It may never happen (maybe I'm just panicking).
It is now easy to mistake an ES330 for an LS430 given the growth of the ESes "body".
Where is the market for the Avalon if the Camry continues to "grow".
2006 ES 330, Black Diamond.
Extras: tint and spoiler (retail about $1800).
Negotiated Cap Cost: $34,806
Lease: 36 mo, 15k, first month out-of-pocket only (everything else rolled in) - $520/mo
technically you shouldn't as it could affect handling and traction but H rated tires are rated at 130mph...
Now my problem is I cannot figure out where to install the unit in the vehicle. There really is no room on the center console. Delphi provides vent-mount clip but blocking my air flow seems like a bad idea. Not sure where to put the stick-on mount. In fact, do I even WANT to stick this onto the wood or leather dashboard finish?
I am sure I'm not the first to add the external XM module. Where did some of you install it?
I sent him the broken key along with $65. I received in return the broken key (the metal "key" part is separated from the "electronics" part), along with a new key. The new key has the plastic "housing" attached to the metal key, but there are no electronics in the housing. I tried the new key in the ignition. It fit, when I turned it the engine turned over, but it would not start. However, the new key will start the car when the old "electronics" part from the broken key is next to the new key on the key ring. I was expecting the new key to be just like the old key (before it broke in 2), with "electronics" in the housing. So, I was disappointed, but at least I now have a new key that will work, if it's next to the old housing wit the "electronics."
Also, what can I expect price-wise regarding parts and service? Does Lexus gouge you on the price just because "if you can afford a Lexus, you can afford what we are charging for parts and service"?
Lastly, is there anything I should know, up front, about anything that might be qwirky and or different from owning a mainstream auto? I read somewhere that the adaptive "Learn as you go" fly by wire throttle and transmission is strange. Can someone filll me in?
The 2006 upcoming RAV4 will likely be RWD based, but rear torque biased for certain in the AWD/4WD version. Personally I have always taken the position that FWD vehicles, with the engine weight over the drive wheels, have greater get up and go traction, but can be hazardous.
You may note that a feature of the new Lexus GS and IS AWD versions is the use of the VSC's yaw sensor to quickly apportion engine torque, leading and lagging, away from the front to prevent inadvertent loss of directional control. It appears that the new 4runner will have the same feature.
If you are in Iowa you might want to be aware of the propensity of any Toyota and/or Lexus vehicle to mysteriously and suddenly fog over the interior surface of the windshield.
There are several flaws in the automatic climate control that you will get used to over time.
Google for:
Denso Demist
For information.
Last, a goodly percentage of owners of the Toyota/Lexus 5-speed transaxle equipped vehicles seem to be experiencing a significant level of engine acceleration delay, some claim 2 to 3 seconds, just after a brief period of throttle fully closed "coastdown".
That said, the ES is the only Lexus car that shares its platform with a Toyota vehicle (the Camry), so in that regard it doesn't really fit in with the rest of the lineup.
While Lexus is mostly a RWD company, Toyota for the most part will stay FWD as that is their bread-and-butter - cars like the Camry, Avalon and Corolla. Those vehicles will not be switched to RWD.
Has anyone else had any problems with their sun shade??
So my question is, when you take your Lexus in for service, and you get a "free loaner", do you have to pay for gas or any other fees???
Thanks for letting me vent....
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