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engine running to keep pooch cool....anybody know a trick to accomplish
same using new keyless system on 2006 ES350??
Go here: http://www.carspace.com/
It's simple to upload pics you take with any digital camera.
I have to same color (UL) with a black interior.
You're going to love it!
And you are right. From what I've heard, the ruby is very, very difficult to get ahold of.
I did learn that the navigation system does not always pick the best route. Be careful in strange places and double check. I suggest expanding the selected route to make sure the roads are a wise choice.
I also learned how to disable the radar feature and return to normal cruise control. The manual is misleading. After turning on the cruise control you then disable the radar by pushing back on the lever. This must be done before you engage cruise lock. You then get a normal display and 1 MPH increment.
I guess it matters what state you live in so please mention.
Thanks !!
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Kansas
You might want to check with Lexus to be sure. Hope this helps.
Keep us posted on how your purchase process goes.
Your pictures look GREAT . Congratulations . I too own an ES350 with Ultra Luxury . My rear sunroof Does NOT open . Was yours a special order ?
If not how do you open it ?
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I wish that was my car. That was just a picture I posted of someone else's white ES that I had in my "Lexus color folder" on my computer. I just posted it because someone asked to see what the sunroof looks like open. (BTW, Just the front sunroof opens.)
Mine will look just like it though.
Anyone heard of any car-jacking of a large car carrier in the L.A. area?
Congratulations Robynl. Now we both wait.
Does anyone have an actual picture of an aquamarine ES that they can share? The dealers in the OH area have not recd a single aquamarine yet.
Thanks,
ND
Here you go:
http://www.carspace.com/cablondeblue/?50@@.59a5d311
(Not my car, just a collection I have accumulated.)
I know there was a cargo ship last week that rolled in high seas and dumped approximately 1400 new vehicles in the ocean but it was carrying Mazada’s and headed for Canada. http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/07/25/ship.ap/index.html
Normally, in my experience with new car salesmen, I would think this was a stall tactic but from the sound of his voice, I think they are genuinely puzzled and scrambling to calm a few dozen frantic customers right now. He is supposed to call me later today with an update.
Thank God I started this car buying process early and don’t have to turn in my current car for one more month.
I was just kidding in an earlier post about the car-jacking thing. Now I wonder. It is L.A., you know.
ND
Have the dealer run a daily dealer report. This report
should have your VIN # on it. Once the car is allocated, a VIN is assigned which means it most likely is at the Japanese port waiting for embarkation
If you look at it, it will have the name of the vessel (ie: car carrier) your car is on.
Most likely, the carrier company is KKK line or "K" line
go to their web site and go to the car carrier section. There are a few phone #'s
Just call then up, explain you are trying to track your car and ask them when your ship (the one your car is on) is due into the Long Beach port.
My IS 250 was on the Texas Highway. I called and got the date it was due into LB.
Worked for me. Hopefully, it will work for you.
From the port it needs to to go to VPC (vechicle processing center) and then to the truck carrier to the dealer & then the dealer needs to PDI and detail car. From VPC to PDI & delivery it took 3 or 4 days for us.
Good luck !!!
I do own a 2005 ES330(no hesitation issue) which is still a good car. Lexus dealer service is the best.
My favorite thing about the new ES350 is the exterior looks. Not only looks nice but it does not look like the Camry in any way.
The interior, is a push, I like the layout of the ES330 but I like the color scheme of the ES350 (dark cherry makes it look rich).
Besides couple things mentioned above and yeah bigger engine and keyless start, is ES350 worth $7000+ or so more than ES330?
Part of me says yes, and another part of me says no. I test drove ES350, felt better pick up and power, but not by much, 6 speed would do well on gas. The one I test drove, had a significant hesitation when I went from 40 mph to 20 mph and then punch the accelerator
ES 350 handle better, seating position, the edge goes to ES330, but again, the ES350 is very stylish.
What you guys think?
Thanks.
Can't wait to get home and play with all my bells and whistles. I had to drive straight to the office from the dealership. (I am like a little kid looking down at it from my office. Can't play with it yet.)
I will post pictures as soon as I get the windows tinted.
Enjoy the ride!!
I was out in my driveway the whole evening, playing with everything and then went out for a joy ride. Love it!
Took me a while to program the Homelink to my garage door opener but I finally got it. I previously copied and pasted directions someone posted in one of the forums on my computer and printed them out. That really helped the whole process. (Thanks to whomever posted them before.)
Hopefully I will get the windows tinted tomorrow, so it can be picture worthy. :shades:
It is a pearlescent white. That is what caught my eye the first time I saw it shimmering in the sun on the lot.
Knowing GM and reading road tests of their current similar vehicles, I doubt very much if the suspension on your '04 was much different.
I am guessing the suspension on your new ES is NIGHT AND DAY compared to your GTP. Am I correct?
And if you have a general ES 350 topic you'd like to kick around, feel free to start it up!
If not, is it possible to do it afterwards?
Might I suggest that it's not wise to create all these sub-discussions?
It makes it virtually impossible to follow any one issue or to get a quick overview of what people are discussing. It also makes it nearly impossible to see what others, who we've gotten to know from their posts, are commenting on or writing about.
I'd like to suggest that all these sub-discussions be merged into two or three at most. Perhaps a "General," "Purchase/Lease/Price Paid," and a "Direct Comaprison To Other Vehicles."
I honestly think this would avoid some of the needless and counterproductive fragmentation we are now seeing.
Just my opinion.
I'd like to hear what others around here think of this issue though.
Actually, if you will take me up on my suggestion that you Track the main ES group, you'll find that you won't miss anything and it will be the same as things were just following this one general topic. That will let you track all the discussions on the ES board. You can untrack any discussion selectively if you'd like to do so, but starting with the whole group is the best way to approach it. That way, you will never miss any new topic as it is added.
The breaking out of larger discussions into subtopics is happening throughout the Forums. It's a policy change that we expect to provide much more flexibility and usefulness in the future.
If you want to talk about it, please drop by the Forums Software - Your Questions Answered discussion - that would be the best place to post your questions and concerns.
Thanks.
http://www.carspace.com/cablondeblue/?50@@.59aa0d9d
Did your Lexus dealer charge you extra to switch out the rims?
It looks so good with the black glass panoramic roof.
In terms of the integration of that roof, I think whit is the best color. Great contrast.
Great job!