All-New Fifth-Generation 2007 Lexus ES Sedan Redefines Entry Luxury Segment

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Aharami

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better than current generation, but toyota just cant seem to get the exterior of the ES right. still looks like a boat to me.

Interior looks good though
 

jtvang125

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Originally posted by: foghorn67
Lacks in the charisma dept.
Any Acura, BMW, Infiniti, Audi, (name your favorite), has more personality then a Lexus.

Acura can't even touch Lexus. Infiniti is close behind but still not there yet. It's a back and forth argument with BMW and MB. They give a better driving experience but Lexus has the quality and reliablity. Audi's lower models are way underpowered. Their reliablity is iffy as well.

 
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Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
Nice overpriced Camry :thumbsup:
This is supposedly built off the Avalon platform now.
Autoweek.com
The front-wheel-drive ES 350, which replaces the ES 330, is a softer, smoother, quieter sedan aimed at an older crowd. Though the car is based on the underpinnings of the Toyota Avalon, the ES 350's styling has a family resemblance to other Lexus sedans. The powertrain, interior and suspension tuning are unique to the ES 350.
 

andylawcc

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Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
Nice overpriced Camry :thumbsup:
This is supposedly built off the Avalon platform now.
Autoweek.com
The front-wheel-drive ES 350, which replaces the ES 330, is a softer, smoother, quieter sedan aimed at an older crowd. Though the car is based on the underpinnings of the Toyota Avalon, the ES 350's styling has a family resemblance to other Lexus sedans. The powertrain, interior and suspension tuning are unique to the ES 350.

but isn't the Avalon built off the Camry platform?
 

kevman

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Originally posted by: JLGatsby
Originally posted by: Finality
Actually hes right, if its anything like the last ES its just an upscale Camry ie leather seats, Xenon + Nav = lexus.

The ES is very different from the Camry and has many many additional features and a higher quality than the Camry. I've owned a Lexus, I know.

This is the old Lexus.
http://www.lexus.com/models/es/gallery_interior_photos.html

This is the Camry.
http://www.toyota.com/camry/interior.html

Lexus has a lot more than Leather. Premium stereo systems, real wood (Toyota wood is fake, more powerful engines, higher quality leather seats.

In all truth, the Camry and the ES don't even look the same, even from the ouside.


whoopdeedamndoo!! LMAO that you are in denial that its still a camry...
 

JLGatsby

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Originally posted by: kevman
whoopdeedamndoo!! LMAO that you are in denial that its still a camry...

See Eghck's post douche bag. The only people who bash Lexues are those who cannot afford them or those who do not live up to the sophistication portrayed by Lexus.
 

foghorn67

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Acura can't even touch Lexus. Infiniti is close behind but still not there yet. It's a back and forth argument with BMW and MB. They give a better driving experience but Lexus has the quality and reliablity. Audi's lower models are way underpowered. Their reliablity is iffy as well.

That doesn't apply to me. I don't like cars that don't have any character. Infiniti's have lot's of character.
 

kevman

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Originally posted by: JLGatsby
Originally posted by: kevman
whoopdeedamndoo!! LMAO that you are in denial that its still a camry...

See Eghck's post douche bag. The only people who bash Lexues are those who cannot afford them or those who do not live up to the sophistication portrayed by Lexus.

you're the douchebag if you think this is anything more then a tyota camry with a tux.
 

mooncancook

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Originally posted by: JLGatsby
Originally posted by: kevman
whoopdeedamndoo!! LMAO that you are in denial that its still a camry...

See Eghck's post douche bag. The only people who bash Lexues are those who cannot afford them or those who do not live up to the sophistication portrayed by Lexus.

I think you own one. Congrat!
 

kevman

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Originally posted by: JLGatsby
Originally posted by: kevman
you're the douchebag if you think this is anything more then a tyota camry with a tux.

Have you ever owned a Lexus?

nope, just two infiniti's and a 750k house. I can certainly afford a lexus es if i wanted it , but why would I spend so much $$ on an overpriced camry. I'd rather spend it on an overpriced nissan.
 

NFS4

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Originally posted by: kevman
Originally posted by: JLGatsby
Originally posted by: kevman
you're the douchebag if you think this is anything more then a tyota camry with a tux.

Have you ever owned a Lexus?

nope, just two infiniti's and a 750k house. I can certainly afford a lexus es if i wanted it , but why would I spend so much $$ on an overpriced camry. I'd rather spend it on an overpriced nissan.

What does a $750k house have to do with anything?:confused:
 

JLGatsby

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Originally posted by: kevman
nope, just two infiniti's and a 750k house. I can certainly afford a lexus es if i wanted it , but why would I spend so much $$ on an overpriced camry. I'd rather spend it on an overpriced nissan.

I own an Infiniti and I used to own a Lexus, so don't tell me that a Lexus is the same as a Camry. The more time you spend in a Lexus, the more you begin realize how superior quality of a car it is and it is nothing like a Toyota.
 

Baked

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Originally posted by: kevman
Originally posted by: JLGatsby
Originally posted by: kevman
you're the douchebag if you think this is anything more then a tyota camry with a tux.

Have you ever owned a Lexus?

nope, just two infiniti's and a 750k house. I can certainly afford a lexus es if i wanted it , but why would I spend so much $$ on an overpriced camry. I'd rather spend it on an overpriced nissan.

750K house means what again?
 

kevman

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Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: kevman
Originally posted by: JLGatsby
Originally posted by: kevman
you're the douchebag if you think this is anything more then a tyota camry with a tux.

Have you ever owned a Lexus?

nope, just two infiniti's and a 750k house. I can certainly afford a lexus es if i wanted it , but why would I spend so much $$ on an overpriced camry. I'd rather spend it on an overpriced nissan.

What does a $750k house have to do with anything?:confused:


according to gatsby ppl that can't afford a lexus bash them, I'm merely showing that i can afford a lexus and I bash them.
 

kevman

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Originally posted by: JLGatsby
Originally posted by: kevman
nope, just two infiniti's and a 750k house. I can certainly afford a lexus es if i wanted it , but why would I spend so much $$ on an overpriced camry. I'd rather spend it on an overpriced nissan.

I own an Infiniti and I used to own a Lexus, so don't tell me that a Lexus is the same as a Camry. The more time you spend in a Lexus, the more you begin realize how superior quality of a car it is and it is nothing like a Toyota.

you think your infinit is anything mroe then a nissan? Please be realistic here man...
 

JLGatsby

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Originally posted by: kevman
according to gatsby ppl that can't afford a lexus bash them, I'm merely showing that afford a lexus and I bash them.

O RLY? Is that all I said? I also remember saying something about not living up to the sophistication of the Lexus brand. Since you're from Jersey, well that must explain it.
 

foghorn67

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Originally posted by: JLGatsby
Originally posted by: kevman
whoopdeedamndoo!! LMAO that you are in denial that its still a camry...

See Eghck's post douche bag. The only people who bash Lexues are those who cannot afford them or those who do not live up to the social conformity portrayed by Lexus.
fixxed.

 

kevman

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Originally posted by: Baked
Originally posted by: kevman
Originally posted by: JLGatsby
Originally posted by: kevman
you're the douchebag if you think this is anything more then a tyota camry with a tux.

Have you ever owned a Lexus?

nope, just two infiniti's and a 750k house. I can certainly afford a lexus es if i wanted it , but why would I spend so much $$ on an overpriced camry. I'd rather spend it on an overpriced nissan.

750K house means what again?

jsut to show that this statement below is not true:

Originally posted by: JLGatsby
Originally posted by: kevman
whoopdeedamndoo!! LMAO that you are in denial that its still a camry...

See Eghck's post douche bag. The only people who bash Lexues are those who cannot afford them or those who do not live up to the sophistication portrayed by Lexus.