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Re: lexus es 350 - noisy engine [GrandpaRitchie] by sanish
Feb 16, 2009 (8:09 pm)
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Replying to: GrandpaRitchie (Feb 16, 2009 1:01 pm)

I agree, loaner cars don't have that noise but my 2 year/15,000 mile car does have noisy engine start especially in winter.
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Re: Lexus ES350 maintenance cost / servicing cost [Mike] by sanish
Feb 16, 2009 (8:11 pm)
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Replying to: Mike (Feb 06, 2009 12:30 pm)

Just get the oil/filter change and multi point inspection done at the dealer for less than $60 and have the tires rotated at a tire shop for $5 or for free at Discount Tires.
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2010 ES350 by timwilmath
Feb 28, 2009 (5:07 am)
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Does anyone have any idea what month the 2010 ES350's will come out?
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Roof rack for ES350? by timwilmath
Mar 03, 2009 (6:45 pm)
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Just bought a 2009 ES350 (woohoo!), but I cannot find a roof rack that is designed for it. I checked Thule and Yakima but no luck. I'm an avid kayaker. Any suggestions??
 
Tim
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ES350 Sound system by timwilmath
Mar 19, 2009 (9:03 am)
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I just bought a 2009 ES350. I didn't get the NAV system, which means I didn't get the upgraded sound system. The car is only a couple of weeks old and I love it, but I am really disappointed with the sound system. I doubt there is anything the dealership can do now - but I really would like to make it better.
Any suggestions??
 
Tim
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Re: ES350 Sound system [timwilmath] by djdj
Mar 20, 2009 (5:11 pm)
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Replying to: timwilmath (Mar 19, 2009 9:03 am)

NAV and ML stereo are separate options; not necessarily bundled together. I have NAV but regular stereo.
 
I agree the standard stereo is lackluster; my 2003 Audi A4's standard radio far exceeds this. However, I find when I up the volume (I do tend to like the volume a little high), that the stereo's sound fills in and it isn't so bad. Personally, I also find the quiet of the car helps too.
 
There isn't anything you can do about it since the ML stereo has more speakers.
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Re: ES350 Sound system [djdj] by timwilmath
Mar 20, 2009 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: djdj (Mar 20, 2009 5:11 pm)

Since I posted this I went to an after-market audio store. Guy recommended adding a sub-woofer with amp. The cost would be about $500, but he said the improvement would be significant. I think I'll give that a try..
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Re: ES350 Sound system [timwilmath] by djdj
Mar 21, 2009 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: timwilmath (Mar 20, 2009 5:29 pm)

Cool. If you do it, please post your thoughts on the success of that option.
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ES-350 from Avalon Limited by avalonfan
Mar 28, 2009 (1:12 pm)
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I just acquired a '09 ES-350 loaded except for rear window shade & the upgraded headlights. Experior color is dark blue with the light tan interior. A nice looking rig, to be sure. I traded in a 2005 Toyota Avalon Limited, fully loaded. Blizard Pearl with Ivory interior. My Avalon was a perfect trouble free ride, but the lease was up and the '09 Limited didn't measure up to the ES-350's quality and ammenities. The '09 Limited was dated.
I have less than 3000 miles on the ES, but so far I am very happy with the ride. The smaller interior space, compared to the Avy has taken a bit to get use to, but the interior finish and quality outshines the Avalon, as does the quiet ride. My gas miliage is also 2-3 miles per gallon better than the Avalon.
My dealership in Bellevue, Wa attached a VIP sticker to the car windshield, and they do offer free car washes 7 days a week. No limit. The service department looks more like a hospital surgery suite than a car service department. They provide a loanaer car and shuttles depending upon how long they need to keep your car. I rate my experience purchasing the Lexus as top notch and look forward to many years of service from the car.
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Re: ES350 Sound system by timwilmath
Mar 28, 2009 (3:29 pm)
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Replying to: timwilmath (Mar 20, 2009 5:29 pm)

I wasn't too thrilled with the "standard" Lexus ES350 sound system, so I went to an after-market audio shop (Audio Itch in Tampa Florida) and had them install a sub-woofer and 200 watt amp in the trunk. The cost was about $550. What an incredible difference. It really punched up the lows and makes the sound much richer and fuller. If you aren't real happy with your sound system, you might try that.
 
Tim

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