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Re: 2007 Lexus ES [kmg68]
by jchan2
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Jun 07, 2005 (6:36 pm)
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Replying to: kmg68 (Jun 07, 2005 6:13 pm)
As usual, Lexus is hush-hush about this car....
Hopefully we'll find out SOMETHING before the last minute...
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Re: 2007 Lexus ES [jchan2]
by motownusa
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Jun 08, 2005 (5:46 am)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jun 07, 2005 6:36 pm)
I think a Spring 06 release is very likely. I expect there would be a short production run for the 06 MY with the all new 07 being released sometime in March or April of next year. I don't think Lexus ES wants to be inferior to the Avalon for much longer.
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Re: 2007 Lexus ES [motownusa]
by maxhonda99
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Jun 08, 2005 (7:13 am)
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Replying to: motownusa (Jun 08, 2005 5:46 am)
I doubt it will come in spring 2006. The ES has always been on full 5-year production run and new generations have always hit showrooms in August to September of the year. Plus, the current ES330 is selling well anyway, so there is really no alarm bells like with the GS that would lead them to bring out a new ES in the spring.
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Re: 2007 Lexus ES [maxhonda99]
by alpha01
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Jun 08, 2005 (8:00 am)
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Replying to: maxhonda99 (Jun 08, 2005 7:13 am)
As in the stock market, I dont know that the past is an indicator of future performance. Sure, the ES has always been on a full 5 year production run, but so was the Avalon. And the Corolla for the past several generations. (The Sienna also didnt do Toyota's typical 5 year cycle). Plus, it has already leaked that the next Camry will arrive by March of 2006 due to the extremely competitive landscape. If thats the case, which I believe it is, why would Toyota choose to run two generations of Camry and ES concurrently. So for me personally, I think its more likely than not that the next ES will arrive in the Spring/Summer 06 timeframe.
~alpha
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Timeframe
by chris65amg
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Jun 08, 2005 (2:15 pm)
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I am likewise thinking Spring 06. Toyota usually releases its vehicles in the spring, no? Just in time for people to be paying off their Christmas debts 
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I Agree
by jchan2
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Jun 08, 2005 (5:22 pm)
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Toyota would probably not have two generations of Camry/ES running at the same time, so whenever the new Camry comes out, I expect the new ES to come out too, which points to a Spring 2006 introduction.
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ES350 pictures anyone?
by asaw
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Jun 11, 2005 (11:19 pm)
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Does anybody have pictures of this soon to be released model?
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I'd have to agree
by callmedrfill
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Jun 11, 2005 (11:48 pm)
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But the ONLY reason it will come out early is to clear the field for the new LS in Fall of 06.
If they came out at the same time, that would cripple the ES, and would not help the LS either, so the release will be early.
I wouldn't wait up for a 300Hp FWD ES, with a 240HP GS above it.
An AWD Hybrid with 300HP for '08-09 is a real possibility.
DrFill
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Re: I'd have to agree [callmedrfill]
by jchan2
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Jun 12, 2005 (5:07 am)
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Replying to: callmedrfill (Jun 11, 2005 11:48 pm)
I'm guessing the ES330 will get around 240-255 horsepower. Past generations of the ES have never promoted horsepower but instead promoted luxury, a smooth ride, and a very serene driving experience.
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Re: I'd have to agree [jchan2]
by motownusa
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Jun 12, 2005 (6:35 am)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Jun 12, 2005 5:07 am)
I doubt the next Lexus will have less than the 280 Hp of the Avalon. The Avalon is also FWD with virtually no torque steer. Remember, the Avalon's 260 lb-ft of torque comes at 4700 rpm. This is a smooth relatively high revving engine that can produce 280+ Hp without losing any quietness or smoothness. The 3.5L V6 is smoother and more refined than the current 3.3L engine.
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