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#67 of 116 Re: Lexus has lost it's quality reputation [mdames] by yilegao Feb 15, 2007 (1:39 pm)
Replying to: mdames (Feb 12, 2007 8:12 am) No, the overhead glass compartment is empty as always. But the noise came out nonetheless. It's damn annoying when you look for the quiet ride driving a Lexus. Replies to this message: curt2005 (Mar 04, 2007 12:08 pm)
#69 of 116 Re: Lexus has lost it's quality reputation [yilegao] by curt2005 Mar 04, 2007 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: yilegao (Feb 15, 2007 1:39 pm) It is probably the sunglass compartment door rattling. Try tapping on the door with your fingertips to see if that is the problem.   In my ES330, the sunglass compartment door popped open once when going over a very bad bump.   When I had a rattle with the console cover, I got stick-on felt feet (for putting under table lamps, etc) at the hardware store and positioned them so as to stop the rattle.   Your note has reminded me that I need to do the same with the sunglass compartment door to prevent a recurrence.
#70 of 116 Seat Comfort by lmiller Mar 26, 2007 (8:13 pm)
Due to some significant back problems (surgery on herniated L5 disc) I am reluctantly looking to trade my 2006 BMW 325i for something with a softer ride. I am interested in hearing from those of you who have owned an ES 350 for a few months or more regarding how it is on longer drives, ie, seat quality, smoothness of ride, etc.   Thanks for any insight. Replies to this message: jimbres (Mar 29, 2007 1:44 pm) lmiller (Mar 30, 2007 6:42 pm) tonyguy2000 (Apr 02, 2007 1:33 pm) jaspalb (Apr 03, 2007 8:29 am) zekeman1 (Apr 03, 2007 12:55 pm) kayen (Apr 06, 2007 5:25 pm)
#71 of 116 Re: Seat Comfort [lmiller] by jimbres Mar 29, 2007 (1:44 pm)
Replying to: lmiller (Mar 26, 2007 8:13 pm) Sorry to hear about your back problems.   My wife drives an '07 ES 350 (her previous car was a '99 ES 300), while I drive an '01 BMW 330i with sport package & 5-speed manual. You'd be hard put to find 2 more dissimilar cars.   The Lexus is a highway cruiser par excellence, with a well-cushioned ride that filters out most road irregularities. It's an overweight nose-heavy front driver that's happiest on an Interstate with the cruise control set to 75. If you're coming from a 3-series BMW, you're going to dislike the numb, uncommunicative steering. This is not a car for people who like spirited driving on winding back roads. My wife loves it; I don't particularly like it. But I will give it a high score for its supportive & highly adjustable seats -- easily the best that I've experienced in any Japanese car & almost as good as the best Euro seats. Also in the car's favor are a quiet cabin at highway speeds (the '07 is far superior to the '99 in this respect) & the excellent sound system (our car is equipped with the Mark Levinson). I would also commend the car for its 1st-rate fit & finish & overall build quality.   A couple of suggestions: A 5-series BMW without the sport package might give you the ride comfort you need without forcing you to give up competent handling. (I suggested this to my wife, but she didn't like the Bangle styling.) Also, don't settle for a short test drive. Insist on an extended test drive over a variety of road surfaces. Replies to this message: lmiller (Mar 30, 2007 6:42 pm)
#72 of 116 Re: Seat Comfort [jimbres] by lmiller Mar 30, 2007 (6:42 pm)
Replying to: jimbres (Mar 29, 2007 1:44 pm) Thanks for your response. I may check out the 5 series. I had assumed that it would give the same firm ride but the longer wheelbase might make the difference. It is a tough move for me because I share your preference for a more communicative ride.
#73 of 116 Re: Seat Comfort [lmiller] by tonyguy2000 Apr 02, 2007 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: lmiller (Mar 26, 2007 8:13 pm) I drove my ES350 from Los Angeles to Dallas and then again from Dallas to West Palm beach , Florida. The car is exceptionally smooth on the road, you can't feel any sharp bumps at all), but..............the seats are the most uncomfortable seats I ever sat in. I am 6'220 pounds. After 2 hours of driving my back is killing me. I tried every adjustment possible and still can't get comfortable. There is also something in the seat that is felt after sitting a few hours. I was told by the dealer it's the heating/venting mechanism in the seats. I am selling my car in another few months due to excessive wind noise, dash rattles and uncomfortable seats. I hope you have better luck with your purchase. Replies to this message: jaspalb (Apr 03, 2007 8:29 am) zekeman1 (Apr 03, 2007 12:55 pm)
#74 of 116 Re: Seat Comfort [tonyguy2000] by jaspalb Apr 03, 2007 (8:29 am)
Replying to: tonyguy2000 (Apr 02, 2007 1:33 pm) Consumer Reports have rated front seats of this car as Exceptionally comfortable. I agree with their view. Perhaps for someone of your height/weight this car is not suitable.
#75 of 116 Re: Seat Comfort [tonyguy2000] by zekeman1 Apr 03, 2007 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: tonyguy2000 (Apr 02, 2007 1:33 pm) I'm 6'2" and weigh 225 and have had no problem with my seat. Curious, have you adjusted the lumbar support for the seat? Mine is set pretty much at maximum...could that be it?   I have to say I've never been in a quieter car - I have an Avalon 05 and I thought it was quiet. I feel much of it is very personal...what is quiet to one person, isn't to the other.   Too bad you've decided to get rid of it; I think you just got a vehicle which has some quirks.
#76 of 116 Re: Seat Comfort [lmiller] by kayen Apr 06, 2007 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: lmiller (Mar 26, 2007 8:13 pm) I traded in a 2002 325CiC for an es350 and couldn't be happier. The seats are so much more comfortable than in the 325. They have so many more adjustments and i have never been happier with a car than with my new Lexus. The smoother ride will also help your back problems. I felt spanked in the BMW and I am totally coddled in the Lexus.

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