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#1 of 41 How many of you would buy an ES again? by carteach Nov 21, 2006 (12:35 pm)
I have been thinking of buying a preowned LS '04-'06; but I've been reading the negative postings about the transmission. I'm not sure what % of Lexus owners are experiencing these problems since people who are unhappy with a large purchase usually go to this kind of forum as well as people like me who are doing research.   In any event, I'd like to get some feedback.   Thanks. Replies to this message: dreyfus (Nov 22, 2006 1:09 pm) ahenson (Jan 29, 2007 1:56 pm)
#2 of 41 Re: How many of you would buy an ES again? [carteach] by dreyfus Nov 22, 2006 (1:09 pm)
Replying to: carteach (Nov 21, 2006 12:35 pm) Club Lexus shows about 23% of their members having transmission problems. The Lexus TSIB doesn't fix the problem of 3rd-4th gear rpm flaring and Lexus has been replacing transmissions or even buying back cars.   You're correct to question the application of forum figures to the ES350 owner population at large. I suspect, like you, that those with problems make up a larger percentage of forum entries than in the general population because they're looking for solutions for their problems online.   My ES350 now has 7,700 miles on it. I've had the navigation display replaced under warranty to fix the climate control voice recognition issue. That has been my only problem to date.   I would definitely buy another ES350 and am glad I own one now. It's a great car for those who are looking for it's strengths (reliability, comfort, luxury, mpg) and don't mind it's weaknesses (boat-like handling, lame tires, nanny lockouts, looks like a Camry).
#3 of 41 Would I buy another ES by mrieger Nov 25, 2006 (4:34 am)
Absolutely! I own a 05 ES330 that still turns heads and gets comments about it's great styling. But beyond that I have been extremely happy with the car and have not had any issues with it at all.   There are a few points for improvement if Lexus cares to do so.   1. There is a lag in power when stepping on the gas harder than normal such as trying to accelerate out of a bad situation on a freeway. I reported this to the dealer service center and they said that this is a computer designed lag to prevent potential engine damage. I definitely do not like this feature.   2. The cup holders are sub-standard and will not hold a normal size cup in place during deceleration. I have to hold my cup to prevent spilling it.   3. There is black hole surrounding the cup holder. Anything dropped in front of the cup holder disappears beneath it falling back into the console and anything dropped next to it falls between the seats making it extremely hard to get back.
#4 of 41 It depends on reliability by frostyr Dec 03, 2006 (7:46 pm)
I would consider buying another one only IF I have at least four or five years of trouble free driving this one (2007 ES).
#5 of 41 I'd Never Buy Another Lexus or Toyota by maddmike Dec 18, 2006 (6:56 am)
I've owned a Lexus for almost 3 years. Their customer service leaves much to be desired. My car has a problem with the Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) where it comes on while I'm driving down the fwy on clear dry road. When the VSC engages the computer takes control of the braking and acceleration. The override button doesn't work. Lexus refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem and refused to repair it even though its under warranty. I'm in the Lemon Law process since it's been at the dealer for the last 3 months, but Lexus hasn't made any attempt to repair this or retain me as a customer.
#6 of 41 Never again. by shocaser Dec 20, 2006 (7:15 am)
I own a 2004 ES 330. I have about 28,000 miles on it and have owned it since August of 2004 (I bought it new). I have had too many problems to list here, but I will list what I consider the worst costomer service issue. The dashboard vent on the passenger side did not seat properly. After about 500 miles of driving, the vent falls out. Every time the car has been to the dealer, I have requested that the problem be fixed. It took 9 times and 27 months before they finally fixed the problem. The dealer used double-sided tape to hold the vent in place. This is the warranty repair to my car. My Lexus dashboard is now being held together by tape. I question the overall quality of the vehicle if this is how it is repaired.
#7 of 41 Never Again by david1998 Dec 20, 2006 (9:26 am)
Lexus ES 350 and dealership is terribly OVERrated. David
#8 of 41 Never Again by cxc Dec 20, 2006 (5:02 pm)
One 2002 ES300 is too many. Its reliability is poor and its quality is not good. In terms of technology, I feel that I got cheated out of $40K. The next car will be BMW 5 or MB E class.
#9 of 41 Never Again by lsilva Dec 29, 2006 (2:22 pm)
My new 2007 ES350 is a big disappointment. With my transmission repairs and other issues that I am told can not be repaired. Replies to this message: hammer4995 (Feb 01, 2007 1:46 pm) lex_kolt (Feb 15, 2007 8:09 am)
#10 of 41 Re: How many of you would buy an ES again? [carteach] by ahenson Jan 29, 2007 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: carteach (Nov 21, 2006 12:35 pm) No, I would never buy another Lexus again. I bought my second ES in July of last year. The transmission does not shift smoothly, which is a flaw in design, the black cars do not have clear coat on them and I am having paint issues, the cup holders will not hold drinks and are unusable. I would not have bought a black car if I had known they were not clear coated. The car is a year old and the paint looks horrible and actually it's the worst paint job of any car I have owned in my life. The service at the dealership has been below average for the price I paid for the car and actually I have left the dealership with more issues than I came in with. I am planning on trading the car in this summer and getting something else.

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