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Sedans Toyota Camry Camry XLE V6 v. Lexus ES 350
16 messages, Last post on Jun 14, 2008 at 6:42 AM
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A friend of mine is trying to make this decision, so I'm posting here to get some advice I could relay to him... I keep hearing that the ES is just a "rebadged" Camry. To what extent is this true? I got to drive an ES around pretty nicely during the Taste of Lexus event, and I was impressed. Obviously nothing like a BMW or even my own Maxima, but the handling was very secure, better than what I was expecting from the "cheapest" Lexus. So anyways, what do you guys think? Does the XLE Camry drive as nicely as the ES350?
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Replying to: thechoson (Mar 16, 2007 9:43 pm) But if you like more gadgets and the prestige of the Lexus nameplate (plus arguably better dealer service) and don't mind paying for the privilege, then get the Lexus. By all means, test drive both before buying.
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Replying to: 210delray (Mar 19, 2007 12:54 pm) My friend is looking at Entry level type luxury cars. And it seems like the Camry is the closest to the ES350, at least more so than say an Accord is to a TL or an Altima is to a G35
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Replying to: thechoson (Mar 19, 2007 4:32 pm)
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Replying to: mdames (Mar 20, 2007 7:40 am) |
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Replying to: mdames (Mar 20, 2007 7:40 am) Also, a Lexus is more of a "status symbol" than a Camry, so if you can comfortably afford the Lexus I would go with the Lexus.
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Replying to: stlpike07 (Mar 20, 2007 9:58 am)
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Replying to: seiko (Mar 21, 2007 5:57 am)
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Replying to: stlpike07 (Mar 21, 2007 5:48 pm) |
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I disagree that there is a significant difference. My husband has an XLE, I have the 350, both are two months old, I've driven both extensively. Besides the extra year bumper to bumper, differences in appearance and a few other tiny features (my husband's car is similarly equipped), I think they drive the same and neither is clearly more quiet. Indeed, my 350 is louder than my 9 year old 300. The insurance premium is the same the same too. BUT, the Lexus brand is historically better at holding it's value. |
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