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#6 of 16 Re: Camry XLE V6 v. Lexus ES350 [mdames] by stlpike07 Mar 20, 2007 (9:58 am)
Replying to: mdames (Mar 20, 2007 7:40 am) I agree too. Its is hard for me to imagine the Camry surpasing the Lexus. I have an '07 Camry and have driven the new Lexus too. I love my car, but it isn't the Lexus.   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. Replies to this message: seiko (Mar 21, 2007 5:57 am) stlpike07 (Mar 21, 2007 5:48 pm) tjazz321 (Apr 16, 2007 4:24 am)
#7 of 16 Re: Camry XLE V6 v. Lexus ES350 [stlpike07] by seiko Mar 21, 2007 (5:57 am)
Replying to: stlpike07 (Mar 20, 2007 9:58 am) I test drove the two cars back-to-back and since the Toyota and Lexus dealers are on the same stretch of raod in my city, I drove the two vehicles on an identical route. The biggest difference that stood out to me was how much quieter the ES350 is under all driving conditions. Both are great cars, Replies to this message: stlpike07 (Mar 21, 2007 5:48 pm) tjazz321 (Apr 16, 2007 4:24 am)
#8 of 16 Re: Camry XLE V6 v. Lexus ES350 [seiko] by stlpike07 Mar 21, 2007 (5:48 pm)
Replying to: seiko (Mar 21, 2007 5:57 am) I believe that is because Lexus (and BMW, Mercedes, etc.) dynomat and foam the entire vehicle to reduce outside noise. I'm not sure if Toyota does that to the same extent. If you dynomat and foam any vehicle it will be extremely quiet......it is just expensive to do, especially aftermarket. Replies to this message: tjazz321 (Apr 16, 2007 4:24 am)
#9 of 16 Re: Camry XLE V6 v. Lexus ES350 [stlpike07] by tjazz321 Apr 16, 2007 (4:24 am)
Replying to: stlpike07 (Mar 21, 2007 5:48 pm) I tested both extensively before deciding and it seemed apples and oranges. ES hands down, not only for luxury, but also interior space (at least perceived space), driving position, and yes--performance. Better road manners, a heavier feel, better balance in curves, etc. Every bit as fast and crisp, but more refined. I do think in this case you get what you pay for. The choice for me was actually between ES and Avalon touring, and ES won out, for a few thousand more than the Avalon.
#10 of 16 XLE vs. 350 by tammy10 Apr 27, 2007 (5:35 am)
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.
#11 of 16 Agreed by raphaelhom Sep 30, 2007 (8:51 pm)
I drove both today and frankly I'm not sure which was quieter. They really didn't seem like that different of ride to me. The lexus was a bit tighter and the camry a little more comfortable on the freeway bumps.
#12 of 16 Camry XLE V6 v. Lexus ES350 by raphaelhom Oct 27, 2007 (11:45 pm)
Replying to: thechoson (Mar 16, 2007 9:43 pm) Doesnt one require premiup fuel and also much more expensive maintenance costs? Any other obvious differences? Any difference in the soft ride between the two?
#13 of 16 Camry vs. ES350 by carrelman2 Nov 25, 2007 (12:50 pm)
My wife drives a 2003 Camry XLE V6 I have the 2007 ES350. The radio in the Camry is much better, The lighting in the ES is not bad it's TERRIBLE, the heated seat controls are impossible. The ES requires Premium gas and costs about $10,000 more. It's not worth it. Replies to this message: zekeman1 (Nov 25, 2007 1:47 pm) music4kp (Nov 29, 2007 2:28 pm)
#14 of 16 Re: Camry vs. ES350 [carrelman2] by zekeman1 Nov 25, 2007 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: carrelman2 (Nov 25, 2007 12:50 pm) If there is so much difference in the two, and features you didn't like, why did you buy the 350? Z Replies to this message: music4kp (Nov 29, 2007 2:28 pm)
#15 of 16 Re: Camry vs. ES350 [zekeman1] by music4kp Nov 29, 2007 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: zekeman1 (Nov 25, 2007 1:47 pm) I agree. He should have done his research before buying such an expensive car. I test drove my '07 ES350 before purchasing it over a year ago, and found that it was the best car I've ever owned. As for the radio in his wife's Camry being better, he probably doesn't have the Mark Levinson...just a guess.

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