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Why (Not) the Lexus ES?

 Lexus ES Reviews: Pros and Cons: - photograph by Michael Karesh

Lexus ES reviews by TrueDelta members get to the point: the best reasons for buying (or not buying) the ES.

 

 

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Lexus ES Reviews

11/03/12

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A member from California, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Lexus ES: Reliability & durability
This car is extremely reliable. In 8 1/2 years of ownership, I've only had one repair; I replaced the alternator earlier this year at a cost of around $250.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Handling
This car (which is based on the Toyota Camry) handles like a Camry. It lacks precision and has considerable side lean when cornering hard.

Other Reasons to Buy the Lexus ES: Warranty, scheduled maintenance cost, Safety & braking

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Cargo capacity & towing, Feature availability

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02/01/11

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A member from Virginia, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Lexus ES: Reliability & durability
Almost 90K miles and no major repairs.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Exterior styling
On the bland side and beginning to look a little too much like a pokemon character.

Other Reasons to Buy the Lexus ES: Powertrain performance, Interior styling



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07/22/10

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A member from Kansas, United States

Best Reason Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Handling
Felt soft and disconnected. Very little feed back in the steering wheel.

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Front seat support & comfort

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03/10/10

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A member from New Hampshire, United States

Best Reason Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Driving position & visibility
Because of the trunk being so high and the slope of the rear windshield you cannot even see behind you unless you use the camera. The B pillar is so wide and the roofline at the rear slope you have a very hard time seeing oncoming cars.

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Brand reputation & image

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02/04/10

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A member from Pennsylvania, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Lexus ES: Ride smoothness
No torque steer. Glides over bumps without feeling floaty. Decent road feedback.

Other Reasons to Buy the Lexus ES: Interior styling, Quietness, Feature availability



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10/31/09

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A member from Colorado, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Lexus ES: Reliability & durability
Best Reason Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Exterior styling
Other Reasons to Buy the Lexus ES: Powertrain performance, Quietness, Brand reputation & image, Front seat support & comfort

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Audio & nav systems, Discounts & incentives, Handling

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05/10/09

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A member from New York, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Lexus ES: Reliability & durability
Nothing has broken in the 13,000+ miles I have driven. I drove the ES from NY to Florida and back without difficulty.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Controls and instruments
Very annoying and unintuitive controls, especially for the navigation system. Voice command system is far more distracting (and ANNOYING) to use while driving than conventional controls, most of which are locked out while the car is in motion.

Other Reasons to Buy the Lexus ES: Materials & workmanship, Powertrain performance, Fuel economy

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Price or payments, Handling, Cargo capacity & towing, Rear seat room & comfort

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04/18/09

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A member from North Carolina, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Lexus ES: Reliability & durability
Other Reasons to Buy the Lexus ES: Materials & workmanship, Front seat support & comfort, Ride smoothness, Interior styling



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12/15/08

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A member from Washington, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Lexus ES: Interior styling
Well put together, innovative and comfortable. Nav system is easy to use and center controls are easy as well. Feels like riding in a $40,000 Maybach.

Other Reasons to Buy the Lexus ES: Ride smoothness, Rear seat room & comfort

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Safety & braking

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11/23/08

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A member from Maryland, United States

Best Reason Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Powertrain performance
Transmission occasionally "slips" or "flares" when upshifting, resulting in power sag. Torque converter thunks/bangs occasionally when driver lifts gas pedal just after up shift and then presses again. Somewhat slow downshift,but avoidable via sport mode

Other Reasons to Buy the Lexus ES: Quietness, Fuel economy, Safety & braking

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Lexus ES: Audio & nav systems, Rear seat room & comfort, Dealership practices

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11/14/08

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A member from Texas, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Lexus ES: Exterior styling
Nice profile for a 4-door sedan.

Other Reasons to Buy the Lexus ES: Powertrain performance, Safety & braking, Feature availability



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09/21/08

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A member from Florida, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Lexus ES: Brand reputation & image
Lexus is a brand with a reputation for reliability and a high degree of service.

Other Reasons to Buy the Lexus ES: Ride smoothness, Controls and instruments, Feature availability



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