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4 out of 5 stars

2012 ES 350 is a solid value

jimses350, 02/28/2012
2012 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful

I have 3,000 miles on my 2012 ES which replaced an 02 GS 300 with 236k miles on it which replaced a 95 ES 300 with 170k on it. These cars last! the current car is pretty and quick and quiet, but offers no drama. It does everything well but the handling reminds me of my dad's Buicks-well, that may be an exaggeration, but not by much. Apart from that, the 3.5 v6 is plenty quick and the fit and finish are very fine. The std audio system with blue tooth and navi are very functional. You can easily understand them. Seating is good for long hauls-i did 1,600 miles in a week and no problems. I like it but on a country road with twisties, I miss my GS. and that new GS just knocks me out but its $$$,

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car,but could use a little height

bri yonce, 12/21/2015
2011 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Ive only owned this car for about 8 months. I absolutely love it, and get lots of compliments driving it! I have not had any problems what so over. The gas mileage isnt great, but my previous car was a 4 cylinder toyota corolla, 2 totally different cars, with totally different engines.My only complaint is, the roof feels low, and Im not that tall either. I am about 5'5, but I always bump my head on the roof getting into the car. Lexus describes it as a cocoon type interior,and that is definitely what it feels like, so if you can live with the low roof feeling, everything else is perfect, and this is the perfect car for you!

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5 out of 5 stars

TREMENDOUS : 2011 ES 350 awd sedan

mitchellrowe, 11/05/2011
2011 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful

Build : Japan : Flawless Colors : Double Black with Body Side Mouldings Xenons : Brighter than the 2009 traded Interior : Superb Materials , Build Quality , Rear Privacy Shade , Navigation Package with Destination Assist , XM Radio with Traffic + Weather . Fuel : Regular - 87 Octane Noiseless Inside Cabin Factory Trunk Money Brings Price Down Years Reccomend . Hands Down ... The Best . Compares with my LS 460 Favorably .

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4.88 out of 5 stars

An excellent buy! Voice functions need improvement

paddyz, 12/21/2011
2011 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2011 ES 350 a month ago at $6k below MSRP. I am happy with this car. It has a very smooth and quiet ride, lots of comfort features and is definitely a good value for the money.

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5 out of 5 stars

lexus Es is very good

jim, 08/10/2015
updated 09/26/2016
2012 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

ive had an ES then a GS and then the current one. Everything on it works as new at 77k miles. The nav system is so so but no other complaints. Fuel Econ is very good and maintenance is minimal. The finish is good and the pAint shines so far without wax. My buds make fun of it cause it's boring car. It is but I still like it. For 10-11k more you can get a GS which has more sexy lines but the ES is a better value . update 3/25/2016. At 90k, this car is smooth as silk. No complaints. Great long drive car. very quite and the mpg is 30+ if all highway.

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