Used 2023 Lexus ES 350 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it
This is our sixth Lexus and fifth ES 350 model since 2002. In that time, there have been many technological innovations that were not available on the initial 2002 LS 430 but there has also been a subtle cheapening of interiors since then as well. Leather seats used to be standard in even base models. No longer. Gorgeous wood accents abounded. Now, most woods are "meh." The ride remains smooth - to the point where we've nicknamed our newest sedan "Clyde the Glide" in honor of the former NBA star Clyde "the glide" Drexler. We also call this car - a luscious deep blue Nightfall Mica "Sapphire" - full name Sapphire Zamboni for that smooth, glide ride. But as opposed to our 2020 ES 350 predecessor, this 2023 model's navigation system has been toyed and tweaked to where it no longer displays exits and other pertinent information when driving along interstate highways or turnpikes. Why was this very useful feature removed? It's certainly no improvement and the navigation doesn't even display exit numbers as you drive along those interstates. Please, Lexus, it is bad enough that the wonderful 3.5 liter engine that has been in the ES 350 for years will disappear into some turbo-boosted, four cylinder on premium gas by the new generation models in 2025. At least give us a complimentary software update on the navigation system on the 2023 model that will restore much-needed and helpful highway information once we enter an interstate/turnpike.
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Almost Prefect car for the price
I have owned my Lexus ES 350 Ultra luxury for 8 months, and I am very happy that I own it. This is my full review. Comfort and Ride Quality: 8/10 I can grantee to you that this car is very comfortable in ride quality. Seats are not that soft but overall the car is comfortable. The car is very good in wind noise, but about the road noise it doesn’t suit the Lexus name I didn’t really expect that. Features: 9/10 Features are very helpful for me and stereo system Mark Levinson 17 speakers is very good in sound quality, but in bass it doesn’t do it very well but it is acceptable. Lane keep assist is very interesting and intelligent but I faced a problem with it. So at the high noon, the radar and the lane keep assist stops working because of the high temperature 45 C outside. But after driving it comes back and work again. about the updated screen it is very good and very responsive and fast. About the 360 cameras they are very clear and Lexus changed the cameras for the 2023 model. It has got clearer cameras. It is sad that we don’t have rear ventilated seats. I hope Lexus fix that in the future. Quality: 9/10 Lexus ES350 Ultra Luxury has very fine leather and very high quality interior ( well known from Lexus ). But there are some plastics here and there. You can see it in the middle box and you can see it in the doors. I know it is not a S-class to mention that, but it think they could made it better than that. Also I have rattle noise from the Glove box in bad roads, and I have rattle up the dashboard in bad road. But in the good road you don’t hear any. All the other things in this car I am happy with. I hope you all got benefit from my review.
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- Base SedanMSRP: $42,99814 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $32,499In-stock online
- Base SedanMSRP: $36,998In-stock online
worth a look
If you want a smooth riding, seamless shifting serene car I recommend the UL version as its the quietest to all ES's. The sound absorbing wheels and laminated front side glass take credit for most of the sereneness. My only gripe is that ALL UL models come with the very heavy glass roof. I noticed lessened pickup right ways vs my 2019 with standard sunroof, so weight was the obvious reason. Plus the full glass roof makes wind noise that is easily detectable inside which spoils the quiet interior. If the UL were available without the glass roof the car would be perfect IMO.
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Nice luxury car
Love the handling and power that comes with the car as well as all the modern safety features such as blind side monitoring, collision avoidance and adaptive cruise control. My only dislike is when making a turn with the lower roof line and the headrests occasionally it is difficult to see oncoming traffic .
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Very good car
I have owned my 2023 ES 350 Luxury for about 2 months. It is smooth, quiet and respectably quick when called upon. Very good and unobtrusive climate control system. It is a pleasure to drive. Took a 350 mile highway trip, and i got an astounding 40 mpg! And this is from a V6! I am somewhat disappointed with the Mark Levinson sound system in my vehicle. Lossless music played through a USB stick is clear and accurate, but it tends toward the bright side with a clinical tonal quality. The ML sound system pales in comparison to the ELS 5.1 sound system that I had in a 2014 Acura TL. 3/2024. 9 months later, zero issues. I will reiterate that it is a pleasure to drive for both short and long trips. My only wish - a CD player.
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