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Best value for the money.
This was a gift to my wife. She has driven a Lexus since the ES300 in 1995. Then the 330 and a 2013 ES 350. We kept each car for ten years. This edition of the ES350 is a delight to drive. The ride is smooth and even and the technology is easy to understand even for us older folk. The trim is also beautiful and well designed. Couldn’t be more pleased. My wife still test drove a Mercedes Benz EClass and a BMW but preferred the Lexus. Great car at less price than the Benz.
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Best Luxury Sedan for the Price
If you compare the Lexus ES to other midsize luxury cars, it is hands down the best value for the money. Lots of people says it's only a fancy Camry, but that's a good thing because the hybrid and naturally aspirated engines in these cars will last forever, unlike turbos that take only premium gas. We went with the ES350 after comparing it to other midsize luxury cars (BMW, Mercedes, Acura) that were consistently low 50k to high 60k. With rebates we were well under 50k. In fact, we got our Lexus for about the same price as a Toyota Highlander XLE. It's quiet and produces an exceptionally comfortable ride. Not to mention, it is one of the safest sedans you can buy according to NHTSA and IIHS crash test scores.
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- 300h Hybrid SedanMSRP: $50,794119 mi away
- 350 SedanMSRP: $47,634119 mi away
- 350 SedanMSRP: $48,364157 mi away
Silver Foxx
The ES is a very very nice car with a smooth ride easy handling and all the accessories for a comfortable road trip or errands around town
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Solid everyday driver
I came from a 2022 Honda Civic Touring. The reason for the upgrade? Noise level, seat comfort, and engine power/transmission. All lacking in the Civic, all rectified by the ES 350. I would have probably gone for an Avalon if still being produced, but Toyota smartly eliminated it and kept the ES only. THANK YOU Toyota corporation for making a traditional V-6 sedan, at least for now. In terms of engine, the 3.5L V-6 is smooth, reasonably powerful, and OK fuel economy for 300hp. A turbo 4-cylinder may look better on paper in terms of power and slight fuel benefit, but honestly, the 3.5L V-6 engine from Toyota (and Honda has one, too) is soooo good, durable, smooth, with linear power production that it simply provides a better overall experience. Simple, front-wheel drive is OK for most driving. There is no limited-slip differential, and the wheel(s) spin too easily on wet pavement when pulling out from a stop. I would probably NOT use this vehicle in any snow, unless I swapped out the all-season touring tires for snow tires. I will probably use our MDX for those few snow days. How I wish the GS was still available. I love the tuning of the 8-speed transmission. Perfect for daily driving. In Sport mode, it holds a few extra RPM making for a slightly more responsive acceleration when giving it some gas. But I leave it in Normal mode for almost all of my driving. Just can't beat a traditional automatic with lockup torque converter. So long, CVT. Noise level is fantastic at this price-point. Road noise pretty much gone, wind noise very reasonable. Seat comfort - excellent. For me, these are the right balance of firm/plush, just enough bolstering (this isn't a mustang, so don't need too much). Great adjustability and lumbar support. No complaints. Plus automatic heating and cooling keep everything at a just-right temperature. REAL leather seating. Can't easily get that in a BMW or Benz without special order as most dealers carry the pleather-optioned packages. Other items - interior is very nice, understated, quality materials. No LED multi-color light show gimmicks or disco balls in this bad boy. The layout is intuitive with actual buttons for most common items. No annoying start/stop engine feature that needs to be deactivated every time I start the car. Small item storage and cup holders - not great, just acceptable. For the size of this vehicle I expected more. The Toyota team could have learned from the Honda engineers in this regard, as Honda seems to have interior ergonomics and storage space mastered. A couple good cup holders up front, and a couple more in the rear center pull down armrest. But none can hold the oversized water bottles that are popular these days. Nothing to speak of in the doors - those spaces are limited to truly small items like tissues, wallets, maybe a compact umbrella. Center console storage is OK to hold a few items, but nothing much. I opted for the luxury package so I got the 18 inch wheels, leather, and access to the Mark Levinson radio as an option. I love music and had high expectations for this sound system. Truth be told, it is very good, but not great. It took a lot of fiddling with the settings to finally get something I could live with for most music genres and listening volumes. In my opinion, it should be the base system in a $50K car, with a special system above it being offered. It really does not sound any better than the Bose system I had in my Civic, at a considerably lower price point. Volvo has the high-end audio market cornered with their BW systems it seems. The high belt line and short windows probably help keep things buttoned up and noise controlled. I would like better visibility overall. The smallish greenhouse and thick pillars cause me to need to really look twice before pulling out onto a busy street. Big extended sunroof is nice, but drops the headliner a bit and adds to the enclosed feeling. I wouldn't opt for it if I had a choice. Oh, and open the trunk and you will be pleased to find...a real spare tire. No fix-a-flat or run-flat tires here. Thank you, again, Toyota. What does this all add up to? The ES 350 is a very good car. No car is perfect, but I find the balance of positive features versus shortcoming to be to my liking. It has what most matters - excellent drivetrain, comfortable, and quiet. If you want a sports sedan, look elsewhere. This vehicle is for those who prefer value to prestige, dependability to thrills. High quality materials and high predicted reliability should result in years of easygoing and low cost driving. I drive back and forth 30 miles each way to work everyday. This vehicle is more than adequate, and I am getting ~23 mpg in mixed driving. I look forward to trying this car for a longer road trip with my wife up to Vermont or New Hampshire to see how efficient this car is when it has more room to cruise. I am expecting high 20's for gas mileage. Did I mention this car runs on 87 octane. Thank you, Toyota! In a world where SUVs and pickup trucks are the go-to choice these days, you can get a lot more sedan for the same or less money. Better driving dynamics, lower cost of ownership, and less environmental impact are just some of the reasons a sedan should be on your list. If you want an upscale sedan that won't break the bank, the Lexus ES should be on your list to check out.
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Great vehicle
I test drove a BMW 330, and Audi A4, Acura TLX, Camry XLE, and a 2.0 liter Accord. All but the Camry were more engaging to drive. Several had better acceleration. Why did I buy the ES350? It's a fast, quiet couch, and serves as a happy compromise in areas in which the other cars were lacking. Audi, BMW, and Honda had less than comfortable seats for long drives. Acura's interior was all over the place. The Camry was just too beige. The ES has a great layout, accelerates adequately, is quiet and reasonably comfortable for the price. Yeah, the base stereo is kind of lackluster, but it's not awful. Having driven multiple competitors, I'm quite happy so far.
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50-plus MPG in town for last four tankfuls
Bought new in January. 16,000-plus miles now. Regularly get 50 mpg in city, 45 mpg on long trips. Comfortable to drive, quiet, smooth riding. Reviews I've read say that it's bulletproof mechanically. I sure hope that's true because we plan to keep this one a long time. Usually trade at about 80,000 miles but we may keep this one longer. Would I recommend a Lexus ES 300 hybrid to a friend. ABSOLUTELY!
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Love my 2024 ES350
Love the V6 engine that adds zip when you need it. Quiet and smooth ride like on a cloud. The only negative is that Lexus put on High Peformance tires that last only 15000 miles.
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Classy cruiser
This is my 2nd ES ultra luxury hybrid. Fantastic mileage for a 2-ton luxurious sedan! MPG ranges 36-48mpg. Sparkling Iridium paint! Roomy interior and trunk without bulky exterior size. I own and trade frequently thanks to excellent low depreciation! Folding rear seats would be nice if need to expand on already large trunk. Info screen needs more user friendly screens and storage. Quiet interior though can hear slight Bridgestone tire whine. Go outside while 4-cylinder is idling you’ll think it’s a cheap eco car low on oil. Wish ES Ultra Luxury would have messaging front seats. Hybrid power is “just above adequate”. Lexus engineers should stick to self-charging gasoline-hybrids & increase HP and MPG.
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My second ES 350
I had a 2019 ES 350 Luxury (Matador Red Mica) that was recently totaled (insurance company's choice, not mine). Now, it's a 2025 ES 350 Ultra Luxury. Yes, it's a Matador Red Mica. Love this car! Plenty of power, great handling, extremely quiet and comfortable ride. I guess they used to call it "A Japanese Buick" for a reason... (although Georgetown, KY, to the best of my knowledge, is not a Japanese territory. No pun intended). On the other hand, the infotainment system, when compared to the 2019 model, is a total bust. Praise the Lord, the dreadful touch pad was finally replaced with a touch screen. However, the maps now are cloud-based, and they look like crap. So, no route tracing, no POIs, no exits/rest areas on the display... Android Auto offers some help, but it's a far cry from the navigation on the 2019 ES. Still, a great car!
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2024 F-SPORT - AMAZING!
I've owned three ES 350 and by far, the F-Sport model super seeds all of them. I use to own a BMW 530 model and it drives even better!!! The reason I went with the F-Sport Handling model is the suspension and the firm drive.
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Never have to buy another car
Quite literally the only car you’ll ever have to purchase. Drive the 2013 version 300k miles and only had to ch age the tires a few times and the oil changes. Never had an issue with it or any maintenance that needed to be done. Super comfortable and just amazing gas mileage. The screen in the car is not the best but I can live with it.
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ES350 Ultra Luxury lives up to its name!
Honestly it is too soon to tell, took delivery just yesterday, however, so far the ride quality and comfort have met my expectations 100%....the ease of driving and the heads up display are my two favorites so far. Top reasons for purchase were the Lexus brand reliability and the 3.5 V6.
Exceeded Expectations!
Our 2024 Lexus ES300h is truly a "PEARL" white. From having a keyless entry system to opening the rear lid with your foot and having an overhead view while backing up this vehicle is full of special features. It has a smooth, comfortable, quiet ride thanks to the noise cancelling wheels. The 300h has far exceeded our expectations. We look forward to many happy years of motoring.
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Love Lexus
We love our 2021 ES250. Bought Lexus Certified. Near perfect car. Quality, beauty, luxury, ride quality, very good handling, great gas mileage, and the all wheel drive is great in the winter snow. Ours is the base model but still has all the safety features. Atomic Silver paint is so beautiful. Certified program is the best.
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Mission Specific
We bought the V6-powered 2025 ES 350 to use as a reliable, fast, traveling machine as we enter retirement in the Rocky Mountain west. The smooth 2GR-FKS tied to an 8-speed automatic lopes along at a mere 1800 rpm at 80 mph. This old-fashioned sedan is stone quiet due in part to its low-coefficient of drag. The Luxury trim had all the features we wanted, along with the added, Mark Levinson sound. Steering is tight and the auto is like high-speed-rail going down the road. The infotainment system has obviously had a great deal of thought put into it because it is powerful, simple, and easy to learn. With one 500-mile trip under our belt from Denver to Cody, WY, the vehicle managed 34 mpg despite having 302 hp in the stable. The leather seats are on the firm side but comfortable and possibly a candidate for a thin aftermarket cushion. While I would prefer an AWD SUV for errands around town, grocery getting, or in snow, the ES 350 excels as a fair-weather A to B speedster out on the open stretches of I-80, where she gobbles-up mile after mile in silent comfort.
NuLux Cruiser
Recently took delivery of a 2025 Lexus ES300H and couldn’t be more impressed with this vehicle. The serenity this car provides is incredible and ours is not even the highest trimmed model. The comfortable (forget about it) seats, smooth drivetrain, great tech, plenty of leave in “auto settings” to make sure you and your passengers are comfortable. What an excellent highway cruiser. We wish the rear seats folded but with such a cavernous trunk it might be a moot point. And ladies and gentlemen, there is an honest to goodness spare tire in 2025! Thank you!
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Great Ride
Great car, packed full of up to date technology. Great luxury interior and great road handling
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Enjoyable Driving
My 2024 ES250 is four-cylinder compared to the six-cylinder ES350s. Pickup is as good as you'd expect from a Lexus and handling is very good. The ES250 got superior mileage when I drove it over 1,000 miles of Interstate driving this past September.. I recommend the ES350, but the ES250 is a good alternative.
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Best car around!
This is my third es! The car is awesome! I can’t say one thing I’m not happy about!9
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Noisy on highway
My ‘24 w/ only 5k miles, extremely noisy, coming from windows & tires. I have tinnitus & very sensitive to high pitched sounds. Very disappointing, nice comfy interior, electronics too involved.
GREAT
Wonderful vehicle and excellent dealership!!
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Subtle luxury
So far no complaints at 120 miles. Too early to judge reliability
Goodbye Merc and Hello Lexus!
This is what economy and luxury look like when combined.
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First Lexus owner
It’s very nice, but I expected a little more. Too much wind noise around the windows. The heated steering wheel is in adequate, does not warm enough where most people are holding the wheel. The car does excellent on gas mileage and looks somewhat sporty. Overall, I like the car.
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Lexus ES 350 - what great car!
The car is extremely nice and well equipped. It handles very well and it has great acceleration. Indeed a nice luxury automobile.
Lux Reliability and Splash
We drive 3 of the Es300h luxury models. My wife has worked hard and has earned an upgrade from the Camry she’s driven for 12 years. The Es300h luxury models was appointed well to the point of being too much tech to learn but the long-run will prove it a worthy upgrade. The visibility is a little less than the Camry but more than acceptable. The all around camera view is awesome. Heads up display is a neat bonus and the stereo system is top of top notch. The ride is butter smooth and quiiiiiiiet! Two main selling points were priority for my wife. Gas mileage and cup holders that fit her RTIC and in prime locations. Those were easy, and the rest was all exactly what she deserved. Luxury, comfort and style wrapped up in a reliable and beautiful package. Oh, and the heated and ventilated seats and heated steering wheel…wow, exacting comfort and appointments above the rest at this price point.
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expectations fulfilled
quiet, comfortable, luxury features as desired, with adequate performance and sportiness
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