Thanks to employee pricing and manufacturer incentives, Mrs. CLtotheTL32 (yes she has an account ) and I scored an awesome deal on a 2017 ES 350. We weren't exactly in the market for a new car, but it's quite the step up from her 2011 Elantra. Here's a brief overview of how this vehicle is equipped:

2017 ES 350 - Picked up with 17 miles
Nebula Gray Pearl/Black
Luxury Package (Heated and Ventilated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Power Rear Sunshade)
Navigation System
Safety System Plus (Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Radar-Guided Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High-Beams)
Blind Spot Monitor
Intuitive Park Assist with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Power Open/Close Trunk
Bi-LED Headlights
etc.

Only three options are missing: Mark Levinson Audio, Panoramic Moonroof, and 18-Inch Wheels, all of which that comprise the Ultra Luxury Package. This vehicle has the lowly, scum-class, Luxury Package

Honestly, the ES has never been on my radar. It's a lot of car for the money, but not exactly what I pictured myself driving out of the Lexus lineup. However, this thing rides so damn well that I'm not too concerned with the letters on the back. Plus it's my wife's primary vehicle, not mine Also for the first time, we leased. 36 Months, 15k miles per year, $0 Down. We'll be selling the Elantra privately to fund granite countertops in our house













You'll probably notice that the vehicle isn't very clean. That's because I cleaned the S2000 today instead of the ES

 

#clublexus

 

Gorgeous car.

My own curiosity: specific reasons for choosing ES 350 vs a loaded Avalon? AFAIK both are the same platform, and supposedly Avalon has a bit more interior and cargo room (marginal). Though obviously I assume some other things may be nicer in the Lexus (road noise, interior quality, certain features/options not available on the Avalon).

 

 

I've never been in a 17 ES. Lexus did a good job with the interior. I like the lines and segmentation of the dashboard. May your skin wrinkle like your driver side seat hip bolters. Congrats!

 

"And Just Like That...I've Become a Senior Citizen"

Well, at least you get to enjoy your senior years while you're still young!

Nice car, by the way. It should be very good to you, and yours.

 

Jesus...that is luxury.
M's head must be exploding at this upgrade.

 

THAT IS A ES!?!! Like holy cow! This has come SOOOOOO far from previous ES's. I'm actually legitimately shocked. Wow! What engine is this, is it the new 3.5 with 300+hp? I absolutely love the LS inspired tail lights. Really am quite surprised right now, when did this thing become so nice?

 

Love it. Lexus is what Cadillac wishes it was.

 

Lmao (while I agree), you have to be careful with that around here

 

Lexus is a lot more refined than Cadillac...
but if you're gonna get a Cadillac you'll get one with a blown LS motor though, amirite?

 

Congratulations Tyler, that thing is beautiful! I love almost every car in their lineup. I bet that thing has an amazing ride quality. You cannot beat Lexus quality.

We were test driving a IS-300 F-Sport the other week for my girlfriend .

 

 

They're a solid car for just daily driving. I know our employees have been offered a similar discount that makes them really cheap to get into as well. Congrats.

 

for what Tyler is paying, I'd have 2 of them. One for MWF and the other for TH. I'd still drive the CTS-V T and the weekend.

 

Nice, I just rode in a friend's ES and was amazed, very nice!

 

If the ES350 is still as reliable as it was back in the day, you will likely never have to do anything on that car besides oil changes and air filters and tires. The ES350 may not be a sports car, but it is reliable and maintenance free as fuck. Its what the TLX wishes it could be.

 

A few years ago.

 

CTS-V people understand. That's a different thing. I can't imagine anyone here with an XTS or even an ATS

 

New Lexus and granite countertops That's when you know you made it.

Congrats on the new car!

 

Congrats on the pickup Tyler. I bet they have some awesome employee pricing

 

 

Tim beat me to it.



Congrats, anyway! Happy wife, happy life.

 

Congrats again Ty!

 

I had to google search it because I thought this was the 2017/2018 model. Turns out it's been like this for at least 2 years now. How didn't I see one before?

Yeah true, but I mean I happen to really like the ATS-V and the XTS (surprisingly). I've never owned a caddy product, I don't know if I would. That new XT5 is UGLY AF.

 

Tyler's is the facelifted model for this gen. as well. The next gen. is already in development and suppose to look similar to the upcoming LS, as well as have its own F-Sport variant.

 

Congrats to you and the wife on the Lexus. The ES is a great car that gets a bad rep for the market it caters to, but I have seen more and more younger people driving them over the last 2+ years.. A couple of years ago Lexus did a Crafted Line series ES which was basically cosmetic pkg which I thought gave it a more sporty look..

2015 Lexus ES 350 Crafted Line West Chester PA 19279365

BTW - I literally laughed out loud reading your "This vehicle has the lowly, scum-class, Luxury Package " comment... Too funny....

Enjoy the ES..

 

I know the ES gets a bad rep sometimes but I think it a great car! You really do get a lot of car for the money.

 

bruh, pick me up so we can hotbox it

 

The ES is a great car, I used to have a 2000 ES300 in the stable years ago. Ran her until 280K, and sold it for $6K. Currently have a 07 GS350 RWD as my DD, and it's still great. You won't regret the new Lexus at all. Enjoy!

 

Congrats on the new Lexus We have owned two ES models (2004 and 2007) and they were both great vehicles.

 

I've always liked the ES. It just gets the job done and looks pretty good doing it.

Throw some new wheels on that bad boy and you'll be all set

 

I like the ES too. It looks so close to the gs and is a good bargain.

 

Thanks for chauffeuring us around on Saturday You guys def picked the best color and that ride is too damn smooth! Love it! M is going to be spoiled with all those features bruh, she'll never accept a downgrade after this

 

alexSU is an asshole.

 

I didn't like the older ES' because they looked too much like the Camry but the newer ones are TITS Definitely much more GS feeling/look to it and megusta

 

 

there he is!
hope you're well, man!

 

New house, new car who dis?

Haha doing very well my man! I see you've been busy too. Come up again and Tyler can drive us around in his new whip! He knows this fancy restaurant where you cook your own food and they charge you up the ass for it

 

Sweet! I think you can get prime parking when you go to get your 2 for 1 Luann when you roll up with that.