Rust, Body, Paint & GlassOwner reportCommunity Starter 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 26,000 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without creat…
RustBeltHunterCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Cleveland0 replies0 helpful A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling, repairability and what features are locke…
RoadDetailer19Community StarterAug 31, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Las Vegas8 replies0 helpful 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 35,500 miles. I am buying a used luxury car just outside factory warranty. Dealer is offering a service contract that is not cheap. What exclusions, labor caps, deductibles a…
BatteryRoadie551Community StarterAug 31, 20262021 Lexus ES 350San Diego2 replies0 helpful A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. What is the best remote-buy checklist before sending money? I am in Tampa.
TowShopperCommunity StarterAug 28, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Tampa12 replies0 helpful Car CultureOwner reportCommunity Starter 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 22,500 miles. After a few long trips I care more about seat shape, wind noise, HVAC behavior, storage and driver-assist smoothness than horsepower. What traits make a car gre…
ManualDad711Community StarterAug 26, 20262021 Lexus ES 350San Antonio4 replies0 helpful 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 79,500 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
DealHauler287Community StarterMar 15, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Brooklyn0 replies0 helpful Warranty, TSBs & Dealer ServicePurchase deal checkCommunity Starter I am financing most of the purchase and depreciation could be steep early on. How do you decide whether GAP is worthwhile versus a larger down payment or buying coverage elsewhere?
ShopMiles248Community StarterAug 20, 20262021 Lexus ES 350NYC21 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOQuestionCommunity Starter Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? I'm in C…
OldSchoolNomadCommunity StarterMar 24, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Central Florida0 replies0 helpful 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 32,500 miles. I am financing most of the purchase and depreciation could be steep early on. How do you decide whether GAP is worthwhile versus a larger down payment or buying…
DieselGalCommunity StarterMar 3, 20262021 Lexus ES 350NYC0 replies0 helpful Steering & SuspensionNewsCommunity Starter There is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. End links look intact. Any good way to isolate strut mount vs sway-bar link vs cont…
TruckTuner38Community StarterAug 5, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Los Angeles3 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same car again. If I figure it out I will upd…
HybridDetailer348Community StarterJul 21, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Nashville20 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesQuestionCommunity Starter One dealer documentation fee is much higher than others nearby. Is it better to stop arguing about the label and just negotiate the overall out-the-door number?
TruckDIYer599Community StarterJul 18, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Texas5 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter After a year, the things I care about aren't horsepower or 0–60 anymore. Seat comfort, camera behavior, storage, rattles, HVAC logic and service experience matter way more. Curious what surprised oth…
EuroGarage71Community StarterJul 14, 20262021 Lexus ES 350NYC / Long Island28 replies0 helpful Private-Party Buying & SellingBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 61,500 miles. I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the safest way to handle payoff, lien rele…
NoMarkupDaily893Community StarterMay 25, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Austin0 replies0 helpful Steering & SuspensionDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 107,500 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pu…
NewCarNomadCommunity StarterJul 4, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Nashville17 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 69,000 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same c…
TowDaily897Community StarterJul 3, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Austin21 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPODiscussionCommunity Starter 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 78,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, co…
CamberOwnerCommunity StarterJun 28, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Northern Virginia9 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemQuestionCommunity Starter Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should be checked in the resistor/controller circuit?
TorqueGeekCommunity StarterJun 16, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Orlando5 replies0 helpful Steering & SuspensionDiscussionCommunity Starter Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installation issues could mimic worn dampers? I am…
EVBuilder533Community StarterJun 8, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Bay Area3 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemQuestionCommunity Starter This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 60,500 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is mo…
TrailCamper931Community StarterJun 8, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Dallas2 replies0 helpful