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2021 Lexus ES 350 — anyone else: New model reveal: what matters beyond the headline specs?

RoadDetailer19Community StarterAug 31, 20262021 Lexus ES 350Las Vegas
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 locked behind packages. If I fix it I'll come back and update the thread.
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CruiseGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 1, 2026permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2021 Lexus ES — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. Then you'll know the next fork. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. Next check is the cheap one I can do in a driveway.
RoadDetailer19Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 1, 2026permalink
It did anyone else: new model reveal: what matters twice this week, both times after sitting. No change in mileage feel. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
SmoothTuner59Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 1, 2026permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2021 Lexus ES charge sessions. I'd do that before spending real money. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
PistonHauler96Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 2, 2026permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2021 Lexus ES — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2021 Lexus ES in Las Vegas. The universe charges extra for guessing. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
CruiseGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 2, 2026permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2021 Lexus ES — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. I'd do that before spending real money. The universe charges extra for guessing. I already checked the easy fluid levels.
PistonHauler96Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 2, 2026permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: Leave the alerts on the 2021 Lexus ES so service can see what you saw. I'd do that before spending real money. Parts cannon is a personality type I try to avoid. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
RoadDetailer19Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 3, 2026permalink
Checked the easy stuff on the 2021 Lexus ES and found one clue worth chasing before I book a shop. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
RoadDetailer19Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 3, 2026permalink
Cleared nothing. I want service to see the alert on the 2021 Lexus ES first. Not interested in a five-hour wait for a shrug.
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