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CD Article: 2006 lexus ES 330
« on: November 15, 2005, 12:45:01 am »
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2006 lexus ES 330
2006 Lexus ES 330The Camry-based Lexus ES 330 enters 2006 largerly unchanged.  With a new Camry expected for 2007, can a new ES be far behind?  Managing Editor Grant Yoxon considers the present and future for Lexus' entry level luxury sedan.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 lexus ES 330
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2005, 10:37:49 am »
A friend of mine owns one of these. Very nice, quiet and bland. Much like his personality  :rofl2:

I still haven't been able to get used to the front end... Maybe it's  not having the 'L' on the grille... or the headlights that swoop all the way back to the A pillars like on most toyotas these days. In any event, a redesign is in order I think.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 lexus ES 330
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2005, 11:36:55 am »
I've never liked this gen either. And they even had this puke-awful salmon colour the first year that they thought would be 'the big colour' which I had a good laugh at.

The interior was very luxurious in feel from day one. I did like that cocoon.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 lexus ES 330
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2005, 12:00:24 pm »
Its obvious ES will go upmarket due to Avalon.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 lexus ES 330
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2005, 12:03:06 pm »
No complaints about it being FWD?
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Re: CD Article: 2006 lexus ES 330
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2005, 12:27:04 pm »
Lexus already has the GS to combat the problem of FWD.

I just took another look at the interior. Beautiful.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 lexus ES 330
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2005, 12:30:54 pm »
 SORRY a BLAND-AID is not enuf..........the Avalon has it's Cheerios PISSED ON DAILY.....!!!! :skid:
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Re: CD Article: 2006 lexus ES 330
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2005, 01:42:44 pm »
I always thought the styling reminded me of a sturgeon or an anteater.   ???
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Re: CD Article: 2006 lexus ES 330
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2005, 02:39:31 pm »
Agreed that the exterior is nothing to write home about.  The interior is sumptuous though.  My dad's is black (ext.) with tan leather.  The TL he had before this was definitely more of a driver's car.  My mom was looking for more comfort and the seats hurt her back on long trips.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 lexus ES 330
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2005, 10:08:17 pm »
bland, soft, smooth, well built.  A Japanese buick, or older cadillac?  Specs make it look like a competitor to the TL but actually the cars are differently oriented. 
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Re: CD Article: 2006 lexus ES 330
« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2005, 11:23:01 pm »
Look at the fancy Camry!  ;D
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