Topic: CD Article: 2006 lexus ES 330

[Autos_Editor]

You may discuss our cover story of the day in this thread....
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The 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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[Bullet Blue]

A friend of mine owns one of these. Very nice, quiet and bland. Much like his personality 

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.

[sirAQUAMAN64]

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.

[a4_tom]

Its obvious ES will go upmarket due to Avalon.

[wing]

No complaints about it being FWD?

[Bullet Blue]

Lexus already has the GS to combat the problem of FWD.

I just took another look at the interior. Beautiful.

[safristi]

 SORRY a BLAND-AID is not enuf..........the Avalon has it's Cheerios PISSED ON DAILY.....!!!!

[Giant Dwarf]

I always thought the styling reminded me of a sturgeon or an anteater.   

[mark]

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.

[si]

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. 

[G0dspd]

Look at the fancy Camry!