Yo NT, Anybody ever chuckle at Lexus ES owners?
- 3,538
- 10
- Joined
- Sep 11, 2008
thats what im saying, unless youre driving something really obnoxious who the hell cares...
- 3,538
- 10
- Joined
- Sep 11, 2008
many NTers dont even own the cars they boast about when they make those Car A>Car B threads (no shots at KayCurrency), and most NTers drive ordinary @#$cars from what I've seen in the post your car threads (no hate, i drive an 03 accord lol). as a 20 year old id be grateful as hell to be riding in an ES
lrrr
Banned
- 3,037
- 12
- Joined
- Nov 22, 2008
i've never laughed at what they drive...i laugh at the reason they buy it..they pay the extra $8k to $10k just to say they have a Lexus..A car is a majorpurchase decision...i would say a MAJORITY of ES owners have researched the car that they just plunged $14,000+ into/financed and most know its a Camry...itjust seems as if people are paying that extra $8k to $10k just to have that shiny L on their cars
- 74,739
- 62,499
- Joined
- Dec 13, 2004
Originally Posted by Lrrr
i've never laughed at what they drive...i laugh at the reason they buy it..they pay the extra $8k to $10k just to say they have a Lexus..A car is a major purchase decision...i would say a MAJORITY of ES owners have researched the car that they just plunged $14,000+ into/financed and most know its a Camry...it just seems as if people are paying that extra $8k to $10k just to have that shiny L on their cars
I'd have to disagree. Platform and engine aside, the ES is a completely different car. The leather is much nicer, interior is way better and the ES has alot more options and truly is a luxury car. My mom drives a Camry and my friend drives an ES and theY are very different. Hell I drive an IS and that isLexus' entry level vehicle and I wouldn't trade that in for a Camry in my life.
I am saying this in general so no one gets butt hurt but if you haven't been inside and driven a Camry and ES, then there really isn't a valid argumentthere.
I mean do people laugh at people with a TSX? That is exactly just an Accord in Europe. Even the same body and engine, it is literally a debadged Accord.
- 11,315
- 57
- Joined
- Dec 29, 2004
this is the truth.. word to the Audi threads.
- 1,305
- 11
- Joined
- Jun 3, 2007
How'd I know it was Kampout?
al audi
Banned
- 29,810
- 4,562
- Joined
- Jun 18, 2009
"cant take an L so a Lexus what i cant be in"-loso
my mom drives an IS an i never been laughed at if i had to put air in her tires or run errands in it etc.
my mom drives an IS an i never been laughed at if i had to put air in her tires or run errands in it etc.
- 828
- 10
- Joined
- Jun 5, 2006
I am not really to concerned with what other people drive or do so long as it doesn't affect me.
- 39,330
- 19,775
- Joined
- Dec 3, 2009
what you pushing OP?...
- 6,413
- 2,901
- Joined
- Sep 29, 2004
TO THE PEOPLE LAUGHING....
WHAT ARE YOU DRIVING??? WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO LAUGH AT SOMEONE ELSE'S CAR??
WHAT ARE YOU DRIVING??? WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO LAUGH AT SOMEONE ELSE'S CAR??
- 1,305
- 11
- Joined
- Jun 3, 2007
I think he said a 99 Altima and an E39 540. He's talking like he's pushing a 2010 S600....
- 2,124
- 456
- Joined
- May 28, 2003
if i take your argument and say i'm gonna laugh at you for buying a 540i which is an overpriced 525i does that make sense? that's basically whatyou're saying right now, ridiculous.
- 583
- 10
- Joined
- Nov 11, 2007
He lives at home with his mom and drives a 2010 Maserati GT old Nissan Altima and an old BMW.
chris boshs neck
Banned
- 2,653
- 26
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2007
not really they have the same cars in japan they just have a Toyota badge. People over their are not brand $@!$*% like americans
- 450
- 10
- Joined
- Aug 9, 2009
Laughing at people in Lexus' now? What part of the game is this
- 10,490
- 229
- Joined
- May 2, 2001
- 6,506
- 6,222
- Joined
- May 15, 2008
- 1,326
- 11
- Joined
- Jul 8, 2003
- 1,175
- 10
- Joined
- May 17, 2006
Correct. I'd rather spend my money on one of the higher-end models than throw down just enough to say I have a "Lexus","BMW", etc. I find that the higher-end models are of better quality and performance, and the designs are better. Some may not agree. These brandshave vehicles positioned at specific price points. It is no secret that cars like the C-Class and 3-series are put within reaching distance for those who wanta part of the brand but don't have the resources to step up to, say, the E-Class or 5-series, etc. Of course, there are those who buy the entries becausethey actually like them, which is totally fine and understandable.Originally Posted by trethousandgt
Ummm you would rather position yourself to get a higher bmw or Lexus than just getting into the brand? Well your next step is the GS at another 11grand without any options which is usually another 15 grand. And if you really want to step your game up you can go another 30k up and get an LS, keep in mind these are just the base prices and the entry level 3 can set u back up to 45k for the 335 motoradd in your mortgage, rent, phone bill, cable bills, heat electric, food, the insurance to pay for that car............ but wait thats right I'm in Niketalk world where everyone is making 150k+ there's no recession, and dudes pushing 1999 nissan altima's and throwback bmw's (that probably isn't even running or insured)
With brands like M-B, BMW and Lexus, the consumer is buying a certain level of status with the car of their choice whether they think so or not. Now,certainly, what that 'status' is and what it means can be interpreted differently across the spectrum. However, the fact remains, like any productline, that the lowest/lower priced offerings simply don't garner the respect one might hope they would, especially when you've got vehicles like the ESand Camry being designed side by side. Luxury car buyers know full well what they're buying and why. Ridiculous or not, this is an image that resultsfrom the luxury brand segment's specifically-tiered lineups.
- 10,490
- 229
- Joined
- May 2, 2001
al audi
Banned
- 29,810
- 4,562
- Joined
- Jun 18, 2009
good chart dirty
i mean im a toyota/lex fan but yea ES has always been a luxury camry
the older models look TOOO much the same also.
i mean im a toyota/lex fan but yea ES has always been a luxury camry
the older models look TOOO much the same also.
- 7,932
- 6,361
- Joined
- Jan 19, 2005
Identical, but I wouldn't spend $6K just to have an "L" on the grill.
- 6,797
- 10
- Joined
- Aug 3, 2009
540 = V8
525= V6
- 10,490
- 229
- Joined
- May 2, 2001
diff body lines.
diff interior
diff quality in materials.
I don't own an ES...but I can see why someone would plunk 6K extra if they had the money to do so.
