A few years back the Lexus ES 300 and the Toyota Camry shared the same chassis… they were very similar in design. That is hardly the case today. There are no models in fact that are similar (other than Landcruiser) and saying that a Lexus is just a Toyota with the different emblem is false. I have owned Toyota’s in the past and now drive a Lexus GS 350. Night and day difference all the way around.

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Posted by KG6

Member since Aug 2009

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Posted on 3/7/18 at 7:18 am to Disgeaux Bob

I will give that the ES350 is comparable to the Avalon now and the LX is like a Land Cruiser. Other than that, the models don't really compare. There is no LS/IS/GS/GX/RX equivalent at Toyota. And as far as paying 30k more

. Similarly equipped Avalon is maybe 3k less than an ES. And the Land Cruiser is not a cheaper/non-luxury option starting in the 80's.

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Posted by goofball

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Posted on 3/7/18 at 7:45 am to Disgeaux Bob

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A few years back the Lexus ES 300 and the Toyota Camry shared the same chassis… they were very similar in design. That is hardly the case today.

Now the ES shares a chassis with the Avalon.

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Posted by ladyluckUGA

Member since Feb 2014

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Posted on 3/7/18 at 9:41 am to Disgeaux Bob

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shared the same chassis

and same engine, payload, interior/exterior measurements, etc because it's the same manufacturer.

there ain't no one who test drove a GS 350 and then a Toyota Avalon could tell a difference. But if it makes you feel better about yourself driving the Lexus, the Toyota Motor Corp. appreciates your purchase.

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