Owner's Review: 2016 Lexus ES 350 3.5L V6 Pros/Cons - USED Review

The ES nameplate has been one of the more reliable vehicles out there especially for the used marketplace. It makes a great used vehicle to purchase in most cases after thorough venting by a mechanic.
The ES350 featured is a 2016 ES 350. The model year featured was produced: 2013 to 2018.
In this review of the 2016 Lexus ES 350, I'll show you'll the vehicle with a full walk around, engine, trunk, and 4 doors plus give my opinion on the pros and cons. I'll point out the special features offered on the vehicle.
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[@n71itrer]

I'm 35 and I own one in this color well equipped. I love the luxury of mine. I've owned rear wheel drive sport luxury cars in the past, and purchased this car because I needed something larger, especially rear seat space because I'm tall and got tired of adjusting my seat with rear passengers. This car is affordable, reliable, smooth and luxurious. I bought a Lexus because my wife had one before me and I was so impressed with their product and their high level of customer service. You need a loaner for service or repairs-no problem. You can't beat Lexus no day.

[@netman88]

My wife loved this car but we had sold it since we replaced it with a RX given our minivan was getting there in the mileage. Yes, very smooth, reliable, luxurious and great on power.

[@vapeking466]

Funtact when reading about this car since I just got a 2018 I read its got self healing clearcoat! I think that is awesome! I believe all trims 2016 and up. 💯

[@netman88]

Thanks for sharing. This sedan had awesome power and a smooth ride. Wife loved it.

[@grantlarson3387]

waiting for the lexus es 2022 so I can buy the 2019.

[@verynick]

Me too! I’m looking at 300H 2019

[@alanhumphrey4198]

I have a 2017 and want a CPO 2022 in a few years...mine is atomic silver with tan interior.

[@mikehoward8201]

Am looking to buy one in the next couple of months. Took two on test rides today, and do prefer the 206 to the 2014. Thanks for this review and I subbed!

[@mikehoward8201]

2016….darned auto correction!

[@bradh6185]

Have you driven a 2019? The journalists say it was a big improvement. I haven't heard anyone else comment on it.

[@vapeking466]

I have a 2018 es350 but I'm not sure what all the difference is between it an 2019. I know it's known as a New series. Mine being a 6 series this one too. The 2019 started the 7 series.

[@platewrecked72]

2013-2015 Assembled in Japan and are superior fit and finish compared to the Kentucky assembled in 2016. Not to mention the 2014 is quicker 0-60 as well and doesn't have the monstrosity spindle grill.

[@thejunkyardmechanicwilliam7848]

Got a 2016 Black on peanut butter Premium package video coming soon

[@bradh6185]

How much better is the 2019 model? I'm in the used market. The 2019 is about $10,000 more. Is it worth it? Is a GS better?

[@netman88]

First test drive all. The Es are fwd cars and gs are rwd/awd. The size of the gs is around the Camry. Es size is around Avalon. Es is a softer ride compared to a firmer ride if a gs esp f sport models. Gs is more luxurious than es unless you get the ultra luxury package. Personally if you go es, 2019 will have a better infotainment with better maps.

[@sparemethedramatics1629]

Would you say the listed mpg is pretty accurate ?

[@netman88]

The mpg isn't really that close in our case but we mostly do city driving.

[@mashhurolimjonov8138]

Mine gets 18 on a good day!

[@nmga5311]

@@mashhurolimjonov8138 18mpg?? its listed at 26 lol

[@johnde2754]

Was this '16 model still being manufactured in JAPAN as the first year 2013 was ?!? Or did Toyota move assembly over to their U.S. facility ? BTW - does the '16 version still use a timing CHAIN or did they switch to a rubber belt ?!? 🚘🔍. 🇯🇵 or 🇺🇸. Many Thanks Yo !

[@netman88]

2016 were made in Georgetown, Kentucky and timing chain not belts. Not sure if some model were made in Japan.

[@fmnunes2803]

My 16 was made in Japan.

[@MSG685]

They were made in Japan until 2015. After that they moved to Kentucky but the Hybrid ES models are still made in Japan.

[@MSG685]

@@fmnunes2803 Hybrid?

[@fmnunes2803]

@@MSG685 Not hybrid.

[@damiangrouse4564]

What are prices on these 2016 or 2017 like?

[@netman88]

Depends on your zip code. carfax.com look under used vehicles to gauge what your zip code like.

[@damiangrouse4564]

@@netman88 Thanks!

[@foreigndesigns6016]

22-23k

[@hightidelowtide6380]

Fwd only?

[@netman88]

Yes for that model year

[@hightidelowtide6380]

@netman88 I wonder why Lexus decided to go with Fwd only? I'm looking at a is250 with Rwd.

[@smithraymond09029]

it seems like every review I see of these newer cars includes a very dusty interior. Is it a materials used problem or are today's car owners too lazy to properly clean their cars? ?????

[@netman88]

It's probably a vehicle that sat on lot for a long time so it didn't get cleaned. The vehicles only gets detailed after it's sold.

[@ivorysteele]

I always think the same. Maybe they do the reviews when the cars first comes in..

[@alanhumphrey4198]

I keep the inside of my ES spotlessly clean...I have parchment with brown wood.

[@alexf5346]

Fake leather?

[@netman88]

Unless you get the luxury package, it's invitation leather. Marketing term is Nuluxe Leather.

[@mikehoward8201]

If it wears better than the real stuff, and feels buttery like leather, who cares? Real leather is high maintenance.

[@aussie8114]

Fake leather from fake cows 🐂