Front disk brakes lasted to about 33,000 miles as expected.
The car handles extremely well with stock tires that were absolutely excellent. Overall the car is a little underpowered, but most of the time it isn't an issue. It still has enough pep to pass and get up and going very well on the highway.
Car is really fun to drive, handles corners like you wouldn't believe.
The interior is surprisingly roomy, at 6'4" I have absolutely no space issues.
It's a wonderful car, and it gives me a wonderful feeling knowing I don't have to worry about something breaking every few weeks.
Highly recommended.
I completely agree about the cornering. I also have an ES and it always puts a smile on my face when I turn. It's so precise and for a car for that price-range, you can't get any better.
I have been very satisfied with this ES. The sport shift is pretty fun to use and the interior flows with the whole car. For bigger people the car may seem a little small, but it has enough to get by.
The ride is alittle rough, but for the value I cannot complain. I have a family of four and we took a 9hr trip with no complaints...
The only nerve-racking thing to me is the road noise on the highway. With a change of tires @ 35,000 (the only work done besides oil changes) it only helps a little, but the trackionin wet weather is so much better.
(tires:Kumho Estca 711 great tire..)
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