Toyota Camry: Lexus ES330 vs Camry XLE

> The major differences between a Lexus and a Camry are as follows: 

I don't think this is correct. The Camry V6's are VVTi and 5-speed autos.
I don't think there is any significant difference in the running gear - it's
all styling, interior and trim.

- Mark

Having driven both, I would opine that the ES330 is quieter and
smoother than the Camry.

Both are excellent and reliable cars. I would say that if price and
regular maintance cost is the primary factor, go for the Camry. If
comfort and quiet is important, give the nod to the ES330.

You really can't go wrong with either car.

I currently drive an '03 LS430.

Helmar Herman

On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 19:03:53 -0500, "Car Guy" <com>
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I just happened to do a double take in the parking lot at a local
supermarket tonight-- an all white Lexus ES 330 sure looked like one fine
car. Moon roof and tints made it look even sharper-- made my 99 Camry XLE
look like a poor cousin.
It would be hard I guess to justify about ten grand more just to look cool.
But if ya got flaunt it!!

The Artful Codger




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you do not need to use hi test fuel in the camry like you do with the lexus.

If you get a V6 you should use premium fuel, just like in the lexus.


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Been running my XLE on regular grade fuel for over two years now and I can
not recall reading in the manual that it called for premium. Must double
check. However regular grade here in
Canada is of a higher octane than the lowest grade in the US
I have found.

Does anyone know of the benefits of using premium gasoline other than I do
recall on an earlier non GM prodeuct I had it did reduce engine knock so I
would fuel with the good stuff every third or fourth tank.

On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 20:41:31 GMT, "Artfulcodger" <com>
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Our 'regular' grade octane here in New Zealand is 91 RON, while our
'premium' is 96 RON. You can also get 98 RON at selected petrol
stations throughout the country.


--
Phillip Weston
Taumarunui, New Zealand

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I have an ES300 that runs OK on cheap gas but it looses some power. Never
detonates... guess computer backs off a little when it senses regular gas.

Also have a Camry 4 cyl that runs fine on regular, but no better on premium..
guess this one isn't as smart as the lexus; it don't adjust to gas quality.

It's little stuff like that setting the lex apart from the camry. Better
execution of a superior camry plan. A little quieter, a little faster, plusher,
more elegant. And the ES300 always looked better than the same year Camry.

Lexus does cost more to maintain and fix. Camry just as reliable, maybe a
little more so since the whistles and bells are fewer and simplier on the
camry. Love 'em both!