A 2008 Lexus ES 350 is up for grabs in the used car market for VND 430 million, with an odometer reading of approximately 140,000 km after 17 years since its release. When it was first purchased brand new, this imported Lexus ES 2008 was brought into Vietnam through private dealers, with an estimated price of several billion VND. Thus, this car model was known as a line for Vietnamese big spenders.
The Lexus ES can be likened to a more luxurious and upscale version of the Toyota Camry, as they share the same platform but differ in interior materials and design. The car for sale has a deep red exterior paint job, looking shiny and sleek even after almost two decades. However, the headlights seem to have slightly yellowed over time, which is inevitable. The 17-inch rims that come with the car are painted in a darker shade.
The interior is quite a surprise. The sales photo shows that the leather seats have maintained their brightness, free from stains or wrinkles. The leather-wrapped steering wheel looks fresh, with no signs of wear, shine, or sweat marks. The wood trim panels also do not reveal any scratches.
It is unclear whether the previous owner of this 2008 Lexus ES 350 took extremely good care of the car during its use or if the vehicle has undergone a refurbishment process before being put up for sale.
Some notable features inside the cabin include heated and cooled front seats with multi-directional power adjustments, a central touchscreen display (although lacking Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity for its time in 2008), dual-zone climate control, a sunroof, rear seat vents, and more. Options for a 14-speaker Mark Levinson sound system and adaptive cruise control were also available for the Lexus ES 350 2008, but they are not equipped in this particular car for sale.
Powered by a 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated gasoline engine, the Lexus ES 350 2008 model produces a maximum output of 272 horsepower and 344 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Despite being a relatively old model, the Lexus ES 350 2008 was equipped with eight standard airbags, and this number could be increased to ten upon the customer’s request for an additional fee. It is unclear how many airbags are in the car that is up for sale.
Photos: To Hong Van
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