Used 2015 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid | W3694A

I am truly enjoying the luxury and practicality of my Lexus Hybrid, without any of the guilt! And even more important I feel safe in it. Yesterday we had torrential rain in New York City and the flooding caused critical situations in all five boroughs. For the first time I truly felt that I was in a vehicle that would get me home safely. The windshield wipers responded to the intensity or lack of rain without me having to adjust them manually and I was comfortable with the clarity of the windshield. I had not yet really appreciated the blind-spot assistance, but in the heavy rain it was very reassuring as I had to change lanes and maneuver around the flooding and stalled vehicles (not one Lexus). There are many features that I can only describe as intuitive. It is almost as if it has a brain! Obviously the brain is the Lexus computer system that provides an amazing amount of information and support. The features that I have used and find extremely helpful are: voice command, WiFi, USB ports, navigation, 40 miles to a gallon-city, back-up assist, automatic seat and steering wheel settings, garage door remote built in, satellite radio, and the fact that with a smart key I do not have to fish for my key to open the door or start the car. For myriad reasons I feel much safer in this car than any car I have owned or driven. I use the voice command and contact syncing option every time I am in the car, it allows me to drive with both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road which supports my need to feel like a safe driver. I have only had the car for a little over a month and I am still getting use to how it rides and responds, the brakes, the size (it is much bigger than my previous car, but smaller that my 1981 Cadillac Coupe). I am having trouble getting used to the navigation screen, but that simply requires practice. There are a lot of videos that will help and I plan to take advantage of the technical assistance available at the dealership as well. Last but not least is the 24 hour navigation, road side and emergency assistance; what more can you ask for, again- I really feel safe in this car! When you are looking for a car, I recommend you give Lexus a try. You may believe it is simply a fancy Toyota, but in this case that is a very good thing!