Article Comments: 2007 Lexus LS 460 First Drive

12 messages, Last post on Jun 28, 2007 at 9:08 AM

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Article comments for First Drive: 2007 Lexus LS 460 - Today's cars are already so technologically advanced, the only thing left is to build one that drives for you. The all-new 2007 Lexus LS 460 comes awfully close to crossing that line. (more)

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#1 of 12 Article Comments: 2007 Lexus LS 460 First Drive by KarenS HOST Aug 16, 2006 (12:22 pm)
Read our first drive and then post your comments here. First Drive: 2007 Lexus LS 460
#2 of 12 Some questions. by idele Aug 16, 2006 (3:22 pm)
Are the tires run-flat or not? All-season? What are the tire ratings and sizes? Is there a measurement of the drag coefficient actually made with the car in a wind tunnel? It has been reported that Toyota uses the wind tunnel for testing the very high speed Japanese trains. It seems that LS is definitely a drive by wire car so its akin to piloting a jet fighter. I like that.
#3 of 12 Where's the "drive" part. by topspin628 Aug 16, 2006 (6:07 pm)
The main thing I was interested in was how it drove. How did it handle? Any change from the current LS? How does the drive compare to the S Class? Is it the same personality as the current LS? Oh yeah, did I mention that it would be nice to know how it drove?
#4 of 12 Misrepresented Title? by garyh1 Aug 16, 2006 (10:20 pm)
This isn't a review of a "First Drive"; at best, it's a "First Look", or more accurately, "First Report". I have to question whether the author ever drove the car at all. Looks like we are still awaiting the first report from a drive of the car.
#5 of 12 no risk no reward by kipper215 Aug 17, 2006 (10:16 am)
Once again lexo plays it safe. Bland styling, interior, and engine. it's like the putt needed to win the game and the ball stops inches before going into the hole. even the rim design is bland. They would look great on a camry. the metal looking trim on the dash needs to go. It makes the car look cheap. Even the parking gimick falls short. What a joke. I'm sure lexo will sell a lot of these cars, to bland followers and loyalist. Replies to this message: subarufan1 (Aug 17, 2006 10:59 am)
#6 of 12 Re: no risk no reward [kipper215] by subarufan1 Aug 17, 2006 (10:59 am)
Replying to: kipper215 (Aug 17, 2006 10:16 am) what risks did you want them to take? i think their demographic is fond of rather consertive styled cars and they didnt obviously want to sway from that. it still looks quite good in my opinion. at least they didnt do a chris bangle .
#8 of 12 First Impression and assessment by dlamcpa Aug 17, 2006 (9:51 pm)
After a detail look of the LS 460, there are looks of the BMW 7 series. Especially on the side view and the rear of the LS460. Knowing Lexus, it is going to be nice luxury car. But will it handle like a BMW? Like Jim Press of Toyota said. We want it all. Luxury, power, and great handling. A sport car in a expensive suit. Will the LS 460 be able to delivery? Replies to this message: nvbanker (Aug 20, 2006 9:13 pm)
#9 of 12 Re: First Impression and assessment [dlamcpa] by nvbanker Aug 20, 2006 (9:13 pm)
Replying to: dlamcpa (Aug 17, 2006 9:51 pm) Do you think Lexus' goal was to make their LS handle like a 7 series? I doubt it. In many ways, I think the LS is superior to a 7 Series - handling not being one of them, but ride and luxury appointments THAT WORK are.
#10 of 12 It looks good but by mattcea Aug 28, 2006 (1:40 pm)
I want to know whrn the AWD version will be available? Replies to this message: fromeurope (Jun 28, 2007 9:08 am)