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Lexus LS 460/LS 460L: First Drives

94 messages,  Last post on Dec 18, 2006 at 4:51 PM

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#85 of 94 Re: Test Drive of LS 460 [rennybosch] by gumps

Nov 11, 2006 (9:34 pm)

Replying to: rennybosch (Nov 11, 2006 3:57 pm)
I call them 1 touch but basically you do not fully actuate the turn signal. You just give it a slight pull and it blinks for three seconds. Used to change lanes. The LS does not have this but BMW and even GM do. For constant blinking just fully actuate the lever.

#86 of 94 First Drive by atlas7

Nov 12, 2006 (10:15 am)

Drove the LS460 SWB the other day, 20 minute drive. I am 6'2", very comfortable driving position. Don't have any comparisons regarding footwell as I currently drive an SUV. Car very fast, very quiet, and nice looking. Not wild about the rims, but they showed me optional 7 spoke alloys on the website that looked very nice. Also, sat in the back seat with the drivers seat positioned with my settings. Rear seat leg room is adequate. Given that I will usually be the only person in the car, no need for the LWB.
 
Drove a 750iL, very nice ride, little sportier than the LS and I liked the look of the larger tires. The i drive, geez, a real show stopper. Why would they put that in this car? Also, I much preferred the LS interior and the 750 IMO is starting to look dated. So the 750 is out of the running. Next test, Bemz 550, stay tuned

#87 of 94 Re: LS 460L Touring Package [lexus111] by hendjaz

Nov 12, 2006 (11:37 am)

Replying to: lexus111 (Nov 11, 2006 2:46 pm)
Lexus 111, the non-touring L may be the way for you to go if the luxury and rear seat upgrade packages will be a perceptible benefit to your work with clients. The Touring L comes with heated but not cooled rear seats and individual heat controls for each rear seat. There may be some question about how much your clients will actually use the individual seat controls and not sure if you will want them playing with the settings and the audio controls that will be at their disposal.
 
You would have the extra AC unit in the back and the side sunshades so maybe that will be of some benefit. The Touring L comes with AC outlets in the back and the rear window sunshade. It has a very good level of luxury built in to the rear seat area and tons of room but not quite all the bells and whistles that the lux/rear upgrade packages add.
 
With the Touring L there is an appearance benefit (imho) and handling benefit too but for your needs you may have made the right choice.

#88 of 94 Re: First Drive [atlas7] by nvbanker

Nov 12, 2006 (12:45 pm)

Replying to: atlas7 (Nov 12, 2006 10:15 am)
Next test, Bemz 550, stay tuned
 
Well, IMO, the S-500 was superior to the LS430, however, the price difference, and the reliability issues turned me off. The LS seemed to be the value of the 3 contenders. Let us know what you think of the 550. We'll be watching.

#89 of 94 Interesting numbers by atlas7

Nov 12, 2006 (3:59 pm)

In the Washington Post a few weeks ago, there was a section on Luxury cars...Lexus was #1 in brand loyalty ( repeat buyers ) #1 in reliability and #1 in percentage of service dollars spent on repairs at 28%, Mercedes was at an alarming 50% and BMW was at 52%. I can't ignore these numbers in my final decision.

#90 of 94 Re: LS 460L Touring Package [hendjaz] by lexus111

Nov 15, 2006 (6:46 pm)

Replying to: hendjaz (Nov 12, 2006 11:37 am)
Thanks for your thoughts. I didn't purchase the super lux package for the LWB 460 with the separate audio controls... I purchased the package that comes with the adjustable rear seats and the HEAT/COOL rear seats. I live in Las Vegas and the Hot weather is the concern for my clients in the back seat and I feel that the Cooled seats feature will help them out. No rear cooler box or air filter system or separate audio controls in the one that I ordered. I love the rims on the touring package car though and will probably try to find some like those to fit my car.

#91 of 94 Re: Interesting numbers [atlas7] by gumps

Nov 15, 2006 (7:58 pm)

Replying to: atlas7 (Nov 12, 2006 3:59 pm)
This is interesting since BMW pays for all maintenance during the first 50k or three years. They must be talking about after warranty repairs.

#92 of 94 Re: Interesting numbers [atlas7] by nvbanker

Nov 16, 2006 (8:31 pm)

Replying to: atlas7 (Nov 12, 2006 3:59 pm)
In the Washington Post a few weeks ago, there was a section on Luxury cars...Lexus was #1 in brand loyalty ( repeat buyers ) #1 in reliability and #1 in percentage of service dollars spent on repairs at 28%, Mercedes was at an alarming 50% and BMW was at 52%. I can't ignore these numbers in my final decision.
 
Exactly how I felt. And, since all three offer the same warranty, and BMW changes your oil too for the warranty period - that REALLY speaks to what it costs to keep one after warranty is up.

#93 of 94 Re: Interesting numbers [nvbanker] by rgsw

Nov 16, 2006 (8:47 pm)

Replying to: nvbanker (Nov 16, 2006 8:31 pm)
When I purchased my first LS430 about five or six years ago, I decided to use dealer service and oil changes (at least until the warranty expired). I feel that the dealer is entitled to a respectible profit and I feel better in knowing that he will be there when I need him, even if it costs a few dollars more to dealer service during warranty. I have only had a few warranty items replaced, e.g. 6 speed transmission and fuel pump (recall), heater/AC core, driver seat bottom (leather cracked), rugs (front & rear)due to a poor fit at the door jamb, all done on a timely basis and without hassle and loaner vehicle provided. This has occurred over a period of about 6 years in several different LS. Just my 2 cents worth and thots on the subject.

#94 of 94 We drove it... it's hot! by ocean1234

Dec 18, 2006 (4:51 pm)

The normal car is huge! The bigger version is really huge! The drive is very nice! It feels like a smaller sports sedan... the luxury and feel of the car is great! I was impressed!!!! The information center uses high rez graphic elements for mpg, tire pressure monitor and more... really nice! When you sit down you see lots of buttons... a little confusing at first!
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