Article Comments: 2007 Lexus LS 460 Full Test

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Article comments for Full Test: 2007 Lexus LS 460 - The flagship of the fleet should be fashioned from an uncommon and uncompromised blend of technology and opulence. It should sport elements that distinguish it from the lesser vessels of the line, instill in its occupants an aura of invincibility and convey to the driver a lofty level of dynamic excellence, tempered but not tamed by a lush layer of luxury. (more)

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#1 of 66 Article Comments: 2007 Lexus LS 460 Full Test by KarenS HOST Oct 19, 2006 (10:57 am)
Take a look at our 2007 LS 460 full test and post your comments here. Full Test: 2007 Lexus LS 460 Replies to this message: sidgriggs (Oct 19, 2006 11:21 am)
#2 of 66 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Lexus LS 460 Full Test [KarenS] by sidgriggs Oct 19, 2006 (11:21 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Oct 19, 2006 10:57 am) I agree; the rear is too BMW, the look does not set it apart, as I had hoped. I'll be driving it Sunday, so maybe my evaluation will change--Right now it looks like a large Camry to me.
#3 of 66 Given That Edmunds Found.... by hpowders Oct 19, 2006 (1:39 pm)
the new LS has floaty suspension and grabby brakes, the LS all of a sudden doesn't seem to be much of a bargain at $60k-$75k. People who pay that kind of cash should demand a decent suspension and flawless brakes. Also, Edmunds, like Car and Driver could not replicate the 0-60mph time of 5.4 seconds claimed by Lexus. The best that Edmunds could do with the LS 460 was 5.8 seconds. So many reviews have come out about the LS 430 and now the LS 460 that ends with the same conclusion Edmunds came to in its recent review: This is a vehicle that the reviewers couldn't love. There are obviously better choices out there in the HELM realm. Replies to this message: yamahar6 (Oct 19, 2006 6:49 pm) xerok00l (Oct 20, 2006 2:56 pm) drjames (Oct 20, 2006 10:19 pm) rennybosch (Oct 21, 2006 2:42 pm) maxhonda99 (Oct 21, 2006 12:00 pm) hpowders (Oct 21, 2006 12:29 pm) jd14 (Oct 21, 2006 2:47 pm) and 8 more...
#4 of 66 Overall... by excelsior88 Oct 19, 2006 (6:48 pm)
Have you read the LS 430 reviews? Edmunds, C&D, et al all loved the LS 430. As for the LS 460, Edmunds found the vehicle to be best-in-class for comfort. It's stereo system is considered among the best in the world--perhaps the very best. Yes, in the SWB model without the air suspension, they found its driving dynamics somewhat wanting. And styling is subjective--I myself find the car absolutely stunning. But we'll have to see how the 0-60 drivetimes shake out, as Edmunds has its own trend of testing, and other reviewers do so differently. For the Lexus buyer that demands the ultimate in luxury above all else, this car has it in spades. Just as Edmunds' mainpage headline puts it, "A First Class Ticket." Replies to this message: hpowders (Oct 19, 2006 11:26 pm)
#5 of 66 Re: Given That Edmunds Found.... [hpowders] by yamahar6 Oct 19, 2006 (6:49 pm)
Replying to: hpowders (Oct 19, 2006 1:39 pm) I think it IS a bargain m8! its $30k US less than the S550! Thats a lot! Plus methinks that the technology in the LS is more user friendly and perhaps even more advanced than the S Class; for example, the Night Vision in the S Class was deemed crap by Top Gear. I think the S Class looks properly nice a lot nicer than the LS430 which looks like a bloated Camry and too derivative of other Lexi. However, I think functionally, the LS is FAR better! Handling wise, most people barely push their Ferraris to the limit let alone their luxury cars so I don't think it matters. Most people drive their luxury cars a short distance to work and back at a sedate pace so really, anything more than 300hp is just wasteful excess anyway IMO. My father currently drives an R500 which he thinks is okay, but I think its horrible in terms of the feature content and just general idiosyncrasies; the S Class isn't much different in terms of its user friendliness and just retarded idiosyncrasies! (No Volume knob anyone? WTF?) And for that reason, when my dad decides to give the R500 to my mum next year, and is deciding b/w an S-Class and an LS I sure hope he gets the LS. And I'm not even a fan of luxury cars at all!
#6 of 66 Base suspension and handling comments by eric_l Oct 19, 2006 (6:53 pm)
Its interesting that Edmunds knocks the LS460's handling and ride, when they choose to go with the standard suspension. If you are going to say a car doesn't handle as well as you think it should, at least do it with the touring (sport) suspension. Its like saying a car is slow, but you only drove the standard engine and didn't opt for the more powerful optional engine. Replies to this message: hpowders (Oct 19, 2006 11:23 pm)
#7 of 66 Re: Base suspension and handling comments [eric_l] by hpowders Oct 19, 2006 (11:23 pm)
Replying to: eric_l (Oct 19, 2006 6:53 pm) That is a good point. Edmunds could have acknowledged that Lexus has such a suspension for the new LS and Edmunds just didn't have one available to test.
#8 of 66 Re: Overall... [excelsior88] by hpowders Oct 19, 2006 (11:26 pm)
Replying to: excelsior88 (Oct 19, 2006 6:48 pm) I realize there are plenty of people who will love this car. Lexus provides plenty of luxury and Edmunds did say the sound system is stunning. Perhaps I will rent one as an alternative living room!
#9 of 66 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Lexus LS 460 Full Test by kalargyi Oct 20, 2006 (5:23 am)
Edmund should consider testing all LS vehicles to make the comments. They have tested the cheapest edition and said "NOT YET" is insult. Replies to this message: ew3074 (Oct 20, 2006 8:16 am)
#10 of 66 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Lexus LS 460 Full Test [kalargyi] by ew3074 Oct 20, 2006 (8:16 am)
Replying to: kalargyi (Oct 20, 2006 5:23 am) I Agree. The car isn't even equipped with the parking system which edmunds editor liked in the first test. I think Edmunds people are too early to comment on LS 460 By the way, they still gave the car 10 points.