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Sedans Lexus LS 460/460L Article Comments: 2007 Lexus LS 460 Full Test
66 messages, Last post on Sep 18, 2007 at 7:12 PM
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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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Replying to: kalargyi (Oct 20, 2006 5:23 am) I think Edmunds people are too early to comment on LS 460 By the way, they still gave the car 10 points. |
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 19, 2006 1:39 pm) http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=108988/pageId=68- 239 0-60 in 6.1s 1/4 mile 14.2s  101mph tested mpg 15.6 slalom 63.9mph skidpad 0.83g And this is their test result of the LS460: 0-60 in 5.8s 14.2s 100.7mph tested mpg 25 slalom 63mph skidpad 0.82g So Lexus performs just as well as the S550 in all areas, except that it's 0.3s quicker to 60, and it gets almost TEN (10!!!) more mpg. What more do you want? This test LS doesn't even have the air suspension, which greatly enhances the ride and driving dynamics. Edmunds' could've gotten their own facts straight before passing on this "not yet" nonsense. LOL.
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Replying to: xerok00l (Oct 20, 2006 2:56 pm) For those who feel like reading a great article, Motor Trend October issue, "enemy at the gates: Japan's lux leader invades german turf" gives a thorough and very positive critque of the newest Lexus. oh... and the pics are just amazing! (VSC/TRAC turned off, and smoke curling off tires, car all crossed up and sideways! Amazing pics.) |
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 19, 2006 1:39 pm)
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Replying to: maxhonda99 (Oct 21, 2006 12:00 pm) The point by the way is to comment on the Edmunds review of the new LS. Which I did. You are off topic here by bringing in totally extraneous material editorializing on what you believe the LS is supposed to be. And the 5 Series and the 3 Series? Where are they mentioned in the review? Edmunds expressed disappointment with the brakes and suspension in their review, and when one is spending this kind of money, I would hope the reviewer would not find these kinds of faults. I would expect that maybe in a Saturn LS review.
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Replying to: xerok00l (Oct 20, 2006 2:56 pm) |
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 21, 2006 12:29 pm) Complaints without figures to back them up seem to be ignored by most people these days, which is exactly what I believe will happen. And, like many here have previously mentioned, they didn't even test the sport suspension package. Yeah, that's fair. 
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Replying to: jd14 (Oct 21, 2006 2:47 pm) They could have mentioned that they were testing the basic car and that there was a sportier suspension available. Agreed. I believe most people around here who want this car will ignore the Edmunds review and get it anyway. I would definitely drive the 2 different versions of the LS 460 before purchasing it: once with the regular suspension and also with the sportier suspension the second time. Who can say? Just listening to the improved ML sound system and feeling that caressing cool air circulating around my butt just might be enough of a deal maker!
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 21, 2006 3:03 pm) I think the biggest disappointment I have with the LS460L is the Rear seat relaxation system (which the person can sort of stretched his legs in the seat). In order to use it, one must move the front seat all the way forward but my legs were still blocked by the front seat. Another thing is the central console in the rear seats. I think the central console should be an option since I find the central console taken up some space that can be used by the 3rd occupant in the rear. For the LS460 (standard wheel base), the legroom and overall interior space is between the E-class and the new S-Class. The Good: Price. The LS460L has everything almost in standard and it's still cheaper than the S350 which has a V-6 and has much less standard options. I think build quality is slightly better than the new s-class. The Bad: Styling. Although a subjective thing, for me it looks like a 7 series or a scale up ES300 / Camry especially looking at it from the rear quarter. I really have high expectation in the styling of this car. Btw, Our family owned the stretched version of the new S500 (S550 for U.S.) with the ABC option. We will have a test drive of the LS460L on next Saturday.
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Replying to: jsleung1 (Oct 22, 2006 6:28 am) Given that Edmunds liked the impeccable fit and finish of the interior and the 19 speaker ML sound system, I anticipate many people will forgive the LS some of its shortcomings and purchase it without hesitation.
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