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Lexus LS 460 Owner Experiences

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#263 of 300 Re: My LS 460 Experience You need to read [nvbanker] by edarte

Apr 09, 2012 (12:53 pm)

Replying to: nvbanker (Feb 21, 2012 9:11 am)
To nvbanker:
 
I too have been a long time Lexus fan. Prior to my current 2011 LS 460 I had a 2009 LS, 2001 LS and 1996 ES.
 
Up until the 460 I was convinced Lexus made the best car for the money in the world.
 
However with the 460 things have changed. I still love the styling and the technology but the engineering and assembly is now badly flawed.
 
My problems with the 8 speed AWD in my 2009 LS are well documented on the other Lexus owner's site. Lexus (to their credit) eventually did a buyback. I thoroughly test drove the replacement 2011 and, at that time, could not detect a problem. But now, after 10,000 miles the transmission is starting to show the same flaws. I am not surprised Lexus choose to not use the 8 speed in the new GS
 
The brake actuator was replaced on the 2009 and that solved the clicking brake problem. The rear air suspension on the 2011 is now creaking and groaning and I suspect it will need to be completely replaced.
 
Both the 2009 and 2011 have the engine ticking but the 2011 is a little quieter.
 
My 2001 LS was flawless but based on my LS460 experience this will be the last Lexus I will own.

#264 of 300 Re: My LS 460 Experience You need to read [edarte] by dcwalker

Apr 13, 2012 (8:25 pm)

Replying to: edarte (Apr 09, 2012 12:53 pm)
Sounds familiar. Thought they would have fixed those things from 2007.
Some guy in a 1991 LS came buy me the other day and I told my wife I wish I had that one back.

#265 of 300 Re: My LS 460 Experience You need to read [maxwelle103] by i8abmr

May 03, 2012 (12:20 pm)

Replying to: maxwelle103 (Feb 20, 2012 12:19 pm)
I feel for you . I bought an 07 LS460 in 2010 and it has been shaking like crazy from day one. I had 22" wheels on the car and thought it was the wheels. After 12 rebalances and replacing the entire set of wheels the vibration is still there. I took it to a Lexus dealership who had the car 23 days and they said they can feel the vibration but have no idea where its coming from. I took it to another dealership to meet a Lexus FTS ( field technical specialist ) and when we went for a drive the car wasnt vibrating. I told him that the vibration seems cyclical. They looked at the car well and they also said the car checks out fine. I have another appointment to have them look at it again since its shaking like crazy. I have to say I am really pissed and depressed about this entire issue. It has ruined the drivability and joy of the owning the car. Every time I drive it its the only thing I keep thinking about. Then I get really angry that nobody can fix it. I am going to keep trying but I have this feeling that there is some inherent defect in the car. My service advisor drove some other Ls460s and saids that a couple of them did the same thing but the owners never complained. I feel your pain and frustration. I hope they can fix this

#266 of 300 Re: My LS 460 Experience You need to read [i8abmr] by dcwalker

May 03, 2012 (4:18 pm)

Replying to: i8abmr (May 03, 2012 12:20 pm)
Do not hold your breath on them fixing it. If the computer did not tell them what was wrong, they are helpless and hopeless. The only other possible explanation is that they do want to fix it.... Toss up.

#267 of 300 Nav update by nvbanker

May 25, 2012 (3:45 pm)

Do any of you know where the USB port is that is used to update the Navigation on the LS? I have found a Thumbdrive to do it, but can't find the port..... The dealer generously charges $240 for the update.

#268 of 300 Re: Nav update [nvbanker] by aardman

May 25, 2012 (5:41 pm)

Replying to: nvbanker (May 25, 2012 3:45 pm)
Depending on the year perhaps, mine is a 2010, in the center console bottom front area, right of the 12v power outlet.
 
Let us know how it works for you. What update is it, 2013?
 
Dan

#269 of 300 Driving experience by klex460

May 26, 2012 (2:18 am)

I made my first posting in December of 2011, about a month after i purchased my preowned certified 2010 ls460 with 40,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. Fortunatly I was able to speak to the original owner before the purchase, because 40k is a lot of miles for a one year old vehicle. The original owner did a lot of highway driving to different parts of Texas and he didn't have any problems with the vehicle. He gets a new one every year around October, drives the hell out of it and trades it in for a new one. He stated that he as been doing this for the past seven years and had not had a problem with any of them. prior to purchasing the lexus, he used Cadillacs. He concluded by stating that the lexus was a better car for his travelling than the cadillacs. I put the car on the road in January for a 250 mile run to Louisiana, to visit relatives. The car performed great; no problems and i averaged about 24.5 mpg at about 75 to 80 mph. It's late May of 2012 and I have put about 4800 miles on the vehicle since it purchased it on Thanksgiving weekend 2011. I guess it is about time to take it in for an oil change at 5k miles of use. On all of my previous vehicles (nissan maxima, acura legend, BMW 740il) i changed the oil with an additive at 3 to 4000 mile intervals. I am pleased with my purchase so far, I will keep you posted on any major issues.

#270 of 300 Re: Driving experience [klex460] by aardman

May 26, 2012 (11:09 am)

Replying to: klex460 (May 26, 2012 2:18 am)
The ls460 takes 9 quarts of oil and now Lexus uses synthetic oil, combined they are able to extend the change interval. I have always used synthetic oil in all my vehicles going back to the early 1970's when mobile 1 was first introduced. Funny story, Lexus used to balk when I would bring in my own synthetic oil at service time, this was prior to the Lexus switch over.

#271 of 300 Re: Driving experience [aardman] by dcwalker

May 26, 2012 (5:24 pm)

Replying to: aardman (May 26, 2012 11:09 am)
Indeed. With synthetic oil, provided you are not under original factory warranty, you are wasting your money changing your oil any sooner than what the manual states. Out of warranty and using synthetic, I would not change my oil sooner than 10,000 miles. The reality is, that is even too soon. Mercedes interval is now 10,000. If they say 10,000, you can bet they will go much longer. Changing your oil every 3,000 miles is a good sales tool by unscrupulous dealers and lube joints. We did that back when cars did not have computers and space age lubricants. Even regular grade oils are far superior today, not to mention the quality of the metal components and numerous other technologies. If something goes wrong with you car, it probably won't be a worn out engine. You just don't see that much anymore.

#272 of 300 no more complimentary services? by dav2149

May 26, 2012 (6:54 pm)

I received an email notice from my Boston-area Lexus dealer (Lexus of Watertown,MA) at which I purchased my 2010 LS460 August, 2010.
It suggested my car might be overdue for maintenance and at the bottom of the email were two coupons: one for a complimentary car wash and one for a free loaner car (the expiration date on the coupons was four weeks from now). What?! Is Lexus doing away with the complimentary wash and loaner car for major service?

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