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My long time Lexus mechanic tells me the 2011 & 2012 LSs are good to buy used as they've had relatively few issues with these year/models.

I'm trading my 2004 LS430 with 50,000 miles in for a NON "L" LS460, but I wanted to check with you guys to make sure before I put the search on and buy one.

Any issues with 2011s/2012s worth noting? Any differences between 2011 & 2012?

Thanks for your help.

nsaldanh

I have had a 2012 LWB for about 16 months and have had zero issues with it. The Mark Levinson system is not very good though.

stanatl

I got a year end 2011 and looked at the new 2012's and didn't see any differences. They had the refresh in 2010 and then ithe changes in 2013.

JayDog

I recently purchased a 2010 LS 460 L and it came with ML and I didn't even want it since I like talk radio. Have to say that it's amazing, sound is the best I've ever experienced in a car or just about anywhere else. Love it and would buy again.

Lextrician

Its not that the ML sucks in performance but there has been issues with the amp and a repair or replacement cost some dollars. do a search.

Chaos236

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I should have bought the "L" + 1 on M L = not a big deal.

minkus

I read somewhere on this forum about the 07 - 08's having that ML amp problems, and when the 09 - 2012 models came out, the problems were fixed for those years.

A tech was explaining to me that the 07 - 08's were clearly stronger with the "thumps" and because of that, the 09 + were fixed / toned down a bit for longevity.

I guess its all on how you use the car. I have some friends with pre 09 and 2010 + they haven't had a problem yet.