2009 or 2010(and above) Model??
01-13-14, 01:38 PM
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2009 or 2010(and above) Model??
Hello Club Lexus members,
I used to own 2007 Lexus GS 350 for a few years and traded it in for a prius.(Don't ask me why)
Well, I traded in my GS because my ex job made me drive from LA to San Francisco/Bakersfield/Texas and etc. Now I got a different job that doesn't require lots of driving, but still a car that I am getting this time needs to be reliable(about 60miles per day) and has good amount of space. I was thinking about getting a CPO Mercedes Benz E class for myself but I've never had any issue with my GS, so I decided 99% to get LS460.
Here are some questions for LS owners and I hope I get your own experiences with your vehicle.
1) Does LS460 have any major problem(s)?
2) Major change between 2009 and 2010 model?(besides the facelift)
3) I heard the 2010 model has the air suspension(which I don't like it too much because I am planning to lower it a bit) and does it lower the car when it is parked?
4) Do you recommend 2009 or 2010?
I am planning to get a preowned LS460(either 2009 or 2010) within a month, so I need your advise.
Thanks for taking your time to read it!
P.S Please don't hate because this is my first posting lol.
I used to own 2007 Lexus GS 350 for a few years and traded it in for a prius.(Don't ask me why)
Well, I traded in my GS because my ex job made me drive from LA to San Francisco/Bakersfield/Texas and etc. Now I got a different job that doesn't require lots of driving, but still a car that I am getting this time needs to be reliable(about 60miles per day) and has good amount of space. I was thinking about getting a CPO Mercedes Benz E class for myself but I've never had any issue with my GS, so I decided 99% to get LS460.
Here are some questions for LS owners and I hope I get your own experiences with your vehicle.
1) Does LS460 have any major problem(s)?
2) Major change between 2009 and 2010 model?(besides the facelift)
3) I heard the 2010 model has the air suspension(which I don't like it too much because I am planning to lower it a bit) and does it lower the car when it is parked?
4) Do you recommend 2009 or 2010?
I am planning to get a preowned LS460(either 2009 or 2010) within a month, so I need your advise.
Thanks for taking your time to read it!
P.S Please don't hate because this is my first posting lol.
01-14-14, 12:36 AM
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Here are a few things off the top of my head:
1. The '07 and '08 models had the valve spring recall. Some of them had wind noise. I had an '08 SWB and there was very little wind noise - at least it did not bother me. I now have a 12 LWB and that is even quieter.
2. Earlier models had issues with the brake actuator - an expensive fix costing a little over $3K. I had it replaced on the '08 under warranty.
3. 07 - 09 had a better sounding ML system. It was changed for the 10 - 12 models and Lexus attenuates the bass as you turn up the volume.
4. Air suspension was available mainly on the LWB models from 07 - 12. I have it on my 12 LWB and I like it. People say that the air suspension is problematic. I have 15K miles on my car and no issues so far. It rides very well and is a little smoother than the one without air suspension.
Good luck with whatever you decide to buy. These cars are very well built and Lexus stands behind their product.
1. The '07 and '08 models had the valve spring recall. Some of them had wind noise. I had an '08 SWB and there was very little wind noise - at least it did not bother me. I now have a 12 LWB and that is even quieter.
2. Earlier models had issues with the brake actuator - an expensive fix costing a little over $3K. I had it replaced on the '08 under warranty.
3. 07 - 09 had a better sounding ML system. It was changed for the 10 - 12 models and Lexus attenuates the bass as you turn up the volume.
4. Air suspension was available mainly on the LWB models from 07 - 12. I have it on my 12 LWB and I like it. People say that the air suspension is problematic. I have 15K miles on my car and no issues so far. It rides very well and is a little smoother than the one without air suspension.
Good luck with whatever you decide to buy. These cars are very well built and Lexus stands behind their product.
01-14-14, 04:35 AM
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I had a 2009 LWB and drove 80,000 miles in 5 years. Never had one service issue. Had wind noise but the dealer fixed it. Went for scheduled service.
A big factor is the way the last owner took care of the car. If you buy from a person you can meet the person and tell if they took good care of the car by your gut. You can not do that if you buy from a dealer.
A big factor is the way the last owner took care of the car. If you buy from a person you can meet the person and tell if they took good care of the car by your gut. You can not do that if you buy from a dealer.
01-14-14, 10:40 AM
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If I had the choice between the 2009 and 2010 for just a little more I would get the 2010. From my research it would seem the newer model has addressed many of the past issues and therefore has no TSBs . Also the slight styling improvement updates the look of the car.
The primary reason why I purchased this car is for the quality and reliability in the long run. In order to do so I needed to choose a car without AWD and air suspension as these can be problematic and expensive down the road. I think a warranty is important for the first few years of ownership for any initial manufacturer defect that will show early. After that a well built car should stand on it's own merit with minimal problems.
The primary reason why I purchased this car is for the quality and reliability in the long run. In order to do so I needed to choose a car without AWD and air suspension as these can be problematic and expensive down the road. I think a warranty is important for the first few years of ownership for any initial manufacturer defect that will show early. After that a well built car should stand on it's own merit with minimal problems.
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I had a 2009 LWB and drove 80,000 miles in 5 years. Never had one service issue. Had wind noise but the dealer fixed it. Went for scheduled service.
A big factor is the way the last owner took care of the car. If you buy from a person you can meet the person and tell if they took good care of the car by your gut. You can not do that if you buy from a dealer.
A big factor is the way the last owner took care of the car. If you buy from a person you can meet the person and tell if they took good care of the car by your gut. You can not do that if you buy from a dealer.
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Here are a few things off the top of my head:
1. The '07 and '08 models had the valve spring recall. Some of them had wind noise. I had an '08 SWB and there was very little wind noise - at least it did not bother me. I now have a 12 LWB and that is even quieter.
2. Earlier models had issues with the brake actuator - an expensive fix costing a little over $3K. I had it replaced on the '08 under warranty.
3. 07 - 09 had a better sounding ML system. It was changed for the 10 - 12 models and Lexus attenuates the bass as you turn up the volume.
4. Air suspension was available mainly on the LWB models from 07 - 12. I have it on my 12 LWB and I like it. People say that the air suspension is problematic. I have 15K miles on my car and no issues so far. It rides very well and is a little smoother than the one without air suspension.
Good luck with whatever you decide to buy. These cars are very well built and Lexus stands behind their product.
1. The '07 and '08 models had the valve spring recall. Some of them had wind noise. I had an '08 SWB and there was very little wind noise - at least it did not bother me. I now have a 12 LWB and that is even quieter.
2. Earlier models had issues with the brake actuator - an expensive fix costing a little over $3K. I had it replaced on the '08 under warranty.
3. 07 - 09 had a better sounding ML system. It was changed for the 10 - 12 models and Lexus attenuates the bass as you turn up the volume.
4. Air suspension was available mainly on the LWB models from 07 - 12. I have it on my 12 LWB and I like it. People say that the air suspension is problematic. I have 15K miles on my car and no issues so far. It rides very well and is a little smoother than the one without air suspension.
Good luck with whatever you decide to buy. These cars are very well built and Lexus stands behind their product.
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If I had the choice between the 2009 and 2010 for just a little more I would get the 2010. From my research it would seem the newer model has addressed many of the past issues and therefore has no TSBs . Also the slight styling improvement updates the look of the car.
The primary reason why I purchased this car is for the quality and reliability in the long run. In order to do so I needed to choose a car without AWD and air suspension as these can be problematic and expensive down the road. I think a warranty is important for the first few years of ownership for any initial manufacturer defect that will show early. After that a well built car will should stand on it's own merit with minimal problems.
The primary reason why I purchased this car is for the quality and reliability in the long run. In order to do so I needed to choose a car without AWD and air suspension as these can be problematic and expensive down the road. I think a warranty is important for the first few years of ownership for any initial manufacturer defect that will show early. After that a well built car will should stand on it's own merit with minimal problems.
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