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Edmunds.com 2007 LS 460 First Drive!

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Old 08-16-06, 08:46 AM
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Very impressive.
Old 08-16-06, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JessePS
One thing I read somewhere the trunk space in the S550, way larger than the LS460. Oh well. No biggy. I'll have to watch the video when I get home. Edmunds also posted some extra features that the LS will have with the packages or as standard, check out straighline for details.
Thx for the heads up. I found the posting:

http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/1360

I thought this detail was fascinating:

The luxury package includes a headliner made of ecsaine, which is a suedelike material used by Yves Saint Laurent and his ilk for couture apparel.
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Default 1900 RPM at 80 mph!!

Based on the video and a quick calculation, the LS460 will do 80mph at 1900 rpm (assuming it was already at the 8th gear in the video).

Pretty impressive! I think the new RX350 can do the same too.
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Originally Posted by mapluv
Based on the video and a quick calculation, the LS460 will do 80mph at 1900 rpm (assuming it was already at the 8th gear in the video).

Pretty impressive! I think the new RX350 can do the same too.
i guess that's one way to get good mileage huh? the 8 speed definitely helps too
Old 08-17-06, 07:01 AM
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yup an optimally geared transmission will help mileage, impressive mileage thats just 10% away from an IS for city, S550 has a gas guzzler tax, probably makes 15 or less
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even compare to the current 430 engine this is such an improvement already i think
Old 08-18-06, 04:47 PM
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Yeah, I'm still amazed they get more power and better fuel economy. You can have your cake and eat it too, if Lexus bakes it lol.
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that's a great trend that lexus is doing. they don't just make the car more powerful and boost the engine. they m ake sure eveyrthing is improving, which is what brought them to this (and i am talking about all lexus, 460 or 350 or 250), more power, smoother, and more efficient
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Guys, they now have a new, EXTENDED version of the video. With some great new shots and several demos of the automatic parking. Go to the same linke above and check it out NOW!
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Guys, they now have a new, EXTENDED version of the video. With some great new shots and several demos of the automatic parking. Go to the same linke above and check it out NOW!
Thanks for the heads up!

I wonder if you can get the Advanced Parking System "added" to other Lexus? I WANT IT BECAUSE IT'S COOL!!!
Old 08-22-06, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
that's a great trend that lexus is doing. they don't just make the car more powerful and boost the engine. they m ake sure eveyrthing is improving, which is what brought them to this (and i am talking about all lexus, 460 or 350 or 250), more power, smoother, and more efficient
Bingo! They don't just shoev engines with 3 speed autos in their cars and call it a day. Its about the TOTAL package
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gosh, the part about parking is just lovely. very nice that it can do both parallel and backup parking. i guess if i get this car and after 3 months driving, i will feel retarded when parking my sc430 and gs400
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Wow, LOL I already vidcaptured the original video, thx for the heads up now I will have to watch this new one!
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