knucker

It may be sacrilege to ask this on a Lexus forum, but are there any less expensive sedans that would satisfy my criteria? They are: i) ample rear legroom, ii) soft suspension, iii) seats on the firmer side of things. I've tried a bunch of cars, and haven't found anything yet except the LS460L. It seems ridiculous to me that I need a flagship luxury car to get what appear to be basic comforts. Is there anything else out there for me?

Nospinzone

The Hyundai Equus looks like it might be a viable alternative. I have to say I'm impressed with their iPad owners manual.

vancouverl

if you want ample legroom in a aircraft you ride 1st class and the price doubles triples .sadly same goes with cars!!!

Lextrician

Not too many choices out there!!!

bsl888

Toyota Avalon

I8ABMR

This is the vehicle that would get my vote. Soft ride, well priced, and tons of leg room.......tons

JFNash

"cheaper alternative to LS460L?"

A cheaper LS460L.

Tee

Agreed a pre-owned LS 460L gets myh vote.

Liquidretr

Ya go with preowned, all of these big luxury cars depreciate like mad the first couple of years.

eddie_k_

iTrader: (4)

Hands down best bet!

knucker

Thank you all for the input. I've tried the Avalon, and I found the seats too mushy. I haven't been in an Equus, but it appears it's only available RWD, which is a problem for me here in the snowbelt. So it's back to the LS460L, which isn't going to be cheap since I'm going to have to get a 2009 or 2010 to get AWD.

I'd get the Avalon if there's something I could do to "firm up" the seats. Does anyone know of a fix in this regard?

Shibumi1

short of a re-upholstery job not much..

LexBob2

Buick LaCrosse? Lots of interior room, firmer seats IMO and available in FWD or AWD.