Lexus LS - Discontinued
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Instead of complaing with the same old tired comments that Lexus isn't making what they used to and are killing the brand. I'm adapting and taking advantage of what is available right now. Recently looked at a LX 700h Overtrail and was very impressed!!! LC 500 Inspiration Series coupe and convertibles look nice. My IS 500 Ultimate Edition will be coming in a couple of months 
This LS Heritage Edition also looks nice to me!
This LS Heritage Edition also looks nice to me!
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With all due respect, I have to disagree. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and swims like a duck, then it's a duck. Some of those complaints you mention ARE justified....they are not just tired old ramblings. The average Lexus product, today, although still reliable mechanically, is nowhere near the material-quality or refinement we saw in the 90s and early 2000s, when it was THE industry-standard.
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With all due respect, I have to disagree. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and swims like a duck, then it's a duck. Some of those complaints you mention ARE justified....they are not just tired old ramblings. The average Lexus product, today, although still reliable mechanically, is nowhere near the material-quality or refinement we saw in the 90s and early 2000s, when it was THE industry-standard.
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?? The LC is the only Lexus that you CAN custom order. That's literally what the Bespoke edition is.
As to the main story, disappointing, but not surprising. If the current model weren't such a departure from what an LS should be, I bet there'd still be a market for a 6th gen.
As to the main story, disappointing, but not surprising. If the current model weren't such a departure from what an LS should be, I bet there'd still be a market for a 6th gen.
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At that point the only major difference will be suspension design, which was a major weak point with the LS500 ironically and where the Germans have typically always excelled at over Lexus, and interior material quality, which is becoming less and less important as Lexus and the rest of the industry moves to this new minimalist touchscreen only interior designed specifically for the Chinese market.
Short of Lexus pulling some insane pipe dream fantasy like making a V12 LS, there's just no point in it existing alongside the new ES.
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Maybe just maybe will be like the Land Cruiser. The LS will come back in like three years. Goes back to the ORGINIAL LS roots. V8 , ultra roomy , smooth and relaxing . Like now of days people think every vehicle needs to be “sporty” and Lexus feel into that thought . A big barge like the LS, S560 , 7 series , A8 should be comfortable and relaxing first , sporty as an option .
the ES cannot fill the LS shoes . The IS I feel is soon also discontinued after the most current refresh .
the ES cannot fill the LS shoes . The IS I feel is soon also discontinued after the most current refresh .
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