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Old 11-21-06, 02:31 PM
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Default What are your thoughts on the new LS460?

Honestly, I was very unimpressed. I saw one at a dealer the other night. No doubt, it is very plush and modern inside. Outside.....not feeling it. It looks plain to me. Maybe the long wheelbase that is coming out will change my view.....
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Old 11-21-06, 02:53 PM
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The LWB is already out. Just check the LS460/LS460L forum. Tons of impressions and thoughts there as well.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-4th-gen-2007-2017-178/
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Old 11-21-06, 04:33 PM
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I love it. After whipping it around the test track at Taste of Lexus, I would definitely buy that car... I like the cosmetics of the car as much as I love the gadgets in it!

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Old 11-21-06, 04:39 PM
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It is the first LS that I actually can see myself driving and owning. IMO, that says tons.
 
Old 11-21-06, 04:45 PM
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To me, it's probably the best looking Lexus sedan ever together with the new IS . . .
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I like it, but it's not that much better than LS430 ultra, which may replace my GS.
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The best Lexus yet.

I am hoping it will be my next car.
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I think it's great, I also had a chance to take it for a brief drive at Taste of Lexus and it was very smooth, powerful, and the interior oh-so-indulgent.
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Old 11-21-06, 07:12 PM
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It's very understated, I saw one a barely noticed it, but I think few 55yr olds are seeking attention.

Looks classing and elegant.
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Old 11-21-06, 07:43 PM
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It's new and different and more of a bargain compared to a 7 or SClass but all around I'd take a 750 and then an S550 before I paid for an LS460, both Germans drive way better
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Old 11-21-06, 08:02 PM
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I love it, but dealer wanted to give me nothing for my IS350 i tried already.
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Originally Posted by EDGE2
It's new and different and more of a bargain compared to a 7 or SClass but all around I'd take a 750 and then an S550 before I paid for an LS460, both Germans drive way better
S550 drives the worst out of the 3, way more floaty and wobbly than the LS
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
To me, it's probably the best looking Lexus sedan ever together with the new IS . . .
I agree. The LS is not A8 beautiful, but it's close. Certainly worlds better than 7 series, and better looking than the new S class.

The IS is great looking but cramped.
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Old 11-21-06, 10:59 PM
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When I first saw the LS 460L during the NAIAS introduction I knew I was going to love it. When I finally saw one upclose in the NYIAS it is truly a beautiful car. Attending the TOL this past October made me love it even more. The quality and style is just simply amazing. It truly is the nicest Lexus ever made and I love it the more I see it.

I just love the interior...here's a shot I took during the TOL 2006.
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
S550 drives the worst out of the 3, way more floaty and wobbly than the LS
I DEFINITELY agree. MB = waaay overpriced. the 7 drives the best, but I would probably get the LS just because of value/newest
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