View Poll Results: What should the next LS go after?
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Next Lexus LS (2018 model)
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Oh, I dislike the diamond stitching on the designo MBs too. But at least that is confined to the seats and small parts of the dash. The pleating here is on the entire interior door panel...mixed with very busy glass cutting, and an even busier speaker grill
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I can't stand the diamond patterns either, but apparently, a lot of people who buy S Class and LS are in the older age group, and they love the old school fussy Elvis styling that Bitkahuna was referring to.
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From: Texas - DFW Area
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From: CA
No, I'm already thinking about what to get.
Here is my list of considerations in order that I will likely get come lease end in 2018:
1. Audi S7
2. Audi A8 4.0t
3. BMW m550i
4. Audi S8 if I decide to say screw it and go all out.
I don't like the new 7 series. Too many around here. Same for the S550. Don't see many A8s or S7s.
I was going buy my next vehicle instead of leasing but I'm just going to lease again.
Here is my list of considerations in order that I will likely get come lease end in 2018:
1. Audi S7
2. Audi A8 4.0t
3. BMW m550i
4. Audi S8 if I decide to say screw it and go all out.
I don't like the new 7 series. Too many around here. Same for the S550. Don't see many A8s or S7s.
I was going buy my next vehicle instead of leasing but I'm just going to lease again.
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No, I'm already thinking about what to get.
Here is my list of considerations in order that I will likely get come lease end in 2018:
1. Audi S7
2. Audi A8 4.0t
3. BMW m550i
4. Audi S8 if I decide to say screw it and go all out.
I don't like the new 7 series. Too many around here. Same for the S550. Don't see many A8s or S7s.
I was going buy my next vehicle instead of leasing but I'm just going to lease again.
Here is my list of considerations in order that I will likely get come lease end in 2018:
1. Audi S7
2. Audi A8 4.0t
3. BMW m550i
4. Audi S8 if I decide to say screw it and go all out.
I don't like the new 7 series. Too many around here. Same for the S550. Don't see many A8s or S7s.
I was going buy my next vehicle instead of leasing but I'm just going to lease again.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: New York
Originally Posted by Rhambler
No, I'm already thinking about what to get.
Here is my list of considerations in order that I will likely get come lease end in 2018:
1. Audi S7
2. Audi A8 4.0t
3. BMW m550i
4. Audi S8 if I decide to say screw it and go all out.
I don't like the new 7 series. Too many around here. Same for the S550. Don't see many A8s or S7s.
I was going buy my next vehicle instead of leasing but I'm just going to lease again.
Here is my list of considerations in order that I will likely get come lease end in 2018:
1. Audi S7
2. Audi A8 4.0t
3. BMW m550i
4. Audi S8 if I decide to say screw it and go all out.
I don't like the new 7 series. Too many around here. Same for the S550. Don't see many A8s or S7s.
I was going buy my next vehicle instead of leasing but I'm just going to lease again.
S6 instead of A7 (need 5 seats)
No A8/S8. A8 is due for a redesign
New LS (pricing)
5 series diesel (if it comes to the US)
My Audi lease ends May 31. May have to extend it or drive the truck for a few months to wait. Lots of options for 2018.
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From: CA
Yeah A7 and A8 are all new in 2018 on new, shared platforms, I think. My lease ends December 2018, so it will likely be a 2019 MY.
It's going to be a busy year for car releases for sure, but that's good for us, the consumer.
It's going to be a busy year for car releases for sure, but that's good for us, the consumer.
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From: CA
Well, over the last three cars I went from 200 HP to my current 386 HP at almost +100 HP increments per car.
My next car will have over 450 HP. I crave HP as much as I crave refinement, smoothness and being comfortable.
The new LS is too small of a jump for my next car. Over designed and under powered.
My next car will have over 450 HP. I crave HP as much as I crave refinement, smoothness and being comfortable.
The new LS is too small of a jump for my next car. Over designed and under powered.