My 05 RX330 Performance Package which had the air suspension!

 

Very rare! Shame Lexus never kept it as an option on the RX line. Similar to how the old ES300 had a variable suspension option (comfort/sport).

 

 

I agree - shame on Lexus for cost-cutting this out. I miss the smooth ride quality and the height adjustability it also provided. It dropped when you shut off the car to exit more easily, then raised again when you got back in and started it up. It automatically lowered a bit on the highway or you could have further dropped it. Very cool and luxurious!

Although not as comfortable as the 2RX, the 4RX rides more comfortably than the 3RX with the AVS and is a good compromise between ride comfort and body motion/control. I bet the next ES will have AVS as the trend suggests with all late gen Lexus vehicles having it.

 

Right but only on the F-Sport. It should be standard on Luxury and Hybrid models.

The LX, LS, GX, LC all offer a Comfort mode on the AVS/Air. For cars like the ES and RX that tout smooth, comfortable driving I find it very disappointing that they don't offer that mode.

 

Yeah the LX and GX currently have that 'comfort access' iirc the name of the feature, when equipped with Air.

I agree, I expect the next ES to offer AVS.

 

For me a used LS400. IIRC a 1993 that I test drove a few years ago. Nice smooth ride. The smoothest I had ever experienced and still nimble low speed handling.

 

would've been my answer too but i figured i talk about it enough already lol

 

An 03 ls430 I owned before I had my current ls430, car was very nice it was like riding on glass smooth as can be, it was a joy to take on trips on the highway or in downtown Albany the car handled it with ease.

 

I would say my 2005 LS430 and my friend's 98 Mercedes S420. My 01 ES300 was pretty high up there too.

The best SUV I've ever driven was the 2006 LX470. We had a few at work a while back and I would take them home occasionally. It's my favorite SUV of all time.

 

I can't agree on the S Class AMG remark.

I drove an S65 and it actually rides pretty harsh. It did have the OEM HUGE 20-22" (don't remember the exact diameter but they were at least 20s) wheels and rubber band tires on it so that comes as no surprise. Definitely rode far from as smooth as an LS. I am sure a base model S Class with smaller wheels would be more comparable.

So far from the cars I've owned, my current 04 LS430 with the stock 17s is the smoothest car I've driven, it just soaks up the bumps like nothing else.
I'd say a close second would be my 07 LX470 that I purposely installed the OEM 16's (that came on the 98-02 models) on to run a taller sidewall. I always say that vehicle is like the truck version of the LS, almost as smooth driving but obviously with some truck like characteristics (rear axle is a bit less forgiving than having independent rear suspension).

 

Out of 3 vehicles I've owned:

95' LS400: First time driving an LS just does something to your soul. I love driving my 05' but my 95' was still strong, quiet and very smooth @ 258K on the clock. Will always be my #1.
05' LS430: Butter smooth Ride, super quiet, butter seats, and no problem going the distance on trips. Well see how long she can go.
68' Caddy deVille 472: This thing would glide down the road like a Boeing 747,had impressive acceleration and back in the day I could easily fit 6 of my homies in this thing Expensive daily driver though.

 

Thats a tough one...purely the "softest riding" is probably a mid 90s Lincoln Town Car. The most overall "best ride", meaning IMO the most enjoyable from a compromise of ride comfort and agility for my preferences and enjoyment I would say my 98 LS400 or my 2015 LS460, perhaps a current gen S Class.

Nowadays when you get into the "flagship class" you will find that all of the cars drive remarkably similarly. S Class, 7 Series, LS, G90, so on and on when you drive them back to back its hard to put your finger on which one "rides the best".

 

I think you misunderstood Hoovey's post. He said any S-class short of an AMG.

Oh...and congratulations on the S65...that's a lot of $$$$$.

 

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