2021 LS500 vs 2009 LS460
Despite having a few performance BMWs, I do not drive aggressively at all. I've always had a thing for big RWD sedans, and the LS500 just really starts to appeal to me. It's relatively rare, unlike the 7 and the S class that are all over NYC, and there is just something sinister about its Kiriko glass trim and its ML audio has no equal. I'll have to seriously check it out when its time for a new car.
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Despite having a few performance BMWs, I do not drive aggressively at all. I've always had a thing for big RWD sedans, and the LS500 just really starts to appeal to me. It's relatively rare, unlike the 7 and the S class that are all over NYC, and there is just something sinister about its Kiriko glass trim and its ML audio has no equal. I'll have to seriously check it out when its time for a new car.
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That's one of the saddest thing I have read in a while... haha
You have a few years on me, but the thought of buying an ES (even in my 30s) makes me almost as sad as Lexus being defined by the RX and ES... 
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Although I agree that today's ES is not as pleasant to sit in and drive as the superb 4Gen model of the early 2000s, and today's Spindle-grilles can get under the skin of some people, the dominance of the ES and RX is there for a reason. They simply make the most sense to the highest-percentage of Lexus buyers, meet their daily-driving needs well, have been reliable, and have produced many satisfied customers over the years.
He said he was born 55, not born to drive 55...
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There are many far more beautiful cars to buy if all I cared about was looks. I think all the cars in the flagship class are very good looking and looks wouldn’t be a differentiating factor to me for any of them.
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Of course, but you offer up a statement of the style as a reason why our criticisms aren’t founded. They put style before comfort and space in the 500 in a big way, and you see the result it sells very poorly.
Im not saying one should drive the 460 forever because of it, I didn’t...I left the brand after 7 of them. Many many LS buyers have done the same thing.
Im not saying one should drive the 460 forever because of it, I didn’t...I left the brand after 7 of them. Many many LS buyers have done the same thing.
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