05' Lexus LS 430 UL Vs. 05' Audi A8

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View Poll Results: Which is An Overall Better Car?
2005 Lexus LS430 UL
11
78.57%
2005 Audi A8 Fully Loaded (Not S8)
3
21.43%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll
Dec 22, 2007 | 01:16 AM
  #1  
Post your opinons about each vehicle, i have an 02 and im in between a 05 LS430 and a A8, what are the pros and cons about each?
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Dec 22, 2007 | 03:34 PM
  #2  
For looks, I really like the A8. A muscular looking machine and the quality is really high. The interior is tops, don't like the control **** interface but not as bad as the BMW. However, for overall, the LS would be a better car in the long run as the reliability of Audis are terrible. The old saying, "if it doesn't leak oil, its not an Audi"
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Dec 22, 2007 | 03:37 PM
  #3  
i like the audi, but i have always REALLY loved the ls, and if you get a black on black ul ls with the chrome 5 spoke 18's and tint, the car is incredible
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Dec 23, 2007 | 07:57 PM
  #4  
Very tough choice. My heart says Audi A8, but my brain says LS430. In your situation though I might take a chace on the A8 for a few years since you alreay have a 02 LS430.
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Dec 25, 2007 | 08:50 AM
  #5  
A8 looks better inside & out, but the LS430 is probably the better car overall, tough choice though ...
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Dec 25, 2007 | 08:54 AM
  #6  
Just as references :
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...xus-ls430.html

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...son/index.html
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Dec 25, 2007 | 05:24 PM
  #7  
Tough Choice
If you want great road feel, great handling, and great looks and interior - go with the A8. I disagree with the Audi's leaking oil, but they don't have the reliability or the resale value of the LS.

The LS is a great luxury car with fantastic reliability. Lexus had a great resale value, but it has declined recently due to the incredible success - but now a lot of LS430's are on the market - the old demand supply equation.

Both are great cars. For me...if I wasn't going to keep the Audi beyond the extended warranty or CPO, and I was willing to gamble on resale, I would buy the Audi...if not the LS460
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Dec 27, 2007 | 10:36 AM
  #8  
being an audi and lexus tech, i'll recommend the lexus. those A8's are always falling apart, and the fixes are never quick or cheap.
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