LS 430 vs LS 460 advise

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Oct 18, 2022 | 06:36 PM

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I've also had both, both of the Ultra Lux versions, both with air suspension. My brief thoughts, probably also posted elsewhere

LS460 seats are better cushioned, LS430 seats feel better made and angle better for more comfort with leg placement on my preferred seating angles.
LS460 better technology, primarily on nav, sound imporvements and safety features.
LS430 is a tad quieter, but the LS460 is a tad faster. LS460 handles better.
LS430 interior materials feel a little better to me, but the LS460 has more bespoke touches
Back seat is better in the 460 but I also have the L version which didn't exist for the 430
As above, the LS430 is less complex so easier to work on. Generally more reliable IMO BUT it's also an older car so you are seeing more things pop up nowadays. I expect you'll see more on the LS460 once it hits an equivalent age.
LS460 more modern looking for sure.

Both are fine cars.

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Oct 18, 2022 | 06:47 PM

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In my defense "driving like a jackass" would imply cutting others off and driving blind way too quickly to react to anyone else joining the route and I don't do that. I only push it when I'm alone and honestly it's a waste of these cars to not drive them from time to time/enjoy them as much as possible. It's not like I bought a FWD mass market car and I didn't for a reason....

I may make a few videos of my usual routes at some point, I've been debating it

Oct 18, 2022 | 06:58 PM

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Not the place to debate it - it's your driving (not mine) and I'm just glad I and my family don't live anywhere near you either on or near the road when your daily commute is 100-140mph.

But for purposes of this thread and your advice - I think you push your cars unreasonably and advice on handling prowess, etc. is not as useful for mainstream 'normal' drivers.

Oct 18, 2022 | 07:24 PM

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That's fair, I also like them to glide when at normal speeds and the 460 still does better at that due to it's ability to filter road imperfections better. The 430 doesn't filter, it more so just makes everything quieter/isolated but doesn't straight up remove certain inputs like the 460 can.

Oct 18, 2022 | 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by creed1026

Hi, new here and wondering if someone has experience with both. I am leaning toward a local 430 but prefer looks of 460 I can also buy local. Both cars have been very well maintained. 430 has had air ride removed and was told they were replaced with Monroe shocks. 430 timing belt just done and A arms. Both have around 150,000 miles, this will not be my only vehicle, thank you for any advise.

there is a YouTube channel “the car care nut” who had options on 430 and 460, you may want to check out.

Oct 18, 2022 | 07:46 PM

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Very fair assessment 👍

Oct 19, 2022 | 07:50 AM

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I would like to say that when I had my 08 LS460, it was the finest car I've owned. One time coming from Birmingham on I22, I decided to test the car. I got it upwards of 115 and it was as smooth as glass. Otherwise, in general, I drove the car like the old man I am.