Whats with the LWB sedans?
Originally Posted by rominl
.. and sometimes it's not about how much you use it, it's about that few times when you REALLY want to have it.
Originally Posted by T0ked
How long is the LWB LS? The S only comes in the LWB version in the US. I've never seen the shorter one they only sell in Europe. Is the LWB LS longer than the S?
somehow i have an impression i read somewhere that the ls460l is going to be around 202 inches. maybe someone can correct me (forgot where i read that)
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Originally Posted by rominl
from mbusa website, they say the s class is 205 inches.
somehow i have an impression i read somewhere that the ls460l is going to be around 202 inches. maybe someone can correct me (forgot where i read that)
somehow i have an impression i read somewhere that the ls460l is going to be around 202 inches. maybe someone can correct me (forgot where i read that)
The LS460 is 5030 mm in length, that's equivalent to 198.03 inches, so the LS460L is almost 4 3/4 inches longer.
damn i am glad i have reasonably good memory 
the overall lengh is almost 5 inches, and from what i learn from the product planner, that almost all go into the rear cabin space
the overall lengh is almost 5 inches, and from what i learn from the product planner, that almost all go into the rear cabin space
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Regarding "ego" and "pride of ownership".. I'm wondering how much "prestige difference" the public will perceive between the 460 and 460L .. when just casually looking at them.
If this "public perception" is of importance, then I don't see how anyone can make an intelligent buying decision without actually seeing and comparing them.
My dealer told me that maybe I don't "NEED" the L. Well, of course I don't "NEED" the L. I don't even "NEED" a Lexus. A Geo will get me there.
But, shamelessly, I admit that "public perception" is of some (dare I say "considerable") importance. So, if when looking at them, you can't tell the difference, then my cheap skate mode sets in and I don't want to waste money. (I wouldn't get the L for just a slightly smoother ride. I'm sure the straight 460 will ride just fine.)
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So. Fla.
If this "public perception" is of importance, then I don't see how anyone can make an intelligent buying decision without actually seeing and comparing them.
My dealer told me that maybe I don't "NEED" the L. Well, of course I don't "NEED" the L. I don't even "NEED" a Lexus. A Geo will get me there.
But, shamelessly, I admit that "public perception" is of some (dare I say "considerable") importance. So, if when looking at them, you can't tell the difference, then my cheap skate mode sets in and I don't want to waste money. (I wouldn't get the L for just a slightly smoother ride. I'm sure the straight 460 will ride just fine.)
Big Jimm
So. Fla.
Jimm - not sure how you can know without a big survey, hehe, but my bet is the L will have significantly more 'impact' than the non-L. If a Bentley were a foot shorter, it wouldn't be so impressive.
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Remember when .. MANY years ago if you saw a Sedan DeVille or a Fleetwood .. you NEVER had any question about the size difference!
NOW - with the L being only 4.6 inches longer - it makes you wonder if the "perception difference," to an average viewer, is going to be infinitesimal.
Big Jimm
So. Fla.
NOW - with the L being only 4.6 inches longer - it makes you wonder if the "perception difference," to an average viewer, is going to be infinitesimal.
Big Jimm
So. Fla.
well that "minor" 5 inches is going to bring you a lot already. for anything longer i will just rent a limo myself 
bottom line is getting something that you feel the best in
bottom line is getting something that you feel the best in
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why? because the 750Li makes the 750i feel like an e-class. thats why. I am 6'1 and the 750i is OK, but the Li is so much better for a trip to vegas.
Why does it bother (any of) you anway?
And in this day and age, how do you know who is "just a regular person" ?
Why does it bother (any of) you anway?
And in this day and age, how do you know who is "just a regular person" ?
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