How many people enjoy the engine roar on hard accelerations?
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How many people enjoy the engine roar on hard accelerations?
I've seen quite a few "complaints" about the relatively loud engine roar on hard accelerations with the new generation LS.
I actually found myself enjoying the roar - it confers that "sporty" feeling that the LS has lacked in the past.
On a side note, I clocked the 0-60 MPH at sub 5.6 with A/C off (I say "sub" because I figure that given my human, non-zero reaction time, I stopped the clock a little later than I should have).
This car's acceleration is just exhilirating. All that power with an intensely plush and luxurious interior cabin? What more could you ask for?
I actually found myself enjoying the roar - it confers that "sporty" feeling that the LS has lacked in the past.
On a side note, I clocked the 0-60 MPH at sub 5.6 with A/C off (I say "sub" because I figure that given my human, non-zero reaction time, I stopped the clock a little later than I should have).
This car's acceleration is just exhilirating. All that power with an intensely plush and luxurious interior cabin? What more could you ask for?
man the car is fast huh, 5.6, that's very nice 
i think the engine roar is just ok, definitely not loud and a the same time not that exciting though. i say typical for lexus. kind of similar to our sc430
comparing to other cars i think lexus has done a pretty darn good job on isolating engine noises
i think the engine roar is just ok, definitely not loud and a the same time not that exciting though. i say typical for lexus. kind of similar to our sc430
comparing to other cars i think lexus has done a pretty darn good job on isolating engine noises
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the sound is just pleasing to the ear but hurtful to the tank if u know what i mean.
At 20 Highway : 80 "curvy 40 M.P.H. roads" / city, the LS is getting 16.5 MPG with "spirited" driving as I like to call it.
It should be getting (.2)(27) + (.8)(18) = 19.8 MPG or so.
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It's not really a roar. It's more like a quick grunt.
I never have had the reason to hit the gas on the LS. Most of my passengers want to be pampered in the car, not thrown about inside...
I never have had the reason to hit the gas on the LS. Most of my passengers want to be pampered in the car, not thrown about inside...
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I had a reason yesterday...a freeway on ramp close to my house and it is short. A truck on my left and needed to quickly speed ahead before the end of the ramp. It was the first time I really needed to gun it. Frankly, I was disappointed. Didn't pay much attention to any "roar" or "grunt" but it had a hesitation before kicking it into gear to get moving that I didn't particularly care for.
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I had a reason yesterday...a freeway on ramp close to my house and it is short. A truck on my left and needed to quickly speed ahead before the end of the ramp. It was the first time I really needed to gun it. Frankly, I was disappointed. Didn't pay much attention to any "roar" or "grunt" but it had a hesitation before kicking it into gear to get moving that I didn't particularly care for.
I've written to Lexus about it, but have received no satisfactory reply.
I'm really hoping that the CVT on the LS600hL I'm getting in August doesn't have this issue.
As far as I'm concerned, it's a safety issue since you must quickly abandon your maneuver because there's no longer enough time or distance to complete your original action.
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Didn't pay much attention to any "roar" or "grunt" but it had a hesitation before kicking it into gear to get moving that I didn't particularly care for.
Now, quick question - in order to avoid this hesitation, is it reasonable to begin on accelerating "medium-hard" and then briskly move to "hard" acceleration in order to avoid this hesitation?
Will Lexus offer a fix for this problem any time in the near future?
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Nothing like the gutterral sounds of an awakening V8. I can hardly wait to strap on a few fart cans on mine.
No hesitation here, just jump and go. I often have to clean Brylcreem and earwax off the inside back window.
No hesitation here, just jump and go. I often have to clean Brylcreem and earwax off the inside back window.
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Will Lexus offer a fix for this problem any time in the near future?
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This is pretty much unacceptable (fox Lexus); I had no idea a problem like this existed. Thanks for mentioning this.
Now, quick question - in order to avoid this hesitation, is it reasonable to begin on accelerating "medium-hard" and then briskly move to "hard" acceleration in order to avoid this hesitation?
Will Lexus offer a fix for this problem any time in the near future?
Now, quick question - in order to avoid this hesitation, is it reasonable to begin on accelerating "medium-hard" and then briskly move to "hard" acceleration in order to avoid this hesitation?
Will Lexus offer a fix for this problem any time in the near future?
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Good to hear that this hesitation is not a universal problem. I will check it out today.
To be honest - I have not noticed this "hesitation" problem, but then again, I may be desensitized to the transmission's performance given the fact that our previous car ('95 mercedes) was old and in terrible condition.
To be honest - I have not noticed this "hesitation" problem, but then again, I may be desensitized to the transmission's performance given the fact that our previous car ('95 mercedes) was old and in terrible condition.