My 06 LS430 Ultra is in the shop and I was given a 2009 LS 460 SWB loaner (dirty trick) I know very little about the 460 and have two questions:
Is there any difference between the 07 and 09 460?
Is 09 the first year of the AWD option?
I really like the loaner I have been driving but I think the long wheelbase would better meet my needs. I cannot recall liking everything about a new model over the previous model it replaces; that is certainly the case with the 460 for me. Thank you.

 

Some differences...the '09 LS 460 has front passenger side seat memory; laminated front window glass, not a whole lot of changes, it's the '10 model that will see the refresh and more significant changes, including Lexus Enform. And yes, the LS AWD was introduced for the 2009 model year.

 

Wow. In the Houston area we have to settle either for a ES or a RX for a loaner, irrespective of the model of vehicle being serviced provided you purchased that vehicle at that dealership. But like you said "dirty trick"...... certainly a smooth marketing bait.

 

I can only imagine cruising an LS loaner. I would make excuses to bring my car in . LOL

 

Some dealerships also use Lexus shuttle vehicles...chauffeured LS 460 L baby.

 

Getting an LS loaner is very rare. Most have ES or IS and some RX. I've never seen GS or LS.

 

very cool. great to see that lexus doesnt skimp in this area

 

Well at least one person answered my questions. Everyone else responded just to comment on the loaner. I should have never mentioned the LS I drove was a loaner.