New to the forum, and to Lexus. I'm thinking about getting a 08 or 09 LS. Could you guys please give me the highs and lows of both of these vehicles. I've read all the reviews, and seen all the reviews, but I want to hear from the folks driving them everyday. I'm leaning more towards the '09, simply b/c it looks like you can adjust the suspension. But if I can find an '08 with low miles I may have to jump on it. Thanks for the help.

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08-09 doesn't have difference in suspension. for normal springs/shocks, they have avs i believe. otherwise they have the air suspension.

 

The only major difference between an '08 & an '09 LS460's is that the '09 isn't included in Lexus valve spring recall if it is something you don't want to do/be done on your potential car.

Another small difference is the passenger seat memory buttons that is available on the '09 onward.

 

Thanks. Anyone else have anything to say?

 

The only other difference I can think of is the 09 will have a later version of the nav system. I don't remember which year dropped the "I agree" screen.

 

they dropped it in 08

 

Is that when they started using Eclipse's nav? I have an Eclipse h/u in my current vehicle. The nav screen in the LS/GS is identical to mine. Someone told me a few months ago, that Eclipse signed a contract with Lexus/Toyota. I would assume it's true.

 

I also thought you could adjust the ride on the 09's. I.E. comfort/normal/sport. Do the 08's have that option?

 

07 08 both have those options. i think you either have avs or air suspension allowing those adjustment. can't remember if avs is an option or standard equipment, but it's hard to imagine a ls460 without avs

 

True. Cool, man. Thanks for the help and answers folks.