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LS vs RX 450

Old Jun 22, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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I've been browsing for a new vehicle. The dealer had quite a few nice used LS460s, but I was also considering a RX450h considering the very good gas mileage and possibility of getting AWD.

I also saw a reasonably priced LS600hL, but couldnt justify the premium for roughly the same MPG. (Though I'd love to have one).

For anyone that's driven both, how would you compare the two?
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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Oh, and one question on the LS: is the new navigation (with live updates) like the RX a possibility? What MY would it work on?
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you mean between the rx450h and the ls460? i think the rx450h is quieter coz' of the hybrid, but keep in mind rx450h is kind of on the low end of the lexus lineup, where ls460 is the higher end. i think ls460 has better fit and finish. ride wise i also like the ls460 more, more powerful and better response
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Personally I stringy dislike the RX, I could never get comfortable in it and the driving dynamics are way off my everyday standards...the LS is a totally different monster...
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Originally Posted by tenshu2k
Oh, and one question on the LS: is the new navigation (with live updates) like the RX a possibility? What MY would it work on?
2010+ ls460 will have the same nav generation as the rx. the control is different (touch screen vs remote touch), but the system is teh same
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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If you're buying a new car, this is not the best time to buy any of Lexus sedan cars. Lexus is introducing radical changes in most of their cars.

Have you seen the concept design of the new RX? After seeing few pictures of the new GS & RX, the current RX model seemed to have come from a museum.

This is just my opinion.
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