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Old 08-15-13, 07:54 AM
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Default Trade 2007 LS for 2014 LS AWD

I'm considering trading my 2007 LS for a 2014 LS AWD.
I thoroughly enjoy my 2007 LS and have about 30,000 miles on it.
I wanted an AWD when i bought the 2007 but there was no indication such was being considered at that time.
The specs on the 2013, 2014 include many enhancements and options over the 2007 plus of course the AWD.
I have not test driven the 2013 and was wondering what those of you who have the 2013 and may also have had the 2007, 2008 etc. thought of the difference between those vehicles.
Thank you in advance for any comments you care to make.
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i have a 2013 LS AWD, but i have driven (not owned) 2007, 8, 10, 12 LS AWD. IMO the 13 rides and handles much better, the interior is very well put together, the audio has improved ( ML and premium ). IMO everything has improved. i'm enjoying the experience i've had so far with the 2013 LS AWD. don't get me wrong, i enjoyed driving the models mentioned also, but i think the improvements Lexus has made with the 2013 are on par with what's coming in the future for the LS model. few more tweaks and enhancements (interior and exterior) and the LS will be a force to reckon with.
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Thanks for the info,
Old 08-15-13, 12:46 PM
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Id say you cant go wrong. Its an amazing car as an 07 but imagine how many tweaks Lexus has made in 7 years. Its going to be great. So happy for you. May happy miles buddy
Old 08-15-13, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sydtoosic
i have a 2013 LS AWD, but i have driven (not owned) 2007, 8, 10, 12 LS AWD. IMO the 13 rides and handles much better, the interior is very well put together, the audio has improved ( ML and premium ). IMO everything has improved. i'm enjoying the experience i've had so far with the 2013 LS AWD. don't get me wrong, i enjoyed driving the models mentioned also, but i think the improvements Lexus has made with the 2013 are on par with what's coming in the future for the LS model. few more tweaks and enhancements (interior and exterior) and the LS will be a force to reckon with.
Delighted to hear about 2013 LS460 AWD compliments! Patiently waiting here (in Texas) for the out of state delivery through local dealership the 2013 LS460 AWD since no AWDs are available with preferred options in-state. Unloaded my 09 Porsche Cayenne GTS for 2013 LS460 AWD. BTW, I have been looking for custom fit all-weather trunk liner and front/rear mud-flaps for the 2013 LS460. Unable to locate a source so far. Any helpful leads? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by hkochat
Delighted to hear about 2013 LS460 AWD compliments! Patiently waiting here (in Texas) for the out of state delivery through local dealership the 2013 LS460 AWD since no AWDs are available with preferred options in-state. Unloaded my 09 Porsche Cayenne GTS for 2013 LS460 AWD. BTW, I have been looking for custom fit all-weather trunk liner and front/rear mud-flaps for the 2013 LS460. Unable to locate a source so far. Any helpful leads? Thanks.
eBay has the mud flaps but they are pretty expensive. 2012 2013 LEXUS LS460 LS600h AFTER GENUINE MUD SPRUSH GUARD FLAPS
Old 08-16-13, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by hkochat
.....I have been looking for custom fit all-weather trunk liner and front/rear mud-flaps for the 2013 LS460. Unable to locate a source so far. Any helpful leads? Thanks.
These guys are located in Chicago and do a huge business here and in other winter states. Definitely putting their floor mats in my wife's 2014 Highlander once we get it.
Old 08-16-13, 06:11 AM
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The WeatherTech folks should have one soon for the 2013+ models. Took them a little over a year to make the 2007-2012 LS460 version back when they first launched in late 2006/2007.

http://www.weathertech.com/lexus/2011/ls-2/cargo-liner/
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Get t he 2013 and dont look back tech improved quite a bit
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I am looking for a 2007 LS SWB up here n Ohio.
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