You know, after paying more attention to the 7 Series for the past couple of weeks, I've noticed that 75% of 7ers I've seen have been the 740i. If that's any indication of the market opinion on flagships with V6s, maybe the V6 LS will do fine (it will).

 

As an outsider who was considering an LS and an A8, I ended up with an A8L, 3.0T. It is a supercharged six with plenty of torque for this retired 66 yr. old. Fuel mileage is excellent, as well.

 

I'm under the impression if the new LS will have a twin turbo owners wouldn't be able to tell the difference from a V-8.

 

I think the car looks elegant. I love the lay out. Unfortunately I don’t care much for Lexus Navi system.As far as the engine, it’s no way I would bring a butter knife to a gun fight. I don’t care if the car is faster or nimbler in the corner. It’s Lexus top dog. The car should have a V8 option. This is why a lot people say Japanese car companies copy the German brands. This is nothing new, it’s been done. Yes, the other luxury brands offer a V6. But they also offer a V8 and V12. If I was in the market for a LS. I would definitely wait for the V8 version.

 

Yet the LS460 maintains the LS's high level of reliability ratings from every publication and ratings outlet I've seen. Interesting.

Have faith guys, it will be a very refined, very reliable vehicle.

 

Love it...going to be an amazing car!

 

I think this new LS is going to do wonders for the brand and within its segment. Lexus quality, thoroughly modern, lots of tech, comfort and good looks. The TT V6 is no big deal. Its clearly much more powerful than the outgoing eight. The market likes TT six's right now. We purchased a new body Maserati Quattroporte (special ordered exactly how we wanted it) and choose the TT V6 motor back in 2014. The motor was more than adequate for the car. Plenty of power, excellent sound and great fuel economy. The turbo lag was my only issue that should have not been present. Ferrari is building great turbo charged motors with zero or nearly zero turbo lag, so why not Maserati I thought. Hopefully Lexus has taken care of the main (if not the only?) negative to a TT V6 motor. So far, I like what I see and look forward to getting to drive the new LS500 in the future.

 

True, in the short term, since that is what most of the rating publications measure. I haven't seen many go past 3 or 4 years. Lexus techs, on the other hand, see the true long term reliability outside that short time period.

 

Not going to make this another LS430 vs LS460 thread. It's tired.

 

That wasn't my intent.

My point was that Lexus is getting away from what made the LS successful to begin with. The 400 and 430 were cars that you could feel good about owning well outside of warranty. I don't think people feel as confident with the 460. After all the issues with my 460L, I certainly wouldn't own one outside of warranty. And now a twin turbo V6? I'll wait to see the engine specs, but that certainly doesn't make me feel more confidence in long term reliability.

 

I think you're wrong about that. That may be the mentality in the LS430 forum but not in here. Look at all the members here who own older 460s well out of warranty...the vast majority of members in the LS460 forum own LS460s out of warranty...almost all of them actually. We just had a great member come from having put 350,000 miles on his older GS and just bought a CPO LS460...it will be out of warranty in no time. I have no more concern owning my LS460 out of warranty than I did my LS430. Obviously the additional technology comes into play, but having also had decade plus old Lexus vehicles with navigation screens, etc...that concerns me less. If I keep my LS out of the lease and out of warranty would I buy an extended warranty? I might because of the technology, luck of the draw. I did for my LS430 and ES300 also. Didn't for the LS400 but it was a much simpler car, no navigation.

Having owned Lexus vehicles for approaching 20 years, I have enough confidence in the brand that I feel confident they can make a reliable TTV6 for the LS500.

 

All automobile manufactures must change and it just part of the times. Lexus is known for it reliability and the new LS will do well and you will always have loyal customers who wouldn't drive anything else. Personally I wouldn't want to own any late model high end vehicle without a warranty. Long term reliability works well for the LS and have been proven by Lexus although it can have issues like all manufactures.

 

I just came back from the Washington Auto Show and couldn't believe that the LS500 was absent. That was one of the main reasons why I decided ti go. The Lexus reps said it will be showcased in Chicago, due to a larger audience, and New York. Washington, Dc is one of the nost powerful, influential, and affluent areas in the world. Can anyone give me a better reason why DC was skipped?

 

Why would you expect it would be at the DC show?

You have to understand the DC show is not an industry show, its not an "important" show like Detroit, or New York, or Chicago LA, or Geneva or etc. Its just a local show. Thats why it will be in Chicago, because thats a real industry show.

The DC show never gets just released cars like that. I was surprised it had a new Camry, and that it had a Kia Stinger.

 

Makes sense. I just assumed that this area would have been a great audience for it to be shown. DC is worthy of a reveal. It's not like we're talking about Memphis, Tennessee or Pittsburgh, PA (no disrespect for citizens of those cities). But I am ignorant to the inner workings of the auto industry so I'll defer to you.