Moving from a 1999 LS400 to a 2007 LS460
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
From: NC
Moving from a 1999 LS400 to a 2007 LS460
Hello All,
I have been on this forum for some time but not a major contributor at any point. I have been driving and enjoying my 1999 LS400 for 6+ years now. The car has had extremely minimal issues to this point but it had become time to upgrade. I have been looking on and off for about a year for a replacement. I have driven a few 2010's a 2011 and a 2012 but all of them had some song and dance story or just didn't feel right. I had the opportunity to drive a 2007, 1 owner, garage kept vehicle, and it drove like a dream. I was surprised how solid the 2007 felt compared to even some of the newer models that I have driven.
In any case, I cannot wait to pick the car up and become a contributing member to these forums. Thanks for the space and pics will follow.
I have been on this forum for some time but not a major contributor at any point. I have been driving and enjoying my 1999 LS400 for 6+ years now. The car has had extremely minimal issues to this point but it had become time to upgrade. I have been looking on and off for about a year for a replacement. I have driven a few 2010's a 2011 and a 2012 but all of them had some song and dance story or just didn't feel right. I had the opportunity to drive a 2007, 1 owner, garage kept vehicle, and it drove like a dream. I was surprised how solid the 2007 felt compared to even some of the newer models that I have driven.
In any case, I cannot wait to pick the car up and become a contributing member to these forums. Thanks for the space and pics will follow.
Trending Topics
Lead Lap
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 524
Likes: 39
From: Knoxville, Tennessee
Very nice indeed. I too recently purchased a 2007 SWB LS460. I believe Black Sapphire Pearl is a relatively rare color as I and many others here have the Obsidian Black, but yours is the first I have read about lately in the Black Sapphire Pearl.
How many miles and what options? Looks awesome from the shot provided and look forward to seeing other pictures! I went from a 430 to the 460, but my time in the 430 was less than 6 months so nothing compared to 6 years.
The 400 is a stone cold classic, that said, even the 2007 looks like a contemporary car and to a non car person could pass for a newish car. That is decidedly a big advantage when purchasing the first year of a model that while not expected to have gone 10 years, would have been thought to go 5-6 years.
I know some caution against purchasing the first year, but from spending a great deal of time going over maintenance records on 460's between 2007-2010, there are very few 2007 specific issues. I think the Valve Spring recall might have just been a 2007 thing, but for some reason I am thinking some 2008's might too have needed the fix.
How many miles and what options? Looks awesome from the shot provided and look forward to seeing other pictures! I went from a 430 to the 460, but my time in the 430 was less than 6 months so nothing compared to 6 years.
The 400 is a stone cold classic, that said, even the 2007 looks like a contemporary car and to a non car person could pass for a newish car. That is decidedly a big advantage when purchasing the first year of a model that while not expected to have gone 10 years, would have been thought to go 5-6 years.
I know some caution against purchasing the first year, but from spending a great deal of time going over maintenance records on 460's between 2007-2010, there are very few 2007 specific issues. I think the Valve Spring recall might have just been a 2007 thing, but for some reason I am thinking some 2008's might too have needed the fix.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 411
Likes: 10
From: SF Bay Area
I upgraded from a 168K mile '97 LS400 Coach Edition to a 2012 LS460 Sport Edition about 8 mo. ago. Loved my LS400, but there's no looking back and clearly no comparison. The 460 Sport drives like a dream, even though I don't drive it very sporty.
Moderator
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 2,498
Likes: 244
From: Milwaukee, Wi
Don't discount the 430, guys... There are many people who believe the 430 was the Zenith of the LS line. Granted, they're getting on in years now, but between a 2006 low mileage 3rd gen or a 2007 4th gen, I think I would take the 06. That being said, I feel both generations look better than mine... 
Lead Lap
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 524
Likes: 39
From: Knoxville, Tennessee
Don't discount the 430, guys... There are many people who believe the 430 was the Zenith of the LS line. Granted, they're getting on in years now, but between a 2006 low mileage 3rd gen or a 2007 4th gen, I think I would take the 06. That being said, I feel both generations look better than mine...
They are fantastic cars no doubt. I just love the way the 460 looks comparatively and very much prefer the overall driving experience. In addition, the difference in Mark Levinson systems is of a magnitude not easily described.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 5,371
Likes: 526
From: BC Canada
Don't discount the 430, guys... There are many people who believe the 430 was the Zenith of the LS line. Granted, they're getting on in years now, but between a 2006 low mileage 3rd gen or a 2007 4th gen, I think I would take the 06. That being said, I feel both generations look better than mine...
Pole Position
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,210
Likes: 348
From: Tennessee
You'll be very happy with the 460. I wish I could have gone directly to the 460 from my 400, but I didn't want to spend that much money. I went with the 430 and while it was an ok car, I never cared for it as much as my 400. I LOVE my 460.