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Under 21
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Between 30 and 41
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31.30%
Between 40 and 51
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16.03%
Between 50 and 61
26
19.85%
Between 60 and 71
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13.74%
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 12:31 PM
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I'm also a member of the Dutch Lexus forum (I'm a moderator on that forum, sorry), most members there say "the LS is for old men"
Are they right? How old are you? I'm 50.
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 12:42 PM
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Sorry, I strongly disagree. Im late 30's and though I enjoy a "fun" car, nothing is more enjoyable or relaxing than a well-made, quiet, smooth vehicle with a very refined drivetrain. I think the car is stellar. Obviously not for everyone, but I actually think the LS would make a believer out of people (including a younger demographic) who "think" they'd have no interest in driving an LS. This car really needs to be driven in order to fully appreciate it.
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 12:43 PM
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I'm late 30s and my friends do call it a grandpa car but that's what I wanted. I wanted to able to just relax and cruise in comfort so that's why I got, plus I always wanted one.
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 12:43 PM
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Nope. Owned first one in late 20's and loved them ever since.
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 02:40 PM
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I'll be 55 in April. Certainly the LS appeals to an older crowd IN GENERAL, but theres 70 year olds driving Corvettes and 20 year olds driving LS's, so.....

What I like about my LS is the crazy good stereo (ML), gadgetry and power the V8 LS provides - things which most "old people" don't care about.

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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 03:33 PM
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I'm 45 and fortunate to own every generation of the LS over the last 20+ years.
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 04:30 PM
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65 and have owned Lexus vehicles for 25 years.

"I see old people in Corvettes"

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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 05:53 PM
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It definitely is for old men over 25
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 07:05 PM
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Looks like the date ranges are literally between (don't include) the minimum and maximum ages, e.g. age between 20 and 31 means ages 21 through 30.
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 07:37 PM
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I disagree.
51 now but I bought my LS 2 years ago.
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 07:55 PM
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74, Lexus for three years.
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Old Mar 17, 2017 | 08:07 PM
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I can understand the perception, especially in the 1990s. But quality never goes out of style. I'm 38 now but I've wanted an LS back when I was 25...I just couldn't afford one back then. Plus, the later gen LS enfused some sportiness and can definitely appeal to a younger demographic.
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 07:18 AM
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67 mostly because I can. When we go on long trips which we do a lot I want to arrive feeling like I just had the time of my life and the LS provides that type of feeling.

Dennis
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 07:51 AM
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I bought my first Lexus at 42. This is my 4th Lexus and I just turned 65.
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Old Mar 18, 2017 | 08:24 AM
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63 I bought my 91 LS400 in 2000 when I was about 46. No need to change it out for 16 years because I was in love. I drove stodgy rear wheel drive Volvos for 20 years before that also. Finally I gave in because I was too lazy to look for the A/C leak.
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