18 years of Lexus, no more
08-26-17, 09:41 PM
#1
Driver
Thread Starter
18 years of Lexus, no more
Sorry to say but I have left the Lexus family after 18 years.
I traded in my 2008 ls for an Audi A6 Prestige.
the Ls had 170k miles and was starting to use oil and other problems Had a 1999 gs 300 for a year then bought back by Lexus, then a 2000 Gs 300, best car I ever owned. My daughter sold it with 255k miles on it.
I spent about a year trying to convince my self to get another Ls or Gs. Drove the 17 ls and it felt like i was totally isolated from the road and car just to smooth and quiet.
Test drove the Gs F Sport and really liked driving it but i couldn't stand the front end of the car.
Hopefully I will be back in a couple of years. Maybe by then Lexus will figure out they are losing a lot of sales for their top end cars due to weird styling and out dated electronics
I traded in my 2008 ls for an Audi A6 Prestige.
the Ls had 170k miles and was starting to use oil and other problems Had a 1999 gs 300 for a year then bought back by Lexus, then a 2000 Gs 300, best car I ever owned. My daughter sold it with 255k miles on it.
I spent about a year trying to convince my self to get another Ls or Gs. Drove the 17 ls and it felt like i was totally isolated from the road and car just to smooth and quiet.
Test drove the Gs F Sport and really liked driving it but i couldn't stand the front end of the car.
Hopefully I will be back in a couple of years. Maybe by then Lexus will figure out they are losing a lot of sales for their top end cars due to weird styling and out dated electronics
08-26-17, 11:01 PM
#2
Its hard to stay loyal to Lexus nowadays I agree
The only Lexus that I love is the LS, other then that they got nothing that interests me
Es is lame
GS is ugly
IS too small
RC is a Honda accord with a lexus badge
LC very nice but way out of my price range
and I'm not an SUV guy so that is it for me really
Thankfully I have room to move up to a newer LS as time goes on, as I only have an 08...maybe next ill get a 13+ if I'm lucky enough
The only Lexus that I love is the LS, other then that they got nothing that interests me
Es is lame
GS is ugly
IS too small
RC is a Honda accord with a lexus badge
LC very nice but way out of my price range
and I'm not an SUV guy so that is it for me really
Thankfully I have room to move up to a newer LS as time goes on, as I only have an 08...maybe next ill get a 13+ if I'm lucky enough
08-26-17, 11:23 PM
#3
Sorry to say but I have left the Lexus family after 18 years.
I traded in my 2008 ls for an Audi A6 Prestige.
the Ls had 170k miles and was starting to use oil and other problems Had a 1999 gs 300 for a year then bought back by Lexus, then a 2000 Gs 300, best car I ever owned. My daughter sold it with 255k miles on it.
I spent about a year trying to convince my self to get another Ls or Gs. Drove the 17 ls and it felt like i was totally isolated from the road and car just to smooth and quiet.
Test drove the Gs F Sport and really liked driving it but i couldn't stand the front end of the car.
Hopefully I will be back in a couple of years. Maybe by then Lexus will figure out they are losing a lot of sales for their top end cars due to weird styling and out dated electronics
I traded in my 2008 ls for an Audi A6 Prestige.
the Ls had 170k miles and was starting to use oil and other problems Had a 1999 gs 300 for a year then bought back by Lexus, then a 2000 Gs 300, best car I ever owned. My daughter sold it with 255k miles on it.
I spent about a year trying to convince my self to get another Ls or Gs. Drove the 17 ls and it felt like i was totally isolated from the road and car just to smooth and quiet.
Test drove the Gs F Sport and really liked driving it but i couldn't stand the front end of the car.
Hopefully I will be back in a couple of years. Maybe by then Lexus will figure out they are losing a lot of sales for their top end cars due to weird styling and out dated electronics
08-28-17, 02:32 PM
#4
I agree all corporations seems to be changing for worst and nothing is like it used to be but I still love my LS 460L.
08-28-17, 02:58 PM
#5
Lexus Fanatic
Audi makes great cars, but I would have a hard time going from the LS to an A6 because of the more pedestrian interior trimmings of the A6, thats a big reason I got the GS instead of the A6 in 2012 I could go to an A8 no problem.
Originally Posted by USLEX
Still love my LS600 but to me the main problem is the Lexus Corporate to help with automobile problems and retain customers isn't like it used to be.
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08-28-17, 04:09 PM
#7
There is such a thing as "newer is better" , even if the design is a little off, the fact its the newer model and the upgraded version of what we have somehow convinces the mind its better
I spent years mocking the C6 corvette on the vette forum, and now years later I'm trying to buy one LOL
Its not always like that though, my first Lexus was a 93 sc400, and I really hated the new design of the sc430's and many years later I still haven't warmed up too it
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08-28-17, 04:24 PM
#8
Congratulations on your A6. I went to an A8 after looking at some 13+ 460's. The 460 just did not excite me like the A8. They are not as reliable as Lexus, I think this is common knowledge but what other brand is? They have come a long way and are the best German car available. This is why Consumer Reports gives great scores. Even the 7 series has improved a lot over the past few years. The S class trails the pack but are lovely when running which still is not that often... lol Anyway, enjoy your new ride.
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08-28-17, 05:15 PM
#9
Lexus Fanatic
I like the spindle when it's restrained. I like it on my LS, I like it on the upcoming 5LS. I like it on the refresh 6ES, I like it on the LX. Hate the RX, hate the NX, hate the GX, the IS is okay, hate the refresh GS. I like the RC, I like the LC...
08-28-17, 07:14 PM
#10
Driver
Thread Starter
Thats what the LS is supposed to be lol
Audi makes great cars, but I would have a hard time going from the LS to an A6 because of the more pedestrian interior trimmings of the A6, thats a big reason I got the GS instead of the A6 in 2012 I could go to an A8 no problem.
This is definitely true. Service is a far cry from what it used to be.
Audi makes great cars, but I would have a hard time going from the LS to an A6 because of the more pedestrian interior trimmings of the A6, thats a big reason I got the GS instead of the A6 in 2012 I could go to an A8 no problem.
This is definitely true. Service is a far cry from what it used to be.
08-28-17, 07:16 PM
#11
Lexus Fanatic
It's more the feel of the interior and he materials. The A6 is a class below he LS after all.
08-28-17, 09:08 PM
#14
As I said before, the LS deserves a more elegant classy look which this recent iteration of the spindle grill on the LS does not. I think it is fine to good looking for the sportier models.
08-28-17, 09:28 PM
#15
Lexus Fanatic
To each their own...I think my 15 is a great looking car.