Bye to the LS
05-02-19, 07:56 PM
#1
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Bye to the LS
Hey all, long time no post for me!
I always check back from
time to see who posting from when I was a frequent poster/contributor, and see how my buddies are coming along... Chris, Steve, Double, *****, Tee, JITTY and a good few others. This forum is second to none in my humble opinion.
Anyway, I’m posting because as of last Saturday, I traded in my 07 L. No problems and by far the best car I’ve ever owned. I absolutely loved the car but just had an itch for something newer.
The few things:
-Rattle somewhere in the front end suspension (no one could ever figure out what it was)
-Needed new tires soon (Cinturato pluses were excellent)!
-Car was starting to consume a little oil (125+ on the odo)
That’s it!
I owned it for 4 years and 4 months. Again-excellent car and I will definitely go back.
I traded it in for a just off lease ‘16 CPO Audi A8 L 3.0T. It’s a tech laden simply beautiful car on the inside. But make no mistake about it, after living with it for almost a week, even in comparison to my 12 year old Lexus, the ride is nice.. but it’s not an LS.
Ill still be here from time to time, and thank you to everyone who made and makes this place so special.
I always check back from
time to see who posting from when I was a frequent poster/contributor, and see how my buddies are coming along... Chris, Steve, Double, *****, Tee, JITTY and a good few others. This forum is second to none in my humble opinion.
Anyway, I’m posting because as of last Saturday, I traded in my 07 L. No problems and by far the best car I’ve ever owned. I absolutely loved the car but just had an itch for something newer.
The few things:
-Rattle somewhere in the front end suspension (no one could ever figure out what it was)
-Needed new tires soon (Cinturato pluses were excellent)!
-Car was starting to consume a little oil (125+ on the odo)
That’s it!
I owned it for 4 years and 4 months. Again-excellent car and I will definitely go back.
I traded it in for a just off lease ‘16 CPO Audi A8 L 3.0T. It’s a tech laden simply beautiful car on the inside. But make no mistake about it, after living with it for almost a week, even in comparison to my 12 year old Lexus, the ride is nice.. but it’s not an LS.
Ill still be here from time to time, and thank you to everyone who made and makes this place so special.
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05-03-19, 07:38 AM
#3
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CRowe14
Don't be a stranger. Good Luck and Enjoy the Audi
Dennis
Don't be a stranger. Good Luck and Enjoy the Audi
Dennis
05-03-19, 09:26 AM
#6
Lexus Fanatic
Congrats on the A8, always had a soft spot for A8's particularly their interior designs though I don't care for the brand new one out now at all.
It is a car I would consider getting a extended warranty for though if you can find a fairly affordable one.
It is a car I would consider getting a extended warranty for though if you can find a fairly affordable one.
05-03-19, 09:09 PM
#7
Lexus Fanatic
Crowe!! Long time indeed! I really enjoyed the banter we shared among those you mentioned (and others).
Like you, I too moved on. A '17 SHO which I am really loving. I wish you much luck with your A8. A truly beautiful car. If I was to ever go back to a German Marque, an Audi would be it.
I am frequenting the forum here as well. The SHO forums are BORING. Not at all the same type of crowd either. I miss the exchanges here. Very fond memories.
Like you, I too moved on. A '17 SHO which I am really loving. I wish you much luck with your A8. A truly beautiful car. If I was to ever go back to a German Marque, an Audi would be it.
I am frequenting the forum here as well. The SHO forums are BORING. Not at all the same type of crowd either. I miss the exchanges here. Very fond memories.
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05-04-19, 07:38 AM
#9
Lexus Test Driver
That's awesome congrats! Any pics of the A8? I've been trying to set myself up so I can start leasing these things (maybe a CPO lease if available) and would be interested in knowing how you like your A8 compared to your LS. Enjoy!
05-04-19, 10:06 AM
#10
Lexus Fanatic
Congrats!! Yeah post some pics!
05-04-19, 11:31 AM
#11
Just get an S8, haha. Also, the newer A8 is a big upgrade to the previous A8. Some people claim not to like it, but its technology and ride are multiple steps above the third generation models and are definitely better than the LS. The suspension technology is awesome, too, with cameras that detect the surface imperfections to preload the suspension.
05-05-19, 08:02 AM
#12
Lexus Fanatic
I've driven the new A8 a couple times, obviously the interior, technology, etc are better than the LS460, without the high end suspension options though (which are very rare) it doesn't ride any better than the LS though.
05-05-19, 11:01 AM
#13
Pole Position
Congrats Crowe! Thought you left a long time ago. Will miss your contributions...always seemed like a good guy.
Good luck with the A8, nice cars, always been a fan of those things.
Good luck with the A8, nice cars, always been a fan of those things.
05-05-19, 11:08 AM
#14
Congrats and I wish you good luck with the new car!
05-05-19, 02:20 PM
#15
Lexus Fanatic
I always see you say this, but I cannot agree. The suspension is definitely better in both the A8L and the S550/S560, and that's even with bigger wheels. Not by a huge margin, but it's definitely better air vs air. And, of course, the technology one blow the LS460L away.
Just a few weeks ago drove my colleagues S550 100 miles and then got right back into my LS460L.