Author Topic: Used Vehicle Review: Lexus LS, 2007-2015 (Read 144841 times)

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2016, 03:41:57 pm »

Quote from: revalations on March 18, 2016, 11:19:13 am

If a good deal on a 460 ever came my way I'd likely pull the trigger. Very rare to see any on the used car market though. My guess is these cars get kept in their original family forever. A few years back I found a minty black 1995 LS400 with 140k for $6500 being sold by its original owner. I regret no buying that car.

Yeah not many with that kind of mileage. A few around here, 2007 with 117k for around $17k.

johngenx · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2016, 04:02:47 pm »

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Lexus/LS/CALGARY/Alberta/19_9172135_/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=1_15_8

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2016, 04:10:44 pm »

Quote from: johngenx on March 18, 2016, 04:02:47 pm

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Lexus/LS/CALGARY/Alberta/19_9172135_/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=1_15_8

Is it worth the $5k in savings to get one with 90k more, same year?

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Lexus/LS/Milton/Ontario/5_25686756_ON20090715110843576/?ursrc=hl&showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=2_15_6

EV Dan · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2016, 04:11:09 pm »

Quote from: johngenx on March 18, 2016, 04:02:47 pm

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Lexus/LS/CALGARY/Alberta/19_9172135_/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=1_15_8

No Nav but also no air suspension to worry about. Seems to be a well cared for car. This generation had a 5 spd auto until 2004 refresh, when it became a 6 spd. Dooo it

johngenx · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2016, 04:17:36 pm »

The Nav systems from back then are not all that great anyway - and yeah, no air suspension - a bonus for some.

$12K isn't a terrible price if the car's history is as good as the seller says. Might knock a few bucks off even. The 4.3L -5spAT combo is superb.

rrocket · « **Reply #25 on:** March 18, 2016, 10:39:41 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on March 18, 2016, 07:07:53 am

Just an outstanding vehicle.

Ron - a link to your purchase thread on the LS please?

http://www.autos.ca/forum/index.php?topic=95163.0

safristi · « **Reply #26 on:** March 19, 2016, 08:08:10 am »

Y'all will need a Saf Showfer..fer yer Bling Mobile....I clean up real good and don't tell tales outta skool...

ONLY available for the rear massage models....whilst client "negotiates Dark Pools and shadow banking thingies" i need down time with Petulla Clark

quadzilla · « **Reply #27 on:** March 19, 2016, 08:19:52 am »

Having had the opportunity to drive Rrocket's car I can say I came away very impress and understand why people seek these out. It doesn't drive like a large car and the quality is obvious the second you get in it. Really made me wish I needed one as I would really enjoy driving it with all the hwy miles I do. Or maybe just the GS F-Sport would suit me better. Or if I found bags of money, the GS-F.

KD · « **Reply #28 on:** March 19, 2016, 08:40:15 am »

Quote from: quadzilla on March 19, 2016, 08:19:52 am

Having had the opportunity to drive Rrocket's car I can say I came away very impress and understand why people seek these out. It doesn't drive like a large car and the quality is obvious the second you get in it. Really made me wish I needed one as I would really enjoy driving it with all the hwy miles I do. Or maybe just the GS F-Sport would suit me better. Or if I found bags of money, the GS-F.

I've read some reviews claiming that as the GS is a newer design it actually has better seats and cockpit design than the LS. I've only driven the first gen LS and haven't driven any GS yet.

I was really surprised at how compliant the ride was in the old LS. I was expecting a floaty ride without any feedback, but it was actually quite communicative for its size.

Jaeger · « **Reply #29 on:** March 19, 2016, 10:05:13 am »

Quote from: quadzilla on March 19, 2016, 08:19:52 am

Having had the opportunity to drive Rrocket's car I can say I came away very impress and understand why people seek these out. It doesn't drive like a large car and the quality is obvious the second you get in it. Really made me wish I needed one as I would really enjoy driving it with all the hwy miles I do. Or maybe just the GS F-Sport would suit me better. Or if I found bags of money, the GS-F.

Cool beans. When did you drive it bro?

mixmanmash · « **Reply #30 on:** March 19, 2016, 10:09:10 am »

I really like the LS and they are a relative bargain used at about 4-5 years old. So tempting.

Really interested to see what the next gen LS brings.

quadzilla · « **Reply #31 on:** March 19, 2016, 10:34:51 am »

Quote from: Jaeger on March 19, 2016, 10:05:13 am

Quote from: quadzilla on March 19, 2016, 08:19:52 am
Having had the opportunity to drive Rrocket's car I can say I came away very impress and understand why people seek these out. It doesn't drive like a large car and the quality is obvious the second you get in it. Really made me wish I needed one as I would really enjoy driving it with all the hwy miles I do. Or maybe just the GS F-Sport would suit me better. Or if I found bags of money, the GS-F.

Cool beans. When did you drive it bro?

It was around New Years as I was down in Windsor visiting family then. Dropped Rrocket a note saying I would be in town so lets get together. He graciously offered to drive and let me get some road time in his LS. So the big spender I am, I paid for breakfast.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 19, 2016, 10:44:44 am »

Quote from: quadzilla on March 19, 2016, 10:34:51 am

Quote from: Jaeger on March 19, 2016, 10:05:13 am
Quote from: quadzilla on March 19, 2016, 08:19:52 am
Having had the opportunity to drive Rrocket's car I can say I came away very impress and understand why people seek these out. It doesn't drive like a large car and the quality is obvious the second you get in it. Really made me wish I needed one as I would really enjoy driving it with all the hwy miles I do. Or maybe just the GS F-Sport would suit me better. Or if I found bags of money, the GS-F.

Cool beans. When did you drive it bro?

It was around New Years as I was down in Windsor visiting family then. Dropped Rrocket a note saying I would be in town so lets get together. He graciously offered to drive and let me get some road time in his LS. So the big spender I am, I paid for breakfast.

coffee and a donut, going through the drive thru at Tims? Eating in the LS!!!

quadzilla · « **Reply #33 on:** March 19, 2016, 10:56:24 am »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on March 19, 2016, 10:44:44 am

Quote from: quadzilla on March 19, 2016, 10:34:51 am
Quote from: Jaeger on March 19, 2016, 10:05:13 am
Quote from: quadzilla on March 19, 2016, 08:19:52 am
Having had the opportunity to drive Rrocket's car I can say I came away very impress and understand why people seek these out. It doesn't drive like a large car and the quality is obvious the second you get in it. Really made me wish I needed one as I would really enjoy driving it with all the hwy miles I do. Or maybe just the GS F-Sport would suit me better. Or if I found bags of money, the GS-F.

Cool beans. When did you drive it bro?

It was around New Years as I was down in Windsor visiting family then. Dropped Rrocket a note saying I would be in town so lets get together. He graciously offered to drive and let me get some road time in his LS. So the big spender I am, I paid for breakfast.

coffee and a donut, going through the drive thru at Tims? Eating in the LS!!!

In the back seat with the massagers on and the tunes cranked.

EV Dan · « **Reply #34 on:** March 19, 2016, 12:43:37 pm »

Quote from: quadzilla on March 19, 2016, 10:56:24 am

Quote from: Solstice2006 on March 19, 2016, 10:44:44 am
Quote from: quadzilla on March 19, 2016, 10:34:51 am
Quote from: Jaeger on March 19, 2016, 10:05:13 am
Quote from: quadzilla on March 19, 2016, 08:19:52 am
Having had the opportunity to drive Rrocket's car I can say I came away very impress and understand why people seek these out. It doesn't drive like a large car and the quality is obvious the second you get in it. Really made me wish I needed one as I would really enjoy driving it with all the hwy miles I do. Or maybe just the GS F-Sport would suit me better. Or if I found bags of money, the GS-F.

Cool beans. When did you drive it bro?

It was around New Years as I was down in Windsor visiting family then. Dropped Rrocket a note saying I would be in town so lets get together. He graciously offered to drive and let me get some road time in his LS. So the big spender I am, I paid for breakfast.

coffee and a donut, going through the drive thru at Tims? Eating in the LS!!!

In the back seat with the massagers on and the tunes cranked.

Eminem? I think we got the picture

safristi · « **Reply #35 on:** March 19, 2016, 12:45:07 pm »

Oh I always tho't ya were a Bourgeoiuse Biker dude...

..Timmies is as timid does..............try a real Cawfee..wot size Crank....

Jaeger · « **Reply #36 on:** March 19, 2016, 02:25:03 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on March 18, 2016, 10:39:41 pm

Quote from: Jaeger on March 18, 2016, 07:07:53 am
Just an outstanding vehicle.

Ron - a link to your purchase thread on the LS please?
http://www.autos.ca/forum/index.php?topic=95163.0

Thanks man - fantastic ride. Should have checked it out when you were here.

rrocket · « **Reply #37 on:** March 19, 2016, 03:15:42 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on March 19, 2016, 02:25:03 pm

Quote from: rrocket on March 18, 2016, 10:39:41 pm
Quote from: Jaeger on March 18, 2016, 07:07:53 am
Just an outstanding vehicle.

Ron - a link to your purchase thread on the LS please?
http://www.autos.ca/forum/index.php?topic=95163.0

Thanks man - fantastic ride. Should have checked it out when you were here.

Yea, I'd have let you take it for a spin...Vmango did!

NormT · « **Reply #38 on:** March 20, 2016, 07:29:42 am »

Late model LS reviews are saying the current cars are not up to early model standards on Kelly Blue Book Consumer Reviews. This car is not without problems with a score of lower than 8 out of 10 on their scale.

But the older models have received good reviews and the blog sphere there is one LS approaching one-million mile mark. They say when everyone else was spending about $1,000,000 to develop a car in the 1990's, Lexus spent twelve times that it is so over engineered.

rrocket · « **Reply #39 on:** March 20, 2016, 10:47:52 am »

Quote from: NormT on March 20, 2016, 07:29:42 am

Late model LS reviews are saying the current cars are not up to early model standards on Kelly Blue Book Consumer Reviews. This car is not without problems with a score of lower than 8 out of 10 on their scale.

But the older models have received good reviews and the blog sphere there is one LS approaching one-million mile mark. They say when everyone else was spending about $1,000,000 to develop a car in the 1990's, Lexus spent twelve times that it is so over engineered.

That was somewhat part of the thinking when I got my LS. It was still essentially an upgraded LS400 platform. Everything changed with the LS460 though.