Used 2014 Lexus LS 460 Base Sedan Review
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Weird engine knocking at idle and low speeds
Steve K, Santa Rosa, CA, 07/03/2019
2014 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
My mechanic says there is a major problem with the engine that should be covered by the Lexus warranty. The dealer agreed that the noise is not normal, and had the regional Lexus rep look at it. He said that the sound was normal! Nobody reviews this car and says there is a "normal" knocking noise coming from the engine. It appears Lexus claims that they sell a luxury vehicle for over … $70,000 that sounds like a Model T. I am know trying to get some resolution from Lexus to try and remedy this problem and back up their product. Does anyone have a suggestion on who to contact at Lexus?
Just lovely
OnnoV, 12/06/2019
2014 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
I came out of a 2001 LS430 and after testing a 2012 I felt I really should try a 2014 LS460 as recommended online on the lexus owners site. It was the right thing to do: It handles very nicely (no its is not a sports car but unless you like to drive on the limit often it fits the bill). Against the 2001 which is boaty, this is just lovely. Fuel consumption is not bad but not great … neither - even if you drive in ECO setting. Flip side.....you drive a 4.6L V8 with 380 horses - you want them to run they need to eat. The comfort setting is super smooth and unless you press the accelerator, its very quiet. The seats are divine and supportive and very comfortable (I am 6'6"). The steering wheel gets close but given my built (living on stilts) it would have been nice to see it move out a bit further. When you press the accelerator IT GOES and that is good enough for anyone who actually is buying one. The other thing is the built quality, which is tremendous. Again Lexus continues to provide car that you can buy used and does not require you to have bottomless pockets to repair, unlike its competitors (had a S500 1991-1999 gen which was bullitt proof - now I would not touch one again). Reliability is key for many buyers/drivers, strangely (is it? :( ) most manufacturers make theirs cars less so. I had read some negative feedback on the use of the mouse to manipulate the screen. It works just fine, all you have to do is put in a little effort to get used to it.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Lexus LS 460 Base Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Fabulously quiet
- Pro:impressively smooth ride quality
- Pro:painstaking construction
- Pro:unrivaled backseat with Executive Class package
- Pro:strong reputation for reliability.
- Con:Slower than rival European-brand sedans
- Con:soft and imprecise handling
- Con:Remote Touch interface is distracting to use
- Con:so-so fuel economy.
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