2008 Lexus LS 460 Consumer Reviews

Nearly Flawless

Written by: Dave D on 07/16/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

This is my 4th Lexus and my first LS and it won't be my last. This is a true work of art and a brilliant machine. The car rockets from zero to 60, opens up and is cruise-like at 70 MPH plus. The ride is so quiet and serene it is easy to forget you are actually in a car even at high speeds. The LS is unbelievably quiet even at all speeds & in the city. Even driving at 50 MPH with the sun roof open is quieter than most vehicle with a closed sunroof. The interior is impeccable and is likely nicer than many living rooms you will encounter. The car surrounds you in luxury at every turn from the plush heated/vented seats and roomy feel to the easy to reach controls and tech features. Overall a gem.

Favorite Features

Mark Levinson is utterly brilliant in this vehicle, large screen for nav unit, power trunk, rear sunshade, parking sensors great for tight garage parking, backup camera and bluetooth sound quality is top notch.

Suggested Improvements

Voice activated navigation needs improvement and would like to see more rim & tire option packages for a vehicle in this price range. The stock rim is bland at best.

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Gas Mileage

Written by: williamjamos on 07/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

While I'm a little confused looking at the EPA estimated miles-per-gallon performance, I certainly do enjoy the performance of my LS. Around town, including a 25-mile interstate trip once a week, I'm enjoying 19-21 mpg. On a highway trip when traffic is moving, I can almost achieve 32 mpg, and that's at 75-80 mph. Except for a trunk opener failure, this is an unbelievable machine.

Favorite Features

My favorite has to be the 8-speed transmission, hence the good gas performance. In addition, the many safety-and-convenience features -- back-up camera, auto door closure, park-assist warning signal, push-button start -- are so helpful.

Suggested Improvements

I'm wondering if the paint is "weak," meaning that I have more small rock chips on the front end after 10,000 miles than I can ever remember experiencing with any other vehicle. Touch-up paint hides them very well.

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Big transition from GS 430

Written by: rnovaq71 on 06/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

This LS460 is a big step from the 05 LS 430 I owned and a quantum leap from the 06 GS 430 I just traded up from. This LS 460 is some machine. It does everything well, drives like nothing else I've driven. Just silky smooth!

Favorite Features

Nav/ML radio sound system, back-up camera & multiple adjustment seats.

Suggested Improvements

Offering optional 19" wheels and/or Touring suspension on base models.

5 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Almost perfect

Written by: robert on 05/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

I have taken several long trips, and the car has handled like a dream. I averaged about 27.8 mpg driving 78 mph. I arrive w/o feeling road weary. The only area of disapointment is the Voice Command System. Lexus needs to go back to the drawing board and make changes. I suggest the computer be programed to accept the zip code since it is often incapable of understanding the city name. I have on several occasion made a game out of it by allowing other passengers to get the computer to accept their commands, most often with no success. I strongly dislike having to stop in order to program.

Favorite Features

Great ride, very comfortable, plush cockpit. In my opinion the best looking and most comfortable large car on the road.

Suggested Improvements

Voice Command System need much work.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Less Car than Earlier Model

Written by: econpasha on 04/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

Took this car on two long trips, to Washington, DC and Florida, and now have 4000 miles on it. At highway speeds, there is significant wind noise. Also, unlike my earlier 1994 model LS 400, it feels lighter on the road. I don't feel any pride of ownership. Yes, it gets good gas mileage: 29 miles on the highway. But no feel for the road, and wind noise is simply awful. I miss my BMW.

Favorite Features

Keyless entry and start. Bluetooth telephone connection. Ability to play my iPod through the stereo system using the aux jack. Like the automatic trunk opening/closing.

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of ashtrays. Improve the glove box (the rack fell apart already). Eliminate wind noise. Need more instruction regarding "HOLD" button and voice command system. The manual is way too much to read/comprehend. Enable passenger to enter data into nav system. Improve seat comfort.

12 out 16 people found this review helpful

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Poetry in Motion

Written by: aproforyou on 04/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

This is my third Lexus. I've owned a 1996 Lexus coupe, a 2001 LS 430, and now a Lexus LS 460. I believe the 460 is both smooth and powerful. I like the wind tunnel design and the 8 speed transmission. I also drive a 2006 Corvette coupe. This car accelerates with a rush, and the controls are where they were on the LS 430. I like the changes to the navigation system, the bluetooth phone and the hard disk on which to record my music.

Favorite Features

My favorite features (I am still learning and reading the huge manual) are the style, the workmanship and the engine.

Suggested Improvements

Don't bother anything. It's almost perfect.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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A car to love!

Written by: xman on 03/29/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

I love this car! Very comfortable and smooth. Quiet on freeway and car just cruises. The 8 speed transmission keeps car even more quiet.

Favorite Features

Sound system. No matter the type of music, all pieces of orchestra/instruments/ are brought out. Hard drive is nice to not have to carry CDs

Suggested Improvements

Cost? But still worth the money compared to its German, more expensive, counterparts.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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LS 460 - A Great Buy

Written by: Rick S. on 03/23/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

Our 4th Lexus over the past 14 years, and clearly the best ever. Previously drove a '98 GS 300 for 10 years and considered the '08 GS. In the end, nothing compared to the overall comfort, performance, quality, features and styling combination offered by the LS. It is an expensive "value" compared to many other cars in the same or higher price ranges. I recently turned 40, and wasn't sure if I was "old enough" yet for the LS based on the styling of older models. The 2007 / 2008 is a significant improvement in every respect and I have no regrets whatsoever for going luxury instead of sports/luxury. Levinson stereo is incredible and navigation is better than most reviews indicate.

Favorite Features

Comfortable ride and intelligent cockpit, Levinson sound system, style, and overall quality

Suggested Improvements

Touchy brakes take getting used to; could use better music indexing on HDD; maybe better wheel styling

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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It's a Lexus!

Written by: Happygolucky on 02/19/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

After 3 years with a BMW and another with Mercedes, I can thankfully say I've found a car that would rather sit in my garage than the dealer's. Truly a delightful experience in all fashions of automotive ownership.

Favorite Features

The hard drive on the sound system. No longer need to hunt for my favorite songs. I just download the ones I want.

Suggested Improvements

I just can't see how you can fault perfection.

17 out 18 people found this review helpful

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Smooth As Silk

Written by: Topsales on 02/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

I had a 2001 LS430 which I loved, but it was time to change, so I went out to drive a couple of vehicles. After driving and reviewing a couple of other vehicle options, none could compare with the quality and value for the price of the 2008 LS460. It drives smoother, better and faster than the LS430. The interior is quieter than any car I have ever been in.

Favorite Features

I have more than one favorite feature, but if I had to pick just one it would be the backup camera.

Suggested Improvements

Make a color darker than Mercury Metallic, but lighter than the Smokey Granite Mica.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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