2009 Lexus LS 460 Consumer Reviews

Squeaks and rattles

Written by: SteveF on 09/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan AWD (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

Great car except for the squeaks and rattles in both the driver's and front passenger doors and in the driver's seat. Had it back to the dealer 4 times in 5 months - I finally gave up and sold the car back to the dealer and took a loss. Is this really the pursuit of perfection? Goodbye Lexus - you built a true lemon. Never had these problems with my S-class or 7 series cars.

Favorite Features

Seats, acceleration, ride quality, and dash layout.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the squeaks and rattles - how could a $74,000.00 car squeak and rattle like a Yugo?

15 out 28 people found this review helpful

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Feedback on LS460

Written by: Ranganatha Hemmige on 04/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan AWD (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

The LS460 is a superb automobile that cruises beautifully on the road. The ride is very smooth, quite, and the powerful V8 engine just cruises without any drag or hesitation. A feature that is worthy to mention are its safety attributes. We happen to live in Chicago whereby we get our driving challenges due to bad weather. Last week, we were driving in the evening during hazardous driving conditions caused by heavy down pours of rain in certain sections of the driving path, and freezing rain in other parts. The car leveraged the all wheel drive feature, and the handling was just superb.

Favorite Features

Every time we get into the car and take a drive on the highway, the driving experience reminds us of the riding experience of the "Bullet Train" in Europe.

Suggested Improvements

Provide an interactive tutorial on a CD that provides good overview of all the controls in the car. It is difficult and boring to read the manuals.

40 out 41 people found this review helpful

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Superb car

Written by: TxDoc on 03/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

This is an amazing car. I test drove all the Germans and others and this is by far the best. I think this is one of the best cars ever made to date. You will wizz by cars you think must be going 20 mph while in reality they are going 70 mph - all while sipping your coffee in a luxurious setting while listening to amazing music. It has turned my daily commute into a delightful experience that I look forward to daily. I feel fortunate everyday to own this car and plan on enjoying it for a long time. I got the chrome wheels and it adds a nice look to the black car exterior. The car looks very stylish, not dull at all.

Favorite Features

ML sound system - simply the best. Amazing attention to detail. Nice exterior styling with the upgraded wheels. Interior is plush - one of the best you can find.

Suggested Improvements

Minor issues - I wish it had full Ipod integration. I also wish it didn't lock out the Nav during driving, although I understand the safety reasons. European style turn signal system for lane changing would be a nice touch.

32 out 33 people found this review helpful

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LS 460

Written by: Driver on 01/04/2009

Vehicle

2009 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan AWD (4.6L 8cyl 8A)

Review

Everyone who sees the car remarks about the fit & finish. Everything fits together perfectly and works perfectly. While the exterior may share some styling with the Lexus ES, you know you’re driving a top-of-the-line car once you are inside. In contrast to many European rivals, all the controls and buttons are easy to understand. Many of these have adjustable features which can be set by the owner or the dealer (like how long the interior lights stay on after you shut the door.). Actual mileage is 22 MPG, overall.

Favorite Features

The upgraded ML stereo has many nice features like a hard drive to store songs (You can choose MP3 quality or near-CD quality). Rear seat sound quality is excellent, front seat sound is very good.

Suggested Improvements

Lexus could improve on some of the more basic functions: wind noise rushing past the side windows, more supportive seats and better sound quality for front passengers from the ML system.

65 out 71 people found this review helpful

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