Used 2008 Lexus LS 460 Consumer Reviews
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Nearly Flawless
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.
Lexus 2008 LS 460
Total Luxury, great acceleration, lots of room in back seat, huge trunk. Drives better than any car I've ever had!
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- Base SedanMSRP: $8,97518 mi away
- L SedanMSRP: $11,999101 mi away
- L SedanMSRP: $11,600101 mi away
Best car I have driven to date
I had an '01 E430 for the past 5 1/2 years and decided to move away from German cars in general, mostly because how often it needed to be seen by a mechanic (and it is never a cheap visit). Ironically enough, I orginally went to look at the GS first but it took only 1 test drive for me to know the LS was it for me. I looked at pretty much all of the other cars out there, but this was the best deal for the money. Keep in mind, that this car competets with the S Class and 7 Series BMW, but is much cheaper. All of my friends love this car and I get so many complements on its beauty. You are not doing yourself justice if you have the money to spend and don't test drive this one.
Great car but....
Let me first say I love my 2008 Lexus LS 460. I bought it used, less than a year ago with 150,000 miles on it. Everyone told me "that's a 500,000-mile car". Well, I just had the starter go out. $1400 later the starter has been replaced. It's a starter like any other starter in any other car, but Lexus engineers decided it would make more sense to install it under the passenger side exhaust manifold! 7 hours of labor! Just because the car is expensive doesn't mean the repairs have to be. Why don't engineers talk to mechanics before they design these things?
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A Disappointing Update
Now that I have had this car for 2 1/2 years, I thought I would add an updated review. This is our 4th Lexus and I am disappointed in the overall quality of the car. Aside from the recall, I have had a number of mostly minor quality- related issues since my last review, including an issue with paint chips on the front of the car and a blown out speaker in my expensive Levinson stereo. If I had to do it over again knowing what I know now, I would not purchase this car. I expected uncompromising quality in a car I could drive for 10 years like my last 2 (less expense) Lexus vehicles. Now I worry about expensive repairs down the road. I am thinking seriously about getting rid of the car.