Used 2009 Lexus LS 460 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 LS 460, so we've included reviews for other years of the LS 460 since its last redesign.
The best car I have ever owned.
Jason T, 11/22/2021
2008 Lexus LS 460 L 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car. Big, fast, quiet, and comfortable. The quality of a Lexus is much better than most cars. I used to think Lexus was a rebadged Toyota. I have purchased two used Lexus' and they drive better than other brands when new. I have the Luxury version that gives you more room in the rear. It is bigger than an LS 430 and more powerful. The only things I don't like about it are the premium fuel and the control arm assembly that will need to be replaced around 100K miles.
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Outstanding Value
GK, 10/19/2008
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
No highway wind noise. It is so quiet and smooth I have found myself at triple digits more than once. Just under a 1000 miles so far and no problems. This is our third Lexus and neither of the other two required any maintenance.
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TONY, 11/24/2008
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchased in Sept. My first Lexus and am still excited to drive it everyday. Very quiet and comfortable and it has plenty of gadgets. The sound system is unbelievably good. I am currently getting around 27 mpg, mostly highway. I haven't had any problems or have had it serviced yet and so a good service visit will put it over the top.
Best car I'd ever driven in my life!
Alan, 08/19/2016
2009 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan AWD (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the 3rd Lexus I'd owned (2002 SC430, 2009 ES350) and the best Lexus! I bought it as used in 10/2014, I'd been enjoy driving it everyday! The V8 is powerful, smooth and quite. I really love this car!
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Less Car than Earlier Model
econpasha, 04/22/2008
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
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.
Melting Interior
H. Tran, 09/05/2018
2009 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
The rating would have been much higher if the door panels are not melting. The door panels and the areas around the steering, glove box, the sides of the consoles are very soft and easily dent. You can accidentally poke your nails in any of those areas and leave a mark or a dent. Those areas has a soft melting touc. I heard there were recalls on the newer models for those interior parts. I hope they will do a recall soon for the 2009 models. I bought this car originally from Florida, so I guess the heat in Florida cause these interior parts to get very soft and melt.
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Great car - lousy navigation system
Ken in Missouri, 10/07/2007
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Luxurious car. Great ride, quiet as a tomb and comfortable. Fit and finish is great, just don't roll down the rear windows at highway speeds. The noise and interior vibrations will beat you to death. The sound system and power door locking system is fantastic. The navigation system cannot be added to or changed while you are moving - very poor "feature". My wife has an Acura with a much better nav system.
Nice car, but just an expensive Toyota!
M.H., 10/28/2007
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just traded from years of driving BMWs and Mercedes for my first Lexus, the LS 460 with all the options except laser cruise. It is a nice car with great creature comfort features, but is it really worth the price tag compared to the build quality of german sedans (the jury is still out with me!!)? There is a lot of wind noise that should not be in a car of this price! It handles surprisingly well for a large sedan and gets great gas mileage for such a powerful engine!
Poetry in Motion
aproforyou, 04/03/2008
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Magic Carpet Ride....Yes
Tom, 12/11/2007
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th Lexus 400 series. The 08 is far and away the best of the best. Very smoothe ride like all my Lexus' have been. But, this one is the most quiet of them all.
Big transition from GS 430
rnovaq71, 06/04/2008
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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!
It's a Lexus!
Happygolucky, 02/20/2008
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
Squeaks and rattles
SteveF, 09/07/2009
2009 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan AWD (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
8 of 20 people found this review helpful
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.
Transmission noise
ted, 12/11/2007
2008 Lexus LS 460 L 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Previously owned a LS 430. LS 460 similar with improvements. Great audio system and ride but not sports car like in quality.
Love the LS460
P. Riley, 04/18/2018
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Look for a low mileage 3-year-old LS, and wheel-and-deal on the extended warranty. Can't beat this car for comfort and style!
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Best car ever owned
Shirley , 02/06/2022
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I like everything about this car. This year will be 14 years I have owned this car and I have never had to do anything but have it serviced and get tires due to nails in them. Just got a new battery 2 years ago for the first time.
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Our 7th Lexus
jkd'a, 04/17/2020
2009 Lexus LS 460 L 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In 2009 we bought a preowned Mini Cooper convertible. We were fab until a brand new 2009 Lexus 460 L pulled up next us at a red-light. We were hooked and admired them for 11 years. I found one out of Miami with 37,363 miles on it --- PURE JOY. This Truffle Mica beauty is our 7th V8 Lexus and everything about this car boasts excellence. We still have the 2001 GS430 with 240,000 miles on it and hope to get 100,000 more out of it. I am 100% all about this "new" 2009 LS 460 L.
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Luxury car Lx 460
norwood50 , 04/08/2019
updated 10/13/2022
2009 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan AWD (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I just want to let everyone out there know that i have had a Lx400 96 & Lx430 2005 but now I have a Lx 460 09 i just love my car isn't a amazing ride i have had Q45 in the past but my 460 is jus just awesome yes I'm still enjoying my LS 460 very dependable still looks very nice
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I love this car
Antony555, 01/07/2021
2009 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan AWD (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is big and roomy, with good power from the 4.6L V8 and the 8 speed tranny, the materials are soft touch and very good lay out in my opinion. The vehicle is well made and is looks good, one of the nicest rides around , Lexus got it right with this one.
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Magic car - Perfect 10 - LS 460
mitchell rowe, 09/30/2007
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
The 2008 SWB LS 460 is light years ahead of the 2007,
Luxury without quality
econpasha, 10/27/2007
2008 Lexus LS 460 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
After reading about the quality issues of the BMW 750 and Mercedes sedans, I bought the Lexus 460. Lexus 460 developed engine trouble after the first 100 miles or so. The car started shaking badly, even at idle. After phoning the dealer, we limped home. Tonight, the dealer picked up the car with a flat-bed truck and took it away.
2008 LEXUS LS 460
YUNA DRIVER , 06/21/2023
2008 Lexus LS 460 L 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 8A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
BEST CAR IVE EVER OWNED