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Love mt 2018 LS500 AWD
BJOSE, 03/24/2019
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
36 of 37 people found this review helpful
Awesome car. I moved from a 2016 GS350. what a difference in interior quality! LS500 is undoubtedly leaps above the GS. Don't get me wrong... GS is a great car in its own class. But the LS is a much better car. I was thinking of BMW 540 and Benz E450. in the end, when I test drove those vs the LS500, I realized that I love the LS better than the other 2. and the peace of mind that comes with lexus ownership was priceless. The LS500 is a great and beautiful car. ride is very comfy. acceleration is sneaky fast. you will hit 80mph before you will know it. Love it!
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Expected Smoother Ride
Richard Rogers, 02/16/2019
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
76 of 80 people found this review helpful
The best part of my car is it’s stunning exterior. It’s beautiful, and the inside is great too. I don’t like the ride, for a Lexus. They come with No Flat tires because there is no spare tire. These tires give it a rougher ride then regular tires and cost about $1500 each. Today, I got so sick of the ride, I changed them out for $275 Michelin tires which makes the ride much more Lexus like smooth. It was frustrating to feel every bump and road with the harder tires in Lexus Flagship expensive car. The info panel takes some getting used to because of the mouse you have to use, but once you get the hang of it, it’s better. Bottom line, I expected a much smoother ride from my brand new LS 500 and wish I would have known when I bought it, that the No Flat tires were rough, creating a need for me to replace 3 month tires with ones meant for a smooth riding luxury car. Update: I have had the new much less expensive Michelin tires on now for 2 days. Awesome change! I now have the ‘Lexus Smooth Ride’ I expected. I love this car!!!
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Love my 2018 LS500
Donald B, 11/07/2018
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
I researched numerous vehicles before purchasing my New LS500, and I’m very satisfied with my purchase. This vehicle is very luxurious, comfortable, fun to drive. The massage feature for the driver & front passenger seats is amazing. The reclining rear seats are very comfortable and spacious. The vehicle will definitely turn heads, and inside & out the new LS is definitely a winner.
Lots to like
Gerry, 05/03/2020
2018 Lexus LS 500 F SPORT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2006 LS 430 originally, and this is measured against that car all the time when I drive it. My F Sport with run flat tires rides slightly harder, but corner much better. The ride quality is still superb, it is very quiet, and has amazing power and excellent shift characteristics. I also like the different drive modes, and use them for different driving experiences. Lots of Power and Acceleration with the two Sport Modes, and quiet and refined in Comfort mode (and the power in Comfort mode is more than enough for most people). The car actually delivers very good MPG in the sport modes if you drive at normal speed, only fast acceleration effects your mileage. This car also has an amazing group of automatic features. The air system and heated/cooled seats can be placed in automatic, and it will turn systems on as needed to heat and cool you, it uses inferred to check your body temp. The automatic high beams are a great help, and actually work, unlike some other cars I've driven. And the voice command system can be used to override the need for the Lexus Mouse, and thus making Navigation, Climate, Phone use, and seeing the weather report effortless. Most of the knocks on this vehicle are overstated, and of very little relevance to your driving fun. A great car, and Oh, did I mention, its a Lexus, so it won't be in the shop sucking your wallet dry like a German sedan or SUV. See my 2016 Porsche Macan S for an extremely expensive and annoying example. Most reviewers don't even mention reliability and cost of ownership as MAJOR Lexus equalizers.
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Sporty elegance
David Adams, 05/13/2018
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
High performance car with classic good looks; interior well organized,architechally (front) pleasing and artistic. Power on demand with crisp, secure handling (need to get acclimated!), amazing agility. Comfortable, firm front seat - a bit stiff but OK.
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Lexus LS is a great car, just a little less so
Mike W., 01/22/2019
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2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
43 of 48 people found this review helpful
This is my third Lexus LS. My three priorities for purchasing the LS have been: 1) comfort - a silky smooth ride where you don't even know you're moving unless accelerating or braking; 2) total quiet; and 3) an extraordinary sound system. My fourth reason would be reliability/repairs. Items rarely break in an LS - but when/if it ultimately happens (I kept my last one for 16 years) any repair is expensive. In 2018 Lexus completely redesigned the LS. Although the LS never looked particularly attractive before, the 2018 exterior styling actually was appealing and the interior stunning. However, a big disappointment is the Lexus decision to reduce the comfort of the ride. Lexus has chosen to "have a more road feel for the LS to appeal to younger drivers". I don't understand how feeling the bumps in the road is considered an asset, particularly at this price level. After all the car handles well, even better than before, but it's not a performance car. The Lexus LS remains a dependable car and I enjoy it. But with this price range I am more open to considering a different make next time, particularly if the LS does not restore the comfort ride.
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Lexus convert
Mike, 03/23/2019
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Drove Jaguars for 22 years. This car is truly magnificent. Comfortable yet still engaging.
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Best Ever
Nick, 03/12/2019
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
This new 2018 LS 500 is my sixth Lexus, and it is far and away better than any of my previous cars. I was reluctant to buy it because of the negative review by Consumer Reports, but they missed the mark in this newly redesigned gem that is patterned after their new LC 500. I rate it at the highest level.
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Another great LS
Owen Schaffer, 10/28/2018
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
It is more expensive but this I my fourth LS and they just keep getting better. The depreciation is reasonable and a lot better than a Mercedes, BMW or AUDI. If I were fleeing a gang of criminals, there might be a better car but I do not do that. The reliability of every one of my LS's (2004, 2007, 2013 and now the 2018) has been superb and I value that a lot. I am not that intoxicated by the three pointed star but if I drive 450 miles this car could not be much better and yet every year they improve it. Keep it up Lexus! I have been in Engineering for 45 years and quality of build and reliability are musts. There area lot of great cars out there but you can depend on Lexus and its excellent dealer network. It would be hard for me to go to a different brand. The infotainment system is a bit complicated but if you take a little time you can use it well. The German brands do not perform much if any better and they sure depreciate fast.
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LS 500 Lexus
Abdullah Rashid , 06/08/2022
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
18 of 24 people found this review helpful
I have a LS 500 with luxury package and the noise from the inside of car was unbearable. Took it to dealership in Houston Sterling McCall Lexus and they informed me that the noise maybe the sunroof and they would need to break it down and charge me 1500 to see the problem. Now that extremely unheard and since it their flagship and with luxury package they should have done it to find out concerns with dual sunroof and the future problem with other models. Also it should be something covered under warranty since it structural concerns and not wear and tear. They refuse to do the job without charging me for the work.
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LS 500 perfection
J.York, 10/30/2018
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
15 of 20 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th LS sedan. They absolutely knocked it out of the park on this one. Nothing short of stunning to look at. Tons of compliments by week 2. The engine and acceleration beats my M5 from 2005. I cannot get the car to break loose on back country roads. It could not be more planted. I'm talking about taking turns at 80-90 mph. I was playing chase with an S63 AMG coupe yest. I wish I could post the video. It was keeping up with a car that has 700 lb.ft of torque. 2,400 W stereo sounds like a symphony. Massaging seats. Impeccable detail on the Inside. They have caught up and likely exceeded the big German sedans.You can save about $60k compared to MB, BMW, Masserati, etc. I am blown away. It is no longer my old man Lexus.
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Reliably good car but terrible technology
Brian porter, 06/02/2022
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th LS. Besides the expected quality and reliability, this is a fun car to drive. Not as velvety as the prior 3, but smooth enough for the added driving experience. Seats and cabins are comfortable. Now to the horribly unreliable technology. The worst is the voice recognition. It's utterly worthless. The process to navigate through the various functions is dangerous because of the poor design, but it's flaky nature makes it even more dangerous. The climate control is awful. The foot under trunk sensor has worked twice and both times I didn't mean to make it work. Its never worked when I've tried. And the anti collision sensors are WAY to sensitive. I've pulled up to shrubs in a parking lot a little quick and the car unexpectedly slams on the breaks and sounds an alarm. Scares the crap out of you. If they could just dual in the technology the car would get a 5 from me
Disappointing in style after the LS460
DAV2149, 12/20/2020
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
I don't like the looks (body style - the front grill, tail lights or the side). The wheels are nice(on the model I have). The car is uncomfortable to get in and out of (I'll be trading for SUV). At first I didn't like the dash but have gotten used to it. I still hate the "pigs ears"(those two switches to select the type of ride). I do love the giant 12"infotainment screen but hate that it's not touch screen. The interior is nice and comfortable. My model didn't come with Levinson sound and what's there is average. There was no carplay but Lexus was able to add it to my existing system. I wish the fuel door and trunk release were higher up and illuminated. I've had problems (which dealer has not been able to permanently fix) where the fuel door won't open when you press the button and it won't pry open. Gas mileage is great for this size of car and despite what Lexus says I have used regular (87) gas for my 66K's worth of miles. Run-flat tires are lousy and Lexus better go back to including a spare. The brand needs a complete redesign of this 500 (maybe a LS550 or something). Save your money and avoid this one.
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A wreck waiting to happen
Alyse french Iocco, 07/30/2019
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
16 of 32 people found this review helpful
I bought the LS 500.not completely understanding just how dangerous the technology package is. The design is so not user friendly. The tiny touchpad that is at gearshift level is extremely sensitive and not easy to navigate. I love the way the car drives, but this set up makes it NOT WORTH THE PURCHASE. Also I should hv gotten a voice command system w touchscreen at eye level. Looking down all the time is so Dangerous. Also my tire shredded literally at 3k miles . It took manufacture 6 months after that to recall all 4 tires. I was very scared to drive the car. When it happened I was going 80. The car swerved all over the highway. If there had been a car near me it most likely would hv been fatal. The absolute most terrifying experience I hv evr.been through. The dealer did reimburse me. I feel they should have replaced all the sorry ass runflats way sooner then they did. I drive all over us. Buying this lexus 500 LS has this far been a horrible DANGEROUS mistake . I also own a 460 LS that I hv 100k miles and still Love.
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A Race Car
58-year old, 12/30/2021
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
19 of 43 people found this review helpful
I bought my LS 500 brand new back in 2018 and it has been one disappointment after another. In my head, the LS 500 was the ultimate luxury vehicle, so I was excited to buy the car. I had test driven an LS 500 3-years prior to when I bought my car, so I didn’t test drive the car I purchased. I looked at the highest priced car on the lot and that was the one I picked. Had I test driven the car I would’ve realized that the LS 500 is today more of a sports car than a luxury car. I absolutely hate my car and I blame myself for not doing the homework. The salesman at the dealership knew that I didn’t want a sports car. I’m in my late 50s, and I don’t want to be one of those ridiculous old men going through a mid-life crises driving a cool sports car. I paid almost $150K for a car that doesn’t have climate controls in the back for my passengers. Within 30-seconds, I had my parents complaining from the back. I had to freeze myself for them to be comfortable. The seats in the back are uncomfortable. If I want comfortable seats in the back, I was supposed to order the Executive package. To pay almost $150K for a fancy Toyota, I expected to get comfortable seats all around. The 2018 LS 500 doesn’t have a spare tire, because it’s more important for the car to be 45-lbs lighter. It’s lighter for it to be faster. I didn’t know that I was buying a race car. As soon as my balance is low enough to not lose any money, I will immediately sell my race car and abandon Lexus forever. I don’t mean to be so dramatic, but my disappointment goes very deep.
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A dangerous car to drive
Walter Blake, 10/22/2018
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2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
21 of 66 people found this review helpful
This is the only new car I ever bought and returned in 24 hours. Being a long distance driver and depending on 'cruise control' for most of my driving, Lexus decided to eliminate the very convenient cruise control lever and switch to buttons on the right side of the steering wheel. Besides the cruise control buttons, there are 5 other buttons in the same area, so to be sure you're pushing the right button, you need to take your eyes of the road, which is very dangerous. Very poor design. Additionally, the 'computer like mouse pad', which the driver needs to use in order to navigate around their infotainment center, is almost impossible to use while driving without the driver taking their eyes off the road. Very poor thinking and no regard for the safety of the driver or his passengers by Lexus. Neither the sales person nor a 'techie' at the dealership couldn't figure out how to correctly use the mouse pad to accomplish all its functions. The interior, which was to be 'parchment', had far too much dark brown on the dash, doors, etc. My mistake was buying this LS500 without taking it out for a test drive.
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Vanessa, 05/14/2023
2018 Lexus LS 500 F SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you want a great ride, this is the car. This is my 3rd Lexus, and I haven’t been let down yet. Take care of this car, it takes care of you.
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WOW
SA, 02/16/2023
2018 Lexus LS 500 F SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Beautiful design revision without discarding comfort or drive.
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It’s the best vehicle I ever drove
Lexus's#1on value, 09/27/2020
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
I can tell you that his vehicle does not lose his value like any other brand that you buy it and you can sell it for the same price you bought for maybe 5% less but it’s worth every penny you pay for it Lexus A hold the value forever
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Long and strong
Shortlegs , 09/29/2022
updated 03/30/2023
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
The ride is silky smooth and very quiet I love it
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Quietest car I have ever owned!
Dennis Massey, 06/29/2021
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Enjoy the Lexus experience.
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"2018 Lexus LS 500 AWD Luxury"
Murphy S. , 04/27/2024
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had several Lexus LS series cars, and the 2018 LS 500 AWD is very nice however, the ride could be smoother especially considering I have air suspension. I also think the front headroom could be more, but it is adequate. Besides this the car seems very good but time will tell as far as the long term, reliability and maintenance cost are concerned but being a Lexus and the Flagship there should not be any major issues. I have not experienced the car in snow but being AWD snow should not be a problem, but I think the car would be better with a spare tire opposed to run flat tires but run flat tires seems to be where many luxury car manufactures are going now. The Mark Levinson Sound System is great as is the workmanship in general. As far as the V6 Twin Turbo engine is concerned it is ok but the V8 in the past LS 430 and LS 460 was much smoother and seemed to have more power even though the LS 500 is rated with more horsepower and torque. Lastly, a pre-owned 2018 Lexus LS 500 is a great value as was the case when it was new compared to other luxury cars from Mercedes, BMW and Audi.
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