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Used 2021 Lexus LS 500 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

All time classic

Mac, 11/29/2020
2020 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

The LS500 is an insane car. The spindle/predator/monster/whatever-you want-to-call-it grille can turn away some shoppers, but call me crazy because I think that grille looks amazing. Even though there’s no giant engine that gives out-of-the world power, the V6 turbo is perfectly liveable. The transmission shifts very fast and the overall driving feel is very stable. The seat comfort is absolutely stellar, once you get used to adjusting them. There’s plenty of room for taller folks, and the luxury features you expect are all there. There’s the ginormous head-up display, panoramic moonroof, million way seats, standard safety systems, and the list goes on. Bottomlining is easy. Personally, I think this is one of the best values in the large luxury sedan segment. This makes it easily one of my favourite cars.

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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)
4 of 4 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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No longer felt like an LS

Sttico, 06/11/2022
2021 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful

I've bought Toyota-made vehicles since 1972, including a 1999 GS300 and 3 LS cars. Loved them all and was very disappointed test-driving the 2021 LS 500, which lost many of the things I loved about the LS: no touch screen, no powerful V8, now slow off the line, ride no longer great, fake vroom engine noise. I reluctantly opted for a BMW 750 series...not as great as my former LS cars but lots better than the 2021 LS in my opinion. Thanks

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LS 500 Lexus

Abdullah Rashid , 06/08/2022
2018 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
27 of 37 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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4 out of 5 stars

Soft not firm with a few issues

Ygrmystrr, 01/06/2021
2019 Lexus LS 500 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I leased the LS 500 after owning the typical Germans, primarily for its quality reputation and to avoid the pricey German maintenance. Here are my items for consideration, the moonroof is not quiet with wind noise, which I took back to the dealer and had the same issue with a test car. The rear seat backs do not fold down, limiting cargo space. The trunk opening is very small and makes it difficult to load items in the back of the trunk. No spare but it does have run flat tires. The windshield wipers need instructions on different steps to take with the ignition in order to replace blades. As others have stated, there is a turbo lag with hard acceleration. I don’t like the lane keeping feature as it is very tiring as it tries to stay centered. I miss my Porsche Cayenne

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