Dave144239

A new video from Doug.

DJWLDW

Now I see why Rick loves his 2010 LS 600hL

Dennis

UDel

Glad he did a review on this gen LS460 and did not just skip over it.

riknchar

YES!!! I truly love my 2010 LS600hL, and I'm so happy to see it receive such a thorough review! Doug really did dig deep to find some of the smallest, quirkiest attention-to-detail issues in the LS600hL, and I got a real chuckle over some of his comments. I agree with his assessment that the LS600hL from this era (2008-2012) represents an incredible value in a used luxury flagship model. My car rides and drives flawlessly, and never fails to bring a smile to my face. It's the same feeling we all get when driving our LS's - the serenity of a tomb-silent cabin combined with the quiet power of the amazing Lexus V8. The LS600hL just does all that even slightly better than the LS460. I'm obviously a big fan... I do know there are downsides (hybrid battery replacements, etc.), but driving a car that originally stickered at $127k, and never (EVER) seeing another one on the road overcome the downsides for me.

MobbinVIP

iTrader: (16)

As someone who watches almost all of Doug’s videos & as someone who owns an Executive seating package LS460L. I have to say he missed a few things in this review.
No mention of the cooler box
No mention of the air purifier system
Also you don’t need the headphones to watch the movies, you can listen to it on the speakers.
I’m sure there was a few more things, but over all he did a good job.
I had actually reached out to him around the time he reviewed the LS400 & LS500 to review mine.
He responded, but after seeing this review I guess he wanted the 600 more than the 460

460LS

AGREED ^
He also missed:
* The cushion in between the front seats and the center arm rest that prevents things from falling under the seats.
* The folding rear headrests
* AUTO mode for heated and cooled seats for all 4 occupants

I learnt something new as well, that the side compartment on the driver's left knee had that light function that stays on when the compartment is open and slooooowly turns off when you close it.

I was so excited when I saw the thumbnail

MobbinVIP

iTrader: (16)

Haha yeah I never noticed that light, I’ll have to check at night if I remember

a few few more things I remember:
he didn't mention first 8-speed automatic back in 06-07
soft close doors & trunk
4 zone climate control
also my car has the ash trays, guess that 600 didn’t come with “smoking package”

aypues

No cool boxes in the 600h's after 2009 I believe. It was only the first year or two that had them.

I was surprised he didn't mention the air diffusers in the rear headliner. No one else offers this and they're so cool!

caha14

Correct, and the year is 2010, when the first, slight refresh happened. My 2008 460L with upgraded rear seat (recliner, rear AC, etc. - i.e., what was the UL package for 2013-17) had cool box. It was an unpleasant surprise to see that my equally-equipped 600 did not!

Couple other thoughts, for what they're worth...

I know Lexus puts 18s on Exec cars to further enhance the ride, but IMHO, those wheel designs hugely take away from the look of the car. The 13-17 18" OEM wheel isn't great, but it's still more tolerable than what was offered 07-09 and 10-12. Rick, I still love your car

As for the acceleration point, I'll say what I've posted before... zero to 60, yes, not a huge deal. Now, try pressing it hard from 60 or 70 and see what happens. THAT's where this thing shines High-performance sports car? Hardly. But it's no slug.

On a side note, of the Lexus vehicles I've owned, the 600 arguably shows the highest difference in throttle response between Normal and PWR ECT settings. It just wants to go!

aypues

I actually love the 18” wheels from 13-17. Def would never go with 19’s. Want the best ride possible.
I like the 600h but don’t want AWD hassles with tires. My ideal would probably be an exec 460L from 2016-2017.

jkittlesen

My preferred LS ................2013 460 L RWD ...........No air susp. Executive Pkg.........I'm in if they even make it!

I do like the 19" wheels on mine though!
I am with you on the 18" ride!

jkittlesen

Agree .............but I can still dream!
I am satisfied with mine, but have a fever!.......................

I am sure I am OCD!

jkittlesen

On a side note, I would love to drive my wife around town in an Executive Pkg LS, she has been the best thing in my life and deserves the honor!

aypues

Exec and ultra packages required air suspension.

SW17LS

The LWB LS on air suspension rides great with the 19s. Ride is notably better than my 2015 SWB with coil suspension on 18s.