When I grow up I want to be an LS
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It's astonishing to see how much the LS has grown since 1989 when it first came out.
LS 400 & LS 600hL together.
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LS 400 & LS 600hL together.
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The attached photo somewhat fills in the gaps between the OP's photo of the gen 1 LS and the 2013 LS.
My 2000 LS400 is the top photo. It's been a struggle to want to buy or even like the LS430 and later LS models. I love some of the newer technologies they contain - especially PCS - but their interior and exterior designs seem to be moving further and futher away from what I want.
I have not driven a 2013 LS but I did test drive a new 2012 LS460L AWD with air suspension in fall 2011. I didn't like it - ponderous and barge-like and with an obvious unpleasant shudder at low speed gear changes. After the test drive, it was a startling relief to get back into my 2000 LS400 and drive it away.
Maybe Toyota is doing the right thing with the direction the LS has been going but they are certainly leaving me and some of my friends no longer wanting them.
My 2000 LS400 is the top photo. It's been a struggle to want to buy or even like the LS430 and later LS models. I love some of the newer technologies they contain - especially PCS - but their interior and exterior designs seem to be moving further and futher away from what I want.
I have not driven a 2013 LS but I did test drive a new 2012 LS460L AWD with air suspension in fall 2011. I didn't like it - ponderous and barge-like and with an obvious unpleasant shudder at low speed gear changes. After the test drive, it was a startling relief to get back into my 2000 LS400 and drive it away.
Maybe Toyota is doing the right thing with the direction the LS has been going but they are certainly leaving me and some of my friends no longer wanting them.
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I don't understand the front "locomotive-like" fascia of the new Lexus vehicles--personally, it doesn't agree with me. BTW, I'm not to impressed with the headlights of modern vehicles these days either--how they slant so viciously.
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..but the interior design of the instrument panel, dash :
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I like the LS400 dash better. The LS460--along with most of the newer model cars--have such masculine/macho interiors. I don't enjoy feeling like I'm in a Star Wars or Battlestar Galactica film, lol.
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I like the LS400 dash better. The LS460--along with most of the newer model cars--have such masculine/macho interiors. I don't enjoy feeling like I'm in a Star Wars or Battlestar Galactica film, lol.
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That is my feeling as well, the LS is departing from my tastes as time continues. The 430 and 460 have qualities that appeal but overall, none motivate a purchase. Some weeks back I was talking with the sales guy about a '11 or '12 460 in Sport trim. No 2011 's on the lot but he did have a new '12. Asked me why I was after those when the '13's he'd have shortly. "I don't like the grill." He nodded with me. LOL. He'd cut a deal to get that '12 off his lot but the numbers were still pretty high in spite of it being the previous year.
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my dad picked up a 2013 LS and it really dwarfs my 2LS... the features are amazing, the ride comfort is awesome and overall it's an exceptional car but i'm not a fen of the styling. i much prefer the previous 07-12 body style just for the much cleaner lines.
I still think the 98-00 is the best looking...
I still think the 98-00 is the best looking...
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That is my feeling as well, the LS is departing from my tastes as time continues. The 430 and 460 have qualities that appeal but overall, none motivate a purchase. Some weeks back I was talking with the sales guy about a '11 or '12 460 in Sport trim. No 2011 's on the lot but he did have a new '12. Asked me why I was after those when the '13's he'd have shortly. "I don't like the grill." He nodded with me. LOL. He'd cut a deal to get that '12 off his lot but the numbers were still pretty high in spite of it being the previous year.
A 2013 LS460 base lists for ~$71,990.00 USD (that's approx. $47,643.20 in 1995 money).
So in a way, the price of the LS460 isn't really that much more, especially when you consider all the improvements and up-scaled specs of current models.
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That's true about the inflated $. The deal wasn't as sweet for the '12 and I have a hard time dealing with the depreciation even though I'm a long term driver of cars. We'll see what comes but I would like to drive ours much longer. The simplicity of it these aging rides becomes more appealing each year.
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