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10-06-17, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by imdking

The LS is too big a boat for a first car. Maybe an is or something. Let him work up to the LS430. Save it for his Junior year in college at least. Not a first car.

I know I am of the minority, but my policy is kids don't get a car. Nobody has been able to explain to me where this came from. Not even my wife's BFF who gave their kids a 3 y.o. Accord and a 5 y.o. Pilot. I asked how can a HS student be "given" a Pilot? She said oh it's nothing, it's 5 y.o. This makes absolutely no sense to me. I shoulda asked at my kid's parents' night yesterday if the other parents would be getting their kids cars in the future (maybe they don't know as the kids are 3)

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10-06-17, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Nice to hear you got a good replacement. It's also good to here real feedback about going to an LS460. I'm still contemplating stepping to a LS460 in the next couple of years when my middle son starts driving. He might be getting my LS430 and I'll get a new to me LS460. Prices are starting to drop on the 2010-2012 LS460 and there will probably be good deals to had over the next year or so with the LS500 coming out. Heck in two years the price of the 2013+ LS460 will probably be down in my price range. My goal would be to have an 2013+ LS460L with the 2010-2012 5-spoke wheels but I could easily work with a 2010-2012 as well.

No exaggeration, This car performed flawlessly on that 800 mile trip. It was more comfortable than the 400 and 430. Being an L helps with the comfort since it allows for extra leg room. I don't know a lot about the 460 other than the research I did when I made up my mind that I was getting one but in both the the 400 and 430 I got sun glare and heat from the front window on on hot sunny days. I was surprised that I did not feel the heat or get blinded by the sun once. The power is instant and smooth. I really like this car. I am getting a slight clicking on slow turns and parking though. From what I have read it might be controls arms ( I already accounted for this issue if it arises ), wheel bearing, ball joints or it needs new brake hardware. Either way I'm pleased with the purchase.

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Originally Posted by Duck05

My wife is still doing PT (M W F this week) after 9 months. Hits like these are no minor events...

The wife is doing PT twice a week.

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Originally Posted by winter4w

Sorry for what happened glad your wife is ok. If you are looking for a camera to put in your car look up dash cams. There are a lot out there and they are cheaper than a GoPro. I got two in my LS400 and let's just say I had some close calls (Here is a video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHIqOFyhI-E ). Hope your wife gets well soon.

I saw your post in the 460 forum. Man that was a close call. I need to look into the dash cams but I really want one that has parking mode.

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Originally Posted by NLLex

Despite the fact that an accident is the worst thing that can happen, i,m glad that you were in one of the safest cars in the world! I wish you and your wife all the best and hope you can leave this behind soon.

The 430 did it's job well and I'm forever grateful.