pete896

I have an 04 LS430 sport edition and 08 BMW 750I. I love both cars but fine myself driving my BMW more than the Lexus.. not because it a newer car but it alot more fun to drive....

07350FROST

uh huh!....yeah right. i'd drive the new 7 too.

but i'd be savin for a 460L Touring

Ultrasonic

My LS is very quiet, but I am always tempted by something new.

I had a 1998 750il and a 2007 Audi A8 and the "comfort" seats were amazing. If I could change one thing about the LS, I would like a seat with an adjustable upper back support.

I don't think that I would want the first year of a new 7.

rueym

you will never be able to compare the quietness of the ls engine to the loudness of the 7 series. BMW's purposesly let the car roar a bit, as their audience looks for in their cars as does Lexus owners look for the quietness of the engine. In deed, I miss having some throaty sound and was thinking of putting an exhaust on the LS, but I keep reminding myself enjoy it for what it's made for.

rueym

btw, bimmers are good if you don't intend to keep it more than 4 years, while lexus can be good for either a year if you get bored easily, or up to 15 years if you drive it until it dies.

retrospexo

i don't think you'll be disappointed with the 7, like any new/different car, you'll just find new/different things that you don't like

on a side note, i am a bit fond of the way the front of the 09 7-series looks, however the taillights look a bit reminiscent of the LS, and I personally don't think it works well on the bimmer, just my $.02... of course my opinion may change from seeing it person o_0

07350FROST

thats the exact reason havent got an exhaust system yet, or plan to.

slybydesig

True story, early in the summer my boss asked me what car he should buy. I asked him what the main purpose of the purchase would be, pleasure, personal or business. He said business. He asked about the CTS, w221 and Lexus. I said for the purpose of what he wants the Lexus 350 or LS460 would be his best option. It shows a certain kind of class lacking in all the other models. I went on to tell him how much more reliable the LS460 was. Several months later he is driving a LS460.

I like the BMW 7 series ever since the 735's, but when it came to a practical choice the LS460 hands down won in all areas for me. Now whats further funny is I would prefer for myself CLS or the ES350 over the LS460, but thats just me. I am also fond of the LS430 Black on Black.

TJW98LS

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In a parking lot I can never here the LS460. It's almost scary quiet. Instead of wasting another 80 grand on a BMW... a cheaper solution would have to be...



Those will run you about $1.29 a pair at walmart and $5.00 at a drag strip =)

LexLadyLs

+1, it's VERY quiet.

The only car that I have been in that was quieter was my friend's Mercedes S600. That think is even quieter to my ears, especially when cruising down the highway. It's like a tomb in there...amazing.

JDMUSCLE

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get the BMW 7 and then tell me if that car is any quieter.....only problem is...you will almost never get to answer this question cause most of the time you will be driving a 3 series loaner car when your 7 is getting fixed!! Well in that case let me know how much quieter the 3 is compared to the LS!!

rominl

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i wouldn't be surprised. the 600 engine is so powerful when you are cruising, the engine really isn't doing much

LexFather

Its amazing how times have changed. BMW now only needs 4 day one time shifts to produce the new V-8s....

I am sure the new 7 will be a very good car.

I8ABMR

I am surprised to hear that you think the car is loud. I do think my GS idles loud, but its the damn direct injection. do you have direct injection on the LS.? I wouldnt think that LS owners would stand for ticking noises coming from the motor after dumping 80k on a car. I thought the LS started at 65k. I guess I was wrong. I keep hearing they go from 65-110k. a little rich for mr right now. A used one would work pretty well

rominl

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all ls460 in the US have direct injection......