2013-2016 LS Build Info

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07-11-16, 12:30 PM

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rld14

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Originally Posted by comotiger

Jason, when you consider that the LWB AWD made up less than 8% of the total built in our model years, it is cool to realize that our vehicles are probably even rarer, yours without air suspension, and mine with the UltraLuxury package.

Holy crap, I just realized that so far, this year alone I have retailed over 1% of the 2013 AWD LWB build!

To be fair, I think I sell as many or usually more CPO LSs than we sell new LSs.

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07-13-16, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by comotiger

comotiger, when I was shopping for my LS I was only considering LWB and AWD cars.

I knew that I'd want to own the car for 10 years, and didn't want to have any regrets in many years about not getting the top-of-the-line model... by saving ~$5,000 dollars on the purchase.

So I like that we're part of the 8%!

Also, I like the fact that there's relatively few 2013+ LS's on the road... it makes it a little more unique than the other luxo-barges like the S550 you see floating around in ridiculous numbers.

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09-15-22, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhambler

Well, I got a response from Lexus, but it didn't contain color information or Sport breakdowns. However, it did contain RWD/AWD and LWB/SWB info so here it is:

2013:
SWB RWD: 5,258 (49%)
SWB AWD: 3,390 (31.6%)
LWB RWD: 1,291 (12%)
LWB AWD: 790 (7.4%)
Total: 10,729

RWD: 6,549 (61%)
AWD: 4,180 (39%)

SWB: 8,648 (80.6%)
LWB: 2,091 (19.4%)

2014:
SWB RWD: 4,950 (52.8%)
SWB AWD: 2,884 (30.7%)
LWB RWD: 860 (9.2%)
LWB AWD: 684 (7.3%)
Total: 9,379

RWD: 5,810 (62%)
AWD: 3,569 (38%)

SWB: 7,835 (85%)
LWB: 1,544 (15%)

2015:
SWB RWD: 2,848 (48.5%)
SWB AWD: 1,865 (31.7%)
LWB RWD: 723 (12.3%)
LWB AWD: 442 (7.5%)
Total: 5,878

RWD: 3,571 (61%)
AWD: 2,307 (39%)

SWB: 4,713 (80.2%)
LWB: 1,165 (19.8%)

2016:
SWB RWD: 2,479 (53.4%)
SWB AWD: 1,474 (31.8%)
LWB RWD: 401 (8.6%)
LWB AWD: 288 (6.2%)
Total: 4,642

RWD: 2,880 (62%)
AWD: 1,762 (38%)

SWB: 3,953 (85%)
LWB: 689 (15%)

Total 2013-2016:
SWB RWD: 15,535 (50.7%)
SWB AWD: 9,613 (31.4%)
LWB RWD: 3,275 (10.7%)
LWB AWD: 2,204 (7.2%)
Total: 30,627

RWD: 18,810 (61%)
AWD: 11,817 (39%)

SWB: 25,149 (82%)
LWB: 5,478 (18%)

So, the rarest model of the selection presented, by far, is a 2016 LWB AWD. If you have one, it's rare! You have one of 288 built!

Based on the build numbers, LWB is rare in itself, accounting for only 18% of the 2013-2016 builds. AWD is more pronounced, accounting for almost 40%.

In any case, enjoy studying and drawing whatever conclusions you want. I really wanted sport breakdowns and color breakdowns by year, but this is all I got.

Yeah, I'm one of the owners of the rare 2016 LS 460L AWD... just picked it up used with 103K miles on it. Rides like a dream, but... although three mechanics so far, including my own mechanic and two from the dealership (who may be biased) don't see anything wrong with the front control arm bushings or feel any play in the wheels or can't feel the slight shudder while driving or going over bumps... I can. It's me vs my own mind vs the mechanic whom I trust. I'll just see if it get any worse over time and then take it in again for a more thorough inspection. In the meantime, I'm keeping it - ultra luxury edition and it's SO nice.