Unlike the 2012 vs a 2013 the 2011 is 4 years newer. I think having a car thats 4 years newer is worth $10k

 

I would go for the 07 and save 10k. There isn't tons of difference in features, not 10K worth. Also should be less depreciation. And 10% below that brings it down to $14,400. Save the 10k for repairs that might come up or bank it to trade up to a newer in a few years. I bought an 07 about a year ago for 15k with 68,000 miles on it, SWB, not all but most options, and I am totally happy with it. $20 enabled me to play music through the bluetooth. I intend to drive it at least 2 more years, it will have about 125,000 on the clock, I should be able to get half my money back on sale or trade and move up to a 2013 with the refresh and still probably stay in that $15-20 k range.

 

I see one at private dealer 2015 ls460l with ultra luxury but 80k miles window price 37k is it worth it?

 

I tend to agree that the Executive Seating is a rare and valuable thing, and it would probably drive the price of the car up to some extent. When new, the Executive Seating Package was a $10-12K option, so paying $2k more for it today seems like a good value.

For comparison's sake, I paid $27,500 for my 2010 LS600hL (66k miles, 1-owner) earlier this summer, and mine has every available option (LKA, DRCC, DAM, Executive Seating, etc.). Original MSRP was $126K, so I was very happy to get this car for $27,500. I do think the price continues to drop on the 2010-2012 models, but you just have to jump in at some point knowing the price will be lower in 6 months (and not caring). I paid an extra $2800 for a 6-year comprehensive warranty via CNA, so I'm planning to keep the car for a while. I'm extremely happy with my 600, and have always been happiest when I bought the absolute top-of-the-line, even though it costs a bit more. Good luck!

 

Not sure what I'm doing wrong, but his old geezer has never successfully copied a link.

The cars look to be in the same condition - straight panels, matching paint, uniform panel gaps, excellent interiors, near perfect wheels, very little steering wheel wear, matching Michelins with great tread, etc. The only oddity in any of the photos is a screw not fully securing the dash in the 2007, no doubt from when the dealer replaced it last year. So, there really is nothing to give either a leg up based on the pics.

 

Yes, I favor the top of the line too. Interestingly, although equipped virtually the same, the 2007 actually had a higher MSRP at $94,217 (seating package was $12,675). The 2011 stickered at $93,541 (seating package was $13,200). Lexus Link (the only difference between the two) was an extra $900 on the '07. Both are RWD.

While the guides give some idea of the monetary value of the seating package, but I really wonder. For the average joe, it might be a drawback in limiting carrying capacity (both for people and cargo). In my case, other vehicles can serve those needs. As a rough gauge, an additional 10% seems about right, at least to me.

 

It's getting a Lexus multi-point inspection next week, so that will tell the tale. If that goes well, Lemon Squad may be next. Agree that price is too high, but, hey, lots of them start out that way!

 

Good start. I would always get the newest model you can afford.

 

Let us know how this works out!

 

I'm starting to think that both of them should be avoided. The issues that crop up on the early 4G cars are really troubling, especially for a Toyota product. Bad control arms, amps, interior panels, brakes actuators - the list of serious problems seems endless, particularly as the vehicles age. And it's hard to understand why some cars are plagued by most (or all) of these maladies while others suffer few or none.

Time will tell if similar issues arise on the '13 and later 4Gs, so maybe it's best to just wait. My '06 LS 430 is a fabulous car and its potential problems are minor by comparison.

 

I vote to wait for a 2013+ LS460. You just bought your 2006 LS430 so enjoy it for a year or 2 or try to recoup close to what you paid for it via private sale.
I love my 2008 LS460 but will only let it go for the price I want. My price is pretty high on Craigslist. I've only owned it for a year and a 1/2 so the challenge is to recoup close to what I paid to allow me to move on. The 2013+ LS460 is the best years to buy and I now really like the way it looks now.

 

Money talks. If your cheap like me you buy a 07 or 08 with under 100k. It's pretty much the same car all the way up till the 2018 LS500. Others will differ but seriously, same platform, same engine and transmission. They all ride the same. Don't ever buy air suspension without an iron clad extended warranty. Of course if money isn't an object go 2013 or newer. I still wouldn't pay too much without getting blind spot monitor, radar cruise and front and rear automatic collision braking. Without those new amenities no car to me is worth more than $15,000.
By the way dump that LS430 while you can still get the most money out of it. LS460 is so much nicer a car.

 

They don't actually all ride the same. There are considerable improvements along the way. The chassis was made much stiffer in 2013, suspension components were revised. Theres a considerable difference actually between my 2017 and my 2015.

 

Valid concern, but the 2011 would be significantly less susceptible to these issues than the 2007. What is the production month of the 2011 LS? Lexus runs based on a September production year. So if you get something that's July or August 2011 it is only 1-2 months away from being a 2012 and I don't recall hearing a single member on here with a 2012 with any of the issues.

 

Its actually not endless, it just ended where you ended it.

Don't let people scare you off, this is a very reliable car. There are plenty of trouble spots for an LS430 its just the vehicle you know.

The cost of having to replace your timing belt every 90k miles pays for a control arm replacement and a brake actuator in 180k miles.