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I was in the market for a LS460 for over a year, every single one I test drove had suspension issues/was making noises, it is eventually a common issue on the LS forums, does not mean that every single one will be effected so of course yours may not have had any issues but it is pretty common that even non Lexus review sits list it as a issue, the hybrid and the extra weight would make the issue worse. 1 in 4 owners or 25% is a pretty high number actually. The design of the upper control arms is still basically exactly the same to my understanding as the 2010-2011 redesign, it is just the 2013's had less miles on them so not as many issues coming up yet.
Only one problem after 13 years/ 4 vehicles I think is good. My TMS has destroyed 4 upper control arms in 5 years and suspension parts for $12000.
Personally, I think these control arm concerns are way overblown. Its a sophisticated flagship luxury car, and having suspension repairs is not an unreasonable or unexpected thing. The control arms were revised, and 13-17 cars have much fewer issues with them. Every Lexus I have owned past 50k miles though has required suspension work, including my LS400, LS430 and ES300...and that suspension work was a 4 figure job. A lot of it depends on where you drive and how you drive, how bad your roads are, etc.
If you're concerned about some suspension work as they get higher mileage, you just shouldn't be buying this sort of car.
Umm ok. You got me there. My V8 TT M5 was too fragile to drive so I took the 2013 V8 LS 460 to haul some 2x4 lumber. Very reliable and practical car indeed.
like the white with rear end, great looking car as well....
Yes, any 2010+ LS460 looks great and has and will continue to age very well. Hell, all LS models age well.
The last of the 460s are just so gorgeous to me now (I used to prefer the '10-'12's looks, too) especially because I hate the new one including the way it looks.
05-29-20, 05:11 AM
Even when bushings were "out" the car would just clunk when turning into an elevated driveway for example.
