Gosh, the '13+ has aged well...
#106
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.
#107
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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.
If you're concerned about some suspension work as they get higher mileage, you just shouldn't be buying this sort of car.
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#108
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Lots of the parts are just rubber wear parts, too.
I replaced LCA bushings in 2014, big deal. IDR how much it was but there's not been a problem since.
Magic carpet ride still 100% intact. Even when bushings were "out" the car would just clunk when turning into an elevated driveway for example.
I replaced LCA bushings in 2014, big deal. IDR how much it was but there's not been a problem since.
Magic carpet ride still 100% intact. Even when bushings were "out" the car would just clunk when turning into an elevated driveway for example.
#109
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regardless of what gen, what year,
Clean= beauty
simple elegance in front and rear found this pic
Clean= beauty
simple elegance in front and rear found this pic
#110
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love the taillights and the exhaust tips
clean+simple= beauty,
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#112
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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.
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.
#113
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The new one has grown on me (styling wise)
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