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Gosh, the '13+ has aged well...

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Old 05-06-20, 05:19 PM
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Default Gosh, the '13+ has aged well...

I never disliked it at all but it seemed a tad busy to me at first.

Now I gawk at every late 460 I see.

I think the spindle looks mean and the car has serious presence.

Also, it's way more attractive than the LS500 in my eyes.
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I just don't like the PREDATOR nose.
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Originally Posted by fwhomeboy
I just don't like the PREDATOR nose.
Oh I do. It's perfect without being over the top. (like the newest spindles)
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Agree. After I changed my car color from black to white, people are like "heeey nice new car"



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I agree too, I was walking up to it the other day parked on the street, in front of a refresh S Class without the AMG package, and dare I say the LS460 looks better? It just might. S Class with the AMG package is another matter.
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I still like the pre 2013 styling much better, if I got a 2013 plus I would paint that center divider of the grill the color of the rest of the car and maybe the grill the color of the rest of the car, I have seen pictures of it and it looks much better, wish there was a decent looking aftermarket grill for the 2013+. I don't like the rear of it either and I mostly prefer the interior design of the pre 2013 but I still would likely get a 2013+ if I end up getting a LS460 because they pre 2013's are just getting too old.

I don't like anything about the LS500, what a disappointment in all areas. I would rather get a Genesis G90 or risk a used S class(haven't researched if Mercedes gave the current gen S class a bunch of expensive reliability issues too to make it unsuitable to buy without a warranty).
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I've seen the 13+ with that painted divider in person and I don't care for it. I really like the contrast on my silver one.

Personally, I think the 13-17 car is much better looking than the older LS460s. Nothing against them, they're just really bland and the 13-17 looks much sharper and more modern. Inside its the same way, and the materials are better in the 13-17. A 13-17 you would mistake for a current design where the older models you wouldn't.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS

Personally, I think the 13-17 car is much better looking than the older LS460s. Nothing against them, they're just really bland and the 13-17 looks much sharper and more modern. Inside its the same way, and the materials are better in the 13-17. A 13-17 you would mistake for a current design where the older models you wouldn't.
I think the '10-'12 with the 5 spoke wheels also looks great, but it's a little too conservative now.

The '13-'17 looks great and modern. I was gawking at one that was turning at a light yesterday. I would love a red one with black leather and bamboo wood.

And I agree LS460 looks better than a standard S-Class easily, but not the ones with the AMG package.

Dare I say I'm starting to want to buy one.
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Those 5 spoke wheels in general look great.

Come on over to the dark side! Haha. Its a great car, mine rides incredible now on the new tires.
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Originally Posted by AJT123
I think the '10-'12 with the 5 spoke wheels also looks great, but it's a little too conservative now.

The '13-'17 looks great and modern. I was gawking at one that was turning at a light yesterday. I would love a red one with black leather and bamboo wood.

And I agree LS460 looks better than a standard S-Class easily, but not the ones with the AMG package.

Dare I say I'm starting to want to buy one.
You should get one.

This is my Ls460 F sport. Bigger rotors and calipers. Out of all the colors. This color is the best for the Ls. Its like a candy paint color. This was out in the sun.

The sun was behind the house so the color look darker.
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Did you actually have your car repainted, or did you just get a newer car??? I was thinking about changing my color from black to pearl white, cause it looks absolutely stunning the way that white glistens in the light. Even though it’s just a thought, I would want a factory paint job from a certified lexus shop if I went that route.
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The thing I love about my 2014 F Sport is the look. The honeycomb front grille is beautiful. The wheels really compliment the car along with the badging. I took a stock photo from the interweb, so this isn't my personal car.


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Originally Posted by Soldier76
Did you actually have your car repainted, or did you just get a newer car??? I was thinking about changing my color from black to pearl white, cause it looks absolutely stunning the way that white glistens in the light. Even though it’s just a thought, I would want a factory paint job from a certified lexus shop if I went that route.
I wrapped the car, I like to change color every 4-5 years.
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Originally Posted by TANORWAY
I wrapped the car, I like to change color every 4-5 years.
how much did that wrap cost, and how long do they normally last you???
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Originally Posted by Soldier76
how much did that wrap cost, and how long do they normally last you???
I paid $2448, around 4 years, and I clean my car once every two months
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