First Thread LS500
#46
Lexus Fanatic
I very much prefer the appearance of the MB s550 - Particularly the appearance of the grill. LS500 Seems way too garish.
Standard engine of the MB s550 far outclasses LS500. At this price point, gas mileage makes little difference to most buyers.
Thought they would have done something more advanced/easier to use than the touch pad for the interior controls.
Interior of doors not up to the appearance of LS460's.
Appears there is a loss in headroom also.
After all this time, I expected much more.
Standard engine of the MB s550 far outclasses LS500. At this price point, gas mileage makes little difference to most buyers.
Thought they would have done something more advanced/easier to use than the touch pad for the interior controls.
Interior of doors not up to the appearance of LS460's.
Appears there is a loss in headroom also.
After all this time, I expected much more.
Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Look closely near the 8 and it reads x1000 RPM
#47
Lexus Test Driver
I very much prefer the appearance of the MB s550 - Particularly the appearance of the grill. LS500 Seems way too garish.
Standard engine of the MB s550 far outclasses LS500. At this price point, gas mileage makes little difference to most buyers.
Thought they would have done something more advanced/easier to use than the touch pad for the interior controls.
Interior of doors not up to the appearance of LS460's.
Appears there is a loss in headroom also.
After all this time, I expected much more.
Standard engine of the MB s550 far outclasses LS500. At this price point, gas mileage makes little difference to most buyers.
Thought they would have done something more advanced/easier to use than the touch pad for the interior controls.
Interior of doors not up to the appearance of LS460's.
Appears there is a loss in headroom also.
After all this time, I expected much more.
Regarding the engine, indeed the S class offers the V8 as opposed to the TTV6, however its remains to bee seen just what impact that will have on potential customers.
Interior controls, again, something-I think, you'll just have to experience, as some love the touch pad.
Interior of doors not up to the standard of the current 460.. I can only say one thing: You have to see it in person.
Headroom im simply not sure about, but given the fact this is a world-class flagship luxury sedan, its longer and I believe wider, the head room, if lessened, is menial.
Also, as Steve stated, its less than the S-Class as well as the fact that Lexus is not going for the likes of the framework of the S-Class.
But for me, having seen them within steps of each other, IMHO, the LS500 is simply the more attractive choice.
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JellyBean (02-24-17)
#49
Outstanding!
The grille being garish?? Quite the contrary, as it is seamlessly and beautifully infused with the overall lines and slope of the vehicle. It is very fluid and in fact, visually sets the tone for the overall stance of the vehicle. It is a sleek, low-to-the ground, wide vehicle that is a great combination of smooth and edgy contoured lines, progressive, subtle yet aggressive and it is till classy without appearing over-stated.
JB
#50
Originally Posted by JellyBean
Wow!!! That’s the best writing I’ve seen in CL since I joined in 2004! I must say with the utmost respect (seriously) that you have a bright future as a marketing copywriter. I would've never imagined “absurdly ugly” described in such wonderful, persuasive and enchanting prose. Of course, “absurdly ugly” is my blunt opinion of the grille and you obviously disagree. But I’ll probably buy the car because of its drop dead gorgeous everything else, especially the interior. I'll be hanging out in this section of CL just because of your prose. And I'm not being sarcastic, I just *loved* how you worded your opinion. Thanks!!!
JB
JB
#51
Pole Position
That's EXACTLY where they came from! In seeing some more pics of the new LS interior in this thread- (more of a panorama of the dash), it flows somewhat better than just a pic of the gauge cluster suggests. Can't wait to see the car in person. Heaven knows the LC500 is quite impressive...this new LS should be as well.
I too have somewhat grudgingly accepted the TTV6 concept...at least, at this point we're somewhat stuck with it; and it's undeniable the power (mainly tq) and a bit of weight savings. Long term durability remains to be seen with many of these new mills, though.
I too have somewhat grudgingly accepted the TTV6 concept...at least, at this point we're somewhat stuck with it; and it's undeniable the power (mainly tq) and a bit of weight savings. Long term durability remains to be seen with many of these new mills, though.
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