Another New LS460 test from Automobile Magazine

i suscribe to Automobile and already read that review.

Cumberford also writes a Design Analysis piece. he REALLY raked the LS there, needlessly i thought. his editor must have DEMANDED he be more reasonable and objective in the actual car review.

— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 10/25/2006 4:19:31 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Anyway it shows that this is an excellent car! I promise, i'll drive it when it conmes to Switzerland showrroms and give my impressions. I'll be as objective.

— AUDBMLEXMRC (View Profile)

Posted on 10/25/2006 4:27:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Although, i am not personally interested in lexus. I am a fair and objective consumer. I do have to give credit to lexus on the LS460. It is definately a big improvement in refinement and quality compared to the last generation.

I agree with will. However, the only discerning issue that causes alot of disagreement with buyers comes down to prestige and heritage.

At these luxury price points ($80,000+), the average buyer may not consider value as a huge selling factor with such vehicles as the S550 or 750i. Personally, i own a S500, and my next vehicle will most likely be the new S550 because of the sense of tradition and quality the mercedes marque has developed for over a century. This is just my opinion, i am in no way biased or ignorant towards lexus.

— rom64 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/25/2006 12:30:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Rom64,

I bought an S550 a few months ago after hearing nothing but positive news about the car. A testdrive won me over. It's more comfortable than the 7 from BMW and Audi A8 and the joke that is called Infiniti Q. I also felt it was dynamically superior to the 7 and A8.

One of my neighbours down the street has the new LS. He let me sample a ride behind the wheel. Wonderful car. Very refined and smooth and quiet, just like the S-Class. It can't get any better than this. The LS and S-Class are so closely matched, but I felt that the S-Class had the edge dynamically and was a little more involving and just as comfortable. I felt the asking price was justified since I wasn't so impressed with the last S-Class. This generation however is in my honest opinion the best car in this class, followed by the Lexus.

So far, I love the car. How can I post pictures on this site? I have a white S550 with an AMG body kit and wheels.

— Bill (View Profile)

Posted on 10/25/2006 2:52:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

By the way, I wish to add that my neighbour with the LS is a Lexus salesman! Really nice chap as well.

I'm thinking of a car for my daughter, and the new IS seems like a possibility. Anything I should know about it before going to the Lexus salesman?

— Bill (View Profile)

Posted on 10/25/2006 2:54:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Nice. The AMG bodykit is beautiful on that car. The S550 is the best all-around car in the world.

The Jaguar XJ is surprisingly good, too. It has impeccable road manners, a beautiful interior and exterior (but you have to have a certain taste), and is more than fast enough. Very underrated- which explains its relatively low price. Under $70K for a loaded XJ8, which is what I'm buying my wife in January. Our first full-size sedan.

— S4cabriofox (View Profile)

Posted on 10/25/2006 6:22:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Will, by the way, the S-Class is one of the most beautiful sedans on the road, and there's no denying that.

Like you, I really tried to dislike it when it came out. But I couldn't resist. It's the new big boy on the block.

— S4cabriofox (View Profile)

Posted on 10/25/2006 9:26:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Congratulations on the fine S-Class, Bill. I've been able to drive one as well and it is indeed a fine a car.

— Willis (View Profile)

Posted on 10/26/2006 9:06:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Another positive comment about the car's stopping power.

Wasn't there an article stating that the LS had some braking issues?

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 10/25/2006 1:15:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

A smart person would moonlight as a real estate agent and use the disposable income earned to purchase a 1995 Buick Century and several shares of Imclone stock!

— EL34i (View Profile)

Posted on 10/25/2006 5:59:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The beginning of this article is so bias, if it wasn't a review on the LS, I'd stop reading there.

I barely see any A8s or new S' around Toronto. Infact, I see just as many Jaguars. I'm wondering if the E-class is starting to be MB's new seller, I see a lot more of them than the big sedan.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/25/2006 8:51:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Yup. The last gen S-class were all over, and you'd only see the occasinoal E. Now it's the other way around, although I don't blame them, the E is better looking.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/25/2006 10:58:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

E-class has always been MB's biggest seller. Historically, they've sold more E-classes worldwide than anything (those sales include taxis). Don't you lexus fans think the LS's styling is a bit bland? The front end is sooo sedate and the sideview reminds of the 7-series. The interior is mostly nice, but the center console is too plasticky. There's a wall there of big plastic buttons. I'm convinced the car is an excellent value and you can get it loaded up with toys, but that doesn't make a great car, it does make for a great home stereo though...

— smshnick (View Profile)

Posted on 10/26/2006 1:21:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Here is an incredibly well written review of the LS460L by a guy who recently purchased one from me.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244805

— mitchatlexusofmarin (View Profile)

Posted on 10/26/2006 7:16:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Who's going to write an unbiased review on a car that they JUST bought?!?!? Lemme guess, it's the greatest car he's ever driven....

— smshnick (View Profile)

Posted on 10/26/2006 8:27:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2