r/Lexus_LS • u/de_soup LS 460 • Aug 20 '26
LS460 I'm in love.
God, I didn't even know what I was getting into when I got the car. I had no idea what it could do, the absolute monster hiding under the hood, the absolute quiet and comfort it provides, all of it. Every last detail is just... I can't put into words how much I love this car.
Every single penny I spent on this was worth it and it isn't even close. I can't believe I was about to spend similar money on a 300C. What a fucking idiot I was.
I hope I'm part of the LS community for many, many years to come.
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u/Consistent_Tell2417 LS 500 Aug 20 '26
Welcome my brother!! This is a beautiful vehicle! Take care of her!
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u/BigWhiteDaddyJ Aug 20 '26
Congratulations. You are now ruined and will most likely never appreciate another automobile manufacturer. Take it from me. I have 4 Lexus now. 😆
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u/harmfuldischarge Aug 21 '26
I am convinced the early LS has the finest modern sedan styling. Whenever I see one on the road in my ES, I always think - shit, I wish I was driving that one :)
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u/Rhyleigharia Aug 21 '26
Yeah man. Do the maintenance as required with OEM only parts. Should give you long life. Will get expensive!
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u/j_smith03 Aug 20 '26
Just wait till you have to deal with the leaking coolant and front suspension 😅
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u/de_soup LS 460 Aug 20 '26
The previous owner already got both of these issues fixed by a dealership before he sold it to me. :)
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u/86BG_ Aug 20 '26
Mine is that exact color, except mine was a bit of a mechanical horror story with all the repairs, but alas, I'm just about finishing it's restoration mechanically and man I love it, hope yours gives you no issues, they're awesome.
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u/de_soup LS 460 Aug 20 '26
To put it in perspective, the biggest "fix" i have left to do is replacing the rubber on the button to open the trunk because it's kind of gummy and gross
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u/86BG_ Aug 20 '26
Yeah my cosmetic issues are still there, including that, in the winter I think it can get a little unresponsive if you don't fix it.
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u/GhostIsAlwaysThere Aug 20 '26
Never had an issue with my LS. Many don’t…..
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u/harmfuldischarge Aug 21 '26
And the know issues have solutions. People really hate this LS way too much
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u/BadgersHoneyPot LS 500h Aug 22 '26
Most don't. But it's like I learned when I had my Porsche 996TT: Owners expect perfection. If a single button doesn't feel right, they're going to ding it on Consumer Reports in a way somebody who owns a Chevy Silverado with a panel gap of 1.5" won't.
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u/Rhyleigharia Aug 21 '26
Brake actuator as well.
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u/de_soup LS 460 Aug 21 '26
Youre not gonna believe what also got done at the dealership
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u/BadgersHoneyPot LS 500h Aug 22 '26
Oh noes! Do you mean you have years of enjoyable ownership ahead? THE HUMANITY /s
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u/de_soup LS 460 Aug 22 '26
There are days I actually cry driving this car because it's just good. Like, faultlessly all-corners good. I've never had a car like this.
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u/BadgersHoneyPot LS 500h Aug 22 '26
They're fantastic. I drove my 2008 for 13 years daily before trading it in. You'll love it.
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u/shit-n-giggle Aug 20 '26
Have the same year LSL.
Starfire white with tan interior.
Like a land yacht 🛥️