Opinions: Lexus LS430 ('02)?

[Benzadmiral]

Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
But please don't expect 20+ mpg from the V8 model. Maybe downhill with a tailwind!


It's rated 16/23, and that's on the "new" numbers. The original numbers were 18/25. You should get solidly into the mid-20s on a road trip, and I should think upper-teens around town.

I need to invest in some Just For Men hair color. My hair just went white.

I know, you don't buy this kind of car for gas mileage; and gas costs are the smallest portion of car upkeep, after depreciation and repairs. Still, in a world of $4.00 premium (around here -- I know it's worse elsewhere), that's daunting.

Still, I haven't driven it yet. Probably because I know once I do, the deal will be sealed.

 

[SteveSRT8]

As I said, if you like tomb like insulation from the outside they are great cars. I used to call my old LS400 the 'Super Lincoln'!

But I really do not like typical luxo car dynamics. To each his own.

I'm sure it will be an excellent car.

 

[JHZR2]

they always have struck me as really awesome cars if you want to cruise comfortably. Kind of what an MB S-class should be.

But they lack character, IMO.

 

[G-MAN]

Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
As I said, if you like tomb like insulation from the outside they are great cars.


"Tomb like insulation" is how I would describe my 2012 300. It's really amazing how much quieter this car is vs my 07 300. The full-body underclading, fiber wheel well liners, and double pane front window glass render a near silent interior at any speed.