Overview & Reviews

Apart from a new adaptive air suspension package (which also includes variable-ratio steering, 19-inch wheels and upgraded brakes) for the long-wheelbase "L" version, the Lexus LS 460 is unchanged for 2008.

• Serene ride, intelligent cabin design, top-notch materials, powerful V8 engine and slick eight-speed transmission.

• Base suspension allows too much body movement when driven aggressively on a twisty road, brakes can seem touchy at first.

User Reviews:

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  Less Car than Earlier Model - 2008 Lexus LS 460
  By econpasha - October 7 - 2:40 pm

  Took this car on two long trips, to Washington, DC and Florida, and now have 4000 miles on it. At highway speeds, there is significant wind noise. Also, unlike my earlier 1994 model LS 400, it feels lighter on the road. I dont feel any pride of ownership. Yes, it gets good gas mileage: 29 miles on the highway. But no feel for the road, and wind noise is simply awful. I miss my BMW.

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  A Disappointing Update - 2008 Lexus LS 460
  By Rick S - updated - February 9 - 12:00 pm

  Now that I have had this car for 2 1/2 years, I thought I would add an updated review. This is our 4th Lexus and I am disappointed in the overall quality of the car. Aside from the recall, I have had a number of mostly minor quality- related issues since my last review, including an issue with paint chips on the front of the car and a blown out speaker in my expensive Levinson stereo. If I had to do it over again knowing what I know now, I would not purchase this car. I expected uncompromising quality in a car I could drive for 10 years like my last 2 (less expense) Lexus vehicles. Now I worry about expensive repairs down the road. I am thinking seriously about getting rid of the car.

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  Broke - 2008 Lexus LS 460
  By Fred - November 20 - 12:13 am

  Car has been in the repair shop three times in less than 2 years. Brake problems. What a pain for a $75,000 Car.

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  Nice car, but just an expensive Toyota! - 2008 Lexus LS 460
  By M.H. - June 27 - 1:00 pm

  Just traded from years of driving BMWs and Mercedes for my first Lexus, the LS 460 with all the options except laser cruise. It is a nice car with great creature comfort features, but is it really worth the price tag compared to the build quality of german sedans (the jury is still out with me!!)? There is a lot of wind noise that should not be in a car of this price! It handles surprisingly well for a large sedan and gets great gas mileage for such a powerful engine!

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  08 LS460 - somewhat dissapointing - 2008 Lexus LS 460
  By jeffstephan - February 14 - 10:01 am

  have 65,000 miles on one. Levinson amplifier went out at 60K. Found a repair shop in NJ to fix it for $700. It is 3000 if you go to dealer. Navigation is slow to put in addresses. Cannot change address while driving. Hard to jump start car as battery is very close to firewall with plastic molding above it that needs to be removed. Drivers side window switch went bad at 45,000 miles. Found a used one on ebay for $125 and fixed myself. Paint scratches very easy like others have mentioned. Sound of speakers is excellent. Decent mpg for V8. very comfortable on long drives and safe. Suspension sags into corners when driving spirited.