Comments on: Lexus LS460L Short Test Drive Report http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:59:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ASMA Design Eagle II Sport Edition http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-85952 ASMA Design Eagle II Sport Edition Mon, 07 May 2007 16:53:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-85952 [...] dough to purchase a Mercedes Benz S-Class for myself (though the cash would likely go towards an LS460L instead) I know there would be one tuner I would never let touch my car. ASMA Design. This is the [...] [...] dough to purchase a Mercedes Benz S-Class for myself (though the cash would likely go towards an LS460L instead) I know there would be one tuner I would never let touch my car. ASMA Design. This is the [...]

]]> By: Lexus Malaysia now selling Lexus RX350 http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-83124 Lexus Malaysia now selling Lexus RX350 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 04:15:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-83124 [...] Posts: Lexus LS460L Short Test Drive Report Lexus Malaysia - Lexus LS460L and Lexus [...] [...] Posts: Lexus LS460L Short Test Drive Report Lexus Malaysia – Lexus LS460L and Lexus [...]

]]> By: TRIGS http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72817 TRIGS Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:16:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72817 About the IS250, Lexus said they will launch it sometime this year but they gave no clear indication of exactly when they will do so. Does anyone have more info on this? Which IS250 variant is Lexus going to bring in, the standard or high specs IS model? How about pricing? Maybe 300K.... the GS300 is selling for 400K. About the IS250, Lexus said they will launch it sometime this year but they gave no clear indication of exactly when they will do so. Does anyone have more info on this? Which IS250 variant is Lexus going to bring in, the standard or high specs IS model? How about pricing? Maybe 300K…. the GS300 is selling for 400K.

]]> By: tpl http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72629 tpl Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:21:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72629 merc's 280 is e-class which is GS for lexus. merc's 280 is e-class which is GS for lexus.

]]> By: longjaafar http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72566 longjaafar Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:05:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72566 They should have a 3 litre model, to avoid huge road tax. BMW has their 730 and Merc the 280 (which is 2996cc). Only then can they hope to break into the Malaysian market. LJ They should have a 3 litre model, to avoid huge road tax. BMW has their 730 and Merc the 280 (which is 2996cc).

Only then can they hope to break into the Malaysian market.

LJ

]]> By: mfg030380 http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72517 mfg030380 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 02:01:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72517 I think that the brakes on most Toyota cars really sucks... wonder if Lexus would be the same... (Sorry for a little off topic :) I think that the brakes on most Toyota cars really sucks…

wonder if Lexus would be the same…

(Sorry for a little off topic :)

]]> By: dzat46 http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72469 dzat46 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:52:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72469 Spot ON Joe Ooi .....u got it right!! Msian car a WAYY too overpriced & even weirder when some ppl mention an 80k car is gud price.....ppl pls wake UP!! Spot ON Joe Ooi …..u got it right!! Msian car a WAYY too overpriced & even weirder when some ppl mention an 80k car is gud price…..ppl pls wake UP!!

]]> By: normal_user http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72372 normal_user Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:12:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72372 Joe_ooi, well said. Income & purchasing power disparity really shows the ugly side of our economy. I hate the politicians who keep promoting that our economy is getting healthier and the rakyat is more wealthier. Buying a premium car here is like buying a house in the US. Metal houses on rubber wheels. Joe_ooi, well said. Income & purchasing power disparity really shows the ugly side of our economy. I hate the politicians who keep promoting that our economy is getting healthier and the rakyat is more wealthier.

Buying a premium car here is like buying a house in the US. Metal houses on rubber wheels.

]]> By: tpl http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72349 tpl Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:34:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72349 er.. ive got the photo. how am i suppose to email to paul.. sorry im new here. er.. ive got the photo. how am i suppose to email to paul.. sorry im new here.

]]> By: tpl http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72348 tpl Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:32:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72348 8918.. yes i saw one.. dont know whether is the show room car on testing session or someone bought it 8918.. yes i saw one.. dont know whether is the show room car on testing session or someone bought it

]]> By: Joe Ooi http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72301 Joe Ooi Sun, 11 Mar 2007 11:16:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72301 But those who can afford car at RM 100K and above in Bolehland, their AMerican counter part can afford it. This is because our PPP is around USD 12.5K and US is USD 38K! Their average income is 3 time higher yet their high end car is 1/3 of Bolehland price. Factor in these 2 variables, their Purchasing Power Paritiy is approximately 9 time. Their average income of USD 3 K per month is able to buy these car if the car loan is 5 to 9 year. But I believe it is a "rare" case in US to take car loan up to 9 years! But those who can afford car at RM 100K and above in Bolehland, their AMerican counter part can afford it. This is because our PPP is around USD 12.5K and US is USD 38K!

Their average income is 3 time higher yet their high end car is 1/3 of Bolehland price. Factor in these 2 variables, their Purchasing Power Paritiy is approximately 9 time. Their average income of USD 3 K per month is able to buy these car if the car loan is 5 to 9 year. But I believe it is a "rare" case in US to take car loan up to 9 years!

]]> By: honda_driver http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72238 honda_driver Sun, 11 Mar 2007 01:14:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72238 it might be cheaper in the US, but a normal makan gaji rakyat in the US can't afford a lexus either. it might be cheaper in the US, but a normal makan gaji rakyat in the US can't afford a lexus either.

]]> By: Joe Ooi http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72235 Joe Ooi Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:57:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72235 At only RM777,448, it’s a bargain given that it’s a world away from the bare bones S350 that sells for RM754,888. ------------ Wah Paul Tan "At only" ah, log on the link below: - <a href="http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/pricing.aspx?year=2007&make=Lexus&model=LS%20460&trimid=-1" rel="nofollow">http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/pricing.aspx?ye...</a> American public with higher income and purchasing parity power can buy same car at mega sales with 70% discount from bloehland price. US price from USD 61K and USD 71K is approximately 30% of our price only. Really NAP big suck!!!!!!!! At only RM777,448, it’s a bargain given that it’s a world away from the bare bones S350 that sells for RM754,888.

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Wah Paul Tan "At only" ah, log on the link below: -

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/pricing.aspx?ye…

American public with higher income and purchasing parity power can buy same car at mega sales with 70% discount from bloehland price. US price from USD 61K and USD 71K is approximately 30% of our price only. Really NAP big suck!!!!!!!!

]]> By: transformer http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72203 transformer Sat, 10 Mar 2007 18:33:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72203 No chance to own one for a makan gaji rakyat! Wonder if Wald/LX/Naza bring in one and guess what would the price be ? Rm555K or Rm666 ? :) No chance to own one for a makan gaji rakyat!

Wonder if Wald/LX/Naza bring in one and guess what would the price be ?

Rm555K or Rm666 ? :)

]]> By: mfg030380 http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72191 mfg030380 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 16:06:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72191 I've got email from Lexus Malaysia, that the IS250 will be available this year!!!! I've got email from Lexus Malaysia, that the IS250 will be available this year!!!!

]]> By: tokmoh http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72159 tokmoh Sat, 10 Mar 2007 11:56:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72159 It is said that Lexus will bring a few more models nxt year, oh wait, I think this year!! Some say it's RX, some say it's IS, all we know is he's called The Sti....ops!!! Got carried away!! It is said that Lexus will bring a few more models nxt year, oh wait, I think this year!! Some say it's RX, some say it's IS, all we know is he's called The Sti….ops!!! Got carried away!!

]]> By: layman http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72158 layman Sat, 10 Mar 2007 11:49:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72158 Be realistic, Lexus need to be 30% cheaper than the 2Bs in order to have some impact. Be realistic, Lexus need to be 30% cheaper than the 2Bs in order to have some impact.

]]> By: ybng http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72155 ybng Sat, 10 Mar 2007 11:16:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72155 Do you think they will bring in the smaller Lexus so that people will have a choice instead of 3 series or C class ? About time , right ? Do you think they will bring in the smaller Lexus so that people will have a choice instead of 3 series or C class ? About time , right ?

]]> By: Joe Ooi http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72095 Joe Ooi Sat, 10 Mar 2007 01:18:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72095 Can dream only! Can dream only!

]]> By: tishaban http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72094 tishaban Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:51:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72094 Lexus isn't exactly fresh in the US, they've been there for almost 20 years. I like the Lexus but as someone said, this car won't sell in Malaysia where people love to show off their S-class. Lexus isn't exactly fresh in the US, they've been there for almost 20 years. I like the Lexus but as someone said, this car won't sell in Malaysia where people love to show off their S-class.

]]> By: paradoxx http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72093 paradoxx Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:44:54 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72093 elongated version of the mark x? is the mark x available in m'sia btw? elongated version of the mark x?

is the mark x available in m'sia btw?

]]> By: familyman http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72091 familyman Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:18:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72091 saw want over taking me in front of the office.. its a sight to behold.. quite massive in size.. but it sure does go! saw want over taking me in front of the office.. its a sight to behold.. quite massive in size.. but it sure does go!

]]> By: narrowband http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72084 narrowband Fri, 09 Mar 2007 23:50:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72084 What a tech marvel. What a tech marvel.

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72083 mystvearn Fri, 09 Mar 2007 23:50:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72083 not sure will ever see that amount of money in my lifetime :P not sure will ever see that amount of money in my lifetime :P

]]> By: albagmane http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72068 albagmane Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:03:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72068 brilliantly technologied! i wan the sound system!!! brilliantly technologied! i wan the sound system!!!

]]> By: tokmoh http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72063 tokmoh Fri, 09 Mar 2007 21:51:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72063 Another great piece of work by Shannon. I've always read his reviews in NST, n I like his writing style that's nt too car nerd-ish. I mean, anyone with absolutely no idea abt cars can hv some idea what he's talking abt rather than gettin bored when they drown in jargons like VTEC, ABS, QWE, RTY, UIO, ASD, FGH........ I used to nt like Lexus, cuz they used to be a Mercedes wit no toy, bt this LS460 is simple astonishing!!! This is the 1st Lexus that actually get 4/5 rating from Jeremy Clarkson. Another great piece of work by Shannon. I've always read his reviews in NST, n I like his writing style that's nt too car nerd-ish. I mean, anyone with absolutely no idea abt cars can hv some idea what he's talking abt rather than gettin bored when they drown in jargons like VTEC, ABS, QWE, RTY, UIO, ASD, FGH……..

I used to nt like Lexus, cuz they used to be a Mercedes wit no toy, bt this LS460 is simple astonishing!!! This is the 1st Lexus that actually get 4/5 rating from Jeremy Clarkson.

]]> By: ACES http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72057 ACES Fri, 09 Mar 2007 21:29:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72057 Ahhhh.. Lexus.. Even they could make the german feels nervous. Japan against the rest of the world haha next stop, supercar territory. Italians, watch out! Ahhhh.. Lexus.. Even they could make the german feels nervous. Japan against the rest of the world haha next stop, supercar territory. Italians, watch out!

]]> By: jehutyz http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72051 jehutyz Fri, 09 Mar 2007 20:53:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72051 Lexus.......The Line of Luxury Lexus…….The Line of Luxury

]]> By: cbljkkj http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72046 cbljkkj Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:22:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72046 Love these kind of cars. 493Nm of torque is incredible. The smooth accelerating G forces felt in cars like these which have these kind of magnificent engines really show how much effort has been put in to making 493Nm of torque and 375hp as comfortable to ride in as possible. Having said this, Toyota do make some great high displacement engines and can be considered the best Japanese luxury auto make. Lexus although still fresh in the U.S have been gaining a reputation that even Mercedes find tough to beat. Love these kind of cars. 493Nm of torque is incredible. The smooth accelerating G forces felt in cars like these which have these kind of magnificent engines really show how much effort has been put in to making 493Nm of torque and 375hp as comfortable to ride in as possible.

Having said this, Toyota do make some great high displacement engines and can be considered the best Japanese luxury auto make. Lexus although still fresh in the U.S have been gaining a reputation that even Mercedes find tough to beat.

]]> By: noAP4u http://paultan.org/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72042 noAP4u Fri, 09 Mar 2007 17:58:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/09/lexus-ls460l-short-test-drive-report/#comment-72042 ini mau AP punya kah? ;-P ini mau AP punya kah? ;-P

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