Don't know much about Lexus' but want to into them

Modern ones maintain the same level of quality and refinement as the older ones, you can't go wrong with either.

2nd gen is350 is nice for comfy power and great sound with the f sport exhaust

Older ls400s with straight pipes are criminally underrated

Sc300s and is300s used to be cool for cheap drifting but they're too well known now and people are even turning the autos into fucked up vapemobiles

File: Lexus_LFA_by_anata_no_akuyu-d61q9p5.jpg (150KB, 1095x730px) Image search: [Google]

150KB, 1095x730px

>classic Lexus

Does Lexus even have classics? The closest Lexus comes to a classic is pic related.

They're all pretty good, I don't know anything about the SUVs but the IS and ES cars are really good. It's basically a luxury off-shoot of Toyota so it still maintains the quality (for the most part) that Toyota was known for. The old 90s ES300 were really good cars.

File: 202019d1299530760-showroom-new-1992-sc400-smearly-2011-136.jpg (90KB, 800x600px) Image search: [Google]

90KB, 800x600px

>>17831682
Classique Lexus coming thru.

>>17831583
>classic Lexus

the company has existed for less than 30 years. the only cars eligible to be classics are the LS 400, first-gen ES, and first-gen SC if you go by the 25 year rule. Of those, only the LS 400 was historically impactful. Maybe the SC since it pretty much embodied the '90s sportscar styling that would rule for most of the decade.

File: Lexus_LS_400.jpg (205KB, 1024x550px) Image search: [Google]

205KB, 1024x550px

>>17831682

the gas mileage on most of the old ones isn't that good right?

>>17832093
i mean it's a relatively large 20 year old car with a straight six or v8 and rwd it's good for what it is

File: TNGA.jpg (129KB, 852x535px) Image search: [Google]

129KB, 852x535px

>>17831583

They are gussied up Toyota with pseudo-luxury and Lexus tax. Quite good.

There is an interesting part about Lexus. LS and LC use the Prius platform. Pretty cool.

File: gadmachine.jpg (225KB, 1080x1080px) Image search: [Google]

225KB, 1080x1080px

import one of these

my attainable dream car

File: 2018-Lexus-LC-500-rear-end.jpg (215KB, 2048x1365px) Image search: [Google]

215KB, 2048x1365px

>>17831583
>are modern ones worth while?

nah

>>17832068
Looks basically exactly like a camry. What makes it better than a camry?

>>17832135
Indestructible v8 and RWD

>>17832167
worst mpg and pricey repair

>>17832123
It's a modular platform first utilized to create the current Prius. The RWD LS is not based off the FWD Prius.

>>17832171
>mpg
Not a luxury car buyer then
>pricey repair
You take that back. It's just a Camry, right?

File: Lexus-LS500-FSport-Prius-Shift.jpg (382KB, 1600x1067px) Image search: [Google]

382KB, 1600x1067px

>>17832209
>modular platform
Sounds like other manufacturers do.
>LS is not based off the FWD Prius
They do have the same parts. Parts sharing program FTW.

>>17832217
>Not a luxury car buyer then
then, bad deal for OP
>You take that back. It's just a Camry, right?
You are saying that the first LS is based off Camry?

>>17832171
If you're worried about "pricey repairs" then get a Civic and be done with it

is the 2006 lexus Is 220d any good lads

>>17831583
The Lexus IS F was sexy and fast

File: 17761553.png (145KB, 300x641px) Image search: [Google]

145KB, 300x641px

>>17832251
The Audi A8 is front-wheel drive and none of its competitors are.

Get over it VAGfag.

>>17832259
>then, bad deal for op
Since he is poor, yes.
>You are saying that the first LS...
I am saying repairs aren't "pricey" as was implied.

LS400 was the successor to the toyota Cressida

>>17832502
???

>>17832502
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell... I'd say it was more about Toyota wanting to make an even more luxurious vehicle. Therefore they made the Toyota Celsior (JDM name)/Lexus LS400 (export name) and it became the Toyota flagship (debatable when you take the Crown into account)

The Cressida/Mark II wasn't discontinued until 2007

>>17832502
W R O N G

>>17832585
The Toyota Crown was the basis for the last couple generations of the Lexus GS wasn't it? The Toyota Century is the real flagship.

File: muh FWD.jpg (92KB, 290x693px) Image search: [Google]

92KB, 290x693px

>>17832494
>old, tired, pointless meme
>FWD A8 is not available in US while Cadillac offers the FWD large sedan

meh

>>17832633
That I wouldn't really know much about
And how the hell did I just forget that the Century existed...

File: image-2017-09-03-15-16-36.jpg (33KB, 500x307px) Image search: [Google]

33KB, 500x307px

>>17832649
>thinks anyone here cares about Niggerlac

Try again VAGfag.

>>17832135
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1vZenBX4-0

File: Lexus_IS300-SportCross.jpg (932KB, 1600x900px) Image search: [Google]

932KB, 1600x900px

>>17831583
IS300 SportCross

>>17832649
The CT6 exists

File: 2017 XTS.jpg (136KB, 994x622px) Image search: [Google]

136KB, 994x622px

>>17832814
yeah, the sales of XTS are better than CT6.

>>17832428

File: PicsArt_09-06-10.32.31.jpg (492KB, 1313x1628px) Image search: [Google]

492KB, 1313x1628px

01 is300 fag reporting in

I hear toyota is coming out with a supra soon. Dont convert yet

>>17832093
>the gas mileage on most of the old ones isn't that good right?

No. They were okay at the time, but compared to modern cars they aren't that great -- bad even.

>>17832123

daily reminder there's nothing wrong with this at all and it's actually smart

>>17832135
No no, you should see the ES250.
It literally is a 1990 Camry with tiny exterior touches.
The LS was an all new platform.

>>17832494
>>17832649
The whole point of a 'luxury' car is that is it comfy.
Why would anyone give even the tiniest shit about which wheels are being driven? You're not going to drive it like it makes a difference because COMFY.

>>17834683

I agree. It is a very good business decision. I don't mind spending 100K+ super glorified Prius that looking nice and comfy.

>>17835414
>>17834683
>it is ok for Toyota to do it
>it is not ok for VW to do it.
why?

I just want a new Lexus that doesn't have that ugly as shit plastic grid across the entire front.

>>17832167
>Indestructible v8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0Uib3tmkY

>>17835472
People subscribe for this trash?

>>17835472
This video triggers Lexus/toyota fangirls.

>>17835452
Because some ignorant, jealous guys in /o/ hate VAG with a passion. So there.

VAG is good as others. Buy a car you feel is right for you.

File: maxresdefault.jpg (485KB, 2131x1420px) Image search: [Google]

485KB, 2131x1420px

>best ones
They're all pretty good - remember that they don't make sports cars, only grand tourers which is what a lot of car reviewers seem to misunderstand. They're reliable and hold value better than their competitors.
>modern ones worth while?
yes
>station wagon
pic related - 1999 IS300 with the beloved 2jz. If you want to buy OP, be careful of riced out POS.

File: 1200px-Lexus_LFA_Yellow_Las_Vegas.jpg (137KB, 1200x624px) Image search: [Google]

137KB, 1200x624px

I would argue the LFA is an "instant classic"

>>17831944
>>17832024

These. Soarer meets the very definition of classic.

>>17832134

These things are ridiculously good looking in person. They look like shit in photos though

>>17832810

I want one of these with a 1UZ

>>17835452
Toyota's not "doing" anything other than sharing similar components.

They aren't, for instance, using a front-wheel drive economy car for the basis of their rear-wheel drive flagship, like Audi does.

Everyone in here pretending that it is the same thing is a samefagging VAG apologist and is to be ignored.

File: download.jpg (9KB, 336x150px) Image search: [Google]

9KB, 336x150px

>>17831583
Pic attached
>>17831628
Not true, the older ones will sometimes have rattles and other noises, the newer ones are less squeaky

>>17832428
yes if youre in a country that allows them

'00 LS400 owner reporting for duty.

I've had this car a few years now and now that the 'new to me' has worn off, I'll give you a rundown.

Pros:
nice styling that has aged well and even gets the occasional compliment
relatively ok mileage for a v8 luxury car
powerful enough
excellent build quality
reliable as fuck
lots of room
very smooth ride, especially with softer tires than stock

Cons:
other than ride quality and leather, it's pretty basic by modern standards.
Although the power is adequate, 290 horses in a 3800 lb car isn't something that is exciting. The LS 400 is a highway cruiser that really shines at 2500 rpm, but don't expect it to be 'sporty'. Like, at all.
At this point, if you are seen in one, few will mistake you for having money, since the roads are full of illegal immigrants daily driving beat up LS 400's all day long. On the flip side, poor beaners love dead nuts reliable cars, so take that as an endorsement of sorts.

If I had to do it over again, I'd probably hunt down a minty 2004 GS430.

All in all, the experience has really increased my desire for luxury and power. I look at S-class AMG's and want.
>but that reliability though
If only MB didn't make 1 owner and done garbage.

File: 1504808407309[1].png (536KB, 1000x526px) Image search: [Google]

536KB, 1000x526px

>>17835685
>muh fwd
I don't care if A8 is based golf, but it is faster than Prius platform aka LC.
The whole point of a 'luxury' car is that is it comfy. See >>17834957
>Everyone in here pretending that it is the same thing is a samefagging VAG apologist and is to be ignored.
You are one speaking, a samefagging VAGhater, which needs to be ignored.

File: squeaky clean.jpg (468KB, 1200x900px) Image search: [Google]

468KB, 1200x900px

>>17831583
>>17832810
>>17835550
>>17836753
Yes.

I dunno OP. If you can score an LS400 that's been treated nicely, you'll have a mad comfy cruiser. I like my 2jz; while its not fast by modern standards it is really smooth.

>>17831583
for some odd reason, Lexus' don't hold their value. you can get a 5-6 year old ES350 for pretty much the same price as a 5-6 year old Camry because the ES350 is a Camry with leather seats, but that is not a bad thing.

>>17838061
Literally nobody cares about your fwd/haldex cuckbox.

File: I am so tired.jpg (56KB, 960x640px) Image search: [Google]

56KB, 960x640px

>>17839808
sperg more

>>17839817
I will. Its my thread nao.

IS-F owner reporting in. 5.0 V8 and lexus quality makes for the best time.

>>17840019
>I will. Its my thread nao.
Literally nobody cares about your cuckbox.

>>17840131
The entire thread was started for my cuckbox.
How about go have your meltdown in a VAGe thread where FWD is more accepted?

>>17831674
2007 IS 350 reporting in :-)

I've added F-Sport intake, exhaust, and sway bars.

Very quick car, nice place to be, but just doesn't feel very sporty to drive. Too much body roll, lame steering feel, and no real driver involvement from the auto transmission. If I could do it all over again, I'd probably just settle for a G37 sedan w/ manual.

>>17840113
It's annoying to me that the only affordable IS-F's at the moment are pre-2011. Otherwise, I would consider upgrading from my 350.

>>17832251
AHAHAHAHA LOOK AT THAT TINY STICK ara ara ara