Which Lexus Model Is Best For Me?

[autobahn]

I've currently got a 2005 LS430. However, i'm finding that it's far too much of a car for me! LOL. I only use it to get to work and back and it's really a car to be driven in rather than to drive. So, i'm already looking to 'downsize' to a much smaller Lexus that is more driver-oriented yet still retains the luxury of the LS. Which Lexus model would you recommend for me? I reckon i've got a budget of around £20K for a used Lexus purchase.

[Parthiban]

I've currently got a 2005 LS430. However, i'm finding that it's far too much of a car for me! LOL. I only use it to get to work and back and it's really a car to be driven in rather than to drive. So, i'm already looking to 'downsize' to a much smaller Lexus that is more driver-oriented yet still retains the luxury of the LS. Which Lexus model would you recommend for me? I reckon i've got a budget of around £20K for a used Lexus purchase.

I don't think anything will quite match the luxury of the LS, but all Lexus models have a decent level of luxury so it depends what you're looking for really. As you'd imagine as you work your way down the range the luxury goes down and the driver focus goes up.

Probably best to have a go in all of them and see which one is the best fit. A GS430 or GS450h seems like the obvious choice though :)

[autobahn]

I'm looking at an IS-F or a GS450h. Each car is from a different dealer. The cost to change for me would be very similar for either car.

The GS450h is a 2008 model and the IS-F is a late 2009 model. Which car would you go for if the cost to change was very similar (within a couple of £K).

[Parthiban]

I haven't driven the GS450h but have the IS-F, and if it was me and those were my only two choices it would be the IS-F every time.

It is a great car to drive, and has enough by way of luxury for me. Although coming from an LS you might have different priorities, I don't think the IS-Fs ride is harsh at all, but it does get a lot of abuse in reviews about it.

The GS450h is very brisk in a straight line, won't be as good in the corners but has to be more comfortable due to more compliant suspension. Plus the GS450h Sport has active roll bars which might make it decent enough through the corners.

You're probably going to have to try both and see which you prefer - which doesn't seem like a bad way to spend an afternoon :winky: