Japan makes a Bahnstormer, too.
With air suspension, a primo V8 engine and reliability for days, it's probably a smarter buy over something from Germany
You’re not a car guy until you’ve driven something VIP.
We are referring to a high-end, fully equipped vehicle, such as a BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Owning a flagship luxury car that can accommodate five people is a romantic idea that most car enthusiasts explore as they come of age.
Why waste time driving something uncouth? On the outside, the Lexus LS460 is classically prestigious, well proportioned, and understated.
On the inside, it’s quiet, plush, and luxurious. It rides on air suspension like a big European luxury car, and also has a distinct yet high-end feeling V8 that feels effortless.
The eight-speed auto is also part of that secret driveline recipe. However, the best part of this package is reliability. Where its German competitors will age poorly and cost you the world to keep on the road, a Lexus LS460 will simply chug along under the routine maintenance schedule without fault or fuss.
They are bulletproof.
The car pictured – 2006 Lexus LS460
Our Lexus LS460 was built in December 2006 and is a ‘Version S’ trim level.
It’s powered by a 4.6-litre quad-cam ‘1UR’ V8 engine with 283kw/ 493Nm. It features Toyota’s d4S direct injection and port fuel injection system, dual variable valve timing with event control on the intake side, and an awesome eight-speed torque-converter automatic. It was the first production car in the world with an eight-speed auto!
As a Version S model, it features heated and cooled electric leather seats with 14-ways of adjustment, a rear electric sun blind, adaptive air suspension, electric rear seats, keyless entry and plenty other luxury features.
It was purchased in Japan via its domestic auction network and was graded 4.5B. The vehicle presents in above-average condition and comes with a Japanese service history and export certificate.
The paint is wholly-original and the car has not seen salty roads.
Quick facts
- 4.6-litre V8 ‘1Ur’ engine
- 283kW power / 493Nm torque
- 48,115km
- Eight-speed torque converter auto
- Air suspension with height controller (set to low for photos)
- Version S model, with:
- Heated and cooled leather seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Front and rear electric seats
- Rear electric sun blind
- Black leather interior
- Adaptive HID headlights
- Cruise control
- Auction grade 4.5B
- Vehicle comes with Japanese owners manual
- Vehicle comes with three months NSW registration
- Vehicle comes with SEVS compliance
Made possible by state-of-the-art production engineering and practiced craftsmanship, the LS460 represents the ideal form of prestige luxury vehicles to come.Toyota Japan, launch of Lexus LS460 Sep. 19, 2006
