I agree great brand to stick with 👍

You will have to wait and see. Thanks for the LS500 MPG info. Yeah the car isn't the best around town in terms of fuel efficiency.

Thanks. Those LS460s are wonderful cars. I do really like the LC….

Can never go wrong with Toyota and Lexus 👍

Thanks, stay tuned. I had a loaner 2020 ES300h UL for a couple of days last year, see my video on that. Solid car! To be honest I'd say keep your car or at least just drive an LS so you can feel the difference. Nicer interior in the LS but it has a little lag off the line which is due to the trans and computer programming I believe. Lots of power once you rev it up though. The ES hybrid does not have the same lagginess.

I've heard that the es350 ultra luxury is like 90% of the ls. So if u really want that extra 5% then go with the ls. Or u can just go to ur lexus dealer and ask em to test drive an ls

Nice! Enjoy your LS, those 460s are extremely well built reliable luxury cars 👍

Sounds like OP does a lot of city driving. If you do more highway/back roads driving, then your numbers are believable. OPs numbers would be even higher though with more highway driving.

The world events from 2 years ago until now mean I do more city driving than highway driving. Before that I had a good mix of each.

I should add that my driving is a fairly even mix of hwy/city. And I promise the average of 21.4 is real. Thanks for the comments and updates.

Thanks. Yes the replacement is a Lexus too so it is nice too 😁

Yes, that's what I bought. 2022 ES 300h hybrid Ultra Luxury package all the options.

Congratulations on buying the top spec ES.👍

Oooh the Inspiration is a very nice model 👍 The seat massage turns off after 15 minutes, it’s annoying. My symptom was a hissing noise while it was operating. You may have your massage intensity turned down there are 5 levels of intensity.

You'll have to stay tuned! I plan on doing a video telling what I like / dislike about the LS500.

My wife has the RAV4 Prime so I can imagine that is even better.

@@InternetDude I’m holding out for a 2019-2020 LS500 executive trim used, haven’t found any used models with the Kiriko trim which is crazy

They are *very* rare!

Hi, I now have a top spec Ultra Luxury 2022 ES 300h hybrid. There are nice things such as dual pane side glass, active noise cancellation, etc. However they hybrid model has more sound deadening than the V6 version, so I highly recommend the hybrid ES if you are thinking about that. Plus the ride is wonderfully smooth in fact not that much different from the LS, for real! The base ES250 has a noisier engine with less sound deadening and plus the engine runs all the time. With the hybrid there are LOTS of times the engine isn't even running. When the engine is not running it's as quiet as an EV. In fact quieter than my Tesla because my Tesla didn't have acoustic glass or noise cancellation. Test drive a top spec ES300h and I think you will like it! I have a video review of a loaner ES300 hybrid on my channel if you look around, it was about a year ago I think.

Thank you internet dude i really appreciate your advice, and i will test drive the top spec luxury lexus ES. Thank you.👍

Eh actually no, it really isn't that responsive, not off-the-line. Once it's going it has lots of power, but not stop-and-go. Stay tuned I plan on doing what I like / dislike about my LS before it's gone!

It's a luxury car - a flagship at that. So the engine and transmission in this setup is designed for smoothness and comfort. So getup and go will not be as instantaneous like the is500. But it does have a good amount of tq to move its 2.5 ton mass

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The replacement Lexus IS a sedan / saloon.

Honestly the biggest reason is I want hybrid only and the new LS hybrid is not a good value. I went for an ES hybrid simply because it’s half the price and will not have the throttle lag off the line. Check out my recent videos on what I like & hate about the car. The throttle lag is annoying around town but the car is wonderful on the highway.

I own it, I can just hang on to it and trade when the new vehicle arrives. I estimate depreciation of $20K to $30K

My wife has the NX450+ twin RAV4 Prime and I drive it often. Great powertrain, extremely efficient. Excellent choice 👍

You should check out my newest video. I liked the LS but ultimately I have a better car now, a '22 ES300h UL. You & I think very similarly. Trust me when I say the ES 300h UL is absolutely the better choice for you, and I've owned both!! The ES hybrid is such a proven platform. The LS I had some minor issues like the seat massage failing twice. I don't entirely trust the turbos in the real long run, they would probably be fine if you baby the car but if you drive it sporty they won't last as long. If you keep a car beyond say ~6 years, no question ES hybrid better choice. It even has a 10 year warranty on the hybrid battery! I considered the LS500h but even it has a 4 speed trans and the lag off the line is just unbearable over time I just couldn't take it anymore.

Thanks for the comment. Yes the new LS500 is nothing like the previous LS, and even having owned one for almost 2.5 years I would not recommend it. I have replaced it with a smoother brand new Lexus ES hybrid. The powertrain is much smoother, less things to go wrong (turbos etc.) so far I only miss the massaging seat and that's about it. EV's yes we are still in the very early days of them. Sure they are "cool" and "exciting" but I would not own one out of warranty again! Too many expenses in the long run. It's $28,000 Canadian for a Tesla battery out of warranty.

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My wife has the RAV4 Prime which I really, really like 🤔

Buy why pick another vehicle when LS500 is soo good?

Will have to wait and see...

I am going to do a video of what I like & dislike about the LS500 before it's gone, so stay tuned to the channel.

Great! I now have a 2022 ES300h, LOVE it. Super efficient, quiet, smooth, etc.

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I agree 👍

Ha ha OK

Excellent choice 🤔

@@InternetDude not really .... the interior os cheap and boring (Toyota glossy black finish) compared to its predecessor. If i like to drive a huge Display i buy a TESLA :-)

It has lots of good things though like ambient lighting, new UI interface, better navigation, built-in wireless CarPlay, driver profiles, phone as a key, etc. Toyota really needs to quit it with the glossy black interior pieces though, the new Bz4X is full of shiny plastic inside.

@@InternetDude LEXUS lost its path i fear. f.e they cancel their famous V6 and V6Hybrid in the upcoming RX SUV as well as in the GS450H. Now Mazda come along and announced bigger SUV like XC-60 and 70 ! with Hybrids, PHEV AND new inline 6cyl and Turbo 6cyl. as well ! Their interior is impressive. And LEXUS have only 4cyl left....i like my old growling V6Hybrid a lot but will not buy a overstressed crying 4cyl Hybrid !

The current 4 cylinder hybrid system is very advanced. My wife has the RAV4 Prime with that powertrain and it has loads of power and is not overstressed like typical 4 cylinder vehicles. The small electric motors in the hybrid eCVT really help a lot. V6's and bigger are going extinct due to emission regulations.

Oh I’m not into SIVs much 😉

I would like proper ambient lighting too 👍

What you don't like the LC hybrid?

@@InternetDude it's not a V8 😂

@@yass123 ah OK