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Anyway, the extra $150 for the larger/heavier wheels/tires doesn't bother me, but here's my overall personal opinion (others will disagree, I'm sure) about having 19" wheels/tires on the 2013 LS 460: I just don't like the style of the three different 19" wheel designs as much as the one 18", and all the 19" are coming through with "45" Low Profile tires on them which I don't like as much as the "50" (little bit Higher Profile for more "pot hole protection") tires that come with the 18" wheels. Besides, 19" wheels/tires add weight to the basic LS's 4,233 lbs. (maybe over 100 lbs.?) to the car, and probably give a bit harsher ride than the 18", IMO.
The possible 100 lbs. saving of overall weight of any LS 460 that goes with the 18" vs. the 19" wheels/tires set up is the reason, I think, why AWD LS 460's (4,652 lbs. to start) come ONLY (or more readily) with 18" tires/wheels into the SE Region of Lexus right now. The AWD is great for handling, but it affects gas mileage (1 mpg less, about), and 0 to 60 mph acceleration times (.6 seconds slower as per the brochure). Lastly, I think 18" is plenty big to begin with - just my opinion!
What's yours?
Do you mind if I ask what state you are in, and why do you feel that the "deal was too good to pass up"? About how much did the dealer take off of MSRP?
By the way, the NAV is Std. for the 2013 LS 460, and the cost is part of your base RWD MSRP's approx. $5K more than the 2012 base price.
Thanks,
Slexy1
Has anyone tried to buy a 2013 LS 460? If so, what has been your experience with the dealers in your area?
Does anyone have the current lease factors for LS models including MF,RV, and discounting for 36, 48 mths 15k miles/yr?
Thanks