Supraguy

For those in the know, what's the difference? I want a black LS460 and would like to know a descriptive difference. Thanks.

The retail sales date for the 2008 LS460 is 9/7/07 for east coast and 8/25/07 for west coast. I'd wait for the MY08 since it will contain less defects than MY07.

Details: 06 Lexus LS430 with under 2K miles meets Taurus. LS survived with $16K worth of damage. Taurus fate is unknown. As you can imagine, diminished value is big concern. Any advice? Very impressed with Lexus build quality. Taurus pulled out in front attempting to make left turn, totally neglecting on-coming traffic. Impact at 40 mph. Spun Taurus 180 degrees (stopped facing opposite direction).

I'm posting because this could happen to any Lexus owner and have considerable financial and long term impact. I have an 06 LS430 with 2K miles. Last week, I was involved in an accident resulting in approximately $12K of damage to the front right fender area (the passenger doors won't even open). The other vehicle was at fault and was issued a citation for failure to yield. I took my LS to a Lexus recommended body shop and immediately got a call from the other party's insurance company that they will not pay above "normal" hourly rates. Being a high-line body shop, they charge about $5 more per hour labor and for this repair could equate to about $1,000 more than a "normal" body shop. Furthermore, I am investigating diminished value as I understand regardless of how well the vehicle is repaired, it will never be worth the same as before the accident. My questions are: 1. Can the at-fault insurance company dictate the maximum allowable hourly rate? We're not dealing with Chevy's here. 2. What is the best way to estimate diminished value? I read 10-15% of vehicle's current value is acceptable. As owner's of premium automobiles, everyone needs to be aware of the implications of an automobile accident and its resulting effects, both financially and mechanically. Any advice is appreciated especially from those who have experienced similar. Joe

Thanks for the reply. I was hoping there was something I could de-activate with a few "special" key strokes. If someone know this can not be accomplished that easily, let me know.

The 18" wheel option went from $220 to $800. That's all I'm aware of.

I have an 06 LS430. During motion, key inputs on the nagivation screen are de-activated on the display for obvious reasons. Is there a way to over ride this setting? Usually, my wife drives and I like to use the features from the passenger side. Advise.

Picked my 2006 up today, 8/12. Not much difference from 05.

Lexus insider informed me that vessel arrival date in US is 8/7 with first vehicles at dealerships in mid-August. The base MSRP has increased $300. SG