I used to consider this model way too high riding and avoided it for a while, but later I noticed several real life Lexus LS models also riding surprisingly tall. Soo... I decided to get this model in lovely metalic gray and I do not regret it at all.
Compared with most other dealer Lexus models, the LS500h seems pretty solid (also very heavy with the underbody in metal as well) and is very detailed with many features: opening sunroof, opening glove box, sliding front seats, removable cargo floor, removable engine cover, working suspension with a decent range or a surprisingly detailed hinge setup on the hood (it slides forward and up rather then being on simple dogleg hinges).
The only disadvantages are a rather dark interior (thankfully not fully black, but the dark red is still dark) and various trim pieces not being glued too well and shaking loose during shipping (quite like many other Lexus dealer models). Not a seller problem as the model was well packaged as usual, but some of the magnets holding the hood and the various removable pieces, same as one rear ligh cover etc. had to be glued back. But these little pieces are easy enought to correct because they aren't stressed functional pieces.
So in the end, one of the better Lexus models available, definitely recommended.
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Compared with most other dealer Lexus models, the LS500h seems pretty solid (also very heavy with the underbody in metal as well) and is very detailed with many features: opening sunroof, opening glove box, sliding front seats, removable cargo floor, removable engine cover, working suspension with a decent range or a surprisingly detailed hinge setup on the hood (it slides forward and up rather then being on simple dogleg hinges).
The only disadvantages are a rather dark interior (thankfully not fully black, but the dark red is still dark) and various trim pieces not being glued too well and shaking loose during shipping (quite like many other Lexus dealer models). Not a seller problem as the model was well packaged as usual, but some of the magnets holding the hood and the various removable pieces, same as one rear ligh cover etc. had to be glued back. But these little pieces are easy enought to correct because they aren't stressed functional pieces.
So in the end, one of the better Lexus models available, definitely recommended.