For a car competing in the ultra-luxury segment against the likes of the BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes Benz S-Class, the Lexus LS maintains a curious history of value. When it was first introduced in the late 80s, the LS surprised its rivals by offering a luxury car competitive with the best in the world that was more reliable to boot. Though much has changed in the intervening years, the basic facts remain the same: the LS starts at more than $8,000 less than a 7 Series and close to $15,000 less than the S-Class. For that price it offers massive levels of refinement, luxury and performance, all while continuing to display the build quality that shocked the world when it was first introduced.
