What did you get after your LS?

[donkmeister]

Firstly, I'm in no hurry to replace my LS460. The old bus has been good to me and my family love it too. But, I was idly musing at what I would get now if I had to replace it (and another LS wasn't an option). I'd be interested to hear what other LS owners replaced their cars with, or are considering replacing their cars with. Here are my 5.

Mercedes S-Class. Probably the closest in terms of luxury and build quality, but from experience of an E-Class it would be less reliable (the core car was fine, but the accoutrements like brake-by-wire and air suspension were less so)

Mercedes E-Class estate. I had an E500 saloon before the LS and loved it. V8 grunt, surprisingly light, and due to some minor fettling mine was a genuine 170+mph car. A bigger boot would have been the cherry on top. But, it didn't feel as well built as the Lexus, I spent enough on repair and maintenance to end up on first name terms with a specialist, and I'd have to wait a long time to find a particular spec.

BMW 7-series. BMW casts their V8s from cheddar and Wensleydale, so I'd have to get a straight-6. And whilst looks are subjective I'd say the BMW has even less exciting styling than the Lexus.

Toyota Alphard. I grew up watching the A-Team so a luxury van with sliding doors appeals. Available with a 3.5 V6, so still a decent amount of engine and Toyota, so properly built. Really I'd want the Lexus LM but they're still north of £100k.

Nissan Elgrand. Similar vein to the Alphard, albeit it's a Nissan 350Z in a grown-up suit (don't tell Fairlady Fanboys, they hate that!)