Wrong. We want it all. No compromise. Let me add, no engine noise inside the cabin, no bumps being transmitted through the steering wheel. We want blissful isolation, smooth ride, plushness AND PERFORMANCE
You’re right why does every Lexus now have to try to be a sports car if I want a sports car I’ll buy one I don’t need my suv and my full size car trying to be a corvette
If you don't need V8 or V12 for everyday driving. LexusLS500 will satisfy 99% of your daily driving. Powerful enough, quiet enough, agile enough, Luxury enough, reliability is top-notch. A perfect car to live with every day. I have owned one.
Prior, the V8 was the way to go. A V12, even more Silky smooth and thrustfull. sic. Lexus compensated by developing a more robust V-6 which generates more power than the prior V8. + performance augmentation through turbo charging. I suspect it reduced the weight of the engine thus the load on the front suspension which should provides better handling and fuel economy. The engine is not under full load utilizing the turbos continuously hence a smaller engine doesn’t have to work as hard all the time, ++ Environmental considerations + increased efficiency. ( gas’s guzzler tax) = Attitudinal shift.
@@MrMrremmington Also, the advantage of the turbo V6 engine is you don't need V8 for cruising. But you have plenty of power during the acceleration when needed. The turbo kicked in hard. MB with V12, it turned off 4 pistons during highway cruising.
Lexus builds a pure luxury car. The Germans build hybrid luxury/sports cars, this is the disconnect. As far as the tech goes, Lexus’s tech is adequate and the focus is on serenity, craftsmanship, materials, and longevity. Step inside the new S-class and it’s like walking into a big box electronics store - its obnoxious. The current LS suffers from a non-V8 option in the power train and a terrible infotainment system. Resolve those issues, or at least the infotainment system, and these would sell. But Lexus, PLEASE do not stick screens everywhere, keep it simple and classy unlike the Germans.
What? There is nothing sports car like about a base 7-Series or S-Class. Are you kidding? Have you ever driven these cars? You don't seem to understand that this level that "adequate" is not enough, which is why it doesn't sell. You think a S-Class or A8 doesn't provide "serenity", when both have been designed for it? The infotainment is only one of the LS' problems, no V8 as you say is one also, but the biggest problem is that the overall package is not compelling in any way anymore. It doesn't ride like the old LS models, it's cramped for it's size, and the design doesn't look the part unless you get a F Sport model. It's also overpriced and the tech is outdated by about 5 years at least. Lexus doesn't build a pure luxury car with the LS anymore, they tried to go sporty and failed miserably. It doesn't even ride as good as the W222 or W223 S-Class. You seem to have no clue what you're talking about.
@@MercOne true, i love Lexus and had older models, they werent outdated. But now they are. i wouldnt get lexus now as any other german cars have newer tech inside. For example i had is250 from 2006 with touch screen. There wasnt any german car with touch screen back then.
2013-2020 i agree but im not a fan of how the current S class looks. interior/tech is still top tier though. if its between the S500 and LS500 id take the LS. but if you're forking extra $ for the S580 with the Twin turbo V8...well im a sucker for that engine.
@@larrywexner4163 Yes the S580 is a very nice engine. I have a 2015 S550. My initial view of the W-223S class was as you described however after sitting in both the new S class and the new LS the S class still feels a notch above what the LS offers even though both are very nice vehicles. I believe it comes down to a personal preference… You can’t go wrong with either. Of course the Lexus will win in the reliability column but fit and finish along with well-thought-out features the S class wins hands-down.
@@sufall96 It also depends on if your buying or leasing. A S500/S550 would be a great least option, you hand it back after 3 years when the warranty is almost up and the big problems show up. A Lexus is something you might want to buy. As if you take care of it, they are normally very, very dependable... It dpends on if you plan on holding on to a car for 3 years, or 10 years.... No question the LS500 is a very nice car but, if you want top tech, you want a flagship Benz.... Still kind of shocked in 2022, the LS500 does not offer wireless Android Auto or Apple Carplay... A entry level car from 2 years ago had it...
I also own an S550 and traded in my LS460 for it. 12 years total driving both vehicles now, and looking for my next vehicle. Loved my Lexus LS460, and wife is on her second ES350, but we both agreed that the Mercedes S550 is the best vehicle we have ever owned in terms of ride, quiet, performance, luxury, comfort, styling, etc. Not as reliable as my LS460, of course, but much better tech and safety systems than her newer Lexus. I do pay more to maintain my S550 as all parts and service cost more than Lexus equivalents, but as long as one is as obsessive about maintenance as I am you will have a reliable car. 76K miles and NO breakdowns on the road. Yes some recalls early on and CD changer went out at 70K (real challenge to replace this!) but we had confidence to take 4000 mile trip out West before Covid and would do so again.
The feel of the buttons and knobs are often underrated in my opinion. It's usually a great way to tell precisely how much quality has been put into something. If Lexus wants to dramatically increase sales, just change the official name to the "Yakuza Limo" and sales will most likely shyrocket as a result.🤣👍
Love saloons and this one is my favourite. I don’t get the fuss about SUVs, to me they look like vans or pick up trucks. You can’t appreciate Lexus well enough unless you drive one for some time, they’re easy to live with and comfortable and luxurious with the best made seats in the industry. Reliability is also an element of luxury because if a car breaks down on you or makes you visit garages too often for stupid electronic faults then that’s where your luxury fades away. . Btw the reviewer seems like he hates the car
@@minigiant8998 then you clearly haven’t driven one yet, I drove Mercs, BMs, and cars from other manufacturers and only loved Lexus because it has so much quality that is simply better than others. Better leather, insulation, more comfort, speed is there when you need it, it’s the full package. Btw I’m only 30 years old
@@minigiant8998 hahahaha I hope you’re not serious 😆 you’re not only ignorant about Lexus quality but also about their price. They are expensive machines and offer enough value for their price. I guess you like to pay thousands extra for tacky interior lights from German car makers 😂
Over the past 15 years I have owned and driven a succession of older luxury "barges" as we call them. Jaguar XJ8, Range Rover, Mercedes S Class and a LS430. Of all of them I had the Jaguar for the longest at 9 years and only sold it as I have back issues and it was too low to the ground, the Range Rover was the opposite and the S Class was a horrendous lemon with electronic and gear box issues. The LS430 is my current car of 4 years now and apart from a sticking steering wheel motor (that I dont use) its been the pinnacle of reliability and comfort. As mentioned in the comments I do not want or need a dynamic fast sports car I want comfort, reliability and quality and the Lexus delivers in ways the others just dont.
@@TheCoolDave Same with they Lx470 2001 I had. They basically all use the same motor. But who cares the smell of the wood and leather is I all I care about.
@@TheCoolDave I have a 2001 LS 430 with the ultra premium luxury package. No steering wheel issues. Just 175,000 KM. I’ve had it since 2008. It’s the most reliable automobile since the history of the automobile, lol it’s true. I also bought an 2010 LS 460 L all-wheel-drive. Ultrapremium luxury, package. A unique executive package without the bolster dividing the two seats, more like the Toyota Century as it has the large TV/DVD/CD at the rear between the seats. I love both cars. I didn’t sell the LS 430 because so many people wrote about wishing they kept it after they had purchased the LS 460. I thought, why wait and see. The LS 430 is the Daily driver. LS 460, it’s for a special and when it snows a lot, lol. Only when it’s fresh snow as they don’t salt very quickly in my little town lol.
@@MrMrremmington I've been through most LS models.... I've had a 1996 LS400, a 2001 LS430, a 2007 LS460L and I currently own a 2014 LS460 (that is very loaded with AWD and Dynamic Cruse). All the cars have been very reliable over all, they have their known issues but, over all best cars I have ever owned. The LS430 is just getting very dated looking now, but, I agree it was a very smooth car, the big thing with the 430 is the timing belt, if it breaks, bye bye motor, and to replace it (every 60K-90k or so), it's a big job, need to pull most of the front of the motor apart to get to it. Even small shops would charge around $1200-1500 to do it and dealer, expect a $4-5K job.. In the LS460 they moved to a timing chain, that does not really need anything. I love the 2014, I even added Android Auto(the infotainment system was dated on the day it was released) and Remote start ... If the tires are in great shape, as long as the snow does not go over the wheel wells, I can get through it, it sticks to the road like glue. I do wish it was a L due to the space of the back seat but, the deal I got on before covid, let's just say if someone hit me and totaled it, I would see close to $20K extra.... First car I have made money on....LOL
J'ai bien aime ta revue William - Je n'avais aucune idee que tu avais ce canal youtube et que ton anglais est parfaitement impeccable!! Comme proprietaire de ma Lexus IS 500, j'ai un faible pour les produits Lexus mais je suis d'accord avec toi, Lexus porte une attention a tellement de details!
I had an ES 350 FWD HATED itr so much I traded it back 4 months later for a GS 350 AWD and 18 months later I traded it in for my LS 460 L AWD and this is a keeper The IS is terrible when compared to the Subaru Legacy
Great review. I think Lexus nail what this class is all about. Who would buy a vehicle like this hoping it handled like a sports car. If that's what you want get an MX5/3 series/S3 etc. It's about luxury, a smooth ride and quietness. It well bests the Germans in these areas, BMW most noticably. The 7 series is not particularly quiet, not particularly smooth and sure, it might handle quite well for an oil tanker but not compared to most other (smaller) cars in BMW's range. So I say well done Lexus.
What I hate about Lexus IS them offering trims for every other country but USA. That Executive Kiriko trim in Red/Black is ONLY offered in all black here in the USA and you don’t get the two rear entertainment screens/dvd player. This is now going to also happen with the LC500 with introduction of the Hokkaido trim not being allowed for the USA.
@@mrbungle112loser5 planned on replacing one of our cars with one but def not with the 2021+ facelift and horrid slapped on touch screen. We just replaced our ISF with a GSF a few weeks ago, still plan to possibly get a LC or LS as a 3rd car in near future.
I drive the low budget sedan the ES and people would rather purchase a fully loaded ES and get the most for the money than a 100k LS. Also Lexus should change the body style for the LS, it’s a beautiful car but doesn’t have the WOW factor, most people can’t tell the difference from an ES and LS good video.
The fact that a premium flagship vehicle like Lexus LS doesn’t come with basic features like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and wireless charging boggles my mind. 🤯
@@Caldwell1234 oh really?!?! This reviewer probably didn’t know that or may be this press car was a base model that didn’t come with it or something. SMH.
Forgot - my big concern is twin turbo V-6 initial throttle response in around town driving. Having driven only V-8 cars (Lexus, Mercedes) for the past 12 years, this would be a real downer for me. How did you find the throttle response around town?
its probably noticeably sluggish compared to its competitors. lexus definitely would’ve been better off just supercharging the car because at least it would still be nippy and eager
the only thing that is relevant is power to weight ratio, the actual engine response in modern twin turbo engines is not the same as it used to be decades back, turbo lag is almost gone.
i often switch from driving a land cruiser 200, and 2 mercedes, the throttle response on the mercs is horrendous, i could mash the throttle and nothing would happen, I imagine that is what driving the new LS would feel like. But the upside of the lexus is that is has direct injection
its a twin turbo V6 in a car, you're not gonna have to worry about throttle response....why oh why do people insist less cylinders = less power. and your seriously worried about the performance AROUND TOWN LMAO
When I was in the market for a used luxo-barge, it was clear to me that buying a MercS, BMW750, or AudiA8 with over 70k or 80k miles was a great way to send your Service Writer's kid to College. But maybe, just maybe I could avoid that with an LS460. I took that plunge on a 2013 and LOVE that car. And so far, service has been low. In 20 years, I'm not sure a 20yo 750iL will be on the road, due to horribly costly repairs. Which is a shame. I think an LS500 will be on the road, happily getting close to 200k miles.
My 10 year old BMW is a service nightmare. In the next 4 years I anticipate I will spend more on the car than I bought it for, and want it gone. Drive dynamics are also terrible.
That's the reason why I would buy because it's a flagship or Ninja champion sedan! Don't want a v-12 a waste of money.Well at 140 don't want it will take 19 instead.All the way down to about 55,000.
you are being mizleading zaying how bad the Lexus LS zalez are. it'z not bad and probably met the target of the company. lexuz zellz over 4000 unitz of LS per year in america, but audi only zellz 2000-3000 unitz of A8 per year [zome yearz even under 2000 unitz!] bmw zellz 8000-9000 unitz of the 7 zeriez in america yearly, benz zimilar with their S clazz. not to mention how well LS iz doing in other marketz [like all of azia]
Have seen many many video car reviews during my current search for a replacement for my current Mercedes S550 (owned Lexus LS460 previously) and very disappointed I cannot test drive or purchase car with this interior in US. Only all black Executive interior available here - don't like. Suggestion: No background music while you are talking while driving. Much better to hear the presence or absence of background noise from car and road - that is useful info. Plus music is somewhat cheesy. Otherwise excellent review.
Crazy to think about it. Clavey mentions that under 4k total sold on Canada & America combined. Let's say 3,500 units sold at average $85k. Multiply 3,500×$85k = $297,500,000.00 That's just for the LS line. 😳 What about IS, ES, NX, RC, LC and RX sales combined. Crazy how much money is out there. lol
I owned a Mercedes 560 SEL and now own a BMW 750 I X drive M sport and my Lexus LS 460 L AWD puts all the German cars to shame in dependability and actual cost of ownership . The BMW 750 is fun to drive but its cost a fortune to maintain .The Lexus in sport mode is no slouch either . The Beamer cost over $20,000 more then my Lexus and the truth of the matter is is not worth it
It looks like big Camry. Problem with lexus is , it looks same as Toyota. They have to separate design of Toyota and lexus. Whats the point to pay extra for a lexus if you can buy identical and cheaper Toyota ?
I am very time to buy an LS and I love the LS. It looks too similar to the ES there’s no reason why $100,000 car should look like a $40,000 car they need to change the sheet the lead to look entirely different.
Heheh, yes it seems as a bargain. But that's for average Joe, if I'm on this market, 20, 30 or even 50K is not a problem as long as I get the best. That's why most buyer in this segment are go with S-Class. LS is pretty sure a beautiful and dream car, but Lexus need to makes something better or at least keep up with the competition.
People shopping in this market will absolutely think twice about 20K. This is where car enthusiasts are delusional. Wealthy people are wealthy because they give a shit about the value their money is getting them.
@@AlMansurpictures How so? I'm talking about the delusion where people like you say buyers spending ~100K on a car don't care about 20K to "get the best", let alone the preposterous 50K you mentioned. Anyone who has the wealth to afford a 100K car, will absolutely care about a 20-50% fluctuation. This is reality, and this is why they can afford the car in the first place.
@@rousseau327 actually my point for Lexus as a mature luxury car brand, instead of taking this lower price strategy, they should do something better and they could. Lexus is part of the giant Toyota after all. Lower price positioning is more suitable for Genesis than Lexus.
The car has great build quality and resale value is great interior is nice but the exterior is too sporty it’s trying too hard to be a sports car and it doesn’t have that stop and stare when you see it on the road it just looks like a Camry
I agree, Maxine. I think the exterior styling is juvenile and doesn't carry across the necessary level of restraint, to attract the actual buyers of these cars.
in middle east, LEXUS rules, not german brands. US + canada is not equal to world. Lexus sells tons of these in Asia and Middle east which have a ton of money.
funny thing is that cars like this can last for decades but are likely replaced like 2 years later and the guy driving it can probably afford to do so lol
Honestly the lexus is not beating its competitors with this car. They gotta go harder bc its not reliable 2016 models to right now will tell you that and its not as luxurious as the other cars out.
I got feeling that if Lexus would spent so much money on marketing as Germans do they would outsell BMW, Mercedes and Audi together. But seem like luckily Lexus do not care about outselling Germans. Thanks to that some lucky people can buy nice , reliable and exclusive car like Lexus not overpriced and not reliable German car. :)
Theres nothing to market in the first place, technology in the Lexus is outdated compared to Germans and new car buyers dont care about the reliability because pretty much all cars are reliable brand new and covered under warranty. This car is only for the small minority of people who prefer an older-style luxury car which Lexus happens to offer, vast majority of people don't want that. If they want to actually compete properly, they would have to redesign the whole thing and update the tech and ofcourse marketing :) I think this Lexus would sell quite popular if they turned into an EV or hydrogen power like the Mirai.
How odd that over the last 15 odd years, the top of the line LS has slowly evolved to be exactly like the little brother, the GS that was more than 15 years ago (which a friend and I leased for a month to drive across America)... with tiny sculpting modifications & that stupidly amateur grill, of course.
bro 🤦🏾♂️ it doesn’t matter what the competition comes with I still will keep my Lexus…because believe me its still gonna be them out in the long run anyways especially in reliability anything else 🤷🏾♂️matters but really don’t matter if u know what I mean 😁
Not all drivers want super fast and super cornering boy-racer cars. There are those of us want just luxury with reliability.
Wrong. We want it all. No compromise. Let me add, no engine noise inside the cabin, no bumps being transmitted through the steering wheel. We want blissful isolation, smooth ride, plushness AND PERFORMANCE
You’re right why does every Lexus now have to try to be a sports car if I want a sports car I’ll buy one I don’t need my suv and my full size car trying to be a corvette
I agree. I didnt see it back then, now i understand. The last thing i want after a long day of work is some low seating cornering machine.
走りには現行LSは評価が悪い。私的には、LEXUSのフラッグシップモデルだからこそ、走りも追求して欲しかったと思います。少し残念です。安全性は信頼していますが、次期モデルは所有者をもっと喜ばす車にして欲しいと、LEXUS、トヨタを応援しています。
@@Mabeylater293 sucks to be you
If you don't need V8 or V12 for everyday driving. LexusLS500 will satisfy 99% of your daily driving. Powerful enough, quiet enough, agile enough, Luxury enough, reliability is top-notch. A perfect car to live with every day. I have owned one.
yeh my ls460l is v8
Nobody NEEDS a V8, it is a want. I get that a V8 is smooth but a good V6 or inline 6 can do the same job.
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Prior, the V8 was the way to go. A V12, even more Silky smooth and thrustfull. sic. Lexus compensated by developing a more robust V-6 which generates more power than the prior V8. + performance augmentation through turbo charging. I suspect it reduced the weight of the engine thus the load on the front suspension which should provides better handling and fuel economy. The engine is not under full load utilizing the turbos continuously hence a smaller engine doesn’t have to work as hard all the time, ++ Environmental considerations + increased efficiency. ( gas’s guzzler tax) = Attitudinal shift.
@@MrMrremmington Also, the advantage of the turbo V6 engine is you don't need V8 for cruising. But you have plenty of power during the acceleration when needed. The turbo kicked in hard. MB with V12, it turned off 4 pistons during highway cruising.
The Lexus design inside AND outside looks better than ALL the competition, and the reliability is 10/10.
Lexus builds a pure luxury car. The Germans build hybrid luxury/sports cars, this is the disconnect. As far as the tech goes, Lexus’s tech is adequate and the focus is on serenity, craftsmanship, materials, and longevity. Step inside the new S-class and it’s like walking into a big box electronics store - its obnoxious. The current LS suffers from a non-V8 option in the power train and a terrible infotainment system. Resolve those issues, or at least the infotainment system, and these would sell. But Lexus, PLEASE do not stick screens everywhere, keep it simple and classy unlike the Germans.
What? There is nothing sports car like about a base 7-Series or S-Class. Are you kidding? Have you ever driven these cars? You don't seem to understand that this level that "adequate" is not enough, which is why it doesn't sell. You think a S-Class or A8 doesn't provide "serenity", when both have been designed for it? The infotainment is only one of the LS' problems, no V8 as you say is one also, but the biggest problem is that the overall package is not compelling in any way anymore. It doesn't ride like the old LS models, it's cramped for it's size, and the design doesn't look the part unless you get a F Sport model. It's also overpriced and the tech is outdated by about 5 years at least. Lexus doesn't build a pure luxury car with the LS anymore, they tried to go sporty and failed miserably. It doesn't even ride as good as the W222 or W223 S-Class. You seem to have no clue what you're talking about.
That's why mercedes' prime was the mid 80s to mid 90s when they were purely focused on luxury and quality
With all that said, I love ❤️ my LS500 😂
Audi/BMW/MB are cars for limpwristed effeminate men.
@@MercOne true, i love Lexus and had older models, they werent outdated. But now they are. i wouldnt get lexus now as any other german cars have newer tech inside. For example i had is250 from 2006 with touch screen. There wasnt any german car with touch screen back then.
S class and A8 are super over rated the LS is the way to go
I like how the related pictures pop up or small clips are played to what he talking about in the middle of the video is so nice.👍🏼
As an S Class owner and a former owner of an LS460 both are nice but the S Class is a notch above the LS however Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
2013-2020 i agree but im not a fan of how the current S class looks. interior/tech is still top tier though. if its between the S500 and LS500 id take the LS. but if you're forking extra $ for the S580 with the Twin turbo V8...well im a sucker for that engine.
@@larrywexner4163 Yes the S580 is a very nice engine. I have a 2015 S550. My initial view of the W-223S class was as you described however after sitting in both the new S class and the new LS the S class still feels a notch above what the LS offers even though both are very nice vehicles. I believe it comes down to a personal preference… You can’t go wrong with either. Of course the Lexus will win in the reliability column but fit and finish along with well-thought-out features the S class wins hands-down.
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@@sufall96 It also depends on if your buying or leasing. A S500/S550 would be a great least option, you hand it back after 3 years when the warranty is almost up and the big problems show up. A Lexus is something you might want to buy. As if you take care of it, they are normally very, very dependable... It dpends on if you plan on holding on to a car for 3 years, or 10 years....
No question the LS500 is a very nice car but, if you want top tech, you want a flagship Benz....
Still kind of shocked in 2022, the LS500 does not offer wireless Android Auto or Apple Carplay... A entry level car from 2 years ago had it...
I also own an S550 and traded in my LS460 for it. 12 years total driving both vehicles now, and looking for my next vehicle. Loved my Lexus LS460, and wife is on her second ES350, but we both agreed that the Mercedes S550 is the best vehicle we have ever owned in terms of ride, quiet, performance, luxury, comfort, styling, etc. Not as reliable as my LS460, of course, but much better tech and safety systems than her newer Lexus. I do pay more to maintain my S550 as all parts and service cost more than Lexus equivalents, but as long as one is as obsessive about maintenance as I am you will have a reliable car. 76K miles and NO breakdowns on the road. Yes some recalls early on and CD changer went out at 70K (real challenge to replace this!) but we had confidence to take 4000 mile trip out West before Covid and would do so again.
Great review, thanks!
Omg the door design form outside the car 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The feel of the buttons and knobs are often underrated in my opinion. It's usually a great way to tell precisely how much quality has been put into something. If Lexus wants to dramatically increase sales, just change the official name to the "Yakuza Limo" and sales will most likely shyrocket as a result.🤣👍
Or Ninja Saloon
Completely, absolutely agree
Love saloons and this one is my favourite. I don’t get the fuss about SUVs, to me they look like vans or pick up trucks.
You can’t appreciate Lexus well enough unless you drive one for some time, they’re easy to live with and comfortable and luxurious with the best made seats in the industry. Reliability is also an element of luxury because if a car breaks down on you or makes you visit garages too often for stupid electronic faults then that’s where your luxury fades away.
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Btw the reviewer seems like he hates the car
Very well said
@@minigiant8998 then you clearly haven’t driven one yet, I drove Mercs, BMs, and cars from other manufacturers and only loved Lexus because it has so much quality that is simply better than others. Better leather, insulation, more comfort, speed is there when you need it, it’s the full package.
Btw I’m only 30 years old
@@minigiant8998 hahahaha I hope you’re not serious 😆 you’re not only ignorant about Lexus quality but also about their price. They are expensive machines and offer enough value for their price.
I guess you like to pay thousands extra for tacky interior lights from German car makers 😂
@@minigiant8998
the LS interior is way better
@@omaralkayal7598Leave him alone.. Don't listen to him he's just an ignorant troll.
Over the past 15 years I have owned and driven a succession of older luxury "barges" as we call them. Jaguar XJ8, Range Rover, Mercedes S Class and a LS430. Of all of them I had the Jaguar for the longest at 9 years and only sold it as I have back issues and it was too low to the ground, the Range Rover was the opposite and the S Class was a horrendous lemon with electronic and gear box issues. The LS430 is my current car of 4 years now and apart from a sticking steering wheel motor (that I dont use) its been the pinnacle of reliability and comfort. As mentioned in the comments I do not want or need a dynamic fast sports car I want comfort, reliability and quality and the Lexus delivers in ways the others just dont.
I had 2001 LS430 in the past.... the sticking steering wheel motor problem happened to me as well... it was a common problem with the LS430..
@@TheCoolDave Same with they Lx470 2001 I had. They basically all use the same motor. But who cares the smell of the wood and leather is I all I care about.
@@TheCoolDave I have a 2001 LS 430 with the ultra premium luxury package. No steering wheel issues. Just 175,000 KM. I’ve had it since 2008. It’s the most reliable automobile since the history of the automobile, lol it’s true. I also bought an 2010 LS 460 L all-wheel-drive. Ultrapremium luxury, package. A unique executive package without the bolster dividing the two seats, more like the Toyota Century as it has the large TV/DVD/CD at the rear between the seats. I love both cars. I didn’t sell the LS 430 because so many people wrote about wishing they kept it after they had purchased the LS 460. I thought, why wait and see. The LS 430 is the Daily driver. LS 460, it’s for a special and when it snows a lot, lol. Only when it’s fresh snow as they don’t salt very quickly in my little town lol.
@@MrMrremmington I've been through most LS models.... I've had a 1996 LS400, a 2001 LS430, a 2007 LS460L and I currently own a 2014 LS460 (that is very loaded with AWD and Dynamic Cruse). All the cars have been very reliable over all, they have their known issues but, over all best cars I have ever owned.
The LS430 is just getting very dated looking now, but, I agree it was a very smooth car, the big thing with the 430 is the timing belt, if it breaks, bye bye motor, and to replace it (every 60K-90k or so), it's a big job, need to pull most of the front of the motor apart to get to it. Even small shops would charge around $1200-1500 to do it and dealer, expect a $4-5K job.. In the LS460 they moved to a timing chain, that does not really need anything.
I love the 2014, I even added Android Auto(the infotainment system was dated on the day it was released) and Remote start ... If the tires are in great shape, as long as the snow does not go over the wheel wells, I can get through it, it sticks to the road like glue. I do wish it was a L due to the space of the back seat but, the deal I got on before covid, let's just say if someone hit me and totaled it, I would see close to $20K extra....
First car I have made money on....LOL
J'ai bien aime ta revue William - Je n'avais aucune idee que tu avais ce canal youtube et que ton anglais est parfaitement impeccable!! Comme proprietaire de ma Lexus IS 500, j'ai un faible pour les produits Lexus mais je suis d'accord avec toi, Lexus porte une attention a tellement de details!
Merci!
Great video bro keep up the good work 💯
The fact that’s it’s luxurious and reliable is enough for me .
You review are in par with Lexus Offering. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment!
Good review hope your channel grows quickly
Thanks!
Awesome video presentation so good I can't afford one but want one. lol LS is a beast
Thank God for blessing me I will buy one for myself
The reason you've never heard of the twin turbo V6 is because it was first introduced in the newly designed 2018 LS500.
Yours has got the Kiriko glass on the doors too, that one is very rare!
Lexus should put the LFA engine in this car, it would end competition
I own a 2018 LS500 luxury package. It’s sheer joy to drive. I would recommend it every single time. A true luxury car.
Great review, shame the LS 500 isn't sold in the UK. Interestingly in the UK Lexus only sold 10 new LS models in 2021
UK market is strange. More people bought the Range Rover than the Lexus….. go figure
11:23 The way he says it with a straight face 🤣
Glad you liked it!
Funny thing, this is quite a best selling in my country. of course not best selling as the ES, RX and LX, but quite recognized.
I had an ES 350 FWD HATED itr so much I traded it back 4 months later for a GS 350 AWD and 18 months later I traded it in for my LS 460 L AWD and this is a keeper The IS is terrible when compared to the Subaru Legacy
Great review. I think Lexus nail what this class is all about. Who would buy a vehicle like this hoping it handled like a sports car. If that's what you want get an MX5/3 series/S3 etc. It's about luxury, a smooth ride and quietness. It well bests the Germans in these areas, BMW most noticably. The 7 series is not particularly quiet, not particularly smooth and sure, it might handle quite well for an oil tanker but not compared to most other (smaller) cars in BMW's range. So I say well done Lexus.
that cockpit design is still early 2000's
I’m going to start with the Corolla for now. Ima buy this in 5 years.
Can you open the trunk while sitting in the back?
What I hate about Lexus IS them offering trims for every other country but USA. That Executive Kiriko trim in Red/Black is ONLY offered in all black here in the USA and you don’t get the two rear entertainment screens/dvd player. This is now going to also happen with the LC500 with introduction of the Hokkaido trim not being allowed for the USA.
Are looking to buy one in the near future???
@@mrbungle112loser5 planned on replacing one of our cars with one but def not with the 2021+ facelift and horrid slapped on touch screen. We just replaced our ISF with a GSF a few weeks ago, still plan to possibly get a LC or LS as a 3rd car in near future.
Audi and Mercedes aren't as bulletproof as LEXUS and that's a snapple fact.
I drive the low budget sedan the ES and people would rather purchase a fully loaded ES and get the most for the money than a 100k LS. Also Lexus should change the body style for the LS, it’s a beautiful car but doesn’t have the WOW factor, most people can’t tell the difference from an ES and LS good video.
The fact that a premium flagship vehicle like Lexus LS doesn’t come with basic features like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and wireless charging boggles my mind. 🤯
The car has apple CarPlay and wireless charger.Strange that this reviewer doesn’t know that
@@Caldwell1234 oh really?!?! This reviewer probably didn’t know that or may be this press car was a base model that didn’t come with it or something. SMH.
i wouldnt want that garbage distracting me while i drive something like this anyways, less electronics the better the vehicle.
What package does the tv monitors come with or do you have to request for it
When will ls 600 arrive?
How do you get that red interior with the korinko glass? Cant spec an ls like that on the site
Forgot - my big concern is twin turbo V-6 initial throttle response in around town driving. Having driven only V-8 cars (Lexus, Mercedes) for the past 12 years, this would be a real downer for me. How did you find the throttle response around town?
its probably noticeably sluggish compared to its competitors. lexus definitely would’ve been better off just supercharging the car because at least it would still be nippy and eager
the only thing that is relevant is power to weight ratio, the actual engine response in modern twin turbo engines is not the same as it used to be decades back, turbo lag is almost gone.
i often switch from driving a land cruiser 200, and 2 mercedes, the throttle response on the mercs is horrendous, i could mash the throttle and nothing would happen, I imagine that is what driving the new LS would feel like. But the upside of the lexus is that is has direct injection
its a twin turbo V6 in a car, you're not gonna have to worry about throttle response....why oh why do people insist less cylinders = less power. and your seriously worried about the performance AROUND TOWN LMAO
this is pure beauty
Great review! Unfortunately, there's too much road noise coming through the microphones, for an allegedly quiet ride.
When I was in the market for a used luxo-barge, it was clear to me that buying a MercS, BMW750, or AudiA8 with over 70k or 80k miles was a great way to send your Service Writer's kid to College. But maybe, just maybe I could avoid that with an LS460. I took that plunge on a 2013 and LOVE that car. And so far, service has been low. In 20 years, I'm not sure a 20yo 750iL will be on the road, due to horribly costly repairs. Which is a shame. I think an LS500 will be on the road, happily getting close to 200k miles.
My 10 year old BMW is a service nightmare. In the next 4 years I anticipate I will spend more on the car than I bought it for, and want it gone. Drive dynamics are also terrible.
Can you send me the link for the BMW 7Series review that you mentioned in this video?
NICE
That's the reason why I would buy because it's a flagship or Ninja champion sedan! Don't want a v-12 a waste of money.Well at 140 don't want it will take 19 instead.All the way down to about 55,000.
Color name please 🙏?
Terrific
awesome car!!!
Lexus LS is a top car , i drive 17 years Lexus LS , now a LS600
you are being mizleading zaying how bad the Lexus LS zalez are. it'z not bad and probably met the target of the company.
lexuz zellz over 4000 unitz of LS per year in america, but audi only zellz 2000-3000 unitz of A8 per year [zome yearz even under 2000 unitz!] bmw zellz 8000-9000 unitz of the 7 zeriez in america yearly, benz zimilar with their S clazz. not to mention how well LS iz doing in other marketz [like all of azia]
Best luxury sedan
I don't want everybody having my car..why I like ls500
Please review a MAFIA LIMO next!
Ok I'll try to find one!
I would trade in GX460 in a heart beat for the LS500
Tech matters to me more than luxury
the german rustbuckets are oligarhmobiles.
Have seen many many video car reviews during my current search for a replacement for my current Mercedes S550 (owned Lexus LS460 previously) and very disappointed I cannot test drive or purchase car with this interior in US. Only all black Executive interior available here - don't like. Suggestion: No background music while you are talking while driving. Much better to hear the presence or absence of background noise from car and road - that is useful info. Plus music is somewhat cheesy. Otherwise excellent review.
When I think of yakuza limo I think of the Toyota century
How much sarcasm do you want?
Claveys Corner: Yes 😀
Are you saying that high end Lexus executive sedans are tied into the Japanese underground? Beautiful car btw…
Who knew?
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Crazy to think about it. Clavey mentions that under 4k total sold on Canada & America combined. Let's say 3,500 units sold at average $85k. Multiply 3,500×$85k = $297,500,000.00 That's just for the LS line. 😳 What about IS, ES, NX, RC, LC and RX sales combined. Crazy how much money is out there. lol
That's a pretty neat observation!
best luxury sedan in the world!!!
*HEY LEXUS WE WANT V8 OPTION, V8 FROM THE IS500 TUNED AT 470HP SHOULD BE OPTIONAL IN THE NEW LS. MY OLD V8 LS PERFORMS BETTER THAN THE NEW LS.*
The old Ls doesn’t perform better than the new LS. Don’t fool yourself.
So buy another car or keep that old body?
V8 is gonna be gone soon buddy.
sedans need a comeback
i know this car but a used LS is more expensive a used S or A8 or Serie 7 in France :p
I would buy one but my budget won't make it. LOL
In the middle east it solds like gold
I'll keep my LS 600hL - anyday.
Exactly. It’s smoother, quieter and roomier than the LS500.
Stunning car.
Lexus 👍👏👍
So wtf this car got to do with yakuza? I failed to get it from your review.
So you could click and watch it 😜
Its a Lexus, no need for further talking about the best brand in the world!
I owned a Mercedes 560 SEL and now own a BMW 750 I X drive M sport and my Lexus LS 460 L AWD puts all the German cars to shame in dependability and actual cost of ownership . The BMW 750 is fun to drive but its cost a fortune to maintain .The Lexus in sport mode is no slouch either . The Beamer cost over $20,000 more then my Lexus and the truth of the matter is is not worth it
And the most important thing for me, it is RELIABLE.
No its not read consumer reports the LS is not that reliable but just keep repeating what everyone says!!
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Lexus 👍
It looks like big Camry. Problem with lexus is , it looks same as Toyota. They have to separate design of Toyota and lexus. Whats the point to pay extra for a lexus if you can buy identical and cheaper Toyota ?
Still going with a 7 series
I am very time to buy an LS and I love the LS. It looks too similar to the ES there’s no reason why $100,000 car should look like a $40,000 car they need to change the sheet the lead to look entirely different.
You must be in Canada because they don’t sell the Lexus LS 500 with a red dashboard in the USA.
Yup, Canada.
@@claveyscorner3220 - Then I will fly to Canada and pick up this exact model that you drove and bring it back to Texas.
Heheh, yes it seems as a bargain. But that's for average Joe, if I'm on this market, 20, 30 or even 50K is not a problem as long as I get the best. That's why most buyer in this segment are go with S-Class. LS is pretty sure a beautiful and dream car, but Lexus need to makes something better or at least keep up with the competition.
People shopping in this market will absolutely think twice about 20K. This is where car enthusiasts are delusional. Wealthy people are wealthy because they give a shit about the value their money is getting them.
@@rousseau327 yeah right, delusions that confirm the reality that LS at the bottom.
@@AlMansurpictures How so? I'm talking about the delusion where people like you say buyers spending ~100K on a car don't care about 20K to "get the best", let alone the preposterous 50K you mentioned. Anyone who has the wealth to afford a 100K car, will absolutely care about a 20-50% fluctuation. This is reality, and this is why they can afford the car in the first place.
@@rousseau327 actually my point for Lexus as a mature luxury car brand, instead of taking this lower price strategy, they should do something better and they could. Lexus is part of the giant Toyota after all. Lower price positioning is more suitable for Genesis than Lexus.
Hello dear I like lexus ls500
Lexus is the best.
Lexus best👍
I'll be real with you... I love everything about this car except how the front grill looks🥲 other than that this car is gorgeous in every aspect.
The car has great build quality and resale value is great interior is nice but the exterior is too sporty it’s trying too hard to be a sports car and it doesn’t have that stop and stare when you see it on the road it just looks like a Camry
Yes Maxine, I think they wanted to attract attention of younger generations and compete with other automakers currently.
It only looks like a Camry until it pulls up next to a Camry.
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I agree, Maxine. I think the exterior styling is juvenile and doesn't carry across the necessary level of restraint, to attract the actual buyers of these cars.
in middle east, LEXUS rules, not german brands.
US + canada is not equal to world. Lexus sells tons of these in Asia and Middle east which have a ton of money.
In Thailand nobody buys these. I see a lot of s class and 7 series driving around. I seldom see a Lexus LS.
@@BobBrown. every second car in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is a Lexus.
@@BobBrown. That's because Lexus Thailand priced their cars double the Merc and Bimmer...
There’s cars in the Middle East? I thought it was just camels 🤷♂️
A car you can make payments on to keep. Or sit back and wait a bit and grab it for $20k-$25k less. And reliable unlike the Germans
They lost it when they deleted the v8
Just cheapening out to show bigger margins to stakeholders
funny thing is that cars like this can last for decades but are likely replaced like 2 years later and the guy driving it can probably afford to do so lol
Not in the US but the gulf lives full size sedans
Nice detail on the door but look at the crappy steering wheel.
Honestly the lexus is not beating its competitors with this car. They gotta go harder bc its not reliable 2016 models to right now will tell you that and its not as luxurious as the other cars out.
this car should have the lc500 powertrain n/a v8
LS500 is much better then S class. But idk if its better then Audi S8
Leuxs LS500 best metsize car
I got feeling that if Lexus would spent so much money on marketing as Germans do they would outsell BMW, Mercedes and Audi together. But seem like luckily Lexus do not care about outselling Germans. Thanks to that some lucky people can buy nice , reliable and exclusive car like Lexus not overpriced and not reliable German car. :)
Theres nothing to market in the first place, technology in the Lexus is outdated compared to Germans and new car buyers dont care about the reliability because pretty much all cars are reliable brand new and covered under warranty. This car is only for the small minority of people who prefer an older-style luxury car which Lexus happens to offer, vast majority of people don't want that. If they want to actually compete properly, they would have to redesign the whole thing and update the tech and ofcourse marketing :) I think this Lexus would sell quite popular if they turned into an EV or hydrogen power like the Mirai.
How odd that over the last 15 odd years, the top of the line LS has slowly evolved to be exactly like the little brother, the GS that was more than 15 years ago (which a friend and I leased for a month to drive across America)... with tiny sculpting modifications & that stupidly amateur grill, of course.
I drove a 2013 LS460 and 2013 GS a year ago, and can tell you the LS is on another level. Wider, longer, quieter, more solid. I bought the LS.
A twin turbo six cylinder in a vehicle of this size is a deal breaker for me.
Well that engine is actually powerful than the previous generation LS.
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bro 🤦🏾♂️ it doesn’t matter what the competition comes with I still will keep my Lexus…because believe me its still gonna be them out in the long run anyways especially in reliability anything else 🤷🏾♂️matters but really don’t matter if u know what I mean 😁