I do and it may be one of the best ever produced by any brand. I have owned an S-Class Mercedes, an Audi V8, and many BMWs; my good old 430 -- which for heaven's sake is 18 years old now -- bests them all. The ride, the precise but elegant road manners, the distant but firm sound of a naturally aspirated V8, and the bombproof reliability ... I just don't see how the LS430 can be beat.
The Mercedes depreciates like a lead ball falling , and after warranty expiration , would be a nightmare to keep , for me there's a no brainer , Lexus all the way.
I had only MB's for 20 yrs. (my company provided them...all new and all made in Germany). Based on my experience and a lot of on-line info. since then, I can say that you're absolutely right.
Mercedes does depreciate like a rock...just like every other luxury brand. A (any) car is a depreciating asset, not an investment. If you can't afford the depreciation, you can't afford a Mercedes (or any luxury car). That is to say, if you can afford a Mercedes, you can afford the depreciation. The only Lexus I ever considered to be a true competitor to Mercedes was the LS600hL. Unfortunately, we didn't have a dealership in Central NY so it was not an option for me at the time it was available. Since then, Lexus went downhill (competitively). I did get an RX350L a couple years ago. While it was OK, I didn't find it particularly noteworthy.
@@samshare2146 I can afford to drive anything on the planet. I don't own any German brand because they depreciate very rapidly for good reasons. Most of those are related to their high frequency of repair rates. Frequent failures are very annoying and time-consuming. Why? Poor engineering, deficient quality control, weak components, etc. They malfunction for valid reasons. Life's too short for that nonsense.
I never thought about the Lexus LS as a car to own, and I just agreed to watch the review. No other car company gets me on reliability, quality and dependability than Toyota and Lexus...they are not perfect but they have proven their worth time and time again...but om a pickup truck kinda guy...good job sir
AMD, your reviews are my favorite videos that you produce. Your take is much different from all of the car reviewers on UA-cam. PLEASE do this for all Toyota/Lexus products. Looking forward for your reviews of the Toyota Venza, Toyota Corolla Cross as well as the new upcoming Lexus NX. Keep up the exemplary work. Happy holidays to you and yours!
I have the 2001 LS-430 of course a V8 the first one in my dealership...did not even test drive it. Just ordered it without even seeing it on the ground and touching it. I have now 158K miles, same service technician, same dealership, still looks like in the first day! I still have the same grin on my face any time I choose to drive this car. Amazing quality, look, luxury, power...all is still PERFECT! Will never sell it...!!! Mercedes S Klasse = car for people not very smart that mainly want to impress. Soon will realize it is a money pit and within 12-14 months will dispose of it! BMW 7 Series = car for very obnoxious individuals that drive idiotic, and believe there are no laws on the street that they have to obey. They all have very poor character and vane personality. This too is disposed off very soon after the purchase. Lexus - LS = car for rich people that are smart too and want not only luxury, power, elegance, prestige - but also QUALITY, RELIABILITY, DEPENDABILITY and DECENT PRICE! And believe me: In Europe I owned Mercedes and BMW and Audi and know what I say. Since in US...many years...I stuck to Lexus. The only European pony in my stable: Porsche!
I recently picked up a 2004 LS 430 with only 84,000 Miles on it. I tell you it’s a gem. It’s a pleasure to drive. The car is mint, inside and outside. I love the smoothness and quality in the older Lexus. Everything in my Lexus works.
Make sure you keep an eye on the trunk lid shocks. Replace them when you see they don’t work. Otherwise, it will cost you an extra $750.00 plus labor to replace that mechanized electric latch. The violent closing action destroys the small motor and the gears
@@mrlong6267 did you replace the entire locking mechanism? Don’t forget the trunk lid struts as well. It’s a feature that only visors problems in the long run. I’m not sure if it’s an option to exclude it…..
I was looking for 2018 LS500 and I hate the climate control via touchscreen. I prefer the knobs plus I wasn't a fan of V6 in a flagship. I got myself a low miles LS460 loaded. 😆
I just hit 281,000 miles on my 2004 LS 430. V8 still smooth as butter. Transmission still shifts smooth. Uses no oil. Everything still works. At 75-80mph I still get 27 mph on premium fuel. Love the old school LS. The 500 should have got a v8.
Buy it before someone else does. Negotiate the price of the timing belt of the original cost of the vehicle. The LS430 is one of the highest demanded used car on the market today.
@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 I think you’re right. In 2021 I took my 04 LS to the dealer for an alignment. They gave me a 2022 ES as a loaner. Man that was a disappointment. My 17 year old LS rode better than that new ES with under 20k on the clock.
@@texaslegend5076 and that's the really sad part. You can make an extremely smooth and plush car without all the expensive technology that inevitably breaks. Sadly Lexus now thinks the LS has to be an extremely expensive car to fix.
Thank you for a great review. I drive a 2011 LS 460L-AWD. There is no “bad” LS! (Except for one that is/was poorly maintained.) When faced with the choice between a 430 and 460 I chose the 460 because of the timing belt versus timing chain difference. Each generation of LSs are great motor cars; each has its own “personality”!
Hi there. I’m the guy with the 2021 LS. I bought a ux hybrid for my spouse. It’s very nice but hybrid has a better ride must be a different suspension with the batteries weight
I’m sorry but for reliability & longevity the V8’s LS models were the best cars ever produced by the Lexus Brand. Running for 1 million miles was very common. These newer models couldn’t make 1/2 a million miles ! Truth hurts !
Earlier today, I went to look at an ES300h. Sadly, due to my height, I did not fit. However, I was shown an LS500 that fit like a glove! What a nice car. When the chip/auto shortage eases a bit, I might see if I can order one. I'm waiting to see how the 2022 LS500h reviews, so I've got a few months to think about things...
That was rude. Yes the 500 is larger. I had a 300 it was comfortable but I would call it a mid size, a term that turns me off. I was in a ruff accident with it and it held up beautifully💫
Best luxury vehicle I've ever gotten. I've recently picked up a 2020 Lexus LS500, and it is the softest and nicest vehicle to take out on road trips or even a trip to the grocery store. I've gotten so many compliments on it as well.
Apparently I am one of only a few people that care about this, but mandatory run flat tires and no spare is a deal breaker for me. Perhaps RF's are better than they used to be.
Agree fully. My 430 has a full-sized spare on a normal alloy road wheel, same as the others; that's the only way I want to be on road trips. (I had a 2013 BMW that I bought used, and I got a flat tire late one night ... I guess I had failed to realize there was no spare, and whoever had installed new tires did not put run-flats on. So I had to get a heinously expensive flatbed tow just for that. Never again!!!) Don't overthink it, Lexus guys ... the 400 & 430 were the right way to go, and y'all kinda lost it.
‘20 LS 500 F Sport. To your point, I wasn’t a fan initially either of run-flats, though love the firmer ride and handling. Get the wheel and tire package/warranty. Very well worth it, Ive had 3 flats to no avail. This car has everything my ‘08 LS 460 (RIP) didn’t have. 😊
The exterior looks of this Lexus is gorgeous.... While the S class is "just" nice ( though there are many that think S class looks rather boring ) The interior is classic and very elegant... And classic will never go out of fashion.... While the interior of S class sure looks more extravagant.... While its actually fashionable all screen will look old and out of fashion a few years later... And the completely lack of physical buttons on the dashboard and steering wheel, although fancy in style, is continuousely frustrating for every day use.... Not to talk about reliability, while the S class' extravagant gizmos are prone to failure and expensive repairs.... While the LS uses bulletproof tech already in use and well tested on millions existing vehicles ... I would buy this LS 10 times over the S class....
I love this LS 500. It has the reliability of a Lexus...almost no maintenance needed compared to its European counterparts. Its reliability MUST factor in to owning this compared to its more unreliable European cars. My only wish...this needs the 2UR-GSE.
I have had a 1998 LS 400, (my favorite), 2004 GS 300, and my current car a 2006 LS 430. My wife currently drives a 2015 GS 350. I am holding back on the LS 500 for two reasons: when I set in the LS 500 I feel cramped. Not what I want in a car. It is smaller inside than my 430. The second deal breaker is no full sized spare tire. I do a lot of long distance driving and I am unwilling to risk being without a full sized spare driving, for example, I-70 from Richfield, Utah to Grand Junction, Colorado or I-10 San Antonio to El Paso Texas at night. Aside from the fact that Lexus no longer provide updates for the GPS maps I consider my LS 430 superior to the 500.
I have to agree on the roominess of the LS430 compared to the 500. I feel boxed in when sitting in the 500. Aside from saving tens of thousands, the ride of the LS430 (and now simplicity compared to modern day LS models) cannot be beat. Love my '04 430!
A '98 LS400 has been my daily driver for 22 yrs. It's a favorite of mine, too. Years ago a friend brought over his new Bentley Continental, a beautiful car. But the LS was clearly superior in ergonomics, suspension, steering, braking and a few other things. It was obvious that there were factory defects that the dealer had ignored. After a year or so, the new owner gave up trying to keep the thing on the road and sold it to the first potential buyer who came to see it. What did he buy after that? It was an LS.
I bought a super clean, loaded StarFire White 08 LS460 L out of Chicago last year with 69,000 miles for $13,000. spent all its winters in Florida. As nice as the new generation is…it isn’t $100,000 better than my car. Like he says…most of the gizmos don’t get used anyway
Lexus vehicles will last you a long time as long as you take great care of them. The only thing that has changed is service advisors are clueless. Lexus Customer service is clueless. If you get a great service advisor with years of experience stick to that advisor. Nowadays they're hiring these young bucks who have no knowledge of the Lexus lineup and it capabilities.
You cant go wrong with a Lexus...I've been driving them for over 17 years....I've owned almost all series from es to gs and early sc....I currently own a sc430,ls430 and my girl has a rx350...I'm eyeing a ls460 next
A huge, long car that doesn't have room for regular tires. I believe the terrible US monthly sales of less than 300 units per month for the entire US, is caused by the sensitivity for cracks in the asphalt due to the run flat tires. When you buy this car, then you have to buy a spare wheel, but the front wheels are different from the rear wheels.. So, the spare tire takes up half of the trunk space when you change to regular tires. No wonder nobody buys this very expensive car! You have to ask why don't the reviewers talk about the runflat ride harshness?
What a gorgeous LUXURY vehicle. If I was at an economic status where I could afford one, it would be my choice over a Rolls Royce. Yes I am serious. Understated elegance! I think controls, gauges, etc., are simple is because this vehicle caters to an "older" generation that likes ease of use and simplicity like I do. If there is a better and more beautiful sedan in the world, I don't know where it would be?
Unlike a RR Phantom you can actually park the LS. You don't have to worry about some eco warrior/financial incel/vandal taking their rage out on your care. You are not marked by criminals [in these parts they will put a tracker on your car and then go to your home to take your car... and I assume with an RR probably break in your home. You also don't feel like a mook paying 10 times plus for basic servicing. Also you get lexus reliability not RR biodegradability. Except for me, the ES 350. Similar or in some peoples opinion better ride quality and 10 inches less length.
When I see the modern LS grills, I'm even more thankful for my LS430. I think these goofy-looking toyota/lexus grills will not age well from a design standpoint.
@@Zephyrdaze1819 when they first debuted it, I was frankly disgusted. Thought it was gaudy and over the top. As if they wanted to outdo Audi or something. But now, just like ADM said, you cannot mistake it for anything other than a Lexus.
@@AnontheGOAT Well, I never got past 'gaudy and over the top'. And I agree that a grill needs to be easily identified with the brand. As for ADM, whom I greatly admire, I think he was being very polite with that turn of phrase. :D
It is still good but its engine (V-8) been replaced with the V-6 twin turbo and no longer as cheap as the 400.The 400 was less than half than the Mercedes S-Class ($35 000 compared to $73 000).
@@tonyglass1740 ,CR only asked consumers if they had problems with their cars for the first 3 years.They are nothing but desk jockeys analyzing numbers.They do get it right generally speaking but they never inform if a certain model faced a class action lawsuit (Nissan's transmissions for example).
Wish you were local to me so I could take my 2006 LS430 to you! IT has 168K trouble free miles (with regular maintenance) but I want to make it to 300K!
I wish this current gen LS didn't look so similar to the current ES model and that it came with the signature Lexus V8. The LC500 is the true flagship Lexus imo.
LS is but one of 3 flagships in the Lexus line-up. There's the LS, LC, and LX (sedan, coupe, suv). That said, i ageee that the LC has slightly superior engineering than the LS but i wouldn't attribute that to the engine alone because that old 5.0 V8 in the LC is rather basic and long in the tooth compared to the bi-turbo V6 in thr LS. Has less torque, too.
Lexus needs to sack this design cheif and stop making this vomit spindle grille. The entire world says it hates this design, but only Lexus keeps putting it on. Everything else is nice and awesome. Super reliability, super customer service and super smooth.
Everything you say about the quality and detail is true. I have a 2011 Jag XJ and I can't get rid of it because Jag no longer makes a replacement and the only V8 cars that have equivalent quality are $125K or more. I like sedans; SUVs don't work for me. Once you sit on high end leather, the cheap stuff in lesser cars won't do. I like everything about the LS except that V6. I can't give up my V8 for a V6. Toyota puts the V8 in the LC, RC, and now even the IS but not in the LS???? Grrrrr. That is the only thing preventing me from buying the LS.
@@wongchai807 Totally agree. Every car I've owned prior to the LS500 had a V8 so i was super skeptical as well. However, not wanting to throw any more money at a European luxury sedan is what drove me to take a closer look at LS500 and Im so glad i did. The TTV6 really shocked me - more than it probably should have considering both HP and torque are higher than any of the previous LSs with V8s. Yes, HP in the LC500 is about 30 points higher but LS has more torque and you can feel the difference.
The new LS sucks. No V8. No spare tire. Low roofline. The rear legroom is less than ES. You need to use the touch panel to activate ventilated or heated seats. Most LS comes with Panaromic sunroof. If you live in regions either too hot or too cold, you will find it unbearable.
Please do a video comparing the 3.5 liter twin turbo v6 engine in the 2022 tundra vs the outgoing 5.7 liter v8. Will it be reliable and what issues can we look out for with the turbos and intercooler? I bet you have some experience with the 3.5 liter twin turbo engine since it's been available in the Lexus ls500 for some years now. Thanks.
I have a feeling they will be service nightmares, but probably still better than their flagship European counterparts. One big screwup Lexus made is this thing looks almost identical to an ES, hard to justify paying almost double when it looks so close.
AMD, your reviews, especially the end segment on reliability means a lot more to me than all the other "journalists", car reviewers cum race car drivers, consumer magazines and garden variety trolls on forums put together! Thanks!👍👍
Definitely agree with you. I keep hearing people say the reliability of the LS500 is not going to be the same because it has a twin turbo v6 instead of the v8.
New to your channel and I enjoy watching it. Thanks for sharing experience and your thoughts. I owned a lot Japanese cars, mainly due to their reliability and cheap to maintain. I used to own 2013 535GT (very happy) and 2017 S550 (not so happy). My wife currently drives 2014 GS350. The car has been completely worry free and I do maintain the car religiously. I am thinking to get a brand new LC500 convertible, not for daily driving but mainly for a weekend car. I know I should expect higher maintenance cost, but should I also purchase extended warranty?
Plastic transmission pan, plastic valve covers, plastic intake manifold...like Scotty Kilmer and the Car Wizard said, don't waste your money on new plastic junk. Buy an old LS 2000 model year and earlier with the non-interference engine. Even though they are nearly 2 decades older the engine and transmission combo will last a lot longer than the 'new' plastic on your new LS.#FACTS
How do you like the seats and run flat tires. Looking to upgrade from my 05 UL LS430 and read some reviews that the seats are no longer as comfortable as before... aka coach on the road ;)
@@lolzsridz i like the seats very much, the leather are soft plus heated and ventilated, also have the massage option. Very comfortable. I drove a 500+ km straight and I didn’t even feel any discomfort. Really enjoyed driving it.
Own an 07 ls460 92k miles....no issues other than a peeled roof drip rail and a few interior cracks....materials should have been better on dash and door panels...car is RWD....runs like a clock....
The short answer is NO, it isn't. The original LS400 was arguably better than the competition and they gave you a full size V8 car for the price of a Mercedes 190E 2.6. The price comparison is just plain wrong here by that standard to try to say that this LS500 is like the LS400 was vs the S-Class of the day. The LS500 loaded is over 100K easily and yes less than the S-Class but you're getting less. Not the same or better as the LS400 was vs the old 420SEL. Value doesn't just mean cheap. The LS lost that value equation and it's overall value proposition long time ago. Then the car just isn't competitive anymore. There is no V8, the tech is dated with the infotainment being particularly awful, and it doesn't offer the silky ride of older LS models, or the better handling prowess that it's now firm ride promises. The LS like nearly everything else with Lexus and Toyota is resting on it's reliability laurels instead of actually being competitive. It's high quality for sure, and reliable, but even Consumer Reports doesn't love the LS anymore. That is most telling. No excuses are warranted at that point because they were big fans of the old car and their on the new car hasn't changed in years of it being on the road with reliability data. If a LS doesn't have reliability it loses the last reason to buy it.
AMD, This is the most Posh video you have ever produced. Maybe you should have worn a suit ;-) BTW what kind of cake are WE having to celebrate the upcoming milestone of 200K SUBSCRIBERS?
Well done sir. I enjoyed the final part, your real world experience about the car's reliability. I also heard stories full of skepticism, but was thinking a Lexus is still a Lexus.
I lost my virginity in the back seat of a LS 500 when I was 15. Two years later they sent my gym teacher to jail. So I have bad memories and now Im gay.
The front grille is ugly and it's not à durable design for parallel parking; all plastic in the middle and expensive to replace. You better shop a malls and plazas. I'd buy it if I had the money.
The front grille is ugly and it's not à durable design for parallel parking; all plastic in the middle and expensive to replace. You better shop a malls and plazas. I'd buy it if I had the money.
For most of my life I have wanted to own the ultimate luxury car - the Lexus LS. But more recent information on pricing and maintenance has convinced me the ES350 is actually a far better value. That is what I am looking to buy
Look at the GS350 or GSF they are much more a driver's car then the ES350. More like the LS. Due to newer technology between the old school LS400 and the LS500.
@@kennynguyen2105 perhaps the dumbest statement ever. There is nothing cheap about an ES. Millions of owners and industry experts agree it's a great value. Nobody is listening to you.
Most cheapstakes who can't afford the flagship LS will buy the cheap ES350 which is a glorified Camry. 😆😆 They are too stupid to understand the craftsmanship in the LS when compare ito the ES350 lol.
In terms of reliability and cost of ownership long term, any Lexus IS far superior to a Mercedes. I would not hesitate to buy a used Lexus with 100,000 miles. I would never buy a Mercedes with high mileage.
I think you analyzed it very well. CR dinged it not just for the lower reliability, but also the lower stance which impedes access, and the less plush ride than previous generations. Personally, I prefer the 1st gen LS400. 😊🆗🆒🏆
Toyota and Lexus is going to suffer from low technology in the past now and in the future. They don;t like failure so they don;t move forward. Finally touch screen. That was the deal killer for me before. I use the screen all the time. Unfortunately the styling is way too cluttered. That grill is not a design representing anything automotive and looks overwhelming. I owned a 430LS. It was a really great boring car. You describe here a really great boring car.
I purchased my '98 LS400 22 yrs., ago on the advice of a great M-B master tech. It's still my daily driver! Out of curiosity, I did look at the LS500 and, for the shortcomings you mentioned as well as a few others, I walked away from the showroom and back to my LS400. My company provided me with new M-B's for 20 yrs. I will NEVER return to any German auto product again.
Been waiting on this video AMD! As the owner of a 98 LS, and 02 and 04 LS I've always been curious as to where you stood on these cars and what you think about the newer ones. Thanks brother! Happy holidays!
The '22 NX ditches the touchpad entirely in favor of the touchscreen, and the infotainment system has been completely revised to bring it up to modern standards. Akio Toyoda faced opposition when he wanted to throw out the old infotainment, proving that sometimes Lexus is its own worst enemy. This also kind of explains a lot of what has been happening with Lexus products stagnating and clinging onto the past, it was due to ultra conservative factions within the company that don't want to change. Thankfully Akio has solidified his hold over Toyota/Lexus and is implementing these major changes across the whole lineup The next gen LS will almost certainly follow the same route.
I sold lexus for a living in Vancouver for many years. My all time favorite LS, the LS 460 short wheel base, rear wheel drive only, with the 8 speed transmission. Every generation LS was inch for inch and dollar for dollar, the best luxury sedan available and like it should be, it had a V8. Fast forward to the car just seen in the clip, please upper-crust of Toyota, take note, the thing is a flop, think about it. The countries where you would like to make inroads, the people that live there do NOT fit in the car. It is for such a large car, ridiculously small inside. A 2010 Corolla has more headroom. The build quality of the car is as usual, incredible. I don't like the gay-baroque interior ,but the quality is there. Some of the parts used, out of the Toyota parts bin, mmm ,not great but that keeps it less expensive than the Euro competition . Very well done review, thanks.
The latest consumer reports has the reliability back to much better than average. Perhaps there were many teething problems that owners reported that Lexus has since addressed. One thing I noticed in the forums is that spark plus dont last as long as the previous LS
Funny, I watch this and keep comparing to the LS400 with the venerable 1UZ V8. This is a very nice review of a nice car, but is it reliably better than the OG LS400?
I totally disagree, the is the best looking LS ever made, and the sexiest full size sedan on the road today. Interior is also still nice, the only downside is the old tech.
I personally think a flagship luxury sedan should more or less be boxy to give it the look of class. The new one with the more curved roofline reduces rear head room and more sporty. I don't want a sporty luxury car because sporty does not equal comfort. Sporty usually has a hard suspension. Luxury means a ride that is like riding on a cushion of air like you are on a magic carpet. They should make luxury cars have luxury features and material. Could care less about the most technology being associated with luxury like you see these days.
Amd , I like your approach to reviewing autos. Keeping things simple and your objectivity of pros and cons. Wish the auto specs, model and cost was upon the screen somewhere. I do not recall a review of the RX350 or RX350L, but looking forward to one in the future of a 2022 model. Thanks for an interesting video.
Lexus should have offered a 5.0L V8 as optional.
And an L version. When he is in that back seat, it just does not look like a luxury sized vehicle.
Big time
Yes LS FSport should come with that engine
The current Ls isn’t holding up it could do better
@@christofonobrown3659in terms of dimensions, this is the L version of the previous generation. Can't be too long, lol.
Thumbs up if you own LS430 and you also believe that’s the best LS ever produced by Lexus.
I do! Love it.
I have a SC430 which is same engine/powertrain, but in a convertible. Both vehicles are legendary.
I do and it may be one of the best ever produced by any brand. I have owned an S-Class Mercedes, an Audi V8, and many BMWs; my good old 430 -- which for heaven's sake is 18 years old now -- bests them all. The ride, the precise but elegant road manners, the distant but firm sound of a naturally aspirated V8, and the bombproof reliability ... I just don't see how the LS430 can be beat.
@@SlightReturn666😈😮💨
@@Oivey2000sc400 owner here!
The Mercedes depreciates like a lead ball falling , and after warranty expiration , would be a nightmare to keep , for me there's a no brainer , Lexus all the way.
I agree, somewhat else can by the krout car. After 6 Lexus s I’ll stay with them. Beautiful exterior and interior
In this luxury category every car depreciates like rock.
I had only MB's for 20 yrs. (my company provided them...all new and all made in Germany). Based on my experience and a lot of on-line info. since then, I can say that you're absolutely right.
Mercedes does depreciate like a rock...just like every other luxury brand.
A (any) car is a depreciating asset, not an investment.
If you can't afford the depreciation, you can't afford a Mercedes (or any luxury car).
That is to say, if you can afford a Mercedes, you can afford the depreciation.
The only Lexus I ever considered to be a true competitor to Mercedes was the LS600hL. Unfortunately, we didn't have a dealership in Central NY so it was not an option for me at the time it was available. Since then, Lexus went downhill (competitively).
I did get an RX350L a couple years ago. While it was OK, I didn't find it particularly noteworthy.
@@samshare2146 I can afford to drive anything on the planet. I don't own any German brand because they depreciate very rapidly for good reasons. Most of those are related to their high frequency of repair rates. Frequent failures are very annoying and time-consuming. Why? Poor engineering, deficient quality control, weak components, etc. They malfunction for valid reasons. Life's too short for that nonsense.
I never thought about the Lexus LS as a car to own, and I just agreed to watch the review. No other car company gets me on reliability, quality and dependability than Toyota and Lexus...they are not perfect but they have proven their worth time and time again...but om a pickup truck kinda guy...good job sir
Let’s just hope Toyota won’t start charging its customers for key fobs and ruin its reputation.
LoL
What do you mean they are not perfect?
@@niyazmather Watch more of The Car Care Nut videos, ffs. Nothing is perfect, smh.
I have a 1990 Lexus LS400, it has 258k miles and running amazingly.
AMD, your reviews are my favorite videos that you produce. Your take is much different from all of the car reviewers on UA-cam. PLEASE do this for all Toyota/Lexus products. Looking forward for your reviews of the Toyota Venza, Toyota Corolla Cross as well as the new upcoming Lexus NX. Keep up the exemplary work. Happy holidays to you and yours!
Yeah if I was closer (WA state)
I would want him only working on my cars 😂
But then again just got the 2021 RAV4 TRD
So not much to do
I have the 2001 LS-430 of course a V8 the first one in my dealership...did not even test drive it.
Just ordered it without even seeing it on the ground and touching it. I have now 158K miles, same service technician, same dealership, still looks like in the first day! I still have the same grin on my face any time I choose to drive this car. Amazing quality, look, luxury, power...all is still PERFECT! Will never sell it...!!!
Mercedes S Klasse = car for people not very smart that mainly want to impress. Soon will realize it is a money pit and within 12-14 months will dispose of it!
BMW 7 Series = car for very obnoxious individuals that drive idiotic, and believe there are no laws on the street that they have to obey. They all have very poor character and vane personality. This too is disposed off very soon after the purchase.
Lexus - LS = car for rich people that are smart too and want not only luxury, power, elegance, prestige - but also QUALITY, RELIABILITY, DEPENDABILITY and DECENT PRICE!
And believe me: In Europe I owned Mercedes and BMW and Audi and know what I say.
Since in US...many years...I stuck to Lexus. The only European pony in my stable: Porsche!
I recently picked up a 2004 LS 430 with only 84,000 Miles on it. I tell you it’s a gem. It’s a pleasure to drive. The car is mint, inside and outside. I love the smoothness and quality in the older Lexus. Everything in my Lexus works.
I have heard several people say the LS430 is one of the best vehicles in the world when it comes to quality and reliability!
Make sure you keep an eye on the trunk lid shocks. Replace them when you see they don’t work. Otherwise, it will cost you an extra $750.00 plus labor to replace that mechanized electric latch. The violent closing action destroys the small motor and the gears
@@jamram9924 thank you for the advice, I will certainly pay attention to them when they start to fail. Appreciate it.
@@jamram9924 mines failed already l. Tried replacing twice the trunk motor myself and still doesn’t work. Guess it’s a common issue
@@mrlong6267 did you replace the entire locking mechanism? Don’t forget the trunk lid struts as well. It’s a feature that only visors problems in the long run. I’m not sure if it’s an option to exclude it…..
I was looking for 2018 LS500 and I hate the climate control via touchscreen. I prefer the knobs plus I wasn't a fan of V6 in a flagship. I got myself a low miles LS460 loaded. 😆
Are you sure you are a technician?
You are so natural, you are better than most of the car reviewers on youtube.
What a great interior. Definitely a fantastic luxury car. Great design without being over complicated like some competitors.
I just hit 281,000 miles on my 2004 LS 430. V8 still smooth as butter. Transmission still shifts smooth. Uses no oil. Everything still works. At 75-80mph I still get 27 mph on premium fuel. Love the old school LS. The 500 should have got a v8.
How often have you had to change timing belt just grab a 01 with 152000 miles with no record of timing belt I'm scared to drive it
Buy it before someone else does. Negotiate the price of the timing belt of the original cost of the vehicle. The LS430 is one of the highest demanded used car on the market today.
Frankly I think the current LS is irredeemable. Today less is more. Toyota should return to what made them so great.
@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 I think you’re right. In 2021 I took my 04 LS to the dealer for an alignment. They gave me a 2022 ES as a loaner. Man that was a disappointment. My 17 year old LS rode better than that new ES with under 20k on the clock.
@@texaslegend5076 and that's the really sad part. You can make an extremely smooth and plush car without all the expensive technology that inevitably breaks. Sadly Lexus now thinks the LS has to be an extremely expensive car to fix.
Thank you for a great review. I drive a 2011 LS 460L-AWD. There is no “bad” LS! (Except for one that is/was
poorly maintained.)
When faced with the choice between a 430 and 460 I chose the 460 because of the timing belt versus timing chain difference. Each generation of LSs are great motor cars; each has its own “personality”!
Would love this LS Hybrid. But the Lexus UX is more in my price range.
Hi there. I’m the guy with the 2021 LS. I bought a ux hybrid for my spouse. It’s very nice but hybrid has a better ride must be a different suspension with the batteries weight
I’m sorry but for reliability & longevity the V8’s LS models were the best cars ever produced by the Lexus Brand. Running for 1 million miles was very common. These newer models couldn’t make 1/2 a million miles ! Truth hurts !
Earlier today, I went to look at an ES300h. Sadly, due to my height, I did not fit. However, I was shown an LS500 that fit like a glove! What a nice car. When the chip/auto shortage eases a bit, I might see if I can order one. I'm waiting to see how the 2022 LS500h reviews, so I've got a few months to think about things...
The chip shortage won't last forever.
That was rude. Yes the 500 is larger. I had a 300 it was comfortable but I would call it a mid size, a term that turns me off. I was in a ruff accident with it and it held up beautifully💫
@@davidmagen415 Why is it rude to state a fact?
I’m trading my LS500 in on a 22 ES300h
@@InternetDude Great Call, the hybrid is what drives the ladies wild!
Best luxury vehicle I've ever gotten. I've recently picked up a 2020 Lexus LS500, and it is the softest and nicest vehicle to take out on road trips or even a trip to the grocery store. I've gotten so many compliments on it as well.
Have the F-Sport same year, atomic silver, still in love. 😂
Apparently I am one of only a few people that care about this, but mandatory run flat tires and no spare is a deal breaker for me. Perhaps RF's are better than they used to be.
Had them on a older toyota van... not a good move.
RFs arent mandatory. Just make sure you have a decent roadside assistance plan and replace them with whatever you want.
Agree fully. My 430 has a full-sized spare on a normal alloy road wheel, same as the others; that's the only way I want to be on road trips. (I had a 2013 BMW that I bought used, and I got a flat tire late one night ... I guess I had failed to realize there was no spare, and whoever had installed new tires did not put run-flats on. So I had to get a heinously expensive flatbed tow just for that. Never again!!!) Don't overthink it, Lexus guys ... the 400 & 430 were the right way to go, and y'all kinda lost it.
‘20 LS 500 F Sport. To your point, I wasn’t a fan initially either of run-flats, though love the firmer ride and handling. Get the wheel and tire package/warranty. Very well worth it, Ive had 3 flats to no avail. This car has everything my ‘08 LS 460 (RIP) didn’t have. 😊
Maintenance cost between the Mercedes and the Lexus is a big difference. The Lexus will be cheaper in the long haul.
I don't think people buying $100k luxury cars care about that
@@kristians2704 You are right to a point some don't, but some do.
Great video. LS looks great but it’s price for executives.
This car always turns my head every time I see it. It's rare, and it's gorgeous.
An absolutely loaded LS400 is my 'if I win the lottery' sedan. Until then? My 2021 Avalon Limited will just have to do...
Exterior design is a big let down, looks too much like a glorified Lexus ES
The exterior looks of this Lexus is gorgeous.... While the S class is "just" nice ( though there are many that think S class looks rather boring )
The interior is classic and very elegant... And classic will never go out of fashion.... While the interior of S class sure looks more extravagant.... While its actually fashionable all screen will look old and out of fashion a few years later... And the completely lack of physical buttons on the dashboard and steering wheel, although fancy in style, is continuousely frustrating for every day use....
Not to talk about reliability, while the S class' extravagant gizmos are prone to failure and expensive repairs.... While the LS uses bulletproof tech already in use and well tested on millions existing vehicles ...
I would buy this LS 10 times over the S class....
I love this LS 500. It has the reliability of a Lexus...almost no maintenance needed compared to its European counterparts. Its reliability MUST factor in to owning this compared to its more unreliable European cars. My only wish...this needs the 2UR-GSE.
I have had a 1998 LS 400, (my favorite), 2004 GS 300, and my current car a 2006 LS 430. My wife currently drives a 2015 GS 350. I am holding back on the LS 500 for two reasons: when I set in the LS 500 I feel cramped. Not what I want in a car. It is smaller inside than my 430. The second deal breaker is no full sized spare tire. I do a lot of long distance driving and I am unwilling to risk being without a full sized spare driving, for example, I-70 from Richfield, Utah to Grand Junction, Colorado or I-10 San Antonio to El Paso Texas at night. Aside from the fact that Lexus no longer provide updates for the GPS maps I consider my LS 430 superior to the 500.
I have to agree on the roominess of the LS430 compared to the 500. I feel boxed in when sitting in the 500. Aside from saving tens of thousands, the ride of the LS430 (and now simplicity compared to modern day LS models) cannot be beat. Love my '04 430!
I own an 06 ls430 and agree 💯
A '98 LS400 has been my daily driver for 22 yrs. It's a favorite of mine, too. Years ago a friend brought over his new Bentley Continental, a beautiful car. But the LS was clearly superior in ergonomics, suspension, steering, braking and a few other things. It was obvious that there were factory defects that the dealer had ignored.
After a year or so, the new owner gave up trying to keep the thing on the road and sold it to the first potential buyer who came to see it. What did he buy after that? It was an LS.
Stay on top of your tires condition and you won't be taken by surprise. This thing glides, it's the best LS.
Love the "Cisco" exit.. A beautiful drive to Moab
I had an LS430 for 10 years to 110K miles. I should have kept it.
Ls430 is a good car.
I still have mine. 208k miles and the most expensive maintenance has been the timing belt replacement.
I bought a super clean, loaded StarFire White 08 LS460 L out of Chicago last year with 69,000 miles for $13,000. spent all its winters in Florida.
As nice as the new generation is…it isn’t $100,000 better than my car.
Like he says…most of the gizmos don’t get used anyway
Lexus vehicles will last you a long time as long as you take great care of them. The only thing that has changed is service advisors are clueless. Lexus Customer service is clueless. If you get a great service advisor with years of experience stick to that advisor. Nowadays they're hiring these young bucks who have no knowledge of the Lexus lineup and it capabilities.
The minimum wage car expert..sucks.
And they don't know much about the 1st - 2nd gen cars
You cant go wrong with a Lexus...I've been driving them for over 17 years....I've owned almost all series from es to gs and early sc....I currently own a sc430,ls430 and my girl has a rx350...I'm eyeing a ls460 next
A huge, long car that doesn't have room for regular tires. I believe the terrible US monthly sales of less than 300 units per month for the entire US, is caused by the sensitivity for cracks in the asphalt due to the run flat tires. When you buy this car, then you have to buy a spare wheel, but the front wheels are different from the rear wheels.. So, the spare tire takes up half of the trunk space when you change to regular tires. No wonder nobody buys this very expensive car! You have to ask why don't the reviewers talk about the runflat ride harshness?
I'm going to say Heck Yeah! Lexus LS now that's a car!
LS430 all the way for me
What a gorgeous LUXURY vehicle. If I was at an economic status where I could afford one, it would be my choice over a Rolls Royce. Yes I am serious. Understated elegance! I think controls, gauges, etc., are simple is because this vehicle caters to an "older" generation that likes ease of use and simplicity like I do. If there is a better and more beautiful sedan in the world, I don't know where it would be?
Unlike a RR Phantom you can actually park the LS. You don't have to worry about some eco warrior/financial incel/vandal taking their rage out on your care. You are not marked by criminals [in these parts they will put a tracker on your car and then go to your home to take your car... and I assume with an RR probably break in your home.
You also don't feel like a mook paying 10 times plus for basic servicing. Also you get lexus reliability not RR biodegradability.
Except for me, the ES 350. Similar or in some peoples opinion better ride quality and 10 inches less length.
You have lose your dam mind.
When I see the modern LS grills, I'm even more thankful for my LS430. I think these goofy-looking toyota/lexus grills will not age well from a design standpoint.
I have an 06 Lexus ls430 and I agree with you 💯
I actually disagree. The spindle grill is iconic at this point. The previous design like in your car is so forgetful.
@@AnontheGOAT I respect that. Everyone comes at what is classic/tasteful from different points of view. Time will tell.
@@Zephyrdaze1819 when they first debuted it, I was frankly disgusted. Thought it was gaudy and over the top. As if they wanted to outdo Audi or something. But now, just like ADM said, you cannot mistake it for anything other than a Lexus.
@@AnontheGOAT Well, I never got past 'gaudy and over the top'. And I agree that a grill needs to be easily identified with the brand. As for ADM, whom I greatly admire, I think he was being very polite with that turn of phrase. :D
It is still good but its engine (V-8) been replaced with the V-6 twin turbo and no longer as cheap as the 400.The 400 was less than half than the Mercedes S-Class ($35 000 compared to $73 000).
I don't rely on Consumer Reports for cars anymore anyway. Their reporting is screwed and not objective.
A base ls400 msrp was $54k
@@tonyglass1740 ,CR only asked consumers if they had problems with their cars for the first 3 years.They are nothing but desk jockeys analyzing numbers.They do get it right generally speaking but they never inform if a certain model faced a class action lawsuit (Nissan's transmissions for example).
@@tylerwest3820 ,yes the price went up.
My 96 LS still going at 265000 miles, on the road to 300000.
Wish you were local to me so I could take my 2006 LS430 to you! IT has 168K trouble free miles (with regular maintenance) but I want to make it to 300K!
I wish this current gen LS didn't look so similar to the current ES model and that it came with the signature Lexus V8. The LC500 is the true flagship Lexus imo.
LS is but one of 3 flagships in the Lexus line-up. There's the LS, LC, and LX (sedan, coupe, suv). That said, i ageee that the LC has slightly superior engineering than the LS but i wouldn't attribute that to the engine alone because that old 5.0 V8 in the LC is rather basic and long in the tooth compared to the bi-turbo V6 in thr LS. Has less torque, too.
Lexus needs to sack this design cheif and stop making this vomit spindle grille. The entire world says it hates this design, but only Lexus keeps putting it on.
Everything else is nice and awesome. Super reliability, super customer service and super smooth.
Unlike the previous gens these cars are few and far between on the road.
Everything you say about the quality and detail is true. I have a 2011 Jag XJ and I can't get rid of it because Jag no longer makes a replacement and the only V8 cars that have equivalent quality are $125K or more. I like sedans; SUVs don't work for me. Once you sit on high end leather, the cheap stuff in lesser cars won't do. I like everything about the LS except that V6. I can't give up my V8 for a V6. Toyota puts the V8 in the LC, RC, and now even the IS but not in the LS???? Grrrrr. That is the only thing preventing me from buying the LS.
Buy a 2017 LS460.
Buy a Lexus LS460-L ! or better yet get the best… 2006 LS430
Drive it and see for yourself. Twin turbo v6 is very capable vehicle unless your like the sound of the v8.
@@wongchai807 Totally agree. Every car I've owned prior to the LS500 had a V8 so i was super skeptical as well. However, not wanting to throw any more money at a European luxury sedan is what drove me to take a closer look at LS500 and Im so glad i did. The TTV6 really shocked me - more than it probably should have considering both HP and torque are higher than any of the previous LSs with V8s. Yes, HP in the LC500 is about 30 points higher but LS has more torque and you can feel the difference.
The new LS sucks. No V8. No spare tire. Low roofline. The rear legroom is less than ES. You need to use the touch panel to activate ventilated or heated seats. Most LS comes with Panaromic sunroof. If you live in regions either too hot or too cold, you will find it unbearable.
Thank you AMD for another terrific review. I’m enjoying being one of your followers ever since I saw you in the YAA cast.
I have a question. Why is it called a ls 500 but it has a 3.5 engine? Isn't it supposed to be a 5.0 engine?
Likely marketing.
Please do a video comparing the 3.5 liter twin turbo v6 engine in the 2022 tundra vs the outgoing 5.7 liter v8. Will it be reliable and what issues can we look out for with the turbos and intercooler? I bet you have some experience with the 3.5 liter twin turbo engine since it's been available in the Lexus ls500 for some years now. Thanks.
I think that the Best LS is the LS 460 years 2013-2017.
2004-2006 LS 430. Especially the Ultra models.
It needs a V8
I have a feeling they will be service nightmares, but probably still better than their flagship European counterparts.
One big screwup Lexus made is this thing looks almost identical to an ES, hard to justify paying almost double when it looks so close.
AMD, your reviews, especially the end segment on reliability means a lot more to me than all the other "journalists", car reviewers cum race car drivers, consumer magazines and garden variety trolls on forums put together! Thanks!👍👍
Definitely agree with you. I keep hearing people say the reliability of the LS500 is not going to be the same because it has a twin turbo v6 instead of the v8.
New to your channel and I enjoy watching it. Thanks for sharing experience and your thoughts. I owned a lot Japanese cars, mainly due to their reliability and cheap to maintain. I used to own 2013 535GT (very happy) and 2017 S550 (not so happy). My wife currently drives 2014 GS350. The car has been completely worry free and I do maintain the car religiously. I am thinking to get a brand new LC500 convertible, not for daily driving but mainly for a weekend car. I know I should expect higher maintenance cost, but should I also purchase extended warranty?
Trying to appreciate mine but today seems the alternator went out....no abs..no brakes....hard steering and generator warning on.
My LS460L has more rear legroom than this thing
Plastic transmission pan, plastic valve covers, plastic intake manifold...like Scotty Kilmer and the Car Wizard said, don't waste your money on new plastic junk. Buy an old LS 2000 model year and earlier with the non-interference engine. Even though they are nearly 2 decades older the engine and transmission combo will last a lot longer than the 'new' plastic on your new LS.#FACTS
Thank you for a great review. I just bought a LS500 Executive and the its the best car i ever had.
Happy holidays! Cheers!🥂
How do you like the seats and run flat tires. Looking to upgrade from my 05 UL LS430 and read some reviews that the seats are no longer as comfortable as before... aka coach on the road ;)
I also have an LS500, check out my ownership videos
@@lolzsridz i like the seats very much, the leather are soft plus heated and ventilated, also have the massage option. Very comfortable. I drove a 500+ km straight and I didn’t even feel any discomfort. Really enjoyed driving it.
@@InternetDude sure. I’ll check it out.
Own an 07 ls460 92k miles....no issues other than a peeled roof drip rail and a few interior cracks....materials should have been better on dash and door panels...car is RWD....runs like a clock....
Without a V8 engine, it’s just a glorified ES.
My LS500 smokes my LS460
The short answer is NO, it isn't. The original LS400 was arguably better than the competition and they gave you a full size V8 car for the price of a Mercedes 190E 2.6. The price comparison is just plain wrong here by that standard to try to say that this LS500 is like the LS400 was vs the S-Class of the day. The LS500 loaded is over 100K easily and yes less than the S-Class but you're getting less. Not the same or better as the LS400 was vs the old 420SEL. Value doesn't just mean cheap. The LS lost that value equation and it's overall value proposition long time ago. Then the car just isn't competitive anymore. There is no V8, the tech is dated with the infotainment being particularly awful, and it doesn't offer the silky ride of older LS models, or the better handling prowess that it's now firm ride promises. The LS like nearly everything else with Lexus and Toyota is resting on it's reliability laurels instead of actually being competitive. It's high quality for sure, and reliable, but even Consumer Reports doesn't love the LS anymore. That is most telling. No excuses are warranted at that point because they were big fans of the old car and their on the new car hasn't changed in years of it being on the road with reliability data. If a LS doesn't have reliability it loses the last reason to buy it.
The Lexus LS 460 L still look the best
I hope Lexus bring back the model
I was shopping around for Grandpa LS400 and man the prices are crazy right now
I have the LS430 Ultra. I adore it.
I own a 2006 lexus ls430 with 136k miles. Will never sell since it’s such an excellent vehicle
Owner of 2006 ls430 less than 110k miles on it. Never selling it. Having mid life crisis. Now I want the LC500.
Own both bro. Life too short nowadays…lol
I have an LS 460, I also want the LC 500. Absolutely incredible vehicle
I own a 1998 LS 400.. It is so hard to part with. 117,000 miles and just stretching its legs..
AMD, This is the most Posh video you have ever produced. Maybe you should have worn a suit ;-) BTW what kind of cake are WE having to celebrate the upcoming milestone of 200K SUBSCRIBERS?
This is a really nice car! White interior+mechanic don’t get along very well lol. And for the cake my favorite! Chocolate cake from Costco
@@TheCarCareNut One day I foresee a LS occupying the spot in your garage where the Mercedes S Class used to be. :D
I’d love a 2022 Toyota Century with wool interior. That would be my nicest going-to-town-rig.
@@TheCarCareNut I agree, Costco has great Cakes and Pies.
In Lexus of North Miami right now is 100 K
Automotive journalists 😂, if it's not German luxury it's junk, if it's not Italian sporty it's junk, and if it's not British ita not worth it. 😂.
Well done sir. I enjoyed the final part, your real world experience about the car's reliability. I also heard stories full of skepticism, but was thinking a Lexus is still a Lexus.
I lost my virginity in the back seat of a LS 500 when I was 15. Two years later they sent my gym teacher to jail. So I have bad memories and now Im gay.
The front grille is ugly and it's not à durable design for parallel parking; all plastic in the middle and expensive to replace. You better shop a malls and plazas. I'd buy it if I had the money.
The front grille is ugly and it's not à durable design for parallel parking; all plastic in the middle and expensive to replace. You better shop a malls and plazas. I'd buy it if I had the money.
For most of my life I have wanted to own the ultimate luxury car - the Lexus LS. But more recent information on pricing and maintenance has convinced me the ES350 is actually a far better value. That is what I am looking to buy
Look at the GS350 or GSF they are much more a driver's car then the ES350. More like the LS. Due to newer technology between the old school LS400 and the LS500.
The ES is cheap built and it can't be compared to LS. Lexus has price budget for every buyer😎
@@kennynguyen2105 perhaps the dumbest statement ever. There is nothing cheap about an ES. Millions of owners and industry experts agree it's a great value. Nobody is listening to you.
Most cheapstakes who can't afford the flagship LS will buy the cheap ES350 which is a glorified Camry. 😆😆 They are too stupid to understand the craftsmanship in the LS when compare ito the ES350 lol.
@@kennynguyen2105 Hey Mao Zedong calm the F down. No need for your arrogance.
In terms of reliability and cost of ownership long term, any Lexus IS far superior to a Mercedes. I would not hesitate to buy a used Lexus with 100,000 miles. I would never buy a Mercedes with high mileage.
I think you analyzed it very well. CR dinged it not just for the lower reliability, but also the lower stance which impedes access, and the less plush ride than previous generations. Personally, I prefer the 1st gen LS400. 😊🆗🆒🏆
I’d love a LS to compliment my RX. That red is fantastic.
Toyota and Lexus is going to suffer from low technology in the past now and in the future. They don;t like failure so they don;t move forward. Finally touch screen. That was the deal killer for me before. I use the screen all the time. Unfortunately the styling is way too cluttered. That grill is not a design representing anything automotive and looks overwhelming. I owned a 430LS. It was a really great boring car. You describe here a really great boring car.
Woulda been cool if they threw that 5.0 V8 from the IS500 F into the LS.
I purchased my '98 LS400 22 yrs., ago on the advice of a great M-B master tech. It's still my daily driver! Out of curiosity, I did look at the LS500 and, for the shortcomings you mentioned as well as a few others, I walked away from the showroom and back to my LS400. My company provided me with new M-B's for 20 yrs. I will NEVER return to any German auto product again.
Toyota/Lexus fan here, best cars IMO. Loved the video. Cheers
Air suspension is the only factor that would prevent me from buying this car even if I was rich.
Air suspension is an option, there are plenty without it.
Oh, do I get it! Air suspension is a deal breaker for me too!
Been waiting on this video AMD! As the owner of a 98 LS, and 02 and 04 LS I've always been curious as to where you stood on these cars and what you think about the newer ones.
Thanks brother! Happy holidays!
The '22 NX ditches the touchpad entirely in favor of the touchscreen, and the infotainment system has been completely revised to bring it up to modern standards. Akio Toyoda faced opposition when he wanted to throw out the old infotainment, proving that sometimes Lexus is its own worst enemy. This also kind of explains a lot of what has been happening with Lexus products stagnating and clinging onto the past, it was due to ultra conservative factions within the company that don't want to change.
Thankfully Akio has solidified his hold over Toyota/Lexus and is implementing these major changes across the whole lineup The next gen LS will almost certainly follow the same route.
Let’s hope that pushing “ultra conservative factions” doesn’t mean they start to cut corners…
@@AnontheGOAT
Lexus has been "cutting corners" for quite some time.
@@TheBjjones you might wanna back statement with up with facts. Otherwise it’s conjecture and doesn’t mean anything.
Nice BUT a V8 would have set it off
I really hope the next hybrid LS gets the V35A engine with the 10-speed found in the Tundra. The current system seems dated and unnecessarily complex.
*That'll be 9 bucks a month to start your car via keyfob, sir*
Should be a law against that stuff. All the stuff added on a vehicle console, make using it more dangerous than text and driving, or driving stoned.
I sold lexus for a living in Vancouver for many years. My all time favorite LS,
the LS 460 short wheel base, rear wheel drive only, with the 8 speed transmission.
Every generation LS was inch for inch and dollar for dollar, the best luxury sedan
available and like it should be, it had a V8. Fast forward to the car just seen in the clip,
please upper-crust of Toyota, take note, the thing is a flop, think about it. The countries where you would like to make inroads, the people that live there do NOT fit in the car. It is for such a large car, ridiculously small inside. A 2010 Corolla has more headroom. The build quality of the car is as usual, incredible. I don't like the gay-baroque interior ,but the quality is there. Some of the parts used, out of the Toyota parts bin, mmm ,not great but that keeps it less expensive
than the Euro competition .
Very well done review, thanks.
It's a beautiful luxury car indeed.
Another good video! 🙂
I'm so glad I found your UA-cam channel.
(Actually, I think UA-cam recommended it to me. Thanks, UA-cam!) 😄
The latest consumer reports has the reliability back to much better than average. Perhaps there were many teething problems that owners reported that Lexus has since addressed. One thing I noticed in the forums is that spark plus dont last as long as the previous LS
The high-compression turbo engine burns out the spark plugs faster. That's why I always prefer a naturally-aspirated engine.
This car is magnificent. Period
That is a beautiful car. It's longer than the LS460L but has less space inside than the 460L
Very nice video, fixing lexuss for living not very profitable business.
Toe space under the front seat for rear passengers is nonexistent. That’s a serious problem in my book.
Funny, I watch this and keep comparing to the LS400 with the venerable 1UZ V8. This is a very nice review of a nice car, but is it reliably better than the OG LS400?
This new generation has no soul. Honestly, I prefer a mint granddaddy.
Good honest review backed by technical expertise. No fancy drone angles or pretentious clichés in order to get invited back for the next review 👍🏽
The 3rd gen was the best looking and peak LS, they were ultra luxurious and looked like money. After that they were just big Toyotas.
What’s wrong with that? The old ones just look old.
I totally disagree, the is the best looking LS ever made, and the sexiest full size sedan on the road today. Interior is also still nice, the only downside is the old tech.
I personally think a flagship luxury sedan should more or less be boxy to give it the look of class. The new one with the more curved roofline reduces rear head room and more sporty. I don't want a sporty luxury car because sporty does not equal comfort. Sporty usually has a hard suspension. Luxury means a ride that is like riding on a cushion of air like you are on a magic carpet. They should make luxury cars have luxury features and material. Could care less about the most technology being associated with luxury like you see these days.
Another good competitor to the LS would be Genesis G90
Amd , I like your approach to reviewing autos. Keeping things simple and your objectivity of pros and cons. Wish the auto specs, model and cost was upon the screen somewhere. I do not recall a review of the RX350 or RX350L, but looking forward to one in the future of a 2022 model. Thanks for an interesting video.
i like better a toyota century with V12,when i can afford a top end model of a car,i dont care about fuel consumtion