Lexus GS400 test drive review buying tips
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- A video on the 1999 Lexus GS400. I drive the car and explain a few things that are important to look at when buying or even selling a used car. lexus gs400 exhaust sound. lexus gs400 0-60. lexus gs400 review and drive. used car buying advice. lexus v8 reliability and driveability. lexus gs400 better than gs430. lexus gs400 reliability and ease to drive. lexus v8 smooth drive.
I was SHOCKED when he opened the hood and the engine bay was SO clean!
keep her clean😁
I've owned this exact same car also in Cali, I had it for 20+ years and sold it to an enthusiast for $2000 cash with 265k miles in 2020. It was a little dinged up but otherwise very clean inside and out with original everything in good working order. I've owned 20 cars but honestly this is the best car I've ever owned. The performance, luxury and above all reliability is superb, never had any issues with the car over 20 years with minimal basic maintenance. If I can buy the same car over again new today, I'll do it in a heartbeat
Now why cant i find a gs for sale as good as this
Great video! My channel is pretty much exclusively dedicated to the 2nd gen GS and Aristo so I’m drawn to vids like this. Thanks!
thanks. I'll check out your channel! I love the 90s gs'. thanks for checking it out
I plan on buying a 98' Lexus from a friend in late August/early September this year. I never wanted a car from the 90s, but I feel like I am going to love it! I'm so excited and I can't wait to buy it!
Great car
RWD and a V8, lol....and plush Lexus interior with Nakamachi sound sytem. They are excellent cars.
This was the year that Lexus entered the sport sedan market with the redesigned GS400 as started competing with the 5 series and E-class....and well the rest is history.
Good car bro I promise you that cheers
Love the GS400,all the Generations are awesome cars!! Thanks for all the information man👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Beautiful car and in great condition. I love how the older Lexus has the leather "folds/krinkles" on them and not all smooth. This color combination of a white exterior and cream tannish color is a dream and my favorite in a Lexus.
I have 3 of these and 1 SC400. Fantastic cars !
billy greenhorn you are lucky to have 3 of the b's. I have an sc400 and the gs400. I really enjoy both cars soo very much. The gs400 has lots of power when you punch it
Hell yeah
Have a 95 SC400 and picking up a 98 SC400 this weekend. Got a really good deal on it, cant wait to bring it home!!!
You are a Lexusholic😥 check yourself into a Rehab 😂😂😂
How is the gas mileage? I wanna get one because they're pretty cheap but the gas mileage worries me.
I'm seeing one tomorrow. A 1998 one with 95000 miles on it. They say it's "impeccable". This vid will help me check that. Thanks.
make sure to throughly inspect the vehicle from the outside in. you never know what the car will look or drive like until you see it in person. be very cautious and look over the car carefully. let me know if you have any further questions
Just got me 1998 gs400 with 245k runs strong no leaks
great cars I tell you. the valve cover gasket has probably been replaced if it doesnt have any leaks coming from around the top end. as long as you do routine maintenance, the car will run well over 300k no problem
Good stuff tony cheers
I found a 98 that's black with black leather interior with 147k on it. He's asking $2900 but he's willing to go lower. I haven't been able to see it in person but the pictures make it look really clean. Seems like an amazing deal from what I've seen shopping around. Hard to find that exterior/interior combo as well.
If it is in great condition that is a steal of a deal, but you never know until you see the car in person. People will say one thing over the phone or on an ad listing and you go to see the car and you feel like you arent looking at the same vehicle. Be cautious when you go look at it and know what you are looking for and test everything out to make sure it works. you dont want to buy the car and find out later that things dont work. Best of luck to you and hope it is a steal of a deal
Did you get the car? That's honestly a crazy deal from what I've been looking. I'd definitely take that if it checked oht
Great video, this was four other GS review videos in one
I love my Gs 400 @daily driver I have 2000 platinum series....this my favorite car to own.... I’m a Lexus and Chevy V8 guy lol........I just did my master brake cylinder tbh I would by another one I’m such a Gs lover 93 -2010
I'm glad you do. you are lucky to have the last year made gs400 with the platinum series. very nice car. I am a v8 guy myself, everything from the sound to the power.
Picking up a 98 GS400 this weekend. Needs the master cylinder replaced.
Any idea what the job ended up costing?
@@jeffwischhof5752 nice car and glad you are getting one. the brake master cylinder for this car isn't cheap. I'm guessing if you have a mechanic do the job for you it will run you over $700 for parts and labor
@@DaylyDriverDayly I'm good with that price.
I'm only paying $1000 for the vehicle. 280k on it, but it's in great shape, super clean inside and out, and runs strong.
I've become a big fan of the 4.0 v8 in my SC, so I'm already looking forward to adding another to the driveway!
Thanks for the response. Time to start looking at where to buy the part from...
Any suggestions?
@@jeffwischhof5752 ya I would look on Ebay. you can get the parts for super cheap. make sure you get the right part. look up the part number for your car and you can definitely get one on ebay.
that's awesome to hear. I fell in love with the 4.0 as well and have owned them for years now. I want to get another sc eventually but would like to get an sc300 possibly 👌
I found a 99 gs400 with 166k miles for $2500, clean title and looks clean from what I can see in the pictures, does it sound like a good deal? No rips in the interior or anything
sounds like a great deal but there are many things you wont know about the car until you go and physically see it and drive it. my suggestion, go check it out
Nice video, very informative. You've earned a sub lol I will definitely use this info as I''m looking at one.
I appreciate the feedback. If you have any questions regarding the GS let me know. I know these cars very well and there are things to look for specific to this vehicle when you are looking to purchase one. Good luck.
Got mines last month love it , 239,000 miles and runs better than my Cadillac with not even a third of the miles this car has
yep, the gs400 is an amazing car that for its age is fast. Love em. glad you are liking your car. any problems you are having with it?
the daily driver no issues other than maybe a control arm needing to be changed other than that I’m going to take very good care of it
How much did you pay and what state r u in?
Looking to buy a 98 with 105,000 on the clock for a mere 1500 bucks. Needs a small exhaust leak fixed..
I found a 2000 model year GS400 with just over 25k miles. Its priced around $8k, but if I can get it for $5-7k would that still be worth it? The car looks completely clean.
David Blank dang. With that low of miles and for the last year it was produced, I would buy it in a heart beat as long as the car is super clean and clean title and carfax. That's a lucky find you have there
For 8K it's still a steal... Buy it!
I got mine for 5K with only 150,000 miles. If you look hard you can find a great price
I just picked up a gold one for $2700. 130,000 miles only. feel like I did good👍
hello DD.. i have a 2004 Gs300 with over 300000 miles.. stills runs great.. But im looking into a 2003 Gs430 with 160000 miles.. any suggestions ? Im just interested in a V8..and love the Gs body
Most stylish music in that model is killah priest from then till now
Joe Don never heard of it before
dude, just watch once the movie called Ghost dog, hee one popular scene:
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@@joedon9758 HAHA ! dope.
I got a 2001 Lexus GS430 V8... BEST car ever!
gotta love em. the gs430s are such fun cars to drive. love the updated interior with the perforated leather seats and woodgrain steering wheels on some of them
@@DaylyDriverDayly Thank you... I'm planning to keep it as long as possible. I've kept it fully stocked. I always schedule it's routine maintenance.
@@dxraaaaa that's the way to do it if you plan to keep it for the long haul👍👍
I’m thinking about buying a 2004 GS430 with only 60k miles !!! It’s very clean !! Should I buy ?!?!?!
Priced at 8500 I want to offer 75 is that ok ?
how much are they asking for it? that's a nice car, really nice car to say the least. it depends on the asking price which I'm guessing is around $7-8k with that low of miles...
Daily Driver they where asking for $8,500 .. I talked him down to $7,500 .. everybody thinks I should get it I think I will!
@@capcity1691 I mean that's not a bad deal at all on that car. plus it is the last year they made the gs430 in that body style. the miles are super low. I'm certain you will enjoy the car a lot if you owned it. let me know if you get the car 👌
Daily Driver I bought it !!! Currently at the shop gettin the windows tinted 😎 needs brake pads and that’s it !!! I’ve always been a Cadillac/ Buick kinda guy but I got a really good feeling about this car.. I hoping to get 400k miles out of it !!! Thanks for this video btw it helped a lot!!!
Is a black on black 98 gs400 with 70k miles for 4k dollars a good buy? Clean title but he mentions a small accident. Car looks clean
that sounds like an amazing deal. the only question is how big the accident was, where the car was hit and how extensive the body damage was or is. there is much that can be affected in a frontal or rear accident. if the car has been repaired is one thing, if it hasn't been repaired is a whole other problem. it could have a current clean title if it hasn't been repaired since the accident. if the accident wasn't reported to the insurance company than they can evade having to salvage the car depending on the severity of the accident. keep this in mind. you will need to see and drive the car in person to get a better idea of what the person is telling you. don't believe everything you are told, believe what you see when you see it. let me know if you have any further questions. best of luck to you 👌
@@DaylyDriverDayly I have to ask the owner where the car was hit and how severe it was. Car is fixed and looks mint. I'll update as soon as I test drive
message awesome. that's good it was already fixed. if anything I would have a mechanic go over it to see if there is any frame damage to the car or cheap weldings holding the car together where it was hit
I was offered at 99 Lexus gs 400 for $3000 with 220k miles .. one owner that is a mechanic who kept it up well ..is it a good deal?
I have a 99 identical same colror my has the chrome wheels and spoiler, but the front seats are dried and cracked,also, thanks for the information, I have had my car for over a year and ashamed to say that I did not know that the car could be shifted from the steering wheel!!! -though I did wonder what those buttons were for..
I want those chrome wheels on my gs. I really like the look of them compared to the ones I have on it now. ya I never use the shifters on the steering wheel, I think they are kind of lame. thanks for reaching out.
How well does it handle? IS the handling better than that of a '97 Camry?
it handles great. it's a very heavy car and you can feel it in the steering. the feeling of a quality built vehicle. handles better than a 97 camry for certain 👌
@@DaylyDriverDayly - I'm STRONGLY considering unloading such a vehicle (with the V6) and am wondering if a GS is the way to go?
@@thespeez if you can find a nice one for sale. the gs400s have been harder to get more recently in good condition. I've had mine for 7 years and only had to replace front and rear brake pads as well as the right and left ball joints in that amount of time. I havent even replaced the tires (about time now). they are fast cars and reliable for sure. I would HIGHLY recommend the vehicle. Lots of fun
I bought a 1998 gs400 today with 207000 miles for $2200 and it is in great condition. The car is From California and the lady I bought it from moved here to Florida six months ago. It's silver with the tan leather interior and chrome rims. No rust,no leaks. V8 engine
@@djbhe that's a steal of a deal. such a great car. you will enjoy it
very much with how nice they drive and how much power it has when you punch it. nice job picking that one up. enjoy your new ride 👌😁
Hey there not sure if you still check your comments but I’m about to test drive a black on black 2004 Gs430 with 140k miles on it. Seller is asking $5,500 for it. It Has a few mods such as coilovers, a borla cat back exhaust, K&N intake and a some other stuff. Any advice on what to look for when test driving and inspecting? Also, any idea how long these generally run in terms of miles and cost of owner ship?
Mateo Casanova that is an amazing price on that car with the miles. The 2004 GS430 is hard to come by especially black on black. I would start the car up and turn it off at least 4 times to make sure that it turns over without issue. I would also check for leaks around the engine because the gaskets and seals tend to leak with the miles. Go over bumps to make sure the struts and springs don't make noise or bounce you around after going over the bump. This could mean it may need new suspension if it does. The control arms, and tie rod ends also will go out over time (part of the suspension). Check the wear on the tires and see if they are all matching tires. Look for rust in the wheel wells and underneath the car and inside the engine bay. Drive the car for at least 20 minutes in the city and on the highway and make sure the temperature gauge is in the middle and not overly hot. I would then pop the hood and look to make sure all the belts are turning as the should and have no cracking on them as well as smell for any burning oil or other smells that are unusual. Make sure all the electronics work and that the tires, brakes and rotors are solid and you should be good. There is a lot to it but simple if you test the car out properly and drive it long enough to get a good feel for it. That is a great car and I'm jealous of the price they are asking on it, as long as it is a solid and not salvaged title car. Best of luck. I hope it turns out great for you. Let me know how it goes and if you buy it👌👌👌👍👍
the daily driver thanks for the quick reply, driving it today at 5 pm so I’ll let you know how it goes! Buddy of mine who showed me the ad just got the gs 300 and was freaking out about this ad for the gs430. I’ll let you know how it all goes, thanks for the speedy reply brother.
The guy never showed unfortunately, didn’t even get to test drive it. Really sucks, I was excited
Is a gs400 1998 rear wheel drive ?
yes it is a rwd vehicle
Thanks dude, about to buy one. I had a IS300 from same era, their great cars
If you are looking to buy one make sure you check the main seals around the motor (these can leak which is common), and check the transmission really thoroughly by putting it in and out of the gears a couple times and look for leaks around the transmission as well as testing out the motor and trans when you test drive it. Good luck on your buy. These cars are great buys!!
Thanks for advice. I'm not in a rush so will take my time to find a good example although they are becoming fairly hard to come by
He had a body in the trunk thats why he wouldnt open it! "Too much stuff"
I would have had the body in the video haha!! there is lots of space in the trunk. Only the main key will open the trunk and I have the Valet Key which doesn't open the trunk, only the main key can open it. The trunk latch is also broke and will cost me about $80 for the repair.
@Ex Gamer hahahaha
Other than what's under the hood, the gs300 and gs400 are identical?
Yep, pretty much identical other than the motor size.
should Alot of this go towards a gs300 too. I found a pretty nice one and I've been looking for videos that point out the things that goes wrong eith the car. seeing it has a few problems will help me bring down the price too
Absolutely. The only difference between the gs300 and gs400 is the size of the motor and the options it has. The gs300 is a great vehicle. it has the same motor as the toyota supra mk4 when it was made. Ive seen the gs300s before with 400k miles and they still hold their value. Make sure that the car doesnt have any major leaks around the motor seals. Also check under the car to see if there are any leaks coming from the transmission oil pan and the engine oil pan, this would be a costly repair. The power steering does tend to go out on these cars, but if it has that issue its not a big deal, cheap to repair. I hope this helps out. Let me know if you have any other questions regarding the vehicle you are looking at.
the daily driver I looked at it. it had a oil leak at the rear of the motor. I didn't pop the hood since I wasn't ready to buy it at the time. they wanted 59xx for it with 180k. it had new pads, rotors, and calipers all the way around
okay so it had a rear main seal leak. thats a big repair and could cost you $600 or more. That price for the car is steep. What year was it?
the daily driver he never told me. I was with my sister helping her and it caught my eye. I'm going back up there tomorrow to get another look at it
To locate the year of the vehicle just look at the inside door seal of the passenger door. Make sure to keep an eye on anything that doesnt work on the car like the air conditioning or heater not working. it could be a simple cost like an air conditioning recharge or as expensive as a a/c condenser which could cost up to $800. Let the seller know what is wrong with the car, not what is good about it, this way you never side with the seller which would give them a better opportunity to get a higher price for the car since they will know you are very interested and could be willing to pay a higher price. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Best of luck.
Very informative!
Hey, I'm thinking to buy a used gs400 1998 from the second owner, he had a minor accident on the right front, so he decided to paint the whole car, also he Changed the engine because of the engine heated with no enough water in the radiator it ha 25000 mils, he is asking for 4356 $. This is the first time am switching to v8 engine from v4 plz provide me with more details on the car gas mileage and is it a car for daily use with reliability like am not going to be stuck in the middle of the road because of some issue
skater93, personally if you are trying to find a nice GS400 I wouldnt buy one that has 250k, a replaced engine, and been repainted. For the price of $4,365 you can do a lot better than that. I wouldnt waste my time with it, there are too many other vehicles for sale especially if you are trying to find something reliable. From what you told me the vehicle does not sound like it was taken care of.
Hope he found another one
When checking the shifter for the thud sounds you mention in the video, does the motor need to be running? Also, are repair costs very high for these cars? I found one with 200,000 miles for $3,200. The good thing is that it looks very clean and was kept in a garage. I'm just nervous about spending crazy prices for repair costs, oil changes, etc. Can someone let me know if this would be a good purchase decision for someone who makes only 35k a year? The $3,200 price tag works for me. I just don't want to be spending thousands in repair. Thanks for any suggestions.
graphicartdude ill sell you mine 180k 99 gs400 green
Plan about 10-15% minimum of purchase price for maintenance costs up front. Make sure all front bushings, ball joints, and timing belt have been replaced before you buy. If the seller doesn't know what you're talking about... walk away. ( Coming from experience)
@@mike_t_007 I have a '98 LS400 and don't spend a fraction of that on maintenance. Yes, of course, the timing belt is key, along with the other things that should be done at the same time. First question over the phone: "Are you the owner of the vehicle? Do you have a clear title in hand?" Anything other than "yes" to both and I'd be gone.
What can 1 expect to pay for a 2nd gen lexus gs300
for a good condition one with no major leaks or other mechanical problems and a good exterior with no major dents and scratches and an interior with no rips or tears with around 100,000 miles for say a 1999 or 2000, depending on where you are from and with the market soooo bad in the used car market you could be looking to pay at least $6-7k. I would suggest waiting until around march of 2017 to buy because the market value on used cars right now is inflated. hope this helps
Very good information thank you!
+jaime garcia thank you for the comment. I will be majorly improving my videos and the information I provide. I will be making at least 1 video per week so if you subscribe (which would be great) I will be bringing more exciting videos for everyone to watch. This car is awesome and is super reliable and comfortable to drive in. It was referenced before in 1998 when it was the worlds fastest sedan in production as the "ultimate grocery car." This car has everything to love and just keeps exciting. Thanks!
Cars by Cody I'm actually happy you gave this info because I'm looking to purchase a gs400 this week! :) thanks again I will subscribe
Thank you soo much!! You won't regret your purchase! As a heads up, I would check the alternator for corrosion and rust (a common replacement $200-300), the hood and trunk shocks (just open them up when looking at the car, if they are bad it can cost you about $300 for both hood shocks, not including the trunk shocks). Definitely check for leaks around the engine seals, if the gaskets and cam seals are bad they can cost you lots of $$. Check for transmission leaks and also look inside the motor where you put the oil because if there is lots of black sludge built up inside you will be able to see it and that will determine if the car has truly been maintained with proper oil changes and can determine the rest of the condition of the vehicle and how it has been take care of maintenance-wise. Use everything that needs a fixing on the car as your main source of negotiation (only 3% of cars on the market are actually mint condition), so keep your eyes and ears peeled. Good luck with your findings.
@@DaylyDriverDayly
Thank you so much for these gems of information. I will also be checking out one. It is a 2000 GS400 japanese spec, but I am doubtful about is its 55000kms! How is it possible for a car of 19yrs age to have such a low mileage? Should I go for it, or stay away from it?
Kindly advise..
@@explorehunter well that's very nice it is a jdm gsr. the concern is if it is able to be registered in your state. if so, it may be worth it finding one with that low of kms. you can find them with low mileage but they usually hold higher prices. just make sure everything checks out and that it is able to be registered where you live before you consider purchasing
Can anyone tell me if $4500 is too much to pay for a 2000 GS400 with 210k Miles ?
Great car compliment guy
Thanks. If you can find a clean one with low miles they are excellent vehicles.
Cool video
Appreciate the feedback👌
Thanks for the feedback.
Looking at an 06 gs300 w 170k miles for about 2700... Good deal?
That's a very good deal. There has got tok be something wrong with it to be selling for that price. Is it a salvage title or rusted inside out?
@@DaylyDriverDayly Rebuilt Title
Guy left the country and told his friend to sell it for him I guess
@@joshuajoseph9340 If the title was signed by the guy who owns it before he left the country. my concern with the car would be how bad the accident was, if the airbags deployed and where the frame damage is. some body repair shops do cheap jobs others do good work
@@DaylyDriverDayly appreciate the help not to sure the extent of the frame damage or the quality of work done on it only 1 small dent/rust near the passenger side wheel
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私もGS400乗っていますが
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are you selling it?let me know im in cali bro
I got one for 9 bro
I'd consider one but that would mean I'd have to part with my '98 LS400 and I'll never do that.
I wouldn't change from the ls400 to the gs400, I would own both 😂😂. I love the ride of the ls400 over the gs00 because it is wayyy more smooth and comfortable for the longer drives. I'm looking to get an ls400 as a daily driver. how many miles on yours?
No worries; I won't change. Though, if I happened to come across an especially nice LS430, I might buy it and just put it away. Mine has only 158K on the clock and we've been together for 20 happy years.
Woww that is amazing. The LS400 has a better motor than the LS430. At least in my personal opinion. The LS430's do look nice though.
@@DaylyDriverDayly why would you say the 1uz is better than the 3uz? I used to have a 430 and really came to appreciate slight edge in power and mpg. It had over 200k miles when I sold it with no major issues
I love the 430 and have had the fortunate experience to driving the models that had the 4.3 v8 motor. I personally prefer the 400 motor over the 430 due to the larger combustion chamber in the 4ltr over the 4.3ltr with the larger bore. The 400 has a stronger engine block over the 430
Just bought one 120k 2001 for only 1,200!
been looking for a GS for 3 months, nothing but junk and if they are half way decent still a fortune....
ya they are hard to find and like you say a lot of them are junk. you find a nice one and it will last you a long time
What’s in the trunk brad huh what are you hiding
probably just a couple bodies
no shit with ur "look for this and look for that". " if the shocks were bad, it wouldn't feel as nice" duh
And of course unless you are a mechanic or have lots of car repair knowledge and expense of repair, then you are in the dark and could be buying into a serious money pit.