1998 Lexus GS 400 - Short Road Trip & Ownership First Impressions

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  • @RYCSTEW
    @RYCSTEW 11 місяців тому +484

    I think a girlfriend’s opinion of the passenger seat is actually really valuable information.

    • @mbank3832
      @mbank3832 10 місяців тому +18

      Too bad I don't have a girlfriend :(

    • @RYCSTEW
      @RYCSTEW 10 місяців тому +6

      @@mbank3832 probably not as valuable to you, unfortunately lmao

    • @mbank3832
      @mbank3832 10 місяців тому

      @@RYCSTEW I just wanna feel some bewbs…

    • @stroberri6649
      @stroberri6649 10 місяців тому +6

      yep imo having a friend/gf around in such pov drive videos is a great idea I didn't get bored and their comments were a nice touch

    • @boogitybear2283
      @boogitybear2283 10 місяців тому

      You mean His Turn. Shes not His Wife just His Turn. I’m sure she has more.

  • @slyfox909
    @slyfox909 11 місяців тому +160

    Love old Lexus cars. Classic luxury that lasts forever

  • @dawnpoint
    @dawnpoint 11 місяців тому +100

    Twice I got 29mpg from my GS400 cruising at 75mph. Usually got 23-25 highway going 80+. Miss it every day, such a great and (comparatively) simple car.

    • @TheVoiceofTheProphetElizer
      @TheVoiceofTheProphetElizer 11 місяців тому +2

      What happened to it? Did you have to get rid of it? Did some clown plow into it at an intersection?

    • @dawnpoint
      @dawnpoint 11 місяців тому +21

      @@TheVoiceofTheProphetElizer Some clown did indeed plow it at an intersection. I had no time to get it fixed so I sold it (it still drove fine). Bought a 2006 GS430 the same night my 400 was hit.

    • @TheVoiceofTheProphetElizer
      @TheVoiceofTheProphetElizer 11 місяців тому +7

      @@dawnpoint Oh man, I'm so sorry. I hate to hear that - it seems like an all too common tale. It isn't time or wear that destroys the Lexus or Toyota, it is some simpleton behind the wheel of another car.

    • @dawnpoint
      @dawnpoint 11 місяців тому +6

      @@TheVoiceofTheProphetElizer Ain't that the truth. I always knew it was gonna be somebody else that took my baby from me.

    • @1_slow4.89
      @1_slow4.89 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@dawnpoint just curious did you like your gs400 or your 3gs more? I've got a 99 GS400 and it's by far my favorite car I've owned

  • @ditiprel4
    @ditiprel4 11 місяців тому +54

    I love older lexus vehicles. They look sleek, are extremely reliable, smooth and comfortable, and hold up amazingly well. I wish cars today were less focused on tech and more focused on build quality.

    • @Kev27RS
      @Kev27RS 7 місяців тому

      Totally agree!
      They look better than the modern ones!

    • @hossbonaventure
      @hossbonaventure 6 місяців тому +1

      facts

  • @mydsmber05
    @mydsmber05 11 місяців тому +54

    A lot of audiophiles consider the Nakamichi stereos in the Lexus products as some of the best ever. They switched over to Mark Levinson after Nakamichi basically went out of business(their vintage home systems trade for huge money). The standard systems are from Panasonic

    • @Orangematz
      @Orangematz 11 місяців тому +3

      Yep. Some people even like the Nakamichi systems over the early Mark Levinson systems, which doesn't surprise me. Now, Nakamichi is pretty much only known for their high end soundbars.

    • @dylanwinters7847
      @dylanwinters7847 11 місяців тому +2

      It is really hard to pull off a sound system in a car but if anyone could do it, it was Nakamichi. I have one of there old tape decks and it is definitely incredible, with their super high end stuff going for 5k+ they had to be doing something right.

    • @deniswauchope3788
      @deniswauchope3788 7 місяців тому

      Audio tech here- yes, Nakamichi is legendary, they had magnificent sound back in the late '60s & early '70s, and their tape decks were incredible. I'd love to have that Nakamichi in my present car, I even still have lots of cassette tapes left over from a previous era (some of that music just isn't available anymore on any other platform.)

  • @wonderboy1998
    @wonderboy1998 11 місяців тому +30

    Now this is the type of review that I like in a gloomy cold Sunday.
    Both tophers posted my favorite car brand today.

  • @wicked_smaaht
    @wicked_smaaht 11 місяців тому +14

    I can see you kiddos growing in this car. Lexus GS is a fantastic first family car. She’s a keeper. 😊

  • @scarboy6693
    @scarboy6693 11 місяців тому +23

    I've always imagined the white smoke from Burger Kings is just a facade to make you believe their food is flame broiled or whatever
    Also: "we're leaving Ohio", "oh thank god". Emily's commentary is always on point

  • @Pushi1974
    @Pushi1974 11 місяців тому +5

    430 owner here from 🇬🇧. I'll do in the city about 16-19mpg ( 1uk mpg is 0.8usa mpg ) and on the motorway (highway) about 27/28mpg with 157k mile on the clock.

  • @BarbecuedPossum
    @BarbecuedPossum 11 місяців тому +10

    I daily drove a GS430 for a couple of years before an ISF and it was such an amazing car. The suspension on british roads was unbelievable, was just not phased by any road surface. Perfectly reliable and just 0 stress motoring.. Now in an Audi S4 avant that has been nothing but trouble wish I hadn't moved away from the Japanese cars for my daily drivers.. Luckily still got a JDM track car :)

  • @A2dy
    @A2dy 11 місяців тому +5

    FIrst car I ever bought was an SC300. Just seeing your interior brings back great memories of driving that car all over austin and even Big Bend. I can smell the leather from the video

  • @RNMAutomotiveAddiction
    @RNMAutomotiveAddiction 11 місяців тому +5

    The 2nd gen Lexus GS was an amazing car. I had 2 GS300s for about 8 years and they were great cars with the NA 2JZ motor. The GS 400 was the fastest sedan in the world when it first came out for 1998MY. The GS was ahead of its time with the 5speed trans, steering wheel buttons to control transmission, Optitron gauges, great engines and lots of tech. The build quality is better than the new Lexus that are sold today.

  • @DeltaEcho303
    @DeltaEcho303 11 місяців тому +10

    I had a 2000 GS 400 for 17 years and I was able to get 25 MPG with conservative acceleration and keeping it under 65 mph for right-lane cruising.
    One thing to look out for are failures of the power door lock actuators. They're relatively cheap to replace if you go non-OEM, but the labor process can be arduous.

  • @briankalagher6687
    @briankalagher6687 11 місяців тому +6

    I had a 1998 gs400 for 18 years. The exhaust rusted and broke right at the end of the y pipe in front of the center resonator or cat? I drove it around for 2-3 weeks because it sounded so good! Had this wicked bark like a Nascar or something above 3k. I seriously considered straight piping it. I would laugh like a kid every time I ran it up redline for those few weeks. That car was so quiet and rattle free I had to put it back to stock but always missed that sound.

  • @scottsong20
    @scottsong20 11 місяців тому +11

    I had a GS 430 and love that car! It was surprisingly fast and fun to drive!

  • @riceoobxg
    @riceoobxg 11 місяців тому +8

    A couple of my seatbelts also did not wind back fully by themselves without a bit of human help. Common in the 2GS along with rusty exhaust and worn ball joints. Like yours, my parking brake did not function at all. Be sure to clean out your moonroof drain lines regularly as they're narrow and prone to clogging.
    A secret tip about the steering wheel column. When you push the button in any direction until it cannot go any further, you can then proceed to push the button 8 or 10 times (can't recall) and, in the final push, it will go further just a bit more.

  • @mbiker345
    @mbiker345 10 місяців тому +1

    Oh I didn’t know there was raising canes outside of Texas! Also Lexus ages like a fine wine.

  • @gettcouped
    @gettcouped 11 місяців тому +3

    I know the straight 6 in the GS was nice, but this V8 is so much better! This is really a great buy. Best of luck with it. Emily doing the fist pump during the audio session was gold!

  • @ItsDanLatham
    @ItsDanLatham 10 місяців тому +2

    After a quick calculation, I worked out that the cost for premium fuel here in the UK is nearly double that of the US. That same tank would have cost me £84 ($106). No wonder we have loads of horrible eco boxes roaming about here instead of 2000's v8 barges. Very nice car indeed, just a shame the power output isn't a little higher for the size of the engine. I had a Mk3 '06 GS300 and loved it. Not really suited to the roads here but what a great value proposition on the used market. Enjoy it!

  • @gotyor
    @gotyor 11 місяців тому +2

    I have a 2001 i got used in 2004. in in great condition and just done brakes and standard maintenance in 21 years. It been such a great car I kept it as my long distance driving car. I had many other cars for daily drivers such as my Mercedes e350 I have at moment. I see no reason to get rid of it. The only issue i need to fix at moment is the auto door lock on driver side dead, and the head gasket need replacing. But other than than that every is fine on car. I think your going to be very impressed with this as a used car.

  • @goga.games18
    @goga.games18 11 місяців тому +5

    Damn 1998 and still all the car you need

  • @05Elantra98GSGang
    @05Elantra98GSGang 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the mini road trip bro i was someone who recommended doing road trip vids glad you did

  • @leokerz
    @leokerz 11 місяців тому +5

    Sweet ride Topher! nice call with the raising canes lol.

  • @moeeziqbal3619
    @moeeziqbal3619 11 місяців тому +3

    I just love the meter of these old cars….

  • @americanboy48
    @americanboy48 11 місяців тому +7

    I FUCKING LOVE LEXUS I CANNOT WAIT TO GET ONE FUCK THOSE OTHER CARS

  • @stevensumner3146
    @stevensumner3146 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the great vid. It also shows that older vehicles still have some good road trips to share, and we don’t need to be faced with fighter pilot cockpit electronic wizardry to take a drive, in fact to my eye it’s a calmer space to be.

  • @scoobtay
    @scoobtay 11 місяців тому +1

    Y’all Tophers are the best - always look forward to these videos on Sunday. You’re why I ended up in a Volvo!

  • @richiehustle
    @richiehustle 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice that you worked out the suspension and that steering part. Far more important than an exhaust

  • @ProRaiKage
    @ProRaiKage 11 місяців тому +3

    Super fun review! Love the look exterior and interior. Also love the pogo segment 😎 congrats on the shiny rowlet

  • @heh2k
    @heh2k 11 місяців тому +6

    The white smoke is only when they crown a new Burger King.

  • @harmonicposting
    @harmonicposting 11 місяців тому +4

    I'm really impressed by the Nakamichis! Anything sounds better than my dump that is the stock '12 civic speakers but honestly those really compete with the high end stuff of today

  • @BrandonLy3993
    @BrandonLy3993 11 місяців тому +1

    That exhaust sounds pretty good already. Much more aggressive than my LS400 (which makes sense). Almost reminds me of my old SC400. I miss that car

  • @simonmcgraw9426
    @simonmcgraw9426 11 місяців тому +4

    3:02 my girlfriend was mad about me buying a GTI but funny enough the first time she entered the car she pushed the heated seat on and never talked about it after 😂( I had a prius because of financial issues before. she used it more than me and loved the fuel economy )

  • @igeekone
    @igeekone 10 місяців тому

    Now this represents Lexus timeless quality. It's also a perfect example of how cars will last when you take care of them.

  • @threeam____
    @threeam____ 10 місяців тому

    Love the content on this car. Can’t wait to see some maintenance updates and improvements.

  • @luis4727
    @luis4727 10 місяців тому

    Came here from tophers video, loved this!! More road trips please:)

  • @UZForLife
    @UZForLife 11 місяців тому +4

    You will definitely want to go to the dealership and buy an "eternity key". Your stock key WILL eventually fail and the eternity key was designed and engineered by a Lexus tech to be exponentially stronger and won't break apart when you twist on it. I get one every time I get a new to me lexus, they are awesome.

  • @hayden93
    @hayden93 11 місяців тому +1

    I have experience with using regular low grade gas in a GS, my 2006 GS 300 drives exactly the same as it does with mid grade and still has the same power and this year has direct injection

  • @Bakers42069
    @Bakers42069 10 місяців тому

    Ive wanted one of these for so long. Leather wrap the dash, infotainment, etc, but at this point I think I’d have to keep it original

  • @CM-1988
    @CM-1988 2 місяці тому

    I love the guages. Reminds me of those "Indiglo" watch lights.

  • @kj_sh604
    @kj_sh604 10 місяців тому

    I genuinely appreciate these "road trip reviews". Especially with the passenger opinions from Emily! I think you just found your niche in the Topher Multiverse 😆.

  • @mdaniel444
    @mdaniel444 11 місяців тому +5

    Emily is adorable btw 😊

  • @irinaforevs
    @irinaforevs 11 місяців тому +9

    I love Emily, "aw! Should we go to Waffle House instead?" That's literally me 🤣

  • @mergenocide
    @mergenocide 11 місяців тому

    +1 for the the Blizzaks, my old Kia sedan went from spinning in place in an inch to tearing through a foot no problem with em

  • @azraf509
    @azraf509 11 місяців тому +1

    Here all day for gs content

  • @emmas1082
    @emmas1082 11 місяців тому +2

    Wow! You sound like a professional announcer/narrator👍🏻

  • @yungblossom8084
    @yungblossom8084 9 місяців тому

    Man I love watching these gs 400 vids it’s hard finding one in California that isn’t fucked up enjoy the car man

  • @CarFresheners
    @CarFresheners 6 місяців тому

    hey topher, had the same telescoping issue on my 98 LS400. its a relatively simple fix if you have some grease and a couple basic tools on hand. all that happens is the washer behind the tilt gear wears out and allows the gear to shift places. all youll need is to put a small washer behind the gear and reapply grease when putting everything back together
    hope this helps!

  • @nl___999
    @nl___999 11 місяців тому +2

    I was also surprised when I tried the speakers in my GS400. It’s actually so good for its age 😭 I also have the same setup, using a tape-aux adapter haha

  • @THEW0LFB0Y
    @THEW0LFB0Y 11 місяців тому +5

    What ever you do please don't do an LS400 video, I want the prices as low as possible 🤣

  • @spiff9024
    @spiff9024 10 місяців тому

    I've been watching your videos for a while and just now realizing that I live in the same area and go to the same Canes location. Small world

  • @richiehustle
    @richiehustle 9 місяців тому

    Pretty cool. Chinese started making pretty dope electric cars mimicking Tesla, and they are like 400-500HP although their exterior looks like a fridge.
    it literally takes your head aback to the headrest when you accelerate. I never post on YT but i have the videos

  • @SerPurple51
    @SerPurple51 11 місяців тому +3

    Such a nice car! Love that sound of the engine too.
    And honestly you need to think about putting a ring on Emily's finger. She really seems prefect for you 😂

  • @tiles3458
    @tiles3458 11 місяців тому +2

    Aye! Welcome to ohio. It's awesome to know im not too far away from the tophers

  • @MusicConnoisseurian
    @MusicConnoisseurian 11 місяців тому

    The heavy steering is great for the highway. Takes minimal muscle to keep it straight and doesn't easily depart its lane compared to newer cars I've driven - highway of course.

  • @dzenannj
    @dzenannj 10 місяців тому

    More of these videos with you and Emily! Great content

  • @Tinovodanovic
    @Tinovodanovic 11 місяців тому

    What a lovely car, great sounding too.

  • @ImMIRADOR
    @ImMIRADOR 11 місяців тому

    You have two motors for the electric steering wheel adjustments. One for forwards and backwards, one for up and down. I have replaced a couple of up and down on this generation of Lexus before

  • @BitcoinTo150K
    @BitcoinTo150K 11 місяців тому +1

    I suggest some steering rack bushings. I did solid ones took 15 minutes and a drastic difference in steering

  • @watchdogs295
    @watchdogs295 11 місяців тому

    The steering column being stuck is because of the motor either being burned out or stuck, same thing happened on my Ls430 but with the telescope. It’s two separate motors for both functions and it’s a common problem. motors are pricy but if it doesn’t make any noise when you move the switch then you need a new one. With your telescope being that noisy it may be going out also since it’s usually silent.

  • @MusicConnoisseurian
    @MusicConnoisseurian 11 місяців тому +1

    I've been driving a '02 GS300 for 10+ years and while the ride is good, it gives too much road feedback on southern Texas roads that are extremely rough. Never had a problem on my 1k+ mile trips around the midwest and north and northeast, but now living in South Texas the road feedback gives me a killer neckache, but otherwise love the seat comfort (pretty much all Lexus from late 90s-early2000s - never had a back issue in them, but the 2013-2018 ES I do, same for 2008-2019 Highlanders, RXs, etc... WIsh Toyota/Lexus would bring back the old seat designs - one size fits all.

  • @forbernard8113
    @forbernard8113 9 місяців тому

    The Lexus gs steering wheel is stuck because either the motor went out or the gear slipped off, please keep this car on the road, it is such a underrated car

  • @Stinkyapes
    @Stinkyapes 11 місяців тому +1

    My gs400 doesn’t go up to down sometimes whenever you hear the electric whine from your car while you driving it I notice it will let you adjust from up to down and only lets you do it for a little so I put mine all the way down haven’t touched it since

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 11 місяців тому

    Good night,total well !Topherdrives! =)

  • @G10-d7q
    @G10-d7q 11 місяців тому

    LEXUS has created new values.

  • @Mizt_Plays
    @Mizt_Plays 10 місяців тому +1

    Supra LSD fits on these ;)

  • @deniswauchope3788
    @deniswauchope3788 7 місяців тому

    You have no idea how much I envy you, what a magnificent car you have. I'm looking for one now, but they're pretty rare in good condition (and then they're $$$, because "Lexus keeps their value.") Glad to meet your girlfriend too!

  • @robby3820
    @robby3820 11 місяців тому +1

    Once I saw that Wiard’s Orchard sign about 3 mins in, I knew this was close to my town😅
    lol, cool to see one of my fav car UA-camrs is a local🫡🤟🏽

  • @mikejohnson9118
    @mikejohnson9118 11 місяців тому +2

    GS: Gran Sport. This vehicle was to compete against the "5 series" BMW.

  • @AkioWasRight
    @AkioWasRight 11 місяців тому +5

    Cane's needs to season their chicken.

    • @Orangematz
      @Orangematz 11 місяців тому

      Yep I've always found it to be under seasoned and kinda bland.

    • @triplea6174
      @triplea6174 10 місяців тому

      Hence the sauces hehe 😅

  • @xaddypebbles
    @xaddypebbles 11 місяців тому +2

    please add the car specs in the description!!!

  • @adhamghaly7256
    @adhamghaly7256 10 місяців тому

    the nakamichi sound system successor was the mark levinson surround system (i think)

  • @ClovisGeneral
    @ClovisGeneral 11 місяців тому +1

    The electric steering column in Lexus cars is a common weak spot. Usually you will need a replace the steering column motor. Not fun! Sometimes the gears bind and you can free them up with spray lube. There are some YT vids online on the topic.

    • @daved3948
      @daved3948 11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, my up and down motion on my steering column has been out for a couple of years on my GS430, I'll get around to fixing it one day 😅

  • @boogitybear2283
    @boogitybear2283 10 місяців тому +1

    Girlfriend. My aren’t we so High School. 😂

  • @richiehustle
    @richiehustle 9 місяців тому

    Very good video quality

  • @rilagin1
    @rilagin1 11 місяців тому +2

    That amazing feeling when you get out of Ohio 😀

  • @VictorVonnDoom
    @VictorVonnDoom 10 місяців тому

    "You never see me stress, in the GS..."
    - Jay Z 😎

  • @edan7813
    @edan7813 11 місяців тому +2

    What tape deck to aux adapter did you get? I didn’t even know those adapters existed honestly

  • @Pennychaser1
    @Pennychaser1 11 місяців тому

    I had 2000 gs300. There are two motors that control telescoping wheel. One of the motors is blown. I believebit is best to disable this function via techstream or dealer would do it for about $100. But literally I did it in 3 mins. Miss my gs300 but mom crashed it. Im happy in my GX460 and a Tesla MYP

  • @Mizt_Plays
    @Mizt_Plays 11 місяців тому +2

    Weatherproof the underbody if it’s not too much of a hassle!

  • @josephTsnyder
    @josephTsnyder 11 місяців тому

    22:09 just needed to get the pump in the mood Lol!

  • @sethbeske268
    @sethbeske268 10 місяців тому

    I love the sound of the Engine!

  • @925_brendon3
    @925_brendon3 9 місяців тому

    You need to try the Lexus GS430 its a little 4.3 3UZ, Just a wee bit quicker. amazing cars to build for track, or mountains :) Since they dont have paddles on it you can go 1-5 on the transmission which is nice

  • @mustangmeat5493
    @mustangmeat5493 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful ride

  • @tahaakhtar776
    @tahaakhtar776 10 місяців тому +1

    16:22 this is called sound test most of the Lexus owners doesn’t show that ahh I want gs400 again 😭😭🫶🏻❤️and tbh amazing review of car which made me get it again 🔥😍and btw there is an etc power button which will help if you wanna floor it

  • @alfa_guy09
    @alfa_guy09 11 місяців тому +1

    When was this video filmed? Obviously before the 12th, because southeast MI has gotten quite a bit of snow. Its nice to see roads that I recognize in this video

    • @ProRaiKage
      @ProRaiKage 11 місяців тому

      Jan 6 this year starting sometime late morning/early afternoon to early/late afternoon. Shiny rowlet was available 2-5pm that day and that’s when he was fueling it back up from the trip 😆

  • @allanthomas332
    @allanthomas332 11 місяців тому

    You can’t beat that mustang he gone

  • @kgisabeast
    @kgisabeast 11 місяців тому

    Sway bar bushings may need replacing. I’d update the grille and taillights to the 01-05 model version

  • @Mizt_Plays
    @Mizt_Plays 11 місяців тому +1

    Wait wtf even with a tape deck aux it sounds like you put audio over the video itself 😳 I didn’t know the stock system was so good

  • @keven6691
    @keven6691 11 місяців тому +1

    cup holders are stanley tested

  • @alfaandn
    @alfaandn 11 місяців тому

    so 23.5mpg would be 1L for 10km, i got a 2005 1.5L 4 cyl suv and it does 1:10. his car got double cyl than mine and use pretty much the same amount of fuel :(

  • @jtkmarc
    @jtkmarc 11 місяців тому

    i got the same tape to aux in my ls430 😂 installing a pioneer apple carplay unit soon finally

  • @americanboy48
    @americanboy48 11 місяців тому +4

    Omfg 1998 and sounds like a 2009 car amazing ones it a Lexus I’ll be here watching 👀 fuck those other cars bmw Mercedes and etc garbage

    • @daved3948
      @daved3948 11 місяців тому

      Complete garbage!!! 400s and 430's are the best.

  • @bcrandeis
    @bcrandeis 11 місяців тому +1

    Is that test song by Syn Cole copyright free? If so I’m surprised!

  • @cancel4504
    @cancel4504 25 днів тому

    would you recommend a tape to aux port adapter or to spend a bit of money and mod the existing head unit to have blutooth with a blutooth reciever

  • @minipandora22
    @minipandora22 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful color

  • @bloodrune329
    @bloodrune329 11 місяців тому

    As someone from Indiana, I felt that “Thank God” when leaving Ohio 😂

  • @Fengtaro
    @Fengtaro 8 місяців тому

    Hey @TopherDrives, almost there to pulling the trigger on my own, same colour and same year! I'm very worried about rust on these cars though, I think that's what'll kill it before anything mechanical actually goes. how's it been handling the rust under yours?

  • @jish8681
    @jish8681 11 місяців тому

    i'm glad im not the only one that drives 45 minutes just to go to raising canes 😂

  • @Paco_Gaepedores
    @Paco_Gaepedores 11 місяців тому

    I hope I finally fixed Pootis's wifi problem jaja ❤
    Amazing good old Lexus ❤