My Dad had an LS400 and LS430 when they first came out. They were so ahead of its time it's incredible how many new cars still don't have half the features they did.
I've been driving since 1948, having owned 45 cars over the years, Some were new, many were "previously-owned." My life expectancy was about 63 years when I was born. I have exceeded that by more than two decades. I will wager that my Lexus LS400, manufactured in 1997, will be my last car and it has been my best. I look forward to riding in the all-electric Lexus equivalent to my LS400, whatever it is to be called, but I doubt it will much quieter or more comfortable than my old veteran sedan with a little over 181,000 miles and no failures on the road. It will be better for the Planet, of course! Thanks for the inside information on Celsior. It's an impressive machine.
@@c3lsior.pl4ya31 kept that second one, did a full interior swap from the first and it has a starlight headliner and I swapped the engine and trans as well :p it’s a beautiful car I try to keep it as nice as possible. If I post a video about it I’ll link that here
Just picked one up the other day, & I got to say wow... the tech & the luxury is so good. Doesn't compare to any new luxury car. Fell in love with the ls400
The epitome of innovation in late 1990's. Many of them are still running today. I drove this car and it is naturally aspirated V8, glides on the road, no turbo lag and has exceptional power to accelerate even at 100 km to 160 kmph or more in seconds. Plus the quiteness, luxurious ride is impeccable
German cars are the best overall (just look at the Porsche 911, Taycan, Mercedes S class, Bugatti Chiron etc.). Japanese cars are the most reliable though.
My step father loved his 98 LS400. Perfect condition and only driven on sunny days. He passed couple years ago and my mother can't let it go. It's going to sit in the garage for awhile. Smells brand new everytime I get in. 70k miles. Light green/tan.
Amazingly well-restored Celsior is a joy to behold ... Toyota made Asia proud by creating this marvel of engineering ... still looks great after 30 years ... greetings from Singapore/Malaysia.
@@AmateurEnthusiasm I'm looking at importing one of these to Australia next year when it's 25 years old. Can I ask what spec this would be? F Package? And roughly what something like yours would cost to buy in JPN these days.
@@bentleyv8t Surprisingly, they haven't spiked much. I bought this for 450,000 yen in 2018. Now, something like this would be maybe 800,000 yen. I believe this was the CF package.
I had an ls 400 for about 3 years. I saved it from the junkyard and once I got it running and driving it was one of the best reliable driving cars I've ever owned. I sold it not to long ago and if I ever want another luxury car I'm for sure getting an LS series. It's by far the best car I've ever owned
Previously I had owned one the this car Lexus 400, it’s excellent car, comfortable ride and very reliable, looking back I regretted for sold that car, piece of classic and beautiful car.
They are pure bullet proof models. If it does attemp to sell it, tell him about how this thing can last for a very long time, ever hear of million mile Lexus?
I've owned a 2001 Camry, and an '97 Facelift LS400, Toyota was really at the top of their game, the LS400 really did everything for me and was surprisingly strong in the corners too. I'm almost saved up to buy a Century later this year, wish me luck!
This just come up on my YT recommended page, really enjoyed it and sub'ed to your channel. In 2016 i planned 3600 miles round trip in Europe and needed a car. Criteria were very simple: it needed to be big, comfy, reliable and reasonably quick. And on top of that it needed to be cheap as chips as i didn't want to keep it beyond. After extensive internet search only one make kept coming back, Lexus LS. So i bought 2001 LS430 , 210.000 miles on the clock , dogdy paint, fair amount of rust and absolutely no service record car. All that for £1.000. Not only did it survive constant abuse on German autobahns with speed well in excess of 120MPH for hundreds of miles but i end up keep it for 4 more years afterwards. I was so impressed with it i bought myself a 2002 LS430 in mint condition, 79.000miles, 1 owner with full Lexus dealership history and planning to keep it for a very long time. If i were to change anything i would swap my leather interior for the wool in an instant.
VW’s are ok when they are new, but after around less than 50k miles. They fall apart easily. And they are endless money pits. Lexus/Toyota are true luxury cars.
Absolutely a great in depth review video on the Celsior/Lexus LS400. I bought my 97 LS when it was a year old, fell in love w/ it & still have it to this day. I've got lucky again & bought another 00 LS a few years ago in pristine & like new condition. It's really hard to believe even after 21 years, the car still smells brand new. My oldest son loves it so much so I gave it to him. It's truly a world class & a fine automobile!
I remember buying my first new car red Toyota Corolla in 1989 and visiting the dealership ( before the Lexus dealerships went on their own ) some time afterward - and seeing the LS 400 . I stared at that car for so long and imagined so many great things about my self . I even took their mantra ‘ the relentless pursuit of perfection ‘ to heart with my own business. It was truly what results when you apply yourself to accomplishing the best that you are able to.
I remember having a conversation with a retired gentleman years ago at Lake Geneva in Wisconsin where lots of wealthy Chicago residents vacation. He was a longtime Caddy owner and had just bought his first LS, the same generation as this. I remember being surprised that Toyota could make such a good car. Now I am a two-time LS owner myself.
Currently own a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, known as ASX in Japan(and a few other nations), and it has been a wonderful car for the price I paid. For a compact car, it has good comfort, ride quality and an absolute beast in the snow.... oh yeah....and properly reliable!!!!. Once I seek a decent luxury car....Lexus is my first choice(maybe Acura second) I will not touch Euro or US Luxury brands as they seem to have many problems. The reliability of Toyota and Honda is well known all around the world. I have worked in my profession with lots of people from Africa and they sing praises for cars made in Japan for being reliable in the tough operating conditions in their countries, like Cameroon and Kenya. When seeing a car that says "Made in Japan" is a real deciding factor for me because I know with a Japanese car, when I turn the key, is going to actually start in the morning!
What an amazing piece of art converted in a video, I love the part when both of you are chatting in the car, that's JDM PASSION conversation. Thx once again for the video
Probiers mal, habe nen LS430 und nen GS450h. Der LS ist Baujahr 2005, der GS ist Baujahr 2012, aber die Wertigkeit ist beim LS höher obwohl er viel älter ist
on stock internals no less, they really are a monster of an engine and the addition of the VVTI in the later generation makes them a viable engine in many motorsports applications even to this day.
I’ve seen those Crowns (that look like the LS400) in the middle east being modified to switch the driver side from right to left. I’ve been inside a Crown taxi there and it was the most comfortable ride I’ve ever had in my life, very quiet and rides like a cloud.
23:50 Indeed this is the best car cover seat in the world, we used to import Japanese right-steering wheel cars and we found this kind of luxurious wool in Toyota Crown, chaser, cresta, mark 2 and more.. It was very comfortable.
My god, I never know that Celsior has wool interior options like Century. And reversing camera was huge innovation back in 90s, started by Mitsubishi Diamante 😍
0.07,anyone noticed the mismatched rear left wheels?I owned the 1990 Celsior and it was a joy to own with all the VIP mods.Thanks for the video captain.
The year is 2021. I own 5 Toyota vehicles between 2 drivers. I come home one day and tell my wife, I found a car we need to buy, she asked what it was, and I told her, It's a 95 LS400. She didn't even bat an eye. Guys I married the right damn woman, i swear. She'd rather drive the 95 LS400 than an 07 Rav4, because she understands the difference between the two cars. And it is now snuggled in quite at home in our fleet :)
The video is well presented by the host and a joy to watch. He really know well about the background and history of LS400 and the automotive market of that time. UCF21 bodyshell is my favourite of the three body shapes of LS400. I always love the understated elegance of luxury cars of that generation: LS400, W126, E32, XJ40. The design held up in LS430, E38, X300/X308 and all manufacturers had gone for higher waistline, beefier body designs.
I own a Toyota Crown Athlete 2007, 315HP, 400Nm, V6. I freaking loveeee it! It has a muffler delete and sounds awesome! Actually faster and more efficient than the V8 Majesta
I have a 91 LS400, absolutely love it, mine has cloth interior as well, obviously not as good as wool but still extremely nice quality and much prefer it over leather
When I bought my Aristo at an importer last year, they had a Crown Majesta that had the wool seats. I was very surprised how soft they felt. They’re almost unexplainably soft.
I was driving a 1987 Acura Legend at the time and remember seeing the LS 400 on the road around 1989, little did I realise it was to become one of the best, most reliable cars around. My realtor drives their grandparent's LS 430 and won't replace it until it no longer runs.
I love my 99 gs400. 274k miles, drive it 100+ miles daily, got it with 199k miles and still have no idea of previous service history, it's been the absolute best car I've ever had!
I considered buying an LS but ended up with a GS instead, because I wanted that slightly more sporting feel. Then 2JZ prices became so expensive that it made more financial sense to buy an Aristo instead, so I sold the LHD GS after buying the Aristo.
I would love to take a look at the 430 equivalent as I recently purchased a 430 here in the states with 218k miles. I am going to attempt to run it all the way to a million. $3,000 is all I paid with $2k of work into it now with trans fluid valve cover gaskets oil change brakes you know. Looking for more maintenance info and specs of engine compared to 1uz. Nice upload!
Sweet! The theory about next wave JDM cars like these coming to U.S and Europe as really sought after cars is already in motion. I've noticed here in the North of EU that the JDM importers are generally bringing in more and more full size sedans compared to sports cars or even so called regular ones.
Was a pleasure filming with you Capt!
I love your cinematic shots. Beautifully organized 👍🏼👍🏼
@@Raven-uu7lb Thanks! Lot to learn, but the journey is very enjoyable
@@AmateurEnthusiasm you're welcome. And good luck on your future endeavors 👍🏼
Where is he now !! He is not uploading videos anymore !!
I am still owning my dads 92 LS400 which he bought new. Peace of art and underrated here in Germany.
lucky bastard 😭 im jealous
Wow. How many Km does it have on it?
Lucky guy
sweet
Du glücklichrr 😎
My Dad had an LS400 and LS430 when they first came out. They were so ahead of its time it's incredible how many new cars still don't have half the features they did.
Cool cars! Have you sat in both? Which is better?
@@kecupabece4000 I sat in both a lot. The LS400 was more special because it was groundbreaking. The LS430 felt like an evolution of it.
@@sodazmanwhich do you think is quieter, smoother and comfortable?
@@kecupabece4000 I would say they were about the same in quietness. The LS400 was more comfortable.
@@sodazman In the 80s Japan was in every good financially so Toyota decided yea we have endless money here is few thousands engineer
I've been driving since 1948, having owned 45 cars over the years, Some were new, many were "previously-owned." My life expectancy was about 63 years when I was born. I have exceeded that by more than two decades. I will wager that my Lexus LS400, manufactured in 1997, will be my last car and it has been my best. I look forward to riding in the all-electric Lexus equivalent to my LS400, whatever it is to be called, but I doubt it will much quieter or more comfortable than my old veteran sedan with a little over 181,000 miles and no failures on the road. It will be better for the Planet, of course! Thanks for the inside information on Celsior. It's an impressive machine.
Lithium mining is environmentally hazardous.
How old are you?
How much you want for it?
Million mile motors!
electric cars are a bad idea you sound like you're 11
I really enjoy the understated style of this era of luxury cars.
The best.
Simple clean lines... Such beauty .. do you think this style could ever come back ?
Now they all look ridiculous
Finesse
Back when Toyota/Lexus made actual luxury cars.
I just bought a '98 LS400 in october. My first car, the best decision I've ever made.
I really regret selling this one.
@@AmateurEnthusiasm lil update my first one got rear ended, but I loved it so much so I drove all the way down to Baltimore to get another!
@@TheCinderDude hell ya!
@@TheCinderDudeyo, how its going?
@@c3lsior.pl4ya31 kept that second one, did a full interior swap from the first and it has a starlight headliner and I swapped the engine and trans as well :p it’s a beautiful car I try to keep it as nice as possible. If I post a video about it I’ll link that here
Those shots, camera angles and that intro. Ooh thats hot. :D I love it.
Thank you!
Just picked one up the other day, & I got to say wow... the tech & the luxury is so good. Doesn't compare to any new luxury car. Fell in love with the ls400
The epitome of innovation in late 1990's. Many of them are still running today. I drove this car and it is naturally aspirated V8, glides on the road, no turbo lag and has exceptional power to accelerate even at 100 km to 160 kmph or more in seconds.
Plus the quiteness, luxurious ride is impeccable
Japanese cars are the best and most reliable in the world, congratulations from germany, great channel!!!! 🇯🇵👍🏻
Germany makes amazing world-class cars as well! Love from Japan to Germany. Long time friends 🇩🇪🤝🇯🇵
German cars are na zi
@@tanthaman Ok and?
SEIJIRO world class cars without world class reliability like the Japanese...
German cars are the best overall (just look at the Porsche 911, Taycan, Mercedes S class, Bugatti Chiron etc.). Japanese cars are the most reliable though.
This guy has the coolest tone of voice!
That's why I listened to the end! LOL!
Sounds like Karun Chandhok
My step father loved his 98 LS400. Perfect condition and only driven on sunny days. He passed couple years ago and my mother can't let it go. It's going to sit in the garage for awhile. Smells brand new everytime I get in. 70k miles. Light green/tan.
Funny because my stepdad had the same version when I first et him.
Amazingly well-restored Celsior is a joy to behold ... Toyota made Asia proud by creating this marvel of engineering ... still looks great after 30 years ... greetings from Singapore/Malaysia.
Its a testament to Japanese ownership that this celsior isn’t restored at all. Only thing I did to it was change the oil.
@@AmateurEnthusiasm I'm looking at importing one of these to Australia next year when it's 25 years old. Can I ask what spec this would be? F Package? And roughly what something like yours would cost to buy in JPN these days.
@@bentleyv8t Surprisingly, they haven't spiked much. I bought this for 450,000 yen in 2018. Now, something like this would be maybe 800,000 yen. I believe this was the CF package.
My 1990 Lexus LS400, with 426k miles, running well.
I had an ls 400 for about 3 years. I saved it from the junkyard and once I got it running and driving it was one of the best reliable driving cars I've ever owned.
I sold it not to long ago and if I ever want another luxury car I'm for sure getting an LS series. It's by far the best car I've ever owned
I have a 2000 LS 400 almost 2 years of ownership, its a nice car lots of quality, no complaints from me.
Previously I had owned one the this car Lexus 400, it’s excellent car, comfortable ride and very reliable, looking back I regretted for sold that car, piece of classic and beautiful car.
Yakuza vibes are strong in this one ^^
That intro is gold!!!
Yazuka gold.
Fire
Celsior and Century are the best Sedans 🥰
One of the best i say: Nissan Laurel, Toyota Crown, Toyota Mark 2, Toyota Chaser and yes this Toyota
@@B5Limo Century ..!!!!
No Aristo love?
@@interstate366 Aristo is cool, but only as 2JZ-GTE.
@@TheS1PikesPeak that’s what mine is
At 0:26 I imagined that he was telling him: Let's close the Suez Canal with this Vessel, and then he did it at @0:43 which made me laugh madly..
Owning an LS makes you feel soooo gangsta 🥰
Yeah. Dirt cheap s class
Yep! Every time I drive my 96' I feel pretty G
@@rolutarboi1306 with gangster reliabilty and quality
":awesome:"
:awesome:
My dad still has his 1995 LS400 that he purchased in 2003, i sincerely hope he never sells it.
They are pure bullet proof models. If it does attemp to sell it, tell him about how this thing can last for a very long time, ever hear of million mile Lexus?
@@toyotabrony yeah i know about Matt Farah's million mile LS
@@LosihoTTT 😎👌🏼
When he does sell it, please call me.
I've owned a 2001 Camry, and an '97 Facelift LS400, Toyota was really at the top of their game, the LS400 really did everything for me and was surprisingly strong in the corners too.
I'm almost saved up to buy a Century later this year, wish me luck!
Owning a Century would be badass! The new model looks insane as well. Best of luck!
Buy xrp instead and buy 10 century's
@@Speedyspeeds98 Xrp is shitcoin
I bought one, got my dream car - the Century. It's a cut above the LS400/Celisor for sure but they're close!
I remember this car when first came out. Very well received from the beginning and a huge wake up call for the German big 3.
JDM cars are the best especially the 90s cars top class
Days when Toyota was making luxury, rare and premium cars.
I love my 1996 Zenki UCF21 Spec C. Imported to USA in May 2021, and it is just beyond everything I ever expected. Such an amazing car.
I want to see more VIP cars in the US
I don’t care what anyone says but Toyota and Lexus will be forever the best
this car is the pinnacle of japanese engineering for the time. such a beautiful, time-less car
I still have the 1998 model drives like a charm , great car .. smooth engine
The build/material quality on these things was absolutely top notch as was the engineering. Superior to the S class of that time. Fact.
This is such a thorough review. I wish he could do the Celsior/LS430 next.
This just come up on my YT recommended page, really enjoyed it and sub'ed to your channel.
In 2016 i planned 3600 miles round trip in Europe and needed a car. Criteria were very simple: it needed to be big, comfy, reliable and reasonably quick. And on top of that it needed to be cheap as chips as i didn't want to keep it beyond. After extensive internet search only one make kept coming back, Lexus LS. So i bought 2001 LS430 , 210.000 miles on the clock , dogdy paint, fair amount of rust and absolutely no service record car. All that for £1.000.
Not only did it survive constant abuse on German autobahns with speed well in excess of 120MPH for hundreds of miles but i end up keep it for 4 more years afterwards.
I was so impressed with it i bought myself a 2002 LS430 in mint condition, 79.000miles, 1 owner with full Lexus dealership history and planning to keep it for a very long time.
If i were to change anything i would swap my leather interior for the wool in an instant.
Thank you for sharing your LS story with us. Hope you keep you car running well for the years to come. Cheers
those old lexus rides better than any vw today
VW’s are ok when they are new, but after around less than 50k miles. They fall apart easily. And they are endless money pits.
Lexus/Toyota are true luxury cars.
Absolutely a great in depth review video on the Celsior/Lexus LS400. I bought my 97 LS when it was a year old, fell in love w/ it & still have it to this day. I've got lucky again & bought another 00 LS a few years ago in pristine & like new condition. It's really hard to believe even after 21 years, the car still smells brand new. My oldest son loves it so much so I gave it to him. It's truly a world class & a fine automobile!
I remember buying my first new car red Toyota Corolla in 1989 and visiting the dealership ( before the Lexus dealerships went on their own ) some time afterward - and seeing the LS 400 . I stared at that car for so long and imagined so many great things about my self . I even took their mantra ‘ the relentless pursuit of perfection ‘ to heart with my own business. It was truly what results when you apply yourself to accomplishing the best that you are able to.
I’m in love with mine. Gonna keep it forever. And buy as many more 90s imports as possible!
I have the small lexus is250 and im in love with the clean low key styling
This is the epitome of Japanese engineering philosophy and business culture. Beauty in simplicity and continuous quality improvement (Kaizen).
I remember having a conversation with a retired gentleman years ago at Lake Geneva in Wisconsin where lots of wealthy Chicago residents vacation. He was a longtime Caddy owner and had just bought his first LS, the same generation as this. I remember being surprised that Toyota could make such a good car. Now I am a two-time LS owner myself.
Why are there so many Lake Geneva’s in American ahaha. Glad he saw the light.
Currently own a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, known as ASX in Japan(and a few other nations), and it has been a wonderful car for the price I paid. For a compact car, it has good comfort, ride quality and an absolute beast in the snow.... oh yeah....and properly reliable!!!!. Once I seek a decent luxury car....Lexus is my first choice(maybe Acura second) I will not touch Euro or US Luxury brands as they seem to have many problems. The reliability of Toyota and Honda is well known all around the world. I have worked in my profession with lots of people from Africa and they sing praises for cars made in Japan for being reliable in the tough operating conditions in their countries, like Cameroon and Kenya. When seeing a car that says "Made in Japan" is a real deciding factor for me because I know with a Japanese car, when I turn the key, is going to actually start in the morning!
@23:15 you can instantly hear the soundproofing as soon as he closes the door
The UZ-FE was certified for use in aircraft by the American FAA in 1997. That's all that's needed to show it was built to a higher standard.
The "Y" in the license plate means the owner is a US soldier, just a trivia.
For Yankee? 🤔🤣
😲
Actually it means they’re SOFA. Civilians working for the US government are Y as well.
a car designed almost half a century ago still looks good and is better than todays cars
Iv used ls400 98 for ten years its legend and now am useing ls460l 2010 from six years till now
What an amazing piece of art converted in a video, I love the part when both of you are chatting in the car, that's JDM PASSION conversation. Thx once again for the video
Great video. Have a 2006 LS 430 and never letting it go.
Me too bro 🤝👍🏾👍🏾😎
2004 LS 430 here we 10 years in together she staying . Very great automobiles.
Underrated Channel.
I drive a 99 GS300 and it's amazing and comfortable. I'cant even imagine what the LS must feel like.
Probiers mal, habe nen LS430 und nen GS450h. Der LS ist Baujahr 2005, der GS ist Baujahr 2012, aber die Wertigkeit ist beim LS höher obwohl er viel älter ist
The LS is more comfortable, but not as fun to drive. I went with a GS (and now have a JDM Aristo twin turbo) because of the somewhat sportier feeling.
I love my gs400. I'd like to get an Aristo some day, or a gs430 so I can actually tune it.
Love my LS400
1UZ-FE has 800 horse power engine with unlocked version. Thats impressive at the Pinicle time of Japan's Automotive technological Advancement.
on stock internals no less, they really are a monster of an engine and the addition of the VVTI in the later generation makes them a viable engine in many motorsports applications even to this day.
The thing to remember is you can run these as hard as you want and they don’t strain.
Production has a different vibe. Great job.
It took quite some time!
I love those gauges from the 90s , I wish my RC350 had those
I have Lexis L S 430 2003 130000 miles still runs great looks great best car
My brother picked up a gs300 for under £1k a few months ago, it's the first luxury car I've sat in
I drove this car in the US 200k miles. Reliability is amazing.
I’ve seen those Crowns (that look like the LS400) in the middle east being modified to switch the driver side from right to left. I’ve been inside a Crown taxi there and it was the most comfortable ride I’ve ever had in my life, very quiet and rides like a cloud.
Captain and the LS400 looking *slick*
23:50 Indeed this is the best car cover seat in the world, we used to import Japanese right-steering wheel cars and we found this kind of luxurious wool in Toyota Crown, chaser, cresta, mark 2 and more.. It was very comfortable.
The sound of sliding into the seats of this thing is pure ASMR
This has always been one of the greatest cars to come out of Japan and a game changer
Please continue to review luxury cars!!! so many tiers of Crowns; always facinated by them
Crown is the best.. i drive one, am in love.
My god, I never know that Celsior has wool interior options like Century. And reversing camera was huge innovation back in 90s, started by Mitsubishi Diamante 😍
Thank you 🙏🏼 I have a LS430 I love ❤️ your contents .
The 430 is my favorite LS. Especially with the 5-spoke wheels.
0.07,anyone noticed the mismatched rear left wheels?I owned the 1990 Celsior and it was a joy to own with all the VIP mods.Thanks for the video captain.
Yessir, that tire was unsafe, all sorted with fresh rubber now :)
Damn, 1:30 into the video and already some nice shots! Hilarious / Cool intro and love the curtain logo reveal.
Lexus LS were amazing. They Lost that with the latest generation that launched in 2018. I still have LS460 though.
The year is 2021. I own 5 Toyota vehicles between 2 drivers. I come home one day and tell my wife, I found a car we need to buy, she asked what it was, and I told her, It's a 95 LS400. She didn't even bat an eye. Guys I married the right damn woman, i swear. She'd rather drive the 95 LS400 than an 07 Rav4, because she understands the difference between the two cars. And it is now snuggled in quite at home in our fleet :)
The video is well presented by the host and a joy to watch. He really know well about the background and history of LS400 and the automotive market of that time. UCF21 bodyshell is my favourite of the three body shapes of LS400. I always love the understated elegance of luxury cars of that generation: LS400, W126, E32, XJ40. The design held up in LS430, E38, X300/X308 and all manufacturers had gone for higher waistline, beefier body designs.
I go with it every week to Dubai it's beautiful
Best looking LS generation. Timeless and elegant.
Seats look as if taken from my groundmother's living room! , on the other hand, the car still being superiour.
Your grandmother has good taste.
Wow this is quite a different but great video! 👍🏼👍🏼 I love the cinematic shots on this one
LS400 one of the nicest cars I've owed great for motorway cruising. Loved the review added to favourites 👌
It’s like a magic carpet
I own a Toyota Crown Athlete 2007, 315HP, 400Nm, V6. I freaking loveeee it!
It has a muffler delete and sounds awesome!
Actually faster and more efficient than the V8 Majesta
This car and Honda Legend KA9 are my favourites
Excellent work as always!!!
Very good video. What a fine car!
VIP at it's finest.
I have a 91 LS400, absolutely love it, mine has cloth interior as well, obviously not as good as wool but still extremely nice quality and much prefer it over leather
A big time stock broker here in india had this LS400 in 90s... It was the only ls400 in india at that time
Great video, very good knowledge
I love this car! The look simple, mature and elegamt
Very interesting
I just bought a low low mileage RWD ‘08 LS460 L.
- StarFire White
- Alabaster Interior
SUPER CAR !
I adore thee wool seats, just feels warmer to the touch than leather, rub my face in it soft
They Vibrate too, so if you're rubbing your face, make sure that function is off!
When I bought my Aristo at an importer last year, they had a Crown Majesta that had the wool seats. I was very surprised how soft they felt. They’re almost unexplainably soft.
The wool dont burns your butt the car was long parked in the sun.
i still want to have an ls400
It depends of the owner!! Because it's rare to find clean LS 400
I bought that car for my son last year!
Finally someone has properly told LS400 story and has ignoliged Japanese legends in general.
I'm sick of this Euro crap, especially here in Ukraine.
How about building only one decent car yourself before calling successful brands Euro crap?
@@PrimoStracciatella A man is entitled to his opinion and while I disagree with it, you don't need to be a chef to tell someone their food is bad.
Fantastic film! Love my 1998 LS400
Japanese quality and reliability is so above the crowd. JDM 😝. That v8 sound rhythm to the soul the Ls loved by many enjoyed by some
I was driving a 1987 Acura Legend at the time and remember seeing the LS 400 on the road around 1989, little did I realise it was to become one of the best, most reliable cars around. My realtor drives their grandparent's LS 430 and won't replace it until it no longer runs.
Great, now I want one
Nice video
I still drive my 2000 GS400. It’s smoother than my 2017 LS460.
I love my 99 gs400. 274k miles, drive it 100+ miles daily, got it with 199k miles and still have no idea of previous service history, it's been the absolute best car I've ever had!
i have a 2002 jdm celsior with 65th klms black leather ...amazing car
I considered buying an LS but ended up with a GS instead, because I wanted that slightly more sporting feel. Then 2JZ prices became so expensive that it made more financial sense to buy an Aristo instead, so I sold the LHD GS after buying the Aristo.
Can't go wrong with either, good choice!
@@2jz4life35 the Aristo is definitely a best of both worlds scenario. Supra performance in a comfortable boring looking sedan
@@interstate366 A great sleeper 👍
Wow. That is a nice find. That is one optioned out ls. Just beautiful. I love my 2000 platinum. I’m glad I found this video.
love this car !! the videos was great, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
I would love to take a look at the 430 equivalent as I recently purchased a 430 here in the states with 218k miles. I am going to attempt to run it all the way to a million. $3,000 is all I paid with $2k of work into it now with trans fluid valve cover gaskets oil change brakes you know. Looking for more maintenance info and specs of engine compared to 1uz. Nice upload!
Heck yea! Channel your inner Matt Farah!
This video is the reason I'm subscribing. Well made video.
That sony A7II though
A true classic. magnificent vehicle
Sweet! The theory about next wave JDM cars like these coming to U.S and Europe as really sought after cars is already in motion. I've noticed here in the North of EU that the JDM importers are generally bringing in more and more full size sedans compared to sports cars or even so called regular ones.