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I've had a 1990 ls400 since 2012..... I lost my radio because the cup holder was too small and smashed on the brakes and watched a drink slide into the radio. I drove around everywhere with the traction control turned off and extra power on, all three sun visors down, and I would be doing the one wheel peel every turn.
Ls400's are the master race! The 90's lexus line-up is amazing! Also the 1uz-fe was built for a gt race series. With MLS head gaskets and arp head studs, you now have a motor that can live at 780hp happily. So I would have to disagree with your not so tuner friendly comment.
@@richardtavarez4565 haha the gs is cool and all, but not as nice as the ls, and not as fast as the sc. So to me, it's at the bottom of the list. Does everything well, but is the best at nothing.
Crazy how this car and many others were untouchable back then to most and now are fairly cheap but if you had a ls400 when it came out then you were big pimpin.
Owned a 1992 LS400 for years, and it was a fantastic car. Super clean, smooth, and unbelievably reliable (I owned it from the time I was 19-22, and let me tell you about neglecting maintenance and it still just rolling along seamlessly...). After a great time with the LS400, I replaced it with the only car I found that I could enjoy even more... and after several years of owning a 2005 LS430, I can tell you that no other sedan (JDM, German, etc.) compares in terms of interior quality, vault-like serenity, and that bulletproof Toyota reliability. If you get the opportunity, either 400 or 430, join the LS gang!
Just got a ‘91 LS400 a few months ago, and I have to say it’s one of the easiest and smoothest driving cars that I’ve ever driven. Plus, it’s looks have aged like fine wine, and it can still boogie when you put the ECT to sport and mash the skinny pedal.
I'm the second owner of a 95 LS 400 with 210,000 miles. Bought it in 2019 with 196,000, and a damaged front bumper for $700. It was Ebony Teal Pearl with dark gray Metallic tu tone when purchased. After new bumper replacement I decided to paint it the solid Ebony Teal Pearl without the dark gray. I have done several preventive maintenance projects such as starter, water pump, timing belt kit, oil cover gaskets, fuel pump, alternator, front and rear struts, full tune-up including both coils and distributors, cooling systems, transmission tune-up. Added 18in Motegi gold and chrome wheels, trunk deck spoiler and front bumper lip. This car is amazing and I have no plans to sell it, even though I have had offers up to $7,000. I'm sixty two, and this is by far the best car I have ever owned.
Wow Buddy, you went all out taking care of that beauty. As an owner of a 2000 LS, it put a smile on my face reading the lengths you’ve gone to keep your LS at its best. Bravo 👏.
This was my first car! Was an amazing boat to drive with a lot of power for the price i got it ($1845) and no problems with it whatsoever. Sadly had to sell bcs of gas prices a year ago but picked up and 02 Base RSX to be my college car.
@@FitmentIndustries Thanks for replying! So far I've installed new wheels, tires, coilovers, short ram intake, headers, an exhaust, and a carbon fiber hood. I'm leaving it there just to keep it reliable till after I get my real job then maybe an k24 swap turbo.
I learned to drive in my grandpa's LS400, this car holds so much sentimental value and it's great seeing how much people love this car and that it's still really practical. Doug Demuro's review of the ls400 was so bias and didn't even take into account how advanced this beast was when it came out. This is a realistic view of ls400 ownership, good work!
My first car was a 1990 LS400 that my parents bought in 1993 . Was an absolute blast of a first car for a kid in High School in 2010. I now daily a 2006 LS430. Gas prices got me crying though.
Had a LS430 for awhile. I current daily a SC400. The engine is brilliant. The '90s Japanese cars seem to be the peak of technology and old-school mechanics.
Got a 93 LS400. Pre-face lift, super sexy car the looks aged well. My 93 is in pristine condition stock as well. Might throw some coils, and wheels on it and that's the most I'll ever do to it. 😆
This example is soooo clean. I just picked up a 1.1 owner (170k from first owner, 20k second) 99. Same paint, tan interior. Needs some love here and there, but for 25 years in NY it's pretty clean!
My grandpa had a 2000 LS 400 and I grew up watching him drive it. He passed and my grandma held on to it but didn’t drive it. I drove it a few times every year so it would leave the garage. I currently own it now, and it honestly beats my previous A3 and Stinger
I’ve got 3 of them sitting in my driveway right now, me and my fiancé feel it’s the most practical car, we have a 91, a 96 and a 2000 model, I had to have all 3 bodies. They’re too perfect of a car.
Well, I wanted to get a RX-7 because of my passion for drifting, and the prizes are really bad, then I gonna choose MX-5 Miata then the cringe weeb sadboi inflate the prizes, AND then I wanted to get a Nissan S Chassis, ALSO the prizes are high since a lot of people knew its a good platform for drifting and stance, AAAND then I met LS400 AAAND I can't buy it because it is a great car for Stance AND kids gonna hype the car then the prizes gonna rise a lot. My last resort is a nissan C****o (do not want to say the name so the car keeps undetected) AND IF THIS ONE IS ALSO GETTING HYPED, I just can't get a good car for my passion for drifting. Kids that are into car scene for clout aren't a car people IMO.
Got myself an LS430 a couple months ago, the first three generations of the LS are probably some of the best cars toyota has made. I encourage anyone out there to get one while they still kinda slept on
Same, got a 2002 LS430 for $2500 a couple of weeks ago. Traded in a pretty broken and downright unusable 2006 GS300 with a shot EPS rack for it. Worth it 100% Also owned a 1997 LS400, selling it was my biggest regret.
@@BadaBing.UCF30 Did you get the ultra lux? I was lucky enough to snag one even tho it was an ‘01 but those things are incredible idk what I’d do without my messaging and reclining seats
@@BadaBing.UCF30 oh yeah I bought mine within 2 hours of it being listed because I knew someone else would’ve, granted it needs a little tlc around the power steering dept but hey it’s just old stock parts and now I can swap it out for even better shit, never looked back since.
@@crs0176 nice, mine's also leaky in the rack area plus it's kinda slipping in reverse while it's cold. I'm going to do a trans service this week since the fluid is a tad bit dark anyways. Nothing I can't handle, I fucking love this car.
I picked up a 96 celsior back in December… the car is amazing ! I ordered a bunch of parts and some 3- piece wheels … just waiting on my oni camber kit
I'm from the uk and i have a 1996 ls400 and a 2007 ls460. I've had the ls400 for 13 years and last month after 3 years of hibernation i got the ls400 out of the garage and gave it a repaint and rebuild. I forgot how smooth it is, it's just like its floating along
I had a 94 LS400 and I currently own a LS430. The LS400 is a great car the only major weak points are the steering rack leaking and the ECU failing. Lexus fixed both issues with the LS430.
ive got a 94 ls, so i can really only speak on the 89-94. there are some cons obviously the first gens are all almost 30 years old, alot of the bushings and mounts may be worn, for the most part they are hard to get, as well as expensive, as are most parts for the first gens. be ready to do a timing belt and water pump, 89-94 is non-interference, but 95 and up are interference. the water pump is timing belt driven. there is a bracket that the fan clutch rides on, replace it while you are in doing the water pump. the bearing on that bracket failed on mine and i had to run the car with no radiator fan for a few months. they are overengineered in the cooling department so it isnt super risky to do that. id also say unplug the little condensor pressure switch down on the bottom driver side of the condensor, makes those fans run if the ignition is on. other than that, mine has 217000 miles and runs perfect. they do sound really good honestly, similar sound to a 5.4 triton but if you get some nice mufflers they sound great. if you do run straight pipes id say get a resonator, they drone super bad. be ready for some pretty bad gas mileage as well, mine has 19's on it and i get 10mpg edit: all the positives he said in the video do apply though, its an incredibly well built and designed car
I own a 1992 Lexus Ls400 my first actual car that I bought on my own, bought it 5 years ago for $2,400. Still going strong wouldn't trade it or sell it for anything. Love my land yacht
i've been rocking a 97 LS 400 since 2018 and absolutely love it. i've never had anything break or leave me stranded, any maintenance has always just been preemptive. it was a 2nd owner for $3200. i actually finally just dropped it a couple of months ago. I went with SSR Down celsior springs and kyb struts. it looks great and i don't have to deal with the air suspension complexity nor lose any comfort. handling is a bit tighter now and it has less body roll. About to finally hit 200k and def hope to make it to 500K-1 Mill. ngl though i am very happy i also have a 5MT honda fit. i can save miles on the lexus & also save on these gas prices but still drive this whenever i need or want to.
@@FitmentIndustries nothing too crazy, i still need to do the timing belt but other than that and getting the ECU caps redone, that's all the more or less left for the "major" maintenance. I might paint it, get it wrapped and put new wheels on [currently on the SC430 wheels] but not sure what i want to do yet. it's tempting to go all out but its also nice to just have something reliable you can turn on, drive and not worry about
1UZ one of the best engines made its right next to that 2jzgte...they R&D the hell of it....My sc400 been running on boost , E85 and nitrous its a great motor....This LS400 is gorgeous
I have one coming from Japan as we speak. Not heard a bad word about them in fairness so I'm buzzing to get it. It looks an absolute bargain compared to what's out there at the moment.
My Dad left me his LS 430...it was a 2004 maybe or 2006 it was a dealers model and I t was incredible from the moment I sat in the drivers seat. I knew after the first drive from Salt Lake to San Francisco I was hooked. I'll never own anything but a Lexus. When it was time to retire my Dad's car I found a 2001 ls 430 in L.A. (Gold) 60k on it. I upgraded the suspension and the wheels and Tires.. IT IS THE BOMB...
I got one for 1.5k. Has a bad transmission, but I found out it was the filter and I’m trying to find time to replace it. Other than that it looks like a dream. Drove it once just to hear that v8. And yes it’s a straight pipe, but also looking at an exhaust. Blessed to find a running and driving ls400 for 1.5k and it only has 225k miles! Interior is also mint
I have a Fujitsubo cat back on my GS400. I can’t recommend it enough. It isn’t loud enough for most people that like exhaust upgrades but it’s throatier than stock. Perfect for a Lexus.
Owned my 97 LS for nearly a year now, got it for a steal and have already doubled my money on it. I’ll never sell it, regardless of how much they skyrocket or not
I got a 99 LS400 for 2000$ 180k on her, I love this car so much that It started me on collecting them. I bought a 2002 GS 430 & a 2004 LS430 . All 3 cars are amazing & I would never sell them. I love lexus v8 cars/ suv they are all spectacular vehicles
I love my little 1991 cupholders. Small enough to not exist and usable with the right size cup for a 120 lb man. I just jam big cups in it otherwise if it has chance to tip I'm tripping. My wood grain so nice.
@@Dragon-hu7pt true, but prices on them have already rose quite a bit in the past year (like most things). Hopefully gas prices keep a cap on them for the V8 discount lol.
Started watching you guys for wheel fitment but I definitely hit that sub button when I seen you guys do videos like this 👍🏻👍🏻 what's this dude's name? I really like the way he explains cars
I have one of these over in the UK still my favorite car by far. This actually was the car that made me fall in love with the whole vip style. Just getting expensive on fuel these days only getting 28mpg. Next logical step up for me is the v12 century next (maybe one day)
I got a 92 LS400, currently making it factory new, trying keep it stock but I am thinking of putting some headers on it to let it breath more. Fixing a busted exhaust piped on back of the engine, cleaning the engine. Getting the heads machined, maybe bored, all new gaskets timing the whole thing. Also got a 92 SC400 that's my project car on the back burner, will work on it when I can, wanting to put a 7M-GTE in it with a 5 speed.
Note... Acura Legends - had adjustable rear seats before Lexus... I respect the LS400 & Q45 of the era... But the Legend did it all with more features fwd & 2 less cylinders for 45k in the 90s... I going to get 1 of all 3 cars... Live in Wis with friends in Texas...
The reason you have issues with cupholders is because that "standard size" is an American standard size, Saul from better caul size actually has that issue in the show when he gets a European Merc company car
I have a 97 ls400 coach edition and it's such a good ride. I only have 170k miles on it and it's the best car I've ever had. it is need of an exhaust repair, but in the mean time I'm enjoying that straight pipe V8 sound. still need to get it on some baller wheels and it'll be clean 🔥
I bought a LS400 in October of last year, and ever since, I’ve felt it was the best affordable JDM car and on top of that it doesn’t completely miss out on practicality You don’t even need to modify it before you can truly enjoy the car, even stock you’ll love it. Not to mention the exhaust sound is one of my favorites out there 😍
I have a 97 UCF21 and Im gonna get BC racing coils but I keep delaying because the factory air suspension is so smooth it doesn’t even feel like your driving sometimes
Is ECT power mode really that bad for the longevity of the engine. I thought it just made the transmission shift higher on the rev range for sportier driving. As long as your not red lining it often and doing good maintenance, i feel like its not that big of a deal.
for the cost. i'd get a mitsubishi diamante. comparable interior, less powerful. but also bullet proof 6g74 engine. more or less the same engine used in the pajero for Dakar. there's a great example for sale right now in texas, a 1999 for $8k with only 66k miles. but the lexus is definitely nice.
@@FitmentIndustries Keep it stock for now, maybe in future replace all the damaged Mark Levinson speaker with brand new OEM ones since the old ones are damaged, I love your video, please make more.
When I was looking to buy a car back in March, I was down to The Toyota Celsior (the LS400, but RHD) and the Nissan Gloria GT. Now, I went with the more unique Gloria, and am absolutely happy with it, but, I gotta say, I kinda wish I went with the Celsior. It's just a nice, comfortable, fun car. Still get more attention with the Gloria tho. 🤷♀️
parts availability for the Gloria, none existent in the US. 😅 When I've had to order from Japan, it takes up to a month and a half. And they are a bit more expensive.
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I've had a 1990 ls400 since 2012..... I lost my radio because the cup holder was too small and smashed on the brakes and watched a drink slide into the radio.
I drove around everywhere with the traction control turned off and extra power on, all three sun visors down, and I would be doing the one wheel peel every turn.
Ls400's are the master race! The 90's lexus line-up is amazing! Also the 1uz-fe was built for a gt race series. With MLS head gaskets and arp head studs, you now have a motor that can live at 780hp happily. So I would have to disagree with your not so tuner friendly comment.
the gs300 is better
@@richardtavarez4565 haha the gs is cool and all, but not as nice as the ls, and not as fast as the sc. So to me, it's at the bottom of the list. Does everything well, but is the best at nothing.
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Crazy how this car and many others were untouchable back then to most and now are fairly cheap but if you had a ls400 when it came out then you were big pimpin.
I love it! We can now live like 2000s rappers
Ehh I wouldn't call an LS400 untouchable back then. It was $50k+ but that's not dumbshit stacks
@@Jon-mo9ks I said to most but highly doubt you had anything near 50k in the 90s to spend on a ls400..
Master P was rocking the LS400 in his Mr. Ice Cream Man music videos, sitting on Daytons and fresh as crap.
I remember watching Christopher drive his Lexus in the sopranos. That shit was hard!
Ah, the LS400. I can smell that Toyota leather from here and I kinda miss it
Its not a horrible smell, its a classic! -Edgar
I sold my 2018 and picked up a 97 Celsior with 73k miles recently and I don't regret it at all.
I've been looking at them and the Cima. You like it?
Owned a 1992 LS400 for years, and it was a fantastic car. Super clean, smooth, and unbelievably reliable (I owned it from the time I was 19-22, and let me tell you about neglecting maintenance and it still just rolling along seamlessly...). After a great time with the LS400, I replaced it with the only car I found that I could enjoy even more... and after several years of owning a 2005 LS430, I can tell you that no other sedan (JDM, German, etc.) compares in terms of interior quality, vault-like serenity, and that bulletproof Toyota reliability. If you get the opportunity, either 400 or 430, join the LS gang!
Big ups got a 2001 LS 430, needs some TLC
Based. I also owned a 97 LS400 and I'm currently rocking a gorgeous 02 LS430.
All this is doing is raising the hype and prices for the car including aftermarket parts why can’t this just be the hidden gem it used to be
Literally down here in Florida I can’t even find one under 5K now. Not to mention people are barely selling them so they’re kind of hard to find
I was thinking the same dam thing, kinda punk ass thing to do
Well import the 1997 Toyota Celsior the jdm Lexus LS 400 just maybe under 10k
I cant even find stuff for it
@@loxlyons i live in florida just bought a 1990 ls400 100k miles for $1200
Just got a ‘91 LS400 a few months ago, and I have to say it’s one of the easiest and smoothest driving cars that I’ve ever driven. Plus, it’s looks have aged like fine wine, and it can still boogie when you put the ECT to sport and mash the skinny pedal.
I'm the second owner of a 95 LS 400 with 210,000 miles. Bought it in 2019 with 196,000, and a damaged front bumper for $700. It was Ebony Teal Pearl with dark gray Metallic tu tone when purchased. After new bumper replacement I decided to paint it the solid Ebony Teal Pearl without the dark gray. I have done several preventive maintenance projects such as starter, water pump, timing belt kit, oil cover gaskets, fuel pump, alternator, front and rear struts, full tune-up including both coils and distributors, cooling systems, transmission tune-up. Added 18in Motegi gold and chrome wheels, trunk deck spoiler and front bumper lip. This car is amazing and I have no plans to sell it, even though I have had offers up to $7,000. I'm sixty two, and this is by far the best car I have ever owned.
That's amazing!
Wow Buddy, you went all out taking care of that beauty. As an owner of a 2000 LS, it put a smile on my face reading the lengths you’ve gone to keep your LS at its best. Bravo 👏.
@@eddiethetruhead Enjoy it. They make great dailies.
This was my first car! Was an amazing boat to drive with a lot of power for the price i got it ($1845) and no problems with it whatsoever. Sadly had to sell bcs of gas prices a year ago but picked up and 02 Base RSX to be my college car.
Hell yeah! They really are good cars, what are your plans for the RSX? -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries Thanks for replying! So far I've installed new wheels, tires, coilovers, short ram intake, headers, an exhaust, and a carbon fiber hood. I'm leaving it there just to keep it reliable till after I get my real job then maybe an k24 swap turbo.
@@thatonekree3301 i have k24a swapped type s the extra torque is awesome Planning on boosting it over winter
I learned to drive in my grandpa's LS400, this car holds so much sentimental value and it's great seeing how much people love this car and that it's still really practical. Doug Demuro's review of the ls400 was so bias and didn't even take into account how advanced this beast was when it came out. This is a realistic view of ls400 ownership, good work!
🤝🤝🤝 -Edgar
The LS400 is the reason I love the whole VIP build style and the LS400 in the vid is like my perfect daily driver
My first car was a 1990 LS400 that my parents bought in 1993 . Was an absolute blast of a first car for a kid in High School in 2010. I now daily a 2006 LS430. Gas prices got me crying though.
My 98 is about to hit 400,000KMS. And it's in absolutely incredible condition all the way around. And it's a beautiful green. ❤️❤️
Had a LS430 for awhile. I current daily a SC400. The engine is brilliant. The '90s Japanese cars seem to be the peak of technology and old-school mechanics.
That and the Euros of the 90's are just gems to own! -Edgar
Got a 93 LS400. Pre-face lift, super sexy car the looks aged well. My 93 is in pristine condition stock as well. Might throw some coils, and wheels on it and that's the most I'll ever do to it. 😆
This example is soooo clean. I just picked up a 1.1 owner (170k from first owner, 20k second) 99. Same paint, tan interior. Needs some love here and there, but for 25 years in NY it's pretty clean!
Have had one for 4 years, first car in the family, learnt everything I know about modding while still getting me to work every day.
My grandpa had a 2000 LS 400 and I grew up watching him drive it.
He passed and my grandma held on to it but didn’t drive it. I drove it a few times every year so it would leave the garage.
I currently own it now, and it honestly beats my previous A3 and Stinger
Such an amazing car to own and drive
I’ve got 3 of them sitting in my driveway right now, me and my fiancé feel it’s the most practical car, we have a 91, a 96 and a 2000 model, I had to have all 3 bodies. They’re too perfect of a car.
Thats awesome! Is there anything done to any of them or are they mainly cruisers? -Edgar
How’s the gas tho
Literally these cars are awesome but not when teenagers buy them and go to a local slide show and ruin the whole car
Lmao look at your profile pic
@@andrewb4077 😂😂😂
Aaaaaand now it's NOT the last affordable JDM car
Yea these type of videos literally ruin the market
Well, I wanted to get a RX-7 because of my passion for drifting, and the prizes are really bad, then I gonna choose MX-5 Miata then the cringe weeb sadboi inflate the prizes, AND then I wanted to get a Nissan S Chassis, ALSO the prizes are high since a lot of people knew its a good platform for drifting and stance, AAAND then I met LS400 AAAND I can't buy it because it is a great car for Stance AND kids gonna hype the car then the prizes gonna rise a lot. My last resort is a nissan C****o (do not want to say the name so the car keeps undetected) AND IF THIS ONE IS ALSO GETTING HYPED, I just can't get a good car for my passion for drifting. Kids that are into car scene for clout aren't a car people IMO.
I have one and it's starting to get painful putting 91 octane in a v8. But I would seriously regret selling it.
I feel you I got a 97 looking like an 07 Sc400 not my daily but man the gas is to much.
As a gs430 owner I feel you these gas prices are heart aching.
I feel the pain of gas prices but don't sell it
I've got a gs300 and even that's becoming too much for me
Our v8s are like the most fuel efficient so it ain't that bad. My 430 gets a steady 20mpg. At work I drove a 3.5 6 cyl jeep that was worse at 15 mpg
Facts bro. Them bitches are smooth. I had my 97 Lexus Ls400 at 145 and she wanted to keep pushing smoothly the whole ride ‼️
Aye! My dad has an LS400 from 1993 and it still runs like new! It’s probably the best classy car out there!
YES SO STOP MAKING VIDEOS ABOUT IT SO THE PRICE DOESNT GO📈📈📈
Ehhhhhh.... haha -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries Edgar Edgar Edgar 🎵
This was my first car. 1995 LS . Smoothest most comfortable ride I have ever experienced.
Got myself an LS430 a couple months ago, the first three generations of the LS are probably some of the best cars toyota has made. I encourage anyone out there to get one while they still kinda slept on
Same, got a 2002 LS430 for $2500 a couple of weeks ago. Traded in a pretty broken and downright unusable 2006 GS300 with a shot EPS rack for it. Worth it 100%
Also owned a 1997 LS400, selling it was my biggest regret.
@@BadaBing.UCF30 Did you get the ultra lux? I was lucky enough to snag one even tho it was an ‘01 but those things are incredible idk what I’d do without my messaging and reclining seats
@@crs0176 I missed out on a few nice ULs unfortunately, they sell like hotcakes. Mine's a base model LS.
@@BadaBing.UCF30 oh yeah I bought mine within 2 hours of it being listed because I knew someone else would’ve, granted it needs a little tlc around the power steering dept but hey it’s just old stock parts and now I can swap it out for even better shit, never looked back since.
@@crs0176 nice, mine's also leaky in the rack area plus it's kinda slipping in reverse while it's cold. I'm going to do a trans service this week since the fluid is a tad bit dark anyways. Nothing I can't handle, I fucking love this car.
I picked up a 96 celsior back in December… the car is amazing ! I ordered a bunch of parts and some 3- piece wheels … just waiting on my oni camber kit
Which wheels did you get? 👀👀👀 sounds like it’ll be a banger! -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries 3 piece wed cerberus 2 😮💨
Got 2 black on black 99s. Awesome car
Hi fitment Industries, thank you for bringing this skinny guy back to do reviews. I also used to have a 92' LS 400, 98' LS400 and a 2004 LS430 sport.
Hes still hanging around! -Edgar
I'm from the uk and i have a 1996 ls400 and a 2007 ls460. I've had the ls400 for 13 years and last month after 3 years of hibernation i got the ls400 out of the garage and gave it a repaint and rebuild. I forgot how smooth it is, it's just like its floating along
I had a 94 LS400 and I currently own a LS430. The LS400 is a great car the only major weak points are the steering rack leaking and the ECU failing. Lexus fixed both issues with the LS430.
Nice, I also went from a 97 LS400 to a LS430 (with a RX330, a X5, and a GS300 in between). Best cars ever.
ive got a 94 ls, so i can really only speak on the 89-94. there are some cons
obviously the first gens are all almost 30 years old, alot of the bushings and mounts may be worn, for the most part they are hard to get, as well as expensive, as are most parts for the first gens. be ready to do a timing belt and water pump, 89-94 is non-interference, but 95 and up are interference. the water pump is timing belt driven. there is a bracket that the fan clutch rides on, replace it while you are in doing the water pump. the bearing on that bracket failed on mine and i had to run the car with no radiator fan for a few months. they are overengineered in the cooling department so it isnt super risky to do that. id also say unplug the little condensor pressure switch down on the bottom driver side of the condensor, makes those fans run if the ignition is on. other than that, mine has 217000 miles and runs perfect. they do sound really good honestly, similar sound to a 5.4 triton but if you get some nice mufflers they sound great. if you do run straight pipes id say get a resonator, they drone super bad. be ready for some pretty bad gas mileage as well, mine has 19's on it and i get 10mpg
edit: all the positives he said in the video do apply though, its an incredibly well built and designed car
👏👏👏 -Edgar
jesus 19's drop of the gas that much? im consistently getting 18-21 and 30 hwy on stocks
@@agum820 ive had 19s on mine for the past 3 years even with straight pipe exhaust i still get 400+ miles a tank
some guy on my college campus has a slammed LS400 and that thing is sick as hell! If I wasn't into Euro cars I'd get one for sure.
Me 15 year old the LS400 being my dream car
Speed Academy got this one tuned with a ford blower. It turned out very cool. Very cool kick-ass JDM old school car.
A BLOWER?! AYO. -edgar
I own a 1992 Lexus Ls400 my first actual car that I bought on my own, bought it 5 years ago for $2,400. Still going strong wouldn't trade it or sell it for anything. Love my land yacht
Land yachts are definitely the move! -Edgar
That awkward moment when you talk about a car that’s dang near perfect but hasn’t gotten hit with the bro tax yet. Oops..
i've been rocking a 97 LS 400 since 2018 and absolutely love it. i've never had anything break or leave me stranded, any maintenance has always just been preemptive. it was a 2nd owner for $3200. i actually finally just dropped it a couple of months ago. I went with SSR Down celsior springs and kyb struts. it looks great and i don't have to deal with the air suspension complexity nor lose any comfort. handling is a bit tighter now and it has less body roll. About to finally hit 200k and def hope to make it to 500K-1 Mill. ngl though i am very happy i also have a 5MT honda fit. i can save miles on the lexus & also save on these gas prices but still drive this whenever i need or want to.
Any big plans for it! That’s awesome that it’s still going strong. 👏🏾 -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries nothing too crazy, i still need to do the timing belt but other than that and getting the ECU caps redone, that's all the more or less left for the "major" maintenance. I might paint it, get it wrapped and put new wheels on [currently on the SC430 wheels] but not sure what i want to do yet. it's tempting to go all out but its also nice to just have something reliable you can turn on, drive and not worry about
1UZ one of the best engines made its right next to that 2jzgte...they R&D the hell of it....My sc400 been running on boost , E85 and nitrous its a great motor....This LS400 is gorgeous
I see these for cheap all the time. Great car. Had two ES300s. Grab one of those if you can’t find this lol.
Yup got an es in my yard too lol
Go for a ls430. One of the best cars I've bought. It's so good that I'm keeping it stock. And I've never said that.... Ever lol
I have one coming from Japan as we speak. Not heard a bad word about them in fairness so I'm buzzing to get it. It looks an absolute bargain compared to what's out there at the moment.
My Dad left me his LS 430...it was a 2004 maybe or 2006 it was a dealers model and I t was incredible from the moment I sat in the drivers seat. I knew after the first drive from Salt Lake to San Francisco I was hooked. I'll never own anything but a Lexus. When it was time to retire my Dad's car I found a 2001 ls 430 in L.A. (Gold) 60k on it. I upgraded the suspension and the wheels and Tires.. IT IS THE BOMB...
I got one for 1.5k. Has a bad transmission, but I found out it was the filter and I’m trying to find time to replace it. Other than that it looks like a dream. Drove it once just to hear that v8. And yes it’s a straight pipe, but also looking at an exhaust. Blessed to find a running and driving ls400 for 1.5k and it only has 225k miles! Interior is also mint
Love the build, especially the dash. The screen and Airlift controller look so well integrated.
Does anyone has info about the wooden dash trim?
I drive a 00 LS400. My original suspension is smoother than my friend’s 2014 GS350 when i bought it for him a few years back lpl
I drive a 91 Celsior, drives like dream and got enough grunt to shred tyres
just bought a 96' and i'm so excited to properly build it
I have a Fujitsubo cat back on my GS400. I can’t recommend it enough. It isn’t loud enough for most people that like exhaust upgrades but it’s throatier than stock. Perfect for a Lexus.
Owned my 97 LS for nearly a year now, got it for a steal and have already doubled my money on it. I’ll never sell it, regardless of how much they skyrocket or not
They're comfortable boats! -Edgar
Grew up in the back seat of one of these and the LS430 I love these cars
I got a 99 LS400 for 2000$ 180k on her, I love this car so much that It started me on collecting them. I bought a 2002 GS 430 & a 2004 LS430 . All 3 cars are amazing & I would never sell them. I love lexus v8 cars/ suv they are all spectacular vehicles
i just recently bought this model car for 555$ Definitely needs some work but after it sat for a few years and a quick jump, it started right up.
I love my little 1991 cupholders. Small enough to not exist and usable with the right size cup for a 120 lb man. I just jam big cups in it otherwise if it has chance to tip I'm tripping. My wood grain so nice.
Yall need to take this one down... Ive been saving up for one, and the last thing I need is for the prices to go up now lol
😅😅😅 -Edgar
Same bro 😭😭
I doubt it bro , gas prices making people sell them
@@Dragon-hu7pt true, but prices on them have already rose quite a bit in the past year (like most things). Hopefully gas prices keep a cap on them for the V8 discount lol.
I rolled one of these and the only damage was the alignment and I busted the back left corner🙌🏻
You.. Rolled it?! -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries yessir thought I was gonna die but those things are boats. 10/10 best car I’ve ever had.
Started watching you guys for wheel fitment but I definitely hit that sub button when I seen you guys do videos like this 👍🏻👍🏻 what's this dude's name? I really like the way he explains cars
Thanks for the support! And this is Alex! Great guy when it comes to those details. -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries Thanks Edgar! much love from Az 💪🏻
I have one of these over in the UK still my favorite car by far. This actually was the car that made me fall in love with the whole vip style. Just getting expensive on fuel these days only getting 28mpg.
Next logical step up for me is the v12 century next (maybe one day)
YESSSSS. Century's are awesome vehicles! -Edgar
Your getting 28mpg?! I get like 18mpg on my 2 99s
@@sneakerculture489 also gotta remember a English gallon is more then an American one but it does mostly motorway miles and average is 26/28
My actual dream jdm/VIP car. I have loved them since day one. Wish I could find one cheap enough
I guess no one’s heard of a Cressida
Just picked up a 99 LS400 for 4K with 158k now has 160878k about 2 weeks ago I love this car
I test drove one a few days ago and bought it. 1993 Lexus ls400 on coilovers. Gotta sell one of my cars now though so I'm not broke
I got a 92 LS400, currently making it factory new, trying keep it stock but I am thinking of putting some headers on it to let it breath more. Fixing a busted exhaust piped on back of the engine, cleaning the engine. Getting the heads machined, maybe bored, all new gaskets timing the whole thing. Also got a 92 SC400 that's my project car on the back burner, will work on it when I can, wanting to put a 7M-GTE in it with a 5 speed.
Hello! Also an SC owner here. You got an IG for the build?
what company are you looking at for the headers? i havent been able to find anything under 1k for a set
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this specific LS400 when I was shopping for mine. I bought a blacked out 97 LS
danm i miss my LS400 Lexus too..
Just got mines today ✨
man everybody got a ls400 now :( time to get a cressida 🤠
love my 96 black on black ls
Note... Acura Legends - had adjustable rear seats before Lexus...
I respect the LS400 & Q45 of the era... But the Legend did it all with more features fwd & 2 less cylinders for 45k in the 90s... I going to get 1 of all 3 cars... Live in Wis with friends in Texas...
nice looking car and pretty clean.... that score was pretty low to me, but iam a big big ls400(430)fanboy. dope video also.
Gracias! 🙏 -Edgar
The facelift had a black interior that can be swapped into the square light models
The reason you have issues with cupholders is because that "standard size" is an American standard size, Saul from better caul size actually has that issue in the show when he gets a European Merc company car
I just got a gs400 a few weeks ago. I wanna do the same prism film to my sunroof. Hopefully, I'll add a ls400 to the fleet one day.
I have a 97 ls400 coach edition and it's such a good ride. I only have 170k miles on it and it's the best car I've ever had. it is need of an exhaust repair, but in the mean time I'm enjoying that straight pipe V8 sound. still need to get it on some baller wheels and it'll be clean 🔥
I know where you can get some wheels from 😉
Too bad all the ones in my area are crashed, have high mileage (200k+) or around 10k for clean ones
LS400 my favorite car 4 sure I like the way the next generation looks when lowered
I bought a LS400 in October of last year, and ever since, I’ve felt it was the best affordable JDM car and on top of that it doesn’t completely miss out on practicality
You don’t even need to modify it before you can truly enjoy the car, even stock you’ll love it. Not to mention the exhaust sound is one of my favorites out there 😍
This should keep the heat off the ls430 prices for a bit
👀 -Edgar
I have a 97 UCF21 and Im gonna get BC racing coils but I keep delaying because the factory air suspension is so smooth it doesn’t even feel like your driving sometimes
Don’t have an ls400, but I have an ls430 UL and I love it!
Just great cruisers. 🚤🚤🚤 -Edgar
My 94 LS400 has 325,000 miles on it. I've put 150,000 of those miles on it. I wouldn't take less than $10,000 for it. There's no replacing it.
I regret selling my 97 a few years back. It was the best car I've ever owned
Same. That's why I bought a 2002 LS430 a week ago 😁
Here in so-cal they don’t go for less than 5k amd they’ll still have 200k+ miles ;(
Is ECT power mode really that bad for the longevity of the engine. I thought it just made the transmission shift higher on the rev range for sportier driving. As long as your not red lining it often and doing good maintenance, i feel like its not that big of a deal.
I owned 3 ls 400 and I loved all 3 of them its the best car in the world in my opinion
Mines is the same color a 94 Lexus LS 400 Love my first car one owner
'its been round the world' .. *proceeds to name places only in america* :P
for the cost. i'd get a mitsubishi diamante. comparable interior, less powerful. but also bullet proof 6g74 engine. more or less the same engine used in the pajero for Dakar. there's a great example for sale right now in texas, a 1999 for $8k with only 66k miles.
but the lexus is definitely nice.
idk why but this is probably the funniest video ive ever seen i love it
Thanks man now they are 800k
Been on the hunt for one
bro no hate for this vid but you gonna make every one buy up all the last few decent jdm/ mad sleeper cars
Go near the woodmans area in Appleton to do a reviewing cars in public I always see so many modified cars over there
💪💪💪 -Edgar
That looks like a 96 if I'm not mistaken. 97 didn't have an antenna from what I've been told.
Just sold my 99 almost pristine condition for a 2003 SC430 :) a little regret and a little not regret.
Any big plans for it?! -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries Keep it stock for now, maybe in future replace all the damaged Mark Levinson speaker with brand new OEM ones since the old ones are damaged, I love your video, please make more.
What’s the big thing about taking photos of rides in front of docks?
When I was looking to buy a car back in March, I was down to The Toyota Celsior (the LS400, but RHD) and the Nissan Gloria GT. Now, I went with the more unique Gloria, and am absolutely happy with it, but, I gotta say, I kinda wish I went with the Celsior. It's just a nice, comfortable, fun car.
Still get more attention with the Gloria tho. 🤷♀️
For me its was parts availability.
Parts availability is going to be huge for my next car personally. The S8 is getting harder and harder to find things. 😅 -Edgar
parts availability for the Gloria, none existent in the US. 😅
When I've had to order from Japan, it takes up to a month and a half. And they are a bit more expensive.
Got a 95 LS400 as my nice daily, and a 93 JZX90 Tourer V as my fun car! Love both of my land yachts lol 🤟🏽
Now this is a great combo to have! -Edgar
Is this the last affordable JDM car?
LS400 owner: Lol not anymore it’s not.