2011 Lexus LS460 Review - All of the Luxury, None of the Worries

It's common knowledge at this point that the Lexus LS is a reliable luxury car, but how well does it actually do on the luxury part? Let's find out.
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[@cjmq1970]

These cars are extremely underrated, which is part good because it allows working class people to afford a luxury car at a reasonable price. I’m sure in ten more years, when the original LS400 will be still reliably running and accummulating thousands of miles, the brand will take the place it really deserves.

[@wholeNwon]

The qualities of the car are well-known. So far 4 strangers have approached me asking whether my '98 might be for sale! NOPE!!

[@sylvantieger4981]

I depend more on my 2011 Lexus then my 2016 750 I (M) sport

[@nyccollin]

Absolutely 💯

[@blackbeardcausey5980]

Got a 2002 ls 430 with 255,000 snd she still runs like she just came of the show room floor... Man smh these cars afe the "truth"

[@SERGE_Tech]

I'm actually pretty impressed this is a very good review. Thank you! SUBSCRIBED!

[@daveh9551]

Needed to replace my E55 AMG as a road car and got this thing and it’s been nothing but comfortable . Drove it up the eastern coast and it’s been very smooth and the power is very responsive. It doesn’t have sports car handling but in a straight line its a rocket

[@argentumboyle249]

People who buy Lexus almost will never buy a BMW or Mercedes. Lexus buyers have a different set of expectations and priority, so BMW and Mercedes will never be on their radar.

[@Realistick]

Well, yes and no, the dealership I work at sells Audi's and many, including the lexus in this video, preowned lexus models that come in are trade ins for new Audis. People that bought lexus and switched to Audi. So I would say that when it comes to new vehicles, people certainly cross shop the big luxury brands. Lexus definitely has their own loyal following who would never consider another luxury car as Lexus has consistently topped the charts in reliability so I get that those people wouldn't buy a Mercedes, BMW, etc... Which leads me to this possible thesis, people looking for a used lexus are much less likely to be considering a USED BMW, Audi, Mercedes than when new because of the reputation. A used Lexus is a smart buy, a used Mercedes is a risky buy. A new Mercedes at least has a warranty and some years until repairs come along. The only immediate threat is depreciation, which shouldn't be overlooked either! Thanks for the feedback.

[@argentumboyle249]

@@Realistick true except Lexus owners who have switched to Audi or Mercedes found the selvess in great regret. I owned a BMW X5 and it has electrical problems within 3 werks. Constantly had problems . It was in and out of my local BMW dealer until I got rid of it. Sold it to Carmax for a loss by $1900. Shitty German brand. Now i have a Lexus LX suv and a LS460 L fully loaded. Never looked back at the German brand ever since. Now BMW, Audi, and Mercedes are all in derp shit hole for their collaboration in producing faulty Diesel engine that sprw out more pollution than ever. The Fed is going after them. CA is in suing all these German brands. Corruption to the deepest core. Even the German themselves are smart enough to hate Diesel. DW news just broadcasted a story about the collapse od diesel cars in Germany.

[@1ce2berg]

@@argentumboyle249 that's why you go Lexus and Porsche. Nothing comes close (at these price ranges - below $200k)

[@forumboss2620]

I have owned a BMW 5 series wagon for 20 years. But I will never buy another BMW. Many stupid design changes - Modern BMWs don’t even have a dipstick. Reliability now is nearly the worst among major brands. Depreciation is shocking. And dealer maintenance costs are very high.

[@benB33388]

Apparently the people that buy BMW and Mercedes will never buy another BMW or Mercedes.

[@jermichaelkirkland2446]

My friend bought one of these and it's so smooth. It made a four hour drive feel like 1 or 2 hours. If you keep the speed steady at 70mph, 28.6 mpg!

[@TheVoiceofTheProphetElizer]

That is wild MPG for a car with this size engine and this weight but I absolutely believe it. I'm getting one next Wednesday, a 2011 without air suspension, but with AWD and long wheel base - cannot begin to express how excited I am.

[@reax4634]

@@TheVoiceofTheProphetElizerhow is it? I got an 07 ls460 a month ago, mines the rwd and I’ve been loving it.

[@kyleedwards6310]

Remember seeing one when I used to work for drivetime one word ....... beautiful

[@JokerG16]

This car is a beast. Looking to get one as a secondary car

[@nyccollin]

I’ve been loving my ‘11 LS460

[@johnyracercat]

What did you end up buying as a second car?

[@sopheathunofficial9793]

The most reliable car on earth!

[@ItsTimePictures]

The LS460? Uh, no. Not even close to the LS430 or ES350. Only the last two years of the LS460 are considered reliable and neither can compare to the 430. Great car, yes. No denying. Amazing interior. But it's a potential hand grenade.

[@algahiemamir]

It's Time you’ve never owned one. Aside from the control arms and abs, these cars do not break.

[@rockflock4698]

Agreed!!

[@kinglumpy6145]

@@ItsTimePictures How so?

[@Theoracleman50]

@@ItsTimePictures yeah right the v8 380 hp engine awd is better then the 430

[@anhjohn67]

I love my Lexus LS 460.Best car of it class. Wonderful drive and awesome look.

[@tooblessedtobestressed1538]

What year do i have

[@ChrisPBacon-kx4jd]

Picked up a 2012(same color) 3 weeks ago, as a 20+yr. mostly GM dealership tech. "What a machine!", amazing build quality. My next whip will probably have a big L in the grill.

[@burningknuckle26]

how much

[@nycprodigy485]

Thanks for the video review

[@ravipeiris4388]

Great overview, thank you.

[@J._Campbell]

Best looking LS. Elegant and not aggressive. Best color for this car!

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

I love my Lexus ls460l 2007. Its drives so smooth and alot of power.

[@chipblock2854]

The two buttons on the front passenger seat are there to allow the driver to move the seat forward when a passenger gets into the back seat.

[@lilmanning4970]

2011 190k miles. No problems. Literally. I love my car

[@MrDeCristo]

1:01 LOL you had me rolling , that was good, you earned my sub

[@cpbetts]

The US market really seems to miss out on a lot of stardard equipment .... Air suspension, rear entertainment, 4 zone, all round heated and cooled seats, adaptive cruise ... The list goes on ...

[@keepshyt1hundred]

He got me at Mafia approved trunk space! Lol. Yeah I'll subscribe!

[@edcain3676]

The Bottom Half of the Drivers Seat Has Up & Down Adjustments to help Head Room ,Not Much ,But Some Adj.Also,The Hybrid LS500H Model ,Believe is Same Eng.,W/Extra 128 h.p.Tks.to The Electric Mtr. Hybrid Set Up,If I Understood Another Video,on the Hybrid Option.Is It For Sale & Does AWD Hurt It More Than 1 mpg,One of Most Desired Colors?.

[@Realistick]

Yes, I know, unfortunately, even with the adjustment I was pretty much rubbing the headliner.

[@barebarekun161]

I wished they go back to this kind of design instead of that gaping grille look the latest LS will look dated in few years time this LS460 is over 10 year old design yet it looks timeless basically a 21st century interpretation of the original LS400 design.

[@falovepa]

I got the sport package, it's awesome.

[@ty8904]

@3:30 shout out to all 6ft3 guys out there!! Trying to find a good car/land yacht I can fit in... any more reviews/ advice for the taller peps trying to sit in a comfortable car 🚙🤷🏻‍♂️? Ps solid review, keep it up *subscribed

[@Realistick]

My advice would be, as far as headroom and legroom goes, the size of the vehicle doesn't matter. You have to check every car no matter the exterior dimensions because I honestly have more headroom in my civic in the front seat than the LS, Thank you for the feedback!

[@atiredblue]

Yea I’m 6’4 and my vw rabbit gti had miles of room for me... Japanese don’t really cater to the tall folk either do Italians ... I wonder if the seat goes lower on the ls460

[@Shazzkid]

Im 6ft 3 and have a 2007 LS460 and it has tons of room, a 7ft guy could fit nicely, he obvs didn't use his seat adjustments properly

[@vinnybruce2874]

I'm gonna aim for this model Later down the Road But I am currently in joining my Lexus ES 300 2003

[@johnde2754]

You seemed to gloss over the highly prevalent brake actuator & control arm bushing's issues in this model. I would highly suggest the "rainey day" fund that you stated wasn't required for this model. Both repairs if eventually required are quite costly. Lexus supposedly rectified these defects with the next generation 2013 model. Let us KNOW if you're able to provide any further insight on the prevalence of these part failures. Many Thanks Yo ! 🔜 💯 ♨️

[@johnde2754]

REPAIR cash that you stated wasn't needed for this generation LS460. Both very costly to repair. Lexus supposedly rectified these defects with the next generation 2013 model. Many Thanks Yo ! 💯

[@LorenzoMoore1000]

These are strictly highway and long distance cars along with the S Class and 7 Series....If you want sportiness if you have to go for the GS-F and E55 and M5.

[@ksorsomeplace]

Nice car. But, I'm always wondering what I kind of car it would be used. I would still prefer RWD. Lighter and a different feel.

[@Mabeylater293]

It is RWD

[@Justkevin377]

Having a big sidewall on the tire makes the road feel so soft going down the road and that is what I want when carrying passengers.

[@wholeNwon]

A perfect '04-'06 LS430 might get me out of my '98 LS400, which has been my flawless daily driver for 21 years. And, yes, I have Brembo brakes, too. I had 2 new MBs before the LS (provided by my company) and, though the Germans are pleasant to drive, the LS is so vastly superior in every other way that I will never return to relative junk. I don't think I'd consider a 460 because of reliability that might not match my old car.

[@Realistick]

The old LS is known for making it to a million miles, and while the 460 has a lot to live up to, I still don't think it would disappoint! But if you don't mind having an older vehicle then sticking with what works is never a bad plan either. But, man, the newer LS is an awesome car too.

[@wholeNwon]

@@Realistick Newer is certainly not necessarily "better". I'll keep my '98. Won't even look at the 500.

[@Kauffman578]

Do not sell it

[@wholeNwon]

@@Kauffman578 Nope. Just waxed it!

[@wholeNwon]

@@Realistick Before the "lockdown", my resolve weakened and I did look at the new LS500. Thought the exterior styling was too flashy and the interior was just glitz...really ugly. I often compare design like this to my impression of a cheap French bordello. It's odd since the Japanese esthetic sense is so sophisticated in other areas and even in some cars built for domestic consumption like the Toyota Century. They clearly have come to think that we, in the US, are very crude. Perhaps they are right but I won't buy one.

[@LeeePowers]

Like my 07 so much I'm looking for a clean 12 Sport.

[@Realistick]

I hope you find one at a reasonable price, the sport model looks really sweet!

[@craigmoir2569]

Beautiful and the Lexus is nice too

[@kevinedwards4223]

None of the worries?!? You better have the base model with Good control arms etc and the main brake thingy that can could bad -- the. 2013 base model on up is the one with all the bugs worked out

[@jamesanderson4014]

Only one thing I would change can the air ride. Would not lay a finger on this car accept keep it up very well. Nice video nice car.

[@sylvantieger4981]

By the way mine black inside and outside and has 27,076 miles on it and handles amazing well

[@JoseFernandez-wu8pj]

Nice how much was it?

[@jdh8727]

Picked up one of these during peak Corona fear earlier this year. Same colors as this one, but a 2007 one owner with 28k miles. $11K for this car was one of my better automotive decisions.

[@lui1367]

that person has to be an old timer to sell a car of this caliber for 11 racks considering this retailed for like 70k back in the day. you basically bought it brand new good shit brotha

[@jdh8727]

@@lui1367 you got it. Florida is full of low miles one owner cars. I was very fortunate with this deal. New, this Champagne Supernova was $80K, inflation adjusted

[@JoseFernandez-wu8pj]

JD H DAIMMMMMMM

[@MacMurka]

What an insane deal!

[@Dubya4321]

Ahh lucky!!! Lol

[@banginzaza]

Have to put it in PWR which is the sport where it'll take off.

[@RjTheTrigun]

I want the 2010-12 460L as my next car. The newer Lexus grille is abosolutely horrible and that damn infotainment system is just sad.

[@Realistick]

I definitely recommend those years of the LS. The newer lexus infotainment systems are not intuitive, I agree, I haven't driven the new LS yet so I can't comment much on it yet. The front end is...well... love it or hate it to put it kindly.

[@brandonott7258]

RJ agreed to that. I like the looks inside and out on the 07-12 Lexus LS

[@leveraged6694]

Agreed!

[@stackingmoney4623]

It will look good in ten more years.. Lexus always looks better as the years go by.. that's why Lexus looks ages so we'll.. it 10-15 years it won't look out dated..

[@xavierwashington4820]

Don’t agree, it’s aggressive sharp and very Japanese obviously isn’t definitely not horrible at all. And the infotainment isn’t bad as people think you just have to get used to it, and just because it takes getting used to doesn’t mean it’s bad. Obviously there is more techy than the infotainment but in reality it does what it’s supposed to do, and it’s nice not Amazing but nice.

[@LVMACHINE88]

Since this video used car prices have gone up. I just picked up an 07' Ls 460 in 21' that had only 33k miles for $17,900. Absolutely worth the price. I will probably never sell this vehicle. I only drive 3k miles a year in it.

[@Realistick]

Wow, that almost belong in a museum, congrats on the car!

[@batman.._]

How is your ownership so for @js

[@RjTheTrigun]

How much bigger Is the 460l vs 460?🤔

[@Realistick]

4.7 inches longer according to Edmunds

[@honestrunescaper]

Owned one of these a while back. Nothing but trouble. Needed oil changes every 10,000 miles. Went through about two sets of tyres in five years. Ridiculous.

[@Realistick]

Oh? Is that sarcasm? That sounds pretty normal. In fact I usually do oil changes every 5k to 6k miles. Although tires can be pricey so I get that but twice in five years is on par with most luxury cars if you drive 12-15k miles a year

[@honestrunescaper]

@@Realistick Hi. To be fair, a friend of mine had a BMW 7 Series V8 and that had bad valve seals; never out of the garage. Got rid of that thing.

[@Realistick]

@@honestrunescaper yeah, that issue seemed like a nightmare! Hooves Garage had 3 and his had that issue along with about every single other problem possible.

[@terryjones9784]

You have to use ECT PWR to get full power

[@batman.._]

Agreed. The grunt it made was priceless.

[@aaron___6014]

Does it have a folding rear seat?

[@Realistick]

I made this a year ago so I could be wrong here but I think I remember it not having that.

[@kmzoilus2486]

I love the way these cars look! before the gross grilles

[@AJ67901]

I would avoid the AWD just because it had air suspension as standard equipment, and that became an expensive problem later on. Otherwise, it's a great car. I love the satin finish on the wood trim in this one.

[@michaelmiller4606]

I have a 2011 Base LS460 AWD that does not have air suspension. But, yes, buy one without air suspension when ever possible.

[@jimmimocha3417]

The reliability is always there.

[@Edward-tp5nc]

I own a 2005 LS 430 and a 2010 LS460 and my 430 beats the heck out of the 460 regarding Suspension problems and the engine etc. a dirty shame Lexus got cheap. I’m 6’ and my 430 has more headroom. I wish I would have bought another low mileage 430 but I could not find one.

[@Agu-042]

Between Ls-430 and 460 which you choose?

[@worldlinerai]

I went with the LS 460 because it's more up to date (mine is a '16 model year). However, there are a lot of people who prefer the LS 430 because of its smoother ride and better refinements.

[@jordanmercier3616]

Gunna be getting a company car and my company gives me the option to pay me X amount of dollars each month for maintenance and still pay for my fuel, so im looking for something comfy, big enough to carry some equipment and reliable. This ia definitely on my radar, my wife drives a GX and i Drive a Sequoia so this would be a nice edition.

[@sylvantieger4981]

I Traded in a ES 350 FWD fro a GS 350 AWD and in 2011 I bought the LS 460 L AWD and WILL NOT give this car up I did buy in 2016 a BMW 750 i (M) series fun car to drive BUT not safe in the rain and never in the snow . For dependability the Lexus is much Better

[@dscottsw1]

I just bought one of these a month ago as a highway driver and 2nd car so I wouldn't run up the miles on my new, leased Mercedes convertible. I love it. ❤️ What a comfy car, and even at 2011, Lexus said it was in great condition. I loved the line, "Mafia approved 18 Sq Ft." for the trunk.

[@kgisabeast]

It’s a great highway cruiser that’s for sure!

[@mrmoonlight3643]

Honestly at this price point I wouldn’t mind getting two of these cars that maybe need some work.

[@ahmedgiyab]

What was the milage on this LS?

[@Realistick]

83,700 miles on the LS

[@JoseFernandez-wu8pj]

@@Realistick nice

[@donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849]

What color is that?

[@Realistick]

Satin cashmere metallic

[@MarcG7424]

At 6'3 you are exceptionally tall so I don't really see that as a problem since height of the average American male is 5'9

[@SERGE_Tech]

about to buy one of these with 83k miles what do you think?????!!!

[@Realistick]

I would highly recommend it. I also wouldn't really recommend any other large luxury car used (unless you have a higher budget to encompass possible repairs and don't mind the bad resale, in which case, the S Class is a great car too). I'd personally recommend choosing a rear drive model if you don't live in an area that gets regular snow in the winter. You would save some money and gain horsepower surprisingly, good luck!

[@pamotorsports763]

Did you pick one up? I have a super clean, still mint 2011 black on black leather AWD w 99k miles for $17995

[@SERGE_Tech]

@@pamotorsports763 I ended up going with a corvette c7.

[@JoseFernandez-wu8pj]

@@SERGE_Tech dude you fucked up

[@SERGE_Tech]

@@JoseFernandez-wu8pj Why do you say that, explain?

[@maad9327]

Hi Whats the price

[@minipandora22]

Wow 🎉

[@YOWTUNUP]

head room when you drive like a lady in the steering wheel

[@nyccollin]

You know nothing about this car. Admit it.

[@xavierwashington4820]

As far as the head room, you can lower the seat.

[@Realistick]

I had it lowered as far as I could.

[@xavierwashington4820]

@@Realistick o, nvm lol.

[@Realistick]

@@xavierwashington4820 haha no worries

[@VD-vv6oh]

@@Realistick You're 6'3". The average male driver would have 6 inches of free space above their heads!

[@Kauffman578]

Is this better than the ls430?

[@Realistick]

I actually got the chance to drive a 2004 LS430 and as far as comfort goes, the LS430 is just as good as the LS460. Both are very reliable, the LS460 has a more controlled ride, is more quiet, has better acceleration and more modern amenities like bluetooth audio (Ls430 will only do bluetooth calling). I would personally pony up the extra cash for a LS460 but the LS430 is a phenomenal car too, and you can get them for under 10 grand all day! Hope this helps some.

[@MrMrremmington]

LS 460 L, AWD. Equipped with ultra premium luxury package will provide everything and more than S Mercedes. With that package you don’t loose the middle back seat as with executive package. And yes, when you’re tall Lexus can be challenging.... (So young, you really like performance) Be careful! Best education, watch 5 hours of dash cam crashes and NHTSA. Sobering. Worth noting, Lexus computers reduce throttle input at shift points to facilitate a Silkiness of transmission. Experienced In Benz, head snapping shift points though titillating, are not appreciated by most passengers.

[@MultiBIGTIME88]

I love m y ls 460 l best driving machine in the world 🌎🌎🌎🌍

[@johnpro2847]

11:35 not as posh is great to hear ..the other luxos attract all the riff raff who just damage your car out of spite...(I know. I once drove a Rolls Royce)

[@fuhcoff86]

Looking like a cuter Clark Kent

[@Atombender]

Dude, you are 6'3 and you still have 2 inches of headroom above you...

[@Realistick]

The camera angle may mess with it a little bit and it would be fine for most people but it is something I had to note. My little old Civic gives me similar headroom!

[@rockflock4698]

Lower the seat!!

[@PaulOfPeace54]

AAA sticker on the back bumper? Really?

[@stephendibari5010]

Mercedes and BMW’s are empty $ pits as they age (over 5 years) and 50k miles. They’ll bankrupt you. This Lexus LS is amazing, especially w. It’s super high reliability and dependability! Would’ve been nice to see the depth of the trunk. A picture of you getting out from the inside is fun but I never saw the “actual” trunk. It’s 18 cubic feet I get it, but let’s see it.

[@stephendibari5010]

@Ronald Raygun I sold my 2013 ES350 and bought a 2002 ES300 with 161k miles one owner. Just installed new struts after the rear ones leaked and blew out. Car rides like it just rolled off the showroom floor! Timing belt water pump and valve cover gasket replaced at 87k miles

[@adamtarczam997]

Clean inside if you show a car.

[@gennaro4941]

Why does this clown keep comparing this to bmw...BMW 7 series are junk.. Lexus LS are not.

[@demri123]

430 is probably better IF u can find a good one

[@argentumboyle249]

Dude, your part of the country looks depressing. So under developed with poor small roads

[@Realistick]

Yeah, if I drove out of town it gets to be quite rural and the roads out there get little attention and are really tiny.

[@Realistick]

*drive*

[@argentumboyle249]

@@Realistick dont worry youtube is not your english class. No need to use correct grammar or syntax. Most people are just happy to speak jackie chan english. Lol. Youre cute.

[@miamimcintosh]

Cappy review

[@louisdefunes8952]

Wauw it's a heavy car,man. 4690 lbs is about 2100 kg. I thought my (Ford Mondeo MKIII 2.5 V6) is heavy; about 1350 kg. Haha. You don't see this car a lot here in Europe. The back is very BMW 7-serie look alike.. Ohh i think Ford Mondeo here in Europe is the Ford Fusion in USA/Canada

[@kgisabeast]

Great car, but just about the most boring color you could get. Black, metallic gray, or white are the way to go for an LS imo

[@Seven-_-Doves]

I like that color

[@forumboss2620]

Absolutely Wrong Lukas. The gold does not show dirt, reflects hot sun well, and doesn’t show micro scratches. Black is terrible - dust /dirt shows badly, tiny microscratches will appear after car washes or cleaning, and the car will get hot in sun. White is ok, but still show dirt/road grime and there is very bad glare off the hood. Of your choices gray is the least problematic, but is is common and rather boring.

[@alandarby3764]

7series BMW trash. Mercedes $$$ trash this 2010 and Lexus out class 2020 German luxury I have one my friends with 550 Benz are stunned by its quality

[@davidsanford6084]

Excellent car but....it resembles a Camry

[@Sean-cx4jf]

horsepower is wrong - should be 380

[@Realistick]

For rwd models, yes, AWD models, like my tester (which i mentioned all of this in the video) have 357. www.newcartestdrive.com/reviews/2011-lexus-ls/

[@Realistick]

@Merry Christmas I just quoted what Lexus said about the all wheel drive LS460, you can argue with them if you want.

[@dorranrobinson6207]

The hp is 380

[@Realistick]

Not for the awd model (something I specified in the video), look it up.

[@andrazlogar861]

No worries? just the stupidly expensive and unreliable brake actuator and not extremely reliable suspension.

[@Realistick]

I agree, it's not a corolla, I don't think anyone going into it should expect that, but that's nothing compared to an old s class or 7 series BMW. Which is why I named the video the way I did.