2018 Lexus LS 500 Complete Review - The Best $100,000 Sedan

[@DarkKnight-ko8lq]

I’m so jealous that you can review Lexus cars and just be around their beauty. Lexus is my favorite brand because the cars are sooo beautiful, reliable and affordable compared to other luxury brands. That’s why I don’t understand why others favor Mercedes, BMWs, and Audi’s when Lexus combines luxury AND reliability for less. I love cars and just cannot wait until I’m out of college so I can start working and buying myself one of these beauties. Or maybe a Toyota Camry 2018 because they really did an amazing job with the styling this year and they’re the parent of Lexus haha

[@KirkKreifels]

Bruce Mondrafon yes it's a dream come true. Lexus is the value brand of the luxury world with the best reliability and durability! Infiniti and Acura are a bit lower on the pecking order but not up to Lexus standards.

[@DarkKnight-ko8lq]

LEXUriouS Kirk Can I ask how you started working as a car salesman for Lexus? Sorry, I am going to go to college soon and majoring in mechanical engineering in order to work on cars someday. Hopefully work for Lexus or Toyota *crosses fingers*. While that is my goal, I am open to alternatives and think that being a car sales man seems like a cool prospect. Seeing as how you have so much freedom and can review the best cars!

[@KirkKreifels]

Bruce Mondrafon it was as simple as applying for the position, nailing the interview, and being personable. I do have a lot of freedom, and the only thing they care about is getting cars sold which is pretty easy to do.

[@ThatDAPTV]

I will get this car one day. I'm determined!!!!!! Great cover, Kirk!

[@KirkKreifels]

Danyel Pullen make it happen!

[@acura8080]

Great detailed review, call me old fashion but I think the 07-12 Ls460 was the best looking LS. That 07-12 Ls screams Classy and sporty! To me this generation LS is more dedicated to the Japanese culture with its design language. It's a lexus so the most important aspect is that it will be more reliable than its German competitors.

[@RyanDoonan]

2 weeks ago we got our very first Lexus 2008 Lexus LS460 we absolutely so thankful how she worked out

[@h2o247]

One of the most comprehensive features overview of the LS on KZbin. I appreciate the real and practical comments on some "questionable" execution of things (E.g. 360 view "...i don't know if i will ever use this.." LOL). Keep up the good work!

[@KirkKreifels]

h2o247 thanks! I just try to make my reviews as practical as possible to give you guys a different point of view. I should be doing a LS600hL review this week too!

[@richardjosephsr.3533]

h2o247 The steering wheel has leather around it so it can be heated all around . It also has Corning light that comes on by the. Directions of wheels

[@javie_fx5928]

Hey man please don't stop making these videos.. you are doing a great job

[@KirkKreifels]

Javaughn Lovelace thank you so much! I'll have another video up at the end of this week. Happy Fourth of July!

[@javie_fx5928]

LEXUriouS Kirk same to you brother. My only suggestion though is to get like a camera mount to fix the phone one place like in front of you while you drive because I can imagine the struggle to hold it and drive.

[@bw7249]

I have Ls400. 460 and 430. Now a happy owner of LS500. Let me tell u all. It’s the best of the bunch. Superb performance and comfort !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Syxl458]

I owned a 2004 LS430, best car hands down. Going to buy a ls500 in the fall.

[@josephsudler1893]

Haters are going to hate. Lexus stepped up its styling from its earlier years. Lexus gives you cars that look like the future, while the other give you modern day luxury cars. Just an observation.

[@davideselvi3906]

You couldn't say it better

[@alphonsiaunderwood5418]

I have a 2018 LS500 base and l love it.

[@davideselvi3906]

I sincerely hope to buy a hugely depreciated LS within 2 and a half years!! This car is so underrated

[@davideselvi3906]

I can't tell how much I love this car! Unfortunately it is soooo underrated! But people need to realize this is the best example of luxury sedan which, thanks to the great efficiency of the hybrid system, enables you to save money in the long run! Also, it is characterized by a huge deal of attention to details, especially the Kirico glass trim which makes me understand Lexus engineers and crafters really know how to get things together!! I sincerely hope to buy a used model within 5-6 years! You actually don't get to see many of them here in Italy! In addition, I hope you and your family are staying safe and doing fine during these quite tiresome times! Peace

[@KirkKreifels]

Me and the family are great. Stay safe in Italia

[@imyanigmw]

An immensely thorough review for an immensely thorough vehicle

[@fhrfullhrinc9780]

I have the 500h and love the comfortable ride; specifically the thigh extenders and surprised by the quick takeoff. I just learned about the Hybrid Air Filter that is essential to maintaining the Hybrid battery but was unaware that the standard Lexus Maintenace does not appear to check the filter every year as suggested. The interior is elegant and is going to require me to upgrade my wife's Hyundai to an Lexus.

[@dwightwaller1801]

Hey Kirk! Are most customers who walk into your dealership Leasing or Buying the LS 500? I'm trying to determine which makes more financial sense.

[@JTerry-zl5un]

This will be my next car. Back in '99 I had a 98 Lexus LS that automobile was a great car indeed.

[@UmarReporting]

I love this car. I’m dropping my dentist salary on this baby. Even though I can afford a bmw, Benz and Audi, I’d take Lexus over them all day.

[@KirkKreifels]

Let me know when you get your ls500!

[@braydonnathanael4541]

I know Im asking randomly but does any of you know a trick to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost the account password. I love any assistance you can offer me

[@philipbrady5914]

@Braydon Nathanael Instablaster =)

[@drest.patrick6016]

Smart money

[@diegodeleon8477]

Deuch

[@markusbertolozzi406]

Best hands down.. better than the sclass or bmw 7 series. Can’t wait until I get mine in December!! Great video Champ!

[@KirkKreifels]

Congratulations! You're going to love it.

[@markusbertolozzi406]

Gabriel G don’t worry about about I do with my money please.. you must not have 100k so your going around hating on others.. get off my comments if you don’t have anything nice to say.. better yet you’re not about lexus cars get off this channel. I will not be responding to ignorance again.

[@markusbertolozzi406]

*what

[@KirkKreifels]

I hope you're enjoying your new LS. The LS had a really good third quarter for sales.

[@KirkKreifels]

@Gabriel G Let me know when you get an S7. Those are beautiful vehicles. Also you and Markus need to go have a drink together and realize you have far more in common than your petty car differences. Cheers fellas.

[@kennylai962]

Love the pearl color

[@tropicalstorm339]

I believe this is the 5th generation LS and not 4th as indicated in the video. The first 2 generations (1989-1994 & 1994-2000) were both LS400. The 3rd generation (2000-2006) was LS430. The 4th generation (2006-2017) was LS460 and LS460 L with the LS600h L being added a year later.

[@KirkKreifels]

Iggi Valencia you are right. I usually lump the two LS 400s models together although different. Thanks for the correction!

[@gwgmasterku1669]

Hi, i love Lexus so much. Im about to buy a new LS hybrid. I confuse which color can perfectly fit for this car. Can you help me choose between White or Black. FYI, its for self driving. I love driving my own car. Please guide me betweem those 2 colors. Thanks.

[@KirkKreifels]

Go white if you want your car to look clean most of the time without having to wash it 1-2x a week. Go black if you have the ability to keep it clean. Black looks awesome, but only when it's spotless. If you live in a snow region, get white. I hope that helps.

[@gwgmasterku1669]

@@KirkKreifels Thanks, but i want my car to looks exclusive but also eye-catching. Or maybe sporty. Any feedback 😁

[@KirkKreifels]

@@gwgmasterku1669 f sport in manganese luster.

[@bobbyb.1743]

Have the F-Sport, ‘20, in Atomic Silver - exceptionally beautiful vehicle!

[@TCreatorO]

Fun fact, if you ever run out of gas in the middle of nowhere, you can break the paddle shifters off, and use them to start a fire 🔥 to keep you warm outside🙌

[@kpnitrl38]

Great review of the details. I've watched alot of Lexus LS videos too. Thanks.

[@KirkKreifels]

Troy Howard my pleasure! It's a stunning car.

[@ismailirfanullah4671]

Best full size luxury sedan?

[@docp9469]

Outstanding review...❤

[@markusbertolozzi406]

Hey!!!! Was head room tight in the back with the panoroof? I’m deciding if I should get it tomorrow when I order my car . I’m 6”2 and it was close. What do you think?! R, Markus

[@KirkKreifels]

I didn't notice. I would get the pano sunroof if you'll have company in the back often, otherwise it's not really usable for the driver...unless you enjoy the extra sunlight in the cabin.

[@markusbertolozzi406]

LEXUriouS Kirk ok sir!! I’m going to tomorrow so I will see!!! It’s inch off in the back and half in the front.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video Kirk, just came across it today! love the LS!

[@ArkitektoHardinero]

Exquisite LS 500. stunning car inside & out!

[@hwleitner2009]

Very informative and talented reviewer !

[@lsfanatic5954]

Who drives a LS in ECO mode? I DO! Thanks to this feature, my 15' LWB drives like my 430!

[@dontblame1010]

Thanks man, very well explained..thinking to buy this beauty as used in Saudi

[@garbinator09]

Regarding bumpy ride. I have been researching why manufacturers are infatuated with 20 inch wheels having only 2 inches of rubber which do nothing to absorb BUMPS much less small objects, pot-holes, broken cracked concrete freeway lanes. And small rocks even. These cars are in no way intended to be performance cars, track cars so begs the question? Why NOT a 15 to 16 inch wheel offering large sidewall so as to ABSORB bumps, debris an so on? I have witnessed these tire wheel packages just shatter - think about it folks. There is no space between the air blatter and the aluminum wheel depending on air pressure in the tire. The tire cannot bend or give in (Flex) if struck suddenly at 75 MPH On say the I-40. Another example: If these thin tires are so great! Why don’t 4X4’s use them exclusively? I know why! They cannot absorb rock impacts. Sharp edges of rocks. There IS NO SIDEWALL flex either! The Lexus engineers need desperately to reexamine this serious issue in my humble opinion. $120,000 car mandates this be done now. Screw the run-flats. Waste of consumers $$$

[@charlysandoval7789]

Could you get the executive package added to a used 2018 ls 500 if it's from the dealership?

[@Kevin27182]

One thing I dont like about the center arm rest is that it's not very solid and feels cheap

[@nikolaijones9543]

How’s the Mark Levinson reference system? I only have the ML premium surround in my es350 but apparently the reference system is in a whole other league?

[@KirkKreifels]

Mark Levinson in the ES is far superior to the standard system. If you rarely turn up the volume, then you don't need it 😉

[@nicolasmikah4168]

I saw the two way opening of the armrest on the 1999 Infiniti Q45

[@rocketsurgery1085]

Kirk! just smashed my low mileage black on grey 04 LS 430 into a fence post avoiding a deer. not sweet. fender damage and entire front fascia destroyed.

[@paulbaerwald8055]

O man. So sorry:(

[@bobbyb.1743]

I did the same w/ my ‘08 LS 460. I just bought the F-Sport version of this ‘20. It’s exceeded my expectation and gone a long way toward assuaging my feel8ngs from the loss of my ‘08. Love the lines on the car, gorgeous, not to mention the speed and exceptional suspension. Far superior!

[@markusbertolozzi406]

Need another review champ! 2019!

[@KirkKreifels]

Haha I can arrange that.

[@markusbertolozzi406]

My man!!!! Can’t wait!!!

[@bobbyb.1743]

F-Sport review please!

[@Arel6264]

Porque estas personas no se toman el tiempo de mostrar la iluminación por la noche creo seria muy importante

[@sotirismp2883]

What a beautiful car!

[@KirkKreifels]

quirky it's functional artwork!

[@sotirismp2883]

The designer really made the car beautiful . Also, it will actually work after twenty years without any problems and expensive repairs

[@KirkKreifels]

quirky agree and agree

[@sotirismp2883]

What is the most high mileage lexus you've ever seen on the dealership?

[@KirkKreifels]

The highest mileage I'll see is in the mid 200,000's but I haven't been working very long at Lexus.

[@garbinator09]

The camera functions as a safety check for small children say on a tiny trike-years ago we had two toddlers killed during the course of backing up of the vehicle. Cheers Retired L.E.

[@NA-du5vm]

Points for the Google Pixel 2XL :-) I have the all black one.

[@KirkKreifels]

It's a great phone!!!

[@workoutguru3211]

Do a review of the ambient lighting at night

[@vandamme211]

Dude there are no cars with panoramic sunroof and mechanical shades since 2002 when MB invented it on E211

[@makeamericagreatagain7314]

Beautiful car....

[@joeherrjr]

I can’t figure out why they recessed the touchpad. It is going to collect crumbs, beard hairs, skin flakes, dirt, etc. Another manufacturer, can’t remember which, raised the touchpad, which makes it easier to keep clean.

[@murkage3]

The front... I’m in a trance..

[@High61Way]

refrigerator doors in the 50's had dual hinges

[@BobbyDigital_TheCode]

I drive an LC500 As my daily but I am one failed pregnancy test away from getting an LS500😂

[@Usernotknown21]

The audi a8 has the best interior. But plan too experience that luxury stranded on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. 😁. When it breaks down on you.

[@billfife5324]

Transmissions kicks on low gears are terrible, I bought one made them replace it then took the second one which did the same thing back and traded it on an LX 570, nightmare ordeal

[@KirkKreifels]

Sorry to hear that. The LX 570 is smooth as butter. Good choice.

[@wizardguy14]

On a Lexus???I test drove one of these and the transmission was like butter! Very Smooth and Great Ride!!

[@visionnumber7988]

Not sure what in the world you were driving but I don’t think it was a Lexus lol

[@Thigster]

I test drove a 2019 this year that had the same exact downshift kick you mentioned. It was so dramatic i couldn't believe it so i did another hard pull and when i released the gas it did it again. I told the sales rep about it and he seemed to think it was due to the transmission "learning my driving style" but that's bs. Needless to say i left that particular vehicle in the dust and ultimately bought one from another lexus dealer and this one has been absolutely flawless, save from having to replace one of the brand new run flats after driving over a screw - one tire was nearly 500 bucks but hey, u have to pay to play. That said, any man made machine can have mechanical issues or failures but things like that should not be considered typical or the norm. Most importantly, they should not be ignored.

[@s50201]

“vortex simulator”, for when you want to just pretend to generate a vortex. likewise, lower the car to get in/out so you can work on the ass-to-grass squats.

[@shahrukhabbas7687]

It’s a luxury it’s not going take part in drag race against its European competitors,how much power do you need in today’s world population has increased a lot nobody wants a rocket ship which has to go to mars.

[@bv202]

At 21:21: "your...ASS position"...absolutely makes the whole video

[@bandman639]

I own this car. .outstanding!

[@MartinHannett_]

Straps are for an umbrella.

[@kishankish5438]

LS = king of the luxury full size sedan Gs/ Es = king of the luxury middsize sedan LX= king if the lucury full size suv Gs = king of the luxury midsize sedan Gx= king of the luxury midsize suv Rx = king of the luxury midsize cuv Nx = king of the luxury compact cuv At the end lexus is the king of the luxury segement!!!

[@_VOLUNTEER.]

5ths generation

[@alexdanke133]

Crotch shot, LOL!

[@csr2legend]

STOP WATCHING KZbin ADS! THIS IS TOO ANNOYING!

[@joeherrjr]

Gosling

[@High61Way]

a failure on the lexus level !! test drove this and found the cramped interior a disappointment .low ceiling and now disappointing reliability issues. 2015 Lexus LS460L . here 2010 tundra 4.6

[@Usernotknown21]

Imho. The audi a8 has the best interior

[@jkowalski2756]

This car is so ugly, it should be illegal to keep it on the road.

[@KirkKreifels]

J Kowalski lol to each his own. I don't know how I feel about the styling. I prefer a LS 430, but I'm old school

[@jkowalski2756]

LEXUriouS Kirk - I totally agree. LS430 was a really nice car.

[@KirkKreifels]

J Kowalski I just shot a review on one today. First time in one...it was nearly perfect in every way I care about.

[@mohammedshaker9576]

What A hater

[@omarcarnegie7614]

You fucking hater fuck you 🖕🖕