Can a big Lexus be fun?

Matt takes the Lexus LS460 F-Sport in the one place you'll probably never see one: the canyons. Time to find out if Lexus's newest full size luxury car is deserving of its F-Sport badge.

[@2005jgkay]

Lexus best cars Ever built..

[@car-mazing]

Agreed.

[@dragospahontu]

Yup

[@bryanhvrks1821]

I’m in the market, should I buy?

[@jamesstephenson2346]

@@bryanhvrks1821 ....yes

[@3riyaz]

I own a lexus and I will never go to any other brand. Lexus for life.

[@dragospahontu]

Jdm for life

[@dragospahontu]

@COVID-19 Seattle true that, it's crazy that they are one of the few companies that make a car that good.

[@beniaminsg]

Even Rolls Royce?

[@AndrewPruteanu]

@@beniaminsg nooo those have horrible reliability, maintenance is expensive, really expensive to own

[@jamesstephenson2346]

@@beniaminsg rolls are complete junk. Beautiful cars, fantastic ride (actually kinda fun to drive too) but junk.

[@donkeydicked]

LS 460 in Australia... Simply superb I'll never buy anything but a big Lexus ... Worlds best engineering and build quality

[@Trades46]

The beauty about Lexus reliability is unlike that of parent company Toyota, Lexus cars are about as complicated in luxury and tech as its European counterparts. Making a Corolla reliable vs. a Focus is easy; there's simply not much to break in the Corolla. Making a LS460 reliable vs. a 750i is harder once you account for all the millions of power adjusters, electronic this & than, sensors, radar, motors and all the things luxury cars are expected to have. Yet that's what Lexus does and continues to do. This alone is why I hold Lexus in the same regard as Mercedes, Audi and BMW. IMO Acura and Lincoln doesn't even come close.

[@ricspusk]

Trades46 focus is just as uncomplicated as a corolla u piece if shit

[@Trades46]

Wow you are salty. Don't get me wrong I actually driven a Focus twice as a rental and I would love to own one...but the Powershift 6spd DCT is a sore spot and the MyFordTouch in the pre-2017 models are glitchy with no real solution from Ford.

[@sxt35cchurtf73]

old acura was cool 😎

[@jamesstephenson2346]

@@sxt35cchurtf73 new Acura is cool too.

[@jamesstephenson2346]

Acura is just as good as lexus. They simply don't make a car to compare to the ls, rc, etc. But the gs, es, is, etc? They are matched by acura

[@WowzaBoyz]

First gen LS was so refined, sometimes I would accidentally lock the car into 2nd gear and I wouldn't even notice until I passed 65 mph and I start to hear the engine

[@farson69]

The cabin is crazy quiet!

[@kmoney6047]

LOL at the Cadillac comment. I remember reading a passage in the book 'Lexus: The Relentless Pursuit' about how GM bought some of the first LS400s and disassembled them to see what they could learn. Their engineers basically concluded that GM could never hope to build a car remotely close to the same quality. Hopefully that has changed...

[@jimbosliceatlanta]

Lol. GM hasn’t improved

[@jamesstephenson2346]

@@jimbosliceatlanta yes they have. They still aren't great, but they are better.

[@ahuman9864]

Cadillac has come a long way since their dreadful devilles and northstars. Some good styling, some great power plants…. But there’s something about owning a car that’s put together by people who don’t do drugs or drink beer on their breaks that I like.

[@audioadventurer6892]

I drive a 92 LS400. Had it for 5 years, I'm the second owner. Apart from regular services it's never been into the shop. That's a 22 year old V8 that's never had a breakdown or mechanical failure. 240,000km on the clock and it doesn't miss a beat. Starts first time every time. Purrs like a kitten until you mash the pedal. Up to 2500rpm it's whisper quiet. Anything over 3500 RPM and it starts to sounds like a sports car. My only complaint is because it's so quiet and smooth I always think I'm driving slower than I really am.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Audio Adventurer PERFECTLY SAID I ALWAYS SAY THAT ABOUT MY 2006 Lexus LS430 I OWN DRIVES FAST BUT SO WHISPER QUEIT AND SMOOTH CAN’T TELL MOST OF THE TIMES PERFECT CAR TO GET TICKETS IN IF NOT CAREFUL I GUESS THATS WHY SOME PEOPLE WHO DROVE LEXUS LS SAY IT’S BORING WITH NO SOUL BECAUSE U CAN’T FEEL THE SPEED MOST OF THE TIMES OR HEAR THE ENGINE LOL BUT I LOVE MINES AND NEVER GETTING RID OF IT 😎

[@TheSmokingTire]

I really think a low-boost supercharger from TRD would do wonders for this car.

[@frankkirkman5994]

Can you get the same TRD package like you can for the tundra and tscomas? That would be really sweet. Lexus is really overlooked I think for the performance of their cars.

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

Won’t the transmission get worn out thou?

[@GHOSTJERKER]

I agree, the first gen LS revolutionized the industry... That is much harder to do these days . Great wave to the passer by, keeping the burnout classy!

[@slickrickbawss]

He keeps saying how slow it is, yet the car does 0-100 in 5.5 seconds... that's pretty fucking quick for a big car

[@slickrickbawss]

5.5 v8 versus a 4.6 v8? Obviously it'll be quicker...

[@slickrickbawss]

***** That makes sense. Probably too civilised to notice that you're launching

[@michaelduong3852]

or it could be because the power comes in so linear that it doesn't feel as quick. because i know that a turbo car feels quick because of the sudden quick in the back from the turbo kicking in even though i know i ain't going to be faster than a lot of cars on the road.

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

My sister 👩 owned the all wheel drive 2013 f sport and the fastest it could do was 5.9seconds. Not 5.5

[@TheSmokingTire]

We drove a 2012 STI and hated it. We didn't make a video with it because we'd spend the whole time trashing the car and probably never get another subaru press car again. The new Accord is actually pretty nice. I drove one for a few minutes and was surprised (V6/Manual).

[@umaxen0048]

Yepp, I drove one of these from Munich to Barcelona and WTF ! I was driving 200KPH or 120 MPH at only 3000 RPM ! It felt like I was driving 60 MPH ! SHAT ! I have a 2005 ES330 and the ONLY THING that has EVER broken (kind of) was the alternator at 130,000 miles. It didn't really break, it just started making noise while I was driving from FL to AZ. I pulled over at PEP Boys and bought a lifetime warranty alternator and replaced it MYSELF in under 30 minutes with the tools provided in the tool kit. I needed a bolt wrench and a tightening wrench. BOOM ! and I can't even fix a chain on a bike. Beautifully engineered.

[@davecroteau]

i can confirm the reliability i have just changed the altenator on my 1991 sc400 and it was the original one of the car so it lasted 23 years, i think it's awesome.

[@Breezy_Outside]

Dave Croteau that’s fuckin amazing. No other brand is doing that

[@d1sturb3d119]

Same changed my 92 SC400's alternator 3 years ago. From 1992 to 2017 is a pretty solid run. Autozone alternator failed in 1 year

[@texasBMXer]

Damn! Matt Farah's million mile Lexus looks good. A million miles on a 2013 is impressive, the man must drive a lot.

[@smithraymond09029]

texasBMXer I don't think many people got the joke (although I did).

[@Ara198826]

texasBMXer it is matt's million mile Lexus

[@WVTougeRacer]

His million mile Lexus is a 1993 I'm pretty sure

[@gRosh08]

@@WVTougeRacer 92

[@littledeel]

texasBMXer you’re dumb

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Guy in the red pickup must be going "What the fuck!?"

[@noezzi]

My mom got hit in an RX300, rolled over 3 times, survived without a scratch, then 2 weeks later bought the RX330, and now owns a RX350. The car saved her life, now I own a GS350, im Lexus for life, the 460 L is my next car in about 2 years. Great vid BTW.

[@CLSGL]

+noezzi Did you ever get the 460 f??

[@noezzi]

+Brad Doan My GS350 was totaled in a flood in Virginia Beach a few months after the original comment, I recieved a great deal on a 2010 CLS63 and took it. Im trading in my wifes 14' Altima for a 2015 IS350 in june. One can never tell the future!

[@M855A1]

so do you have a 460 f yet?

[@crxracer805]

Have you gotten the LS460 yet?

[@dangerouscookie4790]

Got the LS yet?

[@TheSmokingTire]

The top-tier Lexus's feel very well built and engineered to last. While no car will ever feel as over-engineered as the original LS, this car offers just the right amount of tech, luxury, and finesse for the right price.

[@Spyder423]

My dad has this car and it has been his favorite LS yet!

[@TheSmokingTire]

I can't find any flaws in it, besides what I mentioned (lack of power). Have you driven it? If so, what are the flaws you've pointed out from driving it?

[@TheSmokingTire]

That's what I mean. Nothing. Not a piece of trim, not a loose hose, not an alignment, not a single thing of any kind has broken on any of the cars. Plenty of cars will "make it" to 200,000, or even 400,000 miles, but to own five versions of a car, from 1999 to 2011, and never requiring even the smallest little repair is extraordinary.

[@north5103]

My grandfather bought an LS430 brand new back in 2003 and had it up until now in 2022. The only thing that failed was the cheap AutoZone battery. It ran, drove, and performed perfectly up until they sold it this year. To date I have never driven a more comfortable or quiet car. Truly one of the best cars ever made.

[@Whotta]

Lol waves at the passing car as hes doing a big ass burnout in a lexus lmao

[@smithraymond09029]

Current owner of a 91 LS400, I can easily say I will NEVER buy another brand again. LS for life!

[@ja2022]

smithraymond09029 I got a 97 LS400 and I absolutely love it. I put the ls430 5 spoke wheels on it and made the paint a mono tone darkish grey. Got 184k miles and I plan to keep it for past 300k.

[@SlottiexBob]

I know that feeling. You kind of feel invincible, just knowing that you have a car that will last well into 400-500k with just simple maintenance plus that non-interfence v8 that's toyota with love lol.

[@WowzaBoyz]

+slottie Bob foster exactly, I redline my car all the time and my friends are like "damn you're gonna blow your engine" and I'm like "lol k"

[@JozoMafijozo]

Lexus is one of the best looking cars and quality is on the best level.

[@TheSmokingTire]

There is a written review on our site about the GS350 F-Sport and it's very impressive handling characteristics.

[@BrandonDmv]

they dont break because toyota makes them lol

[@yousefalkhudair4420]

Harlow TheWolf u r beautiful

[@dragospahontu]

U r beautiful

[@etherjoe505]

nice review man ... I remember my grandpa's 92 LS400. Nice ride for sure and uber-quiet especially for the era.

[@HavingFun247]

Love my Lexus ...never had issus ..great cars ,great suspension ...

[@afa6361]

Once a Lexus LS owner, everything else looks cheap.

[@neeravreddy9360]

***** i had an ls now i own an s class... i wont look back to an ls ever again

[@afa6361]

Neerav Reddy Wait for few months until it breaks down.

[@neeravreddy9360]

im a bmw tech i take good care of my cars l\\

[@merc32bst]

Thanks for the good videos matt , check for new ones everyday lol .

[@desislayer8790]

first vehicle was a previa 91 , Gs300 98 now a ls430 04.. love them more then my gf.. don't tell her that 😂

[@chrisoconnor3119]

I owned a 01 ls430 and it was the finest car i have been in. I have owned over 30 cars. Next purchase is Lexus either way.

[@TheSmokingTire]

You're right, it wouldn't be the most exciting thing ever. I tend to drive cars as they are intended to be driven. When I drive a fast car, I go fast. When I drive a luxury car, I drive above the speed limit, but the limits of these cars are much lower (unless you have an airfield on which to drift a Bentley, a la JC). And Chris is an extremely talented driver, so he can take whatever risks he wants with his life and his cars. I will drift on a track or a skidpad, never on a public road.

[@alyalnaboodah6170]

Hey @TheSmokingTire (Matt), I really appreciate the hard work you put into your videos/reviews, its because of you I ordered an LS 600h F-Sport, I was hoping/wondering if you'll be making a review on it soon. Thanks Aly

[@xFWWONGx]

It is so amazing to read all the comments posted in this video on the reliability of Lexus cars and even stick with Lexus for life... this is the brand confidence that Lexus & Toyota have ever established globally. Currently, I owed a 2014 RX350, 1997 Prado, 1992 Celica GT4, 1997 Celica GT4 right now. None of them disappointed me till today. So I am going to get 1 LS460L (year 2014) next if I have ever find a good low mileage to keep next.

[@alpha7ization]

I bought a 95 GS in 2004 with 60 k miles, 10 years later the car now has 200 k . I agree with this guy these cars especially the first generation ones are probably the best built cars in the history of cars. The only major problem was I had to put in a new radiator and harmonic balancer. Other than that it continues to run very smooth and quiet,

[@TheSmokingTire]

they make the f sport in a hybrid too? never seen one of those.

[@Price1906]

I consider the 2013 LS as a mid-cycle refresh. Completely redesign interior and a half design on the exterior. Still impressed with the LSF (AWD). It has made the list for a possible future purchase.

[@TheSmokingTire]

That's if you take an average, which isn't entirely accurate, especially when you consider the fact that she STILL OWNS all five Lexus's. The oldest, a 1999, has 150,000 miles. The newest, a 2011, has just 10,000 miles. There's also a 2002, 2005, and 2008 model in there with between 40,000 and 90,000 miles. Putting that many miles on that many cars and having ZERO issues of any kind, is incredible. I'm not saying they are all just running, but that none have needed a single thing.

[@b.g.d.1776]

One time i was at a lexus dealership and they a Ls400 one of the earliest ones and it has over 500,000 miles with no issues on the carfax. Amazing.

[@theguy1224]

Another awesome video matt. Just wondering what model oakley sunglasses are those? I Wanna get the same one lol

[@TheSmokingTire]

Why do I need to talk about the appearance of a car when I have all this pretty video of it so you can decide on your own if you like how it looks? It's not like what I think of a car's looks will affect what you think of a car's looks...

[@durango007na]

Great review Matt, now my question is...do you think the sport package is worth it over a standard ls460? And how does it compare when driven?

[@SaintNick289]

Answered a lot of my questions about this car from a real-life perspective THANKS! Where can one get those sunglasses?

[@raycordero01]

Awesome report!!!! Lexus is an Top relaiblitly Champ!!!!!! Built quality is awesome!!!! You are awesome sir! Please, more Lexus cars review!!! God bless you, Sir!

[@HackZiLLaQ8]

this is the best Lexus LS review I found on youtube..I'm still punching the like button on my Ipad

[@nastraightsix]

Great shot at the end!

[@Honja999]

Love my 05 ls430 so much, was a dream car of mines and now I'm driving one 😃 And now I got an RCF

[@TheSmokingTire]

"Just a Lexus" is a good thing when it comes to dealing with maintaining and repairing these cars. My family has also owned a Mercedes S500, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, BMW 750Li, and Audi Q7 TDI. Any of those cars individually has had more problems than my family's six Lexus's combined.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Mercedes S500 transmission locked up three times, rendering the car immobile, within first 10,000 miles. Porsche Cayenne Turbo blew hoses off every few months. BMW 7-series we've bent 4 wheels, had ABS lights come on, check engine lights, and chewed through tires. Audi Q7 TDI steering wheel adjuster keeps breaking.

[@Johno530]

Nice review Matt! Would be cool to do a behind the scenes of your guys camera set ups. That chase car looks like and Audi.

[@cleanunderscoreme]

Good review! A nice, solid, and reliable car/sedan. I too agree that it could do with a bit more HP/Torque considering the F-Sport badge.

[@ecorico22]

i've been watching your reviews for a while matt, and ...i must say...i really look forward to watching your reviews no matter what the car is. i can tell when you get pissed off at a car and when you genuinely love what you're driving (like that beast of a supra). so overall keep it up. who knows maybe one day ill be lucky enough to hang with you and shoot some pool

[@austinblair2057]

I have a es and despite people calling it a old man car it still surprises them when it pulls away

[@DJNMTX]

Austin Blair I drive a 99 Es for past 7 years. Hve had the common 1mz problems repaired but overall at 275,000 miles and still will track down freeway at triple digit speeds very comfortably! I love mine. I’m thinking of going 1st gen GX to get off the ground but my Es is with me for life.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Very easy: use your left foot on the brake, just enough pressure to keep the car from rolling but not jammed on the floor. Turn off traction control all the way, use maximum sport setting, and mat the throttle. Balance the throttle with your right foot and the brake with your left foot.

[@licarcar]

love all these one take videos. keep them coming pls. brilliant car btw, who would thought tat a lexus handles better than the german rivals.

[@addanametocontinue]

Very good, honest, objective review. Thanks!

[@mikldude9376]

nice review , I want one.

[@TheSmokingTire]

no, hers are AWD. But I did in my old LS400 a couple times.

[@MrJeChou]

Matt, would you go for the IS or the LS with the F Sport package? Seems to me that the LS might not need it...

[@vqpwr]

Awesome review!

[@sweetcougar]

I really do miss my 93 LS 400. Amazing car!

[@TheSmokingTire]

That's fine, and you roll the dice if you do. I've owned German, Japanese, and American cars, and though I've enjoyed driving the German cars the best, they have all been at the dealer for something besides service, which has usually left me stranded on the side of the road. American cars are very dependable, but little trim pieces break all the time, and the Japanese cars have never had issues of any kind.

[@ifatwong]

Very nice review.

[@mikes6970]

Got a 2010 GS460 ... rear wheel drive (cheaper to maintain ) 342 hp but easy to uptune ... 140km ... $11000 nz ... had about 5 lexus and a mk3 supra 7mgte ... 550hp ... toyota /lexus al the way .. used to love the old quad cam 4litre coupes .. 92 ... i had (think only abt 1000 made ) brought it in 95 $35k nz the all wheel steer model ... plus the gs460 between 08-13 rare as .. 1616 units only made for world market ...

[@TheSmokingTire]

Yes, Coco is such a sweetheart. I love her. She looks like a cartoon character but is incredibly articulate, kind, and smart.

[@deadbeatproz]

Just bought a 2008 Lexus LS 460L. This car parks it self. Reminds me of a caddy, Benz, bimmer all in one. Super cool car. Bought it for 9k.

[@TheSmokingTire]

As we don't get that engine and drivetrain here in the US, I have to make the argument that those problems are unique to that drivetrain and probably don't apply to gas powered Lexus's (in my experience).

[@ridgezero]

great review matt.

[@DocTaRED]

Excellent review...I like that you pointed out is nobleness when compared to the S-Class or 7-Series. Not that most owners will be toss these things around but it certainly edge there.

[@esaedvik]

I snickered at "it's not hugely powerful" :D Gorgeous ride. I recently saw a really gorgeous white CT200h that turned my head a bit towards hybrids.

[@TwoHawksHunting]

Thanks for the honest review. I briefly text drove a 2013 Lexus GS F Sport. It had the cranberry interior and dark gray exterior with all the bells and whistles. It also had the same touchy breaks. IMO, Lexus is still making some very nice looking and reliable vehicles. I have a 1992 SC 400 and it is still running strong and looking good. The only problem now is Lexus no longer makes certain replacement parts for this car.

[@BCFB007]

I think that if Lexus took the V10 engine from the LFA and stuck it into the LS, then it would be more than capable enough to compete against its AMG Mercedes and BMW M counterparts.

[@shark11175]

So reliable so smooth so beautiful

[@TheStallion234]

Matt, what would you think about Lexus using their 600h L hybrid powertrain (438 hp) and applying it to this trim to save a few bucks in development of a different engine? Still not on the same level as the the German counterparts but more punch than the 386 it has. Would it be too heavy?

[@joshkim3644]

Is the chase/cam car in this review the a5 or the rs5???? I saw the reflection from the car...

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam19]

Cool review matt ..yup i am a happy owner of a 2009 lexus ls460 shortwheelbase...from malaysia..

[@That.Car-Guy]

Will you guys be doing a review of the new IS 350 F-Sport?

[@maplefreak64]

The voice of Matt is clear. It is audible as told completely in the living room.

[@TheSmokingTire]

It's more joystick than mouse, but there is a mouse arrow on the screen that the joystick controls.

[@junnutube]

How DO you do burnouts with automatic transmission ? :D never driven one so I have no idea with manual it's piece of cake

[@ksproul93]

What is your favourite car of all time? Will you ever be reviewing a tuned ford gt or saleen s7?

[@jonen9494]

Did you use the RS5 as a camera car? :P Saw the LED lights reflection..

[@GrandHuevotes]

good review. it would be cool to see what you thought of my car if you drove it down stunt. im up there all the time with my e46 330i manual with subtle modifications! rock on though. i always show my friends your reviews. up there with chris harris and top gear but better because you speak to the people. it would be nice if you reviewed older cars too. interesting because there weren't these kind of reviews as little as 5 yrs ago

[@ModernDayMixtapes]

Matt, you might not remember as this was posted almost three years ago, but did you switch the car to "Sport S" or "Sport S+" mode. In the video you said you put the car into the former which doesn't actually alter settings for the steering or suspension, just throttle.

[@dar2740]

These one take reviews are getting really good. The grill actually looks pretty decent on that version.

[@rainofthepast]

this guy know a lot about cars , and so do his mom , 5 cars !! respect

[@fab3032]

Very good review

[@samvaeth1423]

Matt, I really enjoy these one takes.

[@bethyoung8646]

Best. I’ve had the 2003. 430 I had the 2003 for 13 years. And I now have the 13 and I’m loving this LS 460. It’s 10 years old now just hit 80,000 miles.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I don't know reliability ratings for the current 5-series, but the TL's are very solid. Maybe a bit bland in how they drive, but definitely solid, reliable, proven cars.

[@zrider3704]

This is a great vehicle I've had many Lexus and for the price you can't go wrong

[@TedCutTheCheese]

@TheSmokingTire Only minor problem was the windshield wipers didnt run that smooth. But that was after 10 years in Canadian winters were it gets to -40 quite often. And weather was the cause of it not working as well as it should. Put a Lexus through those conditions and see if theres any problems.

[@CLSGL]

hey can you tell me what this song is? Beautiful video by the way! Subscribed

[@HermannWolflEssert]

Matt, I think the last time I saw you this excited was with the Hennessey Venom GT!

[@jeamelagger]

best looking Lexus of this generation by a long way

[@cbcsmithers]

The interior I think has come along SO well as compared with the equivalent LS from six years ago like my dad currently has. In particular, the dash looks better - the fit and finish was never a problem, but Lexus never had a particular theme or motif when designing the LS. Here, like you said, they do. And Matt, yes, I agree with you about the XTS. Perhaps $78,995 base or something.

[@kidmars93swagg]

I would love to own a Ls430 ,how are those when it comes to reliability ?

[@TheSmokingTire]

While there are certain models available in Europe only and other models are available in the US only, if the same model is sold both in Europe and the US it's going to be the same car. Of course some people will have problems with cars, and others won't, but I was drawing from personal experience with that statement. And no, I won't ever film a UGR car.

[@sfbayak]

Simply love it. While your in the middle of the road doing a burnout you waive to on coming motorist.

[@SAlshehhi20]

I own LS460 2013 its really quite and smooth but what i don't like is the breaking other than that it's a great car.