Everything Wrong With This $1000 Lexus LS400!

[@BornInBosnia]

This is the car that made germans step up their game.

[@SVTPalacios]

Their cars are still trash

[@lild3838]

@@SVTPalacios just dont buy their high performamce or sport cars, and you will do just fine

[@805fillmore]

@@lild3838 same could be said of American cars

[@MrREAPERsz]

@@805fillmore American cars are at least easier to fix

[@89five3five]

@@SVTPalacios for a brief period in the 90s the German cars were a lot better. The BMW e39 and e38 were near bullet proof compared to models that came after.

[@Warpedsmac]

I've had mine for 24 years...you couldnt own a better car. Check reliability rates on US vehicles...LS400 is number 1 of ALL TIME!!!

[@forc3ofxf3ar51]

Warpedsmac I love my LS....

[@chrisoconnor3119]

Possibly best car ever built.

[@michaeldavila8627]

I'd get one if it wasn't for the MPG.

[@BadaBing.UCF30]

@@michaeldavila8627 I was actually going to sell mine, then gas prices plummeted. Couldn't be a better time to own a japanese landyacht, only downside is not being able to actually drive it.

[@ingacarr4470]

Yess

[@Obisp2]

Scotty would be proud of you.

[@Obisp2]

الشريف العبدلي 💯

[@16YOPC]

@@Obisp2 These are the Only Toyota's he says not to buy.

[@ninstendo1416]

@@16YOPC hes stupid for saying that tbh i see them selling for like 4k with almost 300k miles on them. They are great cars

[@mr.professor4603]

Ninstendo my brother bought one for 500 bucks under 140k miles. And it’s in perfect shape

[@ninstendo1416]

@@mr.professor4603 thats the craziest steal ever honestly

[@mightyjoeyoung9741]

I have a 1998 LS 400 I've been driving since I was 16. I'm 27 and still love this car and can't get rid of it. I have almost 300k miles on it. They actually go past a million miles and people just get rid of them around 500k just because they want a new one. I really want a truck, but I cannot get rid of the reliability and drive quality of this car. Plus it has sentimental value bc my mom got it for me and she passed 7 years ago. She got a deal on it used when it was 10 years old. If I have a son, I want him to drive this car. I'm going to run it until the wheels fall off. I also heard a rumor from a guy that worked at toyota that if you put 1 million miles on this car that Lexus will give you a current version model of the car possible in exchange for your million mile car. Not sure how true that is. Btw, that is a tiny sun visor.

[@matt7iron]

Im thinking about buying a used 1998 ls 400 with 160,000, i hear the spark plugs are hard to change, you get yours tuned up, these cars have old distributor caps.

[@static_ls4004]

@@matt7iron The 98-00 are Coil on plug, not distributor

[@DevonDavies-p7f]

Have you had a lot of expensive mechanical repairs like engine or transmission or just regular also have you taken it on any road trips recently?

[@vel6979]

1000 for that is a absolute steal. You got lucky on that

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Luck.

[@th-mo8fq]

The reason the heated seats in LS400 do not work well is because the leather is non perforated. They improve the heated seats in the LS430 with perforated seats

[@44altecz]

perforated seats were on the Coach edition LS400

[@jamalwalker2104]

@@44altecz yep

[@DanBakeriep4u]

Got my 99 lexus ls 400 with 90,000 for $1000 and runs great! 175, 000 on it now. Replacing valve cover tomorrow. Replaced Front sir suspension with traditional. Averaging 21 miles per gallon on regular gas. Most comfortable drive ever.

[@javiertorre7396]

I bought a running and driving 1991 Lexus LS 400 today with 190k miles for 1k, best part was the oem phone in the center console

[@jaycustom21]

Fuck yea...nice ride bro 👌

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

Timing belt will cost you $2000. Don't tell us it's already been done.

[@flyinmanatee118]

Update us.

[@stevengomez8304]

Or get some toyota parts only stupid people would pay that much for a timing belt

[@joeteejoetee]

Most young people these days have never seen an Analog Cell-Phone before. It's like a "Brick Phone", but completely integrated into the sound system.

[@jeronunkoffunk9437]

Hey beautiful, always a big fan of the LS 400 since I worked as a porter for the Lexus dealer here in Michigan. By the way FIY it is a 4.0 liter v8 , and around 01/02' it became the 4.3 v8 hence the the model name LS 430, so your model number denotes your engine in liters example, GS 300 3.0 liter inline 6, es300 3.0 v6 , sc 400 4.0 v8. But anyhow, and congrats man considering an LS after having many other used cars , those have been one of my favorite cars of all times thanx for sharing

[@stevengomez8304]

Get me a job lol

[@eimotheyogi6187]

What are your opinions on the 1991 LS 400 V8... I was given one, it runs fairly well but needs a paint job, maybe an oxygen sensor, and some bodywork. Any ideas what to look out for mechanically in the future?

[@adeelcyril3339]

Yep, I own an 98 LS400 and it’s an absolute marvel of Japanese luxury engineering. It’s my daily driver for over 15 years. Zero problems.

[@yubacity0145]

Do you still have it?

[@TonySkafidas]

Lol, ECT stands for Electronically Controlled Transmission. Also, the 400 on back stands for the displacement which is 4.0 liter

[@rogerprice3239]

Electronic controlled traction

[@demetriusjohnson3677]

These are some of the best car cars ever made. Style,power, luxury.U can't beat that. I really want the 430 LS 2007 model

[@B2stunt1]

2007 is a ls460 the ls430 last year is 2006.

[@h214suiiii]

Mr B2stunt if he’s American sometimes they have cars it that have an extra year for a certain model Say this ls430 was discontinued in 06 in most places but in America probably 07

[@B2stunt1]

@@h214suiiii im American i have last last model year. That is a 2006. 2007 was the first ls460

[@h214suiiii]

Mr B2stunt oh okay my bad I just know north america sometimes has an extra year of a production car say over Europe or Asia Thanks for the information though How is your ls430??

[@ethanmccoy1680]

@@h214suiiii my ls430 runs incredible someone actually just hit me and she still runs like a dream dispite it I have to fix it myself but it’s just so smooth and comfortable it’s incredible and they are very torque

[@alancruz511]

Just bought mine yesterday, for $900!! It has 208k miles on it but it still runs like a dream! Obviously has minor issues but I couldn’t be happier!

[@EddieX]

Wow congrats!!

[@nefariouscj9791]

Just some info. The back seats don't fold down because the gas tank is behind them. The gas tank is in between the rear seats and the trunk. Just think about that for the size of the rear seats and the size of the trunk and they still managed to fit the gas tank between them hahaha.

[@arekingi]

That actually is indeed a tiny third sun visor. Seems stupid till the day the sun just so happens to be shining between the roof and mirror. Also, familiarize yourself with the cruise control toggle stick, its amaaaazing

[@geoffbell166]

A new Toyota Hilux has the same cruise control,if it works good why change it...

[@johnpro2847]

$1000 is just the starting price of expenditure .luxo cars can be quite expensive when parts fail ..and they usually do. I hope to get a decent Lexus soon...possibly the most reliable of the older luxury cars.

[@bikergamersoldierspy533]

I bought my LS400 3 months ago. It's also a 1998 model, but here in the UK they ALL came out with the touchscreen unit. I paid the equivalent of around $1.750, and since then had to weld the roof as it rains a lot here and it rusted through just above the windscreen. New windscreen was installed too, some new trims etc. A bill of about $1.300. Then 2 weeks later the alternator and battery died the same day. New battery and rebuilt alternator set me back around $250. Considering that a good example would cost around $5.000 here, I call that a win. The only thing that needs done now is the backlight on a couple of small LCD's around the Sat-Nav, but I know a guy who said he would do the full LED conversion of all buttons and LCD's for around $120. Not bad at all.

[@machedari]

Most of the time when the alternators go bad on these cars its due to the PS pump leaking. Hope its not the case on yours.

[@bikergamersoldierspy533]

@@machedari Yeah, heard about it. Not the case, thankfully.

[@machedari]

Ok thank God that isnt the case. I found an oil leak on my 98 yesterday and was scared thinking its the ps fluid but its engine oil. Its good that its not the ps pump but its still not good because it could be the valve cover gaskets, oil pump, cam seals or something wasnt tightened properly. Wish me luck.

[@bikergamersoldierspy533]

@@machedari Indeed, good luck. I, on the other hand, have just discovered that my roof liner still gets moist when it rains heavily. Which here in Scotland is the case almost every day right now. Will be going back to the garage soon to see what the hell happened.

[@machedari]

DAWID MCADAM Oh no ! I hope you get that sorted without it hitting your wallet. I wonder if the leak has to do with the sunroof. These cars are the best when theyre running but a pain when they need repair. If it makes you feel any better I left mine in the shop today for that oil leak and had to get a ride home.

[@fredrosser9328]

Hey Eddie, I got my 1000 lexus ls400 a few days before Christmas. It was missing a few pieces that I've found/replaced. Been driving it every since. Thanks for sharing your story..

[@fredrosser9328]

Hey guys, I'm about to take the same leap. $1000.00 1999 lexus ls400. Sitting 268, 000 miles. Told it only needs an alternator. I may do a video once acquired.

[@elpepito957]

That's a smart man right there.

[@emeyer6963]

Making me miss my 95'.Great cars

[@Advanced_Arch_Way]

Those horse running in the backround thou.

[@machedari]

Your strut bar bushings are probably worn out at that mileage. You can either swap bushings or buy the strut bars.

[@p_enta5012]

The mirror controls on this 98' model are the same on my brand new LX 570

[@plsniper]

Wow. That trunk is HUGE! I had a 98 Infiniti Q45, very similar to a Lexus, but for some reason the trunk was small. It looked big on the outside, but opening it was a jaw dropper.

[@PhillyDee215]

Cool video😎I'm actually buying this car this week

[@valenciapatman9852]

They are great cars I have a 1994 that I bought for $2,000 for years ago and it is still running good for me.

[@tomdipasquale9633]

My 2004 Lexus RX has got 223,000 miles on it. Starts every time!! Best car I’ve owned!

[@hattieclark6490]

I have a 1990 Lexus ls400 I'm the second owner had it for 15 years she has the original transmission and engine that's my baby she has 289456 on it rides excellent to be 32 years old the 1990 was the first LS 400 came out .

[@DigitalBathInAZ]

12:30 You know the name of the Lexus model, so you know the displacement of your engine in liters.

[@richardking3681]

I got the same color ‘98! 227k and going strong.

[@someone7773]

Is there any black wheel covers suggestions you have? Been looking everywhere. Or can you spray paint the rims?

[@samaccurso]

My everyday driver is a 98' lexus gs400 with 197k miles, I've had it for 8 yrs. now, best car I've ever owned.

[@squirralien1863]

I was waiting for the drive test and review,, great buy, We have a 93 LS400 in very nice condition, it has done about 320k kms which I think is just under 200k miles. Still drives beautifully but soon it will need a new starter motor, now that is not something to look forward to, it is under the inlet manifold so all the middle of the motor has to come off the top and the starter motor is deep down inside. I am sure they did that to make people like me very happy,,,, not. but well worth fixing and bringing up to a high standard regardless of the mileage. Hope you enjoy it and keep it a long time.

[@moonshinefuel]

The base 1uzfe is extremely strong, fully forged crank forged rods, they'll take 1000 hp with proper upgrades built on top of the block as these engine blocks were built with expressed approval for Indy car races which never actually happened on the Toyota project at the time back then, so here is where they landed in the big luxury LS 400's. Basically it explains why the starter is where it is for the most part, it's origination was a race bred design, tamed down to fit nicely in luxury cars.

[@charlesm.9858]

Nice!! You could totally fix that up to last forever!! Very nice!!!

[@esotericallyrhea]

I just bought one. 1997 Ls400. Ot only has 90, 000 miles on it. Everything looks like it was pampered. Looking at this to know whats wrong with yours to compare. I put pics on my Instagram if anyone wants to look. My only issue is no Bluetooth no aux jack. A 7 CD changer in...the glove box r above it rather. And a Phone in the arm rest. Imma watch now to see if you got a phone too. Yea..A/C is cold and runs over dips and bumps smoothly too!

[@martinsivek9802]

great video guys!

[@treycen2785]

now in 2021 the cheapest one is 3k 😕

[@steve58407]

We’ll done video. Very nice car. It looks like you got a great deal. I’d recommend doing the timing belt and water pump service unless you confirm it has been done recently. Enjoy your travels in the ne plus ultra luxury car. I’ve had my 99 LS400 for nine years and I still really like it.

[@Neighbor10]

The little thing above the mirror Is a sun shade. I have 1996 Lexus LS400

[@iluvmoshing5216]

Possibly gotcha beat. Got my girl a 2003 LS430 with 80,000 miles for $1500. Straight stole this car. It’s an absolute dream of a car.

[@DevonDavies-p7f]

Have you had to replace the engine or transmission?

[@gradyeger]

Love Collins LS! I’ve got a 95 that is a hoot.

[@chancebuck9227]

Wow I could make almost an identical video! Mine is a 97, it was handed down to the daughter who bought a new car, and it had 251k when I bought it a couple months ago. I’ve replaced the headlight assembly and driver side mirror ($25 total at pick n pull) and it needs valve adjustment and gaskets and I’m going to reseal the power steering pump. When I went to look at it, the power steering leak appeared to be a front main seal leak which I think really helped with negotiation. I’ve put about 3,000 miles on it since and it’s still doing great

[@yotamayne4820]

He's gonna love doing the starter job on it

[@Iraqveteran-ke6qu]

Damon Douglas easy peasy.

[@forc3ofxf3ar51]

Damon Douglas it’s really not that difficult, just time consuming.

[@mcbride991]

im doing mine right now. not that bad honestly. and id rather get annoyed doing it for a few days (the right way) versus paying the 1000+

[@forc3ofxf3ar51]

Monster agreed, just take ur time man. I went ahead and replaced valve covers while I was under there, adds 20 extra minutes but worth it

[@mcbride991]

FORC3OFX F3AR I’m pressure washing my intake/throttle , replacing hoses, a few gaskets , and since I leaked all my coolant I may be to the wrecking yard to get another radiator. Since the top of mine dry seeps.

[@saucekatoosh8664]

I need help with the 1993 ucf10 power steering pump replacement! Please recommend the best video for me I beg you

[@larryhill1192]

Finest cars ever made

[@snowboarder2017]

Hell of a deal, I've been looking for a good one too. Greetings from Saginaw!

[@esotericallyrhea]

That tool box is missing in my slot...hahaha that sounded funny🤦🏽imma shut up and watch now🤣

[@montrealcity3272]

Hey boo ; )

[@RudebwoyATL]

Very nice video. I am thinking about getting one of these Lexus. I already have 2013 Gs

[@premelosv]

always wanted a 2000 LS400

[@aegisofhonor]

my step dad just got a 2003 Lexus LS400 for around $3500, works great, a few small idling issues and the light up screen is bad but other then that, it runs great.

[@richDonaldPump]

2003? They stopped making them in 2000

[@pdubjank7454]

My gf got a 93 in thay color for 1300, so far I've done plug wires, plugs, fuel pump, and o2 sensors and rn in taking apart the ecu

[@williammuhammad9222]

I have the same year and model .. 300k miles... What did you do with the head lights

[@nikhilgrandstores3685]

How is the fuel consumption

[@spagoceo]

I must say I've had three Lexus cars and I'm still holding on to my 1997 Lexus LS400 coach Edition very very reliable car , and it has a 146000 miles on it and it rides so smooth

[@MarvelLegends1998]

How the gas on it Im about to get mine

[@kirancole2561]

@@MarvelLegends1998 did you get yours yet? How’re you liking it so far?

[@russg9371]

I'm thinking about getting one. Thinking of possibly traveling cost to cost with one

[@muhammadarsalan820]

Best car ever!

[@ronsrailroad7176]

what year is this?

[@davidgibson3341]

My boy got a jacket on with no shirt under it

[@ahmedalyafi9652]

I bought one for $1,500 all I needed mechanically was a tune up tbh it had two messed up coil packs. Perfect car.

[@Korean_Crayon]

Did those coil packs make the car, hesitate to accelerate? Lose speed?

[@WaseemKhan-xj6pf]

Any chance you could do a video about those magnificent beasts in the background?

[@EddieX]

The actual horses?

[@nikkir5527]

The old Lexus look more luxurious. I don’t like the plastic door panels on the new ones as well as the fake leather on the sides and backs of the seats. This one is better looking with the plush leatherette door panels. Lexus sure has cheapened up.

[@kokoukokou1244]

I genuinely feel like this dude disrespected this vehicle. When you get such a good deal on a vehicle,you should be grateful. Don't make it seem as if the price you paid for it correlates with the quality of the vehicle. I own a low mileage ls400. Best car I have so far owned.

[@jycz]

these cost 12k usd here in finland...

[@snowfall1771]

With how many miles ???!?

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

America too, lol.

[@Gary7even]

Need to replace the timing belt unless there is proof it's been replaced recently.

[@E28Source]

G. M. Frazier how to Video will be coming soon!

[@djsound-nice7637]

I want to purchase one of these to get around and rest my main vehicle.

[@getfittedgarage]

Gas tank is in the trunk thats why the back seat doesn’t fold.

[@ClaytonBridges]

damn I made two videos about this same stuff. I bought one for 1,300 and then made a "whats wrong with it" video xD

[@North49191]

Buying a used high end luxury car is not really a good idea. He doesn't even know what size engine he has, the fact he is most likely gay doesn't really matter..

[@fametypebeat2909]

Whats his channel??

[@ojingaj30]

“Ball Chiller” 😂!!!

[@joeteejoetee]

"Crotch Cooler" - Ladies love it too!

[@benthekid420]

Reading all these comments from 3 years ago, now a cheap one is 5k😭

[@ninstendo1416]

How are the transmissions on these babys?? Im looking to buy one & i can do most maitnence by myself but transmissions are a bitch!

[@E28Source]

Good so far!

[@JasonGS919]

I wish the guy who’s filming would stop talking and allow the owner of the car to give the review. It’s so annoying when people are speaking over each other, and you can’t hear what one person’s saying, because the other person has to provide input.

[@viralclips5566]

Theres a coin pocket that u press to open next to the valet area

[@loganregan3254]

I have a 98 too and my trunk is not nearly that size

[@fametypebeat2909]

so mainly just ascetic issues, nothing really wrong with how it runs

[@lovehueclique]

Never these cars just ugly

[@jeffreygrindle6396]

Put flowmasters on it these sound great with real muffler's on them

[@jeffersonblackmon]

I want one. Enjoy fixing it up - it will turn out Great.

[@MarbleMansionVayyaar]

fuck man this things a beauty for the price paid. Seriously a unicorn.

[@16YOPC]

I have the same year, its in great condition, but the starter is dead and has a couple other issues.....

[@sincerecartershow5445]

How u know it's the starter?? Does it make any noise when h try to start it or is it completely silent??

[@16YOPC]

@@sincerecartershow5445 It's been replaced, but you should hear something.

[@chadpowell3123]

Lucky guy, great deal.

[@FatherLightskin]

I want to see this car now in 2020! Where is this guys IG?

[@EddieX]

@Collinscamera

[@FatherLightskin]

EddieX Requested!

[@VILSONDUSEVIC]

ECT means Electronic Controlled Transmission.

[@SirAuron777]

Damn these back seats of these cars are roomy as hell lol

[@esotericallyrhea]

Hold up...no, hell no i havent been having my nephew holding up that heavy ass hood EVERY time for shit😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂i cant wait to tell him this shit😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Good shit Suga! I guess i done good for myself. Thanks. I think imma post a video of mine now too🌹🤗😁

[@joshriver75]

Litres correspond with the model designation like bmw and benz Ls400 = 4.0 Ls430 = 4.3 Ls460 = 4.6 Ect.....lol

[@chrisali2173]

Ls600 = 6.0....oh wait ooops

[@joshriver75]

@@chrisali2173 The LS600hl uses a 5.0 and a half-assed Horsepower : litres equation of sorts, that deems the electric motor value at 1.0 litre. Hence..the 600

[@16YOPC]

You're not sure how many liter? Its call the LS400!!! You're outta the gang.

[@andypanda2522]

cant fold the back seats because there is a fricken gas tank behind the seats. it has nothing to do with heated seats.. or whatever crap he said

[@bsfisher]

Please do not call a 98 Lexus LS400 a "BOAT" LOL ...I Know you kids are young but a boat is like 72 Cadillac Or a Mercury or a HUGE CAR this i consider a MidSize car .OMG YOU GET A Fantastic deal.this car will go 300k-500k+ and might last a lifetime what an AMAZING AUTOMOBILE

[@EddieX]

I mean it’s still a boat

[@protoian9353]

Discount Rob Pattison got a hell of a deal

[@MarbleMansionVayyaar]

bruh 188M for 1k???? absolute steal

[@esotericallyrhea]

Wow you dont have the phone like i do😜😁im keepin it. I think its 😎.

[@82phalanX]

Small boys...The pinnacle of Toyota engineering....ahem...the Toyota Century would like to have a word, sidebar..

[@DigitalBathInAZ]

The Celsior/LS400 toppled the Century worldwide. In another 20 years you'll still see these things roaming the earth. The Century, only in museums or with a few eccentric collectors. These are daily drivers til they die.

[@w1llyma1l]

even screws are give up

[@julezsantana6168]

Not the horses in the back

[@johndoe7381]

you bumped into the guy on craigslist?

[@JasonGS919]

Et cetera? Really, guys? ECT means electronically controlled transmission.

[@tulenguameraspa8806]

Tha prototype cost 1 billion $ that its be best toyota