Everything WRONG with my RESCUED 200K Mile Lexus GS 430!

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

The knock sensor being bad because it was given THE WRONG gasoline at over 200k miles shows how solid these cars really are.

[@BernonCars]

Very true!!

[@DIY-Mark-3]

It is crazy how every Volvo enthusiasts have a strong heart for Toyota's. I have not experienced a v8 gs just yet. But the I6 is blaster to drive. Congrats on Selina/Celina

[@BernonCars]

Haha I was actually a Toyota guy before I got into Volvo! Oh yeah the GS 300 is a sweet car to drive too!!

[@DIY-Mark-3]

@@BernonCars I need to soon buy a v8 Lexus before pricing gets out of hand. Can't wait to see your progress.

[@BernonCars]

So worth it! Buttery smooth! Now that I’ve got it running good it’s soooo good

[@kevinftw16]

I'd still say it's a fun project but that car definitely fell into the wrong hands. I'm taking my 6 speed Acura TL to 300k miles and so far I've put four new tires, rotors-pads-calipers in the rear, new rotors-pads in the front, new lower control arms, lower ball joints, sway bar links all around, converted HID to LED and I highly recommend Auxito LED bulbs for the headlights, four new struts, 6 new ignition coils and spark plugs, timing belt and water pump, valve adjustment, air filter, weighted shift knob, serviced the manual transmission and differential, new clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder, oem PCV valve and 6k oil change intervals. All in 15k miles so far it puts a smile on my face everyday I look forward to driving it even with everything I've done to it. A important sensor that's often overlooked is a ETC sensor I believe it's called. I bought one at the Honda dealer for my Acura and one at the Lexus dealer for my Lexus. Do not go aftermarket with this sensor. Get one from the dealer.. it's not a well known maintenance item but the original one snapped in half when replacing it on the LS400 I have and it increased the miles per gallon

[@kevinftw16]

I highly recommend replacing that sensor as I've changed it on every car I've ever bought and it's made a difference. Especially on high mileage vehicles or like my 89 SE-I that had all original everything on the engine til I got it.

[@BernonCars]

Thanks for the info!! Oh yes it definitely fell into the wrong hands before I got it lol

[@rookietoprobuildz]

I love high mileage cars in great condition (or potential) , my issue is finding ones without rust

[@BernonCars]

Same!! Oh yea especially on the east coast lol

[@Yemborghini]

got one with 189,000 black on black no problems no rust got sooo lucky

[@flash7144]

​@@Yemborghinifor how much ?

[@Yemborghini]

@@flash7144 got it for 4.5 in riverside perfect condition

[@BR-gz3cv]

A good reminder to always get a licensed mechanic to inspect a used car before buying. It’s worth the few hundred bucks.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

The situation is tough. I could import a JDM GS 460 or even LS 460 (because there are way more of those and they are dort cheap compared to anywhere else in the world). Then I'd get a super nice well kept vehicle but I'd need to drive a RHD car in Europe AND what's really bitter is that I need to fill it up with gasoline for $7.87 per gallon. It used to be $8.09 per gallon but still. For reference: LPG (propane) is "only" $4.82 per gallon and it ALWAYS is significantly cheaper than gasoline. Unless I have a job where I drive very little with my car I'd be saving money on fuel very soon. The engines in every market except for early middle east models had port and direct injection, which means you can't convert it to LPG without a specialized direct injection kit, which aren't made for the UR engines. Importing one from the middle east (I've looked it up and there are some GS 460 available there) would solve the RHD and direct injection problem AND it would make it even more bulletproof, as port injection is the most robust fuel delivery system ever. Fun fact: the middle eastern Lexus models had only port injection because of the high sulfur content in the gasoline there. V8 Enthusiast have it hard in this world. 😔

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

If you clicked on my comment to see this you deserve to find out how cheap Lexus cars are on japanese auctions. The MOST EXPENSIVE 4th gen Lexus LS ever sold there is an LS 600hL with not even 24k miles on it and in absolute MINT condition for less than 30k USD. The reserve was 17k. Of course you Americans are sadly barred from importing these because of the draconian 25 year rule, and Canadians by their 20 year rule, but for anyone else in the world you should really look at these.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

These fuel prices are for Austria and gasoline is 91 octane minimum, but I intend to move to the neighboring Germany because car people are less oppressed by taxes and policies there and would you look at that, gasoline is cheaper there too! "Only" $6.90 per gallon!

[@Chris-vv9ui]

Is 3k good for 2001 Lexus GS 430 it has 221,000 miles

[@BernonCars]

Not bad!!

[@niyi1866]

Can't wait to see the hood transformation!

[@BernonCars]

Working on it right now actually!!

[@FCReviews]

Good Video and welcome to the GS430 owners club. I have a 2001 Lexus GS430 that I will be restoring and bringing back to its formal glory. I made a video of it over on my channel. Good luck I love mine even with its issues lol.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Ah yes I saw your video as well!

[@FCReviews]

@@BernonCars I wish mine had your interior color and factory nav

[@nonamus9947]

If you don’t mind, could you tell me how much you paid? I paid $3700 for mine with 190k miles, it has codes for oxygen sensors, speed sensors, check engine and VSC light on.

[@BernonCars]

I paid $4500 for mine

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

1:43 Wait it really is 93 ONLY? Isn't premium gasoline 91 and up?

[@BernonCars]

Yup 91 and up!

[@brendanokeeffe1813]

Nice review, recently bought a Toyota Aristo V300, exact same sounds and feel from mk4 TT Supra but room for the family

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Ooo nice!

[@DylanandJazi]

My 05 acura tl sounds similar to this it just needs suspension all around, control arms, new speaker because their popping, 02 sensor, two door lock aculators, motor mounts, new windshield and lastly transmission fluid change and it’s at 183k. Looks like 80k in person on the outside.

[@BernonCars]

Ahh yeah I’m gonna need control arms too. They’re clunking a bit. Other than that I replaced the brakes and knock sensor last week! Now just little things

[@kingcharger3412]

I actually have a 05 tl. About to buy a 04 gs430 for 5k with 173k.

[@ChunkyWaterisReal]

bro, you pull that cap off. real talk you look fresh af.

[@BernonCars]

Ahh I appreciate that!!!

[@YoPassword007]

great vid. looking forward to this one. gs great car.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!!

[@andrzejsokol6345]

Hello, can i ask you a question about the car ? I have the same Lexus and needs a comparison. Thanks

[@dorran962]

Just bought a 99gs400 a few months ago! Quick question, was your gs430 lowered at all in the time of this video or is that stock struts and springs?

[@BernonCars]

Nice! It’s on stock suspension!

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

How the hell would the sunroof fuse be gone? 😂

[@BernonCars]

Right!?

[@BHP_farm]

I love the headlights. As you say, the body style is awesome, unfortunate it wasn’t taken care of well. The body will be fixed in time. I hope you can get the brakes, fluids, and essentials taken care of, that is the most important imo. Cheers.

[@BernonCars]

Knocked out the knock sensor and brakes last week! Already running and driving so much better! Fluids this week!

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

I better start loving this since all new cars suck right now and will keep sucking forever.

[@maliknolan5711]

Love the car ❤ I own a 04 gs300 black on black

[@BernonCars]

Sweet!! I love the 300

[@utagzmotoring]

Bro 😎 have a 430 and spent thousands on it but never fixed my door actuators. Check my exhaust video out. I’ll post a review of mine soon once I learn how to edit

[@BernonCars]

I still have to do mine LOL

[@utagzmotoring]

@@BernonCars It’s a character thing. Lol

[@johnnyloveee]

So basically there’s nothing really wrong with it. It’s just a used car. Hahaaaaaaa

[@BernonCars]

Haaaaaaa LOL

[@solselentor]

V8!!!!!!

[@BernonCars]

Yessss

[@darrenhankner5282]

you should have kept your Volvo XC90. I have a black 2007 Volvo XC90 sport raised 2.5 inches. 155k miles. It was in much better condition than this Lexus. This car is kinda ugly. has rust and super high milage. rebuilding this motor will be a fortune. I bought a spare Volvo 4.4 V8 with 80k miles for $1000 for when my V8 goes. keep buying used cars and fixing them super expensive.

[@BernonCars]

LOL… If I was still interested in the XC90 I’d still have it! I got bored of it and it had a lot of underlying issues. I had no use for it anymore, and I was not impressed at all with it’s off road performance. I trust a high mileage Lexus over a high mileage Volvo. You really think a Toyota will be more expensive to repair than a V8 Volvo?? I’m happy with my Lexus, thank you very much.

[@BeQuietASMR]

Damn darren save some women for the rest of us🤤

[@tomgerard7518]

He must be high

[@darrenhankner5282]

@@BernonCars The Lexus IS gonna be more of a money pit than the Volvo. The XC90 V8 is collectable because of low production numbers. also low production on ALL Volvo XC90's. The XC90 was never suppose to be used as a 4x4 which was your first problem. I have a decked out 160k 2000 Toyota 4 runner for that. Some rust but I live in the desert. Joshua Tree CA. And 4x4's get beat on and trashed anyway. Never buy a mint truck for serious 4x4

[@darrenhankner5282]

@@BeQuietASMR What the Hell is that suppose to mean? Num Nuts.