Is The 2019 Lexus LS500 A Good Used Car Buy?

I've been so curious about the latest generation LS500 from Lexus. Generally it hasn't performed so well versus its competition in this latest iteration, but I wanted to see for myself. As all of your might know, usually the Germans are a little more advanced when it comes to tech. But have you thought about these cars in the full-size luxury sedan segment as used purchases? Let's not forget the reliability of the Japanese, and their longevity. This particular generation (now in its 5th gen) of LS, has a new powertrain - a 3.5L TT V-6. I personally think it's definitely worth taking a look and considering it in your search for the full-size sedan luxury market.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
2:03 - Exterior overview
4:40 - Interior overview
12:18 - Rear seat overview
14:27 - Cargo overview
15:05 - Engine overview
16:20 - Driving impressions
18:50 - Conclusion
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[@tigersvictoria9612]

I own a lexus LS500 2019 since 2019 obviously. Very reliable, no surprises or sudden stops. Very happy about it, aiming for 20 years of use.

[@RichWithCars]

That's awesome but also no huge surprise. Hopefully no big issues in 20 years!

[@csg6262]

This was a quality and helpful review. Nice work. I’m thinking seriously about picking up a pre owned LS 500, so I enjoyed your review.

[@RichWithCars]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad it was helpful. Good luck with the search on the LS500 - it's a solid long term vehicle.

[@kgisabeast]

The integrated nav screen looks so much better than the new ones

[@RichWithCars]

I've only seen the new ones on video and pics. But based on this, I kinda agree...

[@BobbyDigital_100]

Man our taste is so similar. I am keeping my LC, and have been shopping for a daily. Been split between LS500 and a BMW M4 F83. The LS is the luxury big sedan king to me 👑

[@RichWithCars]

I'm glad to hear that! Those 2 vehicles are quite different from one another. The M3 could be similar to the LC, but with a little more performance....therefore I'd personally go with the LS - more comfy and great cruiser boat.

[@Kemozabe]

I'd say go with Lexus, bmw are cool when new but are horrible when they start to break!!

[@danielwatts9803]

Just save all the "I wish it had V-8" pillow talk and grab a pristine LS 430. . . problem solved

[@RichWithCars]

Ok - also true.

[@rmoore4yris]

I had a 2006 LS430ul. Totally regret selling that beauty, till this day.

[@nafakaboy]

twin turbo 6 makes just as much power as a V8 and gets better fuel economy

[@danielwatts9803]

@@nafakaboy And so will several turbo 4 bangers but YOU wouldn't for the life of you tell anyone that you have a four banger Lexus, now would you.. I though so, ain't nuthin' like the real thang' baby. Just blow the money on a good ol' 8 pot and call it a day. Simple...

[@beckysing9439]

This is a very impressive review on such a older vehicle. I get to learn more on the history of the car!

[@RichWithCars]

Yes, I was quite impressed by the LS500....quite good!

[@QTALISCHILL]

Thanks for the review.

[@RichWithCars]

Thanks for watching!

[@r.christopher2304]

LS 500 is the best car ever built in the world

[@RichWithCars]

👍

[@mrmr1734]

Great review

[@RichWithCars]

Thanks for watching!

[@RevLexus]

Great video, I do like the LS 500! We only get the LS 500h in the UK & they are a super rare sights on the roads. I think Lexus sold 10 LS models in 2021 in the UK.

[@RichWithCars]

Thanks man! LS remains the OG for Lexus...crazy how few of these models have been sold in the UK! Truth be told though, the luxury Japanese segment isn't very big in Europe...

[@carlrball]

I bought the 2019 LS 500 and it is extraordinary.Luxurious,comfortable and extremely powerful and fast!

[@RichWithCars]

Yes I must agree. I was sincerely delighted with the experience I had with it during my short time driving it.

[@ted6462]

Very nice looking car! Inside and out.

[@RichWithCars]

Agreed!

[@johnmartinez4534]

The Car is a rocket. Had it for 6 months and bought a GX. MARK MY WORDS. This Car Eats Up Tires Looe I’ve Never Seen. 10-15k miles tops. Run flats.

[@RichWithCars]

I agree - it's quite potent given that it's a TT V6 and on a large chassis...

[@al-ruwaili]

If I had the chance I would buy it in a heartbeat the best generation of the ls ever

[@RichWithCars]

Not sure if I'd say it's the best generation of the LS. It's missing that beloved V8. Nevertheless, it's still solid.

[@johnmartinez4534]

Best Gen Is The 430. Then 1st Gen 460. I still have both.

[@al-ruwaili]

@@johnmartinez4534 good choices but i prefer the 2014 ls 460 the second one it's kinda rare to see one

[@kimaniharris7922]

@8:00 that separate guage design is a nod to the original LS400 guage cluster. If you look at the UCF 10's guages, they use the same font and guage design, and lexus did that as kind of an easter egg.

[@RichWithCars]

Yeah, my dad had the OG LS and I do remember those gauges. Thanks for your input! I remember how much I loved that original gauge design....

[@aznxtac808]

I hope to get one of these in the preowned market too. Just a bit uncertain with the longer term reliability of the v6 twin turbo vs the NA v8.

[@RichWithCars]

I completely understand your uncertainty regarding the TT V6 vs the V8. But at least it's a Toyota/ Lexus TT engine vs anything else!

[@m19y29]

@aznxtac808 - are you really questioning Lexus/Toyota’s reliability???

[@blackice7408]

7:46 I found out that the reason why lexus made the oil temp n gas sections like that is because it harks back to the original ls400 from '89. It had the same temp n gas needle design. So that's the easter egg

[@RichWithCars]

That's cool - where did u read about this? Thanks 👍

[@blackice7408]

@Rich With Cars look up a yt channel called 'the car care nut'. He's a long time toyota engineer and did a review on the ls500. He broke down many features n such on it

[@RichWithCars]

@blackice7408 ohhh yeah! He's very well known in the Toyota/Lexus community. He's awesome! I'll check it out. Thanks 👍

[@petergazarek9466]

LEXUS 👌😍👍 THE PERFECTION

[@RichWithCars]

👍💪

[@350zlover2]

I am torn between buying this and the LC500. They are both beautiful vehicles!

[@RichWithCars]

Two very different experiences. Really depends what you're looking for. LC is not as convenient due to its limited cargo space - but it's an amazing drive and comfortable but sporty ride. The LS is more of a plush and "boaty" experience. They're both very luxurious though. Decisions, decisions! 🤔

[@DeathhAngel1]

Really wish they would have kept to the LS roots and stepped it up to a 5.0 V8 instead of a V6 TT

[@RichWithCars]

Agreed. Unfortunately emission requirements are changing the choice of powertrains, with the eventual takeover of EV's 😞

[@Markus-dx9oy]

Hätte man dem V8 eine Hybrid gegeben wäre es Perfekt. Gerade bei Lexus soĺlte das Spitzenmodel immer ein Hybrid besitzen.Das man es kann hat der LS600h doch der Welt gezeigt.Der war so gut, den konnte eigentlich nur Lexus selbst übertreffen

[@RichWithCars]

The hybrid models from Lexus are always very impressive. Unfortunately I haven't tried out the LS600h, but would definitely be interested in driving it!

[@aprilholmes1178]

I have this car it’s fully loaded, it’s a 2019 I only have 54,000 on the odometer and I just had to have the water pump replaced 😳 this is un heard of for me for a practically brand new car it’s garage kept but thank God it’s still under warranty for three more years does anyone know why the pump would have failed?? Lexus took good care of the issue.. but didn’t give an answer as to why this happened??!!

[@RichWithCars]

Unfortunately I had the same issue with my LC500, as a voluntary recall. The 2 engines are different, but sometimes the suppliers end up screwing up with material choices, harnesses, etc. Glad Lexus was on top of it.

[@ljhudsonjr]

1:33 Amen...

[@RichWithCars]

🙏

[@Imcooolbro]

Ls holds its value

[@RichWithCars]

It definitely does- way better than the Germans do.

[@wayneh1562]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RichWithCars]

👍🙏

[@dhsmry9396]

لكزس ال اس رمز للجودة والموثوقيه والهندسة البارعه والفخامه والاعتماديه ثبات راسخ على كل الطرقات تفوقت على اكبر صانعي السيارات في أوربا وامريكا سياره صنعت من أجل ان يستمتع الشخص الذي يشتريها إنه دفع أمواله في شيء يستحقه لكزس تحقق رغبات مالكيها في كل مايتمنونه ويتوقعونه لكزس ال اس غيرت مفاهيم وثوابت صناعة السيارات في العالم الماسه جوهرة الجواهر السعي إلى الكمال الذي لا يعرف الكلل ☑️🇯🇵☑️🇯🇵☑️🇯🇵☑️

[@RichWithCars]

Absolutely true - pursuit of perfection and experience amazing!

[@American_King]

The car is so outdated now still nice

[@RichWithCars]

Regarding tech - yes. But still a reliable Lexus....

[@mrbzliteyear]

Like the car but am I the only person who thinks the back door entry is too low & hits passenger head when trying to enter?😮

[@RichWithCars]

I had no issues getting in and out. Unfortunately, I didn't have the LS with the air suspension. The one with air suspension automatically raises when you get in and out of the car....

[@christofonobrown3659]

The rear seat is definitely more cramped than the previous generation, especially the L version. The sad part is this new version is longer than the L.

[@tenantrep]

Does 2019 have apple car play?

[@RichWithCars]

You can retrofit even back to 2018's with Apple CarPlay. With Android Auto it's only 2021 and forward. Btw, noticed your username - are you in commercial real estate?

[@tenantrep]

@@RichWithCars I am😉

[@RichWithCars]

@@tenantrep nice! Likewise. Whereabouts?

[@tenantrep]

@@RichWithCarsCalifornia. Los Angeles.

[@RichWithCars]

@tenantrep ohhhh nice. I'm on the opposite end in Orlando, FL. Feel free to contact me directly, you never know if we could ever get a deal done together: Richard [at] RKommercial.com

[@adams2430]

How much you paid for it ?

[@RichWithCars]

I didn't buy it (not an owner). But you can potentially buy a 2019 for about $45,000

[@jvarela965]

I love the look but I would never buy a large luxury sedan today. It is too long, by todays standards you will get mistaken for being someones Chauffer driving their boss around as I was in Beverly Hills on 3 occassions on a labor day holiday there in 2016 with the previous body style LS.

[@RichWithCars]

I agree that the LS, like many other flagship sedans, is very long. But surprisingly it drove smaller than its size. As for looking like a "chauffeur", it really depends on where you live.

[@jvarela965]

@@RichWithCars It looks beautiful in atomic grey or gold . My friend bought a new LS 400 in 1991 and still owns it. It has gone 750k miles. Long sedans look like LIMOS.

[@RichWithCars]

@jvarela965 750k miles!? 🤯 That's a true definition of Lexus/Toyota....

[@danielwatts9803]

The 19in. wheels are waay' too small. At a minimum 21's, no question..

[@RichWithCars]

Agree. But that might affect the ride quality.

[@tijuanamexicomexico3737]

lexus stil installing the faulty abs module be careful get an extended warranty on that abs module it will fail

[@RichWithCars]

Thanks for your useful input.

[@Aikynbreusov]

You are WRONG!!!!! An advanced society with advanced technology don't have everything goes wrong.... Japan technology is more advanced that's why they products are so reliable..... reliability comes from perfection......

[@RichWithCars]

I don't disagree with your comment

[@bobbyb.1743]

Without a doubt, yes!! Beautiful car w/ fwd thinking style! Premiere sports sedan, but think I’d go w/ the F-Sport version! Thank you for the excellent review!

[@RichWithCars]

@bobbyb.1743 thanks for watching! I'm trying to plan to review a 2023 F Sport LS in the coming weeks. Anything in particular you'd like to know about it?