Lexus IS-F Sold! LS400 Engine Removal high demand for VVT-i Part 1

[@josephk6136]

Holy crap, I hope I never have to pull my Celsior's motor... That looks like the biggest PITA engine out job ever. Last engine I pulled was a 2g Eclipse and that took 4 hours tops by myself.

[@LILEVO]

More fun times and engine surprises coming in the upcoming videos!

[@PJSnow23]

Only $25,000?!?! Someone got that for a steal

[@LILEVO]

That's the market these days. The next best offers were 20k.

[@PJSnow23]

@ these are slept on. It will be a classic one day

[@LILEVO]

@@PJSnow23 No one could get over the mileage. It seems once they hit 100k no one wants them anymore, especially the IS-F owner groups.

[@MD-uu5nt]

@@LILEVOwhich is crazy considering how many videos show these cars are well capable of 300,000 miles with little maintenance.

[@LILEVO]

@@MD-uu5nt I know it. Can't change people's minds or opinions though.

[@lieutenantmikeo5979]

Brother thank u soo much. I was soo stressed about pulling my 1uz from my 98'. I have to replace that hardline for the p.s pump and some valve adjustment so might as well pull my engine just for giggles.

[@CubanLegend561]

The ISF sold for 25,000? damn... that was a deal for the buyer, a near mint well maintained, garage-kept 2012 with 2014 suspension and steering ECU... how much did you want/did you have it listed for? END OF AN ERA. 😢

[@LILEVO]

40k originally with the full S/C kit installed. Removed the S/C kit then 35k. Then 32, then 30, then 28, then 26. Just sat with zero interest from anywhere.

[@MD-uu5nt]

@@LILEVOvery interesting. I’m in Ireland and I’ve a 2008 is f with a full Lexus dealer service history and a lot of nice upgrades. Ie headers, cat back, engine mounts, Grom Vline, 2012 suspension and i wanted 26500 euro for it. Absolutely no interest aside from two guys, one of whom is back interested offering me €23k. Maybe I should just take it as these don’t seem to be that desirable.

[@MD-uu5nt]

Also, I’m thinking of an LS for my next car. Possibly a 2014 F sport 600h imported from Japan. Or else a 430 if I can find one. What do you think about going from an ISF to an LS? I’ve never had a flagship luxury car before.

[@LILEVO]

@@MD-uu5nt I have 2 LS430s (2001 and 2005) and a 2007 LS460 now. The 460's cost thousands to maintain, but really are the better, more refined car. More comfortable, better features, quieter, smoother. The 430's are as reliable as a Camry and also as cheap to repair. They are still luxurious and quiet, but not as much as a 460. LS430/460 are just point A to B cars. Forget about being sporty, fast, or having good handling. IS-F or GS-F for that.