Lexus Resale Value Is Crazy! (Used Lexus IS 500)

[@matw1x]

You're literally the only car reviewer that demonstrates the exhaust notes on almost every gas car and I really appreciate it.

[@MR3DDev]

I believe Raiti's Rides does it as well

[@TeXasDadBod]

TFL , Redline Reviews , Raitis Rides and so on all show exhaust notes 😅

[@JCVACCARO]

A friend of mine traded his 23 Charger Scat Pack wide body for one of these. The build quality is impeccable and it has a screaming V8. The only downside is the stock exhaust is pretty quiet. He got an aftermarket exhaust (I can't remember the brand) that sounds incredible but it was 1,900 dollars. His is black with red leather. It's awesome and no problems so far. His Scat Pack had suspension and interior rattles but never left him stranded.

[@KarlBrosef]

Apexi non resonate midpipe and gthaus LSR are great midpipes, while still keeping the stock mufflers and tailpipes

[@bigfornoreason1]

"Lexus's are basically just fancy Toyotas" - sure Toyota makes Lexus, but which Toyota model has a 470+ horsepower V8?

[@nhlba3301]

That blue looks like a factory option it's outstanding 🔥🔥 car sounds amazing 🤩

[@Philmoscowitz]

That's a beautiful exhaust note!

[@andyleo8418]

Cheap ass wrap on a premium car. Previous owner was so unworthy. Go back to your Charger. You deserve each other 😂

[@ARentz07]

At least the paint was protected.

[@notv7603]

This is my old car, the idea was to protect the paint bud😂

[@allantruong7031]

It’s stock color bro. It’s called “vector blue.”

[@digitalzomb]

That is not vector blue

[@spielnicht00]

Great review and agree on resale value. I was in the market for a 1-2 year old used one but ended up getting a brand new 2024 because price difference was negligible. One thing to note though is that the IS500 compares to the M340i, not the M3.

[@i.d.6492]

Yeah, M3 is levels above

[@ARentz07]

@@i.d.6492 An M3's asking price is a couple levels above, too.

[@i.d.6492]

@@ARentz07 worth every penny

[@ARentz07]

@@i.d.6492 lol. This car is the only sedan you can buy with a naturally-aspirated V-8 anymore. That alone is worth a lot. On top of that, this is more of an M340i competitor. I could buy an RC F if I wanted something track-capable with this engine.

[@i.d.6492]

@@ARentz07 even rcf isn't that track capable trust me. I've seen hundreds of reviews by professional drivers who's driven lots of cars. And it's false. It's not only sedan you can buy with N/A V8.

[@StevenEveral]

I don't think you were lost, I think you wanted extra time with that V8 IS 500.

[@ARentz07]

Revving a cold engine... boo.

[@keeganmcgilacuddy472]

Good review Ben.

[@ARentz07]

Paddles are responding slowly because transmission is cold. Also, shifting into M helps. But yeah, this transmission needs about 10 minutes of driving around before it lets you loose. As a rule of thumb, once the redline is up to 7300, you should be good to go.

[@moonman_8935]

Hey ARentz07

[@ARentz07]

@@moonman_8935 yo yo yo

[@ARentz07]

@@moonman_8935 howdy

[@anthonykiedis1765]

I own one and even when warmed up it shifts super slow.

[@ARentz07]

@@anthonykiedis1765 Something must be wrong with it. In S or S+ Mode mine will snap off gear changes pretty fast.

[@jayczyzyk9707]

nice reveiw great old school car

[@smittysmitty481]

Nice vehicle & review! V8 let’s go!

[@jermainec2462]

koolaid blue 💙 💙 ... 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@TTGamingTrinh]

Lol weird to see you are next to my work and I see this car everytime i drive by State st

[@Apoplectic_Spock]

Is $800 per wheel really at the top of pricing? Vossen pricing didn't seem that crazy to me.

[@boxofpears2]

Is this exhaust tips? If so, what brand?

[@ltkwok]

Wish Lexus made this with a manual transmission.

[@scottbrawley407]

2023 Lexus IS500 F-Sport Performance Sedan!

[@i.d.6492]

The high resale value is only good for first time owners, but for those who buy it second hand would have to pay the price for almost new or slightly used? No thanks

[@yousef.al-assaf]

No shit Sherlock. There's something called supply and demand. The IS500 is so rare, that some enthusiasts won't mind paying MSRP prices for a used one. Go learn more about why such cars appreciate...

[@oliverj6484]

Front bumper falls apart on these, it’s a common issue so I wouldn’t say it’s the best quality

[@ARentz07]

Mine has almost 15,000 miles and has no signs of the bumper falling off. Some people have the issue, but there is a fix for this.

[@yousef.al-assaf]

Only few from the early batch had this issue from 2022. None of the new ones have it.

[@Mr99Burns]

In my opinion 350is is better value it’s same car just less power but power is still more than sufficient for day today driving

[@MegaTrixr4kids]

One has a V8 though. For the average person you’re right, get the 350. For the car enthusiasts get the V8.

[@brentshannon5048]

Who made exhaust?

[@stocksxbondage]

My hot take. I have a GS350. Lexus are cheap to own, but massively overpriced. The high purchase price nullifies the economy aspect of cheap ownership. You can get a 50k Lexus or an even better performing and luxurious German car for 30-40k. The ‘difference’ in maintenance cost will even out. You get more from a M340i over an IS500 yet spend the same money on either purchase price/payments and maintenance. Fuel cost is another negative aspect of naturally aspirated engines. Very reliable, but nearly an additional $1000 per year at the pump compared to a less reliable turbocharged car. I’m keeping my Lexus because I’ve already paid the cost (purchase price) and additional cost like maintenance and gas is predictable. However, I’d probably have spent the same amount on a depreciated Beamer just in maintenance rather than high purchase price from the Lexus. High resale isn’t always good esp not on a car you’re gonna daily and put miles on. You, the buyer, are the bag holder. It’s only good news for people buying brand new and holding long term.

[@yousef.al-assaf]

You're talking from the perspective of someone who wants to go from A to B in the most efficient way. Driving experience doesn't matter to you it seems. The V8 alone makes the IS500 a joy to drive compared to anything in its price-range. With your logic, you should get a Prius and call it a day.

[@stocksxbondage]

@@yousef.al-assaf Actually I’m talking from the perspective of a person that’s daily driven Lexus (and Mercedes) for 15 years straight. Nothing wrong with a Prius if that’s what you want. Using your all-or-nothing logic, you shouldn’t half step with an IS500. You should get a Porsche GT2RS or a Prius. One extreme or the other. Nothing in between. I’m comparing IS500 to a M340i so I really don’t understand what you mean.

[@ARentz07]

@@stocksxbondage I've owned both an IS 350 and a 500, and let me tell you - for only sacrificing 2-3 MPG, you get a much more fun driving experience. Does it feel similar to the 350 at times? Absolutely. But, that engine is always in the background, purring away. It's what makes the car special. I've got no regrets on upgrading.

[@stocksxbondage]

@@ARentz07 Okay I’ve read my comment again just to be sure. Yall simply aren’t reading my comment in full. At no point did I compare one Lexus to another Lexus. I’m comparing the price of buying and owning a Lexus to a comparable German alternative. A comparable Audi, BMW, or Mercedes-AMG is objectively a better package for a sports car. However, the selling point of Lexus is despite being inferior in almost every way, performance and luxury wise, the maintenance is cheap and infrequent! The Achilles heel of Lexus right now is that their purchase price is too high and their N/A engines are not fuel efficient compared to turbos. Even M cars depreciate like a stone. You can get an M3 or M5 for 40-45k or an IS500 with its outdated tech and interior for 55-60k right now. Even if something catastrophic happens with your BMW, you’re spending as much as you would on the Lexus. Point is, if you have 60k to spend on a sports car just get the German car for 40-50k and save the 10-20k for maintenance and you have a better car than the Lexus. You can get a m550i with tt 4.4 v8 and less than 30k miles for 35-40k.

[@ARentz07]

@@stocksxbondage Sorry, your comment about a Prius or GT2RS honestly couldn't be more wrong. Some people need to have daily drivers that can do more than sip fuel, or maybe fun weekend cars that can also get groceries, depending on how you look at it.

[@Mr99Burns]

These will last forever.

[@mrcountit]

Is cockpit smaller than a Camry?

[@ARentz07]

Yeah. It is considered a compact sedan.

[@Booblickoff]

No sane person will buy this heavily modified vehicle for $50K

[@jermainec2462]

it got a wrap/paint ,exhaust and some wheels ... heavily modified 😂😂😂 stop it 😂

[@i.d.6492]

@@jermainec2462 are you gonna pay $50K for it? I doubt it. I'd rather use that money and put it down for completely new. The high resale value only benefits first time owners

[@jermainec2462]

@i.d.6492 yes i would

[@TeXasDadBod]

It’s not heavily modified lol that’s a huge exaggeration 😅. Plus it’s still in warranty and Lexus doesn’t care if you have an aftermarket exhaust ,that V8 and transmission are bulletproof you can remove the wrap easily but all Lexus V8 owners even old guys mod the exhaust. Nobody wants a muffled Lexus V8 anyone who buys that car knows they could have payed less for the similar looking V6 version and had a quiet car. Plus all the Lexus aftermarket exhausts offer valves you can buy to close when you want it more quiet so you get the best of both worlds and no drone on highway . Go to any forum and you’ll see I’m right.

[@Booblickoff]

@@TeXasDadBod then you buy it for $50K. It's like marrying someone with just two abortions. Well I call it heavily modified.

[@MR3DDev]

Anyone knows what exhaist this is?

[@TeXasDadBod]

Probably RRracing . Although the best is Meistershaft .

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

That blue wrap is a cool car for this car love it

[@dustybeardall]

is resale high or low?

[@TheDiameter]

Stupid high

[@Mr99Burns]

Dealer selling for $10k less than original MSRP but you won’t get this price when you trade yours in they’ll offer you $50k at best so you’ll lose 18k plus tax $7k in tax $25 total after one year NOT so good. All these enthusiast cars get old quick. When traffic and weather get bad or when you’re exhausted after working you want to drive the most Giant SUV possible and feel sheltered.

[@TeXasDadBod]

Not when your in an Audi RS5 or Audi SQ8

[@Mr99Burns]

Those are $100k + cars I’m sure Rolls Roys Phantom and Brantley Flying Spur are also great

[@LaszloGaspar-s3x]

Transmission not really good shifting slowly 😏

[@ARentz07]

@@LaszloGaspar-s3x the car was cold. You can see the temp gauge on the left. It is well below the middle for most of the video. The transmission is slow until the car is up to operating temp.

[@LaszloGaspar-s3x]

@@ARentz07 I watched few videos but people don’t really like this model the Lc 500 much better even sound better 👍

[@ARentz07]

@@LaszloGaspar-s3x Yeah, but it costs a lot more. I've had my IS 500 for about 18 months now and have been loving it. I can't stay out of the driver's seat.

[@saadbk786]

I had the launch is500 launch edition...there's no comparison between shifts on lexus vs m340i even when warmed up (which I had after), the ZF 8HP Transmission. That being said, the soul of the is500 hits different once you go back to it. Comes down to what you value more in day to day driving.

[@Ahmed_Al-Faqih2307]

First as always 😉

[@wolfdna788]

I bet that car has been beat up like those carnivore carnival girls down in Tijuana.

[@duanen2337]

That car is super ugly. Should have kept the original color. Looks like a Barbie car

[@TheDiameter]

@@duanen2337 lol

[@Sarinhka]

😂😂😂

[@Yoomaro]

Slow 😂😂

[@Cats_Are_Scary]

Wraps on cars are gross, like a wig on a woman.

[@JamalJohnson-se4mz]

Only V8 exhaust sounds turn me on. Except on the raptor, that thing sounds disgusting