Ownership experience of a Lexus LS460. 17 years old, 286K miles.

[@bbsal4031]

I researched older big sadans for over a year. Almost went with Cadillac DTS; but chose 2011 Lexus 460L in black. Bought it July 2023 with 100,000 miles on it. I baby it and only drive it once a week. We love to take it on little road trips; it's a phenomenal car. I couldn't be happier with a purchase! I hope to have it for many years.

[@bennieaust]

The Lexus is a great choice!

[@trilingualkid]

man you dodge a bullet those North star engine sucks!

[@bbsal4031]

@@trilingualkid read that alot when researching.

[@BossTweed1]

I purchased the very exact same Lexus L model a year ago black on black awesome car daily driver.

[@bbsal4031]

@@BossTweed1 hey congratulations! These cars are absolutely wonderful. I'm sure you will enjoy yours as much as I do mine 👍

[@Nathan_Jay]

I'm also at 286K miles on my LS600hL, these cars are fantastic if you have the money to maintain them.

[@johnnybennett2543]

No issues with the hybrid system? The 600 is amazing!

[@alvanhearn512]

Is the hybrid system good??

[@Blu3_777]

How is the hybrid?

[@unamsoft]

Nice car. I have a 2007 with 310K now and I just love it. Same as you, I have replaced the front and back suspension. Planning to keep it until no longer runs or the repairs are too expense to justify, It's nice to see another 2007 with high miles. Good luck!

[@bbsal4031]

@@unamsoft me also, want to keep it until it dies I think.

[@tonyjohnson8205]

Where did you purchase your front suspension parts at and did you go with aftermarket parts?

[@roundabout1419]

As an owner of a 2017 LS 460, I think this is an excellent summary of the pros and cons to having one. I was in the camp of "always wanted to try one" after selling my ES 350 which provided a dozen years of flawless service. These are indeed complicated cars, and they drive as one would expect the flagship sedan from any luxury brand. In comparison to an S class or 7 series, however, they are far cheaper to maintain. The last generation 460's (2013? - 2017) also tended to have fewer of the notorious control arm and brake booster issues of ealier versions. For the reasons stated in the video, I also sought ought a car without air suspension but with AWD and Mark Levinson sound. Nothing but fluid changes so far for 3 years and 30k miles of ownership. Had no interest in the later version with the turbo V6: nothing compares to an normally aspirated V8 with port and direct injection👍

[@biglaw24]

Bought my '07 460 back in 2013. 66k miles on it. I now have 223k miles. The car is a tank to say the least.

[@hypnoticmirage]

Thanks for this in-depth look at the 2007. Mine needed very little to pass safety, a testament to their attention to build quality. The car runs amazingly...waiting for my next big road trip!

[@bennieaust]

They are the best road trip car!!

[@johnnyjackson2927]

Great video, I've had my LS460 for 7 years now and you are spot on with your review points. Compared to the competition in this segment its the most reliable choice by far, this is not a poormouth mans vehicle. You have a great looking LS and I hope it serves you well for its entire life.

[@bennieaust]

Thanks for commenting! I hope yours treats you well also!!

[@hawkeye5829]

I looked at 460L's and decided to go with a 2004 Lincoln Town Car instead. It's hard to beat the ride of a Lincoln. The 4.6 V-8 is bulletproof and parts for this car are cheap. Easy to work on too. I am completely satisfied. Best driving car ever.

[@bennieaust]

I work on a lot of towncars. They are an excellent choice for all the reasons you mentioned. I’d be happy to own one of those as well. On paper they are absolutely in the same category. In my opinion they are very, very different cars and hard to compare. The Lincoln is very old school underneath, even for its day, and the Lexus was cutting edge back when it was new. In some ways it still is.

[@MD-uu5nt]

Anytime I used to go to the USA and I ended up in a town car taxi I couldn’t believe how comfortable they are. They ride so nicely.

[@bbsal4031]

That town car just as awesome; good choice👍

[@jeffwolf8018]

Beautiful car. I just got a 2010 with 180,000 mi on it. And I know a previous owner definitely took extremely good care of it cuz it has pirelli peroxide tire on the spare tire in the trunk.. although I did have to change the air and oil filters immediately with K&N air and oil filters.

[@bennieaust]

Sounds like a great buy!!

[@jessqcpro8156]

How much did you paid? I have the chance to buy one 2009 178 000 miles for 6000$ Canadian and idk if its worth it

[@bennieaust]

@@jessqcpro8156I bought mine about 3 years ago for just under $10,000 us.

[@jpete3027666]

I had a 2007 LS460 that I owned for a year. Same color as yours but with gray interior. It only had 70k miles on it, but I had to sell it because we were moving across the country. It was a beautiful car and I still kind of miss it, but I ended up getting a late model used ES 350 and I am very happy with it. The ride quality and powertrain of these LS460's is perfect. The engine is so buttery smooth and powerful.

[@bennieaust]

Both are great choices! I’d love to own an ES350 at some point.

[@kirkmanning6232]

Great testament to Lexus quality. I have an ES 350 with 136k miles and consider it just breaking in!

[@bennieaust]

For sure! You have many many more miles left in that thing!

[@AliceinNirvanagarden]

Great vid, I have a pretty much identical LS 460, save the ivory leather for the beige. And I'm jealous of that adaptive cruise. Love to see an 07 in great shape with so many miles. Mine has 103k now after two years / 20k miles and I'm still as obsessed with it as the day I got it. Your wheel bearing vid helped me earlier this year too btw 🙏

[@bennieaust]

Thanks! Glad you found the bearing video helpful!! You should have a lot of miles left in yours!!

[@christofonobrown3659]

Have a 2008 LS600hL with 161k at this time. Bought it from the original owner a couple of years ago. Love it.

[@bennieaust]

I’ve always liked the LS600hL but never gotten the chance to drive one!

[@landont1991]

My 2015 IS was totaled in June. I found a mint condition garage kept 2012 LS for sale 134k mile for 13k and thought I was downgrading because of the age..boy was I wrong. I have driven a Saab..and Infiniti G35 and the IS but this is by far the best sedan I’ve ever driven. Thankful it does not have air suspension or AWD. Only complaint is the material on the arm rest and the glove box look dirty and I wish I could have them replaced. Enjoyed the video you were spot on

[@bennieaust]

Thanks so much! Glad you are loving (mostly) you LS!

[@byronthompson7318]

I have 2007 LS 460 with 199989 miles and I love it

[@WaheedKhan-mm3pw]

I have a 2009 lexus ls460l awd just hit 260k. Only issues have been air suspension, now I have the strut master conversion kit installed. Also multiple control arms replaced.

[@bennieaust]

Those are both common issues. Should be good to go for a long time now!

[@bbsal4031]

That's great to hear! I replaced all control arms as well. I have 105,000. It's not my daily driver; drive it once a week usually and road trip one a year. I hope to have it a long time 👍

[@chrishamby86]

I have 150k on my 2007. The control arms were done by the previous owner at the Lexus dealership at 50k miles. Somewhat worrying and I feel like I'm on borrowed time. All good at the moment though.

[@ngamerplayz8329]

@@bbsal4031 How much do u spend annually on the car im looking forward to get one a 2011 or 2012

[@bbsal4031]

@@ngamerplayz8329 my insurance is full coverage so it's 120 a month. The oil change every 5,000 miles , about 115 a pop for that. That's it. Just know if it's going to need something mechanically it's not going to be cheap. I replaced all of the control arms; that was about 2,300. To me it is well worth it because this car is that awesome. Whatever it will need in the future I will do.

[@darnellmyers5370]

Nice car I have an 07 with 88k miles on it and i have no complaints once so ever. The most expensive repair I had to make on the car was the actuator for $2800 aside from that no regrets.

[@bennieaust]

Thanks! I’ve definitely heard of the ABS actuator issue but haven’t personally seen it. $2800 is no small repair.

[@darnellmyers5370]

​@@bennieaustfor as good as the car has been to us it's better than a new payment.

[@bennieaust]

@@darnellmyers5370 for sure!!

[@Mabeylater293]

Lexus will reimburse you for that

[@darnellmyers5370]

What do I have to do ​@@Mabeylater293

[@roysmith1419]

I have a 2012 460 and I love it over 2014 it's caddy

[@podorowskipoe2945]

I would far rather have a Lexus than any Mercedes-Benz. They are easier to maintain as far as maintenance. German cars are made to break and very expensive. When it comes to maintenance. I drive a LS 460 2016 phenomenal car

[@bennieaust]

Totally agree. The interesting thing is that this car is built much more like a German car underneath, yet still has amazingly good reliability.

[@RyanDoonan]

We recently just got a 2008 Lexus LS460 with 130k miles at work as soon as I showed my wife the pictures she absolutely fell love with it and currently we have a 2010 Toyota Avalon limited with 122k miles and really thinking of replacing for the Lexus and as soon as I saw the car our VP at work he said the car is like brand new and even pulled up the Lexus records and it was recently bought from our local Lexus dealership and everything is like brand new on the car

[@bennieaust]

The Avalon is a great car. Ultra reliable. What it doesn’t have is the higher end interior (and V8 engine that the LS has. Neither car is a bad choice but the Lexus would definitely be an upgrade.

[@Gabagoolll471]

Where do you guys buy good parts not too expensive? Bought oke yesterday and the front struts and shocks are done. Nose dives and shakes a lot.

[@bennieaust]

I personally have been very happy with rockauto.com You have the option to pick inexpensive parts but they also carry top brands like KYB, MOOG, Bilstein, NGK, Felpro, ect.

[@XSilvenX]

Somewhat unrelated, but I have a 2011 GS450H with 230K miles, and it still runs well. Shockingly enough, it's a hybrid with a CVT. You'd think with a CVT, it would have ran into major issues by now, but surprisingly, it still shifts fine apart from very rare downshifting hiccups, which is mostly fluid related as they go away when I flush the fluid. I've only ever had to recondition the hybrid batteries and change out the transmission fluid, but other than that, it runs excellent. V6 engine is pretty much bulletproof as well. High mileage Lexus' really aren't a terrible buy with a good owner.

[@bennieaust]

The GS models are also great cars! Glad to hear your's is treating you well too!

[@emmanuelkusi7212]

Great report !!! Thanks for info. Very pertinent information. 👍🏿

[@bennieaust]

You’re welcome!

[@MegaRafaelloco]

This is the sedan version of the LX/Land Cruiser. Pretty much all the same options with the exception of the ventilated rear seats and the coolbox 😅😅

[@Kingsoupturbo]

I've owned two different (93 and 97) Toyota Celsior's from Japan, had my eye on some LS460's since they are 15 years old and I can import them now. I've read that they improved the driving feel and "sport" feeling from the older cars, where were pretty soft and indirect in steering, I have a BMW 530 touring now, its brilliant but the reliability, mmmmm, not quite Toyota. Appreciate the insight.

[@bennieaust]

The LS460 is a great driving car, but it is definitely tuned on the softer side of things. You may want to look at a GS. Those are tuned a bit sportier. The LS460 F Sport may be a little more sporty, but the LS is generally considered the highway cruiser od the lineup.

[@hariranormal5584]

Such a butterfloater 😍

[@blingpow8361]

How did you add Apple CarPlay? I’m getting a 2010 ls460L soon and that’s the very first thing I plan to add to the car

[@bennieaust]

I used the GROM VLine2. Here’s a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojbo397jr2dacUsi=av_2XpJumDDAfBZS

[@bbsal4031]

You will love this car.

[@BxMel]

I’m at 144k miles hope I can reach 280+ 💪🏾🙏🏾

[@bennieaust]

I hope you do too!!

[@purplesean_6967]

i found one 07 ls460 49k miles for 12k clean title good to buy？

[@bennieaust]

It’s hard to say without seeing it in person, but if it’s really nice it sounds like a good buy.

[@JohnLittlepage]

Honest review, what’s next in the wheelhouse?

[@bennieaust]

Trying to clear out some space!! lol

[@mtadc1545]

I’m moving to Minneapolis from Australia and I’m looking at an LS! How do these do against rust? Because the rust on my wife’s Corolla in St Paul is insane!

[@bennieaust]

That’s a great question. Mine was a Minnesota car its whole life and was very clean. I can’t say I’ve seen a rusted out one, but you don’t see a lot of them on the road to it’s not a very big sample. It seems like they must do ok.

[@MuscleMan909]

I am looking to buy either a 2011 or 2012 LS 460 Lexus all-wheel-drive. How does this perform in the winter time? also is it expensive to maintain this as a daily driver? And is it too luxury for every day use?

[@bennieaust]

They are great cars, but they are not an inexpensive to own and daily drive as an ES350. Mine was the RWD version and it didn’t work very good in the slippery winter conditions. I’m sure the AWD version would be much better.

[@vkhiev]

I will never sell my ls460 love it

[@TacticalRuse]

I was watching the video then I randomly see the worlds largest candy shop out the window

[@bennieaust]

lol, it’s a great place to visit!

[@400millionbymonday6]

You can adjust the touch sensitivity of the touch screen im settings.

[@bennieaust]

Thanks! I didn’t know you could do that. My biggest issue with the screen is that it doesn’t support scrolling. Overall it has aged well. It’s a pretty impressive screen for a 2007 vehicle.

[@Edward-tp5nc]

These are nice but them darn control arms and struts do not last. I guarantee you will have problems eventually and way too soon. I know. I own a 2010 460. And I own a 2005-430. My 430 beats the heck out of my 460. Now the newer LS did improve the suspension but I hate that new front end design.

[@bennieaust]

The LS 430 definitely has a better reputation for reliability than the LS460. When I bought mine I considered the 430 but really wanted the newer tech and features on the 460. I’m glad I got the 460 but did so knowing the cost of ownership would probably be higher.

[@meteordealer]

The aftermarket control arms hold up much better than the OEM Lexus ones. And they are wayyyy cheaper.

[@Edward-tp5nc]

@@meteordealer not on your life. OEM is the best.

[@meteordealer]

@@Edward-tp5nc Not when it comes to the control arms.

[@Edward-tp5nc]

@@meteordealer I own a 2010 460 and I also have two 430s and I guess I know what I’m talking about. OEM is always best. Discussion is over.

[@luiso6153]

Here in SCL I want to buy a LS600H, there is a 2010 with 35k miles or a 2013 with 87K miles, which one do you choose (US 20 K vs 34K)?

[@bennieaust]

I generally go for the newest one that fits my budget. Having more miles on the newer one will drop the value (great for you, the purchaser) and neither one has many miles on it in my opinion. Hope you enjoy whichever one you end up getting!!

[@jessiemorton4219]

Like to review got a question would it be better to buy one through a dealership?

[@bennieaust]

I personally prefer private party, but if it’s a reputable dealership then that’s a good option too. I like to talk to the actual owner and find out as much as I can. Dealers just throw the carfax at you and can’t really tell you much.

[@jaroslavscz1821]

Awesome car !

[@bennieaust]

Thanks!

[@moriwaki1105]

I did 207 Thousand miles of total pleasure in my 96 LS400. Bought the 460 and sold it after 6 months and 10 Thousand miles....was terrible to drive in comparison.

[@bennieaust]

I haven’t owned an LS400 but have worked on and driven them. They are great. I personally much preferred my LS460.

[@jesusflores8616]

How did you add Apple CarPlay?

[@bennieaust]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojbo397jr2dacUsi=ELri0u-MjbgaQhsX

[@malcolmsamuel7791]

What brand were the replacement struts?

[@bennieaust]

KYB, I’d highly recommend them.

[@khdude_]

How much are you looking for this beauty?

[@bennieaust]

It’s already sold.

[@gerardoarzola532]

@@bennieaust how much did you sell it for?

[@bennieaust]

@@gerardoarzola532 ​​⁠ $7500 to a friend’s parents

[@jessqcpro8156]

I have the chance to buy one 2009 178 000 miles for 6000$ Canadian and idk if its worth it can I have some advice?

[@bennieaust]

If it’s a nice car that sounds like a great deal.

[@Mabeylater293]

Make sure the bugs were addressed: Brake actuator Melting Interior panels The updated control arms The updated valley plate sealant

[@MrLeroyJacob]

Where can I find the wireless car play?

[@bennieaust]

Here is the video I made on it. Link in the description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojbo397jr2dacUsi=jXCAwRN73Jt7gaeX

[@MrLeroyJacob]

@@bennieaust thank you!

[@bennieaust]

@@MrLeroyJacob you’re welcome!

[@alb12345672]

I have an 11 GS 350 AWD. Pretty much Camry reliability. Needs nothing.

[@trilingualkid]

at 286k does it consume oil?

[@bennieaust]

About 1/2 quart in 8,000 miles.

[@trilingualkid]

@@bennieaust man that's great my last GDI V8 consume a quart 1500 miles

[@trilingualkid]

@@bennieaust did you install the Android auto feature yourself?

[@bennieaust]

@@trilingualkid, not bad at all. I’ve got no complaints.

[@bennieaust]

@@trilingualkidI did. It’s a GROM VLine2

[@Bleachanna]

Amazing no one mentions the failing interiors and transmissions

[@bennieaust]

If I had experience with either I would have mentioned them. You can see what mine looks like with close to 300k miles. And it’s on the original transmission. 🤷

[@Bleachanna]

@@bennieaust all of the interiors melt, peel, crack, fall apart. With less than 100k. Someone likely paid a lot of money to repair that or actually convinced Toyota to fix it.

[@bennieaust]

@@Bleachanna I didn't own it from day 1, but I have extensive paperwork on it, including all Lexus records and there is absolutely nothing noted on the interior. I could see this being an issue down south, but it would be very uncommon up here.

[@Bleachanna]

@@bennieaust it's a huge huge huge issue here. Really ruins what would've been a mediocre car and makes it an embarrassing abomination

[@bennieaust]

@@Bleachanna ​​⁠lol, how do you really feel? Apparently all it takes is a northern climate to make theses cars amazing and not embarrassing!! :)

[@LorenzoMoore-zf3ni]

From Miniso

[@ItzL0s29]

So you paid 9,700 for an LS with 250k?

[@bennieaust]

@@ItzL0s29 it had 262k miles when I bought it, but basically yes.

[@plutotech]

You must not be familiar with a Lexus value.

[@tadeuszrychert7452]

👍👍👍

[@angusnz7910]

And kiwis here in NZ won’t touch a car over 160,000 km (100 miles) and by 240 (155,000 miles) cars are considered scrap. Probably more due to lack of maintenance we are known for here

[@bennieaust]

Maintenance does make all the difference. My truck has 357k miles o. It and I just took it on a 2800 mile trip towing my camper. Works great!

[@TacticalRuse]

interesting

[@Mr921kevin]

Money Pit 😂

[@bennieaust]

You had one that was a money pit? Maybe mine was an uncommon one, but even with a lot of miles it had a low cost of ownership for sure.