I Bought The Cheapest Lexus LS460 In The World

[@kgisabeast]

Engine and trans are still extremely reliable with these, main worry is the stupid expensive control arm bushings that go bad, the most “unreliable” Lexus is still more reliable than most other vehicles

[@hayden93]

@@kgisabeast and diy they aren’t too horribly expensive

[@gavinr9107]

This 100%, it is still substantially more reliable than the Mercedes S class and BMW 7 series it was designed to compete with.

[@MrGeezil]

There are a lot of problems with this model . I owned one and I can list a whole lot of common issues. The transmission died at 153k.

[@taliyahchavon1691]

@@MrGeezilwhat else were the problems?

[@MrGeezil]

@@taliyahchavon1691 2009 Lexus Ls460 AWD had like 110k miles on it and Own it for like 3 years. Faulty O2 sensors, brake actuator failures , cracks in the wood , Air suspension failures so I converted to regular struts. Control arms and bushings messed up too. stupid wind noises, Valve seals/lifters, High pressure fuel pump leak (2), annoying plastic engine underbody falling off too, hood struts replacement , yellowing of headlights. Transmission went out at around 153k.

[@AAPLGUY]

The older Lexus’ were amazing. Just pure luxury, class, and comfort ❤

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

They truly were!

[@AAPLGUY]

@@PerformanceOnWheelsIt’s definitely a thing of the past, comfortable cruisers that were squishy and comfortable. Not a hint of “sport.” Love the channel btw! Been watching for years :)

[@unamsoft]

Great car and Video. I hope you enjoy your LS every day as I do. I have a 2007 LS460 with 311K miles on it. Yes, over 300K and the engine and transmission are just perfect. I have replaced the Lower Control arms and other parts. But by far, this is one of the best cars out there.

[@Tiberius_I]

That's actually pretty amazing, to go 311,000 miles in any car - whoever owned it before you pampered and over-maintained it, exactly the kind of treatment these phenomenal cars deserve! I went to the Lexus website and searched my VIN and it told me all the service it got at least whatever got done by Lexus dealers. I found out my 2017 got a battery 2 years previously and even had its ATF flushed about the same time. The one important decision I made was to ignore the owners manual and use 5w-30 oil. 0w-20 is much too thin, and the car seems to indicate that too, becaue of how much quieter the engine idles now. The reason I switched oil is because I discovered that in all other countries EXCEPT for the USA, Lexus says you CAN use 5w-30 and even 15w-40 in your LS460 if you choose! Only in the USA owner's manual do they basically "insist" you use only 0w-20. Nope, not for my car!

[@BxMel]

I have an ‘09 with 145k miles, love this thing!

[@gamby16a]

Seems like the stock wheels are a much better option than those awful Pep Boys wheels. Car looks amazing for the age and mileage. Not many of them left now. Cooled seats in 2007 was pretty balleur.

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

I’d agree however the stock wheels are covered in curb rash and some rust spots unfortunately. Those will end up being my winter wheels. I’ll get a cool set of 20s or 22s for it soon

[@devinanderson6466]

They look like they came of a low end Altima

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Or a hot wheels

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

Great video gentlemen. I have a 2017 LS 460 I bought off a lease in 2019. I now have 124,250 miles on it, and outside of regular maintenance I have done absolutely nothing to this car. The comfort, the power, the overall driving experience is absolutely top notch.

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

That’s awesome! Truly great cars!

[@jrighteous1984]

I own a 2016 LS460 , so far it's been perfect

[@Chocolatesauce237]

Clean lexus, thats the flagship i believe. Very classy car.

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

It is indeed the flagship, very impressive car for being from 2007 with more features than most modern cars from 2024

[@Phoked]

Bought this as my first car 2 years ago with 182k miles. Absolutely adore it and know I spoiled myself now with all the features and comfort. It's classy and definitely turns you into a pimp for sure. My only main regret is getting the AWD version of the L. It's the heaviest variant and makes working on the car more difficult due to the front differential. Aside from that though, I knew I made a good choice

[@alexross4062]

I currently own one, I bought it with 91k on it and it has 117k now, with only one trip to the dealer for a fuel leak. I've had to replace TPMS and AFS sensors, but coming from an Audi this thing has been fantastic to own. The "least reliable Lexus" is still the MOST reliable fullsize luxury sedan

[@grabsme]

I bought the cheapest ls600H in the country a few months back. $5100 clean title, 130k miles, no rust, one owner car.

[@bigjoewebb]

Continuous control arms issues, brake actuator failure, and trans failure were the reasons I had to get rid of my old 07 ls460, but it WAS the 1st production year, so all of the bugs and kinks weren't worked out yet....and it only had 160k on it. Hope you have a better experience.

[@Tiberius_I]

Bigjoeweb I think whoever replaced those control arms used some cheapo aftermarket parts! And the trans needs its fluid every 35,000 miles changed regardless of what fables and lies the owner's manual propagates.

[@curtishouseman9542]

My GS approves. 😁😁

[@kraigthornhill9166]

These are great cars! I owned two of them within a 10 year period! They are expensive to repair such that I bought an ES350 as a replacement.

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

What repairs were costly on the 2 you owned?

[@lkajiess]

Please give this old girl the stock rims back or something more appropriate, it'll look so much better. Great vid, I subscribed.

[@Beastie_Boy33]

absolutely. stock rims all the way. great time to get them re-finished too.

[@Atl_celebrity]

I think you did one the best Lexus LS 460 videos this in KZbin history and believe me when I say that … I will subscribe

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Well I can promise you there is a lot more coming

[@brettster3331]

Hi, we have the same car from 2007 in gold color, just about 90 k miles, I have had the front control arms rebuilt with new poly bushings about five years ago and they work perfectly, cost was about 20% of what the Lexus dealer wanted to replace the arms, and with air suspension the ride quality did not seem to change, we keep up on all fluid and filter changes and have had no problems with anything except the trunk exterior button, I have not been brave enough to tackle that. We put about 3 k miles a year on it so I just do one oil and filter change a year, about time to do this year, so I just ordered 10 quarts of Valvoline 0-20w Clean and protect full synthetic oil to try in it as the oil never gets dirty. If I were you I would put back on the original wheels. I hope you have fun with this.

[@ArnoldPranks]

You guys look like brothers

[@cutliss]

First mod I did was take the plastic engine covers off. The subtle v8 sound then back to quiet is addicting.

[@RyanDoonan]

We just got in a 2008 Lexus LS460 with 130k miles and also the car is just like it was first bought from the Lexus dealership and they know how much I love it love the Lexus LS all weather floor mats something we would get also

[@jaidoua1]

7:30 almost jumped a little when i saw that street name, that's in my town! lol

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Farmington MN?!

[@jaidoua1]

@@PerformanceOnWheels LMAO yep i'm like 5 minutes away from you lol

[@bobfox2733]

Shouldn’t have been too unreliable to make it to 240,000 miles well I guess not

[@finn54123]

Just got a fully optioned 2007 LS 460 for $8800 NZD, or $5447 USD. Only done 180,000km, or 112,000 miles. I checked the service history and its been regularly serviced at the same Lexus dealership its entire life, with the water pump, valve springs, and control arms all having been replaced at some point. Don't think I could find a better first car.

[@curtishouseman9542]

What were you putting on the rubber door seals to shine and renew? Made me curious when I saw it

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

It’s called gummi pledge. It helps prevent cracking and helps the rubber seals last longer and have a perfect seal. amzn.to/4cCpxIN

[@Stricklinator]

My 2007 ES 350 is the best car I have ever owned. I paid $11,000 for it. It has most of the features of yours and has 71,000 miles at the moment.

[@hermanpeters549]

LS 460 parts are very expensive

[@_D0PES1CK]

Just bought one for $2700

[@jus300jp]

thinking about buying an 08 L for $5k 180k miles but heard they ride and look nice but the maintenance flaws are ridiculous

[@DeathhAngel1]

Expensive yes. It is a top of the line flagship car so it is to be expected. Not as expensive as s class or 7 series though

[@CoolNickName95]

Friend of mine owned one of these 2008, He loved it but the Arms or was it suspension? Cost of repair... sheeeeeeesh! Wonder if it exists in later models of this ls460 tough, I might buy one myself.

[@chukwudiudeh3171]

I own a 2014 LS460. Have had it for 30k miles. Very reliable car but i had to replace brakes, control arms and steering rack and they are v expensive. Very fun car but the prices of parts are a big downside.

[@Mr921kevin]

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[@JGL98]

I was looking at these and the L trim is the one that everyone was saying to avoid due to it having air suspension

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Fine one that is not equipped with it! Like this example

[@BossTweed1]

I have an 2011 460L no air ride. They’re some out there that have the regular static shocks. Great car.

[@milescrommando4622]

Flagship is the V8 hybrid.

[@m.g9282]

I love my 07

[@drbcrb]

Go check the Car Care Nut. He rebuilt a 600,000 mile LS430. Tons of good info there. Dude knows more about Lexus than anyone.

[@drbcrb]

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[@jeanpierredrainville6794]

It is not a same motors. You its a 430, we talk about thé LS 460 .

[@nickcopeland4]

Whats the name of the protector you applied to the rubber door sills?

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Here’s a link!! amzn.to/4cCpxIN

[@nickcopeland4]

@@PerformanceOnWheels thank you

[@SofiaCox-og3uc]

Hey Man. Mirrors can glitch on this lexus sometimes. Sometimes you can fix it by clicking the button to fold/unfold mirrors for a few times. You can also try to fold the mirror manually and then try to unfold it with the button. Try to play with the mirror and see if it help

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

I'll play around with it and see what I find out!

[@friendlyjunco6836]

Excellent video

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

I’m glad you liked it! Many more coming soon on this Lexus!

[@friendlyjunco6836]

@@PerformanceOnWheels that ls ain't even broken in yet.

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

The road to 1 million miles series starts soon ;)

[@MrGeezil]

Faulty O2 sensors, brake actuator failures , melting dashboard, cracks in the wood , Air suspension failures, stupid wind noises, Valve seals/lifters, High pressure fuel pump leak (2), annoying plastic engine underbody falling off too, hood struts replacement , yellowing of headlights

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

That sounds like basic maintenance and vehicle wear to me.

[@MrGeezil]

@@PerformanceOnWheels some of the stuff listed are just flaws. A dashboard and leather trims shouldn’t be getting melted and the wood trim shouldn’t crack too. Fuel pump leak too another flaw from Lexus.

[@Vince-yolo]

I just got 2008 for $2500 nothing wrong

[@tobylampley4856]

I know you sold your CTSV but You need to get another 😂

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Yes!!!

[@garthmcbridesr6440]

Car care nut says there are problems with waterpump and where its placed in the engine. Portion off the engine block has to be removed to get to, remove and replace the pump. 2grand repair.

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

$110 part the average person could easily do in their garage. Should not be an issue again after it’s replaced once. Commonly they go out around 150k miles. Not a big deal.

[@donkmeister]

I replaced the water pump on mine when I replaced the rad (rads start to leak on these eventually, you can't see it easily as it's at the bottom but I found crusty pink stuff from a slow leak when I pulled it). Can confirm water pump is standard and a piece of cake.

[@hayden93]

Please fix the LS 460L badge, it’s obviously been replaced on the trunk and has not been aligned right, my ocd is going crazy

[@jamestaylor5007]

So I just didn't see the dented rear passenger quarter panel

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Nope, it has a dent!

[@brandonarrington8220]

Bought mine a few years ago with 48k miles. I have an exhaust clip on my channel

[@tamnchau]

Love the car, but I think this is a rwd vehicle. Which is not going to be good for Minnesota winters

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

You can get them in AWD. However I’ve had a RWD car 6 years in a row in MN winters and never once have I gotten stuck or had an issue. Just need winter tires and the knowledge of how to handle a vehicle in snow

[@tamnchau]

@@PerformanceOnWheels 👍

[@cutliss]

Put oem wheels back on. They look better

[@DeathhAngel1]

The "unreliable" thing is just lexus purists who cant hop off the bandwagon

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Let us know how much oil it consumes

[@fadzilshah170]

I wish you did not keep repeating the mileage.

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Can we still be friend's?

[@TacSoob253]

The dad provides almost no redeeming qualities to these videos.

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

I take that as a compliment! I raised my son well.

[@zahab210]

What wheels are those

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Im not sure, im not a fan of them however

[@zahab210]

@@PerformanceOnWheels they do look like reps but makes the car look more modern

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

I’d love to get a set of silver 20s in the future. That will come with time, just bought a house so needed a cheaper daily!

[@showrunner2183]

How much did you pay

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

$5,000

[@BenK-u1b]

LOL just both a 2008 for $2500

[@DeathhAngel1]

Damn, did it have no wheels or engine or what

[@thebeddoctor4273]

Nah all the new lexus are the least reliable ever made.

[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Ive heard Toyota and Lexus have been loosing the most reliable name plate on there newer models

[@lesklower7281]

An unreliable Lexus with 237000 miles on it there are many "luxury " European luxury cars that will not do those kilometres without a lot of money been spent on them and in Australia because of the Toyota and Lexus tax this would be worth more than usd $5000 because Toyota's and Lexuses will deprecate to certain point and begin to appreciate as with my 1997 Toyota Hilux ute

[@Mr921kevin]

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[@PerformanceOnWheels]

Guess this KZbin series will prove if that’s accurate or not