THE COST OF FIXING MY 'CHEAP' LEXUS LS430

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Today I'm back in my 'cheap' LEXUS LS430. I've got my calculator at the ready and plenty of bills to go through.
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[@DrJonathanWitt]

“I went to my mechanic and he wanted too much money so I got everything off eBay” 😂😂😂 Never change Matt.

[@StenJenkins]

£200 on some unnecessary new wheel centres on a £2500 car is exactly the sort of madness that I respect. 😂👍

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

I would have tried filling and painting them. Failing that, yeah, you gotta replace them if you've already spent the large on the wheel refinishing.

[@asdasd01]

Well 2500 of car of this caliber is pretty cheap and a reak bargain. It is tottalky worth even if you out 3k just to get it in the right condition.

[@hassanazamuk]

Yet skimped on the radiator - makes no sense.

[@Y0UTUBEADMIN]

@@hassanazamuk its better than an OEM part lol with 30% increased cooling efficiency lol

[@StefanD67]

When you want to sell this Lexus I would like to buy it. Just indicate when you ready. I may email your dealership

[@Ray6256]

I really enjoyed these two videos on the Lexus LS430, okay it's a fair bit of money to get everything done, most cars are never really cheap to fix and or maintain, but now that you've done all those things to it, it will give you complete peace of mind, plus you have a really nice and also very reliable car to drive, well done

[@goorallpg]

"I've got a brand new set of tailored mats, which i need to put in, but keep in boot right now ... because they brand new" 😂😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

I dont want muddy foot prints on them haha

[@goorallpg]

@@HighPeakAutos well ... money well spent 😁👍

[@johnennis4586]

Cant fault a bloke for that, very rational behaviour!

[@trizvanov]

I hate to sound ... ermmm, you know what but that sounds EXACTLY like a Lexus owner would do. 😛

[@Life_Of_AL]

😂 I have genuine Rover rubber mats over my premium genuine Rover upholstery mats 🙈

[@gwgrote5]

Matt, thanks for the awesome video. This is a great car. I have had my 2010 Lexus IS 250 awd for approx. 2.5 yrs. I bought it at a fantastic price but I am now paying the piper. I've had to replace the entire exhaust system, dual exhaust, 2 cats, I went with OEM ($3,900 usd), it had this bizarre wiring problem that Lexus couldn't find (it was the speed sensor) which cost me $600 usd. I have a noisy belt which my mechanic diagnosed as the car needs a new water pump/pulley/tensioners/belt with an estimate of $1,800 usd. This will be done next week. I am the second owner of my car which I purchased at a used car lot. My local Lexus dealer has the records of what was done to the car before I acquired it. I did have it checked out beforehand, and my mechanic gave me the green light. Like my former car, a Volvo, nothing needed fixing until 100k miles. My Lexus has 107k miles and these are excellent cars but can be expensive to repair. Due to the COVID crisis and the lack of cars, my IS 250 is worth approx. $13,000 which is why I've decided to fix what needs fixing. I will need rear brakes and rear suspension addressed in 6 months or so. Again, thanks for being a bargain hunter and sharing your LS experience. People are so quick to throw away cars these days and you have a keeper there. :o)

[@sshnrub]

Can’t wait to see it all sorted. Part 3 a KZbin style detail video? Love seeing a car come out in its best again

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

He'll probably sell it to his mechanic and you'll never see it again.

[@Geshmaal]

With the disgusting stock music?

[@sshnrub]

@@Geshmaal ooo yes. Nothing like the stock music

[@amac1657]

Loved the LS400 as a kid when it came out around 1989. It started my interest in luxury cars. Was amazing for its time.

[@mattd-p9720]

Nice one Matt. So good to see a properly good car getting thoroughly sorted out. Totally agree that you should be able to go at least 5 years on basic costs now. Bravo! 👏

[@ericgeorge5483]

Well worth saving and restoring these beautiful older cars. Good on you Matt.

[@colinrobinson4327]

You’ve done the right thing! Saved a Japanese hero of a car that I reckon is a sure fire classic for the future! 👍👍

[@megapangolin1093]

Great, interesting video, Matt, I hope that you keep sorting out these wonderful old cars, it is such a treat to see them and keep them going into the future. Thank you.

[@kevincroft9848]

Well done for restoring this Lexus car .Keep up the good work of bringing cars up to a great standard .

[@gars1074]

Great video. I admire your ability to search and acquire parts on line that save you money. The dealer/manufacturer mark up on these OEM parts is insane- I wish I had the ability to do what you do!

[@simonburrow1198]

Great video, loved the out come because quality is priceless

[@dailyhunter3683]

Good review. eBay should have sponsored today's review. I understand how you feel about mechanics AKA "This is going to cost you mate." I think they are the reason why people are paying £500.00 ( Car finance ) every month for shining new cars.

[@atomant830]

Nice job, I have one just like yours same color. I love it. I had a LS400 in the past, it was a good car but, the LS430 is more reliable and is the smoothest car I've ever driven.

[@whitegum56]

Hello, I am from Australia, and I enjoy watching your videos, your presentation is always direct and not over the top like some others so thank you. Anyway I have an LS430 and love it. It is a wonderful car to drive and own. Mine has done 189000 klms and is a 2004 I have not had the issues that you have had but I believe with normal servicing from someone reliable I will have trouble free running for years to come. Keep up the good work with your vehicle reviews. Cheers

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Your car will last longer because of your dry warm climate, I had a 2004 aswell with the revised 6 speed gearbox, people don’t realise how good these cars are... cheers mate happy motoring from my damp country 😞

[@Tuffluk]

Oh Matt, you are doing what I have longed to do all my life. Finding cars, fixing them, enjoying that satisfaction and moving to another. I moved on to watches when I realised how much money I was spending. Its a kind of hunter gatherer syndrome in this world. Now I want that Lexus.

[@instasingingvids3529]

Was waiting to see this 😄

[@nekite1]

The wheel refurb doesn't sound that expensive - I've just had my Alfa 159 19" ti alloys done for £260 and the brake calipers repainted for a further £100. Well worth the money for the visual impact.

[@e.o9470]

You pampered this old boy but it’s worth every penny! Lexus won’t disappoint!

[@paulwoodhead5001]

One thing I love about Lexus is the quality, especially on the electronic componentry. We all know that the gubbins and gadgetry on a twenty year old German car would be temperamental at best.

[@antonaberg5238]

You should buy a ozone generator it will get rid of the smoke smell. I bought one personally and it's gotten rid of anything from smoke to mold smell! Just be careful not to leave in in the car for to long (i go for like 30-45 minutes)

[@thomas316]

And don't breath the ozone!

[@dw4525]

What happens if you leave it in there too long?

[@antonaberg5238]

@@dw4525 From what I've heard from my father is that it will start to smell weird in the car from the ozone for a while. But also you don't need to run it more than 1 hour max for a normal car

[@justjosh11]

@@dw4525 slightly different, but our office bought o-zone generators as part of our 'covid-safety' measures and they run for a couple hours every night. We have been severely warned that no one is to enter during these hours as they would likely die, lol. Very dramatic. The o-zone supposedly kills 99.9% of germs bacteria and virus off all hard and soft surfaces, so I guess that's why they work to remove bad odours too

[@Pat14922]

can we get a big one to fix that hole problem over the Arctic?

[@jdmguy44]

Fantastic looking car. Amazing how the small details have a big impact.

[@chasc301]

Man sits alone in back seat of car in remote lay-by. As joggers runs by man raises window blind. Nothing to see here...Great comic timing Matt! Thanks for all these videos, I really appreciate the level of detail you provide about the cars and your relaxed presentation style.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thank you

[@MartinJG100]

0:40. I think that was quite possibly the most civilised and laid back plug I have ever heard :). Keep up the great reviews.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching!

[@benrouse2386]

Today, my 2005 Lexus LS430 gets 25 to 27 mpg on the highway and 20 to 23 in the city - Nashville. I have over 236,000 miles on it. I always use Premium. I am its second owner.

[@Jamingedling]

Love the vids! 😁 Looking forward to seeing what happens with the dirty Volvo 😀

[@TheRussianLondoner]

My uncle had exactly the same car when it came out, it was the only Lexus in our small town and whenever he gave me a lift, I wished my parents home would be much further away from my uncle's so the trip would be longer, cos for me as a teenager that car was like a Japanese spaceship on wheels... ZERO road noise, air con vents moving side to side, amazing sound quality from the stereo, even when my uncle played a rubbish Russian pop music, somehow it sounded better than usually... AMAZING CAR INDEED. AWESOME WORK DONE ON IT AS WELL!!! WELL DONE!!!

[@Pat14922]

Good plan with the new mats in the boot . Keep em there, and they'll always be nice. After his service, my neighbour used to keep the polythene seat covers on for at least a month. "protects the seats mate"

[@ryanlilley1550]

Great video as always. That's a great car for the money and you've made an excellent job bringing it back up to standard. I love the videos where you buy something that needs a bit of tlc always a great transformation

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! 👍

[@AndyK.1]

Like his M3. The cost ends up more than the cars worth. Sometimes i wonder if he knows the sales business. 🤣.

[@heisenberg2966]

Great Video. It is nice to hear a Detailed, Breakdown of Maintenance Costs.

[@TheRobynhud]

Love the shape of the car , solid. Great vid Mat. Nice office .

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@hugh__jaynus__5796]

@8:38 not ciggys in that motor lad. Will have been puffing on the Hamlets!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha 100%

[@jamiecampbell5905]

Yes matt loving the content once again

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers!

[@DavidTYoung]

Great update, lovely ls

[@HighPeakAutos]

Many thanks

[@andrewbishop6003]

Brilliant as always, thank you.

[@ianyoud1]

Hi Matt great video hope there’s a part three to this after it has been detailed I think you will easily get 5 to 10 years out of, it great video best wishes ian

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Great video as always, thx! 😊👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks again!

[@ThijsvanHerkhuizen]

Great car! I drive a Lexus LX 470 from the same era. Surprised how solid these cars are build, electronics, suspension, leather etc all build bullet proof!

[@tilerman]

That is a lovely example, very nice looking car. I did have one a few years ago and a beautiful car to drive but the fuel consumption was indeed terrible! Trouble is it's hard not to floor the car when driving, it's just so smooth.

[@TheDarrenc1973]

Worth every penny....

[@markvincent5241]

Love it, well sorted motor

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@tangledtangles1384]

Great video, do love a LS having owned a 07 LS460. It was lovely. Looking to upgrade to a LS600hl. Would be interested to see if you get your hands on a LS600hl what you think. Please keep the different car video’s coming they are really great

[@itzjdub282]

I had an '08 Ls600hl. Had to replace the hybrid battery twice as well as the suspension twice. Zero engine trouble. Only regular maintenance

[@tariqtvproductions]

Matt get an oil cooler fitted ASAP to prevent water getting into the gearbox. Great video they're stunning cars!

[@gwilko6452]

That all sounds reasonable with the savings you made sourcing online. Well worth the money. I need to get my reversing camera sorting and bodywork tidy up on mine. Cracking vlog

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@peterbullen3347]

I see you mentioned the gearbox service again, this is a regular item on these reviews.... Which is absolutely right, I have both my car gearboxes serviced regularly and they are both as smooth as your silky delivery on these videos... Well done

[@stevedarcy9542]

Awesome video as always my friend. Love the honesty, warts and all car channel, brilliant. Thanks for sharing mate.

[@HighPeakAutos]

No problem 👍

[@andybolton4773]

Another great video, it’s not just about buying the car it’s all the other bits & pieces you need to do to get it right. Food for thought.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@stephenlane9168]

Great car. Enjoyed that video Matt as I do all your videos 👌

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@XtremeKremaTor]

It's gonna last a life time.

[@anthonywhite721]

Good to see you back dude I have loads of your videos to catch up on Looking forward to leaving some comments

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@williammorris1384]

Absolutely brilliant car ! If ONLY it had a diesel in it , I’d have bagged one years ago ! You’ve actually saved a ton of cash with the eBay thing too . Scares me half to death though . I’d go on there , looking for a radiator and come off with the joystick from NASA’s space shuttle ! Please complete the trilogy of this Lexus ! Thanks Matt 👍

[@RationalCreed]

Fantastic cruiser. If you don’t drive too often then it’s worth the hit on fuel costs. I’d buy one of these just for my twice weekly run to work. You know you’ll arrive fresh.

[@jamesmackie6959]

Matt ,is a class act, he dont play games , I enjoy watching this channel

[@carlplz00001]

Congrats 🎊, beautiful car, you are just like me, get a nice car and expend twice the price in putting it like new 👌. I try to get all genuine or premium parts which makes my bills 💸 go up, but the pleasure and the peace of mind when i drive is priceless. I believe you have the pic of my last project and i’m still waiting for you Matt to do the 3rd part of “ride my ride” and see it there 🐆. Cheers keep it up. 👍

[@steveegginton535]

Great video and getting parts of Ebay and the net make a lot of sense. Quite lot of investment on your part but as you say the car should now be able to keep going for quite a few years. In time I'm sure the LS430 will stop being seen as 'old' and will come to be regarded as a modern classic and prices will then rise - trick is knowing when that wil happen!

[@wallochdm1]

Doc Martin Mobile.. I'm always amazed how cheaply you can get an older Lexus in the UK. Here in the States, you could probably double the initial cost. Thanks for all of the really good information.

[@Jahmed5635]

Brilliant savings! eBay always there to save the day, car parts 4 less is always good too

[@kenbina]

Looking good, Matt! 👊😎

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@nickdoughty518]

Weirdest fault I ever had in my LS430 was when I came back to the car one day and it was jacked up at the rear like a 70s Ford. The fault was the rear ride-height sensors but not the potentiometers just corrosion in the connectors which could be fixed for zero cost.

[@roni2977]

These cars are brilliant... comfort and luxury and a truly smooth ride!

[@chrispritchard4676]

That 5k spend is worth every penny. The LS430 will never devalue, and will fetch at least that in 5 years time. In addition the pleasure of driving it is immensurable, and, if I recall correctly, the JD survey classed it the best vehicle in the world during its reign outclassing the Mercs and suchlike. And I really love your smooth videos. Thank you for keeping us informed.

[@duncanidaho7494]

Hahaha. You’re mad mate. It shows that the Lexus quality is quiet a myth. JD Power is rubbish

[@Tigermoto]

I have been having issues with the wheels on my Volvo S60 and was thinking about having them done and was looking for a reliable place. When a dealer goes to them you know they're sorted. And I'm only in Oldham so winner! £300 is a huge chunk of change, but for the work car wheels actually do, gotta be worth it. Thanks for that. Oh yeah, nice Lexus.

[@colpur8740]

What a motor! Beautiful

[@Ballterra]

I was given a LS 430 no I’m not rich... it had over 650,000ks anyway did brakes ,belts, radiator (new) etc. still smooth as silk ride and everyone that rides in it loves it and they can’t believe the Mileage shows how well it’s put together.

[@crawfordg]

Matt you need to spend 2 and 6 and get a new cap for the tyre pressure plug! Great Video similar to the Doc Martin car! Regards

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

great cars,enjoyed part 1 as well,

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@hubertornass-kubacki2388]

Great video! Could you show us how the car looks after detailing, pls?

[@pantoffelslippers]

Great video. Progressing well. Would you recommend the LS430 over the 460?

[@garywright8137]

I'd be interested to hear if the new amp fixed that sound issue because my first thought is that an amp problem would likely manifest in all speakers.

[@WhatIGoToSchool4]

We need a part 3! Pleasee

[@LHRSBN]

I used to have a glorious pearl white 1992 LS400 which I had bought second-hand with full service history in 1999 with 125,000 miles on it in Denver CO. It was still almost like brand new. I regrettably sold it in 2007 with 250,000 miles and it was still quite like new, because I always took it to a Lexus main dealer for regular services. In the snowy/icy winters I’d switch to four studless snow tires and take it up the mountains with no problems. Loved it. Their “most long-lasting, reliable and dependable cars” reputation is well deserved. In Japan you could also buy the similar Toyota Celsior.

[@apb3251]

Thumbs up for prestige wheels, got my X351 ones done and they swapped tyres over for me as well.

[@nickdavis8467]

I love watching this video as this car is now sitting on my driveway, yes! I managed to make Matt an offer he could not refuse, and being the gentleman he is he even delivered it for me. I have had the car nearly two years now and it is still as beautiful as it is in this video, cheers Matt.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very good. Pleased to hear it

[@nickdavis8467]

@@HighPeakAutos It is probably the most expensive garden orniment going lol as I am not able to drive it much (health issues) but it looks great and I have no regrets buying it, when I can drive it it is pure luxury.

[@anthonytsi]

There is a cabin filter in the glovebox and a small air filter under each front seat. You must take the storage tray out from under the seat to access them. I'm not sure about the back seats as my LS430 is not the Ultra Luxury. I sure do love this car though.

[@Kevin-ey7et]

Another cracking video as always cheers

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@Kevin-ey7et]

@@HighPeakAutos your welcome buddy

[@BATMAN-lw8gg]

Great sales man

[@alandavies1054]

That is a proper nice car and worth spending money on. Given the option of running this Lexus or a £5k Astra/Focus I know I would take the Lexus…it’s a no brainier. Cheers Matt 👍

[@MrTwister86660]

I used to put Zaflora in a spray bottle and spray it like febreeze to get rid of smoke, can get it anywhere and there are all different scents

[@buster8847]

Iv been looking for a ls430 for last few years and this is probably the 2nd best one iv seen... I was mad to pass by a 70k millage black one one owner full history and no advisory ever on mot for 3k 😭. If this ever go up for sale I'll 100% be interested

[@liamcinq]

Props to you for doing some of the work yourself. Those wheel centre prices, yikes.

[@malachyward1031]

Saw one of these beauty's out in Macclesfield today

[@tony34star]

Great car, I have a LS460 the air suspension overhall is expensive to fix but that the only thing that goes wrong, otherwise get coil overs and problems are all over!

[@martindouglass3248]

I know I’m seven months late to this party, but as for getting the smoke smell out, a small ozone generator for about 20 minutes every few weeks should kill it off. As for painting the clam shell on the rear view mirror, the parts department at lexus in north Scottsdale sells a lot of body parts - new -that are a better buy than paint. I don’t live anywhere near there - i found them on eBay years ago and they are my default for hard to find and maintenance stuff. I love your channel and these 2001-2006 Lexus cars are done ifcthe finest cars ever made. I had the LS and loved it. I now have the GS and while it’s intended to be as fancy, it’s a wonderful car too. Keep up the brilliant videos - your Cayenne review has me looking for one if those to add to our garage next lol. Anyway - Happy Christmas

[@Rabscuttle3]

What with the wood and leather, it's almost my ideal car, except for the grey and 17mpg... Excellent video, Matt - cheers!

[@sgdtv1368]

The video I’ve been waiting for

[@mobilography6786]

One of the best car I've driven so far. I had an LS400 that was a great car too.

[@iandeakin4503]

Hey mat ,sorry I'm late. Just watched review, lexus looking great. 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@philipashley1517]

Thanx for your info,,,I just payed £1,200 on a major service including a rear caliper and a pair of rear discs,,on a hyundai santa fe,,,nowt cheap nowadays,,great video..👍👍

[@jonathanevans9257]

Love Lexus, bought n RX400 H 50000 mls 96 and not spent a penny on it in 12 months, only thing needs fixing is the interior light bulb. They were so far ahead of the rest when new...still smoother at stop start than my nearly new VW

[@danielpothier9990]

Nice car, shows what you can get used

[@sashaneemoht8764]

Thank you for explaining the ups and downs of your repair experience. £900 x 4=£3600 for oem suspension struts. I saw an American was to be charged $4000, so he changed the type of suspension on his car for a cost of $1440. I much prefer your plan'B'... unless it's unavailable now because you have KZbin viewers trying to snap any 430's from autotraders.

[@stu1909]

I do fancy a LS!!

[@pires908]

Looks like you have done a good job in getting the car back to almost perfect. 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@alchapman1052]

A lovely car and well worth looking after ,money well spent .

[@MrJonnycm]

Basically a mint s-class for 5 1/2k that's reliable too, can't really go wrong can you

[@christophermartin972]

The service life of an S Class is about 90k miles, the LS can easily go 400k with very minimal maintenance.

[@MrTitaniumBG]

Enzyme cleaner would help with the smoke smell along with an o zone cleaner, I recently detailed a Lexus lh 250 the carpet and leather come up amazing with how high quality they are

[@markthomas5914]

Nice to talk about the car during the ad for a VPN lol

[@BrikMT]

I have a very similar spec car and by the time I've worked my way through it's various issues I reckon I'll be into it for similar sort of outlay, I also have the added bonus of a private reg valued at £2,000.