Son Buys a Car for His Father as a Gift. Did They Buy a Good One?

[@kanchanbhattacharyya7937]

This is the son mentioned in this video. My father turned 80 this year and for Father’s Day I wanted to gift him a true luxury car to drive while he still can. This will be the nicest car my parents ever owned being frugal old-world immigrants. This channel is part of our nightly television programming as a family and I am truly honored that AMD offered to make a video so that my dad could watch it back in NY. He would have loved to visit the shop but IL is a bit far for him to make the trek. We are truly touched by the lovely comments, they brought a beaming smile to his face as he read them. We are truly grateful to AMD and The Car Care Nut community for making this so special for us. Thank you ❤

[@otis4349]

Much respect for your respect of your Dad. He raised you well.

[@turnne]

Bless you and your father...this is wonderful

[@hockey98550]

Just curious, what did you pay for this car?

[@DS-11]

Your a good dude and those things come back to you.

[@scarboroughnorthfoodie]

Props to you. Wishing your family the best.

[@abdullahipad7664]

If the son is reading this: you're a great guy. Classy choice and I'm sure your father will love it. Thanks AMD for sharing this story.

[@labradachig1976]

​@@76tfdtr4r5 Could be. But, by gifting this car, he already ranks higher than your average son.

[@jameswhite1319]

@@labradachig1976 yep

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

​​@@76tfdtr4r5Oh shut up. He isn't "involving a KZbin channel". He took the car for a post purchase inspection and AMD asked if he could share the story. Stop trying to find the negative side everything. Makes me wonder if you have mental problems yourself.

[@truthserum5310]

@@76tfdtr4r5 Apparently you need attention, and by your own admission, you're not sane. SMH.

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

​@@76tfdtr4r5No what's weird is leaving awful negative comments like that on youtube about people you don't even know. I think you're the one who needs help, buddy.

[@Vlad6525]

This just hit me like a freight train... When my dad bought his ES330, I was dreaming about buying him an LS430 as his last car...10yrs later, I could have done it, but my dad passed unexpectedly 4yrs earlier... This video is very personal. I'm glad someone else could do what I couldn't.

[@perniciouspete4986]

I'll be your dad's proxy. Buy one and give it to me--same thing.

[@longnguyen-zu1qe]

😢God bless yu that yu did not reach the time and wish.But,your father will know that you want to do it.God bless yu all.😊

[@ytj22]

​@@perniciouspete4986That is so nice of you to offer!

[@TonyTundra5.7]

​@@perniciouspete4986 not cool don't step on this Guy's heartfelt comment 😐👉🏼

[@JayBagwell]

Fun fact: I’m a guitar player when I saw your post I thought you were referring to a vintage guitar that’s very desirable, the Gibson ES-330 :)

[@anthonygasparini1734]

A son's love for his father ❤. My dad, now gone 45 years and miss him every day. +

[@sleepysamk1400]

The king of Toyota Lexus checking out your car. What an honour

[@srbh41413]

I'm sure your father is looking down on his son with the greatest of pride and happiness.

[@zzanatos2001]

I bought my dad an Avalon a couple years ago. He loves it.

[@IAWAF]

How nice! 👌🏻👏

[@walktip]

It's a nice car

[@gorongo4202]

Made me smile. I bought my 90 yo dad a 2005 LS430 after his favorite Volvo finally gave up. He loved it and loved driving it to play golf near Palm Springs. Got compliments all the time. Sadly, Covid took him a few years later and the LS passed along to my cousin who still enjoys it. So this car is a meaningful gift for a father and this episode brought a tear to my eye.

[@wleungO1]

Hats off to the son!!! I just bought a used '13 camry today to gift to my Dad (80 last year) & replace his aging '04 one and I'm already feeling out-staged after seeing this😆 BUT, I am still happy: cos we're all supporting our folks 👍. Thanks for sharing this story.

[@walpoleandworcester]

Beautiful car! I’d say his son made the right choice.

[@johnnyquid-xj4kk]

I have a daughter, gonna let her know I love Lexus. She has at least 20 years to work on it. Nice son.

[@NotNowCato1254]

Love it 😂

[@HT-uu9nc]

AMD, please never stop making LS430 videos. They never get old. You have actually helped me out so much on things to look for on my LS. I love my 2006 LS430. I’d love for you to drive it & inspect it to see if it truly drives like an original LS. It has OEM parts.

[@JakeSoulFreeTravels]

What is AMD?

[@GodBlessErbody]

I’ve owned a 05 ultra ls430. That is a great choice. Can’t think of anything better. Congratulations to your dad and kudos to you for holding him in such high esteem.

[@MJ-fj9yv]

It is a Lexus, yes he bought a good one. Good job, son!

[@jdub976]

I learned a hard lesson this year. After buying aftermarket axles and wheel bearing all were bad out of the box and had to do the job twice. I returned to OE and everything is good again. Parts quality has gotten horrible the last few years. You may pay a little more but everything working the first time is worth it. Love the channel thank you sir.

[@N4CR]

Yeah stick with toyota parts for stuff like that. If you do your research, the balancers and things like that are generic you can get high quality aftermarket, stuff like that is fine. Axles.. bearings, things that are mechanically critical and hard to change, nah lol, not worth it.

[@Riverrockphotos]

Yes they have.

[@TG-vg3qe]

Quality is always a bargain.

[@Robsbrd99]

Don't think the owner did badly at all. He sure picked the right person to bring it back.

[@micbad4689]

The day has come (at least for me) when a youtuber has far better content than hollywood or any original content from the streaming platforms.

[@leardi58]

I think we should have his father on when he gives it to him well done and congrats on retirement

[@keithsanders2792]

What a wonderful gesture by a son to his father. AMD, I'm sorry that your father is no longer with you on earth, but in heaven I'm sure he's very very proud of the person you have become.

[@sanchocloset5987]

Ls430 is the definition of luxury.

[@leyland9999]

Great gift, may he enjoy it for a long time to come!

[@Letsberealish]

It's a classic. Babying a good condition used car like that is a privilege.

[@geoluttig1572]

To the son- good vehicle choice and what a great gift. To the Dad- good job raising your son!

[@Joserocha-wm9de]

Just imagine that person's Father watching this video and not having a clue about that was a gift from his son 🥹🥹😊 The world needs more of this kind of people, God Bless 🙏

[@korbendallas9876]

Amen

[@oscieestanislao5840]

Made me tears with these videos. My dad never had a chance to drive any car in his lifetime. We were so poor to afford one when we were growing up here in the Philippines. We are just lucky to have a chance to migrate and work in the USA. He never learned how to drive one, and looking back , I wish i could do better when he was still alive. Not only that, you're lucky that father was still alive, but you have a chance to show your love to him...

[@RocktCityTim]

When we ordered our 2004 UL, we were torn between that Black Cherry Pearl and the Mercury Metallic and opted for the Mercury Metallic. After seeing that one, though ... Gorgeous. That little air deflector - post the sizes and I'll print you a new pair. Another LS430 UL Saved!

[@trailsdetails4061]

This is one of the BEST cars ever made in terms of quality👍

[@jared101502]

Wow, this car is beautiful, in really good shape, the best thing is rust free. What a great gift for your dad, hope he enjoy it.

[@hutchfromba]

What a beautiful gift. Happy Retirement ❤

[@johndaniel6103]

I bought a used 2006 LS430 with 9200 miles in 2008. It just passed 101,000 and has been dealer maintained. What a JOY! Drove 1,000,000. Miles for business in GM cars Chevy, Pontiac,Olds, Buick, Cadillac. After retirement, bought the LS430 and did 15 seasonal trips to Florida with 16-17 hour non stops. Absolutely painless. Wish I had the 430LS when pounding the road for business. As a 86 year old, I know your 80 year Dad will be ecstatic with this when renewed. The cost of maintenance has been ridiculously modest.

[@llll4350]

👍

[@wrangler2155]

The door lock actuators can be torn down and just the solenoid inside can be replaced for like 10$ , I just replaced my LF one on my 430. The cases are glued so you will have to split the case but everything went smoothly and theres videos on youtube.

[@squawk012h]

You had a wonderful father because he raised an excellent son. Please video the work for this marvelous vehicle.

[@garyg8036]

The SDS 14:37 is the aftermarket Safe Drive Systems. It's a radar collision avoidance system.

[@bobp4036]

Crimes against humanity: Moog parts. Love it.

[@yowser8780]

Sigh.... Moog parts used to be good ! (Long time ago.)

[@finisherjess3863]

Are Moog parts no longer considered high quality?

[@brokenujoints3811]

​@finisherjess3863 Nope. Son in law is a mechanic and had some bad parts from moog. For a Chrysler minivan. Sway bar links.

[@Cocora22]

@@yowser8780 Moog parts are probably still OK, but they desecrate a Lexus, 😂😂😂😂😂

[@stephendibari5010]

what a wonderful gift for his dad. Thanks for sharing this AMD. These LS430's are amazing. Maybe when i retire in 3 to 4 years I'll pick one up, but for now I'm loving my 2002 ES300. Would need a PRE-purchase inspection for any car especially an LS430 !! those Quick struts are a NO GO !

[@mrvang8077]

That's a beautiful car. So classic and very modern. Love the front look. It's gorgeous!

[@Dr.IftikharMohammad]

This is a great gift and in my opinion this car is extremely beautiful ! Very Very Beautiful !

[@AB-jk7tw]

You could not pick a better master tech than AMD to bring your very generous gift back to near perfect.

[@joemikey278]

I love that you put our Heavenly Father first in your life and efforts…. And I pray for all our earthly Fathers passed away, especially yours today ! ❤

[@potatodonkey1856]

What a wonderful car, and a good purchase for sure. whoever that guys son is; is a great guy. I’m actually looking into getting an LS430 possibly for my sister, since it’s reliable and pretty safe.

[@daisywilson8867]

Love you , what a great channel. I wish you were my mechanic. And I’m not a car gal. Just in the market to purchase a new vehicle and decided to watch some videos. May God truly bless you .

[@rickjazzfusionbop]

Terrific gift, Sir. Most kind of you to honor your father. Obviously, you couldn't have a better person to take a look. I love it.

[@stacyhackney6100]

Nice for a son to gift his retiring dad a reliable, quality car. 😊

[@Shododaan]

That rear diff has a number on it? That normally means junkyard parts. Oh... and the LS460 also has a seat filter. I was chasing smoke smells in my used LS after going over the entire car and found a post on clublexus about the seat filter. It's a round filter and not as expensive. Once I replaced that and did one more cycle with 03 the smell is gone =). Great car great video I think this is a great present from this kind son.

[@maxwood192]

This is another great video, It is great to bless your father, My father was a great listener. I talked to my father all the time. When he passed I lost a true friend, listen to your children, don't tell them what to do all the time. God bless.

[@MZ-hw2gj]

What a Great story. The son buying his Dada a luxury car as a symbol of that special love.for his dad.❤. Brought tears to my eyes ❤❤. To the son Welk done.❤

[@KaiPonte]

I absolutely LOVE the LS430. I'm happy you're restoring another one. Beautiful color. Great midsize car. I miss our 2004.

[@Nijel-oh3iz]

Wonderful gesture to thank his father. I also wish I could have done something like this as a very small way of thanking my father. Sadly he is no longer on this earth. I hope you are able to service this car and refurbish it, like it was for your own father. I feel like you will, from your initial comments.

[@jimbergen5232]

Wonderful retirement gift for your Dad and in AMD's hands it will be perfect.

[@weroliera]

Can’t wait to hear the difference in shocks being changed out

[@gfutube1]

He took it to the right guy

[@Jon-q9h]

This is my favorite channel to watch and gain knowledge.

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, Good luck to the new owner.😁 If there is such a thing as a perfect place for a post-purchase inspection, I am confident that TCCN Automotive is that place. I like that colour and as Ron Burgundy might say, Stay Burgundy Lexus!! 🤩

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Really Nice Car! A little repair work and it's good to go for many, many years!

[@texaslegend5076]

Excellent choice. 👍👍I have this car in non UL form. 2004. Same color…Black cherry pearl. Now at 327,000 miles. Trying to get to 500,000.

[@Cocora22]

That is a really cool idea. I think the dad will be blown away and super emotional when he gets it. What a great idea. When we get up in years we get so emotional when our kids do even the smallest little things for us. This dad is lucky to have you!!!!

[@leemckee1272]

Amazingly beautiful car. The best choice available including new and used.

[@TawonezviMurambiwaChuru]

A very nice gesture and present to his father. We'll done son

[@jiggajayp]

Great video! Son do the right thing and fix it right. These cars last forever! Great gift for Dad!!

[@Ultramusique]

Beautiful car, and gesture. I would love one of these!

[@klwthe3rd]

I think the burgandy exterior color really makes this car. I know the pearl white is most people's favorites but to me the burgandy wine exterior is a very very stunning color. I also think a medium grey interior would contrast better than the black myself. Stunning automobile.

[@rossjohnson2478]

I have a pearl white 2022 Avalon LTD and a 2017 Avalon Touring in this color. Needless to say I enjoy the bells and whistles of the 2022 but have more pride while driving the 2017.

[@Orangematz]

Mine is in Flint Mica. I love that color it is beautiful.

[@klwthe3rd]

@@Orangematz What shade is Flint Mica?

[@csjrogerson2377]

@@klwthe3rd Its called the 'internet'. You can access it and ask all sorts of questions. I'm gonna go out on a limb and bet you 1$ its a metallic dark grey/gunmetal grey. A very boring, mundane, common colour.

[@klwthe3rd]

@@csjrogerson2377 Dude why do you have to be sarcastic about my question when you don't even know yourself? 😕 No need to reply if you're going to be a POS.

[@keithcrandall1369]

old Lexus' never die!!! what a great son!

[@JamesSusanka]

great story nice car congrats to his dad.

[@edgarsdzerins]

One of the best cars ever!

[@brucewayne2773]

I think it's definitely time to buy the shop next door to expand your business 🙏

[@eliseusnonso5182]

Beautiful and congratulations to father who will receive it.

[@hanko5750]

The drive train is solid and that is the heart of the beast, rest is easily fixable. Well done!

[@riceburner4747]

What a nice gesture. I hope to leave my car to one of my sons. I LOVE that color. Good for you! ❤️👍🖖🇺🇸

[@WatchGeek]

The color of that thing is 😍😍😍😍

[@brokenujoints3811]

Our 2008 Lexus Es350 is the same color, awesome in the sun. Only 36000 miles. Showroom condition. Our regular driver is a 2006 Avalon we got with 67000 miles, some dings paint chips etc but what a sweet ride as well!!

[@Orangematz]

Yep, beautiful color. Love the red exterior and black leather, looks nice.

[@SoulGoodman331]

Hi @WatchGeek, really a big fan of your videos. Imagine finding you here.

[@smeliscave]

We need at least 10 clones of this fantastic man. You are awesome, my favorite person on KZbin. Please keep on going

[@lindap.p.1337]

49 clones….one per state.

[@mvitaliy10]

Such a beautiful story, big respect for the son and the channel! Thumbs up! Great job!

[@paulB77166]

May god bless you as well brother, you are an honest mechanic

[@ahmongus]

Bought my 06 LS 430 a year ago with 185,000 on the odometer. It's ML trim and everything works. The only thing missing was the spare tire. It is one of the best car buying decisions I made

[@1995RangeRover]

Always loved that color combo...a beautiful thing the son has done for his father

[@tbyoda9475]

please do a follow up after it is all done and detailed and maybe if you can the reaction of the dad and son

[@aq7705]

Lovely car. Looking forward to watching you fix it up. Have to say, the way you inspected the car and found issues is impressive. A true professional mechanic.

[@FleaMarketJohn]

Post purchase inspection????? POST not PRE? Wonderful thing and gesture for his father.

[@Paul71H]

That was my thought too. I never buy a used car without having it inspected by a mechanic whom I trust, *before* I commit to purchasing it. I've been saved from buying several lemons that way.

[@jamessharp9790]

@@Paul71Hdo they usually allow that or do some sellers refuse or offer resistance etc ,

[@dtna]

It is very common practice with used Porsche 911s and Ferraris. I wouldn't buy a used 997.1 or 997.2 without an inspection because of the possibility of a catastrophic IMS bearing.​@@jamessharp9790

[@jimmurray8483]

​@@jamessharp9790Some refuse. Unless you know cars, walk away if they do

[@Paul71H]

@@jamessharp9790 In my experience, sellers are usually fine with letting me have a used car inspected before committing to buy, whether it's a private seller or a small used car lot. If they aren't fine with it, then I look elsewhere. But I live in a small-to-medium sized town. Maybe the situation would be different in a big city or in a different area; I don't know.

[@frankbiz]

The bones are good, well worth it. Wish your father many many miles of enjoyment. Glad you had an expert check it out and will fix it properly.

[@ilukatube1972]

I bought my dad a car and he just stared at me ....couldn't wait to get rid of it and traded it for nothing....not always tears of joy and feeling good unfortunately...will stay with me forever.

[@IAWAF]

😢. Hey, you tried. If my sons bought we a car, I would love it, even if not perfect. Difference between people.

[@johnbragg2014]

Since you mentioned it, what did you get him and why didn't he like like it.

[@ilukatube1972]

@@johnbragg2014 Hi it was a late model Mazda 929 quad cam v6 luxury, quite a rare car with rear wheel steering , beautiful leather interior. PS he never said anything negative just didn't say anything. I was pissed as if i knew that he would trade it for nothing i would have bought back off him.cheers.

[@bhaimohamed5249]

best wishes for the owner of the car

[@snowpants2212]

Beautiful color combo! The burgundy ones always seem to have the beige interior.

[@FT-su9dp]

Nice gift for dad. All the best to both of you. AMD is the best tech in the country as well, from what I can see.

[@RichardCWard]

One of the best Cars ever built, I own one and have owned for seventeen years, ours has 86877 miles today. It is a shame that there is nothing build today (2024) equal to the quality of the Lexus LS430.

[@chrissimons9733]

I love that ...its a crime against humanity .. i love the dedication the professionalism my favorite channel.

[@gazzafloss]

That's a very pretty colored car, once the CCN has finished with it, it'll be the perfect gift. Hope your Dad gets to enjoy the Lexus for many years.

[@kevinhearts616]

Good deal for sure. Cannot wait to see you restore it with all original parts

[@stevelozano9523]

Beautiful car and majority mechanically sound. Shocks, locks, can be done periodically done and worth the purchase. Love that color

[@greathey1234]

Some people say Lexus designs are boring, this car in the right 5 spoke wheels and in black is awesome 😎

[@emausderratsuchende5447]

....what a son, obviously the father did everything right....my greatest respect.

[@sopaulbuth1007]

I love to have you as my mechanic to work on my car. These days hard to find a guy like you my friend. Seem like you very honest guy and trust. I wish you live near me lol . Thank you for sharing.

[@Mityob67]

AMD's gear head passion is cool to watch. Good work sir.

[@edwardhanna8871]

Good for you, that's a memorable gift for your Dad!

[@kuladeeluxe]

Your Dad ..and Mum made a fine Son.

[@donreinke5863]

I have just done something similar for a younger guy whose father died and left him something a lot cooler than any Toyota. His dads 1957 Thunderbird had sat for 17 years and was poorly maintained mechanically prior to that.. 45 parts and assemblies were necessary to make it mechanically sound, most of them involving the brakes and cooling system, but also a transmission tailshaft housing which was damaged and is only accessible by removing the engine and transmission as those cars had no under car access to the transmission due to the X type full frame. Much more enjoyable that the usual Toyota/Lexus timing belt, strut, brake, axle bearing and rack and pinion replacements which have been over 50% of my jobs over the last year.

[@MasterHustler]

This is a cool son and a cool mechanic. This is why I follow AMD as he is as real as one can get.

[@truthserum5310]

Yes, San Diego! My favorite city!

[@alexsystems2001]

Beautiful car, however, I would have the air suspension put back… air suspension when working correctly is really a nice feature. I wish him well and being someone who takes care of my senior Mom, it’s nice to see kids care for their parents.

[@Andriig75]

$$$$

[@aypues]

100% go back to air. Those in the know know that they can be bought for 1/3 the US retail price direct from Japan thru Impex. Just did my rears for 2k (including labor), cost to convert it to conventional suspension was almost 4k.

[@khuloodhussein5635]

The son’s idea of buying this car to his father touched my heart with too much emotion, thank you habibi for this beautiful video I’m so proud of you!

[@minddrug709]

I saw LS430 and I know it is PERFECT!👍

[@NVRAMboi]

Beautiful thought and a very handsome car. "Love ya, Dad."