They Tried to Shut Me Down for Telling the Truth About Lexus

[@scottykilmer]

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[@turtlebanana1792]

I don't know why but these are very fun to watch

[@bikerrider4845]

Another great informative video, glad Scotty dosen't charge admission, unless he throws in popcorn.

[@carsrcool7149]

TRUTH ! a barrier the devil CANNOT Cross ! Cheers Scotty...and remembet...Cars R Cool !

[@ADDwithJTC]

@@lokisgodhi I like Scotty's way of saying it better. Acura was never looked at in as high a regard as Lexus. Never.

[@ADDwithJTC]

@@lokisgodhi I disagree. To come into the market with Honda already ahead in the Asian segment and the Germans having two brands already with their brand laid down, to come into with a new brand took big balls with those guys already established. Definitely relevant. Lexus just did it better. I'm a Ford guy and I'm getting a Lincoln after my Focus and Mustang so I wouldn't buy either Acura or Lexus but from what I've seen Lexus really did great. I'll never forget doing 140 in my friend's doctor grandfather 96 Lexus LS 400 ON I95. Was the fastest I had ever gone in a car at the point. It was so smooth!

[@Mr.Ludwig1386]

I'm late to this video, but I bought my wife a 2012 ES 350 years ago. Love the car, only 49,000 miles for $15,000 I thought was a steal, but the dash was sticky and reflected light at times that were blinding off the windshield. After watching one of your videos explaining how Lexus would replace the dash, I was skeptical. It was getting older. We took it in for service to Sewell Lexus in Fort Worth and mentioned the dash issue after you said Lexus would replace it. They did not hesitate. Five minutes after talking to the service tech, they said a dash was on order from Lexus and would be replaced at no charge within a couple of weeks. This is a 2012 ES 350 with now 68,000 miles getting a new dash from the manufacturer for free! Lexus has a customer for life. Beyond impressed!

[@martynh5410]

Bought our daughter a used RX300 for her 16th Birthday. It had 100k miles on it. She will be 31 this year and still drives the Lexus. It has around 300k miles on it now.

[@billbailey6601]

RX300 is the most reliable Lexus suv built

[@martynh5410]

@@billbailey6601 sadly it’s finally going to be replaced! She bought a Tesla Y.

[@wongchai807]

@@martynh5410 🤮tesla...she will go back to a lexus, dont worry.

[@akazi1582]

@@samuellujan7525 idk man the build quality is disgusting and horrendous

[@Kitten_Stomper]

They're both awesome. Stop fighting.

[@maychieus]

Lexus is like having a beautiful girlfriend & reliable mom

[@privatelisting366]

Jeremy Clarkson hated Lexus because they were so correct. Sour grapes if you will. We've a 1990 LS400, the first real Lexus and a 2000 LS400, the best of the 400's, in our little collection. LS400 was the car that nearly ended Cadillac's existence. Mention them to GM engineers and they bristle, while also admitting that every new LS Lexus design iteration is bought as soon as available, dismantled and copied as cheaply as possible. Then crushed to get rid of the evidence. Big Three = Reverse engineered Japanese.

[@dreawhite7064]

Real as real can get

[@FelixKun.]

That doesn’t happen

[@kevinortega6432]

Aye, own a 2011 GS350, such a classy and reliable , always look at it when walking away. Is like that chick who’s an adjustable 6 which is mature and feminine. Very unique.

[@jeanalexandre1105]

Better than a Mercedes and BMW

[@a.bloke2.0alwayslearning.23]

Once you've had a Lexus, its hard to go back. You can buy different, but you can't buy better. .

[@PureFPSPwnage]

I once thought Lexus was a woman's brand... ohh boy was i wrong... i was so wrong that when i bought my RX 350 F SPORT i made sure i apolgized to it. We've lived bappily ever after

[@D-FIANT415]

Yup I made the mistake of trying out Acura and I paid the price. Never again. Lexus forever

[@rt2255]

Toyota little less luxury as reliable and cost less

[@blackturtle9347]

​@RT22 right now the market is crazy with high priced Toyota cars. I'd say lexus is better deal at the moment. They are both extremely reliable and lexus is the only luxury brand that can offer the part cost and reliability

[@jcraig1848]

As a previous owner of an Ls400 and current daily is an Es350, I agree with this statement. At least until I score my 59 Bonneville. 😊

[@robg7149]

THE TRUTH ABOUT LEXUS... THE MOST RELIABLE LUXURY BRAND IN THE WORLD... PERIOD

[@alltheway99]

That pretty much nobody is buying

[@AliasProductions801]

@@alltheway99 nobody bought anything last year

[@alltheway99]

@@AliasProductions801 browse the used market, should give you an idea about cars on the street, 2,3, or 5,6 year old, Lexus is barely present We can pretend Lexus owners keep them, not so many bought new either. Look at the brands Lexus is competing on the market, has 1 car to every 20, even more, German

[@shaunw.1173]

@@roncaruso931 , I'll take a "boring" Lexus *any day* over a German brand. It would cost me less to own over a long period of time by not being in the service centers as often, plus; good luck with trying to pass smog with a German brand. With the over-engineering that they are known for, you're likely to get an engine light on. With an engine light illuminated, the car won't pass smog. Repairs is where they *really* make their money. Not on the cars themselves.

[@tahltan1910]

Mercedes and BMW totally suck, if you don’t mind a value dropping endless money pit then your golden 👍🏼

[@scottberdak196]

Hello Scotty! I started as a car derailer for Toyota back in 1981 when I was in high school and worked my way up in the dealership eventually becoming a Lexus Master Diagnostic Specialist tech. I was hired for a Lexus dealer and corporate trained 1 year prior to the actual arrival of their launch date to the US. One dealership that I worked at in the mid 90's also sold Cadillac. I would walk through the Caddy showroom once a week and notice the poor fit and finish assembly quality of the Caddies. Lexus forced other competitors to up their game which vastly improved all luxury cars as a whole. I will be and am always honored to be part of the launch of such a great and iconic company that instilled many values to me that I practice in everyday life!

[@jeffgrantIS350]

I'm always looking for my newest best friend! 🤣😂 I'm rebuilding a Gen2 Lexus IS350 and could always use knowable Lexus mechanic information!! Feel free to respond with a Hello new friend!!

[@shawnh.6430]

​@@jeffgrantIS350 wait why are you rebuilding it?

[@hectorsantiago5350]

The homage at the end of the video of the original promo of the LS400 was priceless!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Yes it was bro 😎

[@briantickell7942]

Why is the rear wheel drive car showing that the glasses won’t shake off the front of the car? That’s kind of silly.

[@hydrolifetech7911]

@@briantickell7942 the engine is in front??

[@briantickell7942]

@@hydrolifetech7911 I understand that, but I guess I expect more shaking from the drive train and less from a new engine and new mounts, etc. My sienna could probably pass the wine glass test on the engine with 110k miles on it.

[@machedari]

@Brian Tickell what you said doesnt make any sense and the engine is part of the drive train. Its the only thing that moves and vibrates when the car is moving. If your Siennas engine with 100k miles doesnt vibrate much on idle then toyota did a good job because not many cars old and new do that.

[@colehicks4993]

A guy I worked with had a 2004 Lexus GS 300 . It had 291,000 miles on it . Never changed the transmission fluid . Car ran good and shifted fine .

[@CS-Loc]

That's why Toyotas are great cars for people who hate cars. Never changed his ATF? Did he never change the engine oil too?!

[@charlesdawkins4341]

Saying "never changed the transmission" is far fetch.. I mean 291k never changing the transmission is a oxymoron💯

[@colehicks4993]

He changed the oil 😂😂😂

[@kfountain73]

I believe him. Had a 2009 Camry, 2015 Corolla. Dogged them out. Got an oil change every now and then😆. I'll treat my GS350 better🙏

[@TG4TAStockman]

@@CS-Loc They don't quite make them like that anymore though. My Toyota had a huge oil leak b/c the oil cooler pipe was made with rubber; the OEM replacement (re-engineered) that I installed was all metal. Likewise, I've had to replace the water pump, and wheel bearing on mine at 70,000 miles and then GPS/Nav/Entertainment system, and side motorized mirror at 100,000 miles. Otherwise, at 125,000 miles, it is a workhorse. I drove it coast to coast last year in 2 months (7000 miles). Mid America to FL back to midAmerica. Then midAmerica to CA and back to midAmerica. And I was not one bit concerned that it would fail. Of all the cars I've owned, it has had the cheapest and fewest maintenance at 100,000+ miles.

[@silverblack3680]

My fave motto: the relentless pursuit of perfection. I wish American car makers had this thought process.

[@thephoenix81]

Exactly, we got complacent & car quality went in the sitter. To this day the interior components most American cars are piss poor - sad really.

[@lindsey607]

Totally true boss. I always liked that slogan as well.

[@brianshanahan3878]

Labor unions destroyed the US auto industry.

[@Scorpiomaj27889]

GM, the relentless pursuit of union benefits.

[@glennnichols4220]

@@thephoenix81 that can be said with Lexus. Their interior durability is not anything what it used to be nor the quality. CHEAP CHEAP CRAP. Plain and simple

[@twanjr]

I’m in my 7th Lexus model I refuse to get anything else.

[@vmonroig21]

@SG2 February I have a 2013 gs350 95k miles no problems I bought it at 40k miles

[@123PSPs]

@SG2 February I would get a GS350 just because of the space but if I didn't plan on having kids I'd definitely get an RCF all day and if you got the $ get the best of both GSF

[@Motorsportsgeek]

I fix my Mercedes, if you can fix them yourself, they are way better than luxury camries, oh sorry, Lexus.

[@joselalfaro]

I just got my first, entry level CT200H last year 👍🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@casualagent7250]

You must be from Japan 🇯🇵 then

[@fr3shSwag]

Their customer service is top notch. I used to work at the Lexus dealership that was voted #1 in Customer Service in the nation(in SC)

[@glennnichols4220]

Whats the name of it?

[@fr3shSwag]

@@glennnichols4220 Jim Hudson Lexus

[@lexusls]

Worked in a Lexus dealership wash department in high school in 2003 and was privileged enough to drive multiple brand new models straight off the truck (in addition to hundreds of customer cars). The refreshed 2004 LS430 is what really grabbed my heart and 16 year old me promised myself I would own an 04-06 someday. Back in 2015 I bought my ‘04 LS430 with 97k miles for $15,000 and after putting over 65k miles on it, it still runs, drives, feels, and looks just like the brand new ones I drove right off the truck with 16 miles on the odometer. Even at 163k miles it’s hands down the most reliable car I’ve ever owned and I wouldn’t hesitate hopping in right now to drive 3,500 miles from OR to FL. It’s never once failed to start on me or broken down and literally *everything* still works as it should... the auto wipers, smart key, self-leveling and adaptive HID headlights, power trunk closer, all 4 heated seats and cooled front seats, power rear sunshade, etc etc etc. I’ve driven it HARD with literally thousands of full throttle hits and MANY thousands of shifts at it’s 6,200 RPM redline yet all it’s needed other than one change of the trans fluid, brake fluid, PS fluid, and oil changes every 5k miles.... is 1 oxygen sensor ($130) at 140k miles and 1 wheel bearing/hub assembly ($300) at 150k miles. The original sport suspension struts haven’t weeped a drop and soak up every road imperfection, and I still get 28mpg going 60 and 25mpg going 80. The engineering, design, material quality, build quality, and reliability of 90s-mid 2000s Lexus vehicles is simply unmatched... truly in a class of it’s own.

[@sirsweetness8332]

I owned a 1996 LS400, it was the best car I have ever owned. Smooth and powerful.

[@demisemedia]

Nice! I had a 1998 Lexus ES 300. It ran great at almost 200k miles. Sold it after buying a 2013 Lexus GS 350. I miss that old car..

[@sarah_ell]

I had a ‘90 LS400, and it was amazing. Beautiful drive, powerful, and a smooth ride every time. Now, I have a ‘10 IS350c and it’s my daily driver. Seriously, it’s my favorite car I’ve ever owned, and we drive it more than our Range Rover.

[@pumkin41995]

My Aunt and Uncle gave me their 07 ES350 last year for a first car with 263k on it, it’s at 275,000 now and still clean drives smooth

[@Suckafree89]

Hell yeah!!!

[@dennisrobinson8008]

You'll probably easily get 500k.

[@pumkin41995]

Dennis Robinson I hope so boss!

[@nijovacisoen4395]

I have never in my life felt so safe and confident until I owe a Lexus. Best cars ever made in the world

[@rogerpritchard]

It's a pleasure to have such a decent man in the automotive world. Scotty uses no bad language and no sleazy indenduos. Good luck to him and his fame, I wish him well. He deserves it!!

[@2020Tundra]

I’ve always loved Lexus; especially their original motto “The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection”... genius

[@fidelcatsro6948]

thanks for bringing memories of this tagline

[@monkeywkeys3916]

Coming from Toyotas engineering foundation. They hit a home run right off the bat.

[@alanbarrados4178]

But if you found perfection, what would be the need to still relentlessly pursue it? Just saying....:)

[@billlian8000]

@@alanbarrados4178 Perfection can be pursued, but never achieved.

[@daigoshirase4853]

@@alanbarrados4178 They later changed it to “The Pursuit of Perfection.” Nowadays it’s “Experience Amazing.” I guess the relentless pursuit tagline was inspired by the “ Kaizen” Japanese business philosophy which means continuous improvement. Their products reflect that philosophy, reason Lexus cars are very reliable.

[@pim4798]

The choice of 'stirring' music at the end of this video is excellent - way better that the original Lexus advert. I'd love to know where I can listen to the full version of that particular music track.

[@kimdavis5631]

My 2021 Lexus ES350 has 10 miles and still going strong with original engine and transmission!

[@davespense7513]

💨💨💨💨

[@busterbrown7719]

Itll still be in 3021

[@KKKOPP]

10 mile it should have broken down

[@naturallyodd420]

My 2022 Mercedes-Benz 300 has 2 miles & i already need a jump start 😩

[@Alex-su7yk]

WOW Very impressive, Hopefully the car lasts you another whole 10 miles😂

[@robertslate4892]

Scotty you have pretty much sold me on Lexus. Im going to be looking for a used one next year.

[@mazespinwastaken.]

People that want a new LFA ⬇️

[@busterbrown7719]

There's no way they can top first one..

[@123PSPs]

We want a New Lexus ISF

[@blairbrown4812]

@@busterbrown7719 though you must admit,that LC500 is giving it a damn good try....

[@123PSPs]

@@blairbrown4812 they just need to release that LC-F

[@yomomma4270]

How many of these morons actually bought an LFA?

[@lyndahammel9502]

My husband finally bought his dream car aka a Lexus. But he bought it used aka a 2004 Lexus with 88,000 miles. He's had it for 3 years now and is very pleased.

[@VividFizzy]

Aka

[@airhammer2]

Cool story.

[@anabolicdopeboy7413]

What model is his 2004?

[@robertkwalz]

It’s not even broke in yet

[@RedIronrod]

@john smith false you get one that knows what she likes and is good at.. with experience.. and the virgin is built with naive understandings and even though it's new, you can't treat it the same and have the unlimited fun as something that can take what you give and appreciate it.. old man knowledge.. you're welcome

[@carlenger9707]

Scotty, so crazy that you made this video, just bought a GS400 a week ago! Glad I listened to you as usual

[@GrantHeadley]

How did you find a clean one?

[@carlenger9707]

@@GrantHeadley Stroke of luck. 80,000 miles driven by an older gentleman

[@puma1294]

@@carlenger9707 get ready for all the high maintenance repairs at 100k -120k

[@carlenger9707]

@@puma1294 Such as?

[@puma1294]

@@carlenger9707 motor mounts ..anything made of rubber , hoses belts control arm ball joints .. mostly depends on how they drove it. Mostly suspension ..head gasket

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

After buying and driving a Lexus now for over two weeks, I must say that it will be hard for me to consider buying anything else. I have been impressed with this car beyond expectations.

[@lucisleesion8824]

My parents give me a 06 Toyota corolla can told me the only way I can purchase a new car is that this toyota is down ---Now it's been 14 yrs and my parents were passed, the car still runs

[@katl6058]

My 2004 Corolla is nearing 300,000 miles and it still works well.

[@senderzeyv4292]

I just bought a 2000 LS400. The looks showroom new and the engine and transmission run like a car with 50,000 mile, but the car had about 300,000 miles when I bought it. The previous owner had put in about $2500 into it in two years including timing belt/water pump, transmission, new calipers, rotors, brakes, bluetooth radio (knocked out the cd-changer) and new struts. I don't like the struts, they are KYB and too stiff. I took the car on an 80 mile round trip, averaged 27mpg. But in the city I'm getting about 16mpg. When I bought it the running temp was 165-170. I put in a new 180 thermostat and now it is running 185-190. I might change the struts to original Lexus (from a junk yard for $50@), but the car runs whisper quiet and smooth on a smooth road.

[@MountainSlayers]

"You get what you pay for" is a golden rule, but it doesn't hold true in all instances.

[@a.m.9357]

Yep, it doesn't hold true when you buy silly BMWs, Audis or Mercs. With them, you only pay, you don't get!

[@rickybuenrostro3632]

@@a.m.9357 Yup with the German cars you get what you paid for. Higher price because of performance but break down fast and more money for repairs. Yeah they are nice but I would rather get a luxury car that is realible and gets me from point A to B. That is why I love my Lexus

[@lovemademan]

I am so happy that in this life time I was in a LEXUS! Maybe who knows I will have one. Bless it's Angelians! PS: And same happy for the fact they fkd-off this giant of great crap and waste tech of hitlerians.

[@kookietherapy9398]

Yeah, well I was just going to order a "Rev Up Your Engines - Scotty Kilmer" T-Shirt, and at checkout I said to myself, "Freakin' really?!!" So, you got that right! Scotty will have to send me a free T-Shirt to Advertise his Name for FREE ! 😆😄😆😄😎

[@etherlords88]

American market artificially jacked the price up for the German cars and wretched dealerships and mechanics charging high! Lexus is still boring and overpriced!

[@MrDfbwa]

I remember in the late '80s or very early '90s that I was working on a weekend and ran into the president of our small company. He was driving a brand new Lexus (I believe it was the LS400 but not sure). I asked him how he liked the car and he said that it was hands down the best car he has ever driven.

[@revolutionarydesi4990]

When i decided to get a rx350, my friends were all over calling me retired grandma. Now once they see me in it, they’re all convinced what their next vehicle is going to be. Lexus is a class apart. It’s practical luxury with no nonsense attitude

[@Louvenoire05]

Can I ask which year you decided to get? And why? ☺️

[@revolutionarydesi4990]

@@Louvenoire05 Yea it was a 2013 F sport!

[@nervotica7991]

But oh so ugly!

[@AverageJoe777]

Never understood why they call it a grandma mobile, its like they want to stay broke fixing and buying a new benz 🧐🤣

[@esthetics4512]

@@AverageJoe777 🤣facts which is just stupid

[@Alexi7666]

I lucked into a '97 LS400 a few years back. Showing 164,000 miles and still amazes me every day.

[@mh4410]

Here in Miami, it seems like every other day that I run into a first gen LS400 in good condition.

[@johnc8910]

Well, sure, but one thing that helps is that Miami doesn't salt their roads in the wintertime.

[@Shino2600]

Lots of money here... a lot of people doing shady stuff too

[@harrisn3693]

I’ve lived in Miami and TBH only common folk that ain’t reeling mad cash buy first gen LS400s, not saying that they are built bad but just based on resale price for first gen LS400s

[@tylersutton1048]

I’m in Miami as well I constantly see them my buddy had 1 which helped lead me to currently owning a ls460 l

[@saintjackjohn]

I totally remember seeing that Lexus commercial with the champagne glasses on the hood, when I was a kid. I thought it was a trick for the viewers. I tried it on my mom's 1984 Chevy suburban. Big v8 engine. I couldn't find a glass that was willing to go missing without mom or dad finding out. I eventually used an old coffee can. Vibrated like an old pager. Ha!

[@lovesmykitties9672]

The guy tapping on the sound quieting panels too.

[@Doe-Nutz72]

What's a pager🤔🤣

[@Module79L]

@@Doe-Nutz72 - If you're asking it means you must be young and if you're young I'm sure you can do a simple internet search and obtain the answer to your question.

[@ToolDeals]

I remember it too! Said I would get one when I got older. I have 3 now!

[@josephgaviota]

_"Vibrated like an old pager"_ CLASSIC line! Congrats!

[@graysonpinkston8498]

Hey Scotty our Lexus Gx470 has 260,000 miles! Just changed the oil after 20,000 miles. Oil was looking good, still!

[@automuser5786]

You will probably see 500K miles some day too.

[@adamsmy8121]

Lots of highway miles it must be

[@graysonpinkston8498]

@@automuser5786 I hope!

[@malibuman8941]

What kind of oil is it at 20k miles intervals...

[@kblount06real42]

@@malibuman8941 prolly amsoil

[@stephendibari5010]

Thank you Scotty for giving me great advice in April 2019 when I bought my 2013 ES350 with only 30k miles ! I’m the 2nd owner and its still nearly brand new.. you wrote me “get the Lexus, you already know what a piece of crap that BMW is “. I had a 2013 BMW X5 that was an Empty money pit.... it was draining a hole in my pocket.. Sunk nearly $2k in 8 LONG MONTHS into it for repairs/maintenance and wound up trading it in for my ES350. It just turned 41k miles a few days ago and I haven’t put any $ into it except 1 TPM for $35 and $20 to install it at PepBoys. IVe done 2 synthetic oil changes myself since i got and thats it ! I’ll be keeping it for 10+ years !

[@mandojacks23]

Lexus is the Japanese version of Mercedes Benz, but better

[@busterbrown7719]

Yea reliable

[@crypticscrutiny1153]

Mercedes Benz is the German version of Lexus, but worse!

[@123PSPs]

My Fist Lexus was Is350 Fsport love that car it's %100 quality and reliability to any Mercedes and BMW I've driven I really want a V8 Lexus isf

[@crypticscrutiny1153]

@@123PSPs I'd really like to own at least one Lexus in my lifetime. Unfortunately I am not loaded. Therefore I'll stick to Toyota's budget line... Toyota.

[@johnhoey4605]

Hahahahaha....no, seriously!

[@Ejthomp63]

Wife drives a 2005 LS430 with 150,000 miles. Whenever I get to drive it, I'm always shocked by how nice it drives. It's still better than the new cars I rent. I've told my wife that it may be the last car she owns as it will easily last another 15 years. Our maintenance costs on this car have been incredibly low. Oil and filter changes...tires and brakes....two batteries....incredible car.

[@brettster3331]

Scotty, this is a very nice video, thank you for posting this, I still get some crap from friends for having a Lexus, I first had a 1992 ES300 and kept that until it was 23 years old, I then purchased a 2007 LS460L and will keep that for a long time as well, I average maintenance and repairs of around $ 250 - 300 dollars a year including synthetic oil and a Toyota filter. I just got one of my best friends to buy a Lexus Hybrid and she is happy with it, her previous car was a BMW wagon from around 2002 and for the last five years every time she took it in for service it was at least $ 3000 every time and even then it left her stranded several times and then she ran out of her allotment of keys, so when her last key with the remote built in failed she was out of luck and had to set off the alarm to open the car, she then started leaving the car unlocked. I think her Lexus will be a much better fit.

[@morreg09]

I bought a 91 LS 400 with 120k miles. I had well over 500k miles on it when a guy hit me head on and totaled it. Progressive gave me a more than fair check. As far as maintenance, I had to replace the starter which was $1800 for labor and $321 for the starter. I replaced the radiator and kept the oil changed and it took care of me until it was totaled. By far the best car I've ever owned.

[@JamesKarne]

I have one same your mile! I just brought 1990 ls400 owner with one owner!

[@morreg09]

@@JamesKarne this will be your collector's item for life. You have made a great investment!

[@JamesKarne]

@@morreg09 yes I believe it! I want know about replace part and maintenance history? Do you remember your old ls400?

[@morreg09]

@@JamesKarneYes I remember it well. The only reason I had to replace the radiator was because where the top hose connects to the radiator was rotted out. There wasn't enough lip on the radiator to get the hose on. Other than that, the starter was an expensive project that I took to the Toyota dealership. Other than that, just regular maintenance. Tires, oil change, etc.

[@JamesKarne]

@@morreg09 previously owner was replace starter back in 2017 and bush rod and replace Joint in it. I did change oil, new power steering fluid and new transmission fluid. But one negative is very little rust on. We will remove that rust in summer or spring.

[@blueroninstudios]

Decided my first car is going to be a Lexus. Glad I found your channel, Scotty, and thanks for al the best auto advice anyone could ever have.

[@ansv3340]

First car new drivers always crash, so buy old crown vic, it will save your life, and u won’t regret crashing it, since it’s cheap

[@jbr2991]

I agree with the other person. Buy a 70s tank (Pontiac). You will total it, almost everyone does, but you will be alive because it’s a big car. Save the Lexus until you are over 25. The brain doesn’t fully develop until then.

[@vyrv]

I've had my 2010 is250 for over 8 years, I bought it with 35 thousand miles and now have 121 thousand miles on it. I have NEVER had a single check engine light or problem with the car. (no jinxes lol)

[@kgisabeast]

I can definitely say the dealership experience at my Lexus dealership is insane, they won’t even let me open a door without holding it open😂 the loaners are always very nice too

[@theodoreyoung8777]

😎

[@esthetics4512]

King treatment

[@funkguitarguru]

Scotty. You know that the most dangerous man in the world is one who tells the TRUTH.

[@glennnichols4220]

And THAT my friend is with everything in life...I need to coin that

[@chocolatechiclid7654]

Lexus LS400 is a bold car and still is today and tomorrow. That's Lexus Experience Amazing. 🧐

[@eryczakpl2337]

Toyota's motto used to be "Today Tomorrow Toyota" XD

[@jasonwiercinski5250]

I agree. There are a lot of those still on the road today and they still look good.

[@craignehring]

Love our RX-350...Absolutely a premium vehicle Almost like Scotty, I worked on cars for a living for many decades, it became apparent that Toyota branded vehicles were an excellent value. I told my customers to buy off lease corollas and bring them to me for maintenance

[@deeflores5817]

I have a 2003 Lexus’s es300 and let me tell you. It drives like a dream

[@mrhomegrow]

I have an 04 330 and I love it

[@mrhomegrow]

@Ying Di front wheel drive

[@christophermagee9079]

I have the 2010 lexus ls460 an its a dream.

[@christophermagee9079]

Almost 3 years August coming just having a slight starting issue imma take it to that shop nothing big it doesn't do it all the time

[@christophermagee9079]

The IS 300 is nice to.

[@Tunguska_Gamer1908]

I have a 2003 model Lexus GS300 with 87,000 miles. Two previous owners and I absolutely love it. It has reasonable pace but they aren’t designed for speed, they’re designed for comfort and luxury. I had a service done and drove a 2019 Lexus UX model and I honestly prefer my 2003 model! - also looking to buy a LS400 (1995- 2000) model or a LS430 (2001-2006). Would like another low mileage GS300 (2006-2012) as well. I have honestly never heard of somebody who had owned a Lexus speak bad about them; can’t say the same for Audi, Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar...

[@rawlstonm97]

Love these videos, great job scotty.

[@scottykilmer]

thank you!

[@mycarefamilycommunitysuppo1005]

Me too!!!

[@dragonnuma9965]

I bought my 2014 es350 in November of 2013. And when I say nothing has gone wrong with the car and that reliability is a great feeling. I can’t see myself owning anything else and being as pleased for going on 8 years now and no out of pocket cost. Best ever

[@MC-bw5fc]

Long live Scotty 🐱

[@Digital_Photog1995]

I purchased my first Lexus in 2001 I was RX 300 withFront wheel drive. It lasted 263K miles over 15 years with only one major issue a transmission failure at 180K. We had a factory replacement installed and only traded the vehicle when the cost of replacing the brake system (rotors, calipers, etc ) exceeded the vehicle value. Second one was purchased in 2008 RX 350 it was totaled with over 80K miles but saved our lives Never had any issues. We are owners of our third Lexus a 2017 RX 350 which currently has 40K MILES AND GOING STRONG without with it any issues. Just normal maintenance was given to all the vehicles we have owned. Second place on reliable vehicles was our 1994 Camry XLE which cranked over 300K miles before Mother Nature cause rust as the vehicle was in the Great state of Vermont for a few years. Just my personal observation on quality of the Toyota/Lexus brands.

[@alvonee]

I have a 2004 lexus GX470 fully loaded and it has over 220k mils and no problem had it for a few years I love that car and my friend has one that has 405k miles they are monsters

[@charlielui9993]

I have a 2003 GX with 250k miles original engine and transmission, at 240k one of the air bags started leaking. I replaced the air suspension with coil springs, and it's more capable off road than my stock 85 Toyota 4x4 pick up.

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Friend is STILL not burning oil at 405k?

[@jwmurphyccsis]

My wife has 2018 Lexus 2 litre turbo. Great car with an amazing sound system and even has aircon/heating through the seats. I have a 2009 Audi TT which requires regular maintenance and is way more fun to drive and look at. Keep up the good advice Scotty we love it in Australia.

[@guyva_unito_sree3]

damn lexus looks good even in 1985. id buy one that old. glass headlights!

[@AlcheMinister]

I thought I saw an Altima crammed in there.

[@nervotica7991]

You're funny 😆

[@lexusls]

@@AlcheMinister idk how so many missed that but I’ve been scrolling through the comments for a while now looking for anyone talking about the 90s Altima that blind Scotty didn’t catch during post 😂

[@MrSupernova111]

When this video started it was COMPLETELY NOT what I was expecting! Talk about being pleasantly surprised. Great job as always with these videos on car manufacturers history. Thanks Scotty!

[@TheValueKing]

"They tried to shut me down on youtube tv, but it feels so empty without me" -$liM K!lM3R

[@therealpaulortiz]

I worked for Toyota Motor Sales in 1995. During my 1st day of employment at our orientation, I was advised that Lexus stood for Luxury EXport United States. It was printed in a book we were given that day.

[@interactazhar]

Sounds interesting

[@TheLizardKing1967]

Great video Scotty. Professionally done. You are the reason i bought a 1994 Celica ST. Keep up the great work!

[@Arttheclown1981]

I still think you are one of the greatest pendejos of all time congratulations 🎈🍾🎉. What an honor

[@Arttheclown1981]

Hoooooooray

[@TheLizardKing1967]

@@Arttheclown1981 Al "Troll" Jr. Now go post a positive comment and get some love from Scotty.... Oh, buy a 94' Celica and thank me later Amigo.

[@Arttheclown1981]

@@TheLizardKing1967 😂

[@AbcAbc-sp1od]

A 1994 toyota celica? That cars gonna be an endless money pit! ;-)

[@coconutcrawler5650]

Acura, Honda’s luxury brand started first in March ’86 but didn’t gain popularity traction till 90’s. Then Lexus, September ’89, closely followed by Nissan’s Infinity, November ’89. Btw, I love my 336,000mi ‘97 LS400! That champagne glass of V8 purrs like a kitten till the green light releases the beast mode in that cheetah.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Yupp bro feel the same I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 and never getting rid of mines I love my big body Lexus car that much 😎

[@francis2811]

60 Enginners were tasked with eliminating nearly all vibrations of the engine! Placing the champagne glasses on top of the engine and revving it up to 6000rpm, nothing gets spilt.

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Holy

[@sunneebear5712]

Myself and two buddies went to check out the new LS400. New dealership by a newly built freeway. Salesman drove the three of us onto the vacant freeway. Stopped in the middle lane then launched. At 100mph he said watch this. Folded his arms across his chest and hit the brakes hard and sent my buddy in the back seat into his seatbelt. Car stopped dead centered in the lane. Sold.

[@infamous4door]

Glad ive own 2 legendary lexus Is300 currently Sc300

[@pablopablopablopablo3778]

how is your experience with a sc300? i wnated to buy a sc400 with the V8. i been doing some research

[@infamous4door]

Pablo Pablo Pablo Pablo it was amazing i love the 300 because of the 2jz

[@salmanalmataz315]

Same but i own ES 250🙏🏻👌

[@infamous4door]

Salman Almataz badass bro 😎

[@salmanalmataz315]

@@infamous4door thx u too bro😎😎

[@ileonardR35mk5Supra]

I have a 2014 is350 sports with 83,500 miles.. With no issues TBH the only thing I did is tires oil change ac services brake pads, foggy lens that's it

[@jimsmith9853]

Good evening , Scotty ! Thanks for the video.

[@scottykilmer]

evening!

[@RobHTech]

I remember the wine glass commercial very well, and is a deeply held memory and reason why Lexus is, to me, the best cars in the world. No other company comes close to the quality of Lexus.

[@MrWhoevr]

My father bought a Toyota Cressida in the late 70s and that was a nice car. Felt more luxurious than most cars.

[@thyslop1737]

Always lusted after the Cressida came out. You still, but rarely, see a few tooling around. The Cressida was ROCK SOLID.

[@1diggitech]

Man that was that eras slept on car to have I remember the scent of the new leather, friends mom had one,we had a few Friday nights 4 door races drifting,the other 80s cars had no chance

[@garyphillips6270]

Toyota actually had a model in 1985 that could had been considered their luxury car, the Cressida. My dad had one of them, bought it new, and sold it 2 years later for more money than he paid for it to a guy who was so impressed by it he begged my dad to finally sell it to it. Beautiful 4 door sedan.

[@neilvm3d]

Hi Scotty I'm a Lexus & Toyota cars lover - thank you for pointing those advantages. It is really a reliable brand indeed. Another remarkable one is the Toyota Cressida which is the workhorse of the '80s most of taxicab companies rely on. Driving a Cressida is like driving a Caprice Classic with its superior suspension system. Any idea why they stop the production of Cressida?

[@eolafan100]

When I retired six years ago I wanted to buy a retirement automobile that was the finest I could find for my budget and ended up with a 2015 Lexus ES 350. In the subsequent six years I have never once regretted that decision.

[@Raymond-rr5iv]

Scotty I've got to recognize you for your amazing excellence and your content and your ability to communicate so elegantly in common language any information and ideas !! I hand painted stripes on every BMW for the biggest car dealership in the United States South Motors on the US1 in Perrine Miami Florida. I also did Lexus, Mercedes, and other Highline cars... and got to know many salesman , managers and mechanics over the years . Earlier in my life, I earned the highest grade in my class for a Bachelor of Arts in Automotive technology and became a certified mechanic. You absolutely top them all I've never heard anyone talk about cars from the inside out and upside down as easily as you.. Theory, concepts, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, ergonomics and after thoughts ... you cover it all !!! They should award you a Nobel Peace Prize or at least name you Man of the Year in Time Magazine for explaining one of the greatest inventions of all mankind to the population of English-speaking people who need a car in their lives. You are a mega- genius who speaks and physically shows the most complicated things in an easily understandable way !! You are a very rare gift amid an enormous population of people and cars steeped in financial and environmental concerns and regulations as well as safety issues... in which there are no shortage of experts and opinion. But you are the "real deal guide and interpreter" for many of us. I look foward to your videos . Thank you for the many years !!♡!!

[@DinkyDoughnut]

My Dad bought a LS 500 back in the 90s, it sailed through Mots year after year, even in its 12th year. The engine was quieter after 80k and now my friend has it going strong at 380k, it is the only car that he has ever had where yearly Mot inspections cost minimal. It has seriously been a fantastically reliable motor.

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

Lexus: We’re worth it.

[@turanhassan5968]

love this car make

[@TheIronChainMaster]

I thought it was innovation that excites

[@NFSD]

@@TheIronChainMaster wasn’t it pursuit of perfection?

[@ethanc6638]

Innovation that excites is nissan

[@labornurse]

It's experience amazing?

[@soccertl]

I have a 2011 RX350. Absolutely love that car. Never had a single fault with it other than a leaky shock which they replaced free. It ride so nice and is so quite even after 9 years. I will never get rid of that one.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

I feel the same bro I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 and never getting rid of mines either 😎

[@rommel-777]

Beautiful masterpiece Scotty! We need more Scotties in the world, God bless!

[@brianc9642]

Circa 1990 - I managed a body shop owned by the Porsche-Audi-VW dealer and the co owner of the dealership pulls up in a new LS400(!) and gushes about how much he likes it. I, talking through the driver window see the fluorescent gauges and become hypnotized, THEN, seeing the tach I realize the car was running the whole time and I never realized it. Never have I had a more positive first impression of a car. Still driving my 97 ES that runs & drives like a dream with elective suspension overhaul @ 130k and only a flex pipe, 1 ign coil and valve cover gaskets for “repairs.” When doing rear VCG I took a look at intake valves- spotless @ 200k. Needless to say after having already done 2 carbon blasts on wife’s Cooper S & having been through the BMW Engine Campaign of late 80’s my admiration for Lexus was reinforced.

[@themanipulator1]

As an owner of a 2017 lexus GS I can honestly say it's the best car I've ever owned.

[@billymartin6583]

Thank you, Scottie, for confirming my original opinion on Lexus back in 1992. The way I described Toyota's success was this: Toyota offered the consumer 2 to 2.5 Lexus 250 for roughly the same price as you pay for a Mercedes 250 to 350 models. I said this is genius as a cost analysis when you compared them to the other luxury autos available in the market back then. I still feel they are the standard since Toyota no longer makes the Cressida or Crown edition vehicle. Like you, I am very partial towards Mazda. I bought a 626 2 dr. coup and fell immediately in love with how well she handled and at how quickly she accelerated for such a small engine. I also liked the 4-speed manual it came with. I agree that they could become the leading performance car producer now that they are financially independent again and have their shared interest with Ford and Toyota!

[@Jacktubbygreen9871]

Had a 95 Lexus LS400. Bought it with 100k miles. I was the third owner. Never had any complaints with the car, drives smooth, quiet, can go fast if you like. I loved that car. I just sold it since we have to move to a different country. I’m gonna buy another Lexus, its worth every dime.

[@Sunfish2002]

I bought a 2010 Lexus ES 350 because of you Scotty. Thanks for helping me make a smart decision.

[@stephendibari5010]

Same , I bought my 2013 ES350 with only 30k miles in April 2019 because of Scotty’s advice ! He wrote me “get the Lexus, you already know what a piece of crap that BMW is “. I had a 2013 BMW X5 that was an Empty money pit.... it was draining a hole in my pocket.. Sunk nearly $2k in 8 LONG MONTHS into it for repairs/maintenance and wound up trading it in for my ES350. It just turned 41k miles a few days ago and I haven’t put any $ into it except 1 TPM for $35 and $20 to install it at PepBoys. IVe done 2 synthetic oil changes myself since i got and thats it ! I’ll be keeping it for 10+ years !

[@meenam300zx]

You should had bought Volvo XC60, the safest and most reliable and comfortable car. No one makes the better seat and safer car than Volvo.

[@atropineman3541]

Check the exhaust system, probably rusty soon

[@stephendibari5010]

@@meenam300zx I’ve had Volvo’s, For the most part They were full of electrical problems. Nothing is better than a Lexus for reliability/dependability.

[@ianriot1578]

i bought a 2009 es350 with 184,000 still runs perfect everything works with 204,000. i dont drive it much anymore becuz i got a lexus rc350 fsport. like a dream come true

[@ceir]

I own a Lexus IS250. Model year 2007. Its a 14 years old car yet it's so quiet that you don't realize the engine is running when u stand next to it. Amazing.

[@SpokeInNoise]

I’d love more of these kinda educational format videos Scotty!! One about Ford and the mustang would be amazing

[@les536]

Lexus are good cars I owned 3 Mercedes over my life and each Mercedes broke down airmatic suspension sbc the conductor plate and I never got to enjoy the car always in limp mode...Lexus ride is smooth and never broke down...you have no idea how embarrassing I used to feel in Mercedes and the car always say car to low visit workshop it was a true burden on myself and my family....thank you Lexus because we can eat and breathe again

[@stanglincoln1659]

a friend of mine had a 1992 Lexus LS400 the engine was so quiet you went to look at the tachometer to know that it was running

[@fidelcatsro6948]

wow

[@gangaindenial]

I bought my first IS when I was 19, ended up with 3 of them by 27. I'm now heading on to 33 and want get my wife one too. I won't buy any other brand except Toyota itself moving forward. The first IS200 (2000) I owned never had any mechanical problems at all the only major thing ever done to it besides normal oil changes, brake pads, tyres etc was the timing belt at 150,000kms. It sadly died @ 222,000kms when it was hit by a truck.

[@KyprosEc]

Scotty you're awesome. You keep us informed and educated as to what we should and shouldn't buy. Priceless knowledge. Thanks!

[@sleepyjoescumbag1663]

He gets paid by his Master (Toyota) according to him every other brand in world is horrible. The whole world should be driving the most wonderful, luxurious and status brand Toyota, to look super rich you know (sarcasm).

[@KyprosEc]

@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 Not many look at Toyota as a luxury brand. Not anyone with brains anyways because it's not. Almost all mechanics with a lot of experience are stupid because they agree with Scotty right? Then we have a few that are in denial because they don't like the truth, like you.

[@BradleyEdwardAnderso]

Starting @8:20 that isn't a Lexus, but a Nissan Altima. Nissan copied the commercial when the Altima replaced the Stanza.

[@saturnfire]

I had a 1998 GS400. I just sold it...it was still running great, just was time to give it a new home since it was just sitting in the garage. I was shocked at how much I received for it.

[@djbhe]

I have one exact same year. Those are sought after cars. I get a lot of compliments. Mine has 224000 miles and I will never sell it.

[@6806goats1]

Thanks Scottie. Bought my 2014 LS460L AWD in 2019 w/ 10,074 miles on her and what a machine. A dream came true after being stationed in Japan 92-96 and seeing the Celsior and the Century. Think I got the names right. Need to break out the new Bluetooth scan tool you recommended just to see what is says about my LS. CHEERS!

[@pauldelasco]

I bought my Lexus after Scotty answered my question! I love 💘 my 04 RX 330 90k miles. Its so nice my Mom bought an 06 330 too! Nice looking driveway!!!

[@ItsMeHammie]

I just bought a 2008 Lexus GX470 and everyone looks at me different now. It just shows that the reputation and styling is timeless and I just stopped mentioning it's 12 years old.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Congrats bro and I feel the same about my 2006 Lexus LS430 Lol never getting rid of mines I love my big body Lexus sedan that much 😎

[@michaeldiaz2439]

Haha! Love that BMW and Mercedes were confused that Lexus could be so good and popular so fast? They were making crappy luxury cars for a long time that's why! I will always go with a Lexus over them!

[@danielroberto9183-w8j]

Your history account on the Lexus is spot on. Toyota created a great luxo vehicle, stone cold reliable leaving MB/BMW and others in the dust as soon as people realized what a wonderful car Toyota built.

[@moodybritish6870]

3 video in 24 hours 🔥🔥🔥 go scottie

[@vtphan2012]

My 2005 LS430 is reaching 200K. Still smooth and strong. Will keep for another 5 years and see what's up.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Same bro I own a 2006 LS430 and never getting rid of mines 😎

[@imagines9688]

me opening the lexus website to look at cars now also me quickly closing it to look at used ones that arent 40k+! haha

[@celsovera91]

Even the base IS cost $40k

[@ianmaina9342]

Mom has a 2004 RX330 at 303k miles. Biggest service was when me and my dad had to spend a day changing the valve cover gaskets. I had a 2000 GS300 at 278k miles. Only things that gave out were 2 of the coils at 240k & the original upper rad hose at 250k while driving. Stopped just in time. Changed hose. Refilled. Purred like a kitten. Got swiped by car in rain, pushed into rail, so totaled. Now got a clean 1-owner 2000 GS300 with 94k miles from Sewell Chicago. Basically new, and will outlive every other car I own.

[@pkbrown58]

Bravo to the Japanese for keeping their priorities in the right place! I can see every bit of this quality in my Lexus RX330. Kanpai !

[@TomorrowisYesterday]

Except for the rear window controls on driver’s door, I’ll bet, lol

[@pauldelasco]

I looked at several before I found my 04 RX 330 with 80k miles and made in Japan 🇯🇵. What a car ! I put new tires on and we got some serious ❄ snow in CT. I took her out on un plowed roads with 8" of snow could not get stuck. Just pulled thru. Amazing SUV.

[@jasonk876]

I have never understood who goes shopping for a beautiful new car and comes home with a RX330. They may be reliable but they look absolutely ridiculous.

[@TomorrowisYesterday]

@@jasonk876 no they dont

[@jasonk876]

@@TomorrowisYesterday What am I supposed to say? Yes they do.🤣 My opinion differs. They are stupid looking nondescript vehicles. They don't even have enough character to be ugly. They must be really great cars or no one would buy them.

[@longgrayline8055]

Lexus driver here. The reliability is off the charts and the cabin is just like sitting in a comfortable sitting room. It’s relaxing. I own the higher end sporty models and I would call them luxury vehicles with added sportiness but they aren’t true sports cars imo. Not nimble enough but have great power/speed. The suspension are set for a comfortable drive rather than hardcore speed. Still love the cars and I know that they will last.

[@patrickradvanyi6390]

love this series scotty, could you do an episode on the old mercedes diesels

[@fintandegersigny9593]

Great video, just confused by the unnecessarily sensationalised heading?