I had exact same car. Most issues shown here are very common to that model i.e. rust bubbling on the rear wheel arches, aerial not working, front cigarette lighter socket. Another one is the warning light for low level of windscreen washer fluid; the float stops working in the bottle/reservoir. Bonnet struts fail. The whole exhaust is stainless steel, so the only problem should be with leaking gasket joints at the y-piece. The exhaust itself cannot rust. Apart from those niggly problems the car is bomb-proof. A great reliable luxo-barge.

Quality vid mate, looking forward to keeping an eye on the project!

I had one of these for a couple of years. Brilliant machine. The V8 engine is a true delight and very strong. The biggest issue that pull these cars in to the grave is corrosion, especially on the rear end. Rear wheel arches, rear sills, the area underneath the rear bumper and the rear subframe are all prone to rotting. Parts are also getting a bit difficult to come by but Toyota dealers were surprisingly helpful and reasonable.

267k miles on the dash and still going. Over the 4 years of owning it I replaced water pump, alt, fuel filter, power steering pump, bushings, 1 strut, wheel hub and bearings and thts all..small cost for a 22yr old car tht gives me no problems

@lieutenantmikeo5979

3 жыл бұрын

Note* I currently do need to get a oil change, tranny fluid exchange, speeding sensor, and pnp switch

That’s not bad for a 205k miler to be fair. I borrowed a friends very early 1990 LS when my Rover 825 was in for a service a few years back. I’ve not driven anything like it since. I think it’s time for an LS of my own while V8’s are still socially acceptable to drive lol

You just purchased a car that is driveable with over 200k miles on it..you don't need to do a review. The car has done it's time. Things have a right to be wrong at that point.

@Littleathquakes

3 жыл бұрын

most of his complaints were cosmetic. otherwise this car is in excellent condition especially the clarity of the headlights.

Nice vid mate. Looks like a cracking car - especially in nineties-tastic burgundy!

I Have A 1999 LS400 That Has 190,000 Miles On It And Its In Excellent Condition! No Dents, Body Rust, The Paint Is In Good Condition And I'll Put A New Clear Coat On It This Upcoming Summer. All Seats With The Exception Of The Driver's Seat Looks Like New Along With The Rest Of The Interior. I Put A Seat Cover On The Driver's Seat An Recovered The Console Arm Rest. Mechanically Its In Excellent Condition And All Maintenance Has Been Performed As Scheduled. I Also Keep The Paint Waxed And Polish And My Car Looks Like A Brand New Vehicle Inside And Out. Perform Your Repairs, Keep The Car Clean Inside And Always Wax/Polish The Exterior To Keep It Looking Like New! The LS400 Is An Excellent Vehicle That Will Last A Long Time If Maintained Well. A Shout Out From Northern California, USA! Welcome To The LS400 Club Mate!

Nice vid. We have very similar cars but mines the us spec. Check your center console in the very bottom there should be another power outlet which I prefer to use instead of having the ashtray flipped open

Thats my dream car

For £1300 it's still a good buy but I fear that the rust on the rear wheel arches will be be tricky to treat. It's rare to see that sort of corrosion on an LS400.... best of British though!

@fgardner

3 жыл бұрын

I've just finished fixing the rear wheel arch on the left side! I think it's because my friend drove in a field and didn't clear the mud from the wheel arches.

Excellent color.

Us next gen older Lexus buyers have copped it with the cosmetic damage. My 04 LS430 had some clear coat failure on the top facing surfaces of the car that honestly resembled bird poop, I was actually asked by a friend once if it was bird poop. Have since repainted those sections and am very satisfied with the job done. The outer rear windshield chrome trim is peeling/fading pretty badly, not sure how to replace it without taking the windshield out, I think I can wrap it somehow but I am not good with precision. Side of the car has some pretty minor scratches and rock chips it looks like, mild fading on the upper side towards the roof where it's only noticeable in the sun up close. This car honestly looks stunning from a distance but if you went up close you'd see the blemishes. I've kind of given up chasing these blemishes and fixing them, the main one was the clear coat which has since been fixed. The inside of the car is actually pretty top nick. Older gentleman owner so there wasn't much wear on the interior. Steering wheel has mild cracking in the wood, and there's a bit of fading on the side of the steering wheel center. Seats have the usual mild stretch mark looking wearing, drivers seat copped it the most out of them all, but it's honestly not bothering me, at least it's not ripped like I've witnessed before. Center console has no fading which I have seen on other users. Dash is proper clean and I'm surprised it didn't start peeling or bubbling at one stage considering how much sun this car would have been through. Carpets came pretty dirty and smelly. Has since been deep cleaned professionally, OZONE'd aired out and maintained. Very happy with the beige carpets but they are really hard to maintain I'll be quiet honest. Overall the car has a holy vibe about it. My friends adore it which puts a smile on my dial. They always comment on the comfort and how it smells of leather, and also how quiet it is in the cabin (despite having a few little rattles here and there.)

Such a beautiful color.

@fgardner

3 жыл бұрын

It really is!

Exterior need to work hard on the body and fix it and it will be like new again and the interior in a perfect shape in my opinion from the other LS 98-2000 i seen good luck sir and nice review

Cars priceless with that center vent

@fgardner

2 жыл бұрын

Ice cold nuts can't be underestimated!

That is your car, not my dad's , his one is clean like angel😏

I had a 1998 ucf20 ls400 that done 1,100,000 miles everything worked still and I only sold to turbo a ucf10, monster cars and engines

@lieutenantmikeo5979

3 жыл бұрын

Original motor and transmission?

@captainsidewinder

3 жыл бұрын

@@lieutenantmikeo5979 all original, cam covers gaskets due to a small weep were replaced @ 900,000 miles and was still super clean and golden in the engine, we think it could do about 5,000,000 miles before it literally wears it self apart

Do you know of an OBD reader thats works on that exact car?

@yourmom922

3 жыл бұрын

Any OBD scanner lol. All cars from 1997-2021 use the same port

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Lol that’s the best car

@Anas-dc9xz

3 жыл бұрын

He actually hates the car😤, thats why he have that car

Can u give it to me for free thanks

Why the steering wheel isn’t wooden ?

@Lethalpancakes

3 жыл бұрын

Its a lower trim model.... or an option the original buyer didnt add.

One of the best no doubt

lovely color

@fgardner

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Best car in world

Clean!

£1,300? You bought a car with one or two very minor snags and you're complaining! You should have paid a more sensible price and got a better one. I own a 1989 model with 355,000 miles on it. I've had it for ten years and it's absolutely pristine. Regular prize-winner and faultless in every way. I paid £3,500 for it and 3 weeks ago I turned down an offer of just over £22,500 from another enthusiast. My daily driver is a 2006 GS300 SE-L and again, It's pristine and very cheap to run. Stop whining, sort the car out and just enjoy it. Nice colour, good wheels; and at the price you paid - you stole it! Maybe see you at the shows - look out for an all black LS400 with a cat sleeping on the dash. (She can't sit on the paintwork - she just slides off.

Look at you tube klokje rond Lexus 400 ! !

Short answer nothing

Its funny, i have exactly the same problems...i think the car is going to die in the next 5 years