Is The 2019 Lexus LS500 A Good Used Car Buy?
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I've been so curious about the latest generation LS500 from Lexus. Generally it hasn't performed so well versus its competition in this latest iteration, but I wanted to see for myself. As all of your might know, usually the Germans are a little more advanced when it comes to tech. But have you thought about these cars in the full-size luxury sedan segment as used purchases? Let's not forget the reliability of the Japanese, and their longevity. This particular generation (now in its 5th gen) of LS, has a new powertrain - a 3.5L TT V-6. I personally think it's definitely worth taking a look and considering it in your search for the full-size sedan luxury market.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
2:03 - Exterior overview
4:40 - Interior overview
12:18 - Rear seat overview
14:27 - Cargo overview
15:05 - Engine overview
16:20 - Driving impressions
18:50 - Conclusion
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I own a lexus LS500 2019 since 2019 obviously. Very reliable, no surprises or sudden stops. Very happy about it, aiming for 20 years of use.
@RichWithCars
3 ай бұрын
That's awesome but also no huge surprise. Hopefully no big issues in 20 years!
This was a quality and helpful review. Nice work. I’m thinking seriously about picking up a pre owned LS 500, so I enjoyed your review.
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and I'm glad it was helpful. Good luck with the search on the LS500 - it's a solid long term vehicle.
This is a very impressive review on such a older vehicle. I get to learn more on the history of the car!
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I was quite impressed by the LS500....quite good!
Thanks for the review.
@RichWithCars
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Great video, I do like the LS 500! We only get the LS 500h in the UK & they are a super rare sights on the roads. I think Lexus sold 10 LS models in 2021 in the UK.
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! LS remains the OG for Lexus...crazy how few of these models have been sold in the UK! Truth be told though, the luxury Japanese segment isn't very big in Europe...
The integrated nav screen looks so much better than the new ones
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
I've only seen the new ones on video and pics. But based on this, I kinda agree...
Man our taste is so similar. I am keeping my LC, and have been shopping for a daily. Been split between LS500 and a BMW M4 F83. The LS is the luxury big sedan king to me 👑
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that! Those 2 vehicles are quite different from one another. The M3 could be similar to the LC, but with a little more performance....therefore I'd personally go with the LS - more comfy and great cruiser boat.
@Kemozabe
Жыл бұрын
I'd say go with Lexus, bmw are cool when new but are horrible when they start to break!!
Great review
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Very nice looking car! Inside and out.
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
Just save all the "I wish it had V-8" pillow talk and grab a pristine LS 430. . . problem solved
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
Ok - also true.
@rmoore4yris
3 ай бұрын
I had a 2006 LS430ul. Totally regret selling that beauty, till this day.
@nafakaboy
2 ай бұрын
twin turbo 6 makes just as much power as a V8 and gets better fuel economy
@danielwatts9803
2 ай бұрын
@@nafakaboy And so will several turbo 4 bangers but YOU wouldn't for the life of you tell anyone that you have a four banger Lexus, now would you.. I though so, ain't nuthin' like the real thang' baby. Just blow the money on a good ol' 8 pot and call it a day. Simple...
I bought the 2019 LS 500 and it is extraordinary.Luxurious,comfortable and extremely powerful and fast!
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
Yes I must agree. I was sincerely delighted with the experience I had with it during my short time driving it.
I hope to get one of these in the preowned market too. Just a bit uncertain with the longer term reliability of the v6 twin turbo vs the NA v8.
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
I completely understand your uncertainty regarding the TT V6 vs the V8. But at least it's a Toyota/ Lexus TT engine vs anything else!
@8:00 that separate guage design is a nod to the original LS400 guage cluster. If you look at the UCF 10's guages, they use the same font and guage design, and lexus did that as kind of an easter egg.
@RichWithCars
5 ай бұрын
Yeah, my dad had the OG LS and I do remember those gauges. Thanks for your input! I remember how much I loved that original gauge design....
7:46 I found out that the reason why lexus made the oil temp n gas sections like that is because it harks back to the original ls400 from '89. It had the same temp n gas needle design. So that's the easter egg
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
That's cool - where did u read about this? Thanks 👍
@blackice7408
Жыл бұрын
@Rich With Cars look up a yt channel called 'the car care nut'. He's a long time toyota engineer and did a review on the ls500. He broke down many features n such on it
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
@blackice7408 ohhh yeah! He's very well known in the Toyota/Lexus community. He's awesome! I'll check it out. Thanks 👍
LS 500 is the best car ever built in the world
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
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The Car is a rocket. Had it for 6 months and bought a GX. MARK MY WORDS. This Car Eats Up Tires Looe I’ve Never Seen. 10-15k miles tops. Run flats.
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
I agree - it's quite potent given that it's a TT V6 and on a large chassis...
If I had the chance I would buy it in a heartbeat the best generation of the ls ever
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
Not sure if I'd say it's the best generation of the LS. It's missing that beloved V8. Nevertheless, it's still solid.
@johnmartinez4534
Жыл бұрын
Best Gen Is The 430. Then 1st Gen 460. I still have both.
@al-ruwaili
Жыл бұрын
@@johnmartinez4534 good choices but i prefer the 2014 ls 460 the second one it's kinda rare to see one
I am torn between buying this and the LC500. They are both beautiful vehicles!
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
Two very different experiences. Really depends what you're looking for. LC is not as convenient due to its limited cargo space - but it's an amazing drive and comfortable but sporty ride. The LS is more of a plush and "boaty" experience. They're both very luxurious though. Decisions, decisions! 🤔
LEXUS 👌😍👍 THE PERFECTION
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
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I have this car it’s fully loaded, it’s a 2019 I only have 54,000 on the odometer and I just had to have the water pump replaced 😳 this is un heard of for me for a practically brand new car it’s garage kept but thank God it’s still under warranty for three more years does anyone know why the pump would have failed?? Lexus took good care of the issue.. but didn’t give an answer as to why this happened??!!
@RichWithCars
10 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I had the same issue with my LC500, as a voluntary recall. The 2 engines are different, but sometimes the suppliers end up screwing up with material choices, harnesses, etc. Glad Lexus was on top of it.
Really wish they would have kept to the LS roots and stepped it up to a 5.0 V8 instead of a V6 TT
@RichWithCars
10 ай бұрын
Agreed. Unfortunately emission requirements are changing the choice of powertrains, with the eventual takeover of EV's 😞
Ls holds its value
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
It definitely does- way better than the Germans do.
How much you paid for it ?
@RichWithCars
4 ай бұрын
I didn't buy it (not an owner). But you can potentially buy a 2019 for about $45,000
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
👍🙏
Like the car but am I the only person who thinks the back door entry is too low & hits passenger head when trying to enter?😮
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
I had no issues getting in and out. Unfortunately, I didn't have the LS with the air suspension. The one with air suspension automatically raises when you get in and out of the car....
@christofonobrown3659
8 ай бұрын
The rear seat is definitely more cramped than the previous generation, especially the L version. The sad part is this new version is longer than the L.
1:33 Amen...
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
🙏
Does 2019 have apple car play?
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
You can retrofit even back to 2018's with Apple CarPlay. With Android Auto it's only 2021 and forward. Btw, noticed your username - are you in commercial real estate?
@tenantrep
Жыл бұрын
@@RichWithCars I am😉
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
@@tenantrep nice! Likewise. Whereabouts?
@tenantrep
Жыл бұрын
@@RichWithCarsCalifornia. Los Angeles.
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
@tenantrep ohhhh nice. I'm on the opposite end in Orlando, FL. Feel free to contact me directly, you never know if we could ever get a deal done together: Richard [at] RKommercial.com
لكزس ال اس رمز للجودة والموثوقيه والهندسة البارعه والفخامه والاعتماديه ثبات راسخ على كل الطرقات تفوقت على اكبر صانعي السيارات في أوربا وامريكا سياره صنعت من أجل ان يستمتع الشخص الذي يشتريها إنه دفع أمواله في شيء يستحقه لكزس تحقق رغبات مالكيها في كل مايتمنونه ويتوقعونه لكزس ال اس غيرت مفاهيم وثوابت صناعة السيارات في العالم الماسه جوهرة الجواهر السعي إلى الكمال الذي لا يعرف الكلل ☑️🇯🇵☑️🇯🇵☑️🇯🇵☑️
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely true - pursuit of perfection and experience amazing!
Hätte man dem V8 eine Hybrid gegeben wäre es Perfekt. Gerade bei Lexus soĺlte das Spitzenmodel immer ein Hybrid besitzen.Das man es kann hat der LS600h doch der Welt gezeigt.Der war so gut, den konnte eigentlich nur Lexus selbst übertreffen
@RichWithCars
2 ай бұрын
The hybrid models from Lexus are always very impressive. Unfortunately I haven't tried out the LS600h, but would definitely be interested in driving it!
The car is so outdated now still nice
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
Regarding tech - yes. But still a reliable Lexus....
The 19in. wheels are waay' too small. At a minimum 21's, no question..
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
Agree. But that might affect the ride quality.
I love the look but I would never buy a large luxury sedan today. It is too long, by todays standards you will get mistaken for being someones Chauffer driving their boss around as I was in Beverly Hills on 3 occassions on a labor day holiday there in 2016 with the previous body style LS.
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
I agree that the LS, like many other flagship sedans, is very long. But surprisingly it drove smaller than its size. As for looking like a "chauffeur", it really depends on where you live.
@jvarela965
Жыл бұрын
@@RichWithCars It looks beautiful in atomic grey or gold . My friend bought a new LS 400 in 1991 and still owns it. It has gone 750k miles. Long sedans look like LIMOS.
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
@jvarela965 750k miles!? 🤯 That's a true definition of Lexus/Toyota....
lexus stil installing the faulty abs module be careful get an extended warranty on that abs module it will fail
@RichWithCars
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your useful input.
You are WRONG!!!!! An advanced society with advanced technology don't have everything goes wrong.... Japan technology is more advanced that's why they products are so reliable..... reliability comes from perfection......
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
I don't disagree with your comment
@bobbyb.1743
Жыл бұрын
Without a doubt, yes!! Beautiful car w/ fwd thinking style! Premiere sports sedan, but think I’d go w/ the F-Sport version! Thank you for the excellent review!
@RichWithCars
Жыл бұрын
@bobbyb.1743 thanks for watching! I'm trying to plan to review a 2023 F Sport LS in the coming weeks. Anything in particular you'd like to know about it?