As a 1991 LS400 owner, I can say without a doubt that it has been the most reliable car I have ever owned...period. Purchased with 287,000 miles 11 years ago it still gets me around as a daily driver with close to 400k miles. I will never buy another brand again.

@Knightfall23

Жыл бұрын

Nice

@lexusbruh904

Жыл бұрын

400k, niiiiice!

@stevenweiss2148

Жыл бұрын

beautiful timeless. no ugly lexus front end

@ytr8989

Жыл бұрын

I doubt the newer ones with all that plastic could do the same. The 1990s and earlier 2000s were the best years.

@r134awhole5

Жыл бұрын

Hey there. I bought a 90 ls with 234,000miles. Drove it for 4 years and sold it with 335,000 miles. Original engine and transmission no issues. Only needed a diff. Only $75.00 at salvage yard. Ac still worked great . Fantastic car.

Very nice. Practically a time capsule. These put those Mercedes to shame in terms of long term reliability and cost of ownership.

@TheWesleyRicardo

Жыл бұрын

Sure did! I had one 20 something years ago. Excellent service. Traded with 190k

@anthonystermich6735

Жыл бұрын

That was then before technology ran amok, now the diff is not that noticeable, maintenance is still about 25% of MB, having own both I know.

@nostradamus7648

Жыл бұрын

@@anthonystermich6735 Maintenance is about 5% of Lexus ownership

@edwardluth7740

Жыл бұрын

Mercedes are much better in Germany. They just don’t make em as good here in America

@anthonystermich6735

Жыл бұрын

@@nostradamus7648 Maybe where YOU are, but on my records it shows 25%

When Toyota began its quest to manufacture its own V8, they purchased, dismantled and examined V8 from manufacturers from America to Germany. Those engineers laughed at Toyota for going down this road. Who’s laughing now? Buttery smooth engines and meticulously made to perfection. Hats off to this owner for being so meticulous in his care of his car.

@HTV-2_Hypersonic_Glide_Vehicle

Жыл бұрын

Wow 😳 I didn't know that German and American automotive engine engineers looked down on Toyota attempting to build their own V8's.

@SlightReturn666

2 ай бұрын

The student clearly exceeded the master, because Toyota/Lexus have now built several V8s that are some of the best engines known to man. How they could cut over to a turbo'd V6 in the current LS is beyond me. The company just absolutely owned the concept of "naturally aspirated V8" through and through!!

Well...you should see mine. Original and new bought in 2001 LS430 with 155K miles on it, same mechanic. Still looks and drives like in the FIRST DAY! Will NEVER sell it!

@avgredditors

13 күн бұрын

Show us!!!!!

That is a beauty. I love the LS platform.

I recently bought a 98 LS400 with 96k miles. Not quite as pristine but still very good. I’d rate the ls in this video a 9.5/10 and mine 8.5/10. It’s quite a marvelous vehicle and ridiculously comfortable! Never driven something as refined as this. I hope to have it for the rest of my life.

@andersonanderson8139

Жыл бұрын

What did you pay for it?

Great. Now I'm going to be looking for a 1998-2000 LS400 to add to the Lexus and Toyota collection. Hope my wife likes it.

@spinnetti

6 күн бұрын

she will :) I just bought my 3rd. I have a 91' and a 2000 that I bought a few days ago looks just like this one and in about the same shape!

I used to own 97 LS brand new same color. Still regret I had sold it. The ride was great. You can hardly hear any wind noise. It has more interior space than the long wheelbase luxury car these days. Full size spare tire. All switches are at the right place. Still missed The Nakamichi sound system and the 6 Disc Cd changer in the glove compartment My wife still told me that was our best car.

I have a 1998 that I picked from a one owner with 117k miles (now 137k+) looked almost as clean. Was meticulously serviced by Lexus ( have every service record). Absolutely love that car, I called it, the Land Cruiser of sedans.

@wholeNwon

Жыл бұрын

NEVER part with it. I have one, too.

A couple of years ago I spotted a 1st gen LS400 in the reception area at the dealer where I have my Prius serviced. The service tech wasn’t busy so showed me the car. It wasn’t in quite the pristine condition of this one, but was still VERY well preserved. Turns out it belonged to the dealer principal himself, who had bought it new. These really were fabulous cars - perhaps peak Toyota?

@LSniumUwU

Жыл бұрын

Mine was white with a gray interior gold badges chrome rims, Ill miss that car :C

@kensmechanicalaffair

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps.

@paladain55

Жыл бұрын

@@kensmechanicalaffair Definitely peak toyota was achieved around 2000.

One of best cars ever made!

I have a '98 that's not quite so pristine in the same exterior and interior colors. It is still my very enjoyable daily driver. I bought it at the suggestion of a M-B Certified Master Tech, who thought it was a superior vehicle. That was 22 years ago and I've never regretted the purchase. I still have the original exhaust and all the suspension parts, too. I did replace the motor and transmission mounts, valve cover gaskets and one cam phaser.

Lexus cars have such phenomenal quality. Remarkable.

Beautiful car, AMD. The owner should be proud. I’d be willing to bet that, if Lexus were to make/sell a limited-edition re-issue of either this or the LS430, they’d sell many more than the LS500! Heck, if they were to do a re-issue LS430, I’d be first in line!

@Aikynbreusov

Жыл бұрын

I will fight to the nail to get my name on the buyers list...

@christophermartin972

Жыл бұрын

I’d be right behind you in line!

@camaro6810

Жыл бұрын

same

@dejeudoruzamfir

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@Aikynbreusov

Жыл бұрын

@@christophermartin972 silly you....I promise I won't be a potato in front of you... potato= someone who farts alot...lol...

just bought a 2013 LS with 7,800 miles! owned by an 80 year old doctor who unfortunately passed away in late 2021. Car is as immaculate as you may think!

What a beautiful car. Lexus IS the pinnacle of automotive design and engineering.

Beautiful car! He takes of his car like me! This Lexus will last forever!

Grill looks better back then

There's one of these identical at a dealership in Elkhart Indiana 56,000 miles $13,000 I am positive it won't last long. Especially since others are asking closer to $20,000 plus because people are going back to some of the older car's they're tired of low quality and Chip shortage. Such a Stunning Car.

@kensmechanicalaffair

Жыл бұрын

It'll be a collectors item at some point, it'd be silly not to have it

What a clean ls400 in perfect shape glad the owner cares about his investment

One of the best cars ever made hands down.

Gorgeous Vehicle Kudos to the owner for taking such good care of it !

What a fantastic looking car! Big props to the owners for keeping it looking so good! :)

Love the LS 400,it’s absolutely beautiful and reliable

Thank you very much! Liked, subscribed and shared. My absolute favorite KZread channel by far.

This is what I love to see, the well taken care reliable vehicle

This car is in amazing condition I'm jealous! I wish the ones for sale were this clean

MY dear friend this was a joy to look at, the love and attention put into that car is a true testament to the owner and he should be a proud man. I love seeing true car care nuts like myself who put the time and love and attention into keeping perfect something they cherish and it totally shows. Ty this was a wonderful treat to my eyes and I can tell how much you loved showing us it. Please pass on a well done sir to the owner and thank them for allowing us a chance to see love in its glory with his perfect machine. Keep safe Keep Strong Mate 🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖

great video always enjoy these retro car reviews and how you find these guys that have the mint condition cars. On a side note sorry about your father. thoughts and prayers to you all.

Wow! Kudos to that family for keeping that car essentially perfect. It's so shiny. Showroom condition fer shur! AMD you're such the car enthusiast. You were grinning throughout the whole video.😁

And Lexus also showed us how customer service is supposed to be done i m so excited for this video

I too live in Iowa. Last year I bought a 2013 ES350 with only 35k miles, that is just as pristine "like new" inside and out like this one. The factory cargo net sleeve, Lexus first aid kit, etc, were still in the trunk seemingly untouched/unopened as if the trunk was never used. Factory floor mats were still wrapped in the original plastic. Whoever owned this car before me was meticulous about keeping it clean. Even the interior, underneath, and engine bay was perfect. Since I bought it, I've been putting the same effort into keeping it as well-kept as it was the day I purchased it.

Another awesome example of a car care nut Lexus LS 400. This is a great example of someone who love his car. Thank you for sharing AMD 👍👍

This is easily the best hidden Gem channel. Mucho respect car care nut. Thank you for blessing my eyes

wow what a treat to see the inside and undercarriage of this beautiful LS400!!!!! AMD your commentary on adds tremendous value to the video. Thank you for this amazing video team CAR CARE NUT... God bless!!!!

Wow, just wow. Museum quality. Lexus has so many quality touches such as glass headlight housings that don't fade and such great quality paint.

@Columbo777

Жыл бұрын

The mk4 which this is has plastic headlight lenses. Only the mk1-3 had glass headlights…

@Still-Sitting

Жыл бұрын

Too much undercarriage/suspension rust on this one. Especially for “museum” 11:50

@kensmechanicalaffair

Жыл бұрын

It's the smell and vibe for me. The dead steering, the polite starter sound, the Nakamichi sound system. Huge part of my childhood and learning what true luxury was...simplicity.

@soothingrelaxingmeditation3129

Жыл бұрын

until you see the dumpster fire rusted out suspension underneath. yes good for them for taking care of part of the car.

I LOVE the 90's toyota/lexus videos! So hard to find videos of people still taking care of them on the road, fun to find a channel that appreciates taking care of the older models and being proud that they are still on the road and taken care of. Still daily driving my 97 Camry XLE, no rust and just hit 175k and no signs of stopping....just the definition of quality. I would love an LS400, if they made the same model today and rolled them out at the dealership I'd be the first one on the list, pride and craftsmanship.

Beautiful Lexus. Excellent video. Thank you AMD.

Omg that LS is gorgeous inside and out! The owner truly care for it and Baby it. I always loved these cars. Big and comfy

Thanks for sharing this it goes to show you if you take good care of your cars they will last especially a Lexus or Toyota

In my nearly 7 years of viewing history of KZread I've never seen an LS as clean as this one. Salute to the owners. had a green one, it was my daily driver bought it with 83,000 mi and sold it with 608,000. was one of the most gratifying experience in my car culture life.

@Columbo777

Жыл бұрын

You need to see mine. I will do a video soon

@paulrobak8151

Жыл бұрын

@FEETLE … 608,000 ?!?

@FEETLE

Жыл бұрын

@@paulrobak8151 thats accurate 👌🏾 within my time frame of 19 yrs; 4 timming belts tensioners and pulleys, two waterpumps(neither of them leaked) and two sets of seals (4cams and 2crank) 1 pair of valve cover gaskets, 2 sets of ignition coils(16) 2 sets of spark plugs(16) one MAF SENSOR AND 4 PCVs and 2 vacuum switches. Majority of Oil changes consist of Amsoil and over size oil filters Purolator or fram(3600). Transmission: although I installed a hayden transmission cooler for insurance, it was just fluid changes yearly and one time filter change. Looking back I questioned the amount of maintenance that required for my time with it , but it was negated by the numerous cross-country(6times) and innumerable commuter trips (minimum were 35miles) along with my 2 sons and daughter that had possession of it with thier college periods.

@paulrobak8151

Жыл бұрын

@@FEETLE, seems to me your experience is the very definition of “reliability.”

That was a beautiful video! That possibility is the best model LS Lexus ever built! Thank you.

This video was just the motivation I needed to wax and detail my ES this weekend. This car is almost 25 years older than mine and looks just as new as mine! I drooled throughout the whole video

Sir your the the only one personnel ( youtuber) whom I saw and watched and subscribed without watching the whole vedio. My hot favourite. Be blessed.

A-MAZ-ING! jUST INCREDIBLE!! Thank you for sharing this car. Its exactly the type of care I do with my cars. Cant get over the body, paint and rims.

Immaculate inside. Great review brother

To the owner of this masterpiece, well done sir. Your diligence and adherence to the maintenance goes beyond and is incredible. 140K miles is also pretty good for mileage for this year.

That car is definitely loved

Wow. I did a double-take on that one! What a prize! That toolkit and storage design is neat too. And it sounds like the owner regularly gets underneath it.

Beautiful, gorgeous car !!! Very impressive !!! Love for Lexus !!!

Absolutely gorgeous , what an immaculate condition

Wow she’s a beauty!! I also love seeing folks taking care of their vehicles and passing them along to family members, as ours have done since the 1980’s!! This makes me want to go clean my Tundra engine bay….she gets lots of dust from driving on dirt roads when we go RV camping!

@kensnyder2340

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and if it were residing in a Western State the paint would still be on the suspension components. The car is still amazing though!!

Back in 1990, my dentist at that time bought a Lexus LS 400, and I took care of the routine maintenance for it. When he sold his business and moved away 10 years or so later the Lexus went with him. He had bought a small Honda and later on a Volvo during the time he owned the Lexus, but the Lexus was one of my favorite vehicles. In fact we he bought the Volvo, his wife refused to drive the Volvo. She felt safe and secure in the Lexus. Beautiful car! Thank you for showing the 1999 LS400. It brought back nice memories of working on and test driving the 1990 LS400.

What a beauty. Near pristine condition. I will always buy Lexus. Such an amazing brand. Impeccable reliability and quality in there products. LS400 is a classic.

A car show beauty. Nice one. Can remember the introduction of the LS400 in The Netherlands beginning of the nineties. It was a major news item in the car mags here.

Defenetly a beauty 😍🚘 , i can tell the owner of this vehicle is a CCN👌👌 for preserving it in mirror condition ... Wishing you Mr CCN & Mrs CCN a Happy 4th of July and to anyone that reads this comment ... God bless and stay safe everyone 👍

Great video once again!

I’d buy this LS in a heartbeat! Love hearing they have kept it in the family, maintained it to this level, and put 140k miles on it. Great vid, AMD

@truemotorsports7633

Жыл бұрын

Have the same exact car for sale lower miles 76k same condition, color etc

@awolryan

Жыл бұрын

@@truemotorsports7633 in Indy? What’s the site URL…the site that comes up is broke

OH WOW! That car is in AMAZING shape!!! Unbelievable!

I stopped what I was watching as soon as I saw this thumbnail, a beauty!

Amazing condition for 141k miles !! Love it. I’m sure it was garaged. My 2002 ES300 just turned 170k miles. I’m the 2nd owner. I bought it in April 2021 with 160k miles, the original owner did replaced the timing belt, valve cover gasket and water pump all at 88k miles. Mine is in very good condition but nothing like this one. Surprised to see this LS400 doesn’t have an eyeglass sunglass holder like my ES300. Also surprised to see the fuel filler door is on the passenger side, on my ES 300 and mostly all Toyotas now they’re on the drivers side The first year Lexus LS400 was advertised with a pyramid of champagne glasses on the hood while the car was running to display the vibration excellence.

@lbjonfire

Жыл бұрын

oh yes!! "The first year Lexus LS400 was advertised with a pyramid of champagne glasses on the hood while the car was running to display the vibration excellence."

@coolbud356

Жыл бұрын

My 2000 ES 300 just turned 38k miles. Interior looks exactly like this LS400. Super quite. I love my car.

@stephendibari5010

Жыл бұрын

@@coolbud356 great 👍!

@danielbriones6171

Жыл бұрын

My 2014 ES350 doesn’t have a sunglasses case.. :(

@stephendibari5010

Жыл бұрын

@@danielbriones6171 neither did my 2013 ES350… I use mine all the time on my current 2002 ES300, it’s right above the rear view mirror where it’s supposed to be.

You are like a kid in a candy store with this car. I enjoyed your enthusiasm and this gorgeous automobile.

Super clean!! Nicer body than my 1999 Land Cruiser but being a Southern California car it doesn’t have any rust. Love that Toyota/Lexus v8!

Another great show. God bless you brother..

I thought my 2017 ES350 is low mileage and looks like 95% of new, just hit 30K this month. This LS at 140K is low mileage and looks great.

My mother owned one and that was the best riding car. The motor was magic and build quality was simply out of this world. The new Lexus's are great but the older Lexus's were off the charts.

Wow looks perfect!

What a beautiful car.

WOW WOW love this model and the 2004 to 2006 body style

What a jewel. One of the best car's ever made.

OMG that is AMAZING. my love of Lexus started with the late second gen LS400 when I worked at a Toyota dealer (my bosses car). I now drive an absolutely immaculate Lexus IS350 in red, it has 90k kms (about 57k miles) and STILL there is more driver's seat wear than this car. I have some wheel damage (although minor) and a bit of very minor damage on the rear wheel arch, aside from that it's spectacular ..but THIS is still a step up. For my car to be PERFECT like this, i'll need a new driver's seat cover (although it's actually quite good TBH) and some gutter rash repair on the wheels. My car lives in a garage as I work from home, but still does school runs, weekend activities and some week night activities, it's certainly a daily driver, but still this LS is nuts.

Wow, pristine! Kudos to the owner!

What a beauty! Made me want to clean the underbody of my ES!

I love looking at old cars kept in as new condition - you know its the new look condition of any car that makes it attractive

@kensmechanicalaffair

Жыл бұрын

Very true.

Perfection in a car!!! BTW, that's a nice looking GX in the background.

Exterior and interior of this vehicle... SPOTLESS!!!... RESPECTs to the owners meticulous grooming and care of the car. 😎😎😎👍

I can see screws underneath matches exterior lack color. I am impressed. :) Real beauty, I love LS400 and its perfectness.

This is a very nice car. This is a car worth showing at a car show. Whatever they did to preserve it they did it very well and we're very passionate about it.

It's videos like this why I love all car care nuts!!

Great video and thank you for sharing this with us, amazing state this car is in and has been well taking care of. 1990 was the first LS400 as my father bought a used one back in the day over a Mercedes’ he had his eye on. He was NOT a Japanese Car fan, but this car was amazing and converted my Dad over to the Lexus side. He later traded it in to buy another Lexus a beautiful 2008 ES350.

Fantastic cars! Id love to have one again.

My friend owned a 1990 in 92. super smooth and beautiful car!! The LS400 is by far my favorite Lexus and I'll be purchasing a 1998-2000 model very soon!!

What a magnificent car!

I bought an 06 Mercury metallic 430 last year with 79k on it. It's a garage queen so very nice I don't want to drive it. I want to get a 1st Gen ls 400 in white next. Thanks for the great review! Lexus ls is the best!

@paulrobak8151

Жыл бұрын

@Travis … I picked up a Mercury Metallic on black ‘05 with Ultra Luxury Package and 119k back in January. Gotta love those Lexus color names - “Mercury Metallic” is silver, LOL.

@traviswhaley6515

Жыл бұрын

@@paulrobak8151 It's a nice shade of silver. I like it best for the car then black cherry pearl. Is the 05 your daily driver? Ultra luxury very nice!

@paulrobak8151

Жыл бұрын

@@traviswhaley6515, no, it’s not my “daily.” I have an ‘07 LS460L in “Starfire Pearl” (white) that I use more.

@traviswhaley6515

Жыл бұрын

@@paulrobak8151 👍

I have a 95 LS, with the Ebony Teal Pearl color. Even though it's not as perfect as this one, it's close. Best riding and driving car with 210,000 miles that I've ever experienced. Thanks for posting.

Great vid, as ever. But can we have a part 2, please, so you can take this lovely LS for a test drive? 🙂

Those gold badges are so 90s...I love it!!!

Hello Ahmed beautiful shop and video , Thank u

Love your passion

I admire the companies who care about their product and name. Toyota/Lexus is definitely one of them. Look at that car, great shape after 23 years. Amazing.

I want this sooo much

Beautiful car! Thanks for the sharing! Just one thing, is there any chance the owner or you to share in details how to keep a car in this condition? Things we should and should not do?

Incredible

My 1998 LS400 has 31,431 miles and is FLAWLESS. Amazing!

That is super clean.

Thanks for sharing this AMD and Mrs CCN. What a fun tour! I'd recommend this 400 be on display at a Lexus dealership...but they'd probably get too many offers! And isn't that trunk tool kit a hoot? My LS430 has its tool kit ready for action, too...but for what?? lol

@Still-Sitting

Жыл бұрын

Not with all that suspension rust. Strut rods look rusted in place. Every undercarriage bolt, nut has surface rot. I have almost 190k on mine and zero rust issues.

@Zephyrdaze1819

Жыл бұрын

@@Still-Sitting that was pretty funny. I’ll take AMD’s verdict over yours. If it was displayed at a dealership, no one would be crawling underneath moaning about standard wear items.

What an amazing looking for its age. I like the way this car looks more than many of todays luxury cars.

Great video about my favorite. Although design & beauty is subjective, but I think this is one of the best looking sedans, just like the Mercedes S-Class of the 80s, the W126, the LS is even better because of the reliability. Love it.

Full cargasm. What a beauty!

Would love an interview with the owner to share his journey and how he incredibly came to that condition after 30 years, thanks for sharing this.