I've been saying this for years, the LS400 is one of the greatest rwd v8's you can get and they're dirt cheap too, so shhhh don't tell anyone how awesome they are so they can stay cheap when I finally can buy one!
they are super popular in canada haha prices have stayed the same for like in the last 6 years but dont see as many for sale. Ive always loved this car but bought by e38 and havent gotten back to an ls
@@Eclipsile can really go wrong with a Toyota/Lexus honestly. So depends what you want. Personally I chose the e38 over all those options. 4.4l v8 with 290hp but honestly seems like way more, especially in sport mode. Has alot of options including electronic damper control, ads. Etc. Probably the smoothest transmission I've ever experienced and for a v8 it is somehow good on fuel. I've had no issues in the 3-4 years I've owned it. Doesn't guzzle gas or oil. I could go on about why I'd choose an e38, hard to explain until you drive and own one. But an is350 would be sick too, I just like my v8 to much
@@Eclipsile so yes it's very reliable and will put a smile on your face everytime you drive and will definitely turn heads. But to each their own, test drive a few and see how it feels. I'm from Canada so it says alot if I daily a rwd car and haven't been disappointed even in winter
I have a 1998 ls400. 111000 miles, drive it every day. You can easily see the quality of materials used to build this car. Nothing fades, head light covers are crystal clear, runs great and is even pretty quick. You don't feel any bumps on the road, ride is smooth as silk. Car was built to last. Very good for long trips, I find I can drive much longer hours comfortably than any other car I have driven. It's in a class by itself!! It has the 290hp engine and is much quicker than the previous generation. I have driven both and mine is much more powerful. I know 290 horse power doesn't sound like much but the car has great acceleration. Its a cruiser for sure and I really like this car.22 years old, daily driver and never has any problems. Can't ask for any better.
Hi, I enjoyed your comment and had a question or two. I too have a ‘98 LS400 now with apx 115K miles. I wondered if you had replaced the stabilizer’s front and back. Also the timing chain/belt. Thanks again.
Hey, got your question. I had the timing belt changed at 10 years old… so in 2008. In hindsight I wish I had waited longer but at that time I didn’t know I was going to keep it this long. And as for the stabilizers , yes that was done about 3 years ago however I probably should have taken it to the dealership because I don’t think the better quality parts were used and the ride has changed to a tighter/bumpy feel.😕 I also had to have the bushings replaced years ago and that replacement part is already started to fail. Feel free to reach out if I can be of help.👍🏼
I just started a job at Lexus, and as part of my training, I had to learn about this car. This video was both more informative and more entertaining than my training was :)
I call BS. there's a ton of amazing facts about thus vehicle he dodn't mention while he was yeling nascar driver's names. for intance the macining tolerances on the engine parts are so tight that the engine ran a one million mile bench test without an oil change during testing. Any part outside the 1/40,000th of an inch tolerance was melted back down to be recast.
Toyota Engineer: I want a holiday in LA 2nd Engineer: What if we say we need it to live in LA for a month in a well off area so we can learn what Americans want? 1st: Go on 2nd: And then we'll need to test drive the cars across the US and Europe to ensure they're designed properly 1st: Keep going 2nd: Toyota has almost given us a blank check and says we can put a 4l V8 in the car 1st: NANI?!
My grandfather had a 94 LS 400 and it's one of the finest vehicles I've been in to this day. V8, RWD, leather seats, snazy looking speedometers and gauges. And it handled like a dream in middle of no where Canada where we get tons of snow and -40 weather conditions. And he kept it for about 10 years until he upgraded, and it was still running strong when it was traded in.
I think James missed one of the BIGGEST things about the LS430. It's drag coefficient was 0.25. To put that in perspective, the McLaren P1 has a drag coefficient of 0.34, the LaFerrari at 0.30, and the Porsche 918 at 0.29. IN FACT, the Tesla Model S has a drag coefficient of 0.24. The Model X at 0.25, and the Model 3 at 0.23. The Lexus LS430 was produced in 2001. Over a decade before any of these cars. That is FUCKING INSANITY. I LOVE these cars so much.
The Lexus ls430 was Lexus pinnacle model hands down. It’s features we’re light years ahead of the competition and still relevant today, two decades later. The build quality is above and beyond any auto maker. The materials all just hold up. You actually have to go out of your way and treat these cars poorly for them to look even a little aged. They have such a neutral sophistication about their styling cue, that any person could get out of the drivers seat and you wouldn’t be surprised. Any other car almost always has a type of driver. Everyone who enjoys the best of vehicles would enjoy the ls430. Outside of the timing belt service every 100k, and regular oil changes, the ls430 is basically a maintenance free vehicle. Two decades later, and Al the electronics still work, leather is perfect, natural wood grains look amazing, and the ride is like driving my couch. Oh, and quiet…find me a car that’s quieter inside from factory then an ls430. It’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned, and if I buy another vehicle, it will be another 430. Now the gens after that, sorry, they’re just not ass good. I’d roll with with an ls400 though. Lexus picked up where early 80s Mercedes’ left off for sure. Precision engineering with the highest quality materials, and something to be proud of. But planned obsolescence and greed made manufactured make things that would fail within 10 year spans.
@@froggodoggo79 my biggest complaint about the 1uz is where the alternator and power steering pump is located but I'm looking forward to driving mine (hopefully soon)
I managed to practically steal a ‘98 model with 79k miles on it for just $2,400(gorgeous factory navy blue paint). Everyone I have taken around in it is absolutely amazed at how comfortable and smooth the ride is, whilst sounding like an angry caged beast at just a couple thousand rpm. My dudes, if you manage to stumble upon one of these you will not be disappointed. 25k miles later and all she needed was a few oil changes, and a few sets of rear tires😆
When I was younger i was never into luxury car. I mostly had small, leighweight rear wheel drive cars like the RX7, Celica Supra, AE86 Corolla, 1st Gen MR2. Ended up getting a 2001 Lexus GS430 as my 1sr luxury car.....I straight fell in love.
Things change as we grow old. I know the feeling. Use to dream about Ferraris and Lamborghini as a kid, now it’s transitioned to Nissan GT-Rs and old skylines, porsches, bmws. Now my adventurous self wants to get a wagon, or suv/truck for camping/ overland. Also speaking of luxury, check out Buick Park Avenues. Normally it’s a grandma car, but from what I’ve been told it’s a sofa on wheels.
One of my relatives bought a 2001 BMW 7 series and, most of the time, it was at the mechanic who's fixing so many problems. Until I told him to sell it and buy a Lexus. After so much research, he bought a 2000 Lexus LS400. It is just as good as a new car. It rarely breaks. He only changed few parts and it simply works. Very stable, quite, reliable, great isolation and luxurious.
To be fair, Beemers like the E38 and E39 had all sorts of new gadgets an unnecessary tech it was like "ehh, we are not really suppose to have this yet, but screw it, throw it in". Thats why those particular BMW's can be plagued with electrical issues if you're unlucky.
@@placeholdername3206 Toyota and Lexus are blamed that their cars don't have enough gadgets. I always tell those people that the reliability aspect is much more important than the luxurious aspect. Toyota gives you what you need but doesn't risk it by putting unreliable parts. Lexus also does the same but a bit extra. They put alot of luxurious gadgets but they make sure that they are good and they'll last for at least 10 years . Even a rich man will be annoyed of his car sitting broken at the garage.
There was one at one of those junk yards that you pick the parts yourself and it was so sad seeing it in pieces. People had ripped it apart, destroying most of it in order to get the one or two parts that they needed. For some reason what I remember most is that I could see that the wood paneling were real pieces of wood and not just thin veneers. You could tell they were all hand crafted and lacquered many times and a lot of work went into just these simple parts.
MaxSpeed wrong. Lexus LFA V10 is something you need to know. Japan’s only Full High performance luxury cars called F is what you need to know. Sexy LC500 V8 space coupe. Lexus LX570 is better off-roader then any German luxury SUV. These are things you need to know. Stop underrating Lexus
@@Toyota4Life seems like every review and comparison puts the g wagon above the 570 so idk. G wagon has 3.5 inches more clearance, lighter, more tech, more comfort, more grip, more power, as efficient...
You guyd didn't mention the 98-00 LS400. The body panels; were redesigned, interior, and the engine gained about 40hp due to vvti. The transmission became a 5 speed.
@@ethixhiggins5059 LS is full size luxo barge, GS is mid size. LS used to be always a V8, gs used to be always a V6(Fun fact now its th other way around)
@@DuBstep115 it is na, BUT, i have the Aristo JDM engine, swapped with like 80k miles on it. Thicker headgasket, arp headstuds, replaced a bunch of other shit, basically ready for turbo :p Now I just gotta take care of this 25 yr old suspension and bushings and transmission X)
My mind has been blown right now, I did not for my life know about the history of this car. Even I’m thinking about getting one now. I love the idea that they had this secret plan and carried it out under everyone else’s nose and then BAM! The secret weapon was revealed that not only dominated the game but the secret philosophy behind it made the the future of all luxury cars. The key thing here is Research and hardwork! Love it, keep these coming, I love the in depth story and your humor adds color. Love it love it,
I love how you guys do your cut-aways to cars. Sometimes it's an impressive display that fits the mood of how much you're hyping it up. Then other times it's a complete mood change of someone failing horribly and wrecking the car. I love it so much haha.
Absolutely one of the most amazing cars ever made. I have always liked the Lexus LS cars. I like that engine so much, that it's my engine of choice for a swap. Smoothest V8, I have ever driven and the way it delivers power is unlike any other V8 out there. Yes, they aren't the most powerful V8's out there, but it's how they go about doing their job that makes them amazing engines. I also want an LS 400 as a daily car one day. (:
Honestly I think some of that smoothness needs to be attributed to the 4-speed auto. My old SC400 was awesome but I just felt it needed a manual, although I wonder how much of its luxurious character it would lose. Even though I had to part with it, it left a mark on me and I also want to make a proper build with a 1UZ, be it an SC or some A70/80 Supra.
@@zaxash the smooth ride is all in the engineering and build quality I can assure you. The gearbox is nothing special. The power delivery feels that urge in the top end because of the quad cams too, pretty rare in 1989.....
**mentions the ls430** **doesn't mention the fact that it's more aero dynamic than a corvette as well as was tested in the same wind tunnel as the Japanese bullet trains.**
That means you literally have about 3 to 5 hundred thousand miles left on that engine if properly maintained. No one wants to get rid of these cars. Best overall vehicles made.
I just acquired a '92 LS 400 with 180K miles. It's been in a garage since 1998 and it is spectacularly clean and runs like you would expect. What a find.
@@chrisgustafson4465 I am patiently looking for a 2004/05 LS400. I live in Naples,FL. and many affluent people reside here. None of them wish to let go of these vehicles. Most are garage kept and low mileage. I'll find one soon enough meanwhile, I'll keep driving my 350k Corolla until the unicorn is within my grasp.
So my dad worked at volvos testtrack here in Sweden, they also tested a Lexus extremely extensively. They concluded that the Lexus was the best built car they had ever tested. Like the best built car ever not just of volvos but all the other competitor cars they tested
I'm totally in love with my LS430 and I wouldn't get rid of it ever It's amazing... unless gas prices get too high that premium gas and low mpg hurts guys
We have a 1991 LS400 in the family, it really is one of the best cars ever built. It's reliable, powerful, smooth, still looks good, handles great for 2 tonne sedan, all the electrics are still functional... The 1UZ-FE at 6500rpm sounds like 8 kittens all gently purring until you change the exhaust, at which point it sounds like an angry lion coming to rip your limbs off.
GREAT video James!!! I LOVE MY 2000 LS 400..Raised my son and all his BMXers ,weight lifters and football team mates in this car. She brought me to many Bruce Springsteen concerts and horse races at Belmont Park! My son has been using her the past year and loving it!l So I am completely torn on how to say good bye with now lots of repairs and rust happening(never garaged and did not start rust up until she was 17-18!:[ The most comfortable, reliable, great driving car, with all you need...classy ,cool and a pleasure to drive...I was so looking forward to driving her at 25!!
My dad’s first car when he moved to the states was the first gen LS400. I remember him telling me he couldn’t tell if the car was on because of how smooth the V8 engine was. Kinda sad it got neglected over the years and that we let it go eventually.
You guys should do a vid on Keiichi Tsuchiya. The man, the drift king himself. And Tie it into all those Best Mortoring battle videos! :) We wouldn't have those gems without him. Oh and I guess talk about F&F Tokyo Drift.
I've rewatched this video so many times, proud owner of a Third Gen ES, it aint as thick as the german or american whips, but the build quality and sense of Zen while driving one is outta this world.
This was my first car and it was soooo much fun! I had her in highschool and she had some rust so the other kids always underestimated us ... Won every single race. 💅🏻
This really made me miss my 95 Ls400, only had 60000 miles on it. She was a beautiful and comfortable car that had a beast under the hood, very fun. Someone with a huge truck ran into it going 40 in a parkinglot. Dismonted the engine and totaled it. So sad:(
First car I owned was my dad's 08 gs 350. Easily one of the greatest cars nobody talks about. That car has not had a single mechanical problem even though my dad didn't take care of it at all. I got it a bit before he passed away. I'm currently 17. Still driving it today.
I am sorry but that is actually a myth. The real story is lexus was going to be called "Alexis" first. However, at that time in the late 80's a show called Dynasty there was a girl villain character named Alexis so Lexus decided to drop the "A" in favor of "Lexis". Then the company was sued right before their first international launch by the company Nexis, because Nexis believed if the car company were to fail it would damage the Nexis name. So Lexis dropped the "i" and created Lexus. Source: I work for Lexus Corporate. Cheers!
Moath Alsane that’s normal for you guys in Saudi. I have lived there for 2 years in Riyadh and my boss had a twin turbo patrol that shot flames like 2 feet long lol
I have a 1996 Lexus LS 400. It has 220’000 miles I got it at 209’000 miles thing still runs like a dream. Not burning oil. Of course needs common maintenance for the year. I am 20 years old Im not gentle no rough on the car. Things can take abuse. Engine sounds healthy and still has original engine and trans from 1996
I’m very fortunate to have driven one, dad used to own one for 18 years. The ride is silky smooth, seats super plush, the nappa leather so soft and age really well! Despite with 4 gears only the car just hoofs along, drives like a boat. To put in words it felts like a flying carpet! Quiet, smooth and floaty! As an car enthusiast from young I will never forget the experience from it, I even dare to say better built than today car standard.
BEST Japanese luxury sedan money can buy in America. A living Legend that you still see in the road today... usually the first vehicle a automarker makes is usually discontinued later on in life or replaced by something else but the LS is still being sold. Love the LS400 | Toyota Celsior, (surprised you didn’t bring the Toyota version up). I will own one of the LS generations one day. Maybe a 2008 600hL and I love the new sexy twin turbo 500 model with its sick motor. Toyota | Lexus makes the BEST Japanese sedans 💯
@@Toyota4Life never said it was 100% copy. There will always br different features from country to country. Still doesnt change the fact the ls400 came first.
As a 19 year old with a 1991 ls400 at 1038,000 miles, I couldn't be happier. I bought the car at 104,000 miles, 2 years ago. Drove from Florida to New York, to and back, no problem!. I can't stop driving it and I purposely make my 5 minuet drives, an hour longer lmaooo
I owned this car truly one if the best cars ever made mine had over 500k miles. Oh BTW can we do a up to speed on the Lexus SC400/300 aka Toyota Soarer?!
@@osrs_sui They are just as fun. I've owned one as well. IF you are getting one make sure of a couple of things. plus Pro tip works with any toyota or Lexus that has this great engine! its a Beast. 1. Check the Power steering if leaking fix it fast it will kill your alternator because it sits right on top of it. 2. the Entire Water pump replacement no if and or but's replace this if the car has over 120,000k this will save you a headache. 3. Upgrade to a Supra radiator. Flows much nicer. or get a all metal/aluminum 4. I know the BFI mod is going ot look tempting.. dont do it save the headache and get a real cold air intake if your going for it. 5. Coilovers with 17-19 inch wheels 20 pushing the limit depending if you are going for a more sporty look. but this also improve handling. I believe you might be able to get away with getting supra springs as well but might want to research that again. 6. If you get the SC get the LS400 brakes so much better. 7. Replace vacuum lines with official or close to oem to save headache or you will be plugging a lot of holes Giggity! These are a start it gets fun lol but the first 2 MAJOR Hope this helps you an anyone else!
Forgot to mention that the LS400 was a loss leader. They did heavily undercut the competition on purpose to get customers in the door, and it totally worked.
No mention of the Gen 2.2? In 1998 the LS received 290hp VVTi engine and 5 speed auto trans dropping the official 0-60 to 6.3 seconds.(+a solid re-style) Had virtually exact drivetrain that was in the GS400 which was the claimed "fastest 4 door sedan in the world". I bought a 1996 and then a 1999. In the 96 I ran a best of 15.4 quarter mile while with the 99 I was able (in perfect weather) to run a 14.2 quarter at 99mph. A 1998 TV commercial actually presented it against and beating a Ferrari 308 in the 0-60. It is speed limited to 149mph with a realistic ungoverned top speed of 160+mph.
Lol 1998 gs400 was not the fastest sedan in the world,bmw 540i walked a GS400 all day everyday. I know that because I owned two of them,a 97 and a 99 sport. The 97 was a non vanos 4.4 V8 automatic and my 99 had vanos,it had the sport option and a 6 speed manual. From a dig GS400 never had a chance as long as I got a good launch but if i got to much to wheel spin on my launch then I was always left playing the catch up game and by about 70-80mph i would finally be neck to neck and start pulling away. Rolling starts from 30mph and above I would start pulling away instantly. The GS430 did better though. Bmw already had the 540i out as a 1997 model that went on sale in late 96 so when GS400 became available in late 97 as a 98 model there was already a 4 door king out there Those magazines that publish times and claim things are usually paid by car manufacturers to give good reviews and unrealistic times especially back then before the Internet days,they still do it today... you check 0-60 times for the same car and different magazines have different times. Driver,weather,conditions,tires and so many other things come into play also but regardless an e39 540i automatic wasn’t losing to an automatic GS400. The 430 did fair better but if the 540i had the sport option (different gearing) or a 6 speed manual then it was still not enough. Also,bmw released an M5 with 400hp in 2000 and had an E36 M3 in a sedan option from 95-99 that was advertised in magazines as the best handling car and it was even quicker to 60 then the 540i. Bmw invented the 4 door sports car so I’m sorry,as nice as V8 GS was it wasn’t as fast as it’s German competitors. It only beat them in reliability section,i wish back in the day that I did get the GS instead of the 540i because I went through hell with both my 540s
@@larryzeldin7561 I think both cars were very close although the BMW was definitely more sporty and as you said less reliable. That said the Lexus ECU needed to be driven HARD for it to deliver its peak power. My first trip to the strip I was BARELY able to get a 14.9 but I drove it hard several days and was getting 14.5-14.6 regularly after that. On Club Lexus not a single stock GS ever posted a quicker/faster ¼ time so maybe my LS was the fastest 4 door sedan 😉 Tum Tuned, good points! Kahonies2436 not sure what you are talking about… blown headgaskets? maybe on turbo/supercharged applications but stock? Never heard of that. The non VVTi 1uzfe did NOT make 300hp stock although with headers and aftermarket intake manifold they could. The original power rating was 250hp @ 5600rpm and 260tq @ 4400. Those engines did have stronger pistons, cylinder liners and connecting rods than the later versions and 10:1 compression with non-interference valvetrain. Most early cars dyno around 175hp to the wheels which IMO means a REAL output of around 230hp. In 1995 they had many revisions and a 10hp increase RATED but IMO was more like 30hp from 230 to the new 260.
I got a 99 ls400 that has 237grand on the odo, runs and drives like any other car with 100k, one of if not the best car that has ever been made hands down. Not only that but it’s survived 23 years of northeastern America conditions with minimal rust🤝🤝
@@TantissTheEmperor WRC is not popular in the US, they think Block is better than Loeb or Ogier. Most of americans think we don't have cars in France. In my opinion Renault sport is way better (Clio william, V6, Mégane RS etc ).
I used to have a ‘95 Ls until a 18 wheeler turned in front of me and I totaled it into the back. It’s 16 yo airbags deployed and saved my life. I will buy a modern, less expensive version of this car once I’m able because of how great it was.
Lexus Changed everything , period. Also they didn’t just come to Laguna and chill, they purchased a new E class w124 and dissected it to figure out how to make a luxury sedan.
nemphis95 I own the leather bound “Lexus Story” book and they openly admit to having copied the w124’s looks. In their own words: “If you’re going to copy - copy the best”
My first car was a 1992 Lexus LS400. I bought it right out of high school for $3200 cash from a one owner, elder lady. It had 180K miles but was well kept and it ran flawlessly. This was back in 2006 and for a 1992 car, it looked pretty damn modern for the current cars at that time. My favorite thing about this car was that quiet, V8 1uzfe engine. It was such a pleasure driving this car and my friends could not believe how quiet it was. I sold it 8 years later at 245K miles. I still miss it ❤️
How many times did James mention a horse, horses, or horsepower in this video? Let us know what YOU think! #buffhorses
probably OVER 9000
Excuse me sir, may I have a Martini? Could you make it up to speed... I'm in a rush?
I just like hearing him say HRSPRS
#HRSPRS
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This car is a old person car sleeper. I'm doing my research and looking around for one. I think it has become my dreamcar.
Got a bagged one for sale
Avery Milton where you located
@@user-bg4qv3jp7e south carolina
Brooooo you still selling it?? I’m willing to come from Kansas and pick it up
@@chrisrosales470 possibly to the right person
Lexus: Reliability and VIP.
Aka the billion dollar experiment that worked!
Are you lowkey Justin Y. MkII?
Melvin Nakavenzi He’s a legend...I’m honored
Honestly you guys need an episode of ALPINA
1 i have seen you everywhere,
2 thats luke says hot and cold
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I've been saying this for years, the LS400 is one of the greatest rwd v8's you can get and they're dirt cheap too, so shhhh don't tell anyone how awesome they are so they can stay cheap when I finally can buy one!
they are super popular in canada haha prices have stayed the same for like in the last 6 years but dont see as many for sale. Ive always loved this car but bought by e38 and havent gotten back to an ls
@@liamleech4748 how is the e38s reliabllity, I’m going to be buying a car soon and idk if I want to go with a accord or civic, maybe a is350 or ls400?
@@Eclipsile can really go wrong with a Toyota/Lexus honestly. So depends what you want. Personally I chose the e38 over all those options. 4.4l v8 with 290hp but honestly seems like way more, especially in sport mode. Has alot of options including electronic damper control, ads. Etc. Probably the smoothest transmission I've ever experienced and for a v8 it is somehow good on fuel. I've had no issues in the 3-4 years I've owned it. Doesn't guzzle gas or oil. I could go on about why I'd choose an e38, hard to explain until you drive and own one. But an is350 would be sick too, I just like my v8 to much
@@Eclipsile so yes it's very reliable and will put a smile on your face everytime you drive and will definitely turn heads. But to each their own, test drive a few and see how it feels. I'm from Canada so it says alot if I daily a rwd car and haven't been disappointed even in winter
there's one in my area clean unmodified for 3,200cad but it has kinda 273,000km
I have a 1998 ls400. 111000 miles, drive it every day. You can easily see the quality of materials used to build this car. Nothing fades, head light covers are crystal clear, runs great and is even pretty quick. You don't feel any bumps on the road, ride is smooth as silk. Car was built to last. Very good for long trips, I find I can drive much longer hours comfortably than any other car I have driven. It's in a class by itself!! It has the 290hp engine and is much quicker than the previous generation. I have driven both and mine is much more powerful. I know 290 horse power doesn't sound like much but the car has great acceleration. Its a cruiser for sure and I really like this car.22 years old, daily driver and never has any problems. Can't ask for any better.
Hi, I enjoyed your comment and had a question or two. I too have a ‘98 LS400 now with apx 115K miles. I wondered if you had replaced the stabilizer’s front and back. Also the timing chain/belt. Thanks again.
Hey, got your question. I had the timing belt changed at 10 years old… so in 2008. In hindsight I wish I had waited longer but at that time I didn’t know I was going to keep it this long. And as for the stabilizers , yes that was done about 3 years ago however I probably should have taken it to the dealership because I don’t think the better quality parts were used and the ride has changed to a tighter/bumpy feel.😕 I also had to have the bushings replaced years ago and that replacement part is already started to fail. Feel free to reach out if I can be of help.👍🏼
I just started a job at Lexus, and as part of my training, I had to learn about this car. This video was both more informative and more entertaining than my training was :)
As are the buff horses...
Time to submit this video to your management. Donut Media providing entertaining training videos for your staff
do my timing belt. ;) lmao.
I call BS. there's a ton of amazing facts about thus vehicle he dodn't mention while he was yeling nascar driver's names. for intance the macining tolerances on the engine parts are so tight that the engine ran a one million mile bench test without an oil change during testing. Any part outside the 1/40,000th of an inch tolerance was melted back down to be recast.
@@dawggonevidz9140
Okay well I definitely didn’t learn any facts like that about the car in either case 😂
Toyota Engineer: I want a holiday in LA
2nd Engineer: What if we say we need it to live in LA for a month in a well off area so we can learn what Americans want?
1st: Go on
2nd: And then we'll need to test drive the cars across the US and Europe to ensure they're designed properly
1st: Keep going
2nd: Toyota has almost given us a blank check and says we can put a 4l V8 in the car
1st: NANI?!
Now that's a great comment👍
NANIII!!!
lol and everyone wins in the end 😎👍
LS -Luxury Saloon
GS -Grand Saloon
ES -Elegant Sedan
IS -Intelligent Sedan
RX -Recreational Crossover
LX -Luxury Crossover (well..)
So the GX would be the Grand Crossover?
So the rx 7 was a crossover?
@@omarpadilla8033 RX 7 was Rotary Experiment 7
LFA-LEXUS is F****** AWESOME
@@omarpadilla8033 😐😐😑😑 that's mazda😂😂😂
My grandfather had a 94 LS 400 and it's one of the finest vehicles I've been in to this day. V8, RWD, leather seats, snazy looking speedometers and gauges. And it handled like a dream in middle of no where Canada where we get tons of snow and -40 weather conditions. And he kept it for about 10 years until he upgraded, and it was still running strong when it was traded in.
I think James missed one of the BIGGEST things about the LS430. It's drag coefficient was 0.25.
To put that in perspective, the McLaren P1 has a drag coefficient of 0.34, the LaFerrari at 0.30, and the Porsche 918 at 0.29.
IN FACT, the Tesla Model S has a drag coefficient of 0.24. The Model X at 0.25, and the Model 3 at 0.23. The Lexus LS430 was produced in 2001. Over a decade before any of these cars. That is FUCKING INSANITY. I LOVE these cars so much.
The Lexus ls430 was Lexus pinnacle model hands down. It’s features we’re light years ahead of the competition and still relevant today, two decades later. The build quality is above and beyond any auto maker. The materials all just hold up. You actually have to go out of your way and treat these cars poorly for them to look even a little aged. They have such a neutral sophistication about their styling cue, that any person could get out of the drivers seat and you wouldn’t be surprised. Any other car almost always has a type of driver. Everyone who enjoys the best of vehicles would enjoy the ls430. Outside of the timing belt service every 100k, and regular oil changes, the ls430 is basically a maintenance free vehicle. Two decades later, and Al the electronics still work, leather is perfect, natural wood grains look amazing, and the ride is like driving my couch. Oh, and quiet…find me a car that’s quieter inside from factory then an ls430. It’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned, and if I buy another vehicle, it will be another 430. Now the gens after that, sorry, they’re just not ass good. I’d roll with with an ls400 though. Lexus picked up where early 80s Mercedes’ left off for sure. Precision engineering with the highest quality materials, and something to be proud of. But planned obsolescence and greed made manufactured make things that would fail within 10 year spans.
Despite being a box (which I love the look of) lol
The inspiration for design for the low drag was from the Bullet Train
Dayum yall makin me look good 😊😂
I thought he was gonna say that when he mentioned the mclaren and Porsche n not talk about hybrid stuff
I'm so glad this car is getting recognition. The car is so underrated
My dream lexus from the 90s
Seriously mine is from the 70's! The Challenger is what I want!
Amd now people will sell it for twice the price
@@skys9085 yea I was thinking that as soon as I saw the video
I was like "well shit, there's my chance of owning one"
The SC 400 is basically a cheap v8 supra
Maxxas Crow it’s not underrated at all bro. The LS400 is a legend 💯 and it made Lexus the best Japanese luxury automarker
I drive a lowered SC400 and had a kid on Instagram tell me the 1UZ sucked.
His loss.
More cylinders the better
I'm a 2JZ fanboi all day but the UZ is a seriously respectable piece of kit. If I got a 1SC or 2GS I'd actually prefer them with the V8.
@@froggodoggo79 my biggest complaint about the 1uz is where the alternator and power steering pump is located but I'm looking forward to driving mine (hopefully soon)
@@Dunki113 Lemme guess. Under the intake manifold like the 2uz-fe 4.7L V8? (I own a 2001 Tundra)
@@deandrej674 the alternator is under a very leaky power steering pump which almost always causes them to fail.
I managed to practically steal a ‘98 model with 79k miles on it for just $2,400(gorgeous factory navy blue paint). Everyone I have taken around in it is absolutely amazed at how comfortable and smooth the ride is, whilst sounding like an angry caged beast at just a couple thousand rpm. My dudes, if you manage to stumble upon one of these you will not be disappointed. 25k miles later and all she needed was a few oil changes, and a few sets of rear tires😆
Every time I look at an LS400 , I remember the bonus stage of Street Fighter 2.
Ha! I hear you
Topkek!
Tearing apart that car in record time lol
Oh yeah. Pretty sure that was a Lexus
Makes sense being Japanese and current at that time 😅
When I was younger i was never into luxury car. I mostly had small, leighweight rear wheel drive cars like the RX7, Celica Supra, AE86 Corolla, 1st Gen MR2. Ended up getting a 2001 Lexus GS430 as my 1sr luxury car.....I straight fell in love.
Gs430 nice car. Fk the 6cyl.
Things change as we grow old. I know the feeling. Use to dream about Ferraris and Lamborghini as a kid, now it’s transitioned to Nissan GT-Rs and old skylines, porsches, bmws. Now my adventurous self wants to get a wagon, or suv/truck for camping/ overland. Also speaking of luxury, check out Buick Park Avenues. Normally it’s a grandma car, but from what I’ve been told it’s a sofa on wheels.
got me the same year and make too!!! love it!
Damn dude.. I would love to drive any of those cars
Comfy tanks
One of my relatives bought a 2001 BMW 7 series and, most of the time, it was at the mechanic who's fixing so many problems. Until I told him to sell it and buy a Lexus. After so much research, he bought a 2000 Lexus LS400. It is just as good as a new car. It rarely breaks. He only changed few parts and it simply works. Very stable, quite, reliable, great isolation and luxurious.
To be fair, Beemers like the E38 and E39 had all sorts of new gadgets an unnecessary tech it was like "ehh, we are not really suppose to have this yet, but screw it, throw it in". Thats why those particular BMW's can be plagued with electrical issues if you're unlucky.
@@placeholdername3206 Toyota and Lexus are blamed that their cars don't have enough gadgets. I always tell those people that the reliability aspect is much more important than the luxurious aspect. Toyota gives you what you need but doesn't risk it by putting unreliable parts. Lexus also does the same but a bit extra. They put alot of luxurious gadgets but they make sure that they are good and they'll last for at least 10 years . Even a rich man will be annoyed of his car sitting broken at the garage.
I saw this video and fell in love with this car. I bought a 98 ls400, don’t regret it one bit.
I don't think I've ever clicked on a video so fast. Proud 1992 LS400 owner here
I own a gold 2 tone 93 ls400. Very reliable
There was one at one of those junk yards that you pick the parts yourself and it was so sad seeing it in pieces. People had ripped it apart, destroying most of it in order to get the one or two parts that they needed. For some reason what I remember most is that I could see that the wood paneling were real pieces of wood and not just thin veneers. You could tell they were all hand crafted and lacquered many times and a lot of work went into just these simple parts.
Stephen Mason bet it looked like a carcass that hyenas devoured
i've seen about 5 at my local yard in the past year they will be torn apart days after getting there its crazy.
Lexus
The only thing you need to know is that it will never leave you stranded
MaxSpeed wrong. Lexus LFA V10 is something you need to know. Japan’s only Full High performance luxury cars called F is what you need to know. Sexy LC500 V8 space coupe. Lexus LX570 is better off-roader then any German luxury SUV. These are things you need to know.
Stop underrating Lexus
@@Toyota4Life True... mama lexus knows her shit
My SC400 left me stranded once, but it was my fault 😂
My GS300 left me stranded in Iowa....Iowa!!!
@@Toyota4Life seems like every review and comparison puts the g wagon above the 570 so idk. G wagon has 3.5 inches more clearance, lighter, more tech, more comfort, more grip, more power, as efficient...
I’ve watched this episode more than ever others I watch usually once. I still get goosebumps when you say ‘it’s an awesome engine’
You guyd didn't mention the 98-00 LS400. The body panels; were redesigned, interior, and the engine gained about 40hp due to vvti. The transmission became a 5 speed.
Whats the difference between the gs series and LS?
@@ethixhiggins5059 LS is full size luxo barge, GS is mid size. LS used to be always a V8, gs used to be always a V6(Fun fact now its th other way around)
@@EduSanjuan777 gs had a straight 6 2jz ge
@@mitchellhayman381 GS was offered with either the inline 6 or v8
Just bought my second one yesterday! First ones got 253,000 miles and going strong. New one only got 166xxx. G2g for 100k
Lexus LS400 from the 80’s-90’s is the best flagship ever. It’s a must have.🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Even tho LS was better.. Dictators and movies made the W140 S aka Tank most well known flagship car of the 90's
I like my 94 2jz SC300 more ;p
@@BobetoSlim NA 2JZ :D jdm model atleast got 1jz turbo
@@DuBstep115 it is na, BUT, i have the Aristo JDM engine, swapped with like 80k miles on it. Thicker headgasket, arp headstuds, replaced a bunch of other shit, basically ready for turbo :p Now I just gotta take care of this 25 yr old suspension and bushings and transmission X)
@@BobetoSlim Why you didn't buy an 2JZ GTE straight away?
My mind has been blown right now, I did not for my life know about the history of this car. Even I’m thinking about getting one now.
I love the idea that they had this secret plan and carried it out under everyone else’s nose and then BAM! The secret weapon was revealed that not only dominated the game but the secret philosophy behind it made the the future of all luxury cars.
The key thing here is Research and hardwork! Love it, keep these coming, I love the in depth story and your humor adds color. Love it love it,
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Why are Japanese cars so much more reliable than other manufacturers? Is it culture, engineering, quality control...????
@@jsilva7005 My best guess is societal expectations.
J Silva Kaizen. Toyota Production System - Look ‘em up. You’ll understand. And you’ll no longer buy anything but Toyota/Lexus
Get it
Lost the V card in a 92 Ls400
Up to speed on COSWORTH!!!!!!
BeCOS you're WORTH it.
@@6wim6 Hahahahahaha you're a legend!
This channel won't be worth anything if you don't
I smell some Escort here...
Yes please!
Up to speed on Keiichi Tsuchiya
That would be epic
thats what i wanted to ask
Absolutely necessary
DO AN IS300/ALTEZZA EPISODE!
As an IS owner I approve . Let's get these likes up!!
Nah SC300 ftw
I forgot all about the altezza they should do that one
Just don’t forget the IS 300Cs.
Pleaseee
I love how you guys do your cut-aways to cars. Sometimes it's an impressive display that fits the mood of how much you're hyping it up. Then other times it's a complete mood change of someone failing horribly and wrecking the car. I love it so much haha.
Absolutely one of the most amazing cars ever made. I have always liked the Lexus LS cars. I like that engine so much, that it's my engine of choice for a swap. Smoothest V8, I have ever driven and the way it delivers power is unlike any other V8 out there. Yes, they aren't the most powerful V8's out there, but it's how they go about doing their job that makes them amazing engines.
I also want an LS 400 as a daily car one day. (:
Honestly I think some of that smoothness needs to be attributed to the 4-speed auto. My old SC400 was awesome but I just felt it needed a manual, although I wonder how much of its luxurious character it would lose. Even though I had to part with it, it left a mark on me and I also want to make a proper build with a 1UZ, be it an SC or some A70/80 Supra.
@@zaxash the smooth ride is all in the engineering and build quality I can assure you. The gearbox is nothing special. The power delivery feels that urge in the top end because of the quad cams too, pretty rare in 1989.....
J Nelson dude wth how? I bought a 98 ls400 for 3 stacks and it had 200,000 miles. And it came with problems lol
ive got one in my e36 mated to an e39 530d manual box, slap a turbo on these and 500hp is easily done
gogzy That’s awesome. How did u mate the tranny to the engine ?
**mentions the ls430**
**doesn't mention the fact that it's more aero dynamic than a corvette as well as was tested in the same wind tunnel as the Japanese bullet trains.**
KanJyro yeah than a c4
Not just the c4 :D
B2G4me lol yeah right .
Deez Nuts exactly bro .
@Deez Nuts hey, it also makes 400 something horsepower... Doesn't mean it has a better drag coefficient
happy to find a running 1995 lexus ls 400 for $500 with 294,00 miles
wow enjoy
I don’t think that’s it chief, but enjoy the sweet ride nonetheless
That means you literally have about 3 to 5 hundred thousand miles left on that engine if properly maintained. No one wants to get rid of these cars. Best overall vehicles made.
I just acquired a '92 LS 400 with 180K miles. It's been in a garage since 1998 and it is spectacularly clean and runs like you would expect. What a find.
@@chrisgustafson4465 I am patiently looking for a 2004/05 LS400. I live in Naples,FL. and many affluent people reside here. None of them wish to let go of these vehicles. Most are garage kept and low mileage. I'll find one soon enough meanwhile, I'll keep driving my 350k Corolla until the unicorn is within my grasp.
So my dad worked at volvos testtrack here in Sweden, they also tested a Lexus extremely extensively. They concluded that the Lexus was the best built car they had ever tested. Like the best built car ever not just of volvos but all the other competitor cars they tested
LEXUS = Luxury EXports to US
That's how they came up with the name !
Factory
@@beastmaster415 huh?
@@BPoweredLove facts... Factory... Facsimile
@@beastmaster415 Those are all different words. Cool.
@@BPoweredLove different words for when using the word "fact" or "facts" in agreement to whatever was said
I Never miss an UptoSpeed, ScienceGarage, or a Wheelhouse episode, Donut rocks!
what ever happend to the bestest show cuz that was awesome as well
I gave you 60 likes bro
@@chasemc69 I know right donut bring that show back!
I'm totally in love with my LS430 and I wouldn't get rid of it ever It's amazing... unless gas prices get too high that premium gas and low mpg hurts guys
Hate to break it to ya…
@@thisisrndr9388 wooooooooh
Hey random person scrolling down the comments..
Happy Holidays :)
Are you from Guelph ON? Kitchener here
Again?? Thanks again!!
fuck
Happy Holidays to you and yours! Cheers From Canada!
Thank you and to you too
Some say that the #unknownvariable goes around hearting comments from fans....
is that Matt Farah's Million Mile Lexus?
Dammit you beat me to it
No, thats on Regular Car Reviews lol
yep
@@brokenacoustic IT'S TIME TO BROWN!!!! WINGADINGA WINGADINGA
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I was given a 1999 Lexus ls 400 for my first car after graduating. It’s still insanely underrated and such a smooth drive and sexy beast
🙌RAMCHARGERS🙌
I look for it every video. I find it, every video. RAMCHARGERS!
Not a Mopar guy but i'll take it. I'll take anything old really, a lot of these kids need educated.
I really like the way he said RAMCHARGERS
Ramchargers
I did a little happy wiggle with that "Ramchargers!" callback...had it's own animation sequence to boot!!
“RAMCHARGER!” If you know you know shout out to the real ones tht hve watched all the videos
🖐🏾
RAMCHARGERS!
🙌 *RAMCHARGERS* 🙌
👌RAMCHARGERS👌
R A M C H A R G E R S
Everything you need to know to get up to speed on the Nurburgring
Mike Arredondo this is such a fucking awesome idea
sounds great
Good tip: Don't crash.
Lol
Id say a german would have to answer that
This was my first car, my grandma upgraded to the 1997 LS 400 and I got her 1990 LS. It was such an amazing drive, smooth and lots of power.
A luxury car that can be used for drifting
That’s Lexus!
We have a 1991 LS400 in the family, it really is one of the best cars ever built. It's reliable, powerful, smooth, still looks good, handles great for 2 tonne sedan, all the electrics are still functional... The 1UZ-FE at 6500rpm sounds like 8 kittens all gently purring until you change the exhaust, at which point it sounds like an angry lion coming to rip your limbs off.
Lexus Ls400 my dream car since i was a kid.
Your avatar is illegal
Really?
Lunar Pitch you make no sense
Trump Jong Un
Not much of a dream
Hey, James. Bring back the Up To Speed segments. There are so many vehicles you haven't covered yet(including other Lexus models).
Certainly an example of engineering perfection! LS400 for the win.
Is that Matt Farah's million mile Lexus?
Yotsuba thank you, I came to the comments for this!
Yotsuba THATS SUBARU IMPOSSIBRU
No, that's the vagabond falcon
GREAT video James!!! I LOVE MY 2000 LS 400..Raised my son and all his BMXers ,weight lifters and football team mates in this car. She brought me to many Bruce Springsteen concerts and horse races at Belmont Park! My son has been using her the past year and loving it!l So I am completely torn on how to say good bye with now lots of repairs and rust happening(never garaged and did not start rust up until she was 17-18!:[ The most comfortable, reliable, great driving car, with all you need...classy ,cool and a pleasure to drive...I was so looking forward to driving her at 25!!
My dad’s first car when he moved to the states was the first gen LS400. I remember him telling me he couldn’t tell if the car was on because of how smooth the V8 engine was. Kinda sad it got neglected over the years and that we let it go eventually.
I really thought that Ram Charger Jumphrey was gonna turn into Shooting Stars.
I didn’t know anything about the LS lineup. This was an amazing episode
Kevin Capps lil peep gonna murder you
This is the only episode that I always go back to! It’s an amazing video about an amazing car!
RAMCHARGERS
You guys should do a vid on Keiichi Tsuchiya. The man, the drift king himself. And Tie it into all those Best Mortoring battle videos! :) We wouldn't have those gems without him. Oh and I guess talk about F&F Tokyo Drift.
Dont forget about Hot Version
Up to speed on hot version would be neat
@@itsedwinguzman Heck yeah I forgot about Hot Version at the time haha
I love your energy, creativity, and passion for your videos
Profile pic matches comment.
Noisy 😱but I needed to know about this particular vehicle.
Deer Lord 😂🦌
He’s definitely on coke
I've rewatched this video so many times, proud owner of a Third Gen ES, it aint as thick as the german or american whips, but the build quality and sense of Zen while driving one is outta this world.
A japanese car powered by a "big boy". You just didn't.
Powered by fat dick
I didn't even catch that 😂😂 oh no
Random Fucker well America already used a “little boy”.
Justin Timberlake wants his hair back... PUMPHREY
Toyota Crown please！
They already made one for the crown
NISSAN GLORIA?
Toyota Century or Nissan President
@@Producer_Terry that was the chaser
Toyota Cresta.
This was my first car and it was soooo much fun! I had her in highschool and she had some rust so the other kids always underestimated us ... Won every single race. 💅🏻
Once a Indian stock market Bull Hashad Mehta had this ride and he was recognized for it !
This really made me miss my 95 Ls400, only had 60000 miles on it. She was a beautiful and comfortable car that had a beast under the hood, very fun. Someone with a huge truck ran into it going 40 in a parkinglot. Dismonted the engine and totaled it. So sad:(
Yep that’s what happens. New age Pos domestic truck totals and best gen non replaceable Lexus Toyota
Is that Matt Farrah’s million mile Lexus?
it really looks like it but its less rundown than i thought
THIS IS NOT MATT FARRAH'S MILLION MILE LEXUS! LOL
Is This Matt Farah’s Million Mile James Pumphrey?
@@joshualaw375 kek
_÷@
YES
First car I owned was my dad's 08 gs 350. Easily one of the greatest cars nobody talks about. That car has not had a single mechanical problem even though my dad didn't take care of it at all. I got it a bit before he passed away. I'm currently 17. Still driving it today.
Up to speed on the Holden commodore please
No, they will fuck it up completely.
Nobody cares
@@fread51 what the fuck did you just say?
BTW, Lexus stands for:
Luxury EXports to United States
Actually,its by combining Exclusive and Luxury.
I am sorry but that is actually a myth. The real story is lexus was going to be called "Alexis" first. However, at that time in the late 80's a show called Dynasty there was a girl villain character named Alexis so Lexus decided to drop the "A" in favor of "Lexis". Then the company was sued right before their first international launch by the company Nexis, because Nexis believed if the car company were to fail it would damage the Nexis name. So Lexis dropped the "i" and created Lexus. Source: I work for Lexus Corporate. Cheers!
I've read Dawson's book a couple times,btw. I'll only drive an LS because of the book
No it stands for Lesbians EXtremely Under Sexed... Smart guys, SO THERE
Lexus doesn't exist in Japan. everything is branded under Toyota
Someone in my neighbourhood has a 1uzfe swapped rx8 lol
That's not a bad idea, especially considering the Renesis engine is an abominable creation.
May the facts be with you amen 😂😂. the only thing I know is it sounds really frickin good
I have 1977 celica with 1UZ swap.
Here in Saudi Arabia we swapped a 1uz in a toyota hilux search for it in TH-cam 😬
Moath Alsane that’s normal for you guys in Saudi. I have lived there for 2 years in Riyadh and my boss had a twin turbo patrol that shot flames like 2 feet long lol
I have a 1996 Lexus LS 400. It has 220’000 miles I got it at 209’000 miles thing still runs like a dream. Not burning oil. Of course needs common maintenance for the year. I am 20 years old Im not gentle no rough on the car. Things can take abuse. Engine sounds healthy and still has original engine and trans from 1996
How you not going to mention Lexus employed a man to make sure the buttons in the cabin made the correct noise or the gold badge LS400?
because everybody knows that luxury car makers have sound designers for this kind of stuff (door noise,buttons etc and of course exhaust sound)
Probably because every automaker is doing that. Well, I know that Mercedes is doing that too. Don't know about BMW tho
Pls do one on a merc w124
300D specifically
This!
I remember those commercials in the 90s glasses balancing on the hood. 👍🏻
I’m very fortunate to have driven one, dad used to own one for 18 years.
The ride is silky smooth, seats super plush, the nappa leather so soft and age really well!
Despite with 4 gears only the car just hoofs along, drives like a boat.
To put in words it felts like a flying carpet!
Quiet, smooth and floaty!
As an car enthusiast from young I will never forget the experience from it, I even dare to say better built than today car standard.
now the SC400/Soarer!!!
Designed by Mr. Kovos
BEST Japanese luxury sedan money can buy in America. A living Legend that you still see in the road today... usually the first vehicle a automarker makes is usually discontinued later on in life or replaced by something else but the LS is still being sold.
Love the LS400 | Toyota Celsior, (surprised you didn’t bring the Toyota version up). I will own one of the LS generations one day. Maybe a 2008 600hL and I love the new sexy twin turbo 500 model with its sick motor. Toyota | Lexus makes the BEST Japanese sedans 💯
Seeing as the celsior was a rebadged ls400 it was pointless to mention. Celsior came out after the ls400
Nathan Reimer negative. The Celsior has numerous features that the American LS400 did not get. It wasn’t 100 percent the same car.
@@Toyota4Life never said it was 100% copy. There will always br different features from country to country. Still doesnt change the fact the ls400 came first.
I thought the Toyota Avalon was the Toyota version
fewcrank are you out of your mind ? They aren’t anything alike. Avalon V6 and FWD... Lexus V8 and RWD...
FINALLY EVERYTING I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MY DREAM CAR (LIGHTNING LIGHTNING LIGHTNING)
As a 19 year old with a 1991 ls400 at 1038,000 miles, I couldn't be happier. I bought the car at 104,000 miles, 2 years ago. Drove from Florida to New York, to and back, no problem!. I can't stop driving it and I purposely make my 5 minuet drives, an hour longer lmaooo
I owned this car truly one if the best cars ever made mine had over 500k miles. Oh BTW can we do a up to speed on the Lexus SC400/300 aka Toyota Soarer?!
The Fresh Prince of All Sayians friend of mine has a SC400 for sale, contemplating buying it 🤷🏼♂️
@@osrs_sui They are just as fun. I've owned one as well. IF you are getting one make sure of a couple of things. plus Pro tip works with any toyota or Lexus that has this great engine! its a Beast.
1. Check the Power steering if leaking fix it fast it will kill your alternator because it sits right on top of it.
2. the Entire Water pump replacement no if and or but's replace this if the car has over 120,000k this will save you a headache.
3. Upgrade to a Supra radiator. Flows much nicer. or get a all metal/aluminum
4. I know the BFI mod is going ot look tempting.. dont do it save the headache and get a real cold air intake if your going for it.
5. Coilovers with 17-19 inch wheels 20 pushing the limit depending if you are going for a more sporty look. but this also improve handling. I believe you might be able to get away with getting supra springs as well but might want to research that again.
6. If you get the SC get the LS400 brakes so much better.
7. Replace vacuum lines with official or close to oem to save headache or you will be plugging a lot of holes Giggity!
These are a start it gets fun lol but the first 2 MAJOR
Hope this helps you an anyone else!
This is one of the best videos y'all have ever made. I love how funny he is lol
IM SO GODDAMN HAPPY YOU FINALLY DID A VIDEO ON THE LS400
Mercedes and BMW: We're dominating the US luxury car market!
Toyota: This is my son.
Lexus: Allow me to introduce myself.
Upto speed on Toyota soarer (lexus sc300) please
+1 for soarer! z10, z20 and z30
YES PLES
No no no. On the grounds that the sc430 will have to be covered and that car is just terrible. Ugly and underpower for a 4.3 v8.
That would be so dope!!
Forgot to mention that the LS400 was a loss leader. They did heavily undercut the competition on purpose to get customers in the door, and it totally worked.
Is that Matt Farah's Million Mile Lexus?
Ash Green Farah*
No this is patrick
Most reliable car of all time! Just bought my second one yesterday!
Acura Legend should be next!🙏🏼🙏🏼
You guys should do a video on TRD performance
AGREED
No mention of the Gen 2.2? In 1998 the LS received 290hp VVTi engine and 5 speed auto trans dropping the official 0-60 to 6.3 seconds.(+a solid re-style) Had virtually exact drivetrain that was in the GS400 which was the claimed "fastest 4 door sedan in the world". I bought a 1996 and then a 1999. In the 96 I ran a best of 15.4 quarter mile while with the 99 I was able (in perfect weather) to run a 14.2 quarter at 99mph. A 1998 TV commercial actually presented it against and beating a Ferrari 308 in the 0-60. It is speed limited to 149mph with a realistic ungoverned top speed of 160+mph.
Lol 1998 gs400 was not the fastest sedan in the world,bmw 540i walked a GS400 all day everyday. I know that because I owned two of them,a 97 and a 99 sport. The 97 was a non vanos 4.4 V8 automatic and my 99 had vanos,it had the sport option and a 6 speed manual. From a dig GS400 never had a chance as long as I got a good launch but if i got to much to wheel spin on my launch then I was always left playing the catch up game and by about 70-80mph i would finally be neck to neck and start pulling away. Rolling starts from 30mph and above I would start pulling away instantly. The GS430 did better though.
Bmw already had the 540i out as a 1997 model that went on sale in late 96 so when GS400 became available in late 97 as a 98 model there was already a 4 door king out there
Those magazines that publish times and claim things are usually paid by car manufacturers to give good reviews and unrealistic times especially back then before the Internet days,they still do it today... you check 0-60 times for the same car and different magazines have different times. Driver,weather,conditions,tires and so many other things come into play also but regardless an e39 540i automatic wasn’t losing to an automatic GS400. The 430 did fair better but if the 540i had the sport option (different gearing) or a 6 speed manual then it was still not enough. Also,bmw released an M5 with 400hp in 2000 and had an E36 M3 in a sedan option from 95-99 that was advertised in magazines as the best handling car and it was even quicker to 60 then the 540i. Bmw invented the 4 door sports car so I’m sorry,as nice as V8 GS was it wasn’t as fast as it’s German competitors. It only beat them in reliability section,i wish back in the day that I did get the GS instead of the 540i because I went through hell with both my 540s
The vvti was worse blew headgaskets easier and couldn’t take as much load
The 1uz fe non vvti also made 300 hp at 6000 rpm stock ...
..and Ironically, the white LS sitting behind is a gen 2.2! Immediate give-away is the polished 5 (thick) spoke alloy wheels...
@@larryzeldin7561 I think both cars were very close although the BMW was definitely more sporty and as you said less reliable. That said the Lexus ECU needed to be driven HARD for it to deliver its peak power. My first trip to the strip I was BARELY able to get a 14.9 but I drove it hard several days and was getting 14.5-14.6 regularly after that. On Club Lexus not a single stock GS ever posted a quicker/faster ¼ time so maybe my LS was the fastest 4 door sedan 😉
Tum Tuned, good points!
Kahonies2436 not sure what you are talking about… blown headgaskets? maybe on turbo/supercharged applications but stock? Never heard of that. The non VVTi 1uzfe did NOT make 300hp stock although with headers and aftermarket intake manifold they could. The original power rating was 250hp @ 5600rpm and 260tq @ 4400. Those engines did have stronger pistons, cylinder liners and connecting rods than the later versions and 10:1 compression with non-interference valvetrain. Most early cars dyno around 175hp to the wheels which IMO means a REAL output of around 230hp. In 1995 they had many revisions and a 10hp increase RATED but IMO was more like 30hp from 230 to the new 260.
I got a 99 ls400 that has 237grand on the odo, runs and drives like any other car with 100k, one of if not the best car that has ever been made hands down. Not only that but it’s survived 23 years of northeastern America conditions with minimal rust🤝🤝
Has Peugeot ever done anything with their lives?👀😪🔍🔎
Their pepper mills are the best.
PSA (Peugeot-Citroen) two constructors, 13 times WRC champions (5 Peugeot, 8 CItroën), that a thing I guess.
@@TantissTheEmperor WRC is not popular in the US, they think Block is better than Loeb or Ogier. Most of americans think we don't have cars in France. In my opinion Renault sport is way better (Clio william, V6, Mégane RS etc ).
pegout bought nissan
205 gti
1983 was not 17 years before 1995 lmaooo feel like theres a joke there and it wooshed over my head😂😂
I think its an inside joke because James keeps getting post Malone Birth day wrong lol
Lexus = Luxury Export U.S.
Yes really.
Are you serious? I did not know that.
I used to have a ‘95 Ls until a 18 wheeler turned in front of me and I totaled it into the back. It’s 16 yo airbags deployed and saved my life. I will buy a modern, less expensive version of this car once I’m able because of how great it was.
Lexus Changed everything , period. Also they didn’t just come to Laguna and chill, they purchased a new E class w124 and dissected it to figure out how to make a luxury sedan.
Thats why it looked so much to me like a w124. I own 3 w124s.
nemphis95
I own the leather bound “Lexus Story” book and they openly admit to having copied the w124’s looks. In their own words: “If you’re going to copy - copy the best”
@Jack Z real cars. Even a w201 190e.
nemphis95 nice. Have a 92 4matic at the moment myself
@@microchrist6122 what engine?
Legends know this car as harshad Mehtas car ,Indian stock broker
He missed the 1998-2000 model which was refreshed and the engine have variable valve timing. Yea i love the LS
My first car was a 1992 Lexus LS400. I bought it right out of high school for $3200 cash from a one owner, elder lady. It had 180K miles but was well kept and it ran flawlessly. This was back in 2006 and for a 1992 car, it looked pretty damn modern for the current cars at that time. My favorite thing about this car was that quiet, V8 1uzfe engine. It was such a pleasure driving this car and my friends could not believe how quiet it was. I sold it 8 years later at 245K miles. I still miss it ❤️
man i just got out of highschool and got a 1996 for 3,200 with 119k miles on it, loving this car so far.
@@traxonn nice find! Take care of it
Ramchargers 🙌