I have not watched the video, but i know these cars very well. Common problems..... 1. Control arms front and rear. The bushings wear out and the suspension knocks. 2. They burn oil 3. ABS brake actuator and or acumulator failure. Very pricey to fix and has to go to a dealer to bleed the brakes. 4. Air suspension struts will fail. This is common with most air suspension vehicles though. 5. Torque shutter from transmission. 6. Bad throttle bodies causing jerking sensation while driving. These are still good cars, but they can have some very expensive repairs. I have seen many well over 200k miles.
Although still leagues more reliable than an S-Class from the same era, buyers should go in expecting maintenance costs of a 100k car, not a 5k car. If I could afford the repair bills, I would snap one up in a heartbeat
@@Feeder2-h6gyes but those s550s are nicer But I got ride of my 2007 s550 in 2020 once repairs reached $4500 a year. But was a good used car for 5 years before that
My 08 Lexus LS460 also was purchased and spent 10 years in Minnesota... and no rust. When I bought it and had it gone through my a dealer and a local mechanic, I asked them to look for any rust anywhere... and they didn't find any! I bought mine (salvaged title) with 99k miles 4 years ago. It now has 148k miles and it's been a wonderful ride and very reliable. Not cheap to maintain, but it just works.
@@MontyGumby It was in an accident before I bought it and it was deemed totaled due to the repair cost compared to its value. They replaced the front bumper, driver side fender, front headlights, and hood.
Had my 2007 for about 3 weeks now. It's a smooth ass sexy tank.... frightening thinking about future maintenance, but still so worth it. 🎉 "Need something at the store, no problem I'm on it" 😂 Any excuse to drive it...
I love my 2007 LS460L. The brake actuator is sometimes not holding full pressure and causing a chirping noise. The new part is $1200. This is a quite common and known issues. Great review and inspection.
This my first view of your channel. I think youse guys are impressive and I sense between the two of you probably have an encyclopedia of knowledge and know of what you speak PLUS you have the neatest thing ever that has me green with envy, that Garage Lift! After pricing various more capable home lifts, at $4,000 and up, I decided I'd never be doing anything that would justify the investment, and just bought a 3 ton low profile jack and stands, to occasionally lift up this 2 + ton automobile. Since I just paid $1,000 to a shop just for a coolant change, radiator hoses, serpent belt and 8 spark plugs (and I gave them my own parts, yet!) it won't take long before I recover the cost. Anyway I'm anticipating more on the Lexus LS from you, my 2017 LS is the car of a lifetime to me. And after owning maybe 12 or 13 other, lesser cars, I wish I hadn't waited so long to own one. Anybody who is on the fence about buying a used LS should at least test drive one. And then you'll know for yourself why these cars are so sought after.
I bought a 2012 LS460 L almost 2 years ago and absolutely love it!!! Added exhaust cutouts for when I want to hear the V8! 220K miles , doesn't burn oil, previously one owner car with all maintenance by Lexus. ABS brake actuator work was done and happy i don't have air suspension. I rides better than a lot of new cars!
These cars are great when maintained, never let lexus purists sway you away from buying one, for some reason they hate this generation and rever the earlier ones. Might be a bandwagon thing
OIl use is about right. I have to add less than a qt when i reach 5-6k miles. I have the light come on only because i ignored where i was on miles since last change.
my 010 460 has some battery drain just got it 1 month ago love it soo far some problems here and there but overall its a lexus very interested in your series
I have a 2010 460L and I put a battery tender on it bc I don’t drive it much. I love this car. Had the air shocks and front arms done while under extended warranty. Just an awesome vehicle.
I'd definitely use some high mileage oil. It's worth a chance for sure. Plus, with that high of miles. I'd try going up the next weight in motor oil. Could slow down the oil consumption.
I have not watched the video, but i know these cars very well. Common problems..... 1. Control arms front and rear. The bushings wear out and the suspension knocks. 2. They burn oil 3. ABS brake actuator and or acumulator failure. Very pricey to fix and has to go to a dealer to bleed the brakes. 4. Air suspension struts will fail. This is common with most air suspension vehicles though. 5. Torque shutter from transmission. 6. Bad throttle bodies causing jerking sensation while driving. These are still good cars, but they can have some very expensive repairs. I have seen many well over 200k miles.
Although still leagues more reliable than an S-Class from the same era, buyers should go in expecting maintenance costs of a 100k car, not a 5k car. If I could afford the repair bills, I would snap one up in a heartbeat
valley plate coolant leak ?
@@Feeder2-h6gyes but those s550s are nicer
But I got ride of my 2007 s550 in 2020 once repairs reached $4500 a year. But was a good used car for 5 years before that
My 08 Lexus LS460 also was purchased and spent 10 years in Minnesota... and no rust. When I bought it and had it gone through my a dealer and a local mechanic, I asked them to look for any rust anywhere... and they didn't find any! I bought mine (salvaged title) with 99k miles 4 years ago. It now has 148k miles and it's been a wonderful ride and very reliable. Not cheap to maintain, but it just works.
why was it salvage ?
@@MontyGumby It was in an accident before I bought it and it was deemed totaled due to the repair cost compared to its value. They replaced the front bumper, driver side fender, front headlights, and hood.
4th gen LS460 is an engineering marvel. Love it.
Had my 2007 for about 3 weeks now. It's a smooth ass sexy tank.... frightening thinking about future maintenance, but still so worth it. 🎉 "Need something at the store, no problem I'm on it" 😂 Any excuse to drive it...
I love my 2007 LS460L. The brake actuator is sometimes not holding full pressure and causing a chirping noise. The new part is $1200. This is a quite common and known issues. Great review and inspection.
This my first view of your channel. I think youse guys are impressive and I sense between the two of you probably have an encyclopedia of knowledge and know of what you speak PLUS you have the neatest thing ever that has me green with envy, that Garage Lift!
After pricing various more capable home lifts, at $4,000 and up, I decided I'd never be doing anything that would justify the investment, and just bought a 3 ton low profile jack and stands, to occasionally lift up this 2 + ton automobile. Since I just paid $1,000 to a shop just for a coolant change, radiator hoses, serpent belt and 8 spark plugs (and I gave them my own parts, yet!) it won't take long before I recover the cost.
Anyway I'm anticipating more on the Lexus LS from you, my 2017 LS is the car of a lifetime to me. And after owning maybe 12 or 13 other, lesser cars, I wish I hadn't waited so long to own one. Anybody who is on the fence about buying a used LS should at least test drive one. And then you'll know for yourself why these cars are so sought after.
I bought a 2012 LS460 L almost 2 years ago and absolutely love it!!! Added exhaust cutouts for when I want to hear the V8! 220K miles , doesn't burn oil, previously one owner car with all maintenance by Lexus. ABS brake actuator work was done and happy i don't have air suspension. I rides better than a lot of new cars!
These cars are great when maintained, never let lexus purists sway you away from buying one, for some reason they hate this generation and rever the earlier ones. Might be a bandwagon thing
They installed the front shield to protect your cats from being stolen
Thats a super clean lexus! Im looking at a 2012 model. Love that lift!
Buy it! You will love it!
OIl use is about right. I have to add less than a qt when i reach 5-6k miles. I have the light come on only because i ignored where i was on miles since last change.
I was waiting on the update, I’m looking at one 169k miles
Keep us posted on the oil consumption please.
Ucf10/11 favorite, the OG LS. I have to admit I do like the looks of the Gen3 LS
my 010 460 has some battery drain just got it 1 month ago love it soo far some problems here and there but overall its a lexus very interested in your series
I have a 2010 460L and I put a battery tender on it bc I don’t drive it much. I love this car. Had the air shocks and front arms done while under extended warranty. Just an awesome vehicle.
My 09 hardly burns any oil with 200k
my 07 has some of the bubble rust in the same exact area, otherwise same story with no rust underneath. Diddo with the heat shield rattle lol
The rust thing really blows my mind on these
Where can you suggest me to order the control arms for the entire car? I have a 2010 LS460. My control arms are shot.
Lexus dealer, they cost a fortune
@@lessdatesmoreonmyplates1457 i can’t afford the repair on my fixed income.
the egr system may be causing the oil burn.
PPF the headlights it will take care of the fog headlights you won't have a problem after
Good idea!
what you are saying is I should go buy one
That’s exactly what I’m saying
I've asked so many looking like I might have to do it myself
Who can I trust to supercharge my LS 460.... Rocket ship style without ruining the quality
Dont do that to this car, this car has more than enough power. You get an F car to supercharge and mod
I'd definitely use some high mileage oil. It's worth a chance for sure. Plus, with that high of miles. I'd try going up the next weight in motor oil. Could slow down the oil consumption.
So, you bought a car without doing a full inspection? Not something that I would done.