Should you buy a USED 20-year-old Lexus LS?

The Lexus LS was brimming with tech and features when it was launched, and is highly regarded for its longevity and reliability, but what about now that they're many years old? What goes wrong with them, what are they like to drive and should you really consider buying a 20-year-old luxury car? We find out.

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Skip ahead:
00:00​​​​​​​ - Intro
00:19 - What is it?
04:18 - Exterior issues
06:11 - Interior issues
08:40 - Practicality and features
15:20 - Safety
15:58 - What's it like to drive?
18:44 - Mechanical issues
20:22 - Should you buy it?

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[JustOneMoreWatch]

Proudest day of my life 😢 Thanks Adam! Great to meet you mate, and thanks for immortalising my car. I love it and plan on keeping it for many years to come. Cheers!

[PeterGraham-xldj]

I had a head on collision in my LS 430 8 months ago. I firmly believe I am still on the right side of the lawn because of this car. Every thing that is designed to give you the best survival chance worked to perfection. Engine went below the floor, front crumpled up to the windscreen, all air bags went off and the four doors were still able to open as normal. I really miss my LS 430.

[yslee]

I also watch the Car Care Nut Channel. The owner Ahmed bought a 600, 000 miles/1, 000, 000km LS430 and did a complete retrofit of this car. Love this model. Its bullet proof and ride quality is 2nd to none

[peterobertson]

I love my 2010 LS460. I bought it 4 yrs ago, from an 82 yr old who had to stop driving. He paid 200k for it new.I paid 26k, it had done 40k km. Now has 72k. Awesome car.

[herewegoagain]

I was heavily looking into a LS430 but settled on a GS430. They are 200kg lighter than an LS and have less stuff I'll never use but the same amazing 4.3ltr 3UZ-FE. Have just bought one and love it. It's the sort of car you appreciate when you get older. These cars were the best demonstration of Top tier engineering combined with amazing build quality. You can really see the quality in every piece of this car.

[madrx]

My uncle had a new ls400 when they first come out. I remember him showing it off to us and sitting in the drive way listening to the In the air tonight by Phil Collins when I was in grade 6. I was thinking this thing had the best sound system I'd ever heard in my life. From memory it was like sitting on a couch in the back. ❤❤

[gabegarcia]

On my second LS430 - had an ‘03 custom luxury with 365k miles also a ‘06 Gs430 with 265k and now I’m on my second Ls430 ‘04 that has 255k miles - best cars I’ve ever owned

[muhammadbaqir]

Adam, you really don't know what you are doing. You're doing an amazing job by running this channel. As no channel, literally no Aussie channel talks about used cars. They all are into new cars, but you bring back life to these cars. After Donut media's Bumper to Bumper this show is doing such thing to bring smiles on our faces by looking back to the past and possibly might consider buying these again. Good job Adam, love you, and love your channel and love the honest review of Jim too. Keep up the good job guys 👍. Love you all ♥️♥️♥️

[murrieteacher]

I think every time I comment on redriven videos I say Lexus. This is because they are very bloody good cars. The LS series is the pick for sensible Lexus vehicles. Great video thanks mate.

[toinemommers]

That will be a historic car. It is aging gracefully. It is the George Clooney in a suit.

[MattBlack]

All my closest mates are planning overseas trips or extravagant parties for their 50ths.
Just discussing this last night, they asked me what I'm planning. A few thousand km boys trip in an LS430 or a Century was my answer.

[pangit]

I had a LS430 for 4 years, sold it recently (for a profit!) only because it wasn't getting enough use. Best car I've ever owned, totally agree with everything you said, it's just the ultimate in luxury and refinement. On more than one occasion my wife or I accidentally left the engine running as you simply couldn't hear or feel it at idle.

[lancegraham]

Always thought the early 2000s honda legends were supreme at a fraction of the lexus cost. All these cars are somewhat grandparish, yet the older you get, the more you appreciate luxury over a commodore/falcon with a cheap exhaust and alternative tail lights.

[edhuslik]

Purchased a 2005 with only 40, 000 miles from an original owner. Drives like new and not a single issue after one year. Can sell now for more than I paid for it - but there really isn't any other used luxury car I would ever entertain buying considering how reliable these are and how cheap they are to repair. Oh, and they are as good as any used S Class or 7 Series, if not better.

[GiantMaster]

The reliability, durability and longevity of this specific LS430 are second to none so far. Besides, its refinement, quietness and quality are the best and none of its German and other Japanese competitors are up to the par.

That's why its asking price is still strong compared to its same year rivals.

[davidmilledge]

A 20 or 30 year old Toyota in nice condition is probably better and more reliable than some new other brands out there today 😅 I'm still stuck in a 30 year old landcuiser wagon because the new ones don't come with a front solid diff😢 but it's still a dream to drive and own love it 😊and the beautiful thing is old Toyotas are going back up in value ❤

[mahcooharper]

Definitely one of the greatest cars ever made - and you'd have rocks in your head to buy an S or 7 of the equivalent age.

And when's the next podcast episode boys?

[davidm]

I'm on my 2nd LS430. The LS430 is my car for life, the few problems I've had have been wear and tear. At around 150k miles air shock went out, Alternator, engine mount small things. I want to say once you get used to the high quality slot of cars out on the road just feel cheap. Fun fact the grill is real Chrome not plastic.

[Ageratos]

Adam, car guy and watch lover, Jody one of if not the best watch channels around coming together.. match made in heaven.

[BrightsonDavid]

Words cannot simply describe how much I love your channel. Please do LS 460 next! 🙏