Yes, it probably is. Modern cars in general just don't have the same level of build quality and eye for detail like those from the 80's and 90's. Sad thing really...
It's better if I tell you what I like about my 2006 430 over the 460 1) Classic stately appearance, like a next generation Mercedes W140. Almost every luxury sedan now wants to look like a coupe with 4 doors, AKA, CLS benz. 3) Big windows and huge headroom. I'm so tired of car windows getting smaller while door belt lines go higher. 2) Better looking LED tail/brake lights. 3) Last model year of generation, which means most bugs resolved and bullet proof reliability. 3) No annoying direct injection engine ticking sound at idle. 4) No annoying wind noise from the mirrors like the early 460's had. 5) Gorgeous Ultra Luxury edition interior. Black on Black with ribbed leather door panels, stitched leather dash and console, burnt wood trim, and suede like roof trim. 7) King size captain's chairs with super soft leather. 6) Little details deleted from the 460: Swiveling vents, fillers inbetween the seats and console to catch falling cell phones, wallets, etc. I may be wrong on this one. Let me know. 7) I did add a subwoofer and powered amp to the Mark Levinson sound system. Now it's absolutely perfect! Speakers still perform beautifully aside from the occasional rattle from the passenger door map pocket. That's all I can think of for today :)
Joe Mcdonough I too have an 06 LS 430. Although its a "base" model i couldn't agree with you more. I get a compliment at least once a week from complete strangers
If your LS has lots of rusted nuts and bolts, go to Ace Hardware and get stainless ones. Gradually, I've replaced most of the visible fasteners with corrosion-free replacements.
I have both a 1995 Lexus LS400 (base edition) & 1996 Lexus LS400 (this one has the Special Gold edition with all the upgrades that comes with it) the 95' has 164,000 while my 96' has 167,000. Both have perfect Tan leather interiors. Because i have both these sweethearts already completely detailed from engine bay to trunk..you'll usually see me in my 1999 Lincoln TownCar Cartier edition with its Ivory Parchment Pearlessence finish creme leather & walnut appointments 460engine smooth & dependable..you know pretty much same engine as CrownVic's
I own a 96 Lexus LS400 and I love that car got the best car ever built I've never seen a green 1 my car has all the same features even the sunroof but my Lexus is not that color
I have metallic silver jade too. I think that's the same color, but my clearcoat has oxidized after 24 years. Can't hear my engine with hood down, though, after only 181,000 mi.
Hey congrats on your first pick! I loved my 96 too. But I have to say, my 2006 LS430 ultra luxury retains just about everything wonderful about the 96 and then takes it to another level. Even today, I feel like a king rolling down the street. The 6-speed with power mode on gives it a much better throttle response. When Alan Mulally took over Ford as CEO in 2006, he pulled in with a LS430. When questioned about it, he simply said, "The LS430 is the finest car in the world."
awesome! And that's my future plan as well, to stick with the LS model and eventually move up to a used LS430. However i do want to see how far this one will go. after passing a quarter million she still seems to have no end in sight!
You got a long way to go my friend. Smoking tire youtube channel has a story about a ls400 with nearly a million miles. www.thesmokingtire.com/2014/matt-just-bought-a-900000-mile-lexus-ls400/
@@Unclenate1000 yes..however..you di know that you'll be replacing waterpumps, fuel pumps, timing chains, power steering high pressure lines, too?? Just go click on the "ClubLexus.com" join their complete LS400 LS430 discussion forum they are the only expert Lexus Forum to refer to about anything Lexus. You'll thank me later!
On my 1997 the Pioneer Audio System is remarkable for its clarity and freedom from RF disturbances or fade when far from stations' transmitting towers. It may just be the large metro area in which I live. It's the best FM broadcast on the road I've experienced, but not quite as good as my old Fisher Receiver and Altec speakers from the 1970s at home..
Original engine on it. LS400 engines are basically indestructible. Easily the most reliable component on the car. The Smoking Tire channel has the same year LS400 as mine with 1 Million miles on it! Original engine, but they said the transmission was rebuilt 3 times over those miles.
@@joemcdonough7509 The white numbers on the engine made me think that it's a replaced engine. Awesome man. Hope to get one in about three years. My 50 th birthday present. :)
@@plsniper You should also look into an LS430. I had one for 5 years and it's everything the LS400 had plus more. Same bulletproof engine and the best car seats I have ever sat in.
I didn't buy the LS400 for it's V8. I bought it for it's relentless attention to details, craftsmanship, fit and finish, and reliability, which includes the V8. The 1UZ-FE engine is considered one of if not THE most reliable engines ever made.
I took notice when National Highway & Traffic Administration said fatalities double in cars under 3,000 lbs. I had been driving a 1,900 lb Honda Insight and surrounded by SUVs!
@@joemcdonough7509 Ohh yeah, i believe that(reliable engines). Here in the Netherlands you see this car not much anymore. It's in very good shape. Good buy!! But it looks like a "boat", so slowly... What is the weight of the Lexus? About 1800 kilo's/3968 pounds? Maybe more? My "Mondy" is about 1400 kg/3086 pounds. It's an old 2002 Ford Mondeo(i think "Fusion" in the US) 2.5 V6, 262.000km(about 162.799 miles),also a very reliable engine(no leaks,no much oil consumption; fuel he likes that...). The engine was developed together with Porsche; but it's not a Porsche-engine,of course. Same engine in the Jaguar X-type and Mazda(US models). Okay,it's not as luxurious as the Lexus,but for me..luxurious enough. And..pretty fast(acceleration,topspeed about 130 miles/hour; original 139 miles/hour). Every now and then i drive direction Germany at 170/180 km/h(105,6/111,8 miles/hour) he likes that....For US a 2.5 V6 engine ,it's a "small' engine but here it's pretty big. Especially nowadays; a lot of 3 cilinder(with turbo) engines,even in mid-sized cars(Ford Focus for example). Excuse me for the long story..
No need to apologize. The Mondeo is a fantastic car! Have you seen The Grand Tour show (formally called Top Gear)? The 3 guys gave a tribute to the Mondeo Estate and called it their all time favorite car. Check out season 3 episode 14 "Funeral for a Ford" and it is after the 30 minute mark of the episode.
@@louisdefunes8952 The car was a bit slow, but nonetheless competitive for its time. 0-60 in about 7.4 seconds. The ride however was very soft and almost floating. The only car that rode softer was old Lincolns and Cadillacs, which rode like on a cloud.
OMG, that Pioneer stereo. Looks like a car stereo from 2010, or newer. It's like putting a bunch of bumper stickers on a Lamborghini. Sorry, but does not fit that amazing car.
Agree, big mistake putting that in. At the time, the tape deck failed on the original head unit, which i used to connect my iphone to the stereo with an adapter. So I needed a quick and cheap fix, and that was it. I found out later of a company that can add an auxiliary port to the original factory head unit.
@@Meridian-lk2fo Here is the link to the company: factoryradioservice.com/index.php Also, here is the link to the discussion where I originally found the company: www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-1st-and-2nd-gen-1990-2000/669275-factory-radio-service-aux-in-on-2000-ls400.html If you haven't been to ClubLexus yet, do so. There is a massive wealth of information there for all models.
It does sound loud in the video. But the microphone picks up more noise than your ears will. The LS400 is a super quiet car to drive. I recorded 68db sound levels one time with my iphone while driving on back roads, which is impressive.
Great comprehensive video and beautiful car. I've heard that the ls 400 is buttery smoth and soaks up all the bumps, but it sounded quite loud in the video. How would you describe the ride compared to something like a camry or honda accord?
@@muaythai193 Oh then you wouldn't like the Lexus then. These V8's are near silent at idle. In fact, Lexus bragged that if you took a DB meter inside at idle, it would match the DB of a library. :-) For a nice low rumble, you can find that in a Cadillac Seville STS with the Northstar V8. They put out a beautiful sound. Try to find one after the year 2000, which I believe were updated with more reliable head bolts to prevent head gasket leaks.
I come to this video every once in a while to soothe my soul, it's like therapy for a car guy. :)
Thanks! I miss that car too. I sold it and bought a 2006 LS430. The 430 is the last best Lexus in my opinion.
Yes, it probably is. Modern cars in general just don't have the same level of build quality and eye for detail like those from the 80's and 90's. Sad thing really...
Curious why you don't like the 460?
It's better if I tell you what I like about my 2006 430 over the 460
1) Classic stately appearance, like a next generation Mercedes W140. Almost every luxury sedan now wants to look like a coupe with 4 doors, AKA, CLS benz.
3) Big windows and huge headroom. I'm so tired of car windows getting smaller while door belt lines go higher.
2) Better looking LED tail/brake lights.
3) Last model year of generation, which means most bugs resolved and bullet proof reliability.
3) No annoying direct injection engine ticking sound at idle.
4) No annoying wind noise from the mirrors like the early 460's had.
5) Gorgeous Ultra Luxury edition interior. Black on Black with ribbed leather door panels, stitched leather dash and console, burnt wood trim, and suede like roof trim.
7) King size captain's chairs with super soft leather.
6) Little details deleted from the 460: Swiveling vents, fillers inbetween the seats and console to catch falling cell phones, wallets, etc. I may be wrong on this one. Let me know.
7) I did add a subwoofer and powered amp to the Mark Levinson sound system. Now it's absolutely perfect! Speakers still perform beautifully aside from the occasional rattle from the passenger door map pocket.
That's all I can think of for today :)
Joe Mcdonough I too have an 06 LS 430. Although its a "base" model i couldn't agree with you more. I get a compliment at least once a week from complete strangers
If your LS has lots of rusted nuts and bolts, go to Ace Hardware and get stainless ones. Gradually, I've replaced most of the visible fasteners with corrosion-free replacements.
This was a pleasure to watch, awesome video man, keep it up!
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This is just beautiful
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some day i will own one of these as my luxury car
Soon they are dirt cheap
@@ambitousresolve1179 bought mine for $300 lmao
I have both a 1995 Lexus LS400 (base edition) & 1996 Lexus LS400 (this one has the Special Gold edition with all the upgrades that comes with it) the 95' has 164,000 while my 96' has 167,000. Both have perfect Tan leather interiors. Because i have both these sweethearts already completely detailed from engine bay to trunk..you'll usually see me in my 1999 Lincoln TownCar Cartier edition with its Ivory Parchment Pearlessence finish creme leather & walnut appointments 460engine smooth & dependable..you know pretty much same engine as CrownVic's
love it 😍
Nice car i love it
This is a really great video, no, “hey there how’s it going ?”or “what’s up guys” or “this is a new Lexus LS400. “. Just video, excellent.
I think there is a TSB on the steering tilt function but Idk if it covers a '96 tho.
من عشاق 400بذات من 95 لحد 97
I own a 96 Lexus LS400 and I love that car got the best car ever built I've never seen a green 1 my car has all the same features even the sunroof but my Lexus is not that color
I have metallic silver jade too. I think that's the same color, but my clearcoat has oxidized after 24 years. Can't hear my engine with hood down, though, after only 181,000 mi.
I posted this video to go along with my ebay auction.
Currently have a gold 1995 version of this. My first and only car, but i really love her! only thing i hate is the reluctant throttle response on it.
Hey congrats on your first pick! I loved my 96 too. But I have to say, my 2006 LS430 ultra luxury retains just about everything wonderful about the 96 and then takes it to another level. Even today, I feel like a king rolling down the street. The 6-speed with power mode on gives it a much better throttle response. When Alan Mulally took over Ford as CEO in 2006, he pulled in with a LS430. When questioned about it, he simply said, "The LS430 is the finest car in the world."
awesome! And that's my future plan as well, to stick with the LS model and eventually move up to a used LS430. However i do want to see how far this one will go. after passing a quarter million she still seems to have no end in sight!
You got a long way to go my friend. Smoking tire youtube channel has a story about a ls400 with nearly a million miles. www.thesmokingtire.com/2014/matt-just-bought-a-900000-mile-lexus-ls400/
@@Unclenate1000 yes..however..you di know that you'll be replacing waterpumps, fuel pumps, timing chains, power steering high pressure lines, too?? Just go click on the "ClubLexus.com" join their complete LS400 LS430 discussion forum they are the only expert Lexus Forum to refer to about anything Lexus. You'll thank me later!
Wow I own a ‘93 and it never races so at start up; and this is loud. 186,000 miles on mine.
Were you driving on Route 2 Mohawk Trail?
It's already been sold.
awesome video. i guess these are getting more expensive to buy now. what is your mpg?
My friend has a 97 and gets about 10-12km/L. About 26MPG in the US?
do you still own the car?
Why is there a power inverter in the passenger side leg well?
Aftermarket stereo system
Whats the model of that Pioneer stereo?
On my 1997 the Pioneer Audio System is remarkable for its clarity and freedom from RF disturbances or fade when far from stations' transmitting towers. It may just be the large metro area in which I live. It's the best FM broadcast on the road I've experienced, but not quite as good as my old Fisher Receiver and Altec speakers from the 1970s at home..
Weird how the speedometer on the US model goes up to 160mph whereas the UK model goes up to 175mph.
US regs required electronic governor limiting car to 149 mph. UK LS400, apparently, may not have this governor.
New (used) engine in it?
Original engine on it. LS400 engines are basically indestructible. Easily the most reliable component on the car. The Smoking Tire channel has the same year LS400 as mine with 1 Million miles on it! Original engine, but they said the transmission was rebuilt 3 times over those miles.
@@joemcdonough7509 The white numbers on the engine made me think that it's a replaced engine. Awesome man. Hope to get one in about three years. My 50 th birthday present. :)
@@plsniper You should also look into an LS430. I had one for 5 years and it's everything the LS400 had plus more. Same bulletproof engine and the best car seats I have ever sat in.
@@joemcdonough7509 I will. Thank you.
@@plsniper Yes! Nothing better than a 2004-2006 LS430 for your 50th birthday! Good luck!
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. The question is; do you need a car like this (v8) , for this kind of roads (max.30/45mph)?
I didn't buy the LS400 for it's V8. I bought it for it's relentless attention to details, craftsmanship, fit and finish, and reliability, which includes the V8. The 1UZ-FE engine is considered one of if not THE most reliable engines ever made.
I took notice when National Highway & Traffic Administration said fatalities double in cars under 3,000 lbs. I had been driving a 1,900 lb Honda Insight and surrounded by SUVs!
@@joemcdonough7509 Ohh yeah, i believe that(reliable engines). Here in the Netherlands you see this car not much anymore. It's in very good shape. Good buy!!
But it looks like a "boat", so slowly... What is the weight of the Lexus? About 1800 kilo's/3968 pounds? Maybe more? My "Mondy" is about 1400 kg/3086 pounds.
It's an old 2002 Ford Mondeo(i think "Fusion" in the US) 2.5 V6, 262.000km(about 162.799 miles),also a very reliable engine(no leaks,no much oil consumption; fuel he likes that...). The engine was developed together with Porsche; but it's not a Porsche-engine,of course. Same engine in the Jaguar X-type and Mazda(US models).
Okay,it's not as luxurious as the Lexus,but for me..luxurious enough. And..pretty fast(acceleration,topspeed about 130 miles/hour; original 139 miles/hour).
Every now and then i drive direction Germany at 170/180 km/h(105,6/111,8 miles/hour) he likes that....For US a 2.5 V6 engine ,it's a "small' engine but here it's pretty big. Especially nowadays; a lot of 3 cilinder(with turbo) engines,even in mid-sized cars(Ford Focus for example).
Excuse me for the long story..
No need to apologize. The Mondeo is a fantastic car! Have you seen The Grand Tour show (formally called Top Gear)? The 3 guys gave a tribute to the Mondeo Estate and called it their all time favorite car. Check out season 3 episode 14 "Funeral for a Ford" and it is after the 30 minute mark of the episode.
@@louisdefunes8952 The car was a bit slow, but nonetheless competitive for its time. 0-60 in about 7.4 seconds. The ride however was very soft and almost floating. The only car that rode softer was old Lincolns and Cadillacs, which rode like on a cloud.
OMG, that Pioneer stereo. Looks like a car stereo from 2010, or newer. It's like putting a bunch of bumper stickers on a Lamborghini. Sorry, but does not fit that amazing car.
Agree, big mistake putting that in. At the time, the tape deck failed on the original head unit, which i used to connect my iphone to the stereo with an adapter. So I needed a quick and cheap fix, and that was it.
I found out later of a company that can add an auxiliary port to the original factory head unit.
@@joemcdonough7509 I've been looking for an AUX retrofit for my 1998 LS400 but google turned up nothing, what's the company called?
@@Meridian-lk2fo Here is the link to the company:
factoryradioservice.com/index.php
Also, here is the link to the discussion where I originally found the company:
www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-1st-and-2nd-gen-1990-2000/669275-factory-radio-service-aux-in-on-2000-ls400.html
If you haven't been to ClubLexus yet, do so. There is a massive wealth of information there for all models.
@@joemcdonough7509 Thanks so much.
Sounds like engine idle is too fast
Cold start idle. It slows down when engine has warmed up.
@@pilskadden must be freezing cold
I notice it too, Talk about vibrant, Must be siberia LOL
It's a premium car but it's so damn loud in that cabin...
It does sound loud in the video. But the microphone picks up more noise than your ears will. The LS400 is a super quiet car to drive. I recorded 68db sound levels one time with my iphone while driving on back roads, which is impressive.
thanks for the tip and quick response :)
Great comprehensive video and beautiful car. I've heard that the ls 400 is buttery smoth and soaks up all the bumps, but it sounded quite loud in the video. How would you describe the ride compared to something like a camry or honda accord?
@@joemcdonough7509 Can you even hear the V8 rumble at low revs? I hate V8 cars that mute the exhaust sound completely.
@@muaythai193 Oh then you wouldn't like the Lexus then. These V8's are near silent at idle. In fact, Lexus bragged that if you took a DB meter inside at idle, it would match the DB of a library. :-)
For a nice low rumble, you can find that in a Cadillac Seville STS with the Northstar V8. They put out a beautiful sound. Try to find one after the year 2000, which I believe were updated with more reliable head bolts to prevent head gasket leaks.
Damn dude say something make and hour video and not say a word about the damn car smh
This car needs no words.