A Sad Day for Lexus and Toyota Owners
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- Lexus Luxury car review. A Sad Day for Lexus and Toyota Owners, DIY car review and car tour with Scotty Kilmer. Here's Why Lexus is Crap Now. The best luxury car to buy. Buying a new Lexus luxury car. Buying a used Lexus. Should I buy a Lexus? Is lexus reliable? The truth about Lexus car problems. What it's like to drive a lexus. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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Glad u did this video I have a 2008
Hey Scotty. I bought a 2009 Scion xB cause i watched the video you did on the Scion but after 3 weeks of driving it checked the fluids and the car had burned 3 quarters of engine oil. Any suggestions on how to fix that?
@@donshilo2024 I'm Scotty's assistant he said sell it! 🤣
How ironic would it be if Scotty gets into a car wreck and they amputation his arms. I can already imagine him flapping around those plastic prosthetic with hooks
07-08 had some issues but by 09 most were cleared. The 430 LS was better car. I own a beautiful 06.
A neighbor of mine had the last year model LS 430 ('06 I think) which he drove for 560,000 miles before he was rear ended and totaled the car. Never any issues just normal maintenance and replacement items. He replaced it with the exact same vehicle that he bought used with about 120,000 miles. His goal is to record more miles than his previous LS.
@@johncampolo2177 I got a 2004 LS430 for $7,000 and I replaced the hood struts for like $40 from Autozone. It's normal for those to go bad on any car. This car is awesome. Best daily driver I've even been in and driven. I use it every day. The gas mileage is very close to my 4 cylinder 2007 era cars like only 2 MPG difference so I say it's the most fuel efficient V8 of that era.
@@johncampolo2177 I have $1,000 that says a Lexus of the same year as your car lasts longer with fewer problems.
@@johncampolo2177 Relax.
@@johncampolo2177 Well then tell us, what you drive John? A GEO Metro with a Hood prop? im sure that's the reason why you'll never have to worry about your hood struts failing..🤣
Wow! Half a million miles is extremely impressive. It takes a Japanese car to reach these numbers 🙌
Back in the late 90's, my boss had one of these & I got to drive it, for delivering customer orders. Big, fast, quiet, comfortable & one heck of a stereo. What a way to go! 😲😲😲
@Russell Johnson He obviously means an LS model
The lexus ls400 was made in 1989😒
@@audioamateur It still had a decent stereo back then lol
@@DEVILTAZ35 i'll bet. My 2007 LS460 has a fancy pants Mark Levinson system
@@johncampolo2177
You're But(t) hurt, you poor Kia lover!
One thing I got to say about the beauty covers is that they actually do a great job of soundproofing the ticking noise of the injectors on my 2017 Kia Sorento..that crappy 2.0 GDI Turbo oiling burning piece of...BLEEEEP!
yep when a gdi comes in 85% of the time they are all 2 or 2+ quarts low, like the engine efficiency isn’t worth the amount you’ll spend on oil inbetween oil changes and all the like 2016 and up take 0-20 which is a higher end oil
That's my biggest gripe with KIA/Hyundai not moving up to dual injection. Have a 2016 Sorento AWD SX with the 3.3 V6 in the family fleet. Plan on unloading once the decade/100k warranty is up. Have to suffer with the GDI, but knew not to go for the Turbo charged 4 cylinder.
Agreed!
Toyota D4S best in the industry
I agree with Scotty that they're dumb. But not because they prevent airflow. The hood already does that... the extra layer of hood-shaped plastic between the hood and the engine doesn't make much difference when the hood is closed.
They're dumb because the only people who will ever see them are mechanics. And mechanics don't care about the aesthetics; they're just something in the way between the wrenches and the bolts.
If one is to get an LS460, stay away from 2007-2012 if you can help it. Respectively, the 2013-2017 LS460 is the better route. If you desire an older LS, my recommendation is the 98-00 LS400 or the 05-06 LS430 which featured the most year end model updates. This tattered LS460 is still better than any W220 or W221 Benz, believe that.
Why stay away from 2008-2012?
@@manimotard5429I've heard to stay away from the 07-early 2010 models. It's on the lexus forums too, they ironed out most the issues from mid 2010
what’s wrong with an 04 Ls430?
Except those years (and 2007) are the best looking ones they ever made, LOL. It's an expensive luxury car. Still less drama than BMW/Mercedes/Audi and a lot nicer.
I recently sold my 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and bought a used Lexus IS 350 .. I love it .. Lexus is an Amazing Car company..the interior is just gorgeous
Scotty U R the best
Merry Christmas to you and you family and god bless
Looking forward to many more great videos in the new year.
I think these deep diagnostic videos are my favorite Scotty vids.
The most beautiful LS model IMO
0:44 look at all that beauty cover!!!(plastic crap if it wasnt a lexus) lolol. Good afternoon scotty!
As someone who is learning mechanics your honesty a really entertaining channel. Keep it up
I love your vids scotty! Very informative and they help me work on my cars and teach my friends what and what not to do. Keep it up!
I bought a 2008 ES350 specifically because it's built off a Camry. My previous camry ran perfect for years until a head on collision...which the car saved my life. Thought about getting the V8 4 door....but remembered....I basically own a camry in my ES350.
Same exact car as me. It runs like a dream. And bought it with 59K miles! Hby?
Camrys are low key tanks 💪🏽
Yup! Also a happy owner of an '08 ES350. Bought it with "low" mileage (106k -- low for a Lexus); have put 30,000 on it over three years and have only done regular fluid changes and replaced the battery in that time. Best car I've ever owned. And yes, it's basically a fancy Camry, but built in Japan (ie bulletproof!). So, when something more serious than the battery needs replacing, just about any decent mechanic will be familiar with the engine and the part will likely be easy to get and not expensive!
Get a 290 HP Lexus LS400, and you won’t be sorry for sure.
I've read that the ES is built off the Avalon.
Always learning something from Scotty!
Old tobacco road near the airport. Love seeing roads I've driven in your videos. Welcome to Clarksville Scotty!
I’d still get this generation of Lexus . I like the style, they’re well made .
Go for the 2011-2012 model. They removed the bugs from it but 2013 to 2017 are even better.
The front suspension design was utter trash on this generation LS. Constantly tearing out bushings.
@@afa6361 2013-2017 are waay better , the interior is a major step 🆙
@@RickyCrowSAIt's not constant, stop over exaggerating this issue. It's just more frequent than an average car. Then again if you're buying this car because you think it's average, that's on you pal
@@_zach suspension bushings failing every 70k miles is absurd, especially for the cost and amount of effort to replace them. It’s stupid.
Great post. I have a 2002 ES 300 with 167,000 miles and it’s amazing. Over the summer replaced all four struts After the back ones were leaking. The only thing I can think of is the original owner had large heavy objects in the trunk which caused them to wear out faster than normal
My car is flawless quiet tight. The fit and finish is unparalleled. Not a creak or rattle.
If I was going to get V-8 I would get the earlier LS 430 model.
I have a 2001 ES 300. 220,000 miles and runs great. Did timing belt, water pump, alternator(1) at 100,000. Bought used with 75,000 with Toyota fixing sludge issue free. Only flaw is the paint. Typical fade. I'll hang on to it as long as it keeps going. Probably longer than me! :)
It depends on the roads it has been subjected to for it's life though lol . OZ roads are so bad even luxury cars get damaged by them here lol
I have a 2002 GS 300 with 82,000 ! Runs great, looks great!
I still have a 95 es300 with 290k miles dont drive it anymore but it still works as a "Just in case" car
@@1960bluebug dude you probably need to do that timing belt again if 100k was the last time you did it
I took a ride in the back of a LS400 back in 1990. I've been in love with Lexus ever since 😍
I took a quick ride in one also, wound up marrying her!
@@jaya.0069 Nice
@@johncampolo2177 are you high?
@@johncampolo2177 safe to say a BMW or Mercedes fanboy hating again
ive been trying to get one of these ls460s for over a year now, but the prices just keep increasing ever since i started looking for one. Looking for 2010-12 models since ive seen a few complaints for the prior model years. Almost an attainable dream car for me at this stage in life.
Love your forum keep it up I bought a 07is250 for 3700 180,000 runs great little timing chain chatting on start up
My 2019 Lexus GS-F has a V8 and it's the smoothest running engine I've ever seen, love it.
Is that the same 5.0L V8 that they used in the IS F (2008-14)? I dream of buying that car one day
@@JobiWan144 yes with some small tweaks
Exactly my experience. Nothing bad
The 5.0L Lexus v8's didn't have any of the issues that the 4.6's in the 460's had.
2019 at that price, it’d be a shame if it didn’t
I had one of those and I finally traded it in after it had a coolant leak under the intake manifold that cost a fortune to fix. It sure was fun car to drive but it had too many issues. I got a 4Runner and it’s great.
The *LS 430* was the last GREAT LS, unfortunately!! That is exactly why my mint condition 2000 LS 400 is staying with me FOREVER!
@@747-pilot I think the LS400 was the best. The only issue is the lcd screen on the dash.
@@747-pilot Its known as one of the most over engineered cars ever built (in a good way)
@@davidbrennan5 minor, easy fix
@@747-pilot those year ls400 are my favorite. great styling. like the car Christopher from the sopranos had in season 1
Recently had a Lexus in here for intermittent stall at a stop light. Dealer thought it might be the alternator???? @ They wanted $800.00 for the not sure repair. I checked it out. Told her the battery was weak. Low voltage at idle could cause the IAC to not work properly. A month later she stopped in. Said it never stalled again and gave me a nice tip!
Hey scotty! I just wanted to say that I really wish I had an automotive teacher like you back in high school. I was really interested in cars back then but my teacher would pick on me and call his students names and basically told me I didnt have the brainpower to be a technician. That pretty much killed any aspiration I had for any kind of technical work. It really messed with my head. I just wonder how differently things had gone if I had a teacher like you back then instead.
Only later as an adult did I realized I should have never listened to that A-hole but when your a kid that kind of stuff Is hard to let go.
Scotty might call you stupid is that OK
Well I'm not a child anymore, so maybe?
Remember as.... Norm Macdonald said....... Teachers are the real heroes.....lol.
I learned more real life lessons from my Tech teachers in high school. More than all others combined. You just had a bad one or he was just preparing you for the real world.
Well, it's a tragedy if your real last name is Ohm. But, talk about never too late; electronics, mechanicing, teching stuff, go 4 it. Yes don't let that a hole teacher define u. If it seems fun 2 do, just do it, 1 life 2 live, & it's not 2 late 4 u
It sounds like your teacher was just projecting his own failures on to his students. He probably didn't have the brainpower to make it as a real mechanic.
Another informative video. Thank you Scotty
Not Lexus, but I have a Toyota 5.7 V8 with just over 300,000 miles on it. She wears her beauty cover during the colder months, and she goes topless during the warmer months. She makes some valve noise, and the performance exhaust is loud when it's cold. I figured the torque converter had grown tired of searching for 5th and 6th gear, so I drive in S-4. I up-shifting when needed and always launching in S-4... Zero hesitation, smooth idle, and it will smoke the rear tires if you so desire.
Someday I hope to have Scotty analyze this engines live & recorded data.
My buddys 5.7 toyota made a lot of valve train noise hated it so he bought a Cummins Ram
I bought IS250 2006 manual after watching your video on IS250...very happy with this car...it drives better than most of the new cars .mileage around 190000 km ..it's fun to drive and good family car..
How does it drive better than most of the new cars..? Have you text driven those..?
Merry Christmas Scotty and family
I have a 2008 LS460. It's currently sitting at 345,000 miles, and I haven't done any work to it besides routine oil changes (which I'm going to be honest, have been behind on at times), tires, etc. Still runs pretty good, only problems id say is I think the transmission is slipping because its RPM's shoot up, and that it absolutely consumes engine oil (says oil is low or empty 2500 miles after an oil change). When I got the car, it was at 298k miles, and the previous owner never used premium gas, only regular. I drive about 500 miles a week for work.
How much did you pay?
have you changed the transmission fluid ?
Both cars and women have “beauty covers” for a reason 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂 too funny
Yeah, a couple of hotties!
To piss me off? For the sea turtles?
To hide the ugly metal underneath
If you have a modern car, you should have an engine cover over the engine. Modern cars have all kinds of electronics.
Love watching these videos I always learn something
Haven't been able to get beyond east TN! Beautiful here !!!
⭐🌲🎅⛄❄ ⭐ MERRY CHRISTMAS ⭐❄⛄🎅🌲⭐
I have a 2007 LS 460. It has 68,000 miles. I love it. It’s been babied for it’s life. Frequent oil changes, garaged, etc. I have no doubt I’ll be able to get 200k out of it if I keep it long enough. This example looks like it’s been neglected. Probably lack of oil changes if I had to guess. I think you can get away with a neglected Lexus or Toyota V6 as they are tough as nails but a Lexus V8 that’s neglected I’d steer clear of. But if you can find an LS in great condition there is nothing like a Lexus V8. Much more fun than a V6 Scotty!
Well I do not know about lexus but the covers are there for a very good reason in BMWs. It is there for mostly noise reasons. It is called an acoustic cover. Also it is nice when there is no random leaves that fel through some vents or bypassed the radiator sitting right between your injectors... it collects moisture and rots there and makes your cylinder head mounted components rust... things are there for a reason in an engine bay. Car manufacturers are not in the business of giving you a single molecule more than what is absolutely necessary to make you happy.
German engineers are in the business to create repairs after warranty. That's why their cars are called German crap money pits. Pieces of junk per design.
I have the 07 460 with 215k miles. Has some issues but still drives great, can't wait to get everything repaired!
Cool tech tip about checking timing advance at idle vs revved to determine timing chain slack.
My wife and I love watching your videos Scotty.
Scotty, I just purchased a 2001 Toyota 4Runner 3.4L V6, Has just over 261K miles. I have to say, it’s a great suv! I’ve always wanted a 3rd Gen. But really was concerned with the reliability of the high mileage ones. (That was all I could afford) coming from a Volkswagen Jetta. The parts for the Toyota, are so cheap. I had to get a new radiator, it was $120 “in stock” at auto-zone! A radiator for my Volkswagen would have been well over $300.
Not only was it easy to work on, it’s a easy car to drive, everything is simple and where you’d expect it to be. Toyota and Lexus really have stuff figured out. And they have for the past 25+ years.
I watched a few of your Toyota videos, I’ve noticed you high recommended the 4Runner. Specifically the 3rd generation! I can see why! If anyone wants a great vehicle, a 4runner is the way to go!
The starters can be temperamental, and hard to get to. But I agree, awesome cars.
Excited for the LS400 video!
Right from the start I figured the tensioners might be worn ... But if I can't hear any chain noise , I'd let it go awhile longer . Funny the tensioner pads would be worn that much with that low mileage .
But I'd take the V8 over the V6 because I never could stand the natural imbalance of v6 engines , with their ballance shafts splayed cranks etc. . Just prefer a straight 6 over V6 .
We need more Scotty Kilmer's out there.
Merry Christmas Scotty! Take care of that cold!
0:48 Use a Vise Grip and clamp it on the hood lift piston rod. It will hold and the hood won’t skull you, as it will when you bump the stick. New hood pistons, less than $30/pair on eBay.
07 and even up to 09-10 had some minor issues. Especially the suspension. The 2012 LS is the one to get. Kinks worked out. In fact, all 06,07,08 Lexus cars had some issues. Not the best years.
Just give me the gray LS400 in the background. I own one exactly like it. Runs like a charm.
Agreed! Much better looking as well :)
Scotty how's it been? Noticed your voice sounds congested or about to go out since your last few videos. Love that you're taking care of cars and informing all of us about it but make sure you take care of yourself. I'd like to think that you were just screaming at your son for getting a turbodiesel dodge ram 😅
Thats why i got the v6. The one good thing is oil temp gets up quick with them
Merry Christmas Scotty.
I removed (but kept) the cover on my BMW. I believe it was keeping the top of the engine extremely hot. I believe it contributed to ignition coil failures and there's wires and other parts baking under the cover too. Better removed.
Tip. Never buy a BM Trouble You - just money pits.
Hey Scotty I'm thinking of getting a new car and I was looking at a 2014 GS 350 what are your thoughts on this car, and what should I look out for when testing it?
Hi, I have owned a 2015 Lexus 350 AWD for 3+ years and it has run like a charm. It drinks premium gas which is the only minus. If you decide on a new car I’d suggest the3022 Toyota Camry AWD or Hybrid. If you have extra cash, go for the 2022 Lexus 350.
Glad to see your comments on the beauty covers. I agree! I can tell you we live in the SW desert. It's very hot. When we got my wife's RAV4 (V6) we went thru the front ignitors 3 times in 100K miles. It was weird because it was always one of the front ones that went bad. The back ones never went bad. So the last time I changed one of the front ignitors, I left the "beauty cover" off. We now have 190K on the car and not one has gone bad. The back ones are up against the firewall, away from the radiator. The front ones are right next to the radiator and the cover just channels the air right to them. So the cover is in the attic and it'll never be back on the car.
Excellent video!
I love your channel.
My daily driver has been a '98 LS400 for 21 yrs. Love it. Replaced MBs for 20 yrs. (company bought them)...lots of problems. Never again.
wholeNwon, good to see you still have your 98 LS!! No matter what anyone says, the 98-2000 LSs are the best of the best LS model, Lexus ever made! I still have my 2000 LS. It’s not going anywhere, EVER!!
@@747-pilot I think it's pretty much consensus that '98-'00 were the peak of the LS quality. You're lucky!
Nice! I daily drive a 1991 with close to 400,000 miles. Been driving it for 10 years now. Might be the last car I own.
I dunno what the hesitation symptom is but I had a hesitation symptom on my 2007 LS460 and it turned out to have just needed the ECU and TCM update, it cleared it right up. It would surge under acceleration and from a stop taking off I’d get like a little rev and bump before the car took off.
Scotty, gotta 08’ Fj Cruiser throwing a P0016 at 190k miles, running fine. I Replaced the CAM sensor & only drove for about a week before the code came back on. Should I replace the crank sensor too or check for chain wear?
Own a 2009 GS 460, haven't done anything but normal maintenance, comng up on 150,000 miles. Still drives really smooth and the v8 has a nice acceleration, going up to cruising speeds is very easy. Sounds great too.
1 of 1300 😁
@@ajbauto 09 is even rarer than the 08
@@qasiimwingard2449 Says on the lexus forums there were only 56 or so for 2009 in the states.
@@caden4077 i almost got one. Ended up getting 10 ls460 sport pkg
@@ajbauto hows it holding up if you still have it? was looking to get a 2010 sport as well. would you say the sport package is worth it over comfort and or luxury package?
From what I hear, the ISF 5.0 V8 is probably more reliable than the LS 460 v8 by far
Had my 2010 ISF for 5 years now. Not one problem. The 2UR-GSE Engine is bulletproof
Yup get up n go just remember to do valley plate and water pump if u got the older isF
Dude. I love your videos. Anytime I have an issue with mine I always search the issue with your name and boom a quick and easy to follow video. Keep it up man, your the G.O.A.T very informational. Love to meet you one day boss man.
Me too
Happy holidays Scotty!
Not sure what you're going off about Scotty about the 1UR-fe being lower quality. Got 310k miles on my 2008 LS460 and it just eats up highway miles. Maybe clean the MAF on the LS460 and that will get rid of some hesitation issues. Sure the 1UZ is Toyotas finest V8 motor, but the 1UR-fe is fine piece that is of Lexus/Toyota standards.
Scotty over here making a stink about a first model year car with a revolutionary new engine 🤡
Look at EVERY other model year LS460, especially the 2010+, and you've got one of the best sedans ever made.
Yeah I feel you I got 320k running on my 2008 Lexus 460 and it rides smooth.
Scotty diagnose like a King but does not fix much anymore, i would have liked him doing the full job !
Do it yourself lazy bones
@@Iambriangregory i cant my car is not broken !
@@davidmatteau7696 then everybody's happy because you don't NEED to see him do the whole job unless you plan on being a mechanic and I'm sure you have VIABLE OTHER options
Passive income
Happy new year scotty
Hey Scotty.... My wife’s car is a 20-9 Pontiac G8 with that wonderful v-6. The check engine light is on and the code has to do with the timing chains. The car runs fine and the engine is not noisy.. it has 110,000 miles on it. My mechanic said 1,500 togo in and do the timing chains.... The weird part is that it has had this problem for 60,000 miles now....
Im pretty sure the beauty covers are also for sound dampening which is why luxury cars have far larger covers.
correct!
The 2007 model year LS 460 is also notorious for having bad control arm and ball joint issues. There is also electric actuator issues for the climate control system. Lexus pretty much went from having the most reliable LS and possibly the most reliable car in the world (2006 LS 430) to the most unreliable LS in history (2007 LS 460) with the redesign.
That shows you Japan is slacking off these days.
@@TSUTENKAKU007 these days being 20 years ago?
@@chimster1234 meh they are allowed a one off mistake. I drive a 2016 Lexus coupe and it has been faultless. Intend on keeping it at least 10 years.
@@TSUTENKAKU007 2007?
@@johncampolo2177 your right bruh them doors go out all the time 🤣
It's a happy day for me as I got confirmation that my ordered Rav4 hybrid modell year 2022 has started to be made in Japan 👍😁.
Lexus's luxury sports convertibles are the best kept secret imo. I recently purchased a 2014 IS250C w 85k miles. I researched for months before chosing the IS convertible.
*now I'm in search for a body shop specializing in Lexus, bc their is a specific build for these, but requires a knowledgeable specialist to know which F Sport front bumper is the best fit.
Scotty is when an engineer becomes a mechanic. Great diagnosis
Just goes to show that every manufacturer will make mistakes at times
Me to
No. The owner of this car didn't change the oil. That is what wears timing chains on ANY manufacturer's engine. Engines during development are tested to 200K miles without issue.
Haha
but the most make 70 to 80% errors and Toyota and Hondas make 80% great cars, that the big differ to German brands and Ford gm either.
Still reliable than any german car brands
Hey Scott I have a 92 buick park avenue. It went into limp mode when hot let it cool ran. It gave code 41 cam crank sensor . Change them now no spark , turns over but no spark.
Thank the EPA for those beauty covers. The one on my wife's car is insulated. To meet the EPA mileage and clean air regs, keeping the engine warm between stops helps keep the mileage up and the emissions down. I live in AZ and pull those off and store them. In summer, I raise the hood to cool off the engine bay. Saves the hoses, belts and wires. I think you missed the problem most mechanics miss: Too much dust on the speedo display. Quite a common problem.
Great stuff Scotty. Merry Christmas and the best to you and your wife in 2022.
If the hood won't stay up, pull it off, and leave it off, the beauty cover works as a second hood for aerodynamics, and you won't have to remove the bird poop from the hood. Probably gain MPG due to less weight too.
Hi Scotty -- Do you have any recommendations for mechanics in the D-FW area with skill and ethics similar to yours? (Preferably close to DFW Airport)
1:21 I periodically liberally spray 303 Protectant throughout engine compartment . Then after a month I will power wash it off , just attracts minor dirt .
another great video thnk u sir
Those LS460's have some major issues. The most common are the control arm bushings ($5000 fix from Lexus), ABS actuator $$$$...
5 grand for bushing replacement...?
@@audioamateur Yeah... You have to replace the entire units. You can always go after market, and save a bunch of money. The labor is there though....They will fail on these cars at around 80-90k...
@@mikeross111 If bushings and possibly the actuator at some point are all I need to worry about i'd say that's a solid car
@@mikeross111 u can get bushings pretty cheap.
@@mikeross111 so not true 💀
The 2007s sell for a lot less than the other years, even the years prior to 2007.
I have a 2011 ls460 sport and its one of the smoothest cars ive ever driven it has just under 75,000 miles and I haven’t had to replace any original components other than the brakes and tires.
Timing is SUPPOSED to be all over the place at idle. It is to control the idle speed. IAC/Fuel is too slow to control idle speed accurately. Modern EFI engines use ignition timing and some (Ford) use the fuel pressure to control idle rpm as accurately as possible. If you were to fix the timing at idle, idle RPM would not be stable.
A good mate of mine has an 07 460il with all the bells and whistles. It has cost a fortune to maintain. Mostly front suspension issues but engine issues as well. Then steering gear issues. Not Lexus at its best. I agree with Scotty. The older ls 400-430 were a more reliable car.
My mates one recently had a minor rear collision where at low speed it backed into something. The trim around the rear window popped out. It will require a body shop expert to repair. Frankly this is not a good Lexus model and I urge people to avoid them
Unfortunately, used LS400’s and LS430’s cars will cost you a pretty penny on the used market.
My 93 es300 still runs perfectly at 192k
I had a 1993 LS400. It had the same issue over and over. Power steering fluid leaking onto the alternator. Found out later this was not a unique problem but a problem on those cars across the board
This vid was very informative that you scotty
Wow Scotty, I have that same Lexus! A green 2007 LS 460. Got over 143k miles on it, still runs well.
Me too but mine has 215k miles!
I got 159000kms on mine and never had any real issues other than the sticky dashboard under the Australian sun.
@@zaker600 Yeah my door panels are covered in that sticky stuff, I live in Texas so we got some heat too😂 much love from texas!
@@zaker600 there’s been a recall from Lexus on the dashboard and door panels for the stickiness. My lexus dealer pulled it up on their computer and I happily let them keep it to do the job
@@thadword that’s cool. I think I missed the recall :(
They never claimed they were perfect. But Lexus more than any auto maker value reliability
I love your videos Scotty! You tell it like it is!!
Yeah, he’s impressive
Nice Channel Scott.
Kindly advise on what could n wrong with my Lexus RX330. When I start in the morning, I hear a mild rattle and it stops after three seconds, I scanned and saw code P0022 with Check engine and VSC lights on. After three days the VSC lights go out and my car dashboard display is normal. What is wrong?
We have a 2001 Lexus LS430 that has gone from my brother when new, to my wife, to our adult daughter, her boyfriend, and now back to me again. 189K on the clock and the only thing other than preventive maintenance on the engine was an electric component that signaled the variable valve timing. Heck, the A/C has never required a refrigerant charge in 21 years! Absolutely the most reliable and bulletproof luxury car I've ever owned.
You would still want to get the aircon serviced lol. It is probably poisoning you. The filter needs to be changed out every once in a while lol
I'd save 200 a month for 2 years while driving this car and save that into a timing chain fund. Then take it in after a couple years and get it changed.
You are freakin awesome! I love your channel.
Lol enjoying this video in my is300. Wishing I could get my plush LS one day. Scott - "get the 6 cylinder" lol
I’m in my is350
Scotty, I just bought an 09' ls460, do they still have that problem in that year? I bought this car with 170k miles on it thinking that was a fraction of the cars life. I already swapped my struts to coils, replaced all the control arms with aftermarket and changed the brakes to drilled and slotted
Yes... before the 2013 facelift the 07-12 460 are the worst rated LSs...07-09 is the worst
@@RtistiqSkubie I have an 07 LS460 and i disagree. Never had any issues with mine and my car has every option except for the long wheelbase. Even the air suspension and control arms still have no issues at 159000kms but I of course know that these will have to be replaced at some point. The radar on this car is amazing and the features/comfort make me feel like it is one of the best cars ever made!
I have a 07 with 127000 only thing I did was change the control arms cost me about 1200.
Strangely my Lexus V8 2001 LS430 is exempt from the paying the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Fee)(tax on the poor) that has been established in London UK for so called old pollutiing cars.
The ls430 was released as a low emissions vehicle.
Seeing this makes me think about the Lexus GS350 I got to drive it was awesome!!
Good info! I never understood why Toyota moved from the 4.7 V-8 to the 4.6 V-8.
I wonder as well
The beauty covers are to make the car quieter scotty 🤦♂️
Edit: I love the live data readings they teach me to look at used cars and know what to look for thank you scotty
I have a 2007 LS460 with 170,000 miles on it. Great car. Unfortunately it's one of the cars Toyota made at the time with engine issues. Dealer confirmed my engine is worn and as a result it burns oil and leaks oil. However it still has LOTS of pickup up and runs smooth and quiet
You know what's wrong with the engine? You brought it to a stealership 😂. Buy a bnew car to them then bring it after a month then they will say there's something needs to be replaced/replaced
I just bought an '07 before I found out they have issues. I love the car so I've decided to keep it and hope for the best. As someone who has owned the car for a while,do you think I should use premium gas? Is there anything else you can tell me besides regular oil changes and I guess transmission changes?
@@dangrimes5078 premium gas is good. Pay attention to control arms and brake actuator
Sometimes I feel pulsing in my brake petal. It's not all the time. Is that what you would expect from a bad brake actuator? If that is the only symptom I am guessing you wait until it gets bad enough to bother you? I have no idea about these things.
@@HarMageddo I'm not sure how to pay attention to the control arms other than maybe listen for any strange sounds. The car is very low to the ground but if I were to raise it I wouldn't know what to look for anyway.
First thing I do when I buy a car is remove the stupid covers. A) Better heat dissipation and B) If something looks suspect like leaks etc you’ll actually see them without a stupid plastic cover in the way!
Please Scotty, which product would you prefer between mercedes Benz ml350(2015) and Toyota Highlander 2015. In terms of engineering and luxury.