5 Reasons NOT to Buy an LS400! 

These are the reasons that make me appreciate them even more. The old saying "if it was easy everybody would do it" comes to mind. 👌

I want to say a few things. First, I have an LS400 and have owned it for almost 2 years now. Its not slammed or even lowered at all. If you want to buy this car because of the fact that it is an amazing car that rides good, has power, and looks great. Then buy it! No one ever said you have to slam it to the group and VIP the damn car. JUST ENJOY IT, ITS A GREAT CAR. :) Second, I average 21 - 22MPG ALL THE TIME. I don't know why the hell your getting 16mpg in this car. Are you flooring it all over the place? Bad fuel filter or injectors or plugs?? Third, The fenders don't need to be rolled so I feel like this shouldn't be a negative. Stop rolling fenders and you wont have this issue lol. The last point is about how hard it is to find parts and how expensive it is. The is honestly a good thing if you ask me. If you have a car with everything you could ever want at the push of a button it kinda makes it less cool, The fact that you really need to work hard and take your time to build it just makes it that much better. Moral of this post is that the LS400 is a great classic car and you feel good driving it. It doesn't need to be slammed and bagged just to enjoy this car. Its an amazing daily!!!

This vid: "Don't buy an LS400!" *Shows a beautifully slammed LS400 with polished deep-dish rims* Me: "I want it!"

I have an LS400 with 376k miles on it, I got it around 100k miles 10+ years ago. These cars go to a million miles, and that's not the exception, that's the standard. I've driven this car like an asshole and gone 140 MPH on the highway and have accelerated fast etc. I never got worse than 19 mpg city doing all of that. My recent tank averages are 26 mpg. I have averaged 31 mpg a handful of times coasting on slight inclines on highways. This car is awesome, idk why you ruined it spending all this unnecessary money trying to tokoyo drift everywhere. Clearly 16 mpg is your fault from what you did to it. These aren't valid reasons not to buy the car. This is like buying a Toyota Tundra and saying you shouldn't buy it because it can't tow over 10,000 pounds. It's not a semi, and this isn't meant to be a street car. But they can both be reliable and cheap alternatives.

All I want to do is lower it and buy some 3 piece wheels and daily it that’s it

Bought mine at an auction for 500 bucks. It was beat to hell but me and my bro have slowly brought it along to semi presentable and runnable.

I bought my LS 400 new in August 1992. Still driving it with pleasure almost 30 years later. Didn't watch the video,--didn't need it to know this is far and away the best car I've ever owned. Hope to drive it til I die.

The more he talks the more fell in love with mine.. 10 years never failed me once!! Running like a tank in 2020😎

Reason not to buy the ls 400: There needs to be enough on the market for me to afford.

LS400 is A wonderful car it Got Me And My Homie Thru 8 Summers Especially After He Put Those 22s on it....Dam near 340.000 Original miles Dam Good Car....

Nice vid! Keep up the good work!

For the 94 im looking at stock, im not looking at modding it away from stock, just replacing parts keeping it clean. Giving it a little lift for clearence issues and staying with an unmolested build :)

Soooo many good points not just with a Ls but just in general with the newer generation wanting instant gratification over doing stupid quick shit to a car that has a thousand parts for it in stock already. Just keep doing what your doing man because you’ve been killing it. But I definitely enjoyed this video!!

I feel this spiritually. I've had my ls400 for more than a year, and I've only been able to do coilovers. Granted I'm broke as shit, but the market is straight ass, and some of the forums are 5-10+ years old and are really hard to find support. Still I love my lexus.

Dude.. do the VIP video too.. This one was great. I'm still getting one tho.. lol. love the channel.

When you get an LS400 without realizing how much everyone wants one but you just need a car 😅

You have the best looking LS400 imo. This car inspired me to get an LS400 and VIP it. And guess what im not even into air suspension and camber stancenation thing but this..i just cant say no to it. Keep up the good sht man! been lovin the videos and the car.

These cars are great, but you are right that these take time. Something as simple as finding that 2 tone trim piece. But with some coilovers, some Oem wheels from a different car that are cheap and some extra difficult bushing replacements these things are a blast to drive. And will sit really great.

"because if you have clout you don't torque anything" just made me die laughing!

This dude don’t know what he’s talkin about

Talking about fuel economy on a v8 is like looking for sportiness in a prius... it makes no sense. This is a great car and its gaining hype for a reason. Its still more reliable than most cars on the road, especially the engine. There is a guy here in the uk that built one of these to 700+hp and even in that form its reliable (obviously with the right upgrades to support it) so just proves how massively over engineered this car was when it came out. There is a reason it beat the shit out of mercedes back in the day.

Great video.. You nailed it, this is not a car or vip in general for "clout" or ig likes status.. These builds are for the enthusiast and true vipcar builds..

Totaled my old 04’ Jeep Liberty on an extremely undermarked and dangerous dirt road... planning on getting an LS400, preferably a 98-00 model. Can’t wait to get my hands on this beauty of a car.

I think everyone should watch this even if you don’t have or want an ls400

I just got a celsior a month ago... no regrets (as my first car)

It's a lie,I have an LS400 takes 20 gallons in the tank and gives me between 21 to 23 miles per gallon and runs better than an impala or a regular Mustang, It's very comfortable it's stable and to be a 90" car works better and has more luxuries than a ford or a Chevrolet, I dare compare it to Audi, Mercedes benz or a BMW and of course because it's a foreign(Imported)car is little harder and more expensive by the parts but it's worth it, mine has 400,000 miles and it's still strong

Fair play to you mate. I've seen a few about now and celsiors, people are jumping on the bandwagon

Ur a very underrated youtuber

Great video. I almost went ls400 but went Mercedes s500 for my build on my channel. So happy I did. Now have 5 Benz and my s500 is coming along well.

Lol i spent 1800 for mine and another 1800 spent in parts. No wheels yet

Kept it as raw as ever, i appreciate it

I’m in for a “vip or not” video

Honda: The bolts it.... Literally it will build itself. 😁😆😃

these cars are seriously underrated, gotta make em more known #makels400smoreknown

I still want one just because of the 1UZ itself. As for what I'd do to one, probably a slight drop in ride height and some wheels, if I can afford it after rust repairs.

Mines a 1990 it's got 172,000 miles runs fantastic. Replaced motor mounts, radiator, front and rear shocks, exhaust and a few other things. No issue finding parts. Don't slam it to the ground it's not meant for that. The whole point to own this car is the ride quality. You feel almost no bumps in the road. It will run forever if you take care of it and the transmission is a dream. Great car and want another. Definitely not one slammed to the ground.... It defeats the point of owning one.

I just bought a 98 ls400 yesterday, one owner vehicle and already planning so much for it so clicked on this video

Real talk bruh!!! Loved it! This generation is a "Me First, ask questions later"...lazy shanks! Work 1st, play later, that's how it is and ALWAYS will be!!! Tell it like is Cuzz!

When I’ve been looking for one and saw this then went to go see other cars and still came back to this vid bc I’m in love w them 🥺

So which one is better for a VIP build? LS400 or LS430? I found out that in my country the 430 is cheaper to insure, cheaper to buy and it has slightly better mileage than the 400 but i think the 400 looks better

There's a couple vip ls400s near me but often I see stock ls400s driven by old people 😂

I have mines garages still a project shits endless I will never sell it

Had mine for 3 years now. Goin the drift route

I don't know what he is talking about, parts are available everywhere, he may live where no parts for his car are available, but we find them everywhere in Orange County CA. I love mine and runs beautifully and worth a lot more then he mentions.

We definitely need a video that defines a actual vip car !

Thanks for the groups too. Always need more places to find parts.

I just bought it before 1 month and I am super happy so far

Your heading should be "5 reasons not to customize or VIP(whatever the hell that is) your ls400". Because the ls400 owners who kept their cars original are happy with their cars 🤷🏽‍♂️

"in the middle of the covid-19 outbreak" If only May were in the middle of the pandemic...

Another heater! Wouldn't be mad at more videos like this!

OMG the front bumper look so good🔥🔥

What you just talked about is so true. I have a have owned my 91 for 10 years, kept stock but yes $$$$$. Still runs great but due to yes....parts & shotty mechanics have it serviced & maintained with Lexus again. And yes even they have to wait for parts from Japan but usually about 2 weeks & more $$$$$. Good honest video 😂!

Had a 1992 ls400 for my first car and absolutely loved it! so nice to drive and so reliable. Sad lost it to a lady running a stop sign and ramming my passenger side but always dreamed of slamming it and putting wheels on it. Trying to get another one and like you said, Cant find squat for that car. Its sooo expensive

I have wanted one for a long time so I bought one first month I crashed it it’s been a month since then he is not lyin about the parts the only parts I need are bushings and oem have been discontinued but I love this car and this video shows me that this car is a break u or make u car too bad that I can’t abandon this car I love it too much😔

Just saying this is the best car ever I had one it went over 1mil miles and the engine is still fine! The engine is been used for a drift car now these cars are SO RELIABLE

It's crazy, I think a good bit of older Lexus are like this. I managed to slam a 98 Es300, and let me tell you it's wayy harder to find parts for it rather than, say, an Infiniti G35 lol I had to do a lot of cutting, modifying coilovers springs, slotting coilovers mounts, rewiring and tucking harnesses, buying more coilovers because of lowering limits of other brands. No extended control arms, adjustable uppers and lowers, BCs dont go low enough, etc. .. I now have an Ls430 and am going through some of the same things, but not as bad lol

If any parts were available since 2001 this would be an amazing car 😂😭 all the aftermarket support has been discontinued

If not LS400 (my favourite is the 1st version, the oldest without VVTi..) how about GS300 gen 2 with VVTi 2JZ? Thinking about leaving Honda game, not pleased anymore even my ’03 R does 0-60 in 6 seconds and easily goes 160 mph. Trying to find a reliable, less racey, daily cruising car..

Had mine for 20 yrs and it’s still going strong

Your car looks super clean man! Heading in the right direction!! Makes me miss my 93 LS

Magazine fender rolling will give you that supreme tucked roll.

I actually drift mine I never even thought of vip lol

Love my UCF10 sitting on bbs with BC racing coil overs...planning on getting Cusco LSD and bullet car supercharger in the future ... Love your model...it’s still a timeless looking car.

My ls400 ucf20 is mint and fully vip equipped all custom parts 30k+ build so far and i had owned it from new 25 + years and still running strong

Okay so my opinion on the things ur saying: 1) I never saw someone irl driving one so its not a really common car where i live 2) It drives gas, the cheapest you can drive in my country 3) The fenders problem ill try to solve myself for a car with so much pros theres gotta be at least one con 4) I have a good connection with my dads garagist and he only does toyota and lexus stuff so he can get hes hands on some good parts 5) of course its gonna be expensive but thats a sacrifice im willing to make for such a car and it wont lose as much worth right?

I bought mines for 1,000 dollars 1993 Lexus ls400. With 142xxx miles on it.

I had a mint 2000 LS400 Platinum Edition with the black interior. Unfortunately, some speeding rear ended me while I was turning into my neighborhood. Car is total loss... It got me through beautiful trips and rides. The car is a tank!!

Actually if you shop online in new zealand or Australia most parts can been found, we have a huge second hand japanese car market

Any newcomers, I recommend the 4 part Gatlinburg x Violent videos.

My bro passed a month ago and left a ‘97 ls400 that is currently under construction. It looks good, getting there all in all fun car to drive. I didn’t roll my fenders I phone booked it

1. Power steering system sucks, 2. TRC light will come on randomly, then you’ll try and get the ABS regassed, and no one will be able to do it, 3. They’re old enough now that things like starter motors are going to start going, and now you have to take the top of the motor off to replace that, 4. No LSD available anywhere, 5, the seats are going to break, 6, power windows are going to break etc etc. owned one for 5 years. Great car but in the end too many headaches

I own a 1997 Lexus LS400 I bought at a car auction in 2000 for about $22,500. I have 371,000 miles on the car with the original engine and original transmission; I would say that is pretty good ! I use a Synthetic oil mixed in with Lucas Oil Stabilizer and change it regularly. I am still going to milk it, since the 400 in the LS400 stands for 400K miles !! I have never had a car last as long as this one ! My power steering went out and I found Scotty Kilmer's video on how to repair the issue (bad switch on the power steering reservoir - cost me $40) The paint is really starting to go, the blower motor for the climate control is going out, but I can fix that for about $38-$50. That's not too bad. I removed the valve cover, since it was leaking, and replaced the gasket for about $50. The inside was very very clean with no gunk at all ! The synthetic oil mixed in with the stabilizer is probably the reason. The valves are noisy but it runs well. There is a leak in the power steering; I poured in a bottle of Blue Devil stop leak and it has been working like that for about 3 weeks. I will probably have to replace a high pressure hose; that can't be too hard. All fun stuff and it is a very good car..... however, it does use gas and here in the Bay Area, with gas at $5.39 per gallon... ouch !! I need a good hybrid !!

Based on my own LS build, I can vouch for this list. Very few parts were available in the US and most had to be sourced from Japan. Bottom line... there's no such thing as a budget VIP build on an LS 🤔

Wait untill you go looking for parts for a 18 crown athlete, next to nothing is available. I have been looking for parts for hours each day for the past year.

Even if you just want to be subtle. Maybe some lowering springs? Nope…better off buying stock moogs and “making” your own. I love this car though. Just bought a ‘99, and it’s definitely got it’s quirks. But I love it more every time I drive it

Love my 97 ls400 doing a subwoofer wall with 2 18s currently

My previous car was an LS400 and if it was manual i would absolutely have never sold it, I actually still ride in it sometimes as I sold it to a friend, and I miss the hell out of it, it was on megan racing coilovers lowered about 2 inches of clearance and as far as drivability, i havent had a car thats easier to drive lowered meaning driveways and bumps, I never had a single mechanical issue either in the year and a half i owned it, keep in mind it had 135K I bought for 4000$

Id say there is still plenty of parts and stuff available for LS in US compared to EU. :D Here in Europe LS is very rare, and very priced. No parts available at all. :D I order most of stuff from US.

I found a 94 Lexus ls400 190k miles. Well taken care of should buy it for 1900?

What headlights bulb you have? I have the same headlights just needa buy the led bulbs

I’m buying a 1991 LS400. 155K miles. $4500. IMMACULATE. Test drove it and the owner had me take a random turn. Ended up being into his mechanics shop. He had him put it on the lift to check it out. I’m getting some 17x8 wheels and some 225/45/17 tires and calling it at that for awhile. I heard that 17x8” will only improve the car’s handling without changing the ride quality. I want to enjoy the clean untouched car before I drop $5000+ on an air ride kit and a whole shit load of time installing it. Thank goodness all these reasons are for the same people who think a good Miata build is cheap lol.

FACTS everything Worth having takes time 100% agree

Your so right man. You know how long I’ve been waiting to try and find a wald executive body kit... :(

This is great, people are stupid. "Did you really pay 1500USD for taillights" 😂

I want one to keep it stock. Like, I'll work on it and it stuff but i only have a few years experience with cars ive only done one engine swap on my own (stock motor). Reason I want one is for the longevity, and I like big cars.

from the US and just got a 90 and now i see stuff pop up a bit more i dont really plan to do much to it either just some exterior mods interior cleaning and maybe some wheels a exhaust and intake MAYBE maybe a small spoiler

Probably going to buy one regardless... selling two vehicles out of four: 95 S14 and 72 F100 both going bye bye then buying one of these but I know a lot of car people so might be able to get ahold of parts but thank you for all the info don't know shit about these cars just started opening my eyes towards these

Owning a ucf20 I can't agree more with you

Nice video! I just got my 99 LS400 a week ago with 185k, got it off an elderly couple, always serviced. Im excited for my build. Quick question.. those LED tail lamps. They fitted your car or you modify it? Because I see some I want online but it only fits 95-97. Will it fit the 99? Any help is appreciated and thanks!

I absolutely love my Ls400.... BUT, he is right, there are no aftermarket parts, and if you are lucky enough to find them they are expensive. Get used to custom work or diy. They're amazing cars but patience is needed. I've had mine for almost 5 years now and i finally found a nice set of headlights for $300...... Made in 1998 lol. But dont let it stop you from buying, they really are a pleasure. Happy Modding!

sounds alot like building a 4th gen prelude when it comes to aftermarket support

I have a 95 Lexus Ls and I don't like. 1.gas cap is on the passenger side 2.brake calipers are HUGE, making rim fitment a nightmare 3.$80 to filler up 4.gas tank is behind the back seat, blocks sounds from the subwoofers. 5.the car uses the battery qhen the engine is off, like to move the steering wheel and who knows what else.

Losing my mind trying to replace the alternator. None of the videos available are quiete how my ls400 is set up. alternator won't fit through the top or bottom and there's a coolant or steering fluid pipe in every direction. That and I didnt realize that the power steering pulley sits in front of the alternator.

If only i saw this 3 years and 4 ls400s ago 😳 but honestly dude pretty on point with the ownership life of these

so u have 1 good point which is 4 1. lots of people have them 2. its 21mpg not 16 ur just flooring it 3. you slammed your car 4. modern parts are hard to find 5. it takes time to make it look good

Thank god i have a friend who specializes in LS400’s and always helps me build it and has hella parts cause he’s rebuilt 6 of them and got them all on the road

The Silverado i have ended up being more money than i expected but im saved i got someone to trade for a ls400 99 210k im just gonna lower maybe bag put some sexy wheels and wrap it thats it doesnt need much

Literal watched this while putting gas in my ufc10

I bought an ls400 1994 well taken care of in good condition with 217k miles on it for $1300

I miss mine every day. Best car i owned. I did average more mpg though. Had like 22-25 mpg highway mostly but yeah. In hind site i should have gone with regular bc coils and not the extreme drops.. Fuck i moss the way that car drove. And all the memories in that massivr back seat