Best and Worst used Lexus Models to Buy and Lexus Buying Advice 

Got that right

you mean the worst Lexus is still better than all of those. not “most”. chryslers, BMWs and Buicks are straight up garbage

Many more Lincoln Town Cars with half a million miles on them than Lexus ls400/430/460

FACTS!

@@unclejoe6811 Sure...Im not saying its bad but what I am saying is Id still rather have a Lexus LS over a Lincoln Town car. The Lexus LS out there driven 250k miles are in most likely in a better shape than the town cars driven 250k miles

Also the Lexus GX and LX issues to be concerned with at 16:35

@Rivizar: Thanks for the summary. Can you add the model years as well? Thanks!

The SC430 too

So the 2017 to 2019 LS i 300 AWD in canada is available thoughts

My man! saved me 30 mins here1 Cheers!

Same goes for my 2012 Lexus RX350. I'm planning on getting rid of my 2023 BMW X3 as soon as I can... but I'll be keeping my 12 year old Lexus. It's no speed demon but as reliable as the sun rising in the east😊

Any updates on your gs450h? I’m looking at a 2012 gs450h

*update

I live in Australia have been a an LS 400 owner for 4 years. Hands down best built luxury sedan made Period! Fit, finish! Car had 290,000 Klms now has 340,000 Klms still doesn't use any oil,or water,or transmission oil! Car still rides & is still bank vault tight! No rattles no vibrations VVTI engine 210kw/420nm Extremely fuel efficient 800klms on Highway per tank! Car is built to last, like Mercedes were made in the past! Wouldn't buy any other luxury brand than Lexus The LS is the best selling luxury sedan since 1989 in America Lost 1997 to BMW 7 series then won it back in 1998 & has kept the title ever since best luxury sedan period! Regardless of price!

Change the oil and filter every 5k mi. and you might well put another 400 k. on it. But don't let it rust!!!

I have a similar story. I've had a 1993 LS400 for nearly 10 years now and while I have had to fix a few things it's been a fantastic car and the best engineered car I've ever experienced. I think I will be keeping it for a long time, I put nearly a hundred thousand miles on it in that 10 years and I'm about at 259,000 miles now.

Awesome advice

I have been driving Lexus cars since the late 1990s starting with the LS400 up to what we now drive..2015 RX350. I think this is my 12th Lexus in last 25 plus years. I have bought certified and non certified Lexuses and several service loaners with nominal mileage on them like my current car which had 10K on it when i bought it. I can honestly say that in all those years the only problem i ever had with one what when the battery went dead on my original LS400...Im not lying!LOL> My current service loaner which i have owned since 2015 now has 88000 miles on it and I am itchy to get a newer NX300 to get upgraded technology. Unfortunately, Lexus pricing, both new and used, have skyrocketed since the pandemic so i am very reluctantly considering switching to another Toyota, or Nissan Rogue, or Hyundai Santa Fe, but i HATE to switch because of their reliability compared to Lexus. Now that my wife and i are older , retired and dont drive nearly so much as before, i really should buy a certified RX or NX, but dealers will try to STEAL my tradein which is in excellent shape, while charging ridiculous for the same used Lexuses they are trying to steal in trades on their new or slightly used cars. As much as we love the Lexus that wont be happening. Maybe i will sell my car privately and then buy a Lexus directly, but with only one car that wont be easy with limited inventory at Lexus dealers. I would never buy a Lexus from a non Lexus dealer because their cars are not certified.

Worth noting he for some reason didn't mention the 04-06 RX330 with the ES330. They have identical drive trains, one is SUV one is car.

I have an 06 Rx 330 with 170k miles.. it is still a dream. Have only done brakes and struts since I bought it 6 years ago with 70k miles on it

I have a 2005 ES330 with 59,000 miles. I have worked from home for the last 30 years so drive it locally. Still looks showroom new. My mechanic said he will buy it when I sell it since he says it will last another 200,000 miles.

@@MB-uy5kh jealous my man!! Cheers

Did he mentón anything about the GS series?

Was the maintenance on the ls430 more pricey than the es350 ?

I own a 2013 RX 350 F-Sport. It just crossed 100k miles the other day-- and I couldn't agree more with your statement! So reliable... I love it. As a millennial, I often wish I could take it off road., Thought about grabbing a 4-runner... But... I just love my RX so much... and would want that legendary 4.7 V-8... thinking about both?? IDK Lol

3rd gen RXs (2010-2015)are the the best cars ever made.I don't think anyone would argue that point.Well.........maybe a 3rd gen Highlander owner.

@@Mk87019 sounds like you need LX

Wow so awesome. Ill be getting one soon thx to the care care nut. Happy travels

Thanks

What’s you’re best advice for maintaining these cars? I have a 2012 with about 100k miles on it and I’ve heard bad things about this engine. I know my car has a good history and I also keep up with it. I just had the trans fluid change, front and rear dif oil changed, a coolant replacement, and I change the oil every 5000 miles

@@das05 5W-30 every 8000-10000km. Also give it premium fuel, it pays off in the long run. I've got basicly no carbon. You will also have to change the front end links, they tend to wear preety quickly. The suspension arm bushing also tend to give way somewhere between 200-300k km. Other than that, if you live in a place where you get salty roads, try to get the underside washed atleast once a week. It is already preety well proteced, but i do it just to stay on the safe side. Other than that, I hope it serves you well for years to come.

@@jerrymcm4042 this is all good to know. I’ve also been considering adding a catch can, thoughts? I’ve only put premium in it, it says it’s required on the gas door so I’ve always followed it. But that’s all good to know, thanks for the advice

All that you said but my Q50 hybrid 3.5 instead 💟

same here, I have IS250 with 300K+ miles and never had any problems with engine. Just fill in with premium fuel and don't listed to stupid youtube videos

Is a dedicated space allowed for a Lexus ES 05-06-07, Rx08-07, or IS 07-08?

Just bought a very very good condition 2010 GX 460 for my wife... really concerning to hear that about it's engine. Is that your only complaint about the engine? Is there any preventative maintenance to avoid it? Or maybe a quick way to check that it's not leaking to keep an eye on that specific problem?

@Presence_of_Mind_ It's much less common for the valley plate leaks to happen on GX460s. I'd say we see valley plate leaks 1 in every 200 trucks with 100k+ miles. The LS460s are more like 1 in every 50. When the leaks get severe, you can see pink going down the back side of the engine and on top of the transmission. We usually check in the shop by using a boroscope to look under the intake manifold. A good preventive measure would be to change the out the coolant

@@thomaspattison1397 sounds good I plan doing a coolant flush in the near future. Thank you for the advice

Any opinions on a 2004 RX 330? Looking to possibly buy one with 124k miles.

we ennjoy ours as well, bought with 90k miles for 15k$ !!! Has 165k miles no issues.

Sounds like a beautiful car. I was looking for a hardtop convertible Lexus a few years ago & had trouble finding one.

This guy literally flips his opinion on things every video

how does your tank last this long?

@@soro9542 mostly highway and not a daily

I get 25 mpg with my LS430, but only on the highway. Around town more like 15.

I totally agree. I loved my LS400 but my LS430 is even better. I didn't think they could do better but they did. It is just a magically awesome car.

Definitely gotta agree my 06 LS430 was nothing short of excellent before someone loses T-Boned me. That by far was the best model I've ever owned.

You are right about this timeless body design My LS430 2006 is modern luxury flint mica and would never take even a new camry to let my lovely LS430 go.

Bought one of these last year. Unfortunately, it got into a fender-bender not long after. Great car!

I agree. My LS430 is fantastic. Btw the wood is veneer.

If you traded anytime in the last year it has a lot to do with the uptake in the prices of used vehicles. Most dealerships are getting more for used vehicles than they are for new for the last year or so.

@@OOOOOO12345 12k. It was really clean and only had 140k on it. Get one, you won't regret it. Try to find a '04 and up. They had the 6spd transmission, led tail lights and a few other upgrades.

@@OOOOOO12345 negotiate probably at 7500

@@OOOOOO12345 Highway miles?

@@OOOOOO12345 Too many miles. A cars transmission reaches failure rates at that mileage. If you're already BUYING - buy low miles - max 175K which is also high, I'd do 150k max. Verify the miles with carfax and autocheck.

does a 04’ 430 with 104k miles for 11k sound fair? one owner as well

My 02 LS 430 270.000 mi still running like new ..the GOAT 🐐💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👍🏼👍🏼

The only problem buying them here in Pa, is the winter weather, if you plan to drive it in the wintry weather. The Rear Wheel Drives don't do well here with ice and hills. : (

Picked up a 06 ls430 with 80k miles 3 yrs ago. Just hit 103 k miles. Best car ever owned. Will never sell.

@@B2stunt1 Same here! Bought a 2005 LS430 2 years ago, and will keep it forever. Every journey is a joy.

He’s clearly clueless because the 400 is way more reliable by far.

Would you finance a 2011 gs350?

I have a question, I’m in the market for one and I’m going to see one at 140k miles, should I buy it. I’m unsure if the transmission has been serviced but it looks flawless overall.

⁠@@pasidudissanayaka1843Imo, 140k miles is pretty damn low for a Lexus, and if it’s been well-maintained then that’s even better, but you should definitely find out when/if the transmission has been serviced if possible, and maybe see if there’s a maintenance log or Carfax report available. I’ve heard that it’s not uncommon for some IS250’s to have carbon buildup issues, and the car may feel a bit slow compared to the +100 HP the 350 adds, but overall they should definitely still be reliable cars and I can’t think of any other downsides aside from what was mentioned in this video (I’ve been doing a ton of research on Lexus cars myself since I’m considering getting a used one, but this is a bit of disclaimer since I’ve never actually owned a Lexus myself). Just my two cents, sorry for the wall of text and I hope this helped a bit

what year and model @@pasidudissanayaka1843

​@@pasidudissanayaka1843😮😂❤😂😢😅😅

02 es300 owner here 122k miles. Great cars

@jacksonj3082 From where did you get extended warranty for $500?

We drove my step son to the dealer so he could pick up his brand new Dodge Mini van. We drove him in our old rx330. I felt terrible when he said, "This car is Amazing....I wish I could afford one." His new mini van was worth 3x as much, but I just stayed quiet

@@rcannon409 so what are you saying that the RX series isn't as good as a dodge mini van? Or the RX is a myth better vihical than dodge mini van??

I have a 2002 RX300 that was the first model of this suv. Still driving it 21 years later!

I have a 2005 RX330 with 223k miles on it using pennzoil platinum oil and it’s been 7500 miles since my last oil change. The oil in it looks, feels and smells brand new. I try to never take it for short so the water and fuel evaporate from the crankcase. Only time I will take it for a short trip is if I’ve already driven the car on a decent trip that day.

I am 6’8 and still love my 2004 RX 330, such a perfect vehicle!

I own a LS400 1993, Bought if for $4000.00 three years ago in California, one owner, pristine condition, and less than 80k miles. I was in the process of doing some things on it, pesky electronic things, headliner came down in front, leather in front needs a bit of help, but overall mechanical condition is good with the exception of the speedometer doesn't always work. I then had a few days of feeling poorly and spent them online looking at used Lexus. I bought, on impulse , a LS460L in Florida, one owner, corporate CEO owned. Thank goodness it does not have the air suspension after listening to these videos, however, even at less than 60K on it, already have had issues with brakes, not THE BIG issue, but still some things had to be replace to get the brake warnings off. It is a gorgeous car but I wish I had taken the 17K I used to buy it and instead sent my LS400 to have EVERY single thing fixed including the interior leather front seats only, and all the pesky electronic goodies that aren't working anymore like the up/down antenna , the radio which is on and off, same with the speedometer, a few paint issues hardly noticeable. I could have completely restored the LS400 and had money leftover instead of buying the LS460L, I am going to try and sell the 460 ASAP before I loose too much on it. If someone who has more cash to burn than me buys it, it will still be a great car, but for me not so much.

I had the Sport version many years ago. The N/A Supra engine iirc. Never missed a beat 👍

🤣 Matictuoius😂 Not taking anything away from your post - just thought that typo was hilarious.

The smartest statement I’ve ever read online

I like Japanese cars but the domestic have a few standouts Lincoln Town Car, Tahoe/Suburban/Escalade, Mustang, Corvette, Hellcat, and full size pickups

@@unclejoe6811 ok?

@@flight2k5 Tahoe>GX470, LTC>LS460, Corvette>SC430 but it's okay the Japanese cars are dropping in quality so they can match domestics across-the-board you seem to miss the point

@@unclejoe6811 Toyotas aren’t dropping 🤣

What price did you pay? I reckon around 15-16k? I am looking one at 130k miles for 9k.

I bought same car was 94k now $170k. I can say it’s good car but it could be better. I would like to get LS series instead of ES.

@@jaybariya9 Did you end up purchasing that Lexus? If so, how's it going? I am looking at a 2010 Lexus ES350 at 147k miles for $8700. I'm so thankful for these videos and especially the comments on what to look out for etc..

@@kimberlya9591I’m curious as well. Did you purchase? I have something similar in my sights

@@brianpullen5950 I didn't purchase that one. It looked very nice in the pics, but once I test drove it, it clearly had some issues. Even for that year, it was beautiful on the inside. But I did end up purchasing a 2009 Lexus RX 350 with 130G. GORGEOUS! I love, love it! It came with the luxury package. I paid around 10g for it at a dealership, which is amazing for this area. I had a 2016 Honda CRV and my Lexus is nicer than the Honda. I hate saying never, but if at all possible, I will never own anything other than a Lexus. Even this 2009 is better than all the newer vehicles I test drove. They are worth every penny. But you gotta make sure the previous owner/'s took care of that engine. It took me awhile, but she was definitely worth the wait. Best of luck to you!

The 2013 is reliable?

I own one also...year 2000..minor issues, but the car runs great..Over 200,000 miles and still going strong

2000 GS 300 . No turbo . Easy engine to work on . I 6 3.0 L is an animal , cast iron block

We have a ‘98 GS 300 and it has 330k. We put non-ethanol in it and it runs great.

My LS460 is still going strong. The only thing which I expect to go soon is the control arms bushings and the air suspension. My only real complaint is the door trim paint starting to peel and Lexus’s decision to use a bad quality interior sticky dash plastic. I also agree with the brakes not being the best even though the technology is superior. Otherwise the car is an absolute tank and in Australia we only got the fully optioned models and ai love radar cruise control and the auto side and rear blinds. It’s gonna be hard to upgrade from this car because it’s almost perfect.

How many miles is your gs450 at? Thinking about getting one that has 150k miles but I’m scared I’ll run into problems with the hybrid battery

I got a Es 350 Lexus 2009, runs like a champ.

I’m buying a 1999 es300 for $1500 tomorrow.😊

Is the 2017 es350 a hybrid ? .. I really want to get the 2016 or 2017 models but I am not sure if they are hybrids

I love my ES350, 2015 Lexus. All it does is run. It's now 2022 and think this the best car I have ever owned. This car stays primarily in florida. Has never seen snow. 27,800 mi. I'm 72 years old and think this car will out last me. I hope. You didn't mention the ES 350. I wish you had commented on them.

Because of the direct injection, I opt for old cars that are much more accessible and easier to repair myself. And with the modern car because of all those unnecessary gadgets, a lot can break and unaffordable repairs and errors that are almost undetectable, so that a lot is replaced "on the gamble" and in the case of misgambling, it is charged with a nice story.

@@henkholdingastate Skyactiv in my Mazda6 is direct injection. 147k miles and still going strong.

Can you pls list them

@@tammywheeler7463 ES350 RX350 but 2010 & newer IS - good but not as good for tall people GS350 - a little more in maintenance GX/LX - both good LS430 is the legend 2005 up ES 300,330 - all except 2002-2006. 2nd best after LS430 - Like 2004-2006 Camry XLE V6 very good 4.7 V8 is great engine

Maybe in many years you will be interested in a Hybrid for your next purchase. I just took delivery of a new Sienna and it’s fantastic 👌

I bought my 6th Lexus in 2021 since 2003 at 126,000 mileage at bargain price of £2,300 drive like a brand new❤️

I just purchased an IS250 and it needs a few things to be done (maintenance). This comment is such a reassurance that I did not make a mistake, thank you!

Joshua Paiz the is350 is so much better

I really like the IS250. Saw a very clean one in a parking lot and had to Take a picture. Probably a 2011

Is350 is available in awd. Only 2500 were made for the U.S though. I own a 2012 is350 awd.

3 years ago I purchased a 2012 IS250 with 136k miles for only 10k. Today over 40k miles later that car has been solid as a rock and trouble free. Best 10k I ever spent on a car! My only real complaint is how hard they make it to change the ATF compared to my Acura and Honda. But it doesn't burn a drop of oil with almost 200k miles and I have not had any carbon buildup problems on the valves.

That 7-10 ls460 ain’t that reliable