Why I Love My Lexus LS600h And How Much It Cost Me So Far [TCO] 

This car was a masterpiece and still is a incredible bargain today. You should never apologize for being a car enthusiast and loving this car this 600hl is one of the best production car

That Mark Levinson system in my LS is one of the best systems I've ever heard in a vehicle. I hear more of the music in depth driving my Lexus than listening in a pair of high end headphones.

I own a 2010 LS 600h with 190,000 KM and it is absolutely amazing with no maintenance issues to report just regular service. Superb quality and performance.

I own a 2012 LS460 RWD with 117,000km and did the control arm and ball joints all for under $900 US (Did the job myself at a friends shop) and that has been my only repair. I did the job as preventive maintenance and expect to get many years of trouble free driving. I can honestly say I am happy that I chose the LS over an S class, 7 series or A8 and believe over its lifetime will be many thousands less to operate.

You DO NOT have to turn the headlights on manually. Leave them in the ON position & they will turn off automatically when you leave the car & lock it. They will turn on again when you start the vehicle. You can program the time that they stay on upon exiting in the vehicle settings menu. I have a 2007 IS350, 2010 GX460’ & a 2011 IS F. You can leave them on in all vehicles. They WILL shut off automatically. @swisscarguy

Leave the headlight position to on all the time. When you walk away and lock the doors press the lock button twice quickly. This feature has been on most toyotas since the 90s.

It's probably cheaper to run than most of the German brands. All air suspension fails. Doesn't matter the brand.

Fantastic car. I have a 2007 LS460 I have owned for 7 years. It has the same interior colour as your car. I purchased it with 100,000km and it now has 370,000km. Reliability is excellent - watch the radiator for top weeping and only replace with a Toyota Denso OEM when it goes. I have done the front end suspension rebuild twice and 2 x air suspension struts. Fuel consumption is 10.5L/100km which isn’t too bad. I love driving it. Enjoy your 600!

Crazy the amount of detail they go into on inspections. Here in Florida I have friends who have illegally imported S15s with florida tags and titles and other friends that run straight pipes on every car they own. I dont think any car me or my parents own would pass Swiss inspection. Great video keep it up!

Hi I am a Total Lexus "nut case" having owned 6 Lexus cars, my latest being a GS450H. Absolutly love the brand.Thanks for your video. A friend of mine calls my car the "Japanese Rolls Royce" with Sport mode.

I definitely love my ‘08 LS600hL irrationally. Had to get a new hybrid battery at time of purchase but this is the ultimate car. I watched your videos before buying and just want to say thank you for the honest review. The LS600 is the single best (material) improvement to my quality of life ever

Just bought a 600hL with on the back of this excellent review. Gets delivered in 3 days time and I can't wait! Have also ordered the Grom Android unit at £529. Bit pricey, but just looks sooooo good. New subscriber here now!

Love high level of detail, honesty (incl. cost list) and professionalism in your videos. Respect!

20:32 okay that's just creepy af. What was that in the background noise?

one of the fastest subscribes i've done, not even halfway through the video, i'm sold :D i really resonate with your passion and "i like the idea of driving a car that's as good as (the brand can make)" and you mention having a Phateon W12 for the same reasons x) also the feeling of driving something very very rare around you. and you defend older cars because newer ones aren't always automatically better in every way, that shows you know what makes a great car. then you show how you got a custom android on your 2008 LS , it's been one of my biggest turn offs in recent years to see so much locked-down technology in new cars. but amazingly you managed to get an old car with a big touchscreen and connect that to your own operating system ! this is as good as it gets :D even nicer than just adding another screen on top

The control arms are notorious on this generation LS. I’ve had to do mine. I am going to swap my air struts for conventional most likely.

Love your channel - I'm a British car enthusiast who moved to Switzerland a few years ago so you're material is my sweet spot! And yes I share LS fetish, never owned one but would love to get an original and unaltered LS400 one day

I bought a 2018 LS500 two months ago, so far I really like it. Rumor has it that Lexus might bring back a V8 hybrid LS, I may be interested as your car is too old for me personally but all LSs are awesome.

Pleasant surprise seeing someone do an actual cost calculation. It feels like most people cant stomach thinking about resale value in cost of ownership. Thank you

I bought a 2010 LS460 just last week. In New Zealand, only 46500km,1 owner, who has turned 83 and given up driving. Has drop down dvd in rear, and vibrating rear seats. Cost me 26k nz ie about 13k uk pounds, i am very happy with it. Hope you put up a new video soon.

Such a cool car, you've got me looking out for an LS again.

Beautifully detailed video, thanks! Here in New Zealand the LS is quite common in comparison to Switzerland as we get all the second hand right hand drive imports from Japan. I would imagine they would also be more affordable to maintain as our mechanics cost somewhere around the 60CHF/hour! (but of course you Swiss earn a lot more, so purchasing power is likely very similar)

Love the ALL THINGS SWISS info in this video. Thank you for sharing your evaluation of the LS600h. It was very interesting and very informative! Steve from Canada.

I was on AutoScout looking for a LS400 and this popped in my recommended, I couldn't be happier. Interesting to see how these big Lexus models never get cheap.

I love my opal white 1993 GS300 irrationally, never let me down and is very rare in Poland with its beautiful american version tail lights;) Thanks for great video!

I like your vlog. Thanks for sharing the in-depth cost of ownership review. I currently own an almost new (2017) S-class and a 1990 W126 S-class 560SEL. I have owned a Lexus LX570 too. If I compare the cost of owning a German car to a Lexus, the Lexus would always be a winner. I personally feel the German brands these days are designed to last a certain (less) amount of time. The Lexus on the other hand is designed and engineered for extreme comfort and reliability first and performance second. The only item that generally needs replacing is suspension parts which isn’t that bad considering you can get 100,000 plus km out of some of the components. Once you spend this sort of money, you won’t need to change bits every 50k kilometres. The Lexus brand is remarkably. I am considering buying a LS600HL soon.

You really love your cars. This Lexus should live on for many many years, is just such an amazing machine. Also, insurance, taxes and gas are crazy expensive in Switzerland. Elsewhere this can pass as an affordable luxury car with unparalleled reliability. Awesome channel, keep it up.

Just leave your headlights in the on position. The headlights turn off when you push the key fob lock switch twice or they turn off after a certain amount of time. At least in the USDM LS thats how it works.

THAT VOICE OVER MARIO SCARED TF OUTTA ME !!! *I was pooping in the dark while smoking a joint.

I absolutely love my 2013 LS460 it’s at the very beginning of the new spindle grille so it’s got presence but it’s not over the top it’s still classy and the interior is absolutely one of my favorite parts about the car the older LS460 has a good interior but it’s missing some of the design pizzazz that the 2013+ LS lineup has.. one thing that you did note was the remote touch interface, its not that bad I’ve used it for a little over a year now and even when I first bought my car it was simple and easy to use like a computer mouse.. the reason behind it was to get a higher quality screen and to place it where it wouldn’t be flushed out in the sunlight but in order to do such back then they had to cover it substantially which made it difficult to reach for most so they went with the mouse system… no matter what year of LS you get it’s gonna be great unless you buy a 460 from the year range where the control arms were an issue but other than that you have a solid car

Love your LS and your attitude in the ownership!! Even your sweater matches your car!😉 Didn't want a hybrid but, after owning my last 430, a 460 is on my mind and your vid painted a great picture for me! A shame about the blacked out items but, that's what kids do with grown up automobiles! Definitely subscribed and looking forward to more vids!

Suspension and tyres job, not any job related to the engine or transmisión, thats why people love Lexus reliability.

Loving a car whatever it is is a true mark of a car enthusiast. I nearly bought a GS450h but stopped short when I realised the boot is not very practical without fold down seats. Not everybody needs to want sporty handling, fast acceleration which is by far the most common 'requirement' of majority of 'car guys'. Reliability, comfort, ride, ergonomics, practicality etc all play a part to make a package.

Trust Lexus to throw in a Jumper to Match the Interior👏👏👏😆

That's hilariously funny every time you mention phaeton the disastrous sound of music plays. The intent and design of that car was amazing only let down by reliability issues constantly mentioned in owner reviews.

This is FANTASTIC video ! I like the "panic" noise when the VW is mentioned ( like Macbeth, it's name can never be mentioned :) ). And Voice Over Mario in the background is very, very funny. Best of luck with the re-brand !

Nice video and yes I wouldn't have minded buying an older one but I was too concerned with suspension repairs. I would have done the repairs myself but I enjoy the newer style as well. Picked up a 2014 LS460L AWD with 10,074 miles back in 2018 and I couldn't refuse the beast. MSRP was $102k USD and got it for $46k so I'm happy. Wanted the exec seat but this one will be just fine. I need a driver so I can enjoy the backseat. Haha. A bit of a chore with the navigation but I'm adapting. Well when I'm near the car is anyway. Work overseas and haven't driven it since Sept 2019. Our time is coming next month. Cashmere Satin metallic with parchment and bamboo trim. Fully loaded and just a joy to drive.

Lexus all day long. Great video. LS600H is a big step up after going through GS300 in 2003,RX300 in 2010. RX300 in 2016, RX450H in 2019 and IS250 in 2021…Looking forward part exchange IS250 for GS450H in few weeks from now❤️

Looks like you take good care of your cars I own a lexus ls430 I spend some money on maintenance and the car is ready for another 200,000

Great video, thank you Swiss guy!! Don't worry I too have a LS fetish Have!! Lexus are amazing vehicle. Gorgeous Lexus, I absolutely love how the H model has those wood grab handles, so classy!!

Excellent review, a superb vehicle (Lexus owner myself). Yes, it was very expensive to fix those parts, but you will have a peace of mind for the next 10 years.

It’s a timeless vehicle packed with the best of Japanese tech! Love it!!!!

Actually for the headlight you can leave them on the whole time and it’ll still turn off the moment you turn off the engine and open the drivers door . That way you can have the headlights turned on all the time without worrying about turning them off manually while leaving the car .

The first time I saw Lexus. Ken was giving it a Dragon punch in Street Fight 2

Brilliant video for the running costs I’d absolutely love one of these some day had a LS430 UL spec anymore videos on this car would be great 👍

Congrats on your purchase...and the detailed video... I do have a 09 lexus ls460 myself which I bought about 3 months ago... With only 90k km mileage... But due to Malaysia's horrible road conditions and humid tropical weather.. I had much more things to change, such as front brake pads, all spark plugs and plug seals, high pressure fuel pump gaskets, water pump and gaskets, auto trans oil seal and engine crank shaft seals, atf filter , gaskets, wire hareness connectors change and complete fluid transfusions, total cost about rm7100, which is about usd 1.69k...but I still need to sort out control arm bushes etc.. Nonetheless it is still a wonderful car and I do intend to keep it long term..

Love the Phaeton Organ effect. Your LS seems too long for some of your Zurich parking spots. You deserve many more subscribers! A la prochaine video.

Its funny how most people assume that LS owners got them for reliability. The ls430 is even more reliable TBH, and some sell for more than the 460. This car is true comfort & luxury and its interior & materials are top notch.

In answer to question about what cars I Love or have Loved, I would say, the Saabs I owned, 3 of them (2 x (9-3 and 1 x 9-5). Wonderful Drivers' cars with relatively generous Power and great road feel. I am considering a Lexus (V-8) as my next car, so your experiences with the LS600h are of great interest. Thanks for your interesting programmes.

I understand that top of the line model. When I pulled up to the dealer, they used to say Oh you got the Big Boy

The retro fit of CarPlay just blew my mind that’s so so cool I want an LS so bad. I really enjoyed this video. Had to subscribe great job

My friend's 15 year old LS 460 w/ 460 watt Stereo, 19 speakers, 220 km@3000 rpm and 410,000 km. Sold Mechanically perfect

Good choice,Lexus is the best!

Hey that LS600H is beautiful and it deserves the tlc as its gone 200k without letting you or the previous owners down. And will no doubt continue doing so. I also have an older lexus hybrid and know of several here in the states with 400k+ miles and still running strong. Cheers from AZ.

First time watching a video of this channel and have to love this guy for how he explain things so honestly and the way he does it!

On tinted windows, I can't speak to the climate in Switzerland but if your in the American South tinted windows are enjoyable and for some a requirement. Having the front windows tinted helps so much in the summer. The car's interior is cooler when left in the sun and is cooler if just out driving on a hot day. When driving and the sun is up it doesn't get in your eye (from the side). It allows the peasant blockers to be more effective at blocking light/people from shining/seeing in. Another thing we enjoy about tinted windows is that it makes it harder for would be thieves from checking on any valuables that may be left in the open. It reduces damage in the interior that comes from the sun's UV days. And if your glass becomes shattered for any reason the film keeps the glass from going everywhere. It will keep the glad together. And if you want to remove the film, the glue will come off with isopropyl alcohol. If the film is the same that's used in the US.

I own a 2008 LS460 gorgeous burgundy metallic with the chrome rims. Same body style and interior as the 600h, I LOVE IT these cars are just phenomenal. YES omg the touch screen system in the older cars is far far superior to the newer system, I actually love the way it works.

Hi Mario, Nice video; I just subscribed. I have a 2007 LS 460L and have had to do some of these repairs, I have a local independent mechanic who works on all our vehicles and together we figure out what to do, he has had no problem taking anything apart, as in replacing suspension arms, and I have had spark plugs and all fluids replaced, we have had the car for about five years, now it has about 88K miles total on it. My repair costs were about $4k the first year with everything, ( fluid changes, plugs, front suspension arms etc...) each future year being about $ 300.00 so I am happy about that.

A great video, thanks for the time and effort. A beautiful car no doubt, but those costs have definitely put me off an LS 600H. I'll stick with my Citroën for now. :0)

Here in UAE, they are extremely popular since the early 90s. People here even keep the first generation in an almost "restored" condition, same like the 80/100 series Land Cruiser and Y61 Nissan Patrol

You've got yourself a subscriber! good review.

What a superb video! Loved watching it, entertaining, well edited and very informative. I own an LS460 and have been thinking about the 600H. I also have a Mustang but the LS does the daily work, my kids prefer being dropped of in Lexi as they call her. I enjoy putting the miles on her, very comfory and quiet ride. Great content!

Lmao great video! Also, “you gotta pay to play” 🤷🏽‍♂️😂

I bought a 2015 last year (with warranty) and it is truly the best car I have owned from the double pane windows to the soft close doors and of course the massage chair (executive model).

Best car I ever drive its even boring after many years whitout no problems

Hey Mario, Great video. Having owned a 2007 LS460 what a great car. Except the hopeless front bushes etc. Any chance you take that beauty on the Autobahn at speed, for a road trip perhaps to Bremerhaven and back??. It would really like to see what its like at speed for a trip. Make sure you get someone else to drive. When I travelled here in Australia, I sat in the back & let my wife drive. Sitting in the rear passengers seat made you feel super special. Look forward perhaps you taking the holiday challenge!!! Otherwise please kept the great videos coming.

I'll buy that Lexus as is now for 12,000 franks. :-) yes, i have a weird obsession for old Lexus and Saab 95 Aero. New sub!!

Nice video buddy Lexus are built to last and did the right maintenance to your LS. Enjoy it for long time to come

Hi from Perth Australia. I have a 2008 LS600hL, owned since new, 220000km, absolutely reliable, and I’ve taken it all over Western Australia, South Australia & Victoria. Yes, I love this car,. Mario, you’re not the only idiot.

what an outstanding speaking voice ,total proffesional ,the mans voice is very therapautic ,beautifal car

That V8 is purring in this video. That thing sounds amazing!

I'm addicted to Mitsubishi Mirage. Also I owned a Lexus LS400 and now one of my dream cars is a blue AWD LS500 w/black interior. ;-;

This guy is smart! Scotty likes the video!!!

you're hilarious man, I love your content, it's top quality, you should be much bigger, much love

Hello. You can turn on the lights automatically during the day if you put the cover on the day-night sensor on the armature. This cover on the armature opens easily and you can put the cover on the sensor. Then you don't have to turn the lights on and off anymore.

Used to have SC400 way back. Still love the car, years after I sold it. Lexus pamper and cuddles you like a fateful butler, always there for you, always trying to please. Yes it is not as sporty or as edgy as the German brands but it gives only 10% and those are the 10% that you can only experience at the track. And who would take a car like this one to the track. To me Lexus is one of the best value cars. Enjoy your car. You belong in a group of people who know something that a lot of other car owners don't.

Swiss Car Guy...good content, great car. Smoooooth!

Cheapest way to own a car in Switzerlad: buy a car from Mario, use it for a year, and then sell it. ;-) Hey, keep up with the good work, love the videos. Please do ones with the GTR expenses as well. Cheers.

******* Could anyone tell if it is okay to buy it in 2022? And is there any important things I have to know/consider before buying a used one? Important check points. Thank you! ******* ******* Could anyone tell if it is okay to buy it in 2022? And is there any important things I have to know/consider before buying a used one? Important check points. Thank you! ******* ******* Could anyone tell if it is okay to buy it in 2022? And is there any important things I have to know/consider before buying a used one? Important check points. Thank you! *******

I have the same color everything except mine is a 07 Lexus LS 460 in TX,USA with 99,000 Miles... The only job I am planning to do on it is Wheels ... Actually I am driving with the OEM 18" and I will upgrade it with the 07 G35 Premium 19" From Infiniti. The cosmetic is a must for me .... I put a lot on the engine, accessories and appearance maintenance of each car I owe. 07 ML 350 (Black/Black).... My next project is a S550 09 with the AMG Face ... It was nice watching your video... Tchuss !!!!

I love my opel vectra A 1994 ... I have it for 17 years and it’s a wonderful car 🥰

I was about to buy LS 460 2008, but went with Is 250 awd 2007. Cheaper to maintain, but yet in Canada mechanics charge 110$ Canadian dollar per hour which costed me only 400$ to change spark plugs cause you have to remove head gasket...

I love my LS 600h L President too. Don't worry you not alone 😊

Probably a video would be better than writing all this for you Mario. That’s suspension work as you said will last. 200,000 km but your roads are very twisty and up-and-down and your winters are harsh. Why don’t you get a winter vehicle, the one I think is really cool is that Infinity 2017 QX 80, it’s unique and prestigious. I had a 92 LS400, kept it for five years and then sold it to my friend. I had only put on 1500km from the 96km Purchase date. (Pre owned). The replacement, LS 340 ultra premium luxury package. Off white coloured interior Light gray burled wood. Midnight Jade outside, which is a beautiful emerald green in the sunshine. My friend drove the 92 LS400 until it was 20 years old with 475,000 km all that was ever worked on, one new ball joints in the front right (brake pads and rotors once) The stainless steel muffler was in perfect condition as was the system however the brake lines rusted out. The engine was perfectly running. My friend didn’t want to spend $2000 for the new brake lines. The v8 was put into another car, who knows what by the mechanic Who sold my friend a Toyota Corolla LOL. I tested putting our Loony, a Canadian hexagonal dollar coin on the engine while it was running, it did not fall over, wow 475,000 KM. The the dealership perform this for you when you bought the car new. I’m still running my LS 430 which needed some new mufflers. We live in Canada, they had a problem because the aluminum heat shield was touching a composite metal of the muffler housing thus corroding the contact spots. Only $600 for new custom shape pipes and two mufflers, they work great and are quiet. Lexus parts were $2200 Canadian. The LS 430 does not like the winter LOL. The back end is too light. But the car is flawless, I love it. Then one lovely day following my incessant Internet searching, an LS 460 L AWD was for sale at my old Lexus dealership. I bought it,, 120,000 KM, the car was 30 K dollars. Which I thought was a lot it’s a 2010. But I wanted it. Like you, I needed it, it would turn my world into paradise. It was a hard to find combination as I knew from searching and only 100 km away from my home. So you did well for your 600 price all in with your front end work. I saw the original purchase price for my Lexus at the dealership, it came from Montreal and it priced out at $140,000 Canadian. The 600s were more maxed out. The price of my car is comparable in the United States. So why was it so high, 2017 bought. This car has the ultra premium luxury package with the ottoman in the rear seat and the TV between the seats. Of course it has all the other features. I don’t like the executive package because you’ll lose their third seat in the back. My car is a bright silver I forget the name sorry, the interior is a pale gray with a Burrell gray maple. The car is appointed in a lovely manner because the trim, the doors, the carpet and the leather are also similarly toned. It’s the most cohesive tonally, other than the ubiquitous funereal black. I do prefer the colour of your seats however. My favourite is the alabaster. I haven’t spent money on my LS 460. It was immaculately maintained and went through an extensive inspection before Lexus sold it. I had them throw in brand new Lexus mats. Of course pre-Covid As Canadians we travel to the US lots, though a hiatus was incurred while the moron was in power. In the US many people order their Lexus with chrome wheels and they’re beautiful you have a beautiful car. spend some money on better wheels! For $400 Canadian you could have all those black wheels sandblasted, re-coated with the silver or the white of your car and then they are Clear-coated. I did it for my LS 430 they look magnificent. Every time I get in the car wow,,,, do it. It looks brand new. For years I looked at the sloppy wheels LOL. And get the bumpers painted spend the money. You do have the best car in the world. I had a neighbour with a seven series BMW and every four year he had the bumpers repainted to keep the car looking brand new. You’re a cool dude, I’m in love with Lexus like you. I didn’t sell my LS 430 because I read so many reports from men who in hindsight were disappointing when they traded their LS 430 for the 460. ?, why not have both. 😇 ha ha. I will keep my cars. I’ll be looking for a home with a three car garage. As I’m thinking about that Infiniti QX 80 2017. The say it looks like a hippopotamus in the front, how cool is that. Had a 2000 Mercedes. E430, 4Matic. $101,000 brand new. $20,000 warranty work in the first year by the dealership. Then five years in, no Warranty. Many things kept breaking, it was a lemon.I was afraid to drive the car. So I had a Mercedes it reached seven years old while I had replaced it with the used Lexus. That only lasted for two years. The Lexus was smoother, quieter, more refined and reliable. However, only rear wheel drive. I sold the Mercedes for $10,000. I was so relieved. The dealership was a total rip off, commonly scamming customers to make money on service. The more you research on RU-vid the more you become aware. Best of luck Mario. Glad to have discovered your channel. P.S. drove the LS 430 in 2015 to Florida, 2700km, Only stop for gas, 26 hours, 700 km per tank, five passengers. That was something else. Left Toronto at -17 C. Fort Lauderdale Florida, 88°F 80% humidity, Where is the pool.

I like the older Lexus too... A conservative styling always will age better IMHO. My fav is a IS250 (xe20, sec. gen. 2005-2013) Bushings are common for heavy cars. If only the previous owner paid more attention to maintenance, I think you would spend less money. Thank you for your very informative video...

I'm not quite sure but I think the LS600h hybrid in the US was only available in the LS600hL Long Wheel Base. You couldn't get the regular LS600h like yours.

Back at last! Great video - again.

It's good that you're able to drive on the right hand side of the road. Which is the way it should be everywhere,

I like the older ones are just a polite way to say the newer are too expensive to afford. But deep in your heart you like the new ones. 😜

Grüezi wohl, Toller Review - Spitzenklasse, detailiert ohne Ende und hat mich nur bestätigt in dem was ich ohnehin der Meinung war! Bestes Modell aus all den genannten Gründen, voll Deiner Meinung! Nebenbei, thumbs up und abonniert versteht sich. Bin aber noch am Überlegen ob LS 600h oder LS 460.... Anyway, beide phantastisch!!!! Bitte halte uns auf dem laufenden! Sali P.S.: meiner Meinung nach, solltest Du die kosmetischen und unliebsamen Sachen machen lassen. Spoiler vorne/hinten weg, Winterfelgen umlackieren und neue Sommerfelgen bei Gelegenheit.... Ebenso die Lackplatzer vorne/hinten, denn dieses Auto ist noch laaaaaange nicht am Ende trotz oder gerade wegen der 200.000km.....nur mein Vorschlag und Meinung.....

When u got the Grom Vline can you play Netflix on the back seats monitor?

I just grabbed a 2008 launch edition with 200,000 miles....needs a hybrid battery 🔋 😢 4500 bucks. Project car.

My 08 LS 600 had 2 problems of course the suspension. It should have been recalled. My hybrid battery had to be replaced at 125k.

This video was timely, as I own a 07 LS460 and trying to decide to either keep the car (as I need to replace 3 air shockers, 1 has already been replaced) or cut my loses and buy something else. I do love the car, like you, but concerned about future maintenance costs.

Ultimate sedan?Yes. I would still go for LS400/430 due lesser complexity...

What is the car Lexus replaced LS600hL with? also what is the difference between LS600h and LS600hL?

Hello from Ocala, Florida!

Lexus are the best car in the world,thanks

200000km is nothing for that engine. I have one too. In USA there's a few with 400000 miles on the clock and going strong. Lexus is bullet proof cars

Love the Channel Swiss car dude... excellent breakdown of ownership...