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So glad it’s getting restored, the car deserves it. These 1st and 2nd gen LS cars are some of the greatest cars ever made. I sold mine with 320k miles for $500. And the sad part was it was running like new, just an extra car. I’m still kicking myself.
Quality-wise, it 100% crushed the Merc's of the era. I'd be super happy to buy one in decent nick. Like the 300D Merc, it won't die unless you totally neglect it.
@@TheJohn8765 I have a W140 Mercedes, the model this car was meant to compete against directly. It's a fantastic piece of engineering and I like it better than the LS400 strictly because it has a lot more character and frankly the interiors cannot be compared, but as far as reliability goes it's not even close.
The LS400 was my favorite car of all the cars I have owned since I passed my driving test (first time) in 1975. I exchanged my crysler grand Cherokee for it. I have been driving lexus ever since. Unfortunately due to the side effects of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy neck and throat cancer I haven't been able to drive. I love that you are going to save it. I have been following your RUclips channel for a long time and your enthusiasm is infectious. Looking forward to seeing the final result. I live in the UK but I seem to be more connected to the US since I was 17 and all being well I will be celebrating my 70th birthday on 8th October 2025 in New York and your welcome to come and have a beer. In the meantime, best wishes and stay safe J.
Just passed 170000 miles on my 2000 LS400 and going strong. I absolutely LOVE this car and I’m hyped to see you restore the iconic Million Mile Lexus LS. Peace Freddy. 1UZ for life.☝🏼
@@JustinSeara Why would they. Every manufactures won't endorse or promote their older models no matter what company it is. Yes, even Toyota. Even if their stuff is built to last the marketing and business philosophies still apply and they will never endorse a OLD model haha. It's either new or nothing.
@@hariranormal5584 When I got my W126 to a million Km Mercedes told me if anything major ever broke or if the car ever got wrecked they'd fix it for free so you wanna repeat that
I worked as a Lexus Tech for 7 years and im here to tell you that those cars are made to last the test of time in almost every aspect. All you guys are so Leary to push buttons and operate things in fear of them breaking and then shocked when literally everything works besides a power steering issue.
How long do the 3.3L lexus rx330 last? I got 210,000 currently on mine want to know how much longer I'll get out of it and what issues I kight have with it?
@@Sam21998 they're all really good vehicles. can't stress the importance of regular maintenance enough. ive got a 2004 is300 with 270,000 on the clock and you can't feel it idling. change the oil every 3-4k miles and service other fluids once or twice a year depending on my mileage. oil, trans fluid, and monitoring leaks is always prudent. oil change intervals on the fwd vehicles is top of the list. they tend to sludge in the rear valve cover bc the engine tilts back slightly. So, oil change intervals are gonna be your biggest proponent on the 330's. it gets costly if they sludge.
YES!!!! Bring it back to like new condition!! Love it!!! I've had a chance to drive one of these original LS400's when it came out. I was soo jealous of my friend who could afford it. This is one project of yours that I have some history on although just as a wish-i-could-afford car from long ago. thank you for taking this on as a project. thank you.
I just bought a 95 Lexus LS400 with 240,000. Just finished replacing the valve cover gasket and currently getting a new alternator and planning to replace the suspension system piece by piece. I rather do all this than go out and buy a modern day sedan.
The Lexus LS is NOT a boring car, it’s the greatest luxury car ever made, Toyota engines (especially their V8’s), are bulletproof. And for a car that’s done over 1.6 million kilometres, it still runs well.
This '97 LS400 model was the featured car in the first season of HBO's "The Sopranos" --- In fact, Tony Soprano chases down a guy in the pilot episode who owes him money and runs him over with the new black Lexus. An absolutely HILARIOUS scene. Toyota made a very smart decision offering up their premium brand for "product placement" in this super successful series. FYI ! 🚘. 🎬. 🎥. 🎯
I had 3 LS400s and loved them all, I only sold the last one at 340000 miles because Toyota were delisting new parts. Some of the best cars ever made, not boring unless you like the excitement of breaking down.
When I was 17 my boss had a identical Lexus. He got wasted at a party and needed a somebody to drive him home. We got him inside then took the car back to work, eventually. We treated his new car like a rental for a couple hours. We filled drews Lexus with blunt smoke and returned it when it was almost out of gas.
It's funny you mention those gold badges. I used to frequent a shop that did high-end audio. They had an SL500, owned by a jeweler. he was doing his own gold badges for it.
I am blown away that a lexus (toyota product) hasnt rotted out with those miles! Our most current toyota disaster has been with my wifes 2009 highlander (its been a handful since 88k). Its maintained on schedule but now, with 112k, it will no longer pass inspection due to frame rot (even with undercoatings). Im done with toyota (except the 4 runner or land cruiser). May have to check out lexus. With an insane amount of miles this 400 is impressive!
Good, I have a 1991 with the wheels and brakes off of a Series 2 and I love that car. It's on Eibach springs and it handles really well compared to stock. People love to ride in it because it is so smooth and quiet.
I’m not opposed to another car trek but I very much appreciate how much we’ve been able to see of Freddie and friends in builds and not as much of the show setting. I would like more car trek in the future but I think a “tolerance break” wouldn’t be a bad thing
When he says boring, I hope he meant it as a compliment. These old LS cars are amazing. Bulletproof V8. RWD. Luxurious interior. This was the car for doctors, lol. At least it was when I was growing up. These and the Legend.
i have this exact same car at home, same colors, and gold emblems but with LS430 wheels on it, 220k miles and its as smooth as this one is. its my hooptie. needs some love, i keep debating if i want to keep it or not tho. its a second car for me.
Just goes to show, when the Japanese make something to rival the Merc S class, which the LS400 was, they do it well. I doubt that there are many S Classes of the same year on the road with a Million+ miles. What would make it far more interesting is to understand the service history of the car. Whats been changed etc in its lifetime. Other than needing every rubber component replaced underneath, and a little bodywork, shes not bad.
I had a 98 LS400 I've had over 40 cars but that one was easily the most reliable comfortable and cheapest to run. We owned it for 10 years used it daily apart from tyres and service item it cost nothing, we sold it for more than we paid. I miss that car..
Strip the motor to the block. Let's examine every single bearing. Then put it back together with the original internals, but all new bearings, gaskets, rings, and timing set. The old warhorse deserves it.
I stole one of these at a ceiling fan job I was doing a few years back. Wound up offering the guy $800 and he took it. Had to rebuild the ecu and gauge cluster, but turns out he was telling the truth... 121k on the clock. Drove her for about a year, currently parked awaiting a power steering system overhaul, and now I'm wondering about my differential bushings myself LOL but solid car. Even the factory stereo sounds amazing. Blew the sunbleached subwoofer though listening to rtj ;) Msrp in 1995 was $56k
I love all of your content man!🤘🤘 negate the hate that comes from people who expect you to continue what made your mental health issues. Keep up the good work brother!
Im insulted. The LS400 is not boring. The original owners are. But once they get into the hands of 21 year old car enthusiasts, its a whole different story.
So basically this as just a few guys getting together and having a good time. The xar is fine and there's really nothing to be done to it unless you're doing some very cool mods!
Smoke out exhaust is likely power steering idle up valve when it fails will feed power steering fluid through vacuum and radio and climate control is under hood fuse box large square fuses to left of box should be second one up
Japan makes amazingly durable cars. You've got this million mile Lexus and then there's the indestructible Toyota Hilux that was on Top Gear, need I say more.... 😜
This is a great car to restore as I think its earned it, not many cars go a million miles and keep on going. Fully restore it and see if it can do another million.
I owe a 1997 Lexus LS400 Coach Edition with 75k original miles. It looks and runs like new, beautiful Jade color. Thinking of putting it on action to see how much I can get for it since they only made 2600 or something like that of the coach edition.
I've been there, 3 thousand years ago, when we first saw this car in background in one of videos. Didn't expect to finally see something was done to it.
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thats metallica black
Where can I find the link to your friend's chanel?
nah
You'd totally know the only Harvey Danger song lol. Stabbing Westward was pretty rad back in the day you'd know one of their songs too garunteed
Legit street cars channel actually serviced the engine.
Would love to see The Car Care Nut make a book of what´s wrong with it. His restoration of a LS430 was pretty much spotless.
Yes a hundred times. This needs to happen.
Totally !!
This needs to happen. But tavarish should fully strip it for cleaning. AMD had enough doing it one time...
Tavarish should restore it as stock as possible
It would be a great collaboration
So glad it’s getting restored, the car deserves it.
These 1st and 2nd gen LS cars are some of the greatest cars ever made. I sold mine with 320k miles for $500. And the sad part was it was running like new, just an extra car. I’m still kicking myself.
@@YA-ng5yl in my area the 200k ones are still fetching 4-5k 💀
@@tamiwu0346 LA huh? yea ive seen the 180k miles ones for 4k
After those two generations they’re ok but don’t interest me much either
It was actually worth about $750 so I wouldn’t be too sad
This might be the most indestructible luxury car ever made. Definitely deserves a full restoration.
Indeed!!! Took Lexus ten years to develop the LS..
Quality-wise, it 100% crushed the Merc's of the era. I'd be super happy to buy one in decent nick. Like the 300D Merc, it won't die unless you totally neglect it.
Well yes, it's a toyota
@@TheJohn8765 I have a W140 Mercedes, the model this car was meant to compete against directly. It's a fantastic piece of engineering and I like it better than the LS400 strictly because it has a lot more character and frankly the interiors cannot be compared, but as far as reliability goes it's not even close.
@@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg this looks far better than the W140 inside and out
Tavarish bro i been a fan for years now and let me tell you, your content has only gotten better over the years.
You should do a restoration for the suspension/body/interior. After what this car's been through, it truly deserves it.
All new rubber and bushes new shocks n Springs too and it will drive like new
The LS400 was my favorite car of all the cars I have owned since I passed my driving test (first time) in 1975. I exchanged my crysler grand Cherokee for it. I have been driving lexus ever since. Unfortunately due to the side effects of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy neck and throat cancer I haven't been able to drive. I love that you are going to save it. I have been following your RUclips channel for a long time and your enthusiasm is infectious. Looking forward to seeing the final result. I live in the UK but I seem to be more connected to the US since I was 17 and all being well I will be celebrating my 70th birthday on 8th October 2025 in New York and your welcome to come and have a beer. In the meantime, best wishes and stay safe J.
All the best!
40:50 that's Metallicas Black album, released in 1991, it's a true classic and to some fans, it's the best there is.
It's actual name is "Metallica" it's their self-named album. But yeah, it's commonly called "The Black Album" to avoid confusion.
Hands down Master of puppets is thee best Metallica album!,,, 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
They went to my high school 😊 Downey High, in Downey, California. Also Karen Carpenter went to Downey.
“If you guys had smellovision it would be demonetized” is the nastiest description of a stench I’ve heard in my life 😂😂😂😂that shit had me dying
PLEASE take this to the car care nut, he loves working on these lexus and he is very passionate and keeps everything OEM and correct
Just passed 170000 miles on my 2000 LS400 and going strong. I absolutely LOVE this car and I’m hyped to see you restore the iconic Million Mile Lexus LS.
Peace Freddy.
1UZ for life.☝🏼
Of course we want to see what's inside. Don't just replace bushings and stuff. Make this car perfect inside and out.
that's a toyota, probably only needs bushings and some stuff😅
Lexus should sponsor this build 👍👍
Lexus should give him a new car 😂
Matt said he reached out to Lexus about the car and they basically didn’t care.
They should, but they won't even sponsor the bad dashboards, ABS units, or timing chain tensioner in the LS, their most expensive car
@@JustinSeara Why would they. Every manufactures won't endorse or promote their older models no matter what company it is. Yes, even Toyota. Even if their stuff is built to last the marketing and business philosophies still apply and they will never endorse a OLD model haha.
It's either new or nothing.
@@hariranormal5584 When I got my W126 to a million Km Mercedes told me if anything major ever broke or if the car ever got wrecked they'd fix it for free so you wanna repeat that
I worked as a Lexus Tech for 7 years and im here to tell you that those cars are made to last the test of time in almost every aspect. All you guys are so Leary to push buttons and operate things in fear of them breaking and then shocked when literally everything works besides a power steering issue.
How long do the 3.3L lexus rx330 last? I got 210,000 currently on mine want to know how much longer I'll get out of it and what issues I kight have with it?
@@Sam21998 they're all really good vehicles. can't stress the importance of regular maintenance enough. ive got a 2004 is300 with 270,000 on the clock and you can't feel it idling. change the oil every 3-4k miles and service other fluids once or twice a year depending on my mileage. oil, trans fluid, and monitoring leaks is always prudent. oil change intervals on the fwd vehicles is top of the list. they tend to sludge in the rear valve cover bc the engine tilts back slightly. So, oil change intervals are gonna be your biggest proponent on the 330's. it gets costly if they sludge.
I hope my 2007 Accord makes it that far. Currently at 663,000 miles and climbing, original engine and trans and running great.
YES!!!! Bring it back to like new condition!! Love it!!! I've had a chance to drive one of these original LS400's when it came out. I was soo jealous of my friend who could afford it. This is one project of yours that I have some history on although just as a wish-i-could-afford car from long ago. thank you for taking this on as a project. thank you.
Thanks for supporting Jack and generously giving him the Supra and also the Noble! you're a great guy and obviously a great friend 🤙
You need to get a crossover with the Car Care Nut!!!
Now that's what I call Christmas light dash. I got them all out on my 95 Trans Am flood car that sat for 10 years... but it took a year.
Still have my 98' ls400 with 301,288k miles. Still going ,not burning oil and still run cold with heater and AC🤌🏿
"Like a German getting the wrong order on their fast food" 🤣 15:42 brilliant!
I just bought a 95 Lexus LS400 with 240,000. Just finished replacing the valve cover gasket and currently getting a new alternator and planning to replace the suspension system piece by piece. I rather do all this than go out and buy a modern day sedan.
So glad you are restoring this car I absolutely love my 97 ls400
I still miss my LS400 and I wish I'd know about the gold badges before I scrapped it.
Right, gold badges said it all back then, including Acuras of same yrs
They are like 25 bucks
It’s the Black Album!🤘
This one was MADE for ME! Super stoked on this one!
The Lexus LS is NOT a boring car, it’s the greatest luxury car ever made, Toyota engines (especially their V8’s), are bulletproof.
And for a car that’s done over 1.6 million kilometres, it still runs well.
As someone who has one, it is a pretty boring car but the lore and build quality is pretty fun to experience
All that yapping for a boring car
@@Wonderlaust
If boring means reliable, I’ll take a Toyota/Lexus any day of the week.
Where’s Sue? ‘SUUUUUUUE’
not in Florida
England
YAY! These special high mileage cars deserve the classy retirement of a full restoration
Love to see this thing restored!
No clickbait here, he wasn't scammed, that's why I like the channel
Linkin Park Hybrid Theory??????
Ohhh, forget it... I am IN!!!!
I can’t wait to see what Michael Elsea does with this!! 👏
I love the Mt. Washington sticker! I drove up that in the dark once. It was nuts.
Im from sa im running 1uzfe lexus in my hilux for 15years now no problems💪💪👌
IS THAT MATT FARASH'S MILLION MILE LEXUS!?!?
yes 🎉
There is only 1....
This has to be Matt Farah's Million Mile Lexus
This finally is Matt Farah’s million mile Lexus
Definitely take it to car care Nut ! That would be awesome!
I saw the title and thought this would be a cool video. I was wrong the video was F N awesome
This '97 LS400 model was the featured car in the first season of HBO's "The Sopranos" --- In fact, Tony Soprano chases down a guy in the pilot episode who owes him money and runs him over with the new black Lexus. An absolutely HILARIOUS scene. Toyota made a very smart decision offering up their premium brand for "product placement" in this super successful series. FYI ! 🚘. 🎬. 🎥. 🎯
I had 3 LS400s and loved them all, I only sold the last one at 340000 miles because Toyota were delisting new parts. Some of the best cars ever made, not boring unless you like the excitement of breaking down.
I have a 1998. Bought it with 180k miles. Now has 250k. Been through a couple alternators but never left me stranded or unable to find parts.
Great work restoring it! ❤Lexus
Lexus should be the brand that gets a high dollar price tag
I had same model year....207 Thousand Miles of Pure Driving Pleasure.... Fabulous Car.
Black album. This is basically my CD collection right there
Been waiting forever for this video!!
When I was 17 my boss had a identical Lexus. He got wasted at a party and needed a somebody to drive him home. We got him inside then took the car back to work, eventually. We treated his new car like a rental for a couple hours. We filled drews Lexus with blunt smoke and returned it when it was almost out of gas.
Loving the 40-50 min long content bro 🫡
Freddie was gaining back the love of Lexus fans, and then he roasted the rear tires on the LS.
I’ve been waiting for this thing to get restored for so longggg. Finally it’s happening!!!😌😌😌
It's funny you mention those gold badges. I used to frequent a shop that did high-end audio. They had an SL500, owned by a jeweler. he was doing his own gold badges for it.
I think Harvey Danger did that song called Flagpole Sitter, "I'm not sick but I'm not well..." beginning of chorus
Flagpole sitta, not sitter 1
This is inspiring me to save my 341k 2001 LS430!
Yes!!!! Love this content man!!
4:29 Jack's perfectly chillin back there on that Turd Tank LOL!
Shoutout from the uk 🇬🇧 hope you are all well ❤
How do 😂
I’m very confused. Is this new guy working on this car at Freddys shop and he’s commuting from Alabama? What’s going on here???
@@Chaser2on my way back to Alabama with it to do the body work at my shop 😁
I never thought I'd hear a car guy from Birmingham. I live in Birmingham and knowing there are other car peeps in my town gives me hope!
Car guys EVERYWHERE in all ages lol, you’d be surprised
Why do people call this car boring like you got one of the best v8s that sound amaying its rwd and one of the best looking sedans
People aren't too bright, that's why.
I want OG titles back
"I bought the WORLD CHEAPEST Lexus Ever in Florida"
It's about time! The lexus deserves better than dumped in a back lot.
I am blown away that a lexus (toyota product) hasnt rotted out with those miles!
Our most current toyota disaster has been with my wifes 2009 highlander (its been a handful since 88k).
Its maintained on schedule but now, with 112k, it will no longer pass inspection due to frame rot (even with undercoatings).
Im done with toyota (except the 4 runner or land cruiser).
May have to check out lexus.
With an insane amount of miles this 400 is impressive!
Toyota (Lexus), probably the most reliable car in THE WORLD!
So this is Matt Farah's Million Mile Lexus. For real this time
Good, I have a 1991 with the wheels and brakes off of a Series 2 and I love that car. It's on Eibach springs and it handles really well compared to stock. People love to ride in it because it is so smooth and quiet.
A true man of culture with those cds
Are you 3 doing another CarTrek ?? Everyone would love another season
Not everyone would.
@@Saurion1 troll
I’m not opposed to another car trek but I very much appreciate how much we’ve been able to see of Freddie and friends in builds and not as much of the show setting. I would like more car trek in the future but I think a “tolerance break” wouldn’t be a bad thing
3grand max
Everyone is bored of out of pocket, car challenges? 😮😮😮
This LS400 does not get enough attention, I have a 1990 LS400 with almost 300k miles.
When he says boring, I hope he meant it as a compliment.
These old LS cars are amazing. Bulletproof V8. RWD. Luxurious interior.
This was the car for doctors, lol. At least it was when I was growing up.
These and the Legend.
@@axelfoley1406fr, back when you bought a sedan to be respected.
i have this exact same car at home, same colors, and gold emblems but with LS430 wheels on it, 220k miles and its as smooth as this one is. its my hooptie. needs some love, i keep debating if i want to keep it or not tho. its a second car for me.
That's amazing can't wait to see it live on
Keep the real gold theme going
Just goes to show, when the Japanese make something to rival the Merc S class, which the LS400 was, they do it well. I doubt that there are many S Classes of the same year on the road with a Million+ miles.
What would make it far more interesting is to understand the service history of the car. Whats been changed etc in its lifetime. Other than needing every rubber component replaced underneath, and a little bodywork, shes not bad.
I had a 98 LS400 I've had over 40 cars but that one was easily the most reliable comfortable and cheapest to run. We owned it for 10 years used it daily apart from tyres and service item it cost nothing, we sold it for more than we paid. I miss that car..
About damn time Freddy! I saw this car in person at Monterey Car Week in 2018, and have always wanted to see it live on!
Strip the motor to the block. Let's examine every single bearing. Then put it back together with the original internals, but all new bearings, gaskets, rings, and timing set. The old warhorse deserves it.
I'd leave the engine be. Nothing wrong with it. There's plenty of other components to fix
I stole one of these at a ceiling fan job I was doing a few years back. Wound up offering the guy $800 and he took it. Had to rebuild the ecu and gauge cluster, but turns out he was telling the truth... 121k on the clock. Drove her for about a year, currently parked awaiting a power steering system overhaul, and now I'm wondering about my differential bushings myself LOL but solid car. Even the factory stereo sounds amazing. Blew the sunbleached subwoofer though listening to rtj ;)
Msrp in 1995 was $56k
I have a GS430 2001 with almost 200,000 on it and it’s still run almost like the day. I got it 15 years ago I can’t say enough about an amazing car🎉
I've been waiting for this video! I hope you add a little style to it. Maybe an OEM+. But a little Tavarish flare.
I love all of your content man!🤘🤘 negate the hate that comes from people who expect you to continue what made your mental health issues. Keep up the good work brother!
Im insulted. The LS400 is not boring. The original owners are. But once they get into the hands of 21 year old car enthusiasts, its a whole different story.
Do a full restoration! I have a 92 that has 156k and it still runs like a dream,I’m working on getting the A/C fixed.
So basically this as just a few guys getting together and having a good time. The xar is fine and there's really nothing to be done to it unless you're doing some very cool mods!
Smoke out exhaust is likely power steering idle up valve when it fails will feed power steering fluid through vacuum and radio and climate control is under hood fuse box large square fuses to left of box should be second one up
The enter sandman song is on the self titled Metallica album.
that's 23:15 stock exhaust there. 1uz sound good with 2.75 with x pipe. trust me bro
Love how a Lexus at a million miles behaves like the average American or German car at 150k.
Most of us who knows cars, would rather buy a 1.6 million kilometre Lexus than a new Range Rover
Exactly Range Rovers and European cars in general are unreliable money pits, you can’t beat Toyota/Lexus.
Jack is taking a field trip on this one... He is enjoying so much!
Glad to see this one back.
Lovely car Freddy,plenty miles rite there,interesting restoration!👀👀🤔💪🤟🤝
Japan makes amazingly durable cars. You've got this million mile Lexus and then there's the indestructible Toyota Hilux that was on Top Gear, need I say more.... 😜
Gauges likely just need new stepper motors and the grounds to be checked. Should be a fairly easy swap on the stepper motors.
The shafts need to be re-lubed. Smacking the top of the dash while at speed should free them. Very common issue.
I can't wait to see the series on this car, being I drive a 08 gx470 with 230k miles on it and would drive it cross country tomorrow.
The fact that they don't immediately recognize the Black Album blows my mind.
NOCO is a great jump box. I have a GB 70. Never fails.
This is a great car to restore as I think its earned it, not many cars go a million miles and keep on going. Fully restore it and see if it can do another million.
thats a 1UZFE V8 POWER PLANT, 1M MILES IS EASY FOR THESE, TURBO OR BLOWER WONT HURT IT IF OVERHALD RIGHT
I owe a 1997 Lexus LS400 Coach Edition with 75k original miles. It looks and runs like new, beautiful Jade color. Thinking of putting it on action to see how much I can get for it since they only made 2600 or something like that of the coach edition.
Thats a killer cd collection dude!
the hole @ 19:32 looks suspiciously like a forklift stab wound
You can't kill these cars. I towed around 20 cars, 60 miles with a rx350.
How did you like your rx350? I got a rx330 with 210,000 miles
I've been there, 3 thousand years ago, when we first saw this car in background in one of videos. Didn't expect to finally see something was done to it.