Would be nice if you mention cost of the car , Parts and labour to restore , and was it good on ROI @ end of SERIES ,Please? I'm sure I'm not the only one 🤔
You are absolutely right that Toyota does not build them like this at all anymore. I had a friend who had a 1996 Lexus 400,Dealer Serviced and màintained, for over 12 years.
Did he work on your car? How do you know he’s honest? Many of them very knowledgeable BUT many of them treat you like you, especially women, have zero knowledge of the car and rip you off and they are very knowledgeable too.
@@champtech8755 because in the social media age, if you just look at someone in the wrong direction, you'll hear a complaint. I've never read anything bad about this guy and its not hard these days to hear "bad reviews". You know his shops name, look up the google reviews. Don't just be a negative nancy while being out of context and generalize everything. In case you can't comprehend what context is, we are talking about this mechanic, not the industry as a whole as you are suggesting. If I based all the comments on the internet off yours, the world will look very grim too.
TCCN cracks me up when he sees a panel not lining up and then goes “that’s ok, ok” When you can tell it’s killing him inside. 😂That’s a perfectionist for you.
to my untrained eye nearly everything that upset him wouldn't have even been perceived by me... This is the kind of guy I would love to have access to. he seems to care so much about every aspect. definitely getting some perfectionist vibes. It's inspiring to see someone who has so much passion for his craft/trade
Yea, Agree totally. Recently got the "Celsior" variant 03 facelift. Sooo Smooth. Changed airsuspension too, So worth it. Its a Joy :D (except when i had to replace the air struts)
What I like about AMD is what I like about him when he says he does something right he does something he wants to get rid of all the I am totally with him on this my 67 Camaro and it was hacked up so bad I'm now having to fix it all myself , so I know what AMD is going through on this car that he is fixing like what I'm doing on my car all original parts .
Well I shall be dead by the time this project car reaches 1,000,000 miles. It has 372,000 miles to go and that will take 10 years even if the car does 100 miles 7 days a week 52 weeks of the year.
This car belongs in the museum, 628,000 miles is the most impressive car I’ve ever heard of! Toyota is known for their quality, go Toyota! And great job remodel the car!
You don't often see good quality videos of the mechanic themselves buying the vehicle to fix up. Very satisfying to watch- can't wait to see this get fixed up
A car lasting 600k+ miles, even with impeccable maintenance, is very impressive. What makes this car so special is that it lasted that long with a SKETCHY service history! It's a tad bittersweet because this is a level of robustness that very few modern vehicles can match thanks their insane complexity, probably even from Toyota/Lexus.
Not really lol.. a lot of cars of a lot of brands will last ages with "impeccable" maintenance and this one has definitely had good maintenance anyways. Literally half the parts have been replaced and anything that hasn't is breaking or broken. The crazy thing is the lack of rust, most jap cars are rotting apart in half the miles.
My 90 year old mom still drives her '01 LS430 with the Ultra Luxury package in the spring/summer/fall. It's only got 107k miles on it. The problem with these cars is that they tend to put all others to shame. The build quality on these is perfect.
@@rogerfroud300 An EV could go that mileage but none will be manufactured to do so. EVs, sadly, will become the iPhones of the automotive industry and will be remotely shut down by the manufacturer forcing you into another one.
I truly appreciate your "if you're going to fix it fix everything and fix it right" approach. In a perfect world, every mechanic took that attitude, and every car owner would stop asking for half-assed repairs and actually had the money spend the money to get it fixed right.
Man you are being hard on this thing it has 600,000 miles on it and it doesn't look like a pile of sheet metal held together by duct tape. That's pretty impressive regardless of how many hacks occurred in the engine to keep it going. you are analyzing it like it's 100,000 mile car.
I will thoroughly enjoy watching you nurse this car back to perfect health! Loved it when you pet the squeaky rear passenger door after opening! The LS knows it's in good hands now!
It already has 600000 miles and still drives. I think it was maintained pretty well. Sure not by his standards but nevertheless. I think it's a perfect car for you! My 01 ls 430 with 170k miles is about the same and even worse, the interior is mint though. Not a bad purchase.
I have an 04 LS 301,000. Black cherry pearl. Runs like new. V8 smooth as ever. Currently at Lexus body shop for new rear bumper from a hit and run. I'm gonna try for 500,000 miles.
Remember, he has his own shop (he's his own boss). I'm pretty sure he couldn't have been nearly as much a perfectionist while working for dealerships, but still would have been at the top of the list of good mechanics.
In 2014, I bought a 2004 with a 192k miles on it and drove it for another 16k over 2 years. What a fantastic car. I replaced the radiator myself and replaced a faulty ride height sensor with one off a Prius. The engine is butter and the suspension was great. All of the electrics worked perfectly as well. I kick myself for selling it because I wanted something more "fun."
Bought an 05 ML LS430 due to your constant praise about the 3uzfe 108k on the dash and i enjoy driving it more than my ‘23 es350 ultra luxury. That V8 is sublime.
Yeah, always nice to have a rich douche who gets even richer making people think buying junk is cute and funny when in reality, those situations financially ruin the average person, while Hoovie makes money hand over fist on it. 🤷♀️🤡🤦
@@tonymontana897 *Nah. Depends on your definition of "rich". Upfront it's a measly 5 large. Don't need to be rich to write that check. What comes next is a matter of time, dedication and funds allocation. Cheers!*
I also owned a 2001 Lexus LS 430. One of my favorite cars. Was so reliable, smooth and ran like new with absolutely no rattles (@150k miles) before I traded it (I wish I never got rid of it).
This is going to make a great series. I would like to see you put a scanner on it and see what the story it tells us on the operating condition. Thanks Mike from Nebraska.
My dad owns 2000 Land Cruiser. It rolls over 560k miles. It's still solid. Nothing seriously changed. Just a couple of top off oil and replace some spark plugs..... I can't wait one day, LC300 comes back North America.
What services does the TCCN recommend for a 15 Prius with 120k miles? The owners manual says one thing but I rather take advice from the expert, Thanks.
This is awesome!! I thought my 304,000 mile 2003 LS430 was doing good, lol!! I am so happy you are doing this and am super excited to come along on your pursuit of perfection!! Good work!!
I have a 2004 LS 430 that my wife and I had planned to drive into the ground. One owner, like this one, out of Santa Barbara with meticulous service history. Unofrtunately, she was involved in a hit and run and they wanted to total the vehicle out because of a bumper cover and fender that needed to be replaced. A little back and forth with the insurance company and they finally decided that it's worth more than they originally determined and it is no longer a total loss! We are in the process of getting it repaired and can't wait to have it back. It has 170K miles on it and clearly has a ton of life left in it. Our plan to drive it into the ground lives on! I will be following your videos on this LS 430 very very closely.
Good for you for having the back and forth with the insurance company. Most people probably just give up and go along, figuring "what chance do I have to change the insurance company's decision?" There are decent, reasonable people everywhere, even in the much maligned insurance business.
Looking forward to see how this turns out. I own a 2003 SC 430 and a 2010 ES 350. Purchased in part because I watch this channel. For us Canadians, your LS is already in the 1,000,000 club (km)….. Good Luck! and thanks for the great content!
Love your honest channel BUD! Im ex-machanic and work at home helping friends/family fixing there cars for cheap. Overpriced OEM parts only if you have lots of cash! Most of us on tight budget. There are good non-OEM parts if you know how to find them for alot less $$$, but most people dont.
AMD, love that you are saving another LS! Looking forward to seeing this LS make it to 1M miles! @DougDeMuro would love to see you talk about this on your channel
Very excited for this series! I watched this auction on Cars & Bids and there were several in the comments that were speculating you were the winner of this - and I'm glad that was the case! I'm a long time LS400/LS430 owner so I'm certainly going to be enjoying this series thoroughly. Try to get that odomoter to match your subscriber count!
I am absolutely looking forward to this series. I love the way you explain everything I've been in the car business my whole life I'm 60 years old. Really enjoy your stuff keep up the good work
Great to see this future classic go to someone who understands them and can bring them back. I'm doing the same with an '04 GX that was one more bad owner away from the scrap yard.
This man goes through this vehicle like a doctor walking through diagnosing everything top to bottom front to back. Down to if the parts are oem spec or not.. I LOVE IT!. as a fellow lexus lover(04 LS430 UL) i will be restoring and maintaining mine with oem parts as well.
This is amazing that a vehicle has that many miles on it in this day and age and is still running. Even though the car has problems, the undercarriage has no rust which means you have a good foundation to work on. Hope you get many good years of driving out of it since you want to take it to Million miles.
My grandfather once owned a Lexus in that exact same spec. Had me thinking it may be his until you said lexus of bellevue. A body shop messed up the electronics and he ended up selling it to the dealer. Very comfortable and enjoyable car. One of the best Lexus models ever made.
Please make this show room floor ready again! I would adore every minute watching you make this car perfect and get it appraised as if it were new! This is a truly amazing buy and I cannot be more thankful we have CCN to make videos of it!
AMD, I'm feeling your pain. I just got an '06 Avalon XLS with 125,000 miles. I got to see it and drive it, scanned it with my Ancel DIY scanner. Plastic covers missing retainers, no spare tire, no Cruise control. But starts, runs and drives nicely. Plugs were all used up but when I went to change them I found some hack had broken the connectors and so RTV'd them on the coils. Got that done, new clock spring fixed the Cruise found a tire. Suspension is good, power steering pump leaks. Must do motor mounts next. I love it, but it's a bear.
wow I went and looked at its carfax history and it is an impressive vehicle. one of the highest mileage cars I have ever seen. It was in an accident when it had around 100k miles on it but airbags did not deploy. D&S autocare in washington did the majority of the work on that car.
Testament to the quality of Lexus back then. That it has lasted this long AMD in spite of all the hack jobs that they have done to it . Looking forward to you bringing it back to life !
Great idea! I used to live in the PNW and actually bought a GX from Lexus of Bellevue. Anyway, my boss back in the early 2000s told me WA was a car person's paradise as the mild winters and rain and lack of salt made it so they don't rot or rust. I did see a lot of classic cars as daily drivers there, many diesel Mercedes and old Datsuns and Subarus. I heard they started salting the roads after 'snowmageddon' so maybe this old tale no longer applies. It was definitely worth it to get XPEL or 3M PPF to protect from those rock chips up there as some folks kept their snow tires or studs on in the summer and tore up the roads.
I have a 05 LS430. I had the same thing happen with the snapped license plate screws. However, I did not resort to drilling holes in the lower section but for the meantime I have my plate mounted with a magnetic dealer plate frame. Excited to see you making content with this car!
Not all aftermarket parts are junk. I've done my brakes with Brembo parts, for instance, and they are good quality. There are also aftermarket parts identical with the OEM, just w/o the logo and w/o the premium price tag. And with old cars, many times you get what you can find...
I impulse got a 2010 Lexus IS250 with 274000 miles the owner change the oil every 3000 miles, a little over kill but the engine looks 90% clean almost brand new.
For lack of a better way to describe it, this channel is above and beyond Doug De Hoovie, what’s his face and the rest of the hypemasters. It’s rare to find a guy this calm and collected like car 🚘🔧 care 🌰. Folks, may the Lord bless him and keep him.
Let’s gooo! Inherited a “sickly” neglected 02 (but only 120k miles) and did the timing belt using your other 430 video. Going to keep eyeballs on this project.
This car couldn't have found a better home than with the TCCN. This car will be given a second lease on life and I'm excited to see all these things fixed on it so it will run and drive like new.
I own two LS 430's, an 03' and an 04" ( I Have owned 5 in total LS 430's) the ones I own now both at 65K miles each, I had all the newer models LS460 and LS500-crap of a car! I just finally gave up and went back to the old school 01'-06" models which are bank vaults.......they just do not make them like they used to. I love driving these cars every day and alternate between the two to keep the miles the same. I saw the car you bought as the 600K miles caught my eye and I thought it still was a very nice looking car, great buy! Love your videos!
This is the kind of car I would love as a DIY project. Seriously, nothing super major bad with it. If the transmission does go out then yeah, that will be an expense but man, it's clean. For you Ahmed, should be no trouble at all getting it back perfect.
I’ve seen worse. I have no doubt you’ll get it sorted out. On the transmission not being happy cold, I recently had that issue with a Nissan Xterra a fixed for my son’s girlfriend. It wouldn’t engage drive when cold, you had to pull it into low, then it would go and shifted normally. I replaced the fluid in the pan and added some marvel mystery oil, then drove it for a couple days. It now shifts perfectly, goes in drive immediately when cold.
I'm looking forward watching the rest of this project and that's very correct that they do not produce any more good quality vehicles. I'm sure you will do it perfect as a good man and mechanic.
I am SO glad to see you taking care of this car the way it should be done! I bought a 05 LS 430 and loved it so much we gave it to our daughter.. In OUR relentless pursuit of perfection I replaced it with an 04 UL 430 with slightly higher miles, but with the 'saddle' interior and black exterior.... I replaced the timing belt and a few other things but I am also wanting this car in 'tip top' shape for my wife. I will be contacting you regarding getting the car to you for a complete inspection and what have you.. Probably be taking a short vacation your way soon... ! It'll be worth the 8 hour drive to come see you!!!
Very nice AMD! I saw this one on sale too! I did maintenance to my sisters and brother in law’s 2002 Corolla, 2006 ES330 and 2003 Sequoia. They’re out of Seattle and I could not believe how clean every bolt looked! Also your seats great for that many miles! It’s highway miles indeed
As soon as you said 600k + miles I knew it was LS430 which you have brought up that it was approved or certified for an Aviation Engine which screams reliability. And the LS400 has been done so really like this and idea that it will still be pristine at a million miles 👍🏻 My 07 sc430 is my favorite car I’ve ever had and like you say only genuine parts and it’s flawless LIFE IS GOOD 🤙🏻
It could have been a gs430? My 06 is a tank and an awesome running car today. Good maintenance goes a long way. I have owned it for its 240k and maintained it after its warranty ended. Gs430s are just as awesome as ls430s, especially if you want sportiness.
I wish you were by my side now when I am having some trouble with my 2018 Camry Hybrid LE 135k. I am even considering traveling up to Chicago to you from New York City.
You have gotten me into so much trouble with my wife…I have a mechanic shop in my garage right now. Just wait to save for a max jax and I am complete. I do all routine maintenance on my cars because of you. 😂
I'm really excited to see updates on this car and follow its progress. Should be a great series. If anyone can get this car to a million miles it will be CCN.
I had the first sedan Lexus when it was rolled out, exactly like that used it for a few years gave it to my sister and hubby who is a mechanic and they used it for more years till they sold it. No big issues they said. They just got tired of it. My hubby then bought me a brand new 2003 GX470 SUV. As a retired senior in 2023, I’m still using my SUV and it still feels comfy and functioning flawlessly like it did the first day, well considering it’s only 200k mileage. So maybe I’m just scratching the surface with it? Lexus is brand for life.
You are so good with these cars or engine reviews, I was busy doing my thing when YT suggested your video and you made it so interesting that I spent the next hour watching - I'm subscribing!
Very cool. These are wonderful cars and I have no doubt you'll do what's needed to refresh this great example. I'm looking forward to hitting 600,000 miles on my '01 4Runner next year. Currently at 577,200 miles, with all maintenance & repairs by me since the day I purchased it new. 👍🏻
Great video. As someone who has owned many high mileage vehicles, none of the issues on that car would scare me. I would do exactly what your doing and drive 'er. For what you likely paid for it, you'll get your money out of it.
I bought a 2010 Matrix for my teen age boys from a buddy who was offered $250 from the Hyundai dealer on a trade. 430,000 km. Passed safety after a set of tires and front brakes. Every service from new was done at the Toyota dealer. We are happy so far.
I’m working on a 96 Avalon 160k I’ve got her pretty close to new again. I had to put a new sound system and fill the a/c, I have to do something about drivers rear power window and moon roof. Engine and power train are excellent. Also I needed inner and outer toe rods and tires. But she rides like a dream now.
This will be an awesome series, we'll have to start calling Amd Hoovie 2. 😁 The big plus for this LS is that it didn't live in the rust belt. Remember folks, OEM parts is the only way to go. Seeing that aftermarket oil filter made me cringe thinking the oil change was probably done at the Jiffy Lube. 🤮Looking forward to my appointment at your shop next week! 18 Lexus owner here never driven in the winter.
Oem parts are NOT the way to go alot of the time for alot of reasons, some being aftermarket sometimes fixes weak or badly designed original parts. Also, some cars simply don't require a part 3 times the cost of aftermarket for the car to work or be safe. Not including that some oem parts are just outright scams that cost more than the value of the car.
@@J_h_420it depends honestly, my window motor went out on my 97 tacoma a while back. Check pricing on a oem Denso unit and price was over $400 for the motor alone. Ended up ordering a regulator and motor combo from RockAuto (picked the Aisin brand) for about $50. 6 months later still works great.
"fight with the seats" ?!! ? 22-yo car, 630k miles and you expect it to be pristine? Where's the logic in that? The car is a gem the way it is. It could easily drive 300k+ more
Looking very forward to seeing the progress on this one! Thanks for doing what you do, I really enjoy your videos, and I don't even own a Toyota (but I have, and will again). Your work ethic and approach transcend the brand of the car you're working on.
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Find part 2 of this series here
Fixing EVERY THING Wrong With My 600,000 Mile Lexus! Starting from the Back
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How much did you pay??????????????????????????????
Lol total impulse buy. You are a national treasure
Are you going to cost out labour and parts? Or is it just "magically" going to make it to a million miles because you spent $25K on it.
Would be nice if you mention cost of the car , Parts and labour to restore , and was it good on ROI @ end of SERIES ,Please? I'm sure I'm not the only one 🤔
You are absolutely right that Toyota does not build them like this at all anymore. I had a friend who had a 1996 Lexus 400,Dealer Serviced and màintained, for over 12 years.
This guy is everyone's dream local mechanic. He's definitely a class act. Cares, knowledgeable, and an honest guy.
Did he work on your car? How do you know he’s honest? Many of them very knowledgeable BUT many of them treat you like you, especially women, have zero knowledge of the car and rip you off and they are very knowledgeable too.
Sounds more like he likes to hear himself talk.
He thinks Somotomo tires are generic and repeats himself constantly w/ little depth.
Yep, him and the car wizard.
@@champtech8755 because in the social media age, if you just look at someone in the wrong direction, you'll hear a complaint. I've never read anything bad about this guy and its not hard these days to hear "bad reviews". You know his shops name, look up the google reviews. Don't just be a negative nancy while being out of context and generalize everything. In case you can't comprehend what context is, we are talking about this mechanic, not the industry as a whole as you are suggesting. If I based all the comments on the internet off yours, the world will look very grim too.
I agree. I would bring my cars to him no doubt. My local guy is pretty good too
TCCN cracks me up when he sees a panel not lining up and then goes “that’s ok, ok” When you can tell it’s killing him inside. 😂That’s a perfectionist for you.
Yep and his videos are literally THERAPY for the rest of us perfectionists 🥰
Thought i saw a tear in his eye
He’s in essence comforting himself saying “don’t worry, it’s gunna be okay” 😂
"Well that's interesting"
'its ok.' = so not ok
I think you picked the perfect car for your channel. We can all learn a lot from this project. I'll definitely be here for this journey.
100 percent. I’d watch every single video!!
@@wwjoshdew agree
Project Car Guntlet shoot out throw down.
I would love to watch 15-20 videos on making this perfect!
Ok looking forward for more videos about this car.
to my untrained eye nearly everything that upset him wouldn't have even been perceived by me... This is the kind of guy I would love to have access to. he seems to care so much about every aspect. definitely getting some perfectionist vibes. It's inspiring to see someone who has so much passion for his craft/trade
Well said!
Agreed. He says the interior is “filthy”, but for over 600K miles it looks pretty clean to me!
I absolutely cannot wait to see how this goes. The third-generation LS is my favourite Lexus of all time.
Yea, Agree totally.
Recently got the "Celsior" variant 03 facelift.
Sooo Smooth. Changed airsuspension too, So worth it. Its a Joy :D (except when i had to replace the air struts)
What I like about AMD is what I like about him when he says he does something right he does something he wants to get rid of all the I am totally with him on this my 67 Camaro and it was hacked up so bad I'm now having to fix it all myself , so I know what AMD is going through on this car that he is fixing like what I'm doing on my car all original parts .
Well I shall be dead by the time this project car reaches 1,000,000 miles. It has 372,000 miles to go and that will take 10 years
even if the car does 100 miles 7 days a week 52 weeks of the year.
@@garymeredith2441 67 Camaro . Beautiful car. Kudos to you for taking care of it. It'll be almost better than new when you've gone thru it.
@@VeryOldSaintMaybe YT will have run out of cash for him by the time 1,000,000 Miles comes around.🤔😪🤑
This car belongs in the museum, 628,000 miles is the most impressive car I’ve ever heard of! Toyota is known for their quality, go Toyota! And great job remodel the car!
It’s not that uncommon. There are documented million mile tundras with 2uzfe
You don't often see good quality videos of the mechanic themselves buying the vehicle to fix up. Very satisfying to watch- can't wait to see this get fixed up
A car lasting 600k+ miles, even with impeccable maintenance, is very impressive. What makes this car so special is that it lasted that long with a SKETCHY service history! It's a tad bittersweet because this is a level of robustness that very few modern vehicles can match thanks their insane complexity, probably even from Toyota/Lexus.
That’s why I am a life long Toyota buyer. My 2001 4Runner turned over 400,000 miles and it still runs good.
I have a 2001 Lexus LX470 367,0000 miles starts, runs, stops like it should.
Not really lol.. a lot of cars of a lot of brands will last ages with "impeccable" maintenance and this one has definitely had good maintenance anyways. Literally half the parts have been replaced and anything that hasn't is breaking or broken. The crazy thing is the lack of rust, most jap cars are rotting apart in half the miles.
The transmission was replaced or rebuilt at least once. Not exactly sketchy maintenance.
Oh wow I saw that car on auction, I dropped out after it hit $4k. I’m sooooo glad you bought it!!!!! $4400 was a steal
He shoulda mentioned the cost, Then we could follow the investment as it goes on.
Thanks for dropping the price in the comments lol
@@2URLex oops sorry
@@christophermartin972 no need to apologize I appreciate the clarity lol it is a steal.
@@2URLex I was a buyer up to $4k. Once it passed $4k I bailed. It’s on cars and bids still, you can see recent sales of LS 430’s
My 90 year old mom still drives her '01 LS430 with the Ultra Luxury package in the spring/summer/fall. It's only got 107k miles on it. The problem with these cars is that they tend to put all others to shame. The build quality on these is perfect.
At least we know one thing is for sure, with 628k miles it must have been a pretty damn good car at some point!
....and evidently very well maintained.
Pretty soon, we'll be seeing the majority of EVs doing this sort of mileage.
@@rogerfroud300 they’ll be subscription based like phones. Just upgrade every couple years to a newer ev.
@Roger Froud nope....ev's wont last that long. A well maintained car like this outlives any modern car ev's included.
@@rogerfroud300 An EV could go that mileage but none will be manufactured to do so. EVs, sadly, will become the iPhones of the automotive industry and will be remotely shut down by the manufacturer forcing you into another one.
I truly appreciate your "if you're going to fix it fix everything and fix it right" approach. In a perfect world, every mechanic took that attitude, and every car owner would stop asking for half-assed repairs and actually had the money spend the money to get it fixed right.
You’re one of the very few people I have ZERO CONCERN about being able to get this car dialed in.
No one cares what you think.
Man you are being hard on this thing it has 600,000 miles on it and it doesn't look like a pile of sheet metal held together by duct tape. That's pretty impressive regardless of how many hacks occurred in the engine to keep it going. you are analyzing it like it's 100,000 mile car.
I will thoroughly enjoy watching you nurse this car back to perfect health! Loved it when you pet the squeaky rear passenger door after opening! The LS knows it's in good hands now!
It already has 600000 miles and still drives. I think it was maintained pretty well. Sure not by his standards but nevertheless. I think it's a perfect car for you! My 01 ls 430 with 170k miles is about the same and even worse, the interior is mint though. Not a bad purchase.
I have a good father/son shop locally, but wow!
This is the vid I’ve been waiting for. As someone who just bought an 06 with 103k this has my interest peaked.
Same. 05 173k but same sentiment 😊
103,000 miles? That's barely broken in! You'll be good.
00 GS300 w/272k for $1800, starting restore but runs and drives just fine lol
I have an 04 LS 301,000. Black cherry pearl. Runs like new. V8 smooth as ever. Currently at Lexus body shop for new rear bumper from a hit and run. I'm gonna try for 500,000 miles.
Dude, you’re smart, this car will make you a lot more money that you originally thought and boost your views exponentially.
Thanks!
Congratulations on your purchase. I wouldn't trust anyone but you to bring this car to proper standards and specs. Good luck!
This man is my hero! Why can’t every mechanic be like him? Just top class act! Get’s it done right the first time so there is no second time!
Remember, he has his own shop (he's his own boss). I'm pretty sure he couldn't have been nearly as much a perfectionist while working for dealerships, but still would have been at the top of the list of good mechanics.
In 2014, I bought a 2004 with a 192k miles on it and drove it for another 16k over 2 years. What a fantastic car. I replaced the radiator myself and replaced a faulty ride height sensor with one off a Prius. The engine is butter and the suspension was great. All of the electrics worked perfectly as well. I kick myself for selling it because I wanted something more "fun."
We are all rooting for you Car Care Nut. This car is in good hands-- not a mechanic but a surgeon of vehicles.
I'm excited to see this project. Even with all the problems you point out, underneath it looks like a solid car. Well worth fixing up.
Bought an 05 ML LS430 due to your constant praise about the 3uzfe 108k on the dash and i enjoy driving it more than my ‘23 es350 ultra luxury. That V8 is sublime.
AMD, 628,000 miles on it is not the problem at all. With 628,000 miles on it, it is just getting broken in!!
So excited to see how this goes! The LS430 is the best all round car ever made. Thanks for all your great videos 🙌🏼
Tyler Hoovey and Doug D, Have led many of us down the dark path😂
*Along with The Wizard are laughing all the way to the bank. YT's eyeballs monetisation is the name of the game.*
It only works for the rich among us.
Yeah, always nice to have a rich douche who gets even richer making people think buying junk is cute and funny when in reality, those situations financially ruin the average person, while Hoovie makes money hand over fist on it. 🤷♀️🤡🤦
Wizard is been telling people to buy Toyota for years.
@@tonymontana897 *Nah. Depends on your definition of "rich". Upfront it's a measly 5 large. Don't need to be rich to write that check. What comes next is a matter of time, dedication and funds allocation. Cheers!*
Car Care Nut, love this project and your approach to maintenance and repair. Looking forward to future videos on this car.
As an owner of a 2006 LS 430 with 108k miles, I am excited for the series of videos to follow.
Why am I shocked to see a car like this on TCCN? This is a match made in heaven, and the series will be fantastic. Maybe the best LS series to date.
I also owned a 2001 Lexus LS 430. One of my favorite cars. Was so reliable, smooth and ran like new with absolutely no rattles (@150k miles) before I traded it (I wish I never got rid of it).
This is going to make a great series. I would like to see you put a scanner on it and see what the story it tells us on the operating condition. Thanks Mike from Nebraska.
My dad owns 2000 Land Cruiser. It rolls over 560k miles. It's still solid. Nothing seriously changed. Just a couple of top off oil and replace some spark plugs.....
I can't wait one day, LC300 comes back North America.
The pursuit to perfection. Excellent content. I'm keeping up with this LS430 series.
What services does the TCCN recommend for a 15 Prius with 120k miles? The owners manual says one thing but I rather take advice from the expert, Thanks.
This is going to be an amazing project especially with the passion and expertise of AMD!!😊
Congratulations, so you were the winner of the bidding for this amazing car in cars &bids auction !.👍👏
This is awesome!! I thought my 304,000 mile 2003 LS430 was doing good, lol!! I am so happy you are doing this and am super excited to come along on your pursuit of perfection!! Good work!!
I have a 2004 LS 430 that my wife and I had planned to drive into the ground. One owner, like this one, out of Santa Barbara with meticulous service history. Unofrtunately, she was involved in a hit and run and they wanted to total the vehicle out because of a bumper cover and fender that needed to be replaced. A little back and forth with the insurance company and they finally decided that it's worth more than they originally determined and it is no longer a total loss! We are in the process of getting it repaired and can't wait to have it back. It has 170K miles on it and clearly has a ton of life left in it. Our plan to drive it into the ground lives on! I will be following your videos on this LS 430 very very closely.
Good for you for having the back and forth with the insurance company. Most people probably just give up and go along, figuring "what chance do I have to change the insurance company's decision?" There are decent, reasonable people everywhere, even in the much maligned insurance business.
Looking forward to see how this turns out. I own a 2003 SC 430 and a 2010 ES 350. Purchased in part because I watch this channel. For us Canadians, your LS is already in the 1,000,000 club (km)….. Good Luck! and thanks for the great content!
This dude is the best. “The fine hacksmanship”. This is the perfect car for this channel. Do it. 👍
This is what I’m talking about. This is the content I want to follow. Looking forward to seeing this one through AMD!
I thought AMD makes cpu ?
@@Ilikepie18855 his name.
lol they make chips
Love your honest channel BUD! Im ex-machanic and work at home helping friends/family fixing there cars for cheap. Overpriced OEM parts only if you have lots of cash! Most of us on tight budget. There are good non-OEM parts if you know how to find them for alot less $$$, but most people dont.
I love this channel
AMD, love that you are saving another LS! Looking forward to seeing this LS make it to 1M miles! @DougDeMuro would love to see you talk about this on your channel
Very excited for this series! I watched this auction on Cars & Bids and there were several in the comments that were speculating you were the winner of this - and I'm glad that was the case! I'm a long time LS400/LS430 owner so I'm certainly going to be enjoying this series thoroughly. Try to get that odomoter to match your subscriber count!
That would be pretty cool, keeping it as his sub count lol
so what did he pay?
Any idea what he paid? Love this project
@@deborahdrake3627 $4,450 was the Cars and Bids auction number. Plus whatever fees, shipping, etc. would be associated
I am absolutely looking forward to this series. I love the way you explain everything I've been in the car business my whole life I'm 60 years old. Really enjoy your stuff keep up the good work
Great to see this future classic go to someone who understands them and can bring them back. I'm doing the same with an '04 GX that was one more bad owner away from the scrap yard.
Please do repair videos on this please i love these cars and would love how a master tech does these repairs!
Got my Lexus service last week at TCCN and I noticed your LS. Looked pretty solid for 600K miles!
Congrats AMD!! Can't wait to see this project unfold.
This man goes through this vehicle like a doctor walking through diagnosing everything top to bottom front to back. Down to if the parts are oem spec or not.. I LOVE IT!. as a fellow lexus lover(04 LS430 UL) i will be restoring and maintaining mine with oem parts as well.
This is amazing that a vehicle has that many miles on it in this day and age and is still running. Even though the car has problems, the undercarriage has no rust which means you have a good foundation to work on. Hope you get many good years of driving out of it since you want to take it to Million miles.
I had one in 2003, family car for 10 years, drove over 200k miles...no major issues at all. Bullitt proof V8 !!
My grandfather once owned a Lexus in that exact same spec. Had me thinking it may be his until you said lexus of bellevue. A body shop messed up the electronics and he ended up selling it to the dealer. Very comfortable and enjoyable car. One of the best Lexus models ever made.
Please make this show room floor ready again! I would adore every minute watching you make this car perfect and get it appraised as if it were new! This is a truly amazing buy and I cannot be more thankful we have CCN to make videos of it!
I had this generation LS430, maybe the finest car I've ever owned. Imagine a Bentley, but insanely reliable and easy to maintain.
AMD, I'm feeling your pain. I just got an '06 Avalon XLS with 125,000 miles. I got to see it and drive it, scanned it with my Ancel DIY scanner. Plastic covers missing retainers, no spare tire, no Cruise control. But starts, runs and drives nicely. Plugs were all used up but when I went to change them I found some hack had broken the connectors and so RTV'd them on the coils. Got that done, new clock spring fixed the Cruise found a tire. Suspension is good, power steering pump leaks. Must do motor mounts next. I love it, but it's a bear.
wow I went and looked at its carfax history and it is an impressive vehicle. one of the highest mileage cars I have ever seen. It was in an accident when it had around 100k miles on it but airbags did not deploy. D&S autocare in washington did the majority of the work on that car.
Testament to the quality of Lexus back then. That it has lasted this long AMD in spite of all the hack jobs that they have done to it . Looking forward to you bringing it back to life !
Graduates of Shade Tree Tech serviced that car.😀
@@charley95sheridan44 😅
Great idea! I used to live in the PNW and actually bought a GX from Lexus of Bellevue. Anyway, my boss back in the early 2000s told me WA was a car person's paradise as the mild winters and rain and lack of salt made it so they don't rot or rust. I did see a lot of classic cars as daily drivers there, many diesel Mercedes and old Datsuns and Subarus. I heard they started salting the roads after 'snowmageddon' so maybe this old tale no longer applies. It was definitely worth it to get XPEL or 3M PPF to protect from those rock chips up there as some folks kept their snow tires or studs on in the summer and tore up the roads.
Love your passion for cars! Please keep us updated!
When it comes Toyota/Lexus he’s the best!
I have a 05 LS430. I had the same thing happen with the snapped license plate screws. However, I did not resort to drilling holes in the lower section but for the meantime I have my plate mounted with a magnetic dealer plate frame. Excited to see you making content with this car!
Not all aftermarket parts are junk. I've done my brakes with Brembo parts, for instance, and they are good quality. There are also aftermarket parts identical with the OEM, just w/o the logo and w/o the premium price tag. And with old cars, many times you get what you can find...
I impulse got a 2010 Lexus IS250 with 274000 miles the owner change the oil every 3000 miles, a little over kill but the engine looks 90% clean almost brand new.
For lack of a better way to describe it, this channel is above and beyond Doug De Hoovie, what’s his face and the rest of the hypemasters.
It’s rare to find a guy this calm and collected like car 🚘🔧 care 🌰.
Folks, may the Lord bless him and keep him.
Let’s gooo! Inherited a “sickly” neglected 02 (but only 120k miles) and did the timing belt using your other 430 video. Going to keep eyeballs on this project.
This car couldn't have found a better home than with the TCCN. This car will be given a second lease on life and I'm excited to see all these things fixed on it so it will run and drive like new.
I own two LS 430's, an 03' and an 04" ( I Have owned 5 in total LS 430's) the ones I own now both at 65K miles each, I had all the newer models LS460 and LS500-crap of a car! I just finally gave up and went back to the old school 01'-06" models which are bank vaults.......they just do not make them like they used to. I love driving these cars every day and alternate between the two to keep the miles the same. I saw the car you bought as the 600K miles caught my eye and I thought it still was a very nice looking car, great buy! Love your videos!
This is the kind of car I would love as a DIY project. Seriously, nothing super major bad with it. If the transmission does go out then yeah, that will be an expense but man, it's clean. For you Ahmed, should be no trouble at all getting it back perfect.
I’ve seen worse. I have no doubt you’ll get it sorted out. On the transmission not being happy cold, I recently had that issue with a Nissan Xterra a fixed for my son’s girlfriend. It wouldn’t engage drive when cold, you had to pull it into low, then it would go and shifted normally. I replaced the fluid in the pan and added some marvel mystery oil, then drove it for a couple days. It now shifts perfectly, goes in drive immediately when cold.
I'm looking forward watching the rest of this project and that's very correct that they do not produce any more good quality vehicles. I'm sure you will do it perfect as a good man and mechanic.
Oh man. I didn't expect you to venture out on THIS particular youtube mechanic's journey. Looking forward to it!
What a beautiful car, absolute legend! looking forward to part 2 thanks AMD!🙂
I am SO glad to see you taking care of this car the way it should be done! I bought a 05 LS 430 and loved it so much we gave it to our daughter.. In OUR relentless pursuit of perfection I replaced it with an 04 UL 430 with slightly higher miles, but with the 'saddle' interior and black exterior.... I replaced the timing belt and a few other things but I am also wanting this car in 'tip top' shape for my wife. I will be contacting you regarding getting the car to you for a complete inspection and what have you.. Probably be taking a short vacation your way soon... ! It'll be worth the 8 hour drive to come see you!!!
This guy has one of the best camera people on RUclips🎉
Very nice AMD! I saw this one on sale too! I did maintenance to my sisters and brother in law’s 2002 Corolla, 2006 ES330 and 2003 Sequoia. They’re out of Seattle and I could not believe how clean every bolt looked! Also your seats great for that many miles! It’s highway miles indeed
As soon as you said 600k + miles I knew it was LS430 which you have brought up that it was approved or certified for an Aviation Engine which screams reliability. And the LS400 has been done so really like this and idea that it will still be pristine at a million miles 👍🏻 My 07 sc430 is my favorite car I’ve ever had and like you say only genuine parts and it’s flawless LIFE IS GOOD 🤙🏻
It could have been a gs430? My 06 is a tank and an awesome running car today. Good maintenance goes a long way. I have owned it for its 240k and maintained it after its warranty ended. Gs430s are just as awesome as ls430s, especially if you want sportiness.
My 400 has 535,000. I believe these cars are definitely the best car ever made.
I wish you were by my side now when I am having some trouble with my 2018 Camry Hybrid LE 135k. I am even considering traveling up to Chicago to you from New York City.
You have gotten me into so much trouble with my wife…I have a mechanic shop in my garage right now. Just wait to save for a max jax and I am complete. I do all routine maintenance on my cars because of you. 😂
I'm really excited to see updates on this car and follow its progress. Should be a great series. If anyone can get this car to a million miles it will be CCN.
I had the first sedan Lexus when it was rolled out, exactly like that used it for a few years gave it to my sister and hubby who is a mechanic and they used it for more years till they sold it. No big issues they said. They just got tired of it. My hubby then bought me a brand new 2003 GX470 SUV. As a retired senior in 2023, I’m still using my SUV and it still feels comfy and functioning flawlessly like it did the first day, well considering it’s only 200k mileage. So maybe I’m just scratching the surface with it? Lexus is brand for life.
Keep us updated! Interested to see all the work thats done and how much it costs for all the parts. Love the content!
The car has a new daddy and is crying tears of joy knowing that it literally couldn't be in any better hands.
You are so good with these cars or engine reviews, I was busy doing my thing when YT suggested your video and you made it so interesting that I spent the next hour watching - I'm subscribing!
Cool project, million kilometres! I watch all your videos, but ill be watching this even closer. Keep up the good work.
Love this new Car Care's Garage channel 🤣
Very cool. These are wonderful cars and I have no doubt you'll do what's needed to refresh this great example.
I'm looking forward to hitting 600,000 miles on my '01 4Runner next year. Currently at 577,200 miles, with all maintenance & repairs by me since the day I purchased it new. 👍🏻
Great video. As someone who has owned many high mileage vehicles, none of the issues on that car would scare me. I would do exactly what your doing and drive 'er. For what you likely paid for it, you'll get your money out of it.
I bought a 2010 Matrix for my teen age boys from a buddy who was offered $250 from the Hyundai dealer on a trade. 430,000 km. Passed safety after a set of tires and front brakes. Every service from new was done at the Toyota dealer. We are happy so far.
I love this project. I look forward to seeing this come together!
I’m working on a 96 Avalon 160k I’ve got her pretty close to new again. I had to put a new sound system and fill the a/c, I have to do something about drivers rear power window and moon roof. Engine and power train are excellent. Also I needed inner and outer toe rods and tires. But she rides like a dream now.
Amazing to see these cars last as long as they do. You’re doing an awesome thing trying to get it to 1M miles! 🙌🙌
This guy is great mechanic. He explains everything so easy.
This will be an awesome series, we'll have to start calling Amd Hoovie 2. 😁 The big plus for this LS is that it didn't live in the rust belt. Remember folks, OEM parts is the only way to go. Seeing that aftermarket oil filter made me cringe thinking the oil change was probably done at the Jiffy Lube. 🤮Looking forward to my appointment at your shop next week! 18 Lexus owner here never driven in the winter.
Oem parts are NOT the way to go alot of the time for alot of reasons, some being aftermarket sometimes fixes weak or badly designed original parts. Also, some cars simply don't require a part 3 times the cost of aftermarket for the car to work or be safe. Not including that some oem parts are just outright scams that cost more than the value of the car.
@@J_h_420it depends honestly, my window motor went out on my 97 tacoma a while back. Check pricing on a oem Denso unit and price was over $400 for the motor alone. Ended up ordering a regulator and motor combo from RockAuto (picked the Aisin brand) for about $50. 6 months later still works great.
@@doomkid02 so with OEM costing +8x aftermarket, do you really think OEM will last 8x longer?
It's a Mann oil filter, can't really get much better than that...
@@billmellater in my case with the window motor i dont believe so. But with something like an alternator or starter then yes absolutely it will.
"fight with the seats" ?!! ? 22-yo car, 630k miles and you expect it to be pristine? Where's the logic in that? The car is a gem the way it is. It could easily drive 300k+ more
Looking very forward to seeing the progress on this one! Thanks for doing what you do, I really enjoy your videos, and I don't even own a Toyota (but I have, and will again). Your work ethic and approach transcend the brand of the car you're working on.