Still have my like new 48k mile 01 LS430, I will never let that go. Plus the V8’s are a thing of the past. Love your channel, and your video’s of the LS cars from years ago, made me pursue my mission on finding the cleanest LS430 I could find at the CORRECT price. Lots of love from Las Vegas.
@@Steven-zj2yw LS 430 til this day is one of the best cars I’ve ever driven such a smooth V8 can’t believe you have one with just 48k miles! Enjoy my friend
Amazing car. Precisely why I picked up an LX 570 with only 22k miles on it recently. Stands head and shoulders above its competition (off-road capable, body on frame SUVs).
I’d have to disagree. The executive trim is the only trim to get. The F sport seats are stiffer and more harsh on the back, the F sport also negates the massaging seats for the front and rear!
@@AbsolutMassager yes you def loose out on some special attributes but at that point you’re really overpaying for this and loosing out on the quality this car deliver best which is the drive
@@MeynMotorGroup I mean the only people really overpaying is the OG owners. I was able to find Executive trim 2019/2020 models for $44-50k used with low miles on a few of the auto selling platforms. The annoyance is due to the executive trim not being an actual trim like the F sport I have to Wade through endless car listings to look for the specifics that give away that it’s an executive trim, easiest identifier being the rear tablet armrest.
@@AbsolutMassager yes I know exactly what you mean not being a trim level it is a PAIN to find a luxury package LS 😅😂 need to do a lot of sorting but are the wheels different with the luxury trim? That would help in finding one
@@notsodelusional I have no issues buying one CPO as long as it’s covered under warranty it’s fine but sadly those warranties only last for like 2 years so you would either have to pay to extend or sell which at that point would be like leasing a car anyways 😅
Great review. I find these models depreciate much more quickly than other Lexus models. What can you tell us about the long term reliability of that twin turbo v6? Also is the 0-60 really 4.6? I thought it’s 5.4 per car and driver
Genesis G90, S Class, Audi A8, Porsche Cayenne/Panamera but for a lot less money the ES luxury & Ultra Luxury trims are amazing and for even less money a Mazda CX-5 is really good
I'm honestly the worst person to ask that question because I would choose neither and just get a base model CX-5 😅 if you just want to know which car drives better between the ES and NX, that would def be the ES
Sales would improve if they used their existing V8 in the LC in this car. They will never sell over 30K units a year like in the old days but they could crack 5,000 units with the V8. I have owned 3 LS430s. All were excellent cars that were a joy to drive.
@@texan176 that’s true it would help but there’s two problems, putting the 5.0 in the LS would actually make it a cool/desirable car and would lead to sales figures of at least 5,000 units two things Lexus has no interest in accomplishing
The only car in this class that I’d ever consider is the Genesis G90. The S-Class is overrated, 7 Series is polarizing, A8 is meh, LS 500 is very much outdated and that 3.4L engine has terrible reliability issues proven by the countless recalls. The G90 isn’t perfect but it definitely punches way above its price tag and class.
Lexus LS how far they have fallen, this car is an utter failure for Lexus, I do not get how they keep selling this with upgraded tech and give auto close mirrors but the RC and IS won't get them and get neglected. Wondering when are they going to kill the line which started Lexus as a brand.
This is probably the last model year they sell like 2,000 of these a year. Car is great nobody wants it not even the people that think they want it buy it.
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Still have my like new 48k mile 01 LS430, I will never let that go. Plus the V8’s are a thing of the past. Love your channel, and your video’s of the LS cars from years ago, made me pursue my mission on finding the cleanest LS430 I could find at the CORRECT price. Lots of love from Las Vegas.
@@Steven-zj2yw LS 430 til this day is one of the best cars I’ve ever driven such a smooth V8 can’t believe you have one with just 48k miles! Enjoy my friend
Amazing car. Precisely why I picked up an LX 570 with only 22k miles on it recently. Stands head and shoulders above its competition (off-road capable, body on frame SUVs).
Another great video, Kevin!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice info Mr Lexus!
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I’d have to disagree. The executive trim is the only trim to get. The F sport seats are stiffer and more harsh on the back, the F sport also negates the massaging seats for the front and rear!
@@AbsolutMassager yes you def loose out on some special attributes but at that point you’re really overpaying for this and loosing out on the quality this car deliver best which is the drive
@@MeynMotorGroup I mean the only people really overpaying is the OG owners. I was able to find Executive trim 2019/2020 models for $44-50k used with low miles on a few of the auto selling platforms. The annoyance is due to the executive trim not being an actual trim like the F sport I have to Wade through endless car listings to look for the specifics that give away that it’s an executive trim, easiest identifier being the rear tablet armrest.
@@AbsolutMassager yes I know exactly what you mean not being a trim level it is a PAIN to find a luxury package LS 😅😂 need to do a lot of sorting but are the wheels different with the luxury trim? That would help in finding one
Great work! Kevin, would you ever consider buying an LS in the CPO market, or is that a bad idea?
@@notsodelusional I have no issues buying one CPO as long as it’s covered under warranty it’s fine but sadly those warranties only last for like 2 years so you would either have to pay to extend or sell which at that point would be like leasing a car anyways 😅
Great information
Great review. I find these models depreciate much more quickly than other Lexus models. What can you tell us about the long term reliability of that twin turbo v6? Also is the 0-60 really 4.6? I thought it’s 5.4 per car and driver
what is the quietest and most refined vehicle in your opinion? Which brand and model? many thanks
Genesis G90, S Class, Audi A8, Porsche Cayenne/Panamera but for a lot less money the ES luxury & Ultra Luxury trims are amazing and for even less money a Mazda CX-5 is really good
Hi Kevin, which one would you choose; 2018 Lexus NX 300 at 72K miles (17 grand) or 2016 Lexus ES 350 at 76K miles (18 grand)?
I'm honestly the worst person to ask that question because I would choose neither and just get a base model CX-5 😅 if you just want to know which car drives better between the ES and
NX, that would def be the ES
Sales would improve if they used their existing V8 in the LC in this car. They will never sell over 30K units a year like in the old days but they could crack 5,000 units with the V8. I have owned 3 LS430s. All were excellent cars that were a joy to drive.
@@texan176 that’s true it would help but there’s two problems, putting the 5.0 in the LS would actually make it a cool/desirable car and would lead to sales figures of at least 5,000 units two things Lexus has no interest in accomplishing
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Thanks for dropping in bro! I remember you were a fan of these before, I personally still like these a lot as well!
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The only car in this class that I’d ever consider is the Genesis G90. The S-Class is overrated, 7 Series is polarizing, A8 is meh, LS 500 is very much outdated and that 3.4L engine has terrible reliability issues proven by the countless recalls. The G90 isn’t perfect but it definitely punches way above its price tag and class.
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Yeah, make it faster….
Lexus LS how far they have fallen, this car is an utter failure for Lexus, I do not get how they keep selling this with upgraded tech and give auto close mirrors but the RC and IS won't get them and get neglected. Wondering when are they going to kill the line which started Lexus as a brand.
This is probably the last model year they sell like 2,000 of these a year. Car is great nobody wants it not even the people that think they want it buy it.
Lexus doesn’t change enough,,,,I’m on my forth es ,,to be honest not a huge difference from the first one ,,,,they are getting to boring
The least they can do is add real ambient lighting.