£1,000 S-Class v 7 Series v Lexus LS

£1,000 S-Class v 7 Series v Lexus LS - the best cheap car?

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If you wanted a luxury car without the luxury price tag, you’d probably consider buying a used car... But how about a used car that’s 20 years old!?
Well, Mat’s got his hands on a Mercedes S-Class, a BMW 7 Series and a Lexus LS all from the early 2000s to see if opting for a classic limo is worth it. Oh, and he’s going to launch them, of course!!
First up is the Mercedes S320. Back in 2001 it would have cost £51,000 but we bought it today for just £1,800. It’s got a 3.2-litre straight-six turbodiesel engine that produces 197hp & 470Nm.
Then there’s the Lexus LS430. It would’ve cost £54,000 when new, but we got it for £2,000. The Lexus packs more power than the S-Class, coming with a 4.3-litre V8 petrol engine that delivers 281hp & 417Nm.
Finally we’ve got the BMW 735i. In 2002 this would’ve set you back £53,000, but today it cost us just £1,400. This 735i has a 3.6-litre V8 petrol engine putting down 272hp & 360Nm.
So, which of these old limos will be Mat’s favourite? Keep watching find out!
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@carwow 2 жыл бұрын

So, which of these old limos would you go for? VOTE below!

@carwow 2 жыл бұрын

VOTE: Mercedes S320

@carwow 2 жыл бұрын

VOTE: Lexus LS430

@carwow 2 жыл бұрын

VOTE: BMW 735i

@Sakaido47 2 жыл бұрын

First?

@johnwayne6471 2 жыл бұрын

LEXUS 100% BULLETPROOF ENGINE!!

@krizzzy 2 жыл бұрын

I hope this become a regular series. Reminds me a lot of the old Top Gear cheap car challenges!

@MrDinamitebla 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@Xeqify 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@adritbothra 2 жыл бұрын

Ikrrrr

@samueljantulik5676 2 жыл бұрын

yeees

@ROCKSMAN_RSA 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@naderharb3889 2 жыл бұрын

Mat just needs to find 2 more people like him and start the sequel Top Gear deserves. The first couple of minutes were very nostalgic to top gear

@vihangakeshan1017 2 жыл бұрын

Watch car throttle

@joeezra5460 2 жыл бұрын

He’s a natural

@matthewking5612 2 жыл бұрын

Beats that TWAT Hammond

@PetrolHeadBrasil 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I'm available....

@sheogorathdevil140 2 жыл бұрын

How about throttle house gear heads

@zakmoh5808 2 жыл бұрын

After owning the Merc S320 and the LS430, I have realised how good the Lexus is. Everything just works.

@blackjack7581 2 жыл бұрын

Technology can't break when its not there in the first place lmao

@realkilju Жыл бұрын

@@blackjack7581 true lol but its a good thing

@trdturbois3005 Жыл бұрын

@@blackjack7581 how many German vehicles are coming with Adaptive radar cruise, Oscillating vents, truly luxurious seats, heated/cooled front & rear seats, massaging seats (that work), fridge, an actual responsive & reliable touch screen infotainment, filters for almost every seat, a timeless look, a reliable air suspension system that is also not too expensive to repair/replace, an actually reliable car and not to mention a secret compartment for a small pdw? Some of this (design/look) can be opinion based and subjective, but come on lol let's be very honest here The Lexus got the most features, a decent price, and 10x more reliable than any German luxury sedan from this era. I would hands down take a long trip in the ls430 any day instead of the other vehicles.

@posadist681 Жыл бұрын

@@trdturbois3005 Wish the lexus was better to look at but I dont look that great either so its a perfect match for me 😂

@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan Жыл бұрын

I saw a 2000s Lexus LS430 in my neighbourhood, and it is really clean, exterior and interior wise, and it works very well.

@metalcorpse6427 2 жыл бұрын

I currently own an LS430. Hands down best car ever made. Incredibly smooth, very reliable even parts are easy and cheap to replace. It's a gem.

@jeremiahtjaimi9596 Жыл бұрын

I want a proper nice car I have 1100 pound cash it must be lexux or Mercedes plz

@joeschmo4170 Жыл бұрын

Merc? Don't. Five years w two ls430s. Not a single penny. Still have still love

@saptorshimukherjee8532 2 жыл бұрын

I want to see mat do a review of the Lexus LFA.... Carwow please make it happen 🙏

@abnfalcon3901 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but the thing is they are super rare, only 500 of them were ever made and worth millions of dollars in these days.

@electrikoptik 2 жыл бұрын

He has done this before when he used to work for Auto Express. But yes, I wouldn't mind seeing Matt reunite with the Lexus LFA. Matt reviewing the LFA back in 2010: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqqJesees6zceaM.html

@bebechu8421 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thats a must !!

@aabidamn 2 жыл бұрын

@@abnfalcon3901 If Mat can get his hand on the Enzo, Nevera, Chirron, etc I reckon can get his hand on the LFA. He could also ask Yianni and Nabil for help. I bet they personally know an LFA owner in the UK.

@lexuslfa4739 2 жыл бұрын

@@aabidamn LFA owners are not snobby showy people so probably have to go to the gentleman's club for that

@ArkitektoHardinero 2 жыл бұрын

I go for LS430. But I must say the 7 still looks stunning. I always thought it looks unique (a bit odd) and I like it. The design is ahead of its time. Can't believe it's 20 years old!

@michaelforster5379 2 жыл бұрын

Now we truly see Chris Bangle's genius:))

@tomhill3907 2 жыл бұрын

Love the bangle era, it’s aged so well and looks miles better than the china pleasing shit of today…

@hoodrixhveeze1717 2 жыл бұрын

That and the 2004 Acura TL

@burperking2788 2 жыл бұрын

these will be modern classics, the ones that live. we'll just be old :) i always loved the bagle design myself.

@RB_750GS 2 жыл бұрын

Not being funny though that 7 series was definitely owned by a drug dealer the state of it.

@testagiuseppeable 2 жыл бұрын

My father had the s320 cdi, I remember that lovely rattle coming from the engine.. It was the most comfortable car in which I have ever traveled. We pushed it up to a speed of 230 km/h and it was still confy and silent

@_C_E_C_ 2 жыл бұрын

This video shows more about the previous owner(s) than the cars itself. But its a real-world scenario, and gives you an idea of what to expect for that price range Great!

@Early2000sPs2games 2 жыл бұрын

They trashed it, spent 2k and I could get a mint condition merc

@Skyborn- 2 жыл бұрын

The biggest difference between the 3 older cars is how much in repair costs were spent over the last 20 years. The Lexus owner used tape on his mirror, this suggest he spent no money on repairs.

@scientist6790 2 жыл бұрын

Can we petition Mat to do more used car group tests? It's all well and good comparing new cars, but I'm sure the majority of us buy cars that are 3 years and older. Regardless of what he review's it's all great content.

@ConstantinSPurcea 2 жыл бұрын

no need to petition; if more people watch this content they'll make more of it. It's how KZfaqrs work. Thing is, most people like to watch cars they can't afford go head-to-head so this will always be a niche.

@simoneamadi9865 2 жыл бұрын

Bro, in my country we buy 8 year old from Japan as new cars

@sanveerkhanuja3249 2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneamadi9865 reliability

@nickcartwright2490 2 жыл бұрын

20 years ago I bought my house for around 50000 pounds. It is now worth quite a lot more than 1000 pounds.

@sanveerkhanuja3249 2 жыл бұрын

@@nickcartwright2490 but land value never diminishes so it would be around more than 100000 pounds

@MrTimeless101 2 жыл бұрын

I think its important to point out that when you see cars like these in such bad condition, after many years on the road, its not the manufacturer to blame, its the owner(s). Keep up with the maintenance and the car will stay good as new.

@sean6908 2 жыл бұрын

Love this type of content - really cool seeing reviews for these older used cars!

@OdysseyTag 2 жыл бұрын

So crazy how modern the 7 still looks on the inside and outside compared to the other two.

@michaelforster5379 2 жыл бұрын

Chris Bangle is a genius, we see it now:))

@r35spectgt-r84 2 жыл бұрын

Looks worse than the other two

@ataipacquiao5713 2 жыл бұрын

@@r35spectgt-r84 no. Much modern

@Candra_mvlog 2 жыл бұрын

@@r35spectgt-r84 nope, 7series is the most modern compared to the other two. The merc looks so outdated, meanwhile Lexus’s design looks like it comes from 90’s

@Candra_mvlog 2 жыл бұрын

@@r35spectgt-r84 nope, 7series is the most modern compared to the other two. The merc looks so outdated, meanwhile Lexus’s design looks like it comes from 90’s

@deenel 2 жыл бұрын

More used car videos like this please! Maybe one with an old Volvo S80? New cars are so expensive these days I'm leaning towards used

@stopsallmelb 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what market you're in, but new cars are generally the same as used, as used are available right now where new cars you're waiting 1-2 years

@GolBDeze 2 жыл бұрын

I would wanna see Audi, BMW, Merc 2008 model years battle eachother.

@shanginadildo 2 жыл бұрын

@@stopsallmelb u wot M8?

@yungboicontigo9278 2 жыл бұрын

Used cars are just as expensive then new car my guy

@stopsallmelb 2 жыл бұрын

@@shanginadildo you dont understand the current car market

@JustOneMoreWatch 2 жыл бұрын

Lexus for me, thanks. I bought the best one I could find two years ago, have done all the major preventative maintenance on it, and am settling into the next decade of budget luxury motoring. Oh, and everything works.

@ecb116 2 жыл бұрын

Hellooooo Jody!

@BoycottChinaa 2 жыл бұрын

But you seem gayish in an overpriced camry.. sad!

@uniqu3xperience965 2 жыл бұрын

So predictable Jody 🙄 in Australia they drive those land cruisers a lot but that is too big mud master g shock for you you are more of casio oceanus lol 😆

@MRFUCKOFF202 2 жыл бұрын

Just one more car!

@silvervalver 2 жыл бұрын

I had a similar age e class with that engine. The thing I quite liked about it was the lag. The similarity with the e class probably makes the merc the best option of the three really as at least you stand some chance of getting parts

@hafizsyed7304 2 жыл бұрын

I owned a Lexus LS400 and that was the most comfortable and most technologically advanced car even 15 years after it’s built date..most new cars at that time didn’t have specs and features it had. Loved it.. and used to leave so many other,sportier cars in dust at traffic lights in power mode..

@muhammedq9109 2 жыл бұрын

I had 3 ls400s stanced out on coilovers and it handled better than my new infiniti

@TriGgaPenG 2 жыл бұрын

Same with the BM I had that and miss it still, like Matt says it looks modern and was ahead of its time. Mercs back then we're disgusting still are now 🤣 love the new lexus though wow

@aabidamn 2 жыл бұрын

@@TriGgaPenG You love the look of new Lexus? Do you not see the car on their grilles?

@jdmguy44 2 жыл бұрын

The engine in the Lexus sounds lovely - as Mat admitted. Just needs a new rad. and good for more years I am sure.

@shlomy2010 2 жыл бұрын

LS400s are the best

@joem8213 2 жыл бұрын

The lexus ls430 would be the one for me! One of the most reliable V8 engines in the world. Although i would prefer the lexus ls400, so much cooler looking!

@stickshift13 2 жыл бұрын

i'd spend a bit more and get the ls600! with a bit modern and better lookin design

@besouniveirs.1643 2 жыл бұрын

Get a restyling LS430 and you're set for life. Matt was showing the pre-restyle version and Lexus made over a thousand changes in the 2004 version. The V8 is amazing, but as I mentioned in a comment above, extra cooling for the LPG conversion is a must as I had to do a complete overhaul after 60k km on LPG due to cylinder overheating.

@tropicalstorm339 2 жыл бұрын

@@stickshift13 There was an LS600?

@stickshift13 2 жыл бұрын

@@tropicalstorm339 yes it was a hybrid i think the first lexus hybrid

@tropicalstorm339 2 жыл бұрын

@@stickshift13 Ok. That was the LS600h with a 5 liter V8 and electric motor. The RX400h was the first Lexus hybrid (2004 model year).

@VulcanGT 3 ай бұрын

So this is where that re-upload is from

@TheMrFishnDucks Жыл бұрын

This could be a fun regular series. Nice video. From when i was younger to now I still like the design of the 7 Series the most. Keep up the good work.

@kiwicanukable 2 жыл бұрын

Another version of this with the E Class, 5 Series and GS would be interesting too

@805NAVE 2 жыл бұрын

GS is king

@KING-bb2nq 2 жыл бұрын

E60 5series vs w211 e Everyone would like to see

@sssaaa9043 2 жыл бұрын

e class is to good, the other 2 wouldn't stand a chance

@meissnerflux Жыл бұрын

Yes . The GS/5/E are much more drivers' cars than the 7/LS/S

@burtonfzz 6 ай бұрын

gs450H is a great car for sure

@Traxxmaciek 2 жыл бұрын

I would definitely go for the Lexus. It basically won everything except for the looks. And Mat saying that it’s unreliable is just wrong. When you’re in a 20y/o car you don’t look at small details, you look at the bigger picture

@jdmguy44 2 жыл бұрын

Agree. The Lexus needs a new radiator but other than it looks pretty good. Engine sounds lovely. The other two are showing warning/error lights, plus the Merc is rusty and BMWs interior has bits falling off and flaking paint. Despite being neglected I would bet the Lexus will be the last one standing down the line.

@bubberlad 2 жыл бұрын

whatever the merits of being slightly more reliable, they will most certainly be outweighed by the more expensive parts and the far, far worse fuel economy.

@Traxxmaciek 2 жыл бұрын

@@bubberlad worse fuel economy comes with better performance. Just buy a clapped out diesel golf then. Good fuel economy, cheap part and boring AF

@nikolagnjatic211 2 жыл бұрын

@@jdmguy44 the mercedes has an bulletproof diesel engine so i disagree.

@christohees9150 2 жыл бұрын

@@nikolagnjatic211 yap those diesel engines are very good even bmw 30d engines are very good my brother owns a e60 530d with 310000km on the clock and it's still going strong

@09NXN06 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite car brands full side sedans love all three however I'd put my money on the LS430 with less worries.

@nathanaelnyabani6665 2 жыл бұрын

Really liked this episode you did here You should do more like these more often 🤠

@MrFryer10 2 жыл бұрын

I love my ls430. Definitely isn’t a sports car and handling isn’t its goal. Drives so nice on the highway

@besouniveirs.1643 2 жыл бұрын

Gosh I wish the brakes were better - it feels so bad and I know people put the brakes from Cayenne to get it more responsive. Pad changes help in the first 1k after the change. After that they feel nonexistent. Mine is also getting a tonne of rust over the years, it's easier to find new doors than getting them fixed at this point.

@ab-15188 2 жыл бұрын

This is going to be me in 20 years buying cars that I can't afford during my adulthood

@lethalhype1931 2 жыл бұрын

I was once you! Now I daily my poster car - a W215 CL 500 Mercedes I bought for 3 grand. Only will these cars u see cheap now be gone by then and either collectibles or long salvaged but u can probably afford a 2016 S Class then 😂

@ab-15188 2 жыл бұрын

@@lethalhype1931 faxx 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@PaddyMcMe 2 жыл бұрын

If anybody watching this is seriously considering one of these 3 cars go for the Lexus LS430 but get the updated model from 2004 onwards. It'll cost you £5k for one in good condition that's been cared for but it'll last you another 20 years if need be. The 2004 update focused on fixing every known problem and complaint of the 2001-2003 models, plus it included a whole bunch of new tech upgrades that came out after 2001, the 300hp engine stays the same but they changed the transmission to a 6 speed which is silky smooth and with just that an new engine mapping it went from doing 6.4s 0-100 to 5.9s 0-100.

@edvardgarabedian200 Жыл бұрын

I love my 2004 LS430. Great V8 fast for 300hp. Unfortunately, I crashed into a median while doing a sorta fast turn and the bumper and front left wheel axle got screwed up. Thank god it did not get totaled however. And because this car, like the others you showed are old and outdated despite not being too old, it was soooo hard for the mechanic to find a pearl white bumper for the car but we got it.

@shakers4u 2 жыл бұрын

Matt in second hand cars, I love it! More please CarWow.

@juliencedric3633 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please 🙏

@VNCTHE1 2 жыл бұрын

More like 8th hand

@tylansmith1345 2 жыл бұрын

The LS430 was my first car and I absolutely loved it!! It has 280,000 Miles on it when I finally got rid of it. Fantastic vehicle and that 4.3 is bulletproof

@SilverSurfer5150 2 жыл бұрын

Like Matt doing these kinds of tests more than the regular stuff tbh!! More, please!

@Soussmeboules 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 14 years old Lexus GS460 and it has no reliability problem at all. This 4.6 L V8 is cheaper to maintain than any existing German V8, and I live in Germany. The only thing changed in the engine is the water pump. The rest of maintenance is only yearly oil change, break pads, and soon to be done 2 front dampers. The car runs and runs and runs. The condition of my car is obviously way better than these 3, but it’s actual value is way over 1.000 £, it is more around 15.000 €. Even for these 3 cars, I doubt you could find it so cheap in Germany. It would be maybe more around 3, 4 or 5.000 €.

@MrHushCrush 2 жыл бұрын

3:58 The BMW sold it’s Kidney itself to maintain itself 🤣🤣

@byteme13456874 2 жыл бұрын

Hard to beat the s class suspension. Also once the facelift hit in 03 and AMG got their hands on it, no large sedan from bmw or lexus from that time could even come close to touching it in terms of performance. Even today a s55 from 03 and up is still an impressive car with the m113k engine.

@torbenanschau6641 2 жыл бұрын

The 760 and the S8 could.

@byteme13456874 2 жыл бұрын

@@torbenanschau6641 I dont think the s8 would pose any challenge, 2003 had 360hp…. 2003 760 li is certainly closer at 438, but also 500 lbs heavier. The s55 is at 493hp and 516 torque down LOW at 2100. S55 has crazy long gears too.

@procerus3654 2 жыл бұрын

screw these top of the line versions, 320 cdi is just fine for today's roads, both performance and economy wise

@mowocsgo998 2 жыл бұрын

maybe compare S55 to B7 from Alpina

@Yannick13C 2 жыл бұрын

More like this please! New cars are nice, but now and then a throwback to older cars is also nice to see.

@geoffbob6267 2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, the s430 or s500 would've been a more fair comparison, as those have more options that the base s320s

@jakobsal2075 Жыл бұрын

I agree, I also would’ve preferred the E300td. They inadvertently glorified the Lexus In using an Ultra luxury model for this presentation

@bonzobonanza 2 жыл бұрын

As much as I love the German brands, I'm going with the Lexus. A comfy, smooth, and reliable car for the money.

@jarrack47 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a carbon copy of the S-Class

@lilpold9192 2 жыл бұрын

Asian cars are utter garbage

@ergyshotaj924 2 жыл бұрын

The lexus is the copy/paste of the s-class of the 90's...

@iLeetjeeh 2 жыл бұрын

@@lilpold9192 what? They are considered to be the most reliable cars

@ukimenustah7932 2 жыл бұрын

@@lilpold9192 that's just not true at all

@12jamiegavin12 2 жыл бұрын

I had a 1999 ls400 which cost me £800. Granted it needed that spent again sorting the suspension but it was a brilliant car! Only 160k on it which in LS terms is barely run in and everything worked. Felt as smooth as I'd imagine it would have from the factory. Miss that car 😢

@micahlewis8775 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, Mat, this could be a series. You don't have to upload videos for it everyday but I would love to see older versions of cars like these

@mihailhidler5400 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way he unnecessarily hit the cats, very entertaining

@mattm3887 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you do more of these 👌

@automotivetv9861 2 жыл бұрын

The Ls430 needs about $350 of mechanical work but will be reliable for the next 10 years afterwards. I would choose it.

@tobiasmccallum9697 9 ай бұрын

Because its the cheapest?

@johannes1498 7 ай бұрын

no it is the best simply@@tobiasmccallum9697

@kcweiberg3731 2 жыл бұрын

That 4.3 in the lexus is so smooth and SCREAMS at high rpm

@betterbeavailable 2 жыл бұрын

I really like these older car goof-arounds. You should do more of these.

@podumalesela5948 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video hope you will do more of these kinda videos

@ttppro1985 2 жыл бұрын

The BMW kept its design modern for 20 years, still looks good

@guycha0s380 2 жыл бұрын

I disagree mate

@malikemad4 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like a depressed obese fish

@TurboChargedChristmas 2 жыл бұрын

Cannot disagree there.

@ibrahimbashir6634 2 жыл бұрын

Yep 🔥

@damnbadger8242 2 жыл бұрын

Only everything breaks off in the interior :-D

@gwilko6452 2 жыл бұрын

Had a Ls430 last year. Excellent vehicle for the weekly golf club run. Bought it 4k and sold it for 5600k a year later. Highly recommended

@icedareaper 2 жыл бұрын

ain’t no way you sold the car for $5600000

@steven5509 2 жыл бұрын

@@icedareaper he probably meant 5600 and because buying overpriced cars because of this current economy is the e new norm

@CJacuzzi 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'm just a cheapskate but $5.6 million for a LS430 seems steep. Nice residuals though

@Al0011235813 Жыл бұрын

Great video, really informative. The diesel gets double the MPG but is only about 1 second slower to 60, so it clearly makes sense to get a diesel limo. How much would fixing all the faults actually cost? It might be worth paying more for a model in better condition, I’m guessing. If I were buying these things, I would budget 5000 pounds for the actual cost.

@TripSaddie 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought an 04 Lexus and every problem you described I have/had (currently a project) but not as expensive as you’d think if your doing the work yourself 😅… that starter job is crazy but I have no regrets!

@anomuumit 2 жыл бұрын

That Mercedes straight six diesel is economical (for its class) and a potential powerhouse for tuning. Upgrade the turbo, fuelling, software and such and you are looking at over 300 hp with far better fuel economy than the petrol versions.

@anderaguinaga2606 2 жыл бұрын

Better buy the 400cdi, V8 Biturbo 250cv and 500nm

@anomuumit 2 жыл бұрын

@danturbo316 Power is a function of torque and rpms, so what you are referring as a lot of torque is better phrased as having more power in the lower rpms. But it is indeed correct that usually turbo diesel engines have more torque than the petrol ones.

@alfamonk 2 жыл бұрын

"Upgrade the turbo, fuelling, software and such" or you could use the money to buy a far better new car!

@lexuslfa4739 2 жыл бұрын

you realize the amount of money you would spend bringing the car up to the power level of the competition is times more than what you would spend on fuel on the V8s

@Horizon301. 2 жыл бұрын

Latest 730D is great for economy

@MurderSTi 2 жыл бұрын

Of all these I'd have the Lexus. We had the previous gen 7 series, which was beautiful, we had that generation LS, and the Latter generation S class growing up. The Lexus wasn't as quick or fun, but it was shockingly quiet and reliable. As a teenager I took many naps in the back seat on roadtrips of a LS430. Side note my daily is a G11 BMW 750 m sport.

@roboticvenom1935 2 жыл бұрын

yeah the Lexus murders the other cars long term aka has solid value.

@cristiduminica4131 2 жыл бұрын

That was quite a ride , liked the video , thumbs up

@trenton.tchannel1810 2 жыл бұрын

The LS430 is the best and most reliable. Still hold its value the best to. See plenty of S class with failed air suspension and in the US we don’t get diesel S-classes. I’ve seen many 7 series with blue smoke coming out of the exhaust. I’ve never seen a LS430 in bad of shape as the one in this video. Even the ones You find online with 200k miles still are in way better shape than the one in the video

@MmNn-mp3lh Жыл бұрын

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@AMV12S 2 жыл бұрын

1:30 Well Mat, compared to modern BMWs with that horrendous grill, this 7 series is kinda cute 😅😅

@MrPhymed Жыл бұрын

The S class is not as unreliable as people think. I have it for over 7 years now and it runs like a charm. Easy and cheap to self repair. Extremely comfortable and not thirsty at all! I’ve also had the LS430 before. I liked a lot but it is no where near the comfort of the S-class, especially when the S class has adaptive cruise control!

@davidsherrick898 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@smothdude 2 жыл бұрын

I'd be really interested in a similar test where you control the tyres, since I feel like different tyres make a huge impact. Might be why the BMW sucked at braking/launching? Not necessarily changing the alloys, but at least a newer tyre

@EdwardM104 Жыл бұрын

100%, only fair test is new tires (preferably the same tire for each vehicle) and new brakes.

@juliencedric3633 2 жыл бұрын

was a pleasure to watch ♡ very well done :D please do more used cars comparisons 🙏

@r390gt1lm 2 жыл бұрын

finally a real life cars that we all can relate to. Do more of these!

@olaoluwafaleye4043 Жыл бұрын

😂😭

@bnadem.panormal Жыл бұрын

"Hearing aid beige" is the most creative color name, I loled at that

@aryanchoudhary2057 2 жыл бұрын

16:21 that looked like a lightsaber. A red one!

@nafinafih88 2 жыл бұрын

The LS is such adorable and valued car in the Emirates, Even people with Range Rover drives LS as Daily Driver

@lilpold9192 2 жыл бұрын

Ugly ass car imo

@anirudhshukla8224 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah actually

@Olympiann 2 жыл бұрын

@@lilpold9192 check out the facelift models 04-06

@zhila5958 2 жыл бұрын

@@lilpold9192 the facelifted version is far from ugly

@dragosdinescu2702 2 жыл бұрын

Do more videos like this, it's very entertaining and it reminds me of the old top gear episodes. Keep it up! 😁

@davidbanks4268 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video as a novelty change from all the hyper stuff, would love to see a few more old school old cheap ratters for a great laugh.

@7quidstudio 2 жыл бұрын

Please Matt more of these!! Older affordable cars for us norms 😃👍

@UpsideDownFork 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely the correct choice Matt. Have run a 2005 S320 CDI for nearly 11 years. The facelift ones were a big improvement in many of the areas that you noted, such as infotainment, no rust etc. As a bonus the facelifted diesel got more power and a more responsive auto gearbox. Get a long wheelbase with all the options. Treat it well and it will take care of you. A great car for an experienced DIY mechanic. Easy to work on and will save yourself thousands by doing so.

@luqmanhaider14 2 жыл бұрын

Correct.w220 if more elegant and comfy compared to other two. If you can do DIYs then its a very good choice easy to work on it. CDI is very economical but very fragile also. Low grade diesel ruins this engine very quickly. M112 v6 is good option. Its simple SOHC engine. Not so economical but bulletproof engine.

@UpsideDownFork 2 жыл бұрын

@@luqmanhaider14 CDI engines - early OM613 and later OM648 are both bullet proof engines when used with the fuel we have in the UK. I've seen one go to 700,000 miles without being opened up, just regular oil changes.

@fasterbiggerstronger5911 Жыл бұрын

I bought s320 from 2005 and rust was everywhere so they didn't sort rust problem. Only front mask is aluminium rest is Chinese piece of rusty shit

@UpsideDownFork Жыл бұрын

@@fasterbiggerstronger5911 nah, that's rubbish. Been dealing in these for years here in the UK. Had 30 or more W220 that we've owned. 2004 and 2005 cars do not rust here in the UK, unless they've been badly crash repaired.

@hassamzahid3961 2 жыл бұрын

that V8 in lexus is one of the best V8s ever produced very underrated

@zackkirk6514 2 жыл бұрын

Omg when he hit the cars with that bat, i was cringing & screaming in my head "STOP PLEASE!!!" 🤣🤣

@commandertopgun 2 жыл бұрын

Was awesome, quite entertaining Matt

@MMM18092 2 жыл бұрын

Matt's sense of humour shines in this type of video. More please!

@robinjohnhill7556 2 жыл бұрын

More of these type of videos please, it's good to see comparisons of the older cars for a change.

@alivarfan4240 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Do more used car reviews please.

@HarryFlashmanVC Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2002 S500 for £1200 4 years ago and absolutely love it. I service it myself and haven't had any major issues, the only challenge is lifting it with home kit, it's very very heavy and I'd rather not go under it at home.

@ConstantinSPurcea 2 жыл бұрын

Curious how easy it would be to fix the Lexus and get it running reliably vs the others. I own a 2000 LS400 and have put 20k miles on it over the 2 years Ive had it and never had a single issue with the drivetrain. Had a few issues with wheel bearings, brakes, exhaust and some electronics but the car always ran no problem. And even when I had a bad bearing it still ran just fine. Even when I had warped rotors it braked just fine. Some of the bushings went and I had to change them; they were the cause of some vibrations especially when braking.

@rpgPalette 2 жыл бұрын

Lexus is cheap to fix and reliable to run, especially drivetrain. Also used toyota/lexus cars depreciate less, so that means that the £1000 LS wasn't taken care of (especially looking at the tape on the mirrors), that means you have to find LS for £2000-£3000 or fix all the issues for the same price and car will run another 5-10 years without problems. If the radiator is leaking after 15 years and 150k miles, it means that if you change it, the new one will run another 15 years.

@edgar6051 2 жыл бұрын

@@rpgPalette too bad it looks like a depressed frog/fish

@questionableprojects 2 жыл бұрын

The lexus is defiantly an easy and cheap car to work on!! I rallycross a ls400 and gs300 haha. They hold up so damn well. Got a couple vids on my channel if you're curious! Haha have a great day

@betterbeavailable 2 жыл бұрын

Lexus is overrated junk. Just deal with it.

@questionableprojects Жыл бұрын

@@betterbeavailable lol yeah ok buddy...

@loveluvfl98 2 жыл бұрын

I'll take the Lexus any day,reliability and comfort for me..

@jimmover Жыл бұрын

That was a good video review this reviewer is very good

@Ma1efcent 4 ай бұрын

Had my '04 LS430 for 8 years, - never missed a beat, drives like an absolute dream. Pure luxury for peanut money, - best car I've ever had.

@irvinzwane4651 2 жыл бұрын

I love this... can we see more of such please🙌❤🔥

@saifsultan6299 2 жыл бұрын

Lexus LS430 is a legend...best LS ever

@suicideghostftp 5 ай бұрын

Wood in the interior is dope, not this light one but some dark or grey wood is awesome

@_monti142 Жыл бұрын

1:23 “back in the early naughties” first time in my life i hear say 00’s like that lol, yes the 2000s where naughty

@ethanjamesknox411 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to see a video like this! Thanks so much! Love the channel

@MotorsByHG 2 жыл бұрын

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@kriskalpa6346 Жыл бұрын

love these old classic challenges

@aladin9259 2 жыл бұрын

Very good review thank you

@darwenrover8910 2 жыл бұрын

Mat hitting the bonnets with a baseball bat. Then physically bashing the interiors made me cringe. I know you love cars, Mat. Treat them with a bit more respect.

@wit2pz 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! He's like an obnoxious teen who snuck away from the class on a field trip to an auto museum... with that shrill giggle...

@FemiShonubi 2 жыл бұрын

The headrest in the rear of the BMW 7 series went up "on its own" because it sensed the seat is occupied. It will recess back once the seat becomes vacant. BMWs have always had advanced tech compared to the others. Albeit a pain to maintain, something ALWAYS breaks

@forzer45 2 жыл бұрын

The w220 s-class does the same

@floro7130 Жыл бұрын

Lol ....Lancia do the same10 years earlier

@insiderepublic8066 2 жыл бұрын

Lexus for me. I own a smaller brother GS and it's fantastic.

@Abz1324 2 жыл бұрын

Here in the Middle East with the harsher climates, you’ll find loads of 25+ year old Lexus LS430’s on the road driving daily. You will very rarely spot a 25 year old S class or BMW. That says all you need to know about build quality.

@timhebert2299 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I love these videos. So comical. Out of everyone who does cars reviews, no one does it better than Matt!!!

@harryronald9986 2 жыл бұрын

Had a Lexus GS300 for a month. V comfy car for how ancient it was

@Mexicanfab 2 жыл бұрын

W220 Sclass is head and shoulders the best. Wish it was the 5L V8 facelift model that was tested, as it wouldn’t have the rust, interior and infotainment is way better, and I obviously would be faster. But still. Great video 👌🏼

@seifr7429 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s see more of these! 2000 & 5000 would be cool to!

@_-Anthony-_ 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to keep seeing the side by side stats of vehicles and for example in the performance tests. Seems like not a whole lot of effort for something that makes the videos so much more enjoyable and so much more professional. Cheers :)

@soawn29 2 жыл бұрын

The lci version of that bmw 7 series looks pretty good, much modern

@Sanyey 2 жыл бұрын

U forgot about the Omega b2 (2001-2003). Has literally every single extra from the era (folding/electric/heated mirrors, color navigation, 6cd changer with Bose sound system, electric interior mirror+memo leather seats with heating, asr, esp, abs, million airbags, car telephone, opel OnStar assistance, rear leather seat heating, rear air suspension, speed dependent steering assistance, standby heater (eberspacher), ventilated disc brakes front and rear, hydro bushings in the front suspensions and under the engine, 5 speed automatic gearbox for the inline 6 BMW cr diesel in the front (that one is a marvel by it self for how much futuristic shit was going on in the engine bay back then). All in all, apart from early rusting issues, a ton of them are still around , and that can mean only one thing: they were sturdy, long lasting cars.

@gabon4000 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why people started to like the 7 series of this era. It's still plenty hidious to this very day.

@tonyroni8305 2 жыл бұрын

My ex actually had her grandmothers Lexus ls430 givin to her as a gift. About 160k miles and ran like a dream. That v8 is such a nice sounding engine. Only thing was the cat converter was cooked so when you floored it .. smelled like someone shat out eggs

@TheRageddavid 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve owned all three of these The Lexus is the most reliable by far and everything works inside. The other two look better and probably drive slightly better, but if you’re buying a car if this age and want years and miles of very few issues, get the Lexus