I want to say a few things. First, I have an LS400 and have owned it for almost 2 years now. Its not slammed or even lowered at all. If you want to buy this car because of the fact that it is an amazing car that rides good, has power, and looks great. Then buy it! No one ever said you have to slam it to the group and VIP the damn car. JUST ENJOY IT, ITS A GREAT CAR. :) Second, I average 21 - 22MPG ALL THE TIME. I don't know why the hell your getting 16mpg in this car. Are you flooring it all over the place? Bad fuel filter or injectors or plugs?? Third, The fenders don't need to be rolled so I feel like this shouldn't be a negative. Stop rolling fenders and you wont have this issue lol. The last point is about how hard it is to find parts and how expensive it is. The is honestly a good thing if you ask me. If you have a car with everything you could ever want at the push of a button it kinda makes it less cool, The fact that you really need to work hard and take your time to build it just makes it that much better. Moral of this post is that the LS400 is a great classic car and you feel good driving it. It doesn't need to be slammed and bagged just to enjoy this car. Its an amazing daily!!!

These are the reasons that make me appreciate them even more. The old saying "if it was easy everybody would do it" comes to mind. 👌

This vid: "Don't buy an LS400!" *Shows a beautifully slammed LS400 with polished deep-dish rims* Me: "I want it!"

I have an LS400 with 376k miles on it, I got it around 100k miles 10+ years ago. These cars go to a million miles, and that's not the exception, that's the standard. I've driven this car like an asshole and gone 140 MPH on the highway and have accelerated fast etc. I never got worse than 19 mpg city doing all of that. My recent tank averages are 26 mpg. I have averaged 31 mpg a handful of times coasting on slight inclines on highways. This car is awesome, idk why you ruined it spending all this unnecessary money trying to tokoyo drift everywhere. Clearly 16 mpg is your fault from what you did to it. These aren't valid reasons not to buy the car. This is like buying a Toyota Tundra and saying you shouldn't buy it because it can't tow over 10,000 pounds. It's not a semi, and this isn't meant to be a street car. But they can both be reliable and cheap alternatives.

All I want to do is lower it and buy some 3 piece wheels and daily it that’s it

The more he talks the more fell in love with mine.. 10 years never failed me once!! Running like a tank in 2020😎

Reason not to buy the ls 400: There needs to be enough on the market for me to afford.

Bought mine at an auction for 500 bucks. It was beat to hell but me and my bro have slowly brought it along to semi presentable and runnable.

LS400 is A wonderful car it Got Me And My Homie Thru 8 Summers Especially After He Put Those 22s on it....Dam near 340.000 Original miles Dam Good Car....

I bought my LS 400 new in August 1992. Still driving it with pleasure almost 30 years later. Didn't watch the video,--didn't need it to know this is far and away the best car I've ever owned. Hope to drive it til I die.

This dude don’t know what he’s talkin about

For the 94 im looking at stock, im not looking at modding it away from stock, just replacing parts keeping it clean. Giving it a little lift for clearence issues and staying with an unmolested build :)

Dude.. do the VIP video too.. This one was great. I'm still getting one tho.. lol. love the channel.

These cars are great, but you are right that these take time. Something as simple as finding that 2 tone trim piece. But with some coilovers, some Oem wheels from a different car that are cheap and some extra difficult bushing replacements these things are a blast to drive. And will sit really great.

I feel this spiritually. I've had my ls400 for more than a year, and I've only been able to do coilovers. Granted I'm broke as shit, but the market is straight ass, and some of the forums are 5-10+ years old and are really hard to find support. Still I love my lexus.

Soooo many good points not just with a Ls but just in general with the newer generation wanting instant gratification over doing stupid quick shit to a car that has a thousand parts for it in stock already. Just keep doing what your doing man because you’ve been killing it. But I definitely enjoyed this video!!

Thanks for the groups too. Always need more places to find parts.

Totaled my old 04’ Jeep Liberty on an extremely undermarked and dangerous dirt road... planning on getting an LS400, preferably a 98-00 model. Can’t wait to get my hands on this beauty of a car.

When you get an LS400 without realizing how much everyone wants one but you just need a car 😅

I’m in for a “vip or not” video

"because if you have clout you don't torque anything" just made me die laughing!

When I’ve been looking for one and saw this then went to go see other cars and still came back to this vid bc I’m in love w them 🥺

Great video. I almost went ls400 but went Mercedes s500 for my build on my channel. So happy I did. Now have 5 Benz and my s500 is coming along well.

You have the best looking LS400 imo. This car inspired me to get an LS400 and VIP it. And guess what im not even into air suspension and camber stancenation thing but this..i just cant say no to it. Keep up the good sht man! been lovin the videos and the car.

I think everyone should watch this even if you don’t have or want an ls400

I like that its not easy bc people see the quality in your work

Your car looks super clean man! Heading in the right direction!! Makes me miss my 93 LS

Nice video! I just got my 99 LS400 a week ago with 185k, got it off an elderly couple, always serviced. Im excited for my build. Quick question.. those LED tail lamps. They fitted your car or you modify it? Because I see some I want online but it only fits 95-97. Will it fit the 99? Any help is appreciated and thanks!

We definitely need a video that defines a actual vip car !

Nice vid! Keep up the good work!

Great video.. You nailed it, this is not a car or vip in general for "clout" or ig likes status.. These builds are for the enthusiast and true vipcar builds..

OMG the front bumper look so good🔥🔥

amazing vid, i definitely hopped in and got one of these a little unprepared but the end goal gonna be insane

Based on my own LS build, I can vouch for this list. Very few parts were available in the US and most had to be sourced from Japan. Bottom line... there's no such thing as a budget VIP build on an LS 🤔

Fair play to you mate. I've seen a few about now and celsiors, people are jumping on the bandwagon

Kept it as raw as ever, i appreciate it

I just got a celsior a month ago... no regrets (as my first car)

Another heater! Wouldn't be mad at more videos like this!

Talking about fuel economy on a v8 is like looking for sportiness in a prius... it makes no sense. This is a great car and its gaining hype for a reason. Its still more reliable than most cars on the road, especially the engine. There is a guy here in the uk that built one of these to 700+hp and even in that form its reliable (obviously with the right upgrades to support it) so just proves how massively over engineered this car was when it came out. There is a reason it beat the shit out of mercedes back in the day.

I still want one just because of the 1UZ itself. As for what I'd do to one, probably a slight drop in ride height and some wheels, if I can afford it after rust repairs.

I can completely agree!!! I have been a LS400 owner since 98 mainly ucf10. Incredible cars but they all started VIP but due to time they slide into drift mode with ease. That’s a solid looking ride. Solid 2¢ video!!!

Your so right man. You know how long I’ve been waiting to try and find a wald executive body kit... :(

What you just talked about is so true. I have a have owned my 91 for 10 years, kept stock but yes $$$$$. Still runs great but due to yes....parts & shotty mechanics have it serviced & maintained with Lexus again. And yes even they have to wait for parts from Japan but usually about 2 weeks & more $$$$$. Good honest video 😂!

I just bought it before 1 month and I am super happy so far

Happy he made this video, please make the second video 👍🏾

Beautiful car bro, great video great editing keep it up I have a ls430 an 02 need to get her some tlc goin I think mine is a vip car it came with stock message seats that recline in the back the cooler box and a mark Levinson stereo system, new subscriber for sure keep em comin

Love my UCF10 sitting on bbs with BC racing coil overs...planning on getting Cusco LSD and bullet car supercharger in the future ... Love your model...it’s still a timeless looking car.

So which one is better for a VIP build? LS400 or LS430? I found out that in my country the 430 is cheaper to insure, cheaper to buy and it has slightly better mileage than the 400 but i think the 400 looks better

If any parts were available since 2001 this would be an amazing car 😂😭 all the aftermarket support has been discontinued

My bro passed a month ago and left a ‘97 ls400 that is currently under construction. It looks good, getting there all in all fun car to drive. I didn’t roll my fenders I phone booked it

Needed this before I get mine how the new house dude 👌💛

Lol i spent 1800 for mine and another 1800 spent in parts. No wheels yet

So for parts, how bout used? I’d be okay with it, I’m tryna “budget” build this car but it’s obviously going to be pricey either way. Would there be any other budget cars I could build off. Is300 or gs300 a good option?

Had mine for 20 yrs and it’s still going strong

This is a very quality video and brought up good points. Fact still stands I will own one, one day.

Ih yeah those dimples from the plastic almost tore up my es330 so it's on there too. It was challenging but 20's fit no rub. Ni c e video!

Real talk bruh!!! Loved it! This generation is a "Me First, ask questions later"...lazy shanks! Work 1st, play later, that's how it is and ALWAYS will be!!! Tell it like is Cuzz!

I'm excited. I'm getting a first gen LS400. I mainly wanna keep it stock. Maybe add a supercharger or turbo at some point in the future when I'm more financially stable. I just love toyota V8s. The main reason I want it. One day I'd love to own a RCF or LCF haha

Ur a very underrated youtuber

Had a 1992 ls400 for my first car and absolutely loved it! so nice to drive and so reliable. Sad lost it to a lady running a stop sign and ramming my passenger side but always dreamed of slamming it and putting wheels on it. Trying to get another one and like you said, Cant find squat for that car. Its sooo expensive

I just bought a 98 ls400 yesterday, one owner vehicle and already planning so much for it so clicked on this video

Great video. I'm looking into a 92 ls400 for a daily granted I'll be spending more in gas, but this vid was super helpful

You right man with the poit 5 specialy when you live in switzerland i got a LS430 and its so hard to build

My ls400 ucf20 is mint and fully vip equipped all custom parts 30k+ build so far and i had owned it from new 25 + years and still running strong

It's crazy, I think a good bit of older Lexus are like this. I managed to slam a 98 Es300, and let me tell you it's wayy harder to find parts for it rather than, say, an Infiniti G35 lol I had to do a lot of cutting, modifying coilovers springs, slotting coilovers mounts, rewiring and tucking harnesses, buying more coilovers because of lowering limits of other brands. No extended control arms, adjustable uppers and lowers, BCs dont go low enough, etc. .. I now have an Ls430 and am going through some of the same things, but not as bad lol

I’m looking for a nice, old, and reliable daily. Your comment on parts not being readily available just steered me away from an LS 400. I already have a project car and can’t afford to have my daily be sitting while I wait for parts. Would this be the same issue for a the GS 300/400?

Just saying this is the best car ever I had one it went over 1mil miles and the engine is still fine! The engine is been used for a drift car now these cars are SO RELIABLE

I got a lexus ls430 but am loving the look of ls400😍 yours look so good

There's a couple vip ls400s near me but often I see stock ls400s driven by old people 😂

I've been thinking about going to a RHD Celsior from my Ecoboost Mustang that just blew her turbo. This seems like a pretty good side grade from the Eco, but when you talk about the aftermarket parts, it makes me want to put a 2j in one

Honda: The bolts it.... Literally it will build itself. 😁😆😃

I have wanted one for a long time so I bought one first month I crashed it it’s been a month since then he is not lyin about the parts the only parts I need are bushings and oem have been discontinued but I love this car and this video shows me that this car is a break u or make u car too bad that I can’t abandon this car I love it too much😔

I found a 94 Lexus ls400 190k miles. Well taken care of should buy it for 1900?

Thank god i have a friend who specializes in LS400’s and always helps me build it and has hella parts cause he’s rebuilt 6 of them and got them all on the road

I’m buying a ls400 next week. It’s already bagged with everything but it needs new control arms and bushings and it has 190k on the clock. Should I do it?

I have mines garages still a project shits endless I will never sell it

It's a lie,I have an LS400 takes 20 gallons in the tank and gives me between 21 to 23 miles per gallon and runs better than an impala or a regular Mustang, It's very comfortable it's stable and to be a 90" car works better and has more luxuries than a ford or a Chevrolet, I dare compare it to Audi, Mercedes benz or a BMW and of course because it's a foreign(Imported)car is little harder and more expensive by the parts but it's worth it, mine has 400,000 miles and it's still strong

Love my 97 ls400 doing a subwoofer wall with 2 18s currently

I had a mint 2000 LS400 Platinum Edition with the black interior. Unfortunately, some speeding rear ended me while I was turning into my neighborhood. Car is total loss... It got me through beautiful trips and rides. The car is a tank!!

Where can I get that grille and tail lights? I've had 4 LS models. I just got a super clean & well maintained 2000 with only 68k miles! I just want to put some 18" wheels on it and get the windows tinted.

FACTS everything Worth having takes time 100% agree

Do you think that 6 months - 1 year is enough to build a ls400? Thank you.

I own a 1997 Lexus LS400 I bought at a car auction in 2000 for about $22,500. I have 371,000 miles on the car with the original engine and original transmission; I would say that is pretty good ! I use a Synthetic oil mixed in with Lucas Oil Stabilizer and change it regularly. I am still going to milk it, since the 400 in the LS400 stands for 400K miles !! I have never had a car last as long as this one ! My power steering went out and I found Scotty Kilmer's video on how to repair the issue (bad switch on the power steering reservoir - cost me $40) The paint is really starting to go, the blower motor for the climate control is going out, but I can fix that for about $38-$50. That's not too bad. I removed the valve cover, since it was leaking, and replaced the gasket for about $50. The inside was very very clean with no gunk at all ! The synthetic oil mixed in with the stabilizer is probably the reason. The valves are noisy but it runs well. There is a leak in the power steering; I poured in a bottle of Blue Devil stop leak and it has been working like that for about 3 weeks. I will probably have to replace a high pressure hose; that can't be too hard. All fun stuff and it is a very good car..... however, it does use gas and here in the Bay Area, with gas at $5.39 per gallon... ouch !! I need a good hybrid !!

You just said parts.. so after market parts are hard to come by or oem parts are hard to come by?

My previous car was an LS400 and if it was manual i would absolutely have never sold it, I actually still ride in it sometimes as I sold it to a friend, and I miss the hell out of it, it was on megan racing coilovers lowered about 2 inches of clearance and as far as drivability, i havent had a car thats easier to drive lowered meaning driveways and bumps, I never had a single mechanical issue either in the year and a half i owned it, keep in mind it had 135K I bought for 4000$

sounds alot like building a 4th gen prelude when it comes to aftermarket support

Looking at 1997 Toyota Crown Royal Saloon VIP. Has the 1JZ engine. Is that a better buy?

If only i saw this 3 years and 4 ls400s ago 😳 but honestly dude pretty on point with the ownership life of these

What headlights bulb you have? I have the same headlights just needa buy the led bulbs

these cars are seriously underrated, gotta make em more known #makels400smoreknown

I absolutely love my Ls400.... BUT, he is right, there are no aftermarket parts, and if you are lucky enough to find them they are expensive. Get used to custom work or diy. They're amazing cars but patience is needed. I've had mine for almost 5 years now and i finally found a nice set of headlights for $300...... Made in 1998 lol. But dont let it stop you from buying, they really are a pleasure. Happy Modding!

Yay a upload

What if you just wanna throw some wheels on it and straight pipe it is the maintenance expensive as hell on these??

Wait untill you go looking for parts for a 18 crown athlete, next to nothing is available. I have been looking for parts for hours each day for the past year.

I will be sharing this forever I have a 95 prob the hardest year to get shit for, I appreciate this video sooooooo much 👍🏻

from the US and just got a 90 and now i see stuff pop up a bit more i dont really plan to do much to it either just some exterior mods interior cleaning and maybe some wheels a exhaust and intake MAYBE maybe a small spoiler

I actually drift mine I never even thought of vip lol

Had mine for 3 years now. Goin the drift route

Okay so my opinion on the things ur saying: 1) I never saw someone irl driving one so its not a really common car where i live 2) It drives gas, the cheapest you can drive in my country 3) The fenders problem ill try to solve myself for a car with so much pros theres gotta be at least one con 4) I have a good connection with my dads garagist and he only does toyota and lexus stuff so he can get hes hands on some good parts 5) of course its gonna be expensive but thats a sacrifice im willing to make for such a car and it wont lose as much worth right?

Any newcomers, I recommend the 4 part Gatlinburg x Violent videos.