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. 👌

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!!!

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.

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.

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....

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 :)

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.

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

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!!

Nice vid! Keep up the good work!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 🥺

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

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

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!

OMG the front bumper look so good🔥🔥

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

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..

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

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

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

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 🤔

I’m in for a “vip or not” video

Kept it as raw as ever, i appreciate it

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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!!!

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

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'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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

FACTS everything Worth having takes time 100% agree

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

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

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.

Had mine for 3 years now. Goin the drift route

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.

So what would you say to someone that doesn’t want to build a VIP? I just wanted to get one and slap some rims on it and a system to keep it clean.

Magazine fender rolling will give you that supreme tucked roll.

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

Yay a upload

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.

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

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

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

Hey guys i really need your guys opinion so i’m deciding between a 07 4tunner Or a Ls400 i’m just torn

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!!

What if I keep it stock ? Is it still worth it? I’m getting mine today

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

I honestly just get sideways with mine only thing they fuckd up on was coming with a open diff 😭

I get about 18-19 mpg out of mine. If your tire diameter is lower than factory that could throw off the count.

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😔

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

What if you buy one just to make it look good without the mods..?

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

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

I seem to be the only person who doesn't care for my car to be lowered, is rhere any downfalls to just leaving it?

Getting parts is for sure a pain but it gets 18 to 25 mpg and i always put 87 in mine and it runs amazing with 260,000 miles (payed $1900 for mine and had to fix power steering pump

Good video. Appreciate the insight. I got an 2002 is300 which became a money pit

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