LEXUS LS400 - Everything You Need to Know

LEXUS LS400 - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed

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The Lexus LS400 was designed to save Toyota from restrictive import laws in the US. Designed from the ground up to defeat BMW and Mercedes, Toyota spent $400 million on designing the engine alone! Join James as he explores the history of Lexus’ flagship sedan, which took the luxury world by storm, and put Toyota on top.
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@Donut 5 жыл бұрын

How many times did James mention a horse, horses, or horsepower in this video? Let us know what YOU think! #buffhorses

@ragio8094 5 жыл бұрын

probably OVER 9000

@DrMaxis2025 5 жыл бұрын

Excuse me sir, may I have a Martini? Could you make it up to speed... I'm in a rush?

@yuzuorangecitrus 5 жыл бұрын

I just like hearing him say HRSPRS #HRSPRS

@brapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrap 5 жыл бұрын

herspers

@CharizardMaster69 5 жыл бұрын

Alot

@WelcomeToTheMadness 5 жыл бұрын

Lexus: Reliability and VIP. Aka the billion dollar experiment that worked!

@Bijiketapang001 5 жыл бұрын

Are you lowkey Justin Y. MkII?

@WelcomeToTheMadness 5 жыл бұрын

Melvin Nakavenzi He’s a legend...I’m honored

@Pzykotyk 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly you guys need an episode of ALPINA

@neonryder8897 5 жыл бұрын

1 i have seen you everywhere, 2 thats luke says hot and cold

@rhodesianwojak2095 5 жыл бұрын

@kotae764 5 жыл бұрын

This car is a old person car sleeper. I'm doing my research and looking around for one. I think it has become my dreamcar.

@averyisaiah1 5 жыл бұрын

Got a bagged one for sale

@user-bg4qv3jp7e 5 жыл бұрын

Avery Milton where you located

@averyisaiah1 5 жыл бұрын

@@user-bg4qv3jp7e south carolina

@chrisrosales470 5 жыл бұрын

Brooooo you still selling it?? I’m willing to come from Kansas and pick it up

@averyisaiah1 5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisrosales470 possibly to the right person

@Robert-ff9wf 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1998 ls400. 111000 miles, drive it every day. You can easily see the quality of materials used to build this car. Nothing fades, head light covers are crystal clear, runs great and is even pretty quick. You don't feel any bumps on the road, ride is smooth as silk. Car was built to last. Very good for long trips, I find I can drive much longer hours comfortably than any other car I have driven. It's in a class by itself!! It has the 290hp engine and is much quicker than the previous generation. I have driven both and mine is much more powerful. I know 290 horse power doesn't sound like much but the car has great acceleration. Its a cruiser for sure and I really like this car.22 years old, daily driver and never has any problems. Can't ask for any better.

@Dysusfusion 2 жыл бұрын

My grandfather had a 94 LS 400 and it's one of the finest vehicles I've been in to this day. V8, RWD, leather seats, snazy looking speedometers and gauges. And it handled like a dream in middle of no where Canada where we get tons of snow and -40 weather conditions. And he kept it for about 10 years until he upgraded, and it was still running strong when it was traded in.

@Jack-fd8cx 5 жыл бұрын

I've been saying this for years, the LS400 is one of the greatest rwd v8's you can get and they're dirt cheap too, so shhhh don't tell anyone how awesome they are so they can stay cheap when I finally can buy one!

@liamleech4748 3 жыл бұрын

they are super popular in canada haha prices have stayed the same for like in the last 6 years but dont see as many for sale. Ive always loved this car but bought by e38 and havent gotten back to an ls

@Eclipsile 3 жыл бұрын

@@liamleech4748 how is the e38s reliabllity, I’m going to be buying a car soon and idk if I want to go with a accord or civic, maybe a is350 or ls400?

@liamleech4748 3 жыл бұрын

@@Eclipsile can really go wrong with a Toyota/Lexus honestly. So depends what you want. Personally I chose the e38 over all those options. 4.4l v8 with 290hp but honestly seems like way more, especially in sport mode. Has alot of options including electronic damper control, ads. Etc. Probably the smoothest transmission I've ever experienced and for a v8 it is somehow good on fuel. I've had no issues in the 3-4 years I've owned it. Doesn't guzzle gas or oil. I could go on about why I'd choose an e38, hard to explain until you drive and own one. But an is350 would be sick too, I just like my v8 to much

@liamleech4748 3 жыл бұрын

@@Eclipsile so yes it's very reliable and will put a smile on your face everytime you drive and will definitely turn heads. But to each their own, test drive a few and see how it feels. I'm from Canada so it says alot if I daily a rwd car and haven't been disappointed even in winter

@leslie7872 2 жыл бұрын

there's one in my area clean unmodified for 3,200cad but it has kinda 273,000km

@kurzjames 5 жыл бұрын

I just started a job at Lexus, and as part of my training, I had to learn about this car. This video was both more informative and more entertaining than my training was :)

@ZerokillerOppel1 5 жыл бұрын

As are the buff horses...

@SirYenko_ 5 жыл бұрын

Time to submit this video to your management. Donut Media providing entertaining training videos for your staff

@wlfgrlx8577 5 жыл бұрын

do my timing belt. ;) lmao.

@dawggonevidz9140 2 жыл бұрын

I call BS. there's a ton of amazing facts about thus vehicle he dodn't mention while he was yeling nascar driver's names. for intance the macining tolerances on the engine parts are so tight that the engine ran a one million mile bench test without an oil change during testing. Any part outside the 1/40,000th of an inch tolerance was melted back down to be recast.

@kurzjames 2 жыл бұрын

@@dawggonevidz9140 Okay well I definitely didn’t learn any facts like that about the car in either case 😂

@nathanielking7481 3 жыл бұрын

I managed to practically steal a ‘98 model with 79k miles on it for just $2,400(gorgeous factory navy blue paint). Everyone I have taken around in it is absolutely amazed at how comfortable and smooth the ride is, whilst sounding like an angry caged beast at just a couple thousand rpm. My dudes, if you manage to stumble upon one of these you will not be disappointed. 25k miles later and all she needed was a few oil changes, and a few sets of rear tires😆

@kieranoconnor0 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this episode more than ever others I watch usually once. I still get goosebumps when you say ‘it’s an awesome engine’

@samuelcurran714 5 жыл бұрын

Toyota Engineer: I want a holiday in LA 2nd Engineer: What if we say we need it to live in LA for a month in a well off area so we can learn what Americans want? 1st: Go on 2nd: And then we'll need to test drive the cars across the US and Europe to ensure they're designed properly 1st: Keep going 2nd: Toyota has almost given us a blank check and says we can put a 4l V8 in the car 1st: NANI?!

@szn00 4 жыл бұрын

Now that's a great comment👍

@nagunaks2222 4 жыл бұрын

NANIII!!!

@rustybricks1924 Жыл бұрын

lol and everyone wins in the end 😎👍

@maxxas5067 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this car is getting recognition. The car is so underrated My dream lexus from the 90s

@harrygregory6227 5 жыл бұрын

Seriously mine is from the 70's! The Challenger is what I want!

@skys9085 5 жыл бұрын

Amd now people will sell it for twice the price

@maxxas5067 5 жыл бұрын

@@skys9085 yea I was thinking that as soon as I saw the video I was like "well shit, there's my chance of owning one"

@-._._._-_._._.- 5 жыл бұрын

The SC 400 is basically a cheap v8 supra

@Toyota4Life 5 жыл бұрын

Maxxas Crow it’s not underrated at all bro. The LS400 is a legend 💯 and it made Lexus the best Japanese luxury automarker

@Bronsons 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you guys do your cut-aways to cars. Sometimes it's an impressive display that fits the mood of how much you're hyping it up. Then other times it's a complete mood change of someone failing horribly and wrecking the car. I love it so much haha.

@johnnymason2460 Жыл бұрын

Hey, James. Bring back the Up To Speed segments. There are so many vehicles you haven't covered yet(including other Lexus models).

@williamfernandes7536 5 жыл бұрын

Every time I look at an LS400 , I remember the bonus stage of Street Fighter 2.

@jasonperdue2554 5 жыл бұрын

Ha! I hear you

@tuiroakwood 5 жыл бұрын

Topkek!

@miguel300ish 5 жыл бұрын

Tearing apart that car in record time lol

@noaht2005 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. Pretty sure that was a Lexus

@dannywholuv 2 жыл бұрын

Makes sense being Japanese and current at that time 😅

@x3Ryosukeee 5 жыл бұрын

I think James missed one of the BIGGEST things about the LS430. It's drag coefficient was 0.25. To put that in perspective, the McLaren P1 has a drag coefficient of 0.34, the LaFerrari at 0.30, and the Porsche 918 at 0.29. IN FACT, the Tesla Model S has a drag coefficient of 0.24. The Model X at 0.25, and the Model 3 at 0.23. The Lexus LS430 was produced in 2001. Over a decade before any of these cars. That is FUCKING INSANITY. I LOVE these cars so much.

@michaelharris8354 Жыл бұрын

The Lexus ls430 was Lexus pinnacle model hands down. It’s features we’re light years ahead of the competition and still relevant today, two decades later. The build quality is above and beyond any auto maker. The materials all just hold up. You actually have to go out of your way and treat these cars poorly for them to look even a little aged. They have such a neutral sophistication about their styling cue, that any person could get out of the drivers seat and you wouldn’t be surprised. Any other car almost always has a type of driver. Everyone who enjoys the best of vehicles would enjoy the ls430. Outside of the timing belt service every 100k, and regular oil changes, the ls430 is basically a maintenance free vehicle. Two decades later, and Al the electronics still work, leather is perfect, natural wood grains look amazing, and the ride is like driving my couch. Oh, and quiet…find me a car that’s quieter inside from factory then an ls430. It’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned, and if I buy another vehicle, it will be another 430. Now the gens after that, sorry, they’re just not ass good. I’d roll with with an ls400 though. Lexus picked up where early 80s Mercedes’ left off for sure. Precision engineering with the highest quality materials, and something to be proud of. But planned obsolescence and greed made manufactured make things that would fail within 10 year spans.

@DESTRAKON Жыл бұрын

Despite being a box (which I love the look of) lol

@kennethhernandez6612 Жыл бұрын

The inspiration for design for the low drag was from the Bullet Train

@lowlifeslides9918 Жыл бұрын

Dayum yall makin me look good 😊😂

@detonater1348 Жыл бұрын

I thought he was gonna say that when he mentioned the mclaren and Porsche n not talk about hybrid stuff

@kieranoconnor0 4 жыл бұрын

This is the only episode that I always go back to! It’s an amazing video about an amazing car!

@veilsideFD3S 3 жыл бұрын

I've rewatched this video so many times, proud owner of a Third Gen ES, it aint as thick as the german or american whips, but the build quality and sense of Zen while driving one is outta this world.

@fj717 5 жыл бұрын

LS -Luxury Saloon GS -Grand Saloon ES -Elegant Sedan IS -Intelligent Sedan RX -Recreational Crossover LX -Luxury Crossover (well..)

@jermisious8737 5 жыл бұрын

So the GX would be the Grand Crossover?

@omarpadilla8033 5 жыл бұрын

So the rx 7 was a crossover?

@neargaming2057 5 жыл бұрын

@@omarpadilla8033 RX 7 was Rotary Experiment 7

@neargaming2057 5 жыл бұрын

LFA-LEXUS is F****** AWESOME

@joelfeggins8152 5 жыл бұрын

@@omarpadilla8033 😐😐😑😑 that's mazda😂😂😂

@Jordanectomy 5 жыл бұрын

I drive a lowered SC400 and had a kid on Instagram tell me the 1UZ sucked. His loss.

@veilsideFD3S 4 жыл бұрын

More cylinders the better

@froggodoggo79 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a 2JZ fanboi all day but the UZ is a seriously respectable piece of kit. If I got a 1SC or 2GS I'd actually prefer them with the V8.

@Dunki113 4 жыл бұрын

@@froggodoggo79 my biggest complaint about the 1uz is where the alternator and power steering pump is located but I'm looking forward to driving mine (hopefully soon)

@deandrej674 4 жыл бұрын

@@Dunki113 Lemme guess. Under the intake manifold like the 2uz-fe 4.7L V8? (I own a 2001 Tundra)

@natlikethebug9522 4 жыл бұрын

@@deandrej674 the alternator is under a very leaky power steering pump which almost always causes them to fail.

@Killebrew1999 4 ай бұрын

I was given a 1999 Lexus ls 400 for my first car after graduating. It’s still insanely underrated and such a smooth drive and sexy beast

@Pamsophydee 3 жыл бұрын

Love hearing about the history behind it all. Makes me appreciate the car even more. Thanks for a great video!

@willybshreddn3794 5 жыл бұрын

When I was younger i was never into luxury car. I mostly had small, leighweight rear wheel drive cars like the RX7, Celica Supra, AE86 Corolla, 1st Gen MR2. Ended up getting a 2001 Lexus GS430 as my 1sr luxury car.....I straight fell in love.

@dbdnrbdb 4 жыл бұрын

Gs430 nice car. Fk the 6cyl.

@TheWutangclan1995 3 жыл бұрын

Things change as we grow old. I know the feeling. Use to dream about Ferraris and Lamborghini as a kid, now it’s transitioned to Nissan GT-Rs and old skylines, porsches, bmws. Now my adventurous self wants to get a wagon, or suv/truck for camping/ overland. Also speaking of luxury, check out Buick Park Avenues. Normally it’s a grandma car, but from what I’ve been told it’s a sofa on wheels.

@RabbitCarrots 2 жыл бұрын

got me the same year and make too!!! love it!

@dhesh0066 2 жыл бұрын

Damn dude.. I would love to drive any of those cars

@vicviper4538 Жыл бұрын

Comfy tanks

@fitnesswithsteve 5 жыл бұрын

There was one at one of those junk yards that you pick the parts yourself and it was so sad seeing it in pieces. People had ripped it apart, destroying most of it in order to get the one or two parts that they needed. For some reason what I remember most is that I could see that the wood paneling were real pieces of wood and not just thin veneers. You could tell they were all hand crafted and lacquered many times and a lot of work went into just these simple parts.

@happyperson9359 5 жыл бұрын

Stephen Mason bet it looked like a carcass that hyenas devoured

@dakitofey171 5 жыл бұрын

i've seen about 5 at my local yard in the past year they will be torn apart days after getting there its crazy.

@lahamada 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for the research YOU did so we did not have to. And I gotta say, YOU'RE SO HILARIOUS.

@audearing27 4 жыл бұрын

This really made me miss my 95 Ls400, only had 60000 miles on it. She was a beautiful and comfortable car that had a beast under the hood, very fun. Someone with a huge truck ran into it going 40 in a parkinglot. Dismonted the engine and totaled it. So sad:(

@SpenceTheSpartan 5 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever clicked on a video so fast. Proud 1992 LS400 owner here

@410kane 5 жыл бұрын

I own a gold 2 tone 93 ls400. Very reliable

@311kratos 5 жыл бұрын

One of my relatives bought a 2001 BMW 7 series and, most of the time, it was at the mechanic who's fixing so many problems. Until I told him to sell it and buy a Lexus. After so much research, he bought a 2000 Lexus LS400. It is just as good as a new car. It rarely breaks. He only changed few parts and it simply works. Very stable, quite, reliable, great isolation and luxurious.

@placeholdername3206 5 жыл бұрын

To be fair, Beemers like the E38 and E39 had all sorts of new gadgets an unnecessary tech it was like "ehh, we are not really suppose to have this yet, but screw it, throw it in". Thats why those particular BMW's can be plagued with electrical issues if you're unlucky.

@311kratos 5 жыл бұрын

@@placeholdername3206 Toyota and Lexus are blamed that their cars don't have enough gadgets. I always tell those people that the reliability aspect is much more important than the luxurious aspect. Toyota gives you what you need but doesn't risk it by putting unreliable parts. Lexus also does the same but a bit extra. They put alot of luxurious gadgets but they make sure that they are good and they'll last for at least 10 years . Even a rich man will be annoyed of his car sitting broken at the garage.

@davidlime 2 жыл бұрын

This was my first car and it was soooo much fun! I had her in highschool and she had some rust so the other kids always underestimated us ... Won every single race. 💅🏻

@claudegrinnell9602 11 ай бұрын

One of the best channels to get lost in!! Lol I seen some old videos and love seeing you grow! You got a winning team . That editor give him props!!

@DeathtrapCult 5 жыл бұрын

You guyd didn't mention the 98-00 LS400. The body panels; were redesigned, interior, and the engine gained about 40hp due to vvti. The transmission became a 5 speed.

@ethixhiggins5059 4 жыл бұрын

Whats the difference between the gs series and LS?

@EduSanjuan777 4 жыл бұрын

@@ethixhiggins5059 LS is full size luxo barge, GS is mid size. LS used to be always a V8, gs used to be always a V6(Fun fact now its th other way around)

@mitchellhayman381 4 жыл бұрын

@@EduSanjuan777 gs had a straight 6 2jz ge

@runningmole 4 жыл бұрын

@@mitchellhayman381 GS was offered with either the inline 6 or v8

@AldousHuxley7 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought my second one yesterday! First ones got 253,000 miles and going strong. New one only got 166xxx. G2g for 100k

@toyotabrony 5 жыл бұрын

Lexus LS400 from the 80’s-90’s is the best flagship ever. It’s a must have.🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@DuBstep115 5 жыл бұрын

Even tho LS was better.. Dictators and movies made the W140 S aka Tank most well known flagship car of the 90's

@BobetoSlim 5 жыл бұрын

I like my 94 2jz SC300 more ;p

@DuBstep115 5 жыл бұрын

@@BobetoSlim NA 2JZ :D jdm model atleast got 1jz turbo

@BobetoSlim 5 жыл бұрын

@@DuBstep115 it is na, BUT, i have the Aristo JDM engine, swapped with like 80k miles on it. Thicker headgasket, arp headstuds, replaced a bunch of other shit, basically ready for turbo :p Now I just gotta take care of this 25 yr old suspension and bushings and transmission X)

@DuBstep115 5 жыл бұрын

@@BobetoSlim Why you didn't buy an 2JZ GTE straight away?

@connormeehan3231 4 жыл бұрын

It feels so right driving my LS400 Coach Edition through Laguna Beach, I’m grateful that I get to every weekend.

@charlespage6227 2 жыл бұрын

going down pch from laguna to doheny is soo great in my ‘99

@kj64gaming19 Жыл бұрын

It's been almost a year now, but thank you sooooo much James for reminding me about this incredible car. Less than a week after I watched this video I bought myself a 1995 LS400 for 4K.

@ItsMikeArre 5 жыл бұрын

Everything you need to know to get up to speed on the Nurburgring

@anthonymolinaro9494 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Arredondo this is such a fucking awesome idea

@alexus25460 5 жыл бұрын

sounds great

@DarkWolf-qo7qo 5 жыл бұрын

Good tip: Don't crash.

@XxrazorxX21 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@aquastu 4 жыл бұрын

Id say a german would have to answer that

@jefferyboat7428 5 жыл бұрын

My mind has been blown right now, I did not for my life know about the history of this car. Even I’m thinking about getting one now. I love the idea that they had this secret plan and carried it out under everyone else’s nose and then BAM! The secret weapon was revealed that not only dominated the game but the secret philosophy behind it made the the future of all luxury cars. The key thing here is Research and hardwork! Love it, keep these coming, I love the in depth story and your humor adds color. Love it love it,

@fnaffanfiction1531 5 жыл бұрын

L, , m mm m m m 0 0)

@jsilva7005 4 жыл бұрын

Why are Japanese cars so much more reliable than other manufacturers? Is it culture, engineering, quality control...????

@jimmarchman 4 жыл бұрын

@@jsilva7005 My best guess is societal expectations.

@solooverland3666 4 жыл бұрын

J Silva Kaizen. Toyota Production System - Look ‘em up. You’ll understand. And you’ll no longer buy anything but Toyota/Lexus

@lexusgang2028 3 жыл бұрын

Get it

@TheDude1391 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Lexus and what they have done to the automobile business, I still got back to these videos months and years later just to revisit that nostalgic feel we all receive from seeing all these amazing cars done decades ago, I still have the dream of donut doing up to steed in the IS300 😎👌

@marshallthomas1906 2 жыл бұрын

First car I owned was my dad's 08 gs 350. Easily one of the greatest cars nobody talks about. That car has not had a single mechanical problem even though my dad didn't take care of it at all. I got it a bit before he passed away. I'm currently 17. Still driving it today.

@Silky_boi 5 жыл бұрын

Up to speed on COSWORTH!!!!!!

@6wim6 5 жыл бұрын

BeCOS you're WORTH it.

@sirchin2061 5 жыл бұрын

@@6wim6 Hahahahahaha you're a legend!

@kathrynfarmer1580 5 жыл бұрын

This channel won't be worth anything if you don't

@mgz282 5 жыл бұрын

I smell some Escort here...

@michaelw2263 5 жыл бұрын

Yes please!

@jessiearturothunder8768 5 жыл бұрын

DO AN IS300/ALTEZZA EPISODE!

@optimusprimus89 5 жыл бұрын

As an IS owner I approve . Let's get these likes up!!

@ethanhiggins4887 5 жыл бұрын

Nah SC300 ftw

@notificationsturnedoff2126 5 жыл бұрын

I forgot all about the altezza they should do that one

@AgentRoadblock 5 жыл бұрын

Just don’t forget the IS 300Cs.

@MangosArtClub 5 жыл бұрын

Pleaseee

@eqjase 4 жыл бұрын

I owned a 91 LS400 back in the day. I loved that car, so simple and elegant.

@MissingLinkGTRS 2 жыл бұрын

Love the LS400 /Celsior it was truly a spectacle to behold

@kanjyro 5 жыл бұрын

**mentions the ls430** **doesn't mention the fact that it's more aero dynamic than a corvette as well as was tested in the same wind tunnel as the Japanese bullet trains.**

@miguel300ish 5 жыл бұрын

KanJyro yeah than a c4

@B2G4me 5 жыл бұрын

Not just the c4 :D

@miguel300ish 5 жыл бұрын

B2G4me lol yeah right .

@miguel300ish 5 жыл бұрын

Deez Nuts exactly bro .

@kanjyro 5 жыл бұрын

@Deez Nuts hey, it also makes 400 something horsepower... Doesn't mean it has a better drag coefficient

@WarriorsPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of the most amazing cars ever made. I have always liked the Lexus LS cars. I like that engine so much, that it's my engine of choice for a swap. Smoothest V8, I have ever driven and the way it delivers power is unlike any other V8 out there. Yes, they aren't the most powerful V8's out there, but it's how they go about doing their job that makes them amazing engines. I also want an LS 400 as a daily car one day. (:

@zaxash 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly I think some of that smoothness needs to be attributed to the 4-speed auto. My old SC400 was awesome but I just felt it needed a manual, although I wonder how much of its luxurious character it would lose. Even though I had to part with it, it left a mark on me and I also want to make a proper build with a 1UZ, be it an SC or some A70/80 Supra.

@gavinr9107 5 жыл бұрын

@@zaxash the smooth ride is all in the engineering and build quality I can assure you. The gearbox is nothing special. The power delivery feels that urge in the top end because of the quad cams too, pretty rare in 1989.....

@realkevintorres 5 жыл бұрын

J Nelson dude wth how? I bought a 98 ls400 for 3 stacks and it had 200,000 miles. And it came with problems lol

@b34rdy 5 жыл бұрын

ive got one in my e36 mated to an e39 530d manual box, slap a turbo on these and 500hp is easily done

@bdog2501 5 жыл бұрын

gogzy That’s awesome. How did u mate the tranny to the engine ?

@lexuslife9751 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Great job guys thank you so much! Love your videos. Keep up the good work!!

@xX_bigdawg_Xx 2 жыл бұрын

I'm totally in love with my LS430 and I wouldn't get rid of it ever It's amazing... unless gas prices get too high that premium gas and low mpg hurts guys

@thisisrndr9388 2 жыл бұрын

Hate to break it to ya…

@quarter8773 2 жыл бұрын

@@thisisrndr9388 wooooooooh

@borginator1493 5 жыл бұрын

I Never miss an UptoSpeed, ScienceGarage, or a Wheelhouse episode, Donut rocks!

@chasemc69 5 жыл бұрын

what ever happend to the bestest show cuz that was awesome as well

@topfloorexec 5 жыл бұрын

I gave you 60 likes bro

@kshitijkumar4383 5 жыл бұрын

@@chasemc69 I know right donut bring that show back!

@gloriushumbug5832 4 жыл бұрын

So my dad worked at volvos testtrack here in Sweden, they also tested a Lexus extremely extensively. They concluded that the Lexus was the best built car they had ever tested. Like the best built car ever not just of volvos but all the other competitor cars they tested

@isaacdiniz 4 жыл бұрын

Kudos for the editing of your videos, they are great and you are awesome. Keep up the good work. Cheers

@javiertorre7396 5 жыл бұрын

happy to find a running 1995 lexus ls 400 for $500 with 294,00 miles

@trdriver430 5 жыл бұрын

wow enjoy

@erronmorgan993 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t think that’s it chief, but enjoy the sweet ride nonetheless

@jellyroll5247 4 жыл бұрын

That means you literally have about 3 to 5 hundred thousand miles left on that engine if properly maintained. No one wants to get rid of these cars. Best overall vehicles made.

@chrisgustafson4465 4 жыл бұрын

I just acquired a '92 LS 400 with 180K miles. It's been in a garage since 1998 and it is spectacularly clean and runs like you would expect. What a find.

@jellyroll5247 4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisgustafson4465 I am patiently looking for a 2004/05 LS400. I live in Naples,FL. and many affluent people reside here. None of them wish to let go of these vehicles. Most are garage kept and low mileage. I'll find one soon enough meanwhile, I'll keep driving my 350k Corolla until the unicorn is within my grasp.

@ThatLooksLikeARake 5 жыл бұрын

Some say that the #unknownvariable goes around hearting comments from fans....

@bearbear807 4 жыл бұрын

I’m very fortunate to have driven one, dad used to own one for 18 years. The ride is silky smooth, seats super plush, the nappa leather so soft and age really well! Despite with 4 gears only the car just hoofs along, drives like a boat. To put in words it felts like a flying carpet! Quiet, smooth and floaty! As an car enthusiast from young I will never forget the experience from it, I even dare to say better built than today car standard.

@StayCovert 3 жыл бұрын

I've been lusting over the LS430 - 460 for weeks. Had to revisit this video

@MaxSpeedMike 5 жыл бұрын

Lexus The only thing you need to know is that it will never leave you stranded

@Toyota4Life 5 жыл бұрын

MaxSpeed wrong. Lexus LFA V10 is something you need to know. Japan’s only Full High performance luxury cars called F is what you need to know. Sexy LC500 V8 space coupe. Lexus LX570 is better off-roader then any German luxury SUV. These are things you need to know. Stop underrating Lexus

@StaVrosRaf 5 жыл бұрын

@@Toyota4Life True... mama lexus knows her shit

@_exl_accord 5 жыл бұрын

My SC400 left me stranded once, but it was my fault 😂

@WelcomeToTheMadness 5 жыл бұрын

My GS300 left me stranded in Iowa....Iowa!!!

@mattymag2394 5 жыл бұрын

@@Toyota4Life seems like every review and comparison puts the g wagon above the 570 so idk. G wagon has 3.5 inches more clearance, lighter, more tech, more comfort, more grip, more power, as efficient...

@at0mly 5 жыл бұрын

I really thought that Ram Charger Jumphrey was gonna turn into Shooting Stars.

@kevoh1234 2 жыл бұрын

dude, first time i found your videos - this intro is bangin hard

@FullBoostJ4 4 жыл бұрын

I love mine bought it to pull the motor for another project but ended up keeping it. Now it's getting boosted!

@trumpjongun8831 5 жыл бұрын

Lexus Ls400 my dream car since i was a kid.

@lunarpitch 5 жыл бұрын

Your avatar is illegal

@person.w9780 5 жыл бұрын

Really?

@84WhiteRX7 5 жыл бұрын

Lunar Pitch you make no sense

@chrisj197438 5 жыл бұрын

Trump Jong Un Not much of a dream

@maxmendizabal2296 5 жыл бұрын

“RAMCHARGER!” If you know you know shout out to the real ones tht hve watched all the videos

@kwamefreeman9207 5 жыл бұрын

🖐🏾

@ritaprasad9248 5 жыл бұрын

RAMCHARGERS!

@CraigFenske 5 жыл бұрын

🙌 *RAMCHARGERS* 🙌

@gorla752 5 жыл бұрын

👌RAMCHARGERS👌

@yannisdimitrov1920 5 жыл бұрын

R A M C H A R G E R S

@AldousHuxley7 4 жыл бұрын

Most reliable car of all time! Just bought my second one yesterday!

@damiancardona2182 3 жыл бұрын

I watch this video multiple times a week jus to see n hear about how great it is

@kevinacapps 5 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know anything about the LS lineup. This was an amazing episode

@masonmount197 4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Capps lil peep gonna murder you

@kengarooang8783 5 жыл бұрын

LEXUS = Luxury EXports to US That's how they came up with the name !

@beastmaster415 5 жыл бұрын

Factory

@BPoweredLove 4 жыл бұрын

@@beastmaster415 huh?

@beastmaster415 4 жыл бұрын

@@BPoweredLove facts... Factory... Facsimile

@BPoweredLove 4 жыл бұрын

@@beastmaster415 Those are all different words. Cool.

@beastmaster415 4 жыл бұрын

@@BPoweredLove different words for when using the word "fact" or "facts" in agreement to whatever was said

@freerider3260 2 жыл бұрын

thanks to this video, all of the local ls 400 craigslist listing shot up to 5k+ this year, they used to be around 1-2k.....

@bhavjotdeol8042 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought my 96 LS400 yesterday and I absolutely love it!!

@itsedwinguzman 5 жыл бұрын

Up to speed on Keiichi Tsuchiya

@justincredible5414 5 жыл бұрын

That would be epic

@rollingdigger19 5 жыл бұрын

thats what i wanted to ask

@ernodios 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely necessary

@macgyverade 5 жыл бұрын

I love your energy, creativity, and passion for your videos

@deerlord2363 4 жыл бұрын

Profile pic matches comment.

@banpowel9784 4 жыл бұрын

Noisy 😱but I needed to know about this particular vehicle.

@macgyverade 4 жыл бұрын

Deer Lord 😂🦌

@nicktalley933 3 жыл бұрын

He’s definitely on coke

@FullBoostJ4 4 жыл бұрын

Picked up my 96 LS400 five years ago to break it for the motor. Still running it and now its getting boosted. Literally the best car I ever owned, not the fastest (yet) but all round awesome car.

@poqjaq 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I'm not even miss any of episodes since day one. Love & respect to you James & co from your fans from Malaysia.

@ProTreeVideos 5 жыл бұрын

Hey random person scrolling down the comments.. Happy Holidays :)

@theghostmachine 5 жыл бұрын

Are you from Guelph ON? Kitchener here

@ore0690 5 жыл бұрын

Again?? Thanks again!!

@phylush5827 5 жыл бұрын

fuck

@1989Icarus 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Holidays to you and yours! Cheers From Canada!

@DylanTheVillan 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and to you too

@basithph8958 5 жыл бұрын

A luxury car that can be used for drifting That’s Lexus!

@lucillewest3489 3 жыл бұрын

I own and enjoy two LS430s. Thank you for making this excellent video!

@christianmontano2361 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite episodes

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 5 жыл бұрын

Certainly an example of engineering perfection! LS400 for the win.

@PPablinho 5 жыл бұрын

🙌RAMCHARGERS🙌

@Gltokensp06 5 жыл бұрын

I look for it every video. I find it, every video. RAMCHARGERS!

@falconater68 5 жыл бұрын

Not a Mopar guy but i'll take it. I'll take anything old really, a lot of these kids need educated.

@aaronbryan5095 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the way he said RAMCHARGERS

@night927 5 жыл бұрын

Ramchargers

@samhaines8228 5 жыл бұрын

I did a little happy wiggle with that "Ramchargers!" callback...had it's own animation sequence to boot!!

@josephb1657 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video! keep up the fantastic work

@raemondpray6894 4 жыл бұрын

Lexus was ahead of it's time and most of the engineers dont even know every detail about the capabilities and what accessories the ls series had I bought a 03 ls430 a year ago and it is hand down my favorite car. The stock sound system from mark levison is amazing. The power it has is amazing the whole car in itself is amazing I been hoping donut media would do this car

@Thecardoctor365 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best videos y'all have ever made. I love how funny he is lol

@Omar-em7rl 5 жыл бұрын

is that Matt Farah's Million Mile Lexus?

@ThatLooksLikeARake 5 жыл бұрын

Dammit you beat me to it

@brokenacoustic 5 жыл бұрын

No, thats on Regular Car Reviews lol

@LunringNassar 5 жыл бұрын

yep

@Omar-em7rl 5 жыл бұрын

@@brokenacoustic IT'S TIME TO BROWN!!!! WINGADINGA WINGADINGA

@MrSunSetts 5 жыл бұрын

WINGADINGADINGADINGAWINGADINGADINGADINGA

@pbattis1 4 жыл бұрын

I love the LS400 and this is great information. Worthwhile video.

@abrahamdiaz846 Жыл бұрын

I saw this video and fell in love with this car. I bought a 98 ls400, don’t regret it one bit.

@JDevine687 5 жыл бұрын

You guys should do a vid on Keiichi Tsuchiya. The man, the drift king himself. And Tie it into all those Best Mortoring battle videos! :) We wouldn't have those gems without him. Oh and I guess talk about F&F Tokyo Drift.

@itsedwinguzman 5 жыл бұрын

Dont forget about Hot Version

@midnitestate 5 жыл бұрын

Up to speed on hot version would be neat

@JDevine687 5 жыл бұрын

@@itsedwinguzman Heck yeah I forgot about Hot Version at the time haha

@MichaelRasco 5 жыл бұрын

My dad’s first car when he moved to the states was the first gen LS400. I remember him telling me he couldn’t tell if the car was on because of how smooth the V8 engine was. Kinda sad it got neglected over the years and that we let it go eventually.

@chadvarnadore7767 3 жыл бұрын

Buying a 430 Wednesday. Drove a bunch in 2007-2009. Dreamed of owning one. Financing is done and will have one in my driveway Wednesday night!

@kitshiro2590 10 ай бұрын

I just recently bought a ‘97 LS400 for my first car. This really taught me a lot about the car I have to take care of.

@illshlapu 5 жыл бұрын

Is that Matt Farah's million mile Lexus?

@burrogrande 5 жыл бұрын

Yotsuba thank you, I came to the comments for this!

@dongodlyduffy776 5 жыл бұрын

Yotsuba THATS SUBARU IMPOSSIBRU

@loganrogers9157 5 жыл бұрын

No, that's the vagabond falcon

@Gen01Lee 4 жыл бұрын

I remember those commercials in the 90s glasses balancing on the hood. 👍🏻

@Cryozenix 4 жыл бұрын

I love the Dodge Demon V8. The engine alone from the Demon is why it’s my favorite car. But from the inside, a Lexus V8 sounds absolutely incredible.

@tselengphala 4 жыл бұрын

this is the sickest channel to watch now. all the way in South Africa where we pride ourselves in the E30 325is Produced right HERE BABY. addicted even when i dont feel like learning something new about cars i watch to hear how many ways Horsepower can be translated tltltltltltltl.

@MercDiggler 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. My first car was a hand me down '92 ls400 in 2003. Loved it. Wish I would have appreciated it more.

@davidm2938 4 жыл бұрын

My dream car was a LS430 for a while. I was looking for a Avalon then I found a 2005 LS430 Ultra Luxury. Air suspension, massage seats, radar cruise control, pre collision system ect.... here the car is almost 16 years old and everything works in it. And due to the quality of how these cars were built it still looks and drives like new.

@calionfire9394 3 жыл бұрын

Super rad these up to speed videos are hands down the best

@ellisabraham9095 5 жыл бұрын

IM SO GODDAMN HAPPY YOU FINALLY DID A VIDEO ON THE LS400

@JonnyBgooD007 4 жыл бұрын

10:26 Ship I served on in the Navy 👍

@LSniumUwU 2 жыл бұрын

Are you gay? Like most Navy people?

@t.l.robinson2162 3 жыл бұрын

You are funny and make your videos fun to watch. Keep up the excellent job.

@dzrotary 2 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to find one in my neighborhood they are hard to find of people want to much money for them. The search continues!!! Thanks for the inspirational video!!!

@HarshwardhanPatil-vg7nd 5 жыл бұрын

Pls do one on a merc w124

@ATR-_ 5 жыл бұрын

300D specifically

@Lexa-106 5 жыл бұрын

This!

@InterstellarKev 5 жыл бұрын

I owned this car truly one if the best cars ever made mine had over 500k miles. Oh BTW can we do a up to speed on the Lexus SC400/300 aka Toyota Soarer?!

@osrs_sui 5 жыл бұрын

The Fresh Prince of All Sayians friend of mine has a SC400 for sale, contemplating buying it 🤷🏼‍♂️

@InterstellarKev 5 жыл бұрын

@@osrs_sui They are just as fun. I've owned one as well. IF you are getting one make sure of a couple of things. plus Pro tip works with any toyota or Lexus that has this great engine! its a Beast. 1. Check the Power steering if leaking fix it fast it will kill your alternator because it sits right on top of it. 2. the Entire Water pump replacement no if and or but's replace this if the car has over 120,000k this will save you a headache. 3. Upgrade to a Supra radiator. Flows much nicer. or get a all metal/aluminum 4. I know the BFI mod is going ot look tempting.. dont do it save the headache and get a real cold air intake if your going for it. 5. Coilovers with 17-19 inch wheels 20 pushing the limit depending if you are going for a more sporty look. but this also improve handling. I believe you might be able to get away with getting supra springs as well but might want to research that again. 6. If you get the SC get the LS400 brakes so much better. 7. Replace vacuum lines with official or close to oem to save headache or you will be plugging a lot of holes Giggity! These are a start it gets fun lol but the first 2 MAJOR Hope this helps you an anyone else!

@emoney1uz 2 жыл бұрын

just got my hands on a 107k mile LS for 4 grand in great shape super happy with it

@unknownuser3373 Жыл бұрын

Just bought an LS430 last week and had to do a refresher on the LS

@sid280 5 жыл бұрын

We have a 1991 LS400 in the family, it really is one of the best cars ever built. It's reliable, powerful, smooth, still looks good, handles great for 2 tonne sedan, all the electrics are still functional... The 1UZ-FE at 6500rpm sounds like 8 kittens all gently purring until you change the exhaust, at which point it sounds like an angry lion coming to rip your limbs off.