The turning the engine off and on wears down the battery and shortens the life of the starter etc. but mostly for those of us in FL cars get hot INSTANTLY when you turn the a/c off. As far as the turbo lag, try the paddle shifter downshifting to first before you stop. Then use paddle to go again and she'll scat. I've had six LS (400, 430, 460, 460L & 500) and seems for gas mileage they are set to start in second otherwise.

Im the guy that turns the auto stop/start feature off 😂 not even mad about that one

All LS models require premium fuel because of they use high compression (ratio) engines. The use of non premium fuel (octane rating lower than 91) will cause the engine to "knock" (Fuel igniting prematurely) reducing power and fuel economy. I've had a 92 LS400, 04 LS430, and an 08 LS460. I really appreciate your videos!

The turbo lag you describe bothers me, and if Lexus didn't minimize that with their 2021 refresh it would be a deal breaker for me. My twin turbo V8 in the S550 has no lag at all, and of course my beloved Lexus LS460 had no lag either with its V8 and no turbos. What a great engine that was!

How odd, I hate the start stop features lol

Interesting you like auto start stop, because a common question I get is how to permanently disable it on the newer MY22 NX350 (hint you can't). Thankfully Lexus has done a good job since it works far smoother than the X3 and B250 which I had with similar systems. The touchscreen again is solved on the newer MY21 LS. That said, the newer Lexus Interface on the new LX600 and NX350 is far superior, especially if you're into tech bit. Also, you now get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Regular fuel is often used only on mass market brands. If you look at the luxury brands (BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, Acura etc.) none of them can use regular fuel. Also, turbo motors tends to prefer premium anyways to prevent knocking. The V35A-FTS is a good engine but i feel Lexus still needs work tuning their turbo engines. I have more seat time in a NX350 but even then the newer T24A-FTS still has poor takeoff like your LS500 and the older NX300, and part throttle at low speed tends to create "surge" effects you won't find on a BMW or Audi turbo engine. I suspect it is mainly down to throttle calibration more than anything. Glad to hear you still like the Lexus overall, in comparison to the hour long list of complaints with a certain brand starting with a T and ends with A (not Toyota) 😂

I appreciate this video. Not many people will talk about the things they don’t like about the vehicle which are just as valuable if not more valuable to potential buyers. Can you make another on why you got rid of it for Lexus ES?

I actually like the fact that Lexus doesn’t add the start stop feature. imo (with the non hybrids)

Still...... the styling is nice on the LS :)

I have the 2017 ES350 Ultra Luxury model and it's extremely long as well probably a bit shorter in length than the LS500 and it's hard to park without Parking assist can't imagine parking something a bit longer because the ES feels like a boat in the city making sharp or U-turns I find myself having to back up often to make those turns it's so long but I love the car it's super-fast, quiet and super smooth on the highway, would be nice to have air suspension because the ES can get bumpy on roads that are imperfect, but overall the car is fantastic

Funny, but I really dislike the Auto Stop/Start on my 2015 Mercedes S-550, and the second thing I do after starting the vehicle is push the button that disables this "feature". If I buy a 2021 and on Mercedes S then the new 48 volt mild hybrid feature will enable seamless start/stops and that would be OK. I owned an LS460 before the S550 so I am still contemplating a move back to Lexus. My wife is on her second ES350 and loves them.

I also own an LS 2023. I agree with everything you said

I’d prefer 5.0L V8 standard with the 4.8L V10 from LFA optional.

@2:20 -- No spare tire? Maybe they offer run flat tires?

I hate Auto stop, the seat massage shuts off so it doesn't get hot and wear the pump out, I agree on the spare tire that is crap, to pay this much for one and not even a doughnut, as far as the lag goes try a Pedal Commander, but I think what your have is turbo Lag, Love these cars!

I own a 1997 LS 400, a 2012 LS 460 and a 2019 LC 500 and love them ALL-personally I "Hate" that God awful Automatic Start/Stop feature on cars today, but each to their own, lol...☺

i also own this car and the last part is so true and its even worst in eco mode you have to push hard on the pedal. and if your not lucky if someone is already going forward behind you they will hate you for going too slow.

I absolutely agree with the length of the car. It is damn way too long and I have real trouble parking it or doing some maneuvering in the tight parking places. Otherwise, my model is 500h and does not have a problem with the other things you've mentioned

Yeah the lag off the line is annoying. I came from a 330 which was a turbo as well so I had similar lag expectations. I actually like having the touchpad in addition to a touchscreen. I miss the touchpad/rotary input option when it’s just touchscreen like in my other car. In Waze when I want to mark that there is a police car, reaching to the bottom right screen is harder than swiping or rotating a knob. My gripe that you didn’t cover is that heated/cool seats and heated steering wheel are hidden in the menu. Hard buttons would be so much better. Same with massage. Concierge is fine but I prefer manual controls.

I just traded up my ES 350 for an LS 460. I was looking at the LS 500 initially, but wasn’t fond of the turbo V6. My 460 has the classic V8 with a full size spare so that’s two of the problems resolved.

fascinating that you have no auto start stop! I wouldn't have guessed it in such a new car

How are you liking your ES300h? My wife’s RX450hL mirror broke off at an automatic carwash so I am very disappointed with the poor quality, the plastic housing that holds it is very thin. The vehicle only has 645 miles so now I feel like trading both the ES and RX. The repair will be around $2400 so I an hoping the car retains its value long enough so we can get rid of it soon. Now I am worried that it will fall apart unless this was a fluke, but as a previous owner of Toyota products, I don’t see their durability. Are they the worst, no, but surely not the best. My Impala so far has been the most reliable car, followed by the Malibu. I had a Buick long ago that was very good mechanically but terrible cosmetically. I have owned a Mazda, Honda, and Infiniti and all of them had issues. The Honda Odyssey was fine with the engine and transmission for the time we had it but the electrical components and sliding door kept breaking, they are actually being sued now for both issues. The Infiniti Q45 was very well built but could not keep a transmission running past 100k miles, 3 to be exact. And the 2021 Mazda CX9 has a defect were the engine burns the oil, they are also being sued at this time for that. So I am over the myth of Japanese car reliability, I wish the Lincoln Town car and Cadillac Fleetwood were still around. I guess I can hope for a better car with Mercedes, I know they are over engineered and can break but at least the car is exciting to drive and has good features without an overly dated infotainment system and 360 camera.

InternetDude please explain me how is the suspension ride..the comfort..is it harsh in this category of car ? Is the S class suspension better ?

The auto start-stop function has a big drawback. If you think you're saving fuel, then you don't realise by starting and stopping your vehicle multiple times you are ruining your spark plugs.

Do you also have the shudder in the torque converter when shifting through the 1st few gears under light acceleration? I took mine (2021 model) in for that and they said it was normal for this transmission. I highly doubt Lexus would have designed it to do that. After 1 yr and 16,000 miles of ownership, I think I am going to replace it. I drove an ES loaner the last few days the car was in the shop and I enjoyed that car more.

I had owned LS400, ES300, two ES350 in the past. A few years ago, I had purchased Audi A8 instead of LS500. Here are the main reason - I hate the control pad of the infotainment. Lots of distraction if you want to change your AC and navigate the menu. Lexus owners had been complaining for over 10 years. Lexus decided to do nothing - Why does Lexus remove spare and equip Run-flat tires? Customers had been complaining the harsh ride and limited choices of run-flat tires. - Lexus decided to import the long wheel base only. It is like a boat. What is the point of keep increasing exterior length and shrinking the internal leg room? Please help me out on the rationale - Long list of options. LS is a flagship sedan. Why do Lexus even offer base(bare bone model)? Mark Levinson, Semi-aniline leather interior and rear side window shade should be standard. It is okay to offer Luxury Rear seat package, etc. - MSRP of LS of base model is too close to ES Ultra Luxury. Keeping LS base price low does not mean you are going to get more sales. Lexus Marketing really lost me in the last 10 years. LS used to the icon and flagship of Lexus. It is suppose to be for conservative buyers. Please make it simple and bring all handy function back such as ventilated & heated seat control in the center console. Turbo engine is cheap and unreliable. Bring the V8 Natural Aspirated engine back please. Last but not least, kill the Fsport option on LS. What the hell is Fsport doing in LS line up?

Actually, the onboard modern cars have computers to control the "Knocking". You can use regular fuel, and add some Chemtool B-12 occasionally to clean the injectors, cylinder heads, etc. If you notice any hesitations in your acceleration, then move up to mid-grade fuel and that should fix it. So, Premium fuel is not REQUIRED, but you put what you wish in your car, at YOUR expense.

Yeah they should’ve put shut engine off feature on the Lexus. It’s standard on the 7series for years now.

I was surprised how small the backseat is, felt much smaller than the previous generations. Didn’t feel much roomier than my GS

Auto start doesn’t safe on gas but can do more damage in the long run

Putt-Putting the Nissan GT-R turbo V-6 around town has also ALWAYS been a major complaint. Nissan never solved the issue. Regardless of price, will Japan ever make a smooth & liveable TT-V6?

You don't like "how long" it is then belabor the point about rear seat leg room? Don't like premium fuel a high performance engine requires and prefer the engine shuts down at red lines..... WTF? You knew what an LS was before you bought it. You need an econobox.

Can’t one order an LS without run flats???? I hate run flats.

I think it’s common sense to have to move front seats forward to recline in the back. Obvious?

A Genesis G90 V8 is your friend based on the gripes you have with the Lexus

All good luxury sedans today with strong acceleration and true luxury items inside like massage and top quality leather and other materials require Premium gas. My Infiniti Q45, my Lexus Ls460, and my current Mercedes S550 require premium. Part of the cost of driving a vehicle like this.

But over all this is my top car if I can afford it

My Grandma has an '05 LS430 that she bought as a CPO in '08 with 15K on it. She has absolutely loved the car with it's smooth ride and very comfortable and quiet interior. But it is now 17 years old and it has 195K on it. She is ready for an upgrade and she thinks she wants another LS. But I am concerned that the LS500 is not the same kind of car as the LS430 and she will not like it- that its too sporty and less comfortable. So how does this car compare to the older LS models?

Does your Ls 500 make a beeping noise everytime it’s in reverse and can that taking off or down to one beep?

I notice my Lexus changes driving bavhavior based off how aggressive or light I’ve been driving under aggressive driving it will be more responsive then on weeks we’re I’ve been chill the response is no where to be found

excellent car❤

Sooooo.... Why did you buy it 😅

The start stop system. Would just be waiting to brake I’m good without it

I drive a 2018 GS350 F, and I wish they kept that model and made it look like the LS 500. I think my next Lexus will be an LS500 F, red with white interior and I wish the touch screen was integrated in a nicer way and not what they did with the 2021 model which is just an after thought cheesy solution.

Uh, yeah it needs premium bc it’s a twin turbo V6 tuned to 416hp. Of course it can’t be optional for regular lol

i own E300 2019 and there no spare tires, its Run Flat tire, trust me after few incidents while i am driving you will thank them for the run flat tires

So, my '03 BMW 530i Sport really is the best sedan on the planet. I guess I'll keep it. Thank you Germany

WRONG Start Stop is hard on your engine, battery and starter ... start stop is a bad idea. The timeout and the seat massager is a safety feature so you don't fall asleep.

Gorgeous car

I think that's alot of needless complaining about little things that are also present on cars which cost about 20k more...also most cars with high comp ratios require 97 oct

the start/stop option creates alot of problems and is definitely not worth it

Just got my lightning today!!!!!

We there thinking on this car hard until u said there’s no way to turn off auto stop that SUCKS and we love Lexus

The 2022 is that the same thing the problems with the engine shut Off at the light I hate that

That stop and go is the worst .!! Premium gas come on.!! The turbo lag i agree but I got the turbo booster from TOM’S and it’s 100% better Get a ES luxury package and get a air suspension Aftermarket and buy a massage seat cover for it Had it on a non massage seat and it works great but also stops at Exactly 15 minutes Just like my massage seat in my house it only goes to 15 minutes and then it turns off What I did was a got a spare rim and tires and removed all the run flats to. Regular tires are 100 times a smoother ride I agree with the rear but I don’t drive this car with ppl since I have the Executive white interior 2019 model.

I would NEVER buy a car with that stupid auto start stop feature! It damages the engine when it shuts off after driving at high speeds. Your engine is NOT supposed to just shut off after driving at a high-speed, bro! Hopefully, the great engineers at Lexus continue to make that feature an option and not standard on this great machine! If so, at least give us the option to turn off this useless and dumb feature!

Turbos cause the lag.

You bought the wrong car and now crying about it. Just go for a hybrid Lexus, and your're fine. Never understood why people are buying turbo charged cars.

Auto stop-start is completely useless unless the car is a hybrid. Lmao

Start stop is car toyota knows what they are doing

I will not purchase a car that cutoff and on I hate that on THESE newer cars.

When are you going to ditch the Lexus and come back to buying Teslas again? I bet there are more Supercharger stations near you. Ironically, I am looking at a Certified Used LS 500 as its value has NOT held up. It’ll be my second car cos I’ve driven Lexuses most of my life until I started to buy Teslas.

Because it's a Toyota with a higher price tag.

fan blower making loud noises randomly

do not buy a high end car if you want to save some $. just get a Civic or Corolla. this video is one of them i can not agree.

I hate touch screen

buy a Camry then

First world complaints.