2013-2017 Lexus LS 460 Buyer’s Guide - Reliability & Common Problems

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  @DiscerningCars · 3 years ago · pinned

  2014-2020 Mercedes S Class Reliability Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkFCMYdaNP8">https://youtube.com/watch?v=pkFCMYdaNP8&amp;feature=sharea</a>

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  @mannygomez1670 · 6 months ago

  I purchased a 2017 LS 460 L with 74k miles for $27k. &nbsp;I spent $200 for a thorough pre purchase inspection &amp; it was money well spent. &nbsp;I took it to my Lexus dealership for its first oil change. The only thing it needed was a brake system fluid flush, which the inspector recommended at the time of purchase. I did purchase an extended warranty through my credit union &amp; I was able to finance the vehicle @ 6%. So far so good. This video is spot on!

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  @SuperSnakePlissken · 2 years ago

  LS 460 is far superior to any of it’s peers, but nothing can touch the reliability of the LS 430.

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  @db9904 · 6 months ago

  I just picked up a 2013 LS460 awd for at total of 5800.00 due to it having 250,000 miles. It&apos;s black on black and absolutely stunning to look at and drive. The first owner took it to Lexus like clockwork and the 2nd owner did zero maintance so now I&apos;m sorting things out. I&apos;ve managed to get a few small problems addressed, but I&apos;ve got more to go. I have a backup GS450h I&apos;ve got now up to 261,000 miles and nothing but oil changes and tires. I also have an older but show worthy 1998 Gs300 that is a tank, and last on my Lexus lineup in my other garage is a 2017 GSF. It&apos;s a monster and my pride and joy. Thanks for sharing this info on the LS460.

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  @BartMan59 · 3 years ago (edited)

  I own 2006 LS430. &nbsp;I take it for its scheduled maintenance at my local Toyota dealer with no issues. &nbsp;I considered trading it in for a 2016/17 and was advised against it. &nbsp;IMHO, the LS 2005-06 models are the BEST car Lexus has ever made.

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  @Student-of-YAHAWASHI · 7 months ago

  I have a 2013 LS 460 beautiful car well maintained by myself the only true major issues that I’ve had so far: alternator went bad, valve cover gaskets, high pressure fuel pump gaskets, and brake pump, all of these I did myself to save money. &nbsp;Other than that solid car with 202K miles I’m looking forward to many more. &nbsp;If you’re handy with some tools, it’s just like owning any other car take care of it. It will take care of you. &nbsp;I don’t know why this car gets a bad reputation. It’s ahead of its time and very good looking on the road.

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  @connerdownes2034 · 7 months ago

  hello LS lookers. Had my first LS 430 04 for about 17 years, ended up with 250k miles. Just bought my 2017 LS 460 RWD. Was hunting for the AWD or F sport but those are so rare most dealerships even Lexus ones would chuckle at you, nevertheless; I love my 2017 LS more than I could love any brand new car. I drive down the road looking at &quot;new&quot; cars thinking im more than happy to try and take it over 250k and 17 years. Good luck my friends.

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  @61021 · 2 years ago

  Got a 2013 f sport ls460 , great car, 80,000 kms, had a water leak that cost $1.2k, Lexus quoted me $3k to replace the analog clock as the dash had to come out, I declined. Front brakes cost $3k but they offered after market brakes pads for half that and in my opinion they are better than Lexus brake pads. Owned it now for 4 years, no regrets

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  @gsanchez711 · 2 years ago

  I just bought a 2014 166k miles for 13k paid cash. Runs great. Valve cover gaskets leaking going to change that soon myself other than that everything is flawless. Super well maintained interior and exterior

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  @alengreen589 · 3 years ago

  and unfortunately they are a lot of people out there, where think that you buy a Lexus and than you can drive it 10 or more years without any problem 😅, thanks Kevin.

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  @13Jeepjumper · 1 year ago

  Fantastic honest video! &nbsp;I own a 2015 LS460 (Base), and so far no issues (purchased with 50K and currently have 70K). &nbsp;I also have a 2003 LS430 with 115K miles and some days I like that ride even better lol. &nbsp; The ride on the LS430 is buttery smooth and &quot;effortless&quot;. &nbsp;The ride in the LS460 is &quot;SOLID&quot; feeling...with a tighter but comfy/plush ride. &nbsp; While I do wish the tech didn&apos;t age as poorly, it is still decent. &nbsp;ML audio system is FANTASTIC! in the 460 (the 430 models you may find probably all have blown speakers as the ML are known for that). &nbsp; I am ODDLY looking into potentially swapping with a 2025 Subaru Legacy Touring XT (with the Java Brown napa leather). &nbsp;But I&apos;m thinking I may kick myself if I end up doing that. &nbsp;More practical, solid power (in that specific model) and &quot;cheaper&quot; to run and maintain potentially (with knowing i have my lovely 430 still when I was the buttery smooth highway road trips). &nbsp; ;)

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  @BlueCrab251 · 3 years ago

  One thing I disagree on with the current generation ES is the seat comfort. The seats in the ES are horrible; rock hard, and I was set to buy this one to replace my current one, but the awful seats turned me off from the whole car. It does look sharp, but a previous generation ES plus a 13-17 LS will be my preferred setup.

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