Lexus Is Dropping Its Best Engines — 10 Used Models to Buy While You Can
Lexus has dropped the V8 from every model except the LC 500, and 2026 is the LC 500's final model year.
Here are 10 used Lexus models with non-turbo V8 and V6 engines to buy while you can, each with one check and today's KBB price. Number one is a V8 flagship for about $13,000.
📋 Printable checklist with every recall number in this video: https://speedfreakshow.gumroad.com/l/free-lexus-vin-check
The LS lost its V8 in 2018, the LX in 2022 and the GX in 2024. For 2026 the IS 500 is gone and the ES no longer offers a V6, which leaves the IS 350 as the only car on this list you can still buy new. For each car you get the engine (1UR-FE, 1UR-FSE, 2UR-GSE, 3UR-FE, 3UZ-FE or the 2GR V6), the years to look at, the recall or campaign to confirm before you pay, and a dated Kelley Blue Book price. Every number comes from a source listed below.
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00:00 Lexus is dropping its best engines
00:44 #10 Lexus ES 350
01:42 #9 Lexus IS 350
02:51 #8 Lexus GS 350
03:46 #7 Lexus SC 430
04:53 #6 Lexus RC F
05:45 #5 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
06:30 #4 Lexus GX 460
07:44 #3 Lexus LX 570
08:35 #2 Lexus LC 500
09:20 #1 Lexus LS 460
Before you buy: run the VIN at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a Lexus dealer to check it too. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't cover safety recalls more than 15 years old unless the maker offers more coverage, and the valve-spring recall (10V309) dates from 2010.
💬 Own one of these? Put the year, model and mileage in the comments. And would you buy one of these, or the new turbo?
Disclaimer: general information only, based on data available at recording, not professional advice. Prices, recalls and specs change, so confirm with a dealer, NHTSA and a qualified mechanic before you buy.
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Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRCzhNaCEJsTGDK2dkYuaa9HWVqKoSWWRHDCK-34kba6oPMwEZ0WrfWfBIRctDKMOV70QPAYumcDiE7/pub
