Glad you joined the club. My 2018 infrared only has 3400 miles on it. I drive it every week, but I guess not that much. It has never seen rain. Still smells like it did in the showroom. Ah yes.
I have the 2018 version of this car it is the best drivers car I've ever owned and that is amongst a Porsche, Benz, Cadillac etc. The only car I've yearned to drive for no apparent reason, always feels like a special event.
@Steve Jovan you say I’ve never owned a Porsche funny I’ve never met you and vice versa so how on Gods green earth would you know what I’ve had in my stable. MY 2013 Porsche Panamera 4 in my opinion was not any faster any more luxurious or any better put together than my 18 LC. Are there better Porsche’s than my LC I’m sure there are but the 1 I owned was no better.
Rob Crawford Meaning that you don’t understand sports cars. Who on earth puts a base Panamera 4 into any equation regarding legitimate sports cars or GT cars? It’s the slowest Porsche of the modern age. Anyone who knows sports cars knows this. Secondly the Panamera is a SEDAN not a sports coupe! Lastly you terrible grammar skills are reflective of a poor education which translates into a lower socioeconomic class. I stand by my observation!
@@miketheman4341 Oh Steve you know me so well! You've critiqued my grammar, figured out my socioeconomic status by doing so. Told me I've never owned a Porsche then enlightened me on why I can't count that particular Porsche in the evaluation equation. Made a blanket statement about my understanding or lack thereof of sports cars, not knowing a dam thing about me or whats in or has been in my garage. Lastly your pompous words are most likely reflective of a grandiose world that only exist in your head...
Rob Crawford Remember this lesson in epistemology as only an idiot would chime in on a discussion about GT/ sports car with a comment about their Porsche Macan or Cayenne! This is not about anything with a Porsche badge! It’s about sports car/ GT cars! It’s not about your terribly underpowered family sedan with a Porsche badge. At the very least I’ve established that you don’t know the difference.
I bought a used one from Canada performance package fully loaded just like yours infrared but with the black interior. It’s currently on a ship on its way to me... can’t wait. The only problem I’m worrying about is that I’m paraplegic and this car is a bit low to the ground. I’m currently driving an IS convertible, and the LC is like 2 inches lower.
@goodfella21f For my tastes, it's a perfect balance between performance, extremely high manufacturing quality inside and out, exotic car looks, comfort and features. Having owned a 2015 Carrera 4S and 2017 Aston Martin Vantage S among other cars, this one is better suited for the varying road surfaces (that can get ugly all too often). The 4S had a very harsh ride, better suited for the track. The AM was altogether a lesser car than the LC in every measurable way, absolutely not worth the premium in price.
Got my eyes on a 2018 model in 2022 with low miles and certified, it's my go to move for the last 15 years when I buy a Lexus. You can save a ton of money and still get the full warranty .
Saw the 2020 car at the dealer’s today. It was breathtaking! Thank you for the fair review. However, the 911 carerra s is now priced at 150,000 US (medium features) so the Lexus is 50,000 cheaper. Just wanted to make that point clear.
Concept looks in/outside Really high craftsmanship Roaring N/A V8 with more than enough power that probably will last ages Brilliant gearbox Yeah this is worths 100K
Living in the S.F. Bay Area and a state where potholes in the road are like a badge of honor, I opted for the 20" wheels instead of the short life span 21" version. If I only drove in my driveway, the 21" wheels would have been my first choice but since using the public roads is something that is necessary, visiting my local wheel repair shop every other day didn't seem like a smart move. I already hit a mega pothole and got worried so I took the car to the dealer. Fortunately, no damage anywhere. With the "clunk" it made hitting that hole, I know for sure the 21" wheels would have been totaled. As for the infotainment touch pad, it isn't bad at all because the car does have VOICE COMMAND. Learning how to use properly either gets the job done or gets you to the screen where all you have to do is make one click. Spend time running the "SETUP" if you buy the car and 95% of your preferences will be done so you'll rarely have to use the touchpad. This car is under priced. No doubt about it. It is an awesome machine in every way. The best part is....it's a Lexus, not a BMW, M-B, Aston-Martin, Ferrari etc. so you will spend 99.99% of your time driving a car that works and is very, very reliable. Inferior manufactured parts won't need replacing like those other cars because Lexus doesn't make anything that is inferior. All you have to do is do what is expected and follow the service recommendations and this car will be the best car you've ever owned. I love my InfraRed 2018 with the Toasted Caramel interior and now it even has Apple Car Play which the dealer installed for $200. Go drive one of these and you will fall in love. Inside, outside, under the hood....it is gorgeous.
Well said and I agree..I have the liquid plat/roja red loaded version for daily driving and a R8 V10 Plus for weekend fun..the LC is an amazing daily driving grand tourer.. the infotainment is no issues for me either..it's funny how people that review the car all complain about it but I have yet to hear an owner complain..we just know how to use it... cheers!
You don’t need a lot of money to buy an LC 500. Plus, Bay Area cost of living is extremely high. You could totally own one in your lifetime, no matter what you do for a living. Even if you’re not “at liberty to discuss it”
Just got mine last week. I’m obsessed with this beautiful machine. Unlike any car I’ve ever driven. There is a prestige that comes with driving this unique super car. The first time I actually saw it was the day I drove it home and it really is a very unique experience.
The rough ride is partly due to wheels yes but this is mostly solved with the newer LC 500 models, I think the 2020 and beyond they revised suspension to have more compliance and it is more comfortable. It's not all about wheel size, suspension is mostly the culprit of ride quality
I own a fully loaded LC and have had it 6 months now..hands down the most amazing daily drive grand tourer. Zero regrets! If I was forced to come up with something bad about it, it would be the useless back seats. But then, mine holds my umbrella, an extra sweater and any shopping I need to do.:-) so i cant complain really..At the end of the day, if you are looking for sport and luxury, this is the car!! Its worth the six figures!!! Love it!
Raven Red believe it or not back seat kill a lot of road noise from rear so this car is danm quite then c7 grand sport I drove ....and love lc500 I will pick over any other car out there that’s just my taste I don’t know about others ...
Raza I didn't consider that..yes that would make sense and thanks for pointing it out.. I just sold the grand sport /2018 I had..I love this car way better.;-)
Raven Red haha one of my friend work there and I went with my c7 grand sport and they put me in Lexus lc500 for test drive and they force me to take the car for test drive out ..so I drive the crap out of that car and man lc500 is way superior then c7 grand sport so I sold one for that and saving up to get lc500 since I don’t finance the car...hopefully in future I get one can’t wait ...
Recently taken delivery of my LC500 Sport + here in the UK, absolutely love it, there’s only 430 in the country so a real head turner. Don’t like the sat nav, Tom Tom much better.
As many as 430 ? I remember the original Honda NSX where they were selling 50 a year in the UK only. Look at the value of those now. I would rather own a Lexus LC500 than a Porsche 911 as more exclusive as you say and better looking.
What a car! I wish I could one day afford to buy one. The design is so fresh the headlights front and rear are something FRESH! The sound from the exhaust the interior! WOW Lexus has the Germans and Italians scared.
The LC 500 is undeniably one of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen. I own a 2021 LC500 red convertible, and even when I’m not driving it, I find joy in just admiring it parked in the garage. While there may be faster or more expensive cars out there, I challenge anyone to find one more beautiful. I’ve even named mine Halle Berry, since having the real Halle Berry isn’t an option!
Absolutely NOTHING looks like the LC500 so as to chose between a porsche, benz or Jag (Which are all great companies with fantastic vehicles) you can either go and and drive whatever everybody else is driving or set yourself apart and get an LC.
Thanks for the review on this car, currently considering one among a few others. Definitely agree, this is a GT car, not really considered a sports car, I am keeping that in mind. 4.4 seconds to 60 isn't necessarily slow for a GT car, but in this day and age, would be considered a little slow for a sports car. Ironically, it's about as fast as my 2012 Audi R8 was. I personally love the concept-car looks of these and with a decent set of aftermarket wheels (with the proper offset), they are fire! I love the fact that they are still made in Japan at the same factory that the LFA was once made. Can never go wrong with Toyota/Lexus reliability, so if you find one with 20-30k miles on it now ($60-70k), it would not even be a concern (where as this could be an issue with some other German/English vehicles). Depreciation has been a bit more for a typical Lexus, but all the more better for a shopper these days. I don't see them dropping too much more and may have leveled out. Lastly, I love the fact they aren't a dime a dozen on the road, rather minuscule I know, but something I enjoy when pulling up to car meets/drives.
11:30 Still sucks... even on my 2022. I love the touch pad. Your nuts. Have you configured it? But they did updates on the touchpad even so mine might be diff than yours.
Just sold my 2018 Lexus LC500 Performance Pack. Bought it back in late 2017, and paid full MSRP $106K and put around $45K of mods into it over a few years. Entered it into a few car shows and won "hottest luxury ride" back in 2018. My LC's exhaust, engine, intakes and paddles were recorded by a renowned sound studio for a few Lexus commercials as well as some video games that would later feature the LC500 in them. My LC500 was featured on Lexus USA's Instagram page a few times as well as Road & Track Magazine. I enjoyed the car but longed for more performance from it. Upon taking my LC500 to the track a few times I had the chance to weigh it on the scales. The LC was 4,465 lbs with me (185lb driver) in the car and my best 1/4 mile time in it was 13.1@113. I realize that the LC500 was not built for drag racing however, the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times even with a few mods were disappointing. In the 3 years I owned the car there were no tunes offered by any company, and one company designed a super charger kit however, the kit remains useless as it requires a flash tune of the ECU to run it. Lexus has a serious encryption on their OTA ECU which makes it very difficult to crack. Adding simple bolt on like intakes, headers, and exhaust made the LC sound amazing but did however cause the car to lose it's low end torque making it very sluggish off the line. It added a bit more power in the higher rpm range but nothing to boast about. With a car weighing a staggering 4,465 lbs and only barely putting down 400whp with nearly every bolt on available was discouraging. I knew I had a special car that was rare and exclusive during the honeymoon phase but finally came to the realization that no matter what I did to it, it would always be a heavy pig with lipstick. Initially it was praised at car shows and car meets late 2017 and early 2018 but lost it's luster once word got around the campfire about it's weak performance numbers and weight. To make matters worse, the LC500 began to plummet in value due to the lack of performance, weight and the inability to tune the car as well. Most Lexus customers are generally older more conservative types who have been loyal to the brand since their inception. These type of people have no interest in modding their cars and a very hard pressed to spend $100K on a car. So when the used values sank to around $75K is where most jumped on board for this car. Even as I write this today 2018 LC500 with under 25K miles are going for around high 60's now and at auction they are going for around low 50's. I had to make a decision and quick. Stay in the LC and keep taking more depreciation or get out and take my losses. I opted to take my losses and traded mine in. It's a decision that I'm quite thankful I made. I ended up replacing my LC500 and my 2020 Supra with a second gen NSX and a brand new lifted 4 runner and could not be happier about my choice. Would I ever come back to Lexus when the LC-F comes out was a question asked of me. I stated probably not. Lexus a great brand for luxury but not for performance, and I desire those track numbers and speed of a well built car. Even the LFA by today's standards isn't even in the performance game despite it's 550hp rating. If you want a great reliable GT car and aren't concerned about track times or 0-60 time with a unique look I would highly recommend buying an LC500. My suggestion is to leave it 100% stock DO NOT MOD IT! Secondly, the used market has exceptional deals at this time. I would recommend to buy a 1 year old model with low miles and pay no more than around $65K as that's what the car is really worth in my honest opinion. You can visit my page to see my late LC500 it was a pretty impressive build. Cheers!
This is my Car 😀 just with 40% tints put on because I live in a desert. This is the exact specs... I can tell you that if you buy this you just can’t go wrong. Love it 😊
Stunning vehicle !!! What else can you buy in this range of luxury GT’s that have a 10 year 100,000 mile no quibble warranty as long as you service it at Lexus with their Relax system 🚙 So you can enjoy without any stress 👍🏻
10:30 Not true. Ive test driven the 18 and 19 and 20 and i bought a 22. My point is the 18 and 19 were ROUGH. So hardly sprung even in comfort. Its one of the reasons i didn't buy it. But for 20 they started to improve the dampners and ride quality. And boy did they. Consequently they have updated the suspension each year ever since w/ the 22 w/ those same wheels you comment on to be as lusious as... well a caddi. Its actually that good. Still has the edge when tossed into sport so the delta on the ride is much wider now.
I feel like this is what the MK 5 Supra was supposed to be (minus the 4400lb weight). I am definitely looking forward to owning the LC once the used car price lowers a bit more.
Im more impressed by this car than the LFA - i mean this is miracle sporty, supercar like, comfortable, not too loud but loud- Im saving for one - I hope these dont super appreciate in the years to come -
He said in terms of handling and I agree with him. This LC500 is a grand touring car which meant to be driven for long distance with comfort. That means comfort is more important than handling. While other cars mentions are sport cars. The difference is opposite. 86 definitely has lower center weight tyan this one for example
6:30 The RWS on this car is so worth it. If you can get it. Dont worry about performance at high speed. Ive done some WILD maneuvers on the highway. The car will take it. And of course parking.
Nice review. Been watching several other LC videos & nice car. Sadly, the interior doesn’t seem to hold up as well as the LS quality - many users complain of side bolsters with premature wearing after only a few thousand miles. I saw similar evidence on a one year old LC w 7k miles. Given how few of these are made I fear replacing parts will be quite expensive - ie front windshield being $2k for OEM.
You forgot to mention it has run flat tires which makes the ride worse on 21 inch tires. They are noisy and do not hold the road well while wear out quickly in less than 10,000 miles or less. The front grill looks same as the rest of Lexus lines.
2022 here, i ordered it and bought it new. Coupe w/ DHP IR/TC i ordered everything and if you do order this be careful. Dont make my mistake. The first two packages include the heated steering wheel. But if you get the last most expensive pack the DHP that heated wheel falls OUT of the packages forcing you to then ADD it back in. And trust me for 250 i would have. So my car has EVERYTHING but the heated wheel so i wear some nice driving gloves. Eh. Its my absolute favorite thing i have ever owned. I beat up scat packs, gts, ss, f types, golf rs, wrx, type r, just last week i made a last gen z06 sweat hanging on to his ass like stink. I can best a base 911, what more do you want? It does the business and looks like a supermodel doing it.
Here in Indonesia the price is twice as much BUT the maintenance complimentary is 5 years long, no matter how far you drove, no limit range ;) and special parking spots only for lexus cars at certain malls, hotels and buildings :D #lexus
10:20 I'm 50 and I will immediately get rid of the 21" rims in favor of...22"! Strasse, probably His idea of "rough ride" is likely different than mine. I'm positive the LC500 will be a far more refined ride than I'm used to.
It's frustrating that so many reviewers and even owners of the LC 500 are not aware that the entertainment system responds to Voice Control....that includes many audio and climate control options that are adjustable without fiddling with the trackpad....
13:50 The F Type is a POS in comparison to the LC just walk up and touch the door handle that swings out just like the LC but when you compare the two in looks then feel you know what i mean. Then notice the door ends on the jag/Plastic, the door sills aluminum, and some nasty looking screws. The LC gets some beautiful bolts w/ lexus stamped in them, the door cards are covered in leather as is everything else, even the seat bottoms the door sill is carbon fiber. Then you drive the two. Smell the two, they both sound good but honestly id never. I test drove the 911 too and was impressed but the LC is more special, and im a driver, i track motos, i know speed well and i can do everything the 911 can do. I know cause i did it. The LC is a very capable car. They only sell 1500 a year where the 911 gets 10k a year sold. So your special when you attend car shows, events, or just pulling into a gas station watching faces drop. Ive had it happen several times. 911 owners don't get that. Neither do Jag owners. You just showed up in a super model.
So to me those cars fall short. The benz is a crap box too touch anything in the interior and it feels like and sounds like plastic. Horrid. Plus the reliability. I should know I've owned several german cars from all 3 brands. Never tried the Aston but its twice the price so...
I actually did consider a vett. Which is harrisy for me. This new one is good ill give it that. Ive not test driven it and the mark ups are retarded. I paid MSRP for my 22.
It all comes down to how much money and time you want to spend at the dealership getting the car repaired. The Lexus is at the top of the reliability chain. German and British cars are not even close. As for the negatives on this car, there aren't any if you bother to do your homework. Buy the 20" wheels and you solve the problem of rough ride and wheel damage due to potholes. The handling difference is negligible. Read the "Owner's Manual" and set your own Preferences in the Setup portion of the infotainment software. That way you won't ever need to worry about the seats being too hot or cold. However, if you want to change anything while driving, VOICE COMMANDS more often than not will work just fine. Tell the car you're too hot and the car will cool itself down. You just have to learn the procedures. I've owned my LC 500 for just over a year now and honestly it is the best car on the market because of the value per dollar spent. I give it an A+ in every single category. Having researched which car to buy for almost two years, this one ....for me....was the best and easiest choice. The car looks really nice in the video but in person, it will knock your socks off. Sit in it. Drive it. Park it. You will be sold.
AKA What the supra platform should have been (someone beat me to it in comment lol We're all thinking it!). They really dropped the ball man. :( Looks great.
youtubasoarus go back and watch when Toyota was testing the car and listen closely in the video the driver actually called it “Supra”. That tells me that the LC500 actually was going to be the new Supra and you’re right, it should’ve been. It looks like a MKIV Supra to me and would’ve been such a great platform. Now we are stuck with a micro version of the gorgeous FT1 and it’s just such a shame.
Skye Higa way to expensive and nice to be a Supra? Are you serious? The MKIV Supra was $50k new(70k in today’s money) and are now selling way past the $100,000 mark today so I have no idea what you’re talking about and neither do you. The older Supra is selling for more than this car and it’s 20+ years older
Jason Hudson yeah but thats mkivs are appreciating. They werent the price level they are now when they were new. The lc is more the price level that the soarer and lexus SC were. The supras were always GT’s but they werent soarer or SC nice. YOU are mistaken my friend.
Please for the love of God. Please tell me the exact mods for the engine and or exhaust system. I was going to get a AMG but after hearing the sound of this. I. AM. SOLD!!
It's honestly hard to tell on video. Everyone has different cameras, mics, and setups. We use a simple gopro with a directional mic mounted on top. A lot of other channels just use the GoPro's internal mics, which are trash. So that could be why. Either way, it's a fantastic sounding car and you should absolutely check one out. We've driven a bunch of them and they're awesome.
Good review but some mistakes: 1) LX 570 is slightly more expensive ... 2) Corvette Grand Sport, Mustang GT with performance package, Miata and 86 better sports cars with better road feel ... 3) ? 3D backup camera ... not necessary 4) Finicky but accurate touch pad ... 5) Jaguar F type, MB GT AMG and Porsche 911 ... all 10's thousands MORE expensive ... F type worst depreciation with poor quality ... 911 is MUCH stiffer and cannot be used as a GT Proper GT cruisers are the Aston Martin DB 11 or Vantage, BMW M6, MB CLS & S class and GT ... In short, LC 500 is best GT hands down but back end needs to be better squared
I'd love to get this car but I come from a third world country when it comes to roads and highways .... Montréal Québec is notorious for potholes and roads in total ruins.
regarding the other choices at this price point... _anything_ Jaguar over Lexus? Gimme a break... And all the Germans (yes, even the 911) look like shoeboxes next to this thing... my 3¢...
Yup. Real world numbers are more often than not north of 5 sec. It would be nice if the car was a bit more performant. Other than this, it’s a very nice package. It’s performance is more than enough for the street.
Imagine actually being in the market for this vehicle and buying anything else that this "car enthusiast" is comparing this perfection to and realizing how much quality, reliability and uniqueness you gave up for a 1 sec quicker 0-60 car full of cloth/plastic interior.
Lexus sales goals are not released publicly? You know the numbers? Depreciation within the Lexus brand is far below industry standard. This car takes a hit within the 1st 2 years just like the rest. The model is not old enough to make any claims past that. History indicates Lexus vehicles hold value after 5 years better than all brands across in SUV and Mid size luxury segments. The LC500 after 5 years is a great bet for reliability and cost of ownership costs being minimal. Those reasons and others will only make the car lose less value than others within this segment. One must remember that this car competes with cars 15k to 40k more expensive as well. A value leader to start with makes it a far better choice.
As a RCF owner I love Lexus but for that price saying “ it’s reliable “ gets old when a $45 k mustang GT with a $300 dollar tune will beat you all day long . That saying “but Toyota’s last forever “ goes out the door because I don’t want a car that get slower and slower the longer i have it compared to the competition getting faster each year . By the time I sell it in ten years from 2020 since they last SOOO long they will have 500 Hp Mustang Gt’s and Camaro SS 🤣.
Where's the 007 Refined elegance in this interior? You have it on the outside. This interior looks cartoonist. The design is ok. But that color combination is Crayola. Exterior Excellent.💪👶❤ It Sounds excellent. To bad the interior looks like an 80s racing game.
Sorry junior, there is no car that compares to the LC-500. They all break. They are all expensive to fix and they break often. People of course are free to choose whatever they prefer, but that being said, why would anyone buy a German car, an English car or an Italian car when you already know the headaches your'e in for. Maybe some of those cars are a tiny bit quicker? But, really....who cares? The LC is truly in a class all by itself and the fact is ...it is way under-priced. But, don't listen to me. Go ahead and buy that Aston-Martin or Porsche. You'll see! There is no pleasure digging into your wallet but if that is what floats your boat, who cares?
I just brought my LC 500 yesterday and I just can't stop looking at it. I love it.
Glad you joined the club. My 2018 infrared only has 3400 miles on it. I drive it every week, but I guess not that much. It has never seen rain. Still smells like it did in the showroom. Ah yes.
The best for your money, reliability all over for years to come. Better than Benz,bmw,Porsche, Lamborghini etc.
Living my dream
If you said 'brought' instead of 'bought', then you can't afford one of these. You own a 30 y.o. 4 cyl Honda, my man 🙆♂️
@@steveedmond9362 😆
I have the 2018 version of this car it is the best drivers car I've ever owned and that is amongst a Porsche, Benz, Cadillac etc. The only car I've yearned to drive for no apparent reason, always feels like a special event.
You have never owned a Porsche! No one puts this in the Porsche category. It’s slower than German cars selling for half the price.
@Steve Jovan you say I’ve never owned a Porsche funny I’ve never met you and vice versa so how on Gods green earth would you know what I’ve had in my stable. MY 2013 Porsche Panamera 4 in my opinion was not any faster any more luxurious or any better put together than my 18 LC. Are there better Porsche’s than my LC I’m sure there are but the 1 I owned was no better.
Rob Crawford
Meaning that you don’t understand sports cars. Who on earth puts a base Panamera 4 into any equation regarding legitimate sports cars or GT cars? It’s the slowest Porsche of the modern age. Anyone who knows sports cars knows this. Secondly the Panamera is a SEDAN not a sports coupe!
Lastly you terrible grammar skills are reflective of a poor education which translates into a lower socioeconomic class. I stand by my observation!
@@miketheman4341 Oh Steve you know me so well! You've critiqued my grammar, figured out my socioeconomic status by doing so. Told me I've never owned a Porsche then enlightened me on why I can't count that particular Porsche in the evaluation equation. Made a blanket statement about my understanding or lack thereof of sports cars, not knowing a dam thing about me or whats in or has been in my garage. Lastly your pompous words are most likely reflective of a grandiose world that only exist in your head...
Rob Crawford
Remember this lesson in epistemology as only an idiot would chime in on a discussion about GT/ sports car with a comment about their Porsche Macan or Cayenne! This is not about anything with a Porsche badge! It’s about sports car/ GT cars! It’s not about your terribly underpowered family sedan with a Porsche badge.
At the very least I’ve established that you don’t know the difference.
Own a fully loaded LC and if I had to do it again, I would do so in a heartbeat.
I bought a used one from Canada performance package fully loaded just like yours infrared but with the black interior. It’s currently on a ship on its way to me... can’t wait. The only problem I’m worrying about is that I’m paraplegic and this car is a bit low to the ground. I’m currently driving an IS convertible, and the LC is like 2 inches lower.
@@nicolasmikah4168 why Canada
@goodfella21f For my tastes, it's a perfect balance between performance, extremely high manufacturing quality inside and out, exotic car looks, comfort and features. Having owned a 2015 Carrera 4S and 2017 Aston Martin Vantage S among other cars, this one is better suited for the varying road surfaces (that can get ugly all too often). The 4S had a very harsh ride, better suited for the track. The AM was altogether a lesser car than the LC in every measurable way, absolutely not worth the premium in price.
Jesus, stop already... I think you sleep next to your car in the garage.
TheMadmax0609 fuck off troll
This is currently my favorite new car on sale. Such a Beautiful car
@Frank L You must have plenty of spare time if you're trolling a random guy on youtube
oot exactly lol 😂 he cares too much.
Frank L just look at his name toyota4life there is no need to even comment
This is the ultra luxury sports coupe to buy and keep forever.
That's my dream car
mine too
Me too 🙋🏻♂️
@@RevLexus have u got it
Got my eyes on a 2018 model in 2022 with low miles and certified, it's my go to move for the last 15 years when I buy a Lexus. You can save a ton of money and still get the full warranty .
Saw the 2020 car at the dealer’s today. It was breathtaking! Thank you for the fair review. However, the 911 carerra s is now priced at 150,000 US (medium features) so the Lexus is 50,000 cheaper. Just wanted to make that point clear.
Concept looks in/outside
Really high craftsmanship
Roaring N/A V8 with more than enough power that probably will last ages
Brilliant gearbox
Yeah this is worths 100K
Living in the S.F. Bay Area and a state where potholes in the road are like a badge of honor, I opted for the 20" wheels instead of the short life span 21" version. If I only drove in my driveway, the 21" wheels would have been my first choice but since using the public roads is something that is necessary, visiting my local wheel repair shop every other day didn't seem like a smart move. I already hit a mega pothole and got worried so I took the car to the dealer. Fortunately, no damage anywhere. With the "clunk" it made hitting that hole, I know for sure the 21" wheels would have been totaled. As for the infotainment touch pad, it isn't bad at all because the car does have VOICE COMMAND. Learning how to use properly either gets the job done or gets you to the screen where all you have to do is make one click. Spend time running the "SETUP" if you buy the car and 95% of your preferences will be done so you'll rarely have to use the touchpad. This car is under priced. No doubt about it. It is an awesome machine in every way. The best part is....it's a Lexus, not a BMW, M-B, Aston-Martin, Ferrari etc. so you will spend 99.99% of your time driving a car that works and is very, very reliable. Inferior manufactured parts won't need replacing like those other cars because Lexus doesn't make anything that is inferior. All you have to do is do what is expected and follow the service recommendations and this car will be the best car you've ever owned. I love my InfraRed 2018 with the Toasted Caramel interior and now it even has Apple Car Play which the dealer installed for $200. Go drive one of these and you will fall in love. Inside, outside, under the hood....it is gorgeous.
Well said and I agree..I have the liquid plat/roja red loaded version for daily driving and a R8 V10 Plus for weekend fun..the LC is an amazing daily driving grand tourer.. the infotainment is no issues for me either..it's funny how people that review the car all complain about it but I have yet to hear an owner complain..we just know how to use it... cheers!
What kind of work do u do if u don’t mind me asking?
@@bengal-desi6526 Not at liberty to say other than I solved problems.
You don’t need a lot of money to buy an LC 500. Plus, Bay Area cost of living is extremely high. You could totally own one in your lifetime, no matter what you do for a living. Even if you’re not “at liberty to discuss it”
The most comprehensive and honest review I've seen on the Lexus LC 500, Respect
Beautiful Car and The Drive……..whew!!!! Lexus, this is Amazing!!!
I own a 2018 LC500 That is almost third cars exact spec. Excellent review! Well done and I agree with all that you said!🔥
I saw the LC500 at a car show, went out the next day and purchased one, love it.
Great video! I bought this car and added a midpipe and changed the rims.
Just got mine last week. I’m obsessed with this beautiful machine. Unlike any car I’ve ever driven. There is a prestige that comes with driving this unique super car. The first time I actually saw it was the day I drove it home and it really is a very unique experience.
Liar
One day I'll also have enough money to own one. Just one day ✊️
I really love this car!
God damn those exhaust clips sound 100x better then the last video I watched
The rough ride is partly due to wheels yes but this is mostly solved with the newer LC 500 models, I think the 2020 and beyond they revised suspension to have more compliance and it is more comfortable. It's not all about wheel size, suspension is mostly the culprit of ride quality
Love this engine.
I have the GS F with this V8.
Delicious!
I own a fully loaded LC and have had it 6 months now..hands down the most amazing daily drive grand tourer. Zero regrets! If I was forced to come up with something bad about it, it would be the useless back seats. But then, mine holds my umbrella, an extra sweater and any shopping I need to do.:-) so i cant complain really..At the end of the day, if you are looking for sport and luxury, this is the car!! Its worth the six figures!!! Love it!
Raven Red believe it or not back seat kill a lot of road noise from rear so this car is danm quite then c7 grand sport I drove ....and love lc500 I will pick over any other car out there that’s just my taste I don’t know about others ...
Raza I didn't consider that..yes that would make sense and thanks for pointing it out.. I just sold the grand sport /2018 I had..I love this car way better.;-)
Raven Red haha one of my friend work there and I went with my c7 grand sport and they put me in Lexus lc500 for test drive and they force me to take the car for test drive out ..so I drive the crap out of that car and man lc500 is way superior then c7 grand sport so I sold one for that and saving up to get lc500 since I don’t finance the car...hopefully in future I get one can’t wait ...
@@crowlimite think you are on wrong thread..this is about Lexus LC500
@@ravenred201 my bad,
Recently taken delivery of my LC500 Sport + here in the UK, absolutely love it, there’s only 430 in the country so a real head turner.
Don’t like the sat nav, Tom Tom much better.
As many as 430 ? I remember the original Honda NSX where they were selling 50 a year in the UK only. Look at the value of those now.
I would rather own a Lexus LC500 than a Porsche 911 as more exclusive as you say and better looking.
the tacho moves as it was a hand me down from the legendary LFA
What a car! I wish I could one day afford to buy one. The design is so fresh the headlights front and rear are something FRESH! The sound from the exhaust the interior! WOW Lexus has the Germans and Italians scared.
The LC 500 is undeniably one of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen. I own a 2021 LC500 red convertible, and even when I’m not driving it, I find joy in just admiring it parked in the garage. While there may be faster or more expensive cars out there, I challenge anyone to find one more beautiful. I’ve even named mine Halle Berry, since having the real Halle Berry isn’t an option!
I thought that this was a DOUG video from the title
same
I love how the name of every car review channel is just a salad of car related words!
Brb. Starting another channel called Revving Seatbelts.
Absolutely NOTHING looks like the LC500 so as to chose between a porsche, benz or Jag (Which are all great companies with fantastic vehicles) you can either go and and drive whatever everybody else is driving or set yourself apart and get an LC.
Thanks for the review on this car, currently considering one among a few others. Definitely agree, this is a GT car, not really considered a sports car, I am keeping that in mind. 4.4 seconds to 60 isn't necessarily slow for a GT car, but in this day and age, would be considered a little slow for a sports car. Ironically, it's about as fast as my 2012 Audi R8 was. I personally love the concept-car looks of these and with a decent set of aftermarket wheels (with the proper offset), they are fire! I love the fact that they are still made in Japan at the same factory that the LFA was once made. Can never go wrong with Toyota/Lexus reliability, so if you find one with 20-30k miles on it now ($60-70k), it would not even be a concern (where as this could be an issue with some other German/English vehicles). Depreciation has been a bit more for a typical Lexus, but all the more better for a shopper these days. I don't see them dropping too much more and may have leveled out. Lastly, I love the fact they aren't a dime a dozen on the road, rather minuscule I know, but something I enjoy when pulling up to car meets/drives.
Utah agree. Well said.
My GS F v8 has been bulletproof.
11:30 Still sucks... even on my 2022. I love the touch pad. Your nuts. Have you configured it? But they did updates on the touchpad even so mine might be diff than yours.
Just sold my 2018 Lexus LC500 Performance Pack. Bought it back in late 2017, and paid full MSRP $106K and put around $45K of mods into it over a few years. Entered it into a few car shows and won "hottest luxury ride" back in 2018. My LC's exhaust, engine, intakes and paddles were recorded by a renowned sound studio for a few Lexus commercials as well as some video games that would later feature the LC500 in them. My LC500 was featured on Lexus USA's Instagram page a few times as well as Road & Track Magazine. I enjoyed the car but longed for more performance from it. Upon taking my LC500 to the track a few times I had the chance to weigh it on the scales. The LC was 4,465 lbs with me (185lb driver) in the car and my best 1/4 mile time in it was 13.1@113. I realize that the LC500 was not built for drag racing however, the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times even with a few mods were disappointing. In the 3 years I owned the car there were no tunes offered by any company, and one company designed a super charger kit however, the kit remains useless as it requires a flash tune of the ECU to run it. Lexus has a serious encryption on their OTA ECU which makes it very difficult to crack. Adding simple bolt on like intakes, headers, and exhaust made the LC sound amazing but did however cause the car to lose it's low end torque making it very sluggish off the line. It added a bit more power in the higher rpm range but nothing to boast about. With a car weighing a staggering 4,465 lbs and only barely putting down 400whp with nearly every bolt on available was discouraging.
I knew I had a special car that was rare and exclusive during the honeymoon phase but finally came to the realization that no matter what I did to it, it would always be a heavy pig with lipstick. Initially it was praised at car shows and car meets late 2017 and early 2018 but lost it's luster once word got around the campfire about it's weak performance numbers and weight. To make matters worse, the LC500 began to plummet in value due to the lack of performance, weight and the inability to tune the car as well. Most Lexus customers are generally older more conservative types who have been loyal to the brand since their inception. These type of people have no interest in modding their cars and a very hard pressed to spend $100K on a car. So when the used values sank to around $75K is where most jumped on board for this car. Even as I write this today 2018 LC500 with under 25K miles are going for around high 60's now and at auction they are going for around low 50's.
I had to make a decision and quick. Stay in the LC and keep taking more depreciation or get out and take my losses. I opted to take my losses and traded mine in. It's a decision that I'm quite thankful I made. I ended up replacing my LC500 and my 2020 Supra with a second gen NSX and a brand new lifted 4 runner and could not be happier about my choice. Would I ever come back to Lexus when the LC-F comes out was a question asked of me. I stated probably not. Lexus a great brand for luxury but not for performance, and I desire those track numbers and speed of a well built car. Even the LFA by today's standards isn't even in the performance game despite it's 550hp rating.
If you want a great reliable GT car and aren't concerned about track times or 0-60 time with a unique look I would highly recommend buying an LC500. My suggestion is to leave it 100% stock DO NOT MOD IT! Secondly, the used market has exceptional deals at this time. I would recommend to buy a 1 year old model with low miles and pay no more than around $65K as that's what the car is really worth in my honest opinion. You can visit my page to see my late LC500 it was a pretty impressive build.
Cheers!
I’ve been looking for a used one and this is really helpful info, I may stretch to get an NSX instead.
Cheers!
This is my Car 😀 just with 40% tints put on because I live in a desert. This is the exact specs... I can tell you that if you buy this you just can’t go wrong. Love it 😊
What about the complaint of it being hot in the rear of the car?
Stunning vehicle !!!
What else can you buy in this range of luxury GT’s that have a 10 year 100,000 mile no quibble warranty as long as you service it at Lexus with their Relax system 🚙
So you can enjoy without any stress 👍🏻
And the PP or performance pack was changed to DHP or dynamic handling pack for 21 and up FYI if you are reading owners call this out.
10:30 Not true. Ive test driven the 18 and 19 and 20 and i bought a 22. My point is the 18 and 19 were ROUGH. So hardly sprung even in comfort. Its one of the reasons i didn't buy it. But for 20 they started to improve the dampners and ride quality. And boy did they. Consequently they have updated the suspension each year ever since w/ the 22 w/ those same wheels you comment on to be as lusious as... well a caddi. Its actually that good. Still has the edge when tossed into sport so the delta on the ride is much wider now.
I feel like this is what the MK 5 Supra was supposed to be (minus the 4400lb weight). I am definitely looking forward to owning the LC once the used car price lowers a bit more.
Im more impressed by this car than the LFA - i mean this is miracle sporty, supercar like, comfortable, not too loud but loud- Im saving for one - I hope these dont super appreciate in the years to come -
Did you just say the mustang, corvette, and FRS/BRZ are better cars? Okaaaay then...
He said in terms of handling and I agree with him. This LC500 is a grand touring car which meant to be driven for long distance with comfort. That means comfort is more important than handling. While other cars mentions are sport cars. The difference is opposite. 86 definitely has lower center weight tyan this one for example
@@Gforce000
Long distance at high performance*.
Your review was brilliant 🤩
Well done Lexus, nothing else comes close regardless of price, PLUS a reliability record NOTHING else can match.
6:30 The RWS on this car is so worth it. If you can get it. Dont worry about performance at high speed. Ive done some WILD maneuvers on the highway. The car will take it. And of course parking.
Nice review. Been watching several other LC videos & nice car. Sadly, the interior doesn’t seem to hold up as well as the LS quality - many users complain of side bolsters with premature wearing after only a few thousand miles. I saw similar evidence on a one year old LC w 7k miles. Given how few of these are made I fear replacing parts will be quite expensive - ie front windshield being $2k for OEM.
thanks for the review!
I own one and can’t find anything wtong. 130,000 Canadian 😂 worth every penny and got rid of my old money pit porche
You forgot to mention it has run flat tires which makes the ride worse on 21 inch tires. They are noisy and do not hold the road well while wear out quickly in less than 10,000 miles or less. The front grill looks same as the rest of Lexus lines.
Excellent review
Rear seats smaller than mustang GT?
Lexus have been projected great reliability rating and great performance. 😎😎
2022 here, i ordered it and bought it new. Coupe w/ DHP IR/TC i ordered everything and if you do order this be careful. Dont make my mistake. The first two packages include the heated steering wheel. But if you get the last most expensive pack the DHP that heated wheel falls OUT of the packages forcing you to then ADD it back in. And trust me for 250 i would have. So my car has EVERYTHING but the heated wheel so i wear some nice driving gloves. Eh. Its my absolute favorite thing i have ever owned. I beat up scat packs, gts, ss, f types, golf rs, wrx, type r, just last week i made a last gen z06 sweat hanging on to his ass like stink. I can best a base 911, what more do you want? It does the business and looks like a supermodel doing it.
Love these
DREAM CAR 😍 LEXUS 👌 LC IT'S TOP GT SPORT CAR 👍❤️
Naturally aspirated V8, I can unlock further potential in that motor for sure, between 30 to 60 more HP.
The trick is finding a dealership that actually has one of these available.
Convertible on the way just waiting on my color combo.
Here in Indonesia the price is twice as much BUT the maintenance complimentary is 5 years long, no matter how far you drove, no limit range ;) and special parking spots only for lexus cars at certain malls, hotels and buildings :D
#lexus
I feel this should have been the Supra.
Agree 50%. Needs a manual option first
-Hansen
the supra isn’t a GT
True Supra fans would never spend $100,000 on a new Supra.
not with a na V8
D.Magic you’re right it really should’ve been
Nust need to have someone crack the ecu for tuning..
I think the base comes with 18 or 19 inch wheels. I will get that one if ever.
10:20 I'm 50 and I will immediately get rid of the 21" rims in favor of...22"! Strasse, probably His idea of "rough ride" is likely different than mine. I'm positive the LC500 will be a far more refined ride than I'm used to.
It's frustrating that so many reviewers and even owners of the LC 500 are not aware that the entertainment system responds to Voice Control....that includes many audio and climate control options that are adjustable without fiddling with the trackpad....
You're forgetting the legendary ls600hl that was actually more expensive started at 104 thousand msrp
Would they ever make this in AWD?
Love it
One this car becomes more popular the price point probably is going to go up!! It worth more the 100,000 buy now!!!
Talk about not understanding technology: hasn't this guy ever heard of voice commands?
Beautiful car but unless your passengers are young than 5 years old, forget about putting anyone back there, totally useless back seats!
Looks great sounds great well built but damn that info system is horrible and all them diffrent lines in the interior will gather so much crap.
13:50 The F Type is a POS in comparison to the LC just walk up and touch the door handle that swings out just like the LC but when you compare the two in looks then feel you know what i mean. Then notice the door ends on the jag/Plastic, the door sills aluminum, and some nasty looking screws. The LC gets some beautiful bolts w/ lexus stamped in them, the door cards are covered in leather as is everything else, even the seat bottoms the door sill is carbon fiber. Then you drive the two. Smell the two, they both sound good but honestly id never. I test drove the 911 too and was impressed but the LC is more special, and im a driver, i track motos, i know speed well and i can do everything the 911 can do. I know cause i did it. The LC is a very capable car. They only sell 1500 a year where the 911 gets 10k a year sold. So your special when you attend car shows, events, or just pulling into a gas station watching faces drop. Ive had it happen several times. 911 owners don't get that. Neither do Jag owners. You just showed up in a super model.
So to me those cars fall short. The benz is a crap box too touch anything in the interior and it feels like and sounds like plastic. Horrid. Plus the reliability. I should know I've owned several german cars from all 3 brands. Never tried the Aston but its twice the price so...
I actually did consider a vett. Which is harrisy for me. This new one is good ill give it that. Ive not test driven it and the mark ups are retarded. I paid MSRP for my 22.
It all comes down to how much money and time you want to spend at the dealership getting the car repaired. The Lexus is at the top of the reliability chain. German and British cars are not even close. As for the negatives on this car, there aren't any if you bother to do your homework. Buy the 20" wheels and you solve the problem of rough ride and wheel damage due to potholes. The handling difference is negligible. Read the "Owner's Manual" and set your own Preferences in the Setup portion of the infotainment software. That way you won't ever need to worry about the seats being too hot or cold. However, if you want to change anything while driving, VOICE COMMANDS more often than not will work just fine. Tell the car you're too hot and the car will cool itself down. You just have to learn the procedures. I've owned my LC 500 for just over a year now and honestly it is the best car on the market because of the value per dollar spent. I give it an A+ in every single category. Having researched which car to buy for almost two years, this one ....for me....was the best and easiest choice. The car looks really nice in the video but in person, it will knock your socks off. Sit in it. Drive it. Park it. You will be sold.
How can you afford it?
You easily get bully in the road riding this yacht but special enough to swallow your pride 😅
AKA What the supra platform should have been (someone beat me to it in comment lol We're all thinking it!). They really dropped the ball man. :( Looks great.
youtubasoarus go back and watch when Toyota was testing the car and listen closely in the video the driver actually called it “Supra”. That tells me that the LC500 actually was going to be the new Supra and you’re right, it should’ve been. It looks like a MKIV Supra to me and would’ve been such a great platform. Now we are stuck with a micro version of the gorgeous FT1 and it’s just such a shame.
IDk man this is more like a modern SC or soarer. This is way too expensive and nice to be a supra. The LC is not selling well.
Skye Higa way to expensive and nice to be a Supra? Are you serious? The MKIV Supra was $50k new(70k in today’s money) and are now selling way past the $100,000 mark today so I have no idea what you’re talking about and neither do you. The older Supra is selling for more than this car and it’s 20+ years older
Jason Hudson yeah but thats mkivs are appreciating. They werent the price level they are now when they were new. The lc is more the price level that the soarer and lexus SC were. The supras were always GT’s but they werent soarer or SC nice. YOU are mistaken my friend.
I owned a 1982 Supra, for 4 years and then sold it for what I paid for it. $14K. Still had the original tires with 85K miles.
I own one. Love it. (Ultra White)
most expensive Lexus? Think again, a full option LS is more expensive than a top trim LC
Lexus LS 500 Inspiration series is the most expensive Lexus
Touchscreen ent center and a manual transmission would make it perfect.
This or the jaguar f-type r/svr????
beso_the _gamer Definitely Lexus bro
Please for the love of God. Please tell me the exact mods for the engine and or exhaust system. I was going to get a AMG but after hearing the sound of this. I. AM. SOLD!!
This is a bone stock OEM press car. There are zero mods done to it. It sounds fantastic!
@@ShiftingLanes wow that’s awesome. I’ve been looking at other videos on the LC 500 but they definitely sound different. Interesting.
It's honestly hard to tell on video. Everyone has different cameras, mics, and setups. We use a simple gopro with a directional mic mounted on top. A lot of other channels just use the GoPro's internal mics, which are trash. So that could be why. Either way, it's a fantastic sounding car and you should absolutely check one out. We've driven a bunch of them and they're awesome.
Good review but some mistakes:
1) LX 570 is slightly more expensive ...
2) Corvette Grand Sport, Mustang GT with performance package, Miata and 86 better sports cars with better road feel ...
3) ? 3D backup camera ... not necessary
4) Finicky but accurate touch pad ...
5) Jaguar F type, MB GT AMG and Porsche 911 ... all 10's thousands MORE expensive ... F type worst depreciation with poor quality ... 911 is MUCH stiffer and cannot be used as a GT
Proper GT cruisers are the Aston Martin DB 11 or Vantage, BMW M6, MB CLS & S class and GT ...
In short, LC 500 is best GT hands down but back end needs to be better squared
New $100k+ Used with no more than 20k miles price $55k-$80k
Great video 👍beautiful car
I wish my Lexus HS250h sounds like this
Seam LOL
At least it sounds better than my Tesla
I'd love to get this car but I come from a third world country when it comes to roads and highways .... Montréal Québec is notorious for potholes and roads in total ruins.
Actually this car worth over 200.000
That sounds
This car worthes 1M
regarding the other choices at this price point... _anything_ Jaguar over Lexus? Gimme a break... And all the Germans (yes, even the 911) look like shoeboxes next to this thing... my 3¢...
For the money it needs to be faster. 0-60 in 4.8 seconds is too slow.
Yup. Real world numbers are more often than not north of 5 sec. It would be nice if the car was a bit more performant. Other than this, it’s a very nice package. It’s performance is more than enough for the street.
Imagine actually being in the market for this vehicle and buying anything else that this "car enthusiast" is comparing this perfection to and realizing how much quality, reliability and uniqueness you gave up for a 1 sec quicker 0-60 car full of cloth/plastic interior.
the LC500 is a better looking supra than the toyota supra. change my mind.
the Empire of Japanese,,
I’d get it tuned, add twin turbos.
That's a GT
If this is such a nice car, why the sale is not good and its depreciation is terrible.
Lexus sales goals are not released publicly? You know the numbers? Depreciation within the Lexus brand is far below industry standard. This car takes a hit within the 1st 2 years just like the rest. The model is not old enough to make any claims past that. History indicates Lexus vehicles hold value after 5 years better than all brands across in SUV and Mid size luxury segments. The LC500 after 5 years is a great bet for reliability and cost of ownership costs being minimal. Those reasons and others will only make the car lose less value than others within this segment. One must remember that this car competes with cars 15k to 40k more expensive as well. A value leader to start with makes it a far better choice.
@@arrowheadftball I think you're right.
As a RCF owner I love Lexus but for that price saying “ it’s reliable “ gets old when a $45 k mustang GT with a $300 dollar tune will beat you all day long . That saying “but Toyota’s last forever “ goes out the door because I don’t want a car that get slower and slower the longer i have it compared to the competition getting faster each year . By the time I sell it in ten years from 2020 since they last SOOO long they will have 500 Hp Mustang Gt’s and Camaro SS 🤣.
I hate the stupid commercials nothing but lies
Where's the 007 Refined elegance in this interior? You have it on the outside. This interior looks cartoonist. The design is ok. But that color combination is Crayola. Exterior Excellent.💪👶❤
It Sounds excellent. To bad the interior looks like an 80s racing game.
If the germans came with this car would be 200kplus easily
Sorry junior, there is no car that compares to the LC-500. They all break. They are all expensive to fix and they break often. People of course are free to choose whatever they prefer, but that being said, why would anyone buy a German car, an English car or an Italian car when you already know the headaches your'e in for. Maybe some of those cars are a tiny bit quicker? But, really....who cares? The LC is truly in a class all by itself and the fact is ...it is way under-priced. But, don't listen to me. Go ahead and buy that Aston-Martin or Porsche. You'll see! There is no pleasure digging into your wallet but if that is what floats your boat, who cares?
Give €90k to a kid's charity, buy a cheaper car and sleep with a smile. Vanity car
It sounds like my mom's Miata lol
Anyone who buys an unreliable and unimaginative Aston Martin instead of this is crazy.