Hey, my lc500 ownership timeline is very similar to you. I bought it end of september 2023, a white 2018 performance package canadian spec car. Flew to regina saskatchewan and drove 2600km back to ontario. I also daily drive to it just not during the winter months. When you brought up the japanese corvette comment im in full agreement as i sold my c6 corvette for the lc. Keep it sir, your content is great for fellow lc owners.
I agree with the 18 model being more aggressive, the later models have a much more refined transmission. I've test driven both 2018 and 2022 and I noticed a big difference in overall refinements and ride quality.
Can you elaborate? Just the transmission update or suspension geometry too? Wondering if gear ratio has been changed. Any 0-60 discrepancy between the two? Thanks
That's a good question. In my experience, the newer models generally feel smoother and less clunky or jerky compared to the original model. I believe this is due to adjustments in the transmission and engine tuning. While these refinements may not necessarily add more power, they enhance the overall driving experience. You can probably find the technical details in Lexus’s announcements from previous years, and there are plenty of reviews that explain the specific improvements made to enhance the car’s performance. Ultimately, the best way to evaluate the changes is to test drive the newer model yourself.
I just don’t feel the 2018 being clunky at all. So I would assume they made the shift points at lower rpm’s. The 2018 when hard on the gas shifts at high rpm’s which I like. I’ve only heard the newer LC’s are smoother and to me means they tried to tame it down.
@@tross549I should have but didn't but I traded my is200t and for a es350 fsport and I might trade it in for a 2018 lc500. Maybe might just buy it cause I like my es350 mainly cause I want a family soon and the es is perfect for that.
Great video. I was in the market last year in July for a sports car that I could daily drive. Had 3 cars in mind. The new C8 Corvette, a Jaguar F-Type, and a LC500. The latter two being somewhat of sleeper cars that you don't see on the road too often. I see a C8 daily on the roads here in Southern California. Chevy dealers would not let me test drive the C8 but when I sat inside although it is nice it was a bit too low for me. Struggled getting in an out as well and I was only 46 at the time (still young). Test drove the 2024 LC500 with the new updated touchscreen infotainment system. But they really jacked up the price of the car because of that new infotainment system. Mark-Ups were outrageous. I love the car and fun to drive and I am a previous Lexus owner as well. Test drove the 2024 F-Type and such a fun car as well. They gave me a killer deal and financing was a breeze so I went with the F-Type.....both are great cars.
First time watching.. Great intro editing music into a startup we can hear without music! Great energy from you! You actually know what you're talking about!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: When buying a used car, always have it professionally inspected by an independent company. All said, the only used luxury car you should ever buy, regardless of miles is a Lexus. WHY? Because you're literally buying a Toyota, and Toyotas have a stellar reputation for reliability, dependability, longevity, quality, and easy maintenance, more so than BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Geely, or Tata Motors. INCREDIBLE, I know. Not that the others are terrible, but Toyota is just the best when it comes to those things. This recognition has not gone unnoticed by Lotus. They borrowed the 3.5 liter Toyota Camry Engine, and slapped an Edelbrock Supercharger on it, then installed this engine setup into the Lotus Emira, Evora, Elise, Exige, and a few others. Getting back to Lexus, it's Toyota's high-end luxury car division. Genesis is Hyundai's high-end luxury car division, and Acura is Nissan's high-end luxury car division.
@@Magmade_ I believe only Lexus can do a proper job of recoding /pair them. I’d even dare say just do it all with Lexus part and pair to guarantee success don’t say I didn’t warn you lol
It’s Rioja Red..I have had this color and love it. Beautiful LC. The track pad is second nature after you use it for a while. I have the touchscreen now.
Sign me up for the BBQ channel brother, I am so in. Love the LC too and I wish I saw more of them out there. I have the grandfather of the LC with the SC430 and can relate somewhat. Haven’t heard from any actual owners before.
TH-camrs borrowing the LC500 all harp on the same thing bout the infotainment system. Funny thing is they dont say that about the other lexuses that uses the same system.
Go with year 19 and up for a much improved suspension. Also to avoid the horribly annoying squealing brakes in the 18. Sweet ride! Cars are made to be driven 👏
What do you do about the brakes squealing. I have a 2020 performance package LC and was told the brakes squealing is natural bc they use some kind of softer steel racing brake pads that rust easily.
As for transmissions my 19 isn’t super consistent, jerky and not smooth. It’s a 19 MY but made in 18 - I have driven an 18 and I couldn’t tell the difference. It’s an easy tranny (because of 10 spd) to catch off guard. First 4 gears are WAY TOO LONG 😂 - and it wants to be in 7th even in Sport+ when doing 45 mph- they area they screwed up on IMO was the tranny. With that said, it was designed as we all know as a lux coupe - Mine has every option - I wouldn’t own one without Dynamic Handling Pack
Great content, keep it up. And I like the family time, nothing better. I have a new 2024 and getting ready to order wheels from e6 Carbon. Looking at doing the same sizes that you are running. What offset do you have and do you have any rubbing at all? Thanks Greg
@@gregb-constrictor_culture805 thank you! I’ll have to look it up but I believe they are +25 and +20. Very little rubbing. Actually had to warm up and mold in an area on my fender liners which I explained in on of my past videos.
Test drove a 2018…..reeeaaally thinking about trading my 22 is350 up for it. Have you had any problems with the door handles or glove compartment? Love the insight. Plus you’re a graphic designer, you gotta new sub!
Hell yeah, as a non-cooker, I would definitely want to learn to at least BBQ. YT name suggestion: Magmade BBQ (a double entendres that also sounds like man-made bbq)
The interior is insane. Have you seen current luxury models from BMW, Mercedes, Audi? It's all cheap plastic squiggly trash pretending to be expensive. LC500 interior is real luxury.
4400 lbs seems like a lot for such a small car even by todays standards. I guess it could weigh 4k lbs but would be a grenade like bmws after 80k miles
@@MJH211 doesn’t feel heavy until hitting hard turns. The interior seems pretty tight while the exterior is wide… definitely a unique feel for a car. Guess that’s why I love it so much. It’s definitely a solid car.
What price range would be a good/ great buy for a 2018/2019 LC 500 now with mileage in consideration? Also, would you stay away if it had 2 or more previous owners? @magmade
@altor562 that depends, what do you define as low mileage? You can get a 2018 or 2019 model with 20k-30k miles in the $63 - $69K range. No problem with 2+ owners, as lots of people change their mind on this car thinking it was a performance BMW experience.
@@Magmade_ The LC is already low to the ground, on the roads that Ed have today, you do not need a lower body frame, you need a higher ground clearance!
Dude you're all over the place... You talk down about other content creators. The car is a GRAND TOURER.... Back seat on all Toyota/ Lexus cars are for Insurance purposes oh yeah golf clubs ... reference to the older people that you speak of .... Other than that .... Good job
keep it clean,your LC is very nice.
Ive had no issues with the transmission and i drove 51K miles from new, 2019 to now. Engine is good too.
@@tvrfly57689 thank you!
Hey, my lc500 ownership timeline is very similar to you. I bought it end of september 2023, a white 2018 performance package canadian spec car. Flew to regina saskatchewan and drove 2600km back to ontario. I also daily drive to it just not during the winter months. When you brought up the japanese corvette comment im in full agreement as i sold my c6 corvette for the lc. Keep it sir, your content is great for fellow lc owners.
@@Leo_168 thank you! Appreciate the comment. Best of luck with your LC!
I agree with the 18 model being more aggressive, the later models have a much more refined transmission. I've test driven both 2018 and 2022 and I noticed a big difference in overall refinements and ride quality.
Can you elaborate? Just the transmission update or suspension geometry too? Wondering if gear ratio has been changed. Any 0-60 discrepancy between the two? Thanks
That's a good question. In my experience, the newer models generally feel smoother and less clunky or jerky compared to the original model. I believe this is due to adjustments in the transmission and engine tuning. While these refinements may not necessarily add more power, they enhance the overall driving experience. You can probably find the technical details in Lexus’s announcements from previous years, and there are plenty of reviews that explain the specific improvements made to enhance the car’s performance. Ultimately, the best way to evaluate the changes is to test drive the newer model yourself.
I just don’t feel the 2018 being clunky at all. So I would assume they made the shift points at lower rpm’s. The 2018 when hard on the gas shifts at high rpm’s which I like. I’ve only heard the newer LC’s are smoother and to me means they tried to tame it down.
I have a 2018. It can feel very minimally rough with the 1-2 shift it it’s cold. Once it’s warm it’s fine.
The 2021 models+ are noticeably smoother ride, main difference or change in a 2024 would be the new infotainment system
Most interesting LC 500 review that doesn't bore me to tears!!!!💙💙💙
I try not to. 😂
Happy bday boss! Appreciate the journey, keep the LF content coming especially on the LC.
Your LC 500 is definitely very clean my friend. Good job. Can’t wait to grab mine. 😌
@@TheJasonCoria you’ll love it! Thank you for watching.
One of the only cars i would consider trading my 911 for
I believe the facelift model also has touchscreen screen and it’s larger
Bought an RC 350 F sport 2019, and i love it! MY next car is gonna be LC 500. Im losing sleep just thinking about trading my rc, lol.
Do it debt free, no loans!
@@tross549I should have but didn't but I traded my is200t and for a es350 fsport and I might trade it in for a 2018 lc500. Maybe might just buy it cause I like my es350 mainly cause I want a family soon and the es is perfect for that.
Great video. I was in the market last year in July for a sports car that I could daily drive. Had 3 cars in mind. The new C8 Corvette, a Jaguar F-Type, and a LC500. The latter two being somewhat of sleeper cars that you don't see on the road too often. I see a C8 daily on the roads here in Southern California. Chevy dealers would not let me test drive the C8 but when I sat inside although it is nice it was a bit too low for me. Struggled getting in an out as well and I was only 46 at the time (still young). Test drove the 2024 LC500 with the new updated touchscreen infotainment system. But they really jacked up the price of the car because of that new infotainment system. Mark-Ups were outrageous. I love the car and fun to drive and I am a previous Lexus owner as well. Test drove the 2024 F-Type and such a fun car as well. They gave me a killer deal and financing was a breeze so I went with the F-Type.....both are great cars.
@@TheProjectManager100 great comment!
First time watching..
Great intro editing music into a startup we can hear without music!
Great energy from you!
You actually know what you're talking about!
I appreciate that!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
When buying a used car, always have it professionally inspected by an independent company. All said, the only used luxury car you should ever buy, regardless of miles is a Lexus. WHY? Because you're literally buying a Toyota, and Toyotas have a stellar reputation for reliability, dependability, longevity, quality, and easy maintenance, more so than BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Geely, or Tata Motors. INCREDIBLE, I know. Not that the others are terrible, but Toyota is just the best when it comes to those things. This recognition has not gone unnoticed by Lotus. They borrowed the 3.5 liter Toyota Camry Engine, and slapped an Edelbrock Supercharger on it, then installed this engine setup into the Lotus Emira, Evora, Elise, Exige, and a few others. Getting back to Lexus, it's Toyota's high-end luxury car division. Genesis is Hyundai's high-end luxury car division, and Acura is Nissan's high-end luxury car division.
Looks great. Love my 19 / black wrap the chrome exhaust surrounds - I did a satin all around, looks so much better
You need to get Lexus to change the air tire sensor that’s why the tire light on dashboard £70 each wheel I think.
Discount tire changed them, but they are not connecting. They ordered new ones and just waiting for them to come in.
@@Magmade_ I believe only Lexus can do a proper job of recoding
/pair them. I’d even dare say just do it all with Lexus part and pair to guarantee success don’t say I didn’t warn you lol
It’s Rioja Red..I have had this color and love it. Beautiful LC. The track pad is second nature after you use it for a while. I have the touchscreen now.
Sign me up for the BBQ channel brother, I am so in.
Love the LC too and I wish I saw more of them out there. I have the grandfather of the LC with the SC430 and can relate somewhat. Haven’t heard from any actual owners before.
always solid fam 🦾🎬🎥
I would agree on the coil overs over than the airbag. The airbag are cool, but they are more costly and shorter longevity than the coil overs.
Nice ride, great to see you use it .
TH-camrs borrowing the LC500 all harp on the same thing bout the infotainment system. Funny thing is they dont say that about the other lexuses that uses the same system.
And they don’t say about Mercedes or Audi that have the track pad either. Once you learn the system it’s like riding a bike
Most other Lexus models have physical buttons for things like the heated and cooled seats but the LC500 doesn't.
Well enough people complained that Lexus changed out the track pad!
The 2024 also had android / apple carplay and a 360 camera.
Go with year 19 and up for a much improved suspension. Also to avoid the horribly annoying squealing brakes in the 18. Sweet ride! Cars are made to be driven 👏
Just replace the pads and no squeak
Keep the Lac 500 stock, it does not need lowering!
I have a is 300 awd 2016 and dive it everyday and love it
What do you do about the brakes squealing. I have a 2020 performance package LC and was told the brakes squealing is natural bc they use some kind of softer steel racing brake pads that rust easily.
Mine surprisingly don’t squeal that much. Once and awhile, but not often.
As for transmissions my 19 isn’t super consistent, jerky and not smooth. It’s a 19 MY but made in 18 - I have driven an 18 and I couldn’t tell the difference. It’s an easy tranny (because of 10 spd) to catch off guard.
First 4 gears are WAY TOO LONG 😂 - and it wants to be in 7th even in Sport+ when doing 45 mph- they area they screwed up on IMO was the tranny. With that said, it was designed as we all know as a lux coupe -
Mine has every option - I wouldn’t own one without Dynamic Handling Pack
Any word on the availability of a supercharger or turbo?
@@NWBIZGUY unfortunately no. 😔
@0:54 The LFA has the same feature, AFAIK.
Great content, keep it up. And I like the family time, nothing better. I have a new 2024 and getting ready to order wheels from e6 Carbon. Looking at doing the same sizes that you are running. What offset do you have and do you have any rubbing at all? Thanks Greg
@@gregb-constrictor_culture805 thank you! I’ll have to look it up but I believe they are +25 and +20. Very little rubbing. Actually had to warm up and mold in an area on my fender liners which I explained in on of my past videos.
What wheels are those? They look nice bro, hope one day I can pick up a used one
@@tonyle7311 thank you! These are 22” Ferrada FR4’s
@@Magmade_ way better than the new Lex offerings
This is so beautiful 😍
My TRX and KC 509 will last and power forever 😂😂😂😂😂
Test drove a 2018…..reeeaaally thinking about trading my 22 is350 up for it. Have you had any problems with the door handles or glove compartment? Love the insight. Plus you’re a graphic designer, you gotta new sub!
@@yourgod thank you! I’ve had zero issues with door handles or glove box. I’m aware of the issues, but haven’t had those here.
Great review brother! You gained a new subscriber :)
@@RamyHaramy thank you!
Hell yeah, as a non-cooker, I would definitely want to learn to at least BBQ. YT name suggestion: Magmade BBQ (a double entendres that also sounds like man-made bbq)
@@rSb.Benjaminz appreciate it and love the feedback!
winter driving thoughts?
Where is the link for the second channel guys?
@@thulanimazibuko9568 haven’t launched it just yet. Have been filming so it will launch soon.
ditch that music over you talking
The interior is insane. Have you seen current luxury models from BMW, Mercedes, Audi? It's all cheap plastic squiggly trash pretending to be expensive. LC500 interior is real luxury.
How tall are you.. you feel tight in the car
@@craigspringer4988 I’m 5’10” and don’t feel tight in this car. So not exactly a big guy.
No sunroof?
@@FIN-x9m glass roof
What kind of rims are those?
@@jeanpicard8936 @ferradawheels FR4’s in 22”
4400 lbs seems like a lot for such a small car even by todays standards. I guess it could weigh 4k lbs but would be a grenade like bmws after 80k miles
@@MJH211 doesn’t feel heavy until hitting hard turns. The interior seems pretty tight while the exterior is wide… definitely a unique feel for a car. Guess that’s why I love it so much. It’s definitely a solid car.
What price range would be a good/ great buy for a 2018/2019 LC 500 now with mileage in consideration? Also, would you stay away if it had 2 or more previous owners? @magmade
@altor562 that depends, what do you define as low mileage? You can get a 2018 or 2019 model with 20k-30k miles in the $63 - $69K range. No problem with 2+ owners, as lots of people change their mind on this car thinking it was a performance BMW experience.
@@altor562 obviously lower miles and owners the better. But this being a Lexus, the miles really don’t matter.
Reliability is #1 priority!! Frick all these trash companies cars getting ruined after the warranty!!
What package is this? any reason why you didnt get performance?
@@jcoleem9164 touring. I got a great deal on this car.
*Ownership
How must be tire pressure to not blink 2.5?
With the eggs 😂
Messing around with the suspension at 34,000 miles! Why is that ????
What exactly do you mean by that? I put RSR lowering springs on the car. I did have to replace a factory strut weeks before doing so.
@@Magmade_
The LC is already low to the ground, on the roads that Ed have today, you do not need a lower body frame, you need a higher ground clearance!
Looking forward to your BBQ channel
You and me both!
0:46 My IS500 can do that
The music is annoying
Kinda like a porn flick. So I am told.
Dude you're all over the place... You talk down about other content creators. The car is a GRAND TOURER.... Back seat on all Toyota/ Lexus cars are for Insurance purposes oh yeah golf clubs ... reference to the older people that you speak of .... Other than that .... Good job