The Lexus LC500 Convertible is an Obvious Future Collectible - One Take
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The 2021 Lexus LC500 is one of the best road cars that money can buy, period. And chopping the roof off takes very little from that experience, while adding volume of one of the world's most perfect engine notes into the cabin. It looks like a concept car, but it's got a stellar, naturally aspirated V8 with a brilliantly responsive gearbox, making it the kind of tech we want to hold on to. Compared to other top-tier GT cars, it's an absolute bargain.
EDIT WHOOPS! In the video I erroneously refer to the gearbox as having 8 speeds. It is a 10-speed automatic. I came to this error by driving in "sport" mode 90 percent of the time, which drops the top two gears.
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Lexus provided the vehicle, insurance, and a tank of fuel for this review.
Whoops! I erroneously said the LC500 has an 8-speed gearbox. This is wrong, it has a 10-speed gearbox. I actually remember right after I said it going "I should make a note of that," and then didn't. The reason I got it wrong is because when you drive in "sport" it drops the top two gears, and I drove in sport 90% of the time. Sorry! - MF
If you can't afford a LC, do you think a used RC F is worth it for the engine?
So jealous matt! I wanna drive one of these
I wonder why this isn't a supra vs the junky BMW
We forgive you Matt! My ISF only has 8 gears so doesn’t matter to me.
scottelbadass because noone would buy a 100k supra
It's an Aston Martin that will start every morning.
I'm British but even I'd have this over a Vantage every time
@@higurro Wow that's a tough choice for me. Im an Amercian and I'd take Vantage over a lot of cars. But this LC500 definitely will make me think twice tho. I wish I could afford both 😁😁
Driven and reviewed both and I love the DB9 looks but would rather live with the LC all day!
@@Agownsrs2 I think the manual gearbox is a good reason to take the Aston, but for me it's not quite enough to swing it
@@moistydoooood very true
These cars have such an incredible street presence. Truly beautiful.
Street presence? 😂
@@jackkenny4194 yes. Like when you see one you really notice it
They finally nailed the spindle grille look.
@@hyperion9658 but this car is not about numbers
Truly beautiful?
What's up with Lexus popping up with the best sounding car in it's class every so often. Lol
Long-standing relationship with Yamaha.
Lexus focuses more on experience rather than performance, i think?
@@AlexSchwartzATV It feels very Japanese or perhaps more Italian? It's about the driving emotion. Which is ironic considering the rest of Lexus/Toyota products.
@@Syncopia When they actually try and swing, they dont fucking miss
@@googleleavemynamealone9145 they've been good since the beginning with the ls400
When the LC was green lit, Lexus CEO Akio Toyoda knew it wasn’t going to sell well. His intentions for models like this were to create cars beautiful and stunning enough to end up at Pebble Beach in 30 years, not sell a bazillion units like the RX. Designs like this were made to inspire thoughts of passion and excitement towards the brand.
yea, longterm gains. the lc500 and the LFA before it lose money upfront but build a brand reputation that will sell millions of the lower models
100%. It is about what the car will provide from inspiration for future Lexus models.
Look at the LFA as an exmaple.
The car that every enthusiast will love but nobody will actually buy. See you in 5 years when we will complain that the model has been discontinued.
Well it is really expensive for most and sadly it will probably discontinued a lot sooner
@@evano8312 a lot of expensive but bad cars sell well
Luciole Dizerot I agree but those are uninformed people anyway
If I had the money I’d buy one I love Japanese engineering seiko, Lexus, tojiro cooking knives they are just perfectionists
bigbustyebony check out orient watches too I like watches big Casio and orient fan
Last of a dying breed... high power beautiful sounding big n/a v8 in a luxurious rwd coupe/convertible
Truth! Such a unique car!
@@RaceGasSmellsGood sadly toyota announced they will stop producing v8 engines for now :/
@@TheV8Pumpkin What?! Noooooo! Seriously?! I wonder what they'll replace them with...turbo Sixes or boosted four cylinders?
@@RaceGasSmellsGood unfortunately yeah 😭 the replacement for top end performance will be ttv6 hybrid I think? And regular performance models ttv6
Nice es350 and Gs350! I have an ES350 and an ES330 and an LS460
Those cracking shifts and thrumming revs are truly wonderful to the ears.
6:59 Farah nut
7:02 *crack* another nut
The downshifts are insane 👌👌
Man, he REALLY likes this car. I've watched all his one takes and he rarely gives out praise on this level.
I just bought an RC-F. One of the best decisions of my life. Great NA V8 + Lexus reliability!
my dream first car
@auto blipper nah IS500 for the win
Stunning car ,is really intruging in what wolrd we live on right now when we have a lexus that sounds better than most modern Aston Martins .
And looks better than a new DB11 Volante in my opinion
Astons have always been overhyped, if it wasn't for the James Bond movies they wouldn't be around nowadays.
I was gonna say, this is the new Aston Martin. Gorgeous to look at, delicious sound, and fantastic to drive!
and ferraris
@@aeromotive2 yes and no because 488 pista and mainly the 812
Those seats look as comfortable as my bed.
I sat in an LS500 sedan and it was by far the greatest car I've ever sat in. Made Audi, BMW, and Mercedes seem pedestrian
Thank you so much for differentiating the "crack" of the shifts on the Lexus from the gratuitous popcorn sounds that seem to be all the rage these days.
These ECU burbles reminds me of growing up and everyone putting shit fart can exhausts on their civics. Many times those burbles sound terrible and obviously artificial.
@@chinqlinq89 Yeah. I almost said its the 2020 version of riced-out exhaust.
XR4turbo exactly
I’m in the process of buying a Inspiration series model. The dealership are bait switching from $121,500.00 MSRP, to $171,500.00. They don’t tell you this until you get ready to purchase it. I refuse to pay that inflated price for this car. The sales pitch is they are only making 100 of them, so that is why we mark them up by $50,000. I tell all the salesmen that these are niche cars like my 2012 SL63 AMG that I bought used one year old with 4000 miles for $99,500.00. The SL63 sold brand new for $151,500.00 and it was certified. I also bought a 1997 Plymouth Prowler with 2000 miles on it 4 years old for $32.000. The original owner paid $90,000.00 for a $38,000.00 car. These cars are sitting on showroom floors waiting for suckers, even the regular convertibles are being bait switched from $10,000.00 to $30,000.00 . I’ve done my research and I’ve found brand new 2019 yellow and 2020 green Inspiration Series cars still on showroom floors for discounts selling for $92,000.00 . Like you said I always tell the salesman I’m not in love with a car, and I can wait and purchase it at the right price. I tell them they can contact me when they are ready to sell it at MSRP, or I’ll just wait and buy it used with low mileage for $80,000.00 .
I'll miss this sound...
I’ve owned mine for 2 years and put 67,000 kilometres on it and it still puts a smile on my face every time I hit the starter button (especially after disconnecting the butterfly valves in the exhaust which locks them in the open position 👌🏻)
Howd you do that? I wanna do that to mine! To make it meaner at the lower rpm as well!
I truly think this is the best looking car of the past 20 years. The only cars that match it are the 8c and DB9.
Damn bro you make me want to put a seatbelt on sitting in my living room 😆
Don't think I've ever seen Matt talk up a Lexus this much, cars sounds incredible
That's because the last Lexus to talk about was an LFA.
When you said that you might have to buy one I got super excited. These need to sell!! Toyota/Lexus deserve some $$ for this
Definitely everyone gets mad why they don't build cars like this and when they do all of us who drool over them can afford them and when we can we prefer a Corvette or something else since performance is higher. These things are a masterpiece just plain gorgeous
This car looks absolutely stunning in person.
Would you kindly remove your comment please?
So crazy that Lexus has seemed to have swapped places with the European manufacturers of old! Unique, naturally aspirated, engaging, impeccable build quality and trend-setting in design. Cool car, and a dying breed! 👍😎
Yeah, most European manufactures have gone the forced induction route, and while you can’t argue with the outright results, you’re right, maybe it’s more about the quality of the horsepower rather than the quantity. We’ll all miss a good naturally aspirated V8 when they’re gone.
@@RankinPerformMachine I'd love to find an end of run ISF or to be able to afford a GSF, those are both amazing!
Justinian Yi so true! How long has the GX been around and gone largely unchanged?! Wonder how much longer it’ll soldier on!
Justinian Yi 😂👍
@Justinian Yi well about that Land Cruiser......
Love it !!! I e got a 2022 black on black with performance pack ! Sold my GT 350 Mustang and never regretted it
Never thought I'd see the day when a $100k Lexus sounds better than a $300k Ferrari
"Sad but TRUUUE, AHHH"
Well that day is here lol
It’s not that surprising since the LFA is the best sounding car of all time
Ive driven a 488.... Its worth it... No comparison whatsoever to anything
@@matthewmiller4806 You'd love the 812 then ;)
Excellent review. I couldn’t have agree anymore with you anymore! For those specific reasons you mentioned, I purchased the LC500 coup last year!
It was not an easy car to find! Had it shipped from Maryland to California!
My dumbass flew from Texas to Miami to buy a low mileage used one lol. Love it so far
It's a drop dead gorgeous car, definitely a future collectible.
Was at the auto show today. Yea its REALLY nice 👍
Matt “7000 RPM thundercrackTHUNDERCRACK” Farah.
I literally read your comment as he said that 🤣
"doesn't make it not fast... beautiful" lol love how you said that, sounds like a treat to drive!
this car reminds me of the old AM V8 Vantage, beautiful looking car that's probably a tad under powered or a bit too heavy and has a really nice sounding motor
After a test drive (coupe), I had the same conclusion. It's basically an improved V8 Vantage. Vantage is a slightly better grand touring car since it has more luggage capacity. Really wish they would make an NA version of the current vantage.
470 hp and 4 second 0-60 is under powered???? lmao
Ciello ___ For the price yes
What a time to be alive, 0-60 in 4 is slow 😂
@@zetapingpong Obviously you aren't buying this just to go fast. Its got a concept car interior and exterior
I had the coupe to drive away from in my wedding and got it up to 100 plus on the interstate and it was the best thing i had ever driven and i have owned a 2018 m3. And sounded amazing too
I just ate a pound of beans:
Thundercrack!
Thundercrack!
Have you got perfectly even wind too? 😉
8:40 this is why I love Matt Farah reviews, his experience and attunement with the car and the road is unmatched in the review space.
Great review. It’s all about the emotional connection and sheer joy of driving this car.
I have a feeling this car could end up like the BMW Z8, beautiful, timeless design and relatively low production numbers, yet still from a mass market brand so with far fewer compromises
I dont think the Z8 is a timeless design, it looked and looks dated since launch. Also, It's objectively pretty ugly, and an unusual BMW design. But it's "rare".
@@intranix Z8 is objectively beautiful, you blind nitwit.
Similar rear deck.....only nicer
It’s crazy to think people wanted Toyota to build a in-house Supra yet no one really buy the LC. I’ve only seen one ever being driven where I live. Beautiful and original car.
So underrated i love these so much
Lexus needs to bring back the LFA and smoke everyone else...
They could honestly do it
LC500 is an amazing car and one of the most enjoyable driving experiences I had. I have driven many high perf and supercars. Matt is right on point with his review!
I’ve had mine for almost 6 years and still love every time I get in it to drive it. It is by far the finest car in production today… bar none. Unlike many other cars in this price range and even a lot higher this car is totally reliable. It won’t leave you stranded by the side of the road at 2 o’clock in the morning in the rain.
0:29. For the first time in a long time, I did not skip the introductory adverts. Well done, beard scape.
Lexus is by far my favorite brand. With every car they put out they know their audience...And they know that the LC500 Convertible's audience will be people who WANT to hear the environment they are in...which is a v8 japanese beast.
I wish Lotus would used that V8 in a Espirit type chassis and really give supercars a challenge! 👍🏿
I just bought this exact car in yellow with black wheels. THIS IS THE BEST CAR I EVER DRIVEN OR OWNED. PERIOD!
I love these. I slightly prefer the coupe, as to me it looks a little better, but the ragtop rocks, too. One of my favorite-looking cars on the market, plenty of performance for what a GT is for, and THAT SOUND. So much want.
Hey Matt! Love this review I drove our LC 500 today and absoultly loved it!
Japanese Aston Martin?
One thing I don’t see commented on about the coupe version is how good the visibility is despite the sleek styling. Of course that’s not even a concern with the convertible. ;)
I love how Matt talks about the cracks of the gear changes in this Lexus and how it doesn't have that artificial burble now commonplace in German brands.
I can't buy one new but you better believe in 4-5 years when I get get one with 15-20k miles for half price I absolutely will. Looking forward to my new daily.
They hold their value, and when they are traded in, they are already sold.
Good luck. They’re not likely to depreciate by a large amount
Dude people just dont get this car. They dont understand how stunning it looks in real life. There's nothing like it out there and you cant stop looking at it. I spent 30 minutes drooling over all the details in this car at a car show. And its a fucking Lexus, it'll last forever. Good video and great car.
I wish Lexus would make more cars like the LFA & Lc 500! Looks good & sounds amazing!
Such a classy and good looking car Gotta love that v8!
It took Lexus years to finally get their spindle grille designs to look good and they've finally nailed it with the LC. It's automotive art.
200,000 miles at an average 20 MPG at projected $10 per gallon of premium gasoline amortized over 20 years lifespan is about
$5k annual operating cost for fuel and DIY maintenance. Pure Nirvana.
When I die I will pass on to my daughter for enjoyment and preservation.
Closest experience to dying and going to heaven. Yellow or Atomic Silver and black interior.
You have to see this car in person and hear it to really appreciate it. The videos are cool but this car is so gorgeous, id take that over all competitor coupes
That’s that Japanese engineering, when I visited Japan I can see why Lexus makes awesome cars. The attention to detail is amazing.
In love with Farah’s Lexus reviews in particular cannot lie. So much fun to watch.
Lexus has come along way and is hands-down the best Japanese luxury cars money can buy
I really wish I could afford one of these but I guess I will just have to stick the the good old miata
This thing hardly has the internet presence it deserves. Great car and video
These videos are a treat when Matt's really into the car. Good stuff
I personally know a university professor who ones the coupe with tan interior. Let me just say the interior quality is amazing and the design is very unique. There are plenty of Italian and German exotics in LA but this thing stands out.
This looks like the type of car a head of department might drive lol
Now imagine putting a really high quality exhaust on this car👀
I’m glad you reviewed this car. This car gives me hope for the Automotive industry
No one's buying it. The industry will respond accordingly. There is no hope.
Dont remember when I have last seen Matt Farah so in love with a car.
I already knew these were beautiful and special when I first laid eyes on them
Amazing thing about this car is that it will never break down...
Sad thing is that NO video can match how the car really sounds.
Coming from someone who's driving the gamut of exotics (Matt, not me) - the praise he's giving this is exciting. I wonder if the cheaper IS500 will give some similar feelings??
Matt: 6:07
Me: Yes
if you want to hear the full majestic sound of this beautiful V8, check out JP Performance RCF video. He put long tube manifolds and full armytrix exhaust on it - pure DTM sounds 😍
Conversely in Europe I’ve only ever seen the hybrid version
It looks amazing in videos and pictures, and then you see it in person. It has so much beauty and grace. More like you hear it before you see it. When it first came out, it’s the car I spent the most time with checking it out at the NAIAS. What an awesome car.
Matt did you figure out why the transmission was over heating? I drove the LC at Laguna Seca and abused it, and had no issues whatsoever.
I've owned an SC400, an ES330 and now an ES350. Lexus makes rock solid, comfortable, reliable cars that you can take to 300k+ miles. I'll be buying an LC500 coupe in 10 years when it's depreciated. The coupe is even better looking than the vert. It's like a piece of art.
Total future classic! No doubt.
I will never get sick of that v8 sound man. This car is literally a couch that screams.
Artful interior. Artful exterior. Artful exhaust note. Solid ride, good speed, and nice shifts. Reliable as well? Dream car.
Many people are saying that people are not buying it, at the dealership I work for we have sold everyone that we have gotten and there is demand for more ..and that is in the northeast (NY). Not bad for a rear wheel drive vehicle in an area that typically sells not many rwd cars.
That was a very emotional approach on the LC500! You alright there Matt?!
Love how you shot this video...I’ve watched a dozen review videos of this car and the way this was shot was by far the most interesting
I'm just glad this car exists
I bought my wife this car after our business turned a massive corner into the positives. I honestly was shocked just how good this thing is, and I'm a car guy. I actually am a bit jealous that I bought it for her instead of myself. If you're ever down in Orange County and see one in Ultrawhite, it's probably her - there's just so few of them around.
Mat Great review. I am a Lexus nut. Your presentation is a reinforcement as to the perfection of Lexus. I love the V8 of Lexus.
Bought Lc500 in yellow Collor. Car drives like dream.
Would love to hear a follow-up from Lexus about the overheating but really love this car. Would love to have one.
Dear god.
what a incredible automobile. the sound from the exhaust is one of a kind. I would pick this over ANY Benz Audi and bmw luxury coupe. Lexus did a home run. One of my favorite production cars
I’m glad to know I wasn’t the only one that thought it would be a future collectible. Can’t wait to see if they’ll appreciate or not.
I'm buying this car this year in flare yellow when i hit the lottery no cap 💯
Man these LC500's are probably my favorite Lexus's ever. If only I could afford one... maybe when they depreciate to a reasonable amount of money for us poorer folks. 😅
it’s a Lexus bro it’ll depreciate in 15 years lolol
@@Venomixia and by then it's still gonna be 10k like the SC430 and you won't wanna pay $10k for a 15yo car with 120k miles lol
@@MLProductions.1 the 2008 is f was starting 57k .. and 67k loaded. Car is 12 years old and 200k mi ones are 15-20k$ lol what makes you think a rare, drop top lc500 at 100k...120k for the top would be 10k$ in 15 years?
@@wongchai807 your absolutely right. Theylly be about 20-25k actually
@@MLProductions.1 Mercedes and BMW dont hold value because of their lack of reliability and cost of maintenance not lexus lol thats why 12 year old 200k mi is is still 15-20k
Man, the moaning wind noise at 7:50 really freaked me out!
Excellent review as always, Matt, it's no wonder you've been able to get Road and Track to recruit you. What a great car!
Just think about how many SC430's you still see driving around.
I drive one😝
@@eman.r.k for an 03 there so common!
The look of the car, the sound of the NA V8, and the feel of the luxurious meticulous interior make this a bargain at $100k. 100 years from now, this will still be a work of art. Like fine wine, it will get better with time
Reviewed this car a couple weeks ago but in the coupe version! Can’t wait for the convertible to come here to Australia!
I'm starting to imagine how amazing an LCF will be if they build it
Project cancelled already.
I’ve never been a big fan of convertibles, but this is one that I would make an exception for, it looks like a fun, comfortable, blast of a car. I want one
a futuristic looking car you can enjoy and 20 years later it'll still look fresh and the sound sooths the soul
Sounds as good as my C63 and that's saying a lot. I drove a coupe 3 years ago, and was blown away. Spectacular looks and the sound with Lexus quality and interior. Will be a great used car buy but values have remained very high
Got beside a white coupe with temp tags.
I was on my Yamaha MT-10.
Gave him the thumbs up and possibly egged him on a bit to have a little fun when I took of hard from the light.
We did for a few miles before he turned.
For anyone who can pick this up now it’s going to be such a treat to bring this out of the garage in 20 years when everything is electric.
The reincarnation of the SL500 R129 but put to 11...
That Grand Seiko chronograph fits very well to the LC500. Thumbs up!