'25 Lexus LC 500 Convertible

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by Donut Lord

Pretty pricey though. $110k.

Ouch.
Puts it way above M4C, 840iC and AMG SL.
Unfortunate price point.

Originally Posted by LH44

It's well-priced. The car has immense presence, rock solid build quality, and it's beautifully styled inside and out.

I will give Toyota/Lexus build quality (for Japanese assembled vehicles, less so for US-made ones), but presence?
No chance in hell does it stand up to 8-series and especially not to AMG SL.

With a few more pennies, one could be driving 911-Cabriolet.

If LC500 was ~$80K, it might be a value play.
At $110K ... it might appeal to a few Caddy buyers who want something reliable, but otherwise ... meah.

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P.S.: This, on the other hand, could be interesting:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a6...s-car-concept/

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by afadeev

Ouch.
Puts it way above M4C, 840iC and AMG SL.
Unfortunate price point.



I will give Toyota/Lexus build quality (for Japanese assembled vehicles, less so for US-made ones), but presence?
No chance in hell does it stand up to 8-series and especially not to AMG SL.

With a few more pennies, one could be driving 911-Cabriolet.

If LC500 was ~$80K, it might be a value play.
At $110K ... it might appeal to a few Caddy buyers who want something reliable, but otherwise ... meah.

a

P.S.: This, on the other hand, could be interesting:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a6...s-car-concept/

It should be priced over the 840iC...that's only an i6. The M850i starts at $10k more. I'd argue that the LC500 is more unique and definitely sounds better. Priced right in my opinion compared to the competition.

[SW17LS]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Have you actually been in an LC500???

Apparently not lol

And he has an i5 which has one of the cheapest, plastickiest interiors ive ever seen in a luxury car.

[SW17LS]

Originally Posted by afadeev

I will give Toyota/Lexus build quality (for Japanese assembled vehicles, less so for US-made ones), but presence?
No chance in hell does it stand up to 8-series and especially not to AMG SL.

LCs actually get a lot more attention than an 8 Series or SL. They're much more interesting looking and uniuque.

With a few more pennies, one could be driving 911-Cabriolet.

A few more pennies? The base price is $146k. Thats 3.6M pennies lol

I actually would take an LC over a 911. More of my style of car. Nothing against the 911 which is an amazing car they're just too hard and loud for me.

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Isn't that half the state of FL? Not too surprising.

Nah, just the villages really and posts elsewhere. I see more fat people when I go up north than down here (discounting tourists). Most of the old.people.here are pretty active, they move down here to be able to do tennis and golf and all that year round.

[jkmskfk]

this is kind of surprising. I honestly always thought LC500 is hybrid/electric car that is fast but probably boring? but this changed my mind and their exhaust note is good

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

It should be priced over the 840iC...that's only an i6. The M850i starts at $10k more.

i6 vs. v8 is meaningless, unless you prioritize the sound above all else.
Not that acceleration matters in lux convertible market, but 840ixC and LC500 have identical 0-60 numbers.
850ixC is in another universe altogether.

I explored LC500 and RC-F this spring while wainting at Lexus dealer. Same engine, same instrument clusters, slight variations in interior packaging (stupid analog clock in RC-F). Overall - very nice cruisers, and for a while I strongly considered ordering RC-F final edition. Until I came to my senses.

Originally Posted by SW17LS

LCs actually get a lot more attention than an 8 Series or SL. They're much more interesting looking and uniuque.

Sorry, not buying that for a second.
Zero chance LC gets more attention than SL, the brand Lexus has always attempted to replicate.

Originally Posted by SW17LS

A few more pennies? The base price is $146k. Thats 3.6M pennies lol

Hey, if you are shopping for a low-100K convertible, what's the difference between that and low-mid-100K one?
;-)

Originally Posted by SW17LS

I actually would take an LC over a 911. More of my style of car. Nothing against the 911 which is an amazing car they're just too hard and loud for me.

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[afadeev]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

Nah, just the villages really and posts elsewhere. I see more fat people when I go up north than down here (discounting tourists). Most of the old.people.here are pretty active...

I thought folks moved to FL to slow down and die?

Originally Posted by BlkGS

...they move down here to be able to do tennis and golf and all that year round.

Wasn't gator drop kicking the official sport of FL men!?

[JABCAT]

For whatever reason, I've never been impressed with any Lexus. Their designs are just boring, and this car is gigantic in person. No thanks.

[W2k]

Originally Posted by SW17LS

Apparently not lol

And he has an i5 which has one of the cheapest, plastickiest interiors ive ever seen in a luxury car.

Obviously I have, otherwise I wouldn't have an opinion.

I agree the i5 is pretty plasticy, but it's far from the worst out there, especially at the same price point. And this thread isn't about comparing the LC500 to the i5, nobody in their right mind would be choosing between those two.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by afadeev

i6 vs. v8 is meaningless, unless you prioritize the sound above all else.
Not that acceleration matters in lux convertible market, but 840ixC and LC500 have identical 0-60 numbers.
850ixC is in another universe altogether.

I explored LC500 and RC-F this spring while wainting at Lexus dealer. Same engine, same instrument clusters, slight variations in interior packaging (stupid analog clock in RC-F). Overall - very nice cruisers, and for a while I strongly considered ordering RC-F final edition. Until I came to my senses.

Lol we'll have to agree to STRONGLY disagree on this take.

[Alfisti]

The LC has it's faults but it definitely has more presence than a BMW or Mercedes, they all look the bloody same, i cannot tell one model from the next.

[SW17LS]

Originally Posted by afadeev

i6 vs. v8 is meaningless, unless you prioritize the sound above all else.

Don't agree at all. I want a V8, no interest in a 6 cyl in any enthusiast car.

Sorry, not buying that for a second.
Zero chance LC gets more attention than SL, the brand Lexus has always attempted to replicate.

The current SL is very round and doesn't stand out. Believe it or not its true, the LC draws a crowd wherever it goes, I've seen it myself.

Hey, if you are shopping for a low-100K convertible, what's the difference between that and low-mid-100K one?
;-)

Its a whole additional car difference lol. $35,000 difference in cost is huge, and thats a BASE 911 cab vs a totally loaded LC convertible, with any options that 911 cab is $165k. 911 cab is a much more expensive car.

[dreamingat30fps]

Originally Posted by afadeev

i6 vs. v8 is meaningless, unless you prioritize the sound above all else.
Not that acceleration matters in lux convertible market, but 840ixC and LC500 have identical 0-60 numbers.
850ixC is in another universe altogether.

I explored LC500 and RC-F this spring while wainting at Lexus dealer. Same engine, same instrument clusters, slight variations in interior packaging (stupid analog clock in RC-F). Overall - very nice cruisers, and for a while I strongly considered ordering RC-F final edition. Until I came to my senses.

If you think a turbocharged i6 is equal or better than a NA V8... then there's really nothing left to say.

Originally Posted by afadeev

Sorry, not buying that for a second.
Zero chance LC gets more attention than SL, the brand Lexus has always attempted to replicate.

I guess it depends what kind of attention we're talking about. I get more "attention" in the Miata than any other car I've owned. It's mostly kids and car enthusiasts though. Second place was the C7 but that was mostly other Corvette owners.

Regardless the Lexus 100% has a more striking, jarring, different or whatever you want to call it look. If you knew nothing about cars there's no way to Lexus wouldn't stand out between the other two.

Originally Posted by afadeev

I thought folks moved to FL to slow down and die?

Wasn't gator drop kicking the official sport of FL men!?

Those are contradicting statements.... people in FL can't be waiting to die and also drop kicking gators.

[Donut Lord]

Originally Posted by SW17LS

Don't agree at all. I want a V8, no interest in a 6 cyl in any enthusiast car.



The current SL is very round and doesn't stand out. Believe it or not its true, the LC draws a crowd wherever it goes, I've seen it myself.



Its a whole additional car difference lol. $35,000 difference in cost is huge, and thats a BASE 911 cab vs a totally loaded LC convertible, with any options that 911 cab is $165k. 911 cab is a much more expensive car.

Yes, V8 everything.

I came from a Gen 5 Camaro, the amount of threads in that forum of V6 regret then they go sell their cars take a hit just to end up at a V8 anyway is quite large.

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by Donut Lord

Yes, V8 everything.

I came from a Gen 5 Camaro, the amount of threads in that forum of V6 regret then they go sell their cars take a hit just to end up at a V8 anyway is quite large.

Camaro and other sports cars just deserve a V8. Especially when your option is a great one with an awesome sound like a LS/LT motor.

[Alfisti]

Does the LS sound great though? It's kind of muted, the Coyote sounds way better.

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Does the LS sound great though? It's kind of muted, the Coyote sounds way better.

Coyotes do sound better, and so do Hemis. The LS can sound good, but GM stock exhausts have a bad habit of sounding a little weak stock. But that's easily resolved with an aftermarket setup. My Trailblazer SS sounds freaking awesome with SLP dual exhausts and long tube headers. It sounds better than my LS3 Corvette (stock exhaust still).

[25 V8 IS]

I used to love my TT S55 M2C...

But then this happened...

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

If you think a turbocharged i6 is equal or better than a NA V8... then there's really nothing left to say.

That's not really a cohesive argument, is it?
Any chance you are a vegan?

Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

Those are contradicting statements.... people in FL can't be waiting to die and also drop kicking gators.

Doesn't one lead to the other?

Originally Posted by 25 V8 IS

I used to love my TT S55 M2C...
But then this happened...

Pretty, if slow-ish.
I had IS350 as a loaner and it was a fantastic ride with great ergonomics. Reminded me of E36 and E46 cabins and layouts. IS500 would be an improvement over that on all fronts, except weight and MPG.

Lexus's 5.0L V8 is one of the few remaining naturally aspirated motors available in sport cars these days. That V8 sounds great, but does come with the penalty in all-out performance and excessive thirst for dyno juice.

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[Alfisti]

It's just old, Ford's 5 litre Coyote is making 480 odd HP and uses the same amount of gas.

[Mingwan]

Never rode in one of these, but I hear the suspension isn't that well sorted on certain rough surfaces.

I'd love to drive one before these cars take a nostalgia hit and skyrocket in price.