Is the 2019 Lexus LC 500 the LUXURY sports car to BUY?

The Lexus LC 500 is a perfect blending of two worlds. Under the hood is a 5.0L V8 pumping out 471 HP& mated to a 10-speed auto. It's exterior looks like it's a rolling concept car with the interior of a luxury car. This LC 500 has the performance package which comes with items like a carbon fiber roof & active rear spoiler. Is the 2019 Lexus LC 500 the best luxury sports car for the money?
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[@ecolon217]

The quality of the interior is truly unmatched imo

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right!

[@protoss7777]

I thought no interior can beat S coupe, now I am wrong

[@campkira]

roll royne....

[@b4ds33d]

Audi and Lexus do the highest quality interiors.

[@G0ddEityawesome]

The interior material is not that great I. Person...

[@thatonerandomginger]

My dream car!

[@arandomyoutuber6510]

I watch ur vids they are great!!!

[@IronChefNC]

Same

[@gsquidgaming1296]

Me too

[@sanjayabhandari9013]

Same

[@TheMaestro961]

One of the cars that would be in my dream garage... sooooo gorgeous

[@RaitisRides]

Team OG I totally agree with you!

[@TheRealBrendon]

I always love seeing this car on the roads!

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you! It is eye catching!

[@bellabugs]

The Real Brendon yeah I saw it parked at a mcds one time and it was very amazing car to look at.

[@campkira]

i live in jpan these thing drive around all the time... bored of it...

[@homerles]

@@bellabugs which mcd did you see it at?

[@alexisjordanschreiner1471]

"She does weigh a bit!" Heard that the last time my friend set me up on a blind date. Never again.

[@RaitisRides]

Alexis Jordan Schreiner OMG! 😮

[@RaitisRides]

Alexis Jordan Schreiner 😂

[@justthink5854]

of course they also said you were "athletic" lol

[@nicolasmikah4168]

Lol

[@justanotherday1st]

Stick with your American muscle cars. They are not only heavy but ugly too.

[@WestCoastPCbuilder]

These really stand out form the crowd. There is one in the parking lot at my work. Makes beamers look like trash.

[@flint9889]

Where I live. A lot of people drives Lexus. So it looks pretty normal.

[@flowfiya4501]

@@flint9889 This is stupid to say...where i live everyone drives a audi...untill a R8 audi pulls up and steals the show...the same thing applies here...THIS lexus will steal the show and crack necks...not the lil bs lexuses you see ppl driving around everywhere...

[@craigmak]

CoCo Jenkins lmao this looks nothing like an IS or RC.These turn heads. It’s about the only car you can put side by side with an Aston Vantage and it doesn’t look like crap.

[@2loco]

Hands down one of the best looking cars ever made, and that interior... Spectacular. Thanks for sharing Joe. You are the man!

[@ConsciousRobot]

YESS!! It really has it all; beauty, power, sound, attention to detail, and of course, Lexus quality. I could honestly stare at it all day! Thanks for bringing this one to us

[@RaitisRides]

I totally feel the same way!

[@simoncquach]

That exhaust sound is intoxicating!

[@RaitisRides]

Simon Quach oh god is it!

[@PhillyFan20]

With so many manufacturers putting in turbo charged engines, it's nice to see a naturally aspirated V8. I saw one in person on Saturday night. It's stunning in person. It sounds amazing as well.

[@RaitisRides]

Jackie Chiles I totally agree with you!

[@MCRN_Hammurabi]

“Now I’m really gonna regret life” - Joe Rati 2019

[@RaitisRides]

Supreme Stephen what makes you say that?

[@MCRN_Hammurabi]

When Joe was getting in the back seat and putting the front seat back. That’s what he said. Also, great review

[@RaitisRides]

Supreme Stephen oh I totally forgot that part! Sometime the stuff that I say cracks me up! Thanks for watching and your great support!

[@MCRN_Hammurabi]

Anytime 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Supreme Stephen you’re great!

[@thejtcouple]

This car was beautiful in person!

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right!

[@TheRabbitHasLanded]

it sounds really good too, was at a car meet and the lc out revved the r8, an actual v10

[@datroopaking6433]

This car totally shifted my attention from a mustang. The interior is so therapeutic idk maybe it’s the color and the leather. And the sound on the v8!

[@RaitisRides]

It is breathtaking!

[@islandknight6105]

Of course, you could you could buy 3 Mustang GT Premiums for the cost of that thing 🙄

[@lewisdavis1491]

That makes no sense. They are in totally different classes. You can get like 4 Mustang GTs for the price of this.

[@PrinceKelify]

@@islandknight6105 Actually it's more like two.... the GT premium goes for an average of 40k to 48k (At least were I live) and the LC he is driving goes for 95,000.

[@tericzgang]

TheMagnificent One and you get reliability.

[@cotyl939]

When that engine starts 😁🤤

[@RaitisRides]

Coty L I know right!

[@becraftcorey]

Love that car and the fact you will roll 90% of stuff on the road makes it that much better

[@RaitisRides]

That is so very true!

[@chiemekaa]

This is truly the one to buy, at least until the LC-F comes out. Arguably the top 3 in its class. The engine perfectly matches the looks!

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@truehomie617]

U not bringing drinks in my LC500 😂😂

[@RaitisRides]

TRUE HOMIE I’m glad you like that one!

[@justthink5854]

actually the dumb placement of the cup holder makes that difficult

[@happios]

The cup holder is for the mistress

[@BobbyDigital_100]

😂😂😂so true!

[@NeoTechOps]

Lexus definitely outdid themselves on this one

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that!

[@kaliberoh955]

The thing with lexus is that they "can" build better cars than anyone else, they just dont always want to. They do build more reliable cars though.

[@miketheman4341]

No one wants this car. Sales are horrible and depreciation has been at record levels for Lexus.

[@kaliberoh955]

@@miketheman4341 i think youre talking for yourself here and depreciation? Compared to what?

[@miketheman4341]

kaliber 12 Compared with any other Lexus of the last 20 years. Lexus has cut production twice for the LC. Buyers can have a used LC for 60k with less than 15000 miles. None of this is a secret. The numbers don’t lie.

[@001spring]

One of the best sounding vehicles

[@RaitisRides]

Jeff Brisson I totally agree!

[@keithclayton1271]

I really enjoy your reviews, Mr. Raiti. Thorough, honest and always quality. Thanks.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you Keith for saying that and your awesome support!

[@parachaus]

I had my headphones on and the second the exhaust note started...I got goosebumps all over my body! Wow what a beautiful car

[@Scott-bf8km]

Thank You!! I have been waiting for you to cover this amazing car..Well Done!

[@vaishnaviv3049]

That interior is drop dead gorgeous!

[@RaitisRides]

Vaishnavi V I totally agree with you!

[@kaliberoh955]

There's nothing at this price that can match the quality and interior of the lc and ls. What a beautiful car.

[@hassansmw5634]

agree!!

[@peterli2417]

LOVE YOU BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!! And the videos just getting better and betterrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tampaguy35]

You are killing me joe love that car ,beautiful lines.

[@RaitisRides]

tampaguy35 it’s a good death!

[@305ssmonte5]

Beautiful car. Thanks for the video.

[@why7990]

Thanx man for full review n specially for getting in the back seats

[@kennethsmith6899]

Your attention to detail is impeccable! Great job! 😁 oh and thanks for getting in that back seat!

[@matthewjay8528]

Once again Joe, great video and amazing attention to detail!

[@RootsandTendrils]

Yes we are looking at a future classic folks, investment grade. Great camera work here Tom; and smart narration Joe, but as far as Zonking (is that a word) the exhaust tips, I think the designers concluded that was the most tasteful approach

[@ruelclorion2199]

Great detailed review. You deserved a million subs. Anyway lc500 is one my dream car.

[@rickyrobertson2736]

Best car reviews ever thanks joe

[@RaitisRides]

Ricky Robertson thanks for saying that man!

[@prixmalcollects9332]

someone show this review to doug, that clueless chap murdered this beauty of a car

[@gustavopolanco6925]

i love Raiti's rides reviews. He has Love for days! hahaha.

[@RaitisRides]

Gustavo Polanco thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@ConsciousRobot]

The Neck Breaker! Love it

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Man!

[@chrisdolson4840]

Raiti's Ride and Throttle House, the 2 best reviewers I've seen in a long time.

[@doctorrobert60]

Both are great but Joe goes extra "mile" to teach us all about the cars. Just cannot stop being a teacher!😀

[@oking8]

this car is a piece of art

[@sergebasque8460]

Great effort to get in the back seat haha! Great content has always this a sweet ride love the sound.

[@donteadoss]

Great review as always - I left Lexus during their “boring era” for Infiniti some years ago but really thinking about going back now that they’ve “revived” their brand aesthetically ... great stuff!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you liked this one!

[@donteadoss]

Raiti's Rides Oh definitely - love that you call the driver’s seat “the business side”; always look forward to that! hahaha

[@TheBigNate505]

Looks unique and sounds wonderful! Amazing.

[@SigCross]

Absolutely love this car, can't afford one but still ! Awesome review Joe .

[@RaitisRides]

I am right there with you!

[@-PR0METHEUS-]

That’s a beautiful car, love the red and the interior

[@DM-oo3fd]

Fantastic job. The car is beautiful and imo the only time the "Lexus grill" actually looks good on a car.

[@fontking1a]

Pretty good review. I looked for a new car that would excite me for over three years with price being (almost) no factor. Nothing at all came close until one day, parked in front of a local restaurant, I saw this (exact) car in InfraRed with Toasted Caramel. My knees buckled. Finally!! This is what I was looking for. It's simply a exquisite machine. Inside and out it has everything that gets my heart pumping. So, I bought one. Living in California and knowing at my age that having a rear wing, four wheel steering and all the race car stuff wasn't practical. I simply wanted a very nice car to drive. When you live in the S.F. Bay Area and own a car with super large wheels and painted on tires, it's only a matter of minutes until you hit a pothole and trash one or more wheels. I opted for the 20" wheels, carbon fiber roof, LSD, Alcantera seats and quite a few other options that made sense for me. After a year, knock on wood, my wheels are still in perfect shape. The car is a joy to own and drive. The one thing I am not crazy about are the organic brake pads which are very dirty and dusty. The Enform infotainment system is super once you learn it and become familiar with the VOICE COMMAND feature. Lexus also can install Apple Car Play on the "older" LC's (2018) for $200 which I have done already. Honestly, the car is underpriced. Once you drive it, you will agree. Everything is first class AND you get the comfortable feeling that it is not a German car and therefore won't cost you half your brokerage account to keep it on the road. These are very reliable cars and the parts are well made, not total junk like many other makes. When you see an LC500 in person, you just might agree with me...there is nothing else that even comes close.

[@RaitisRides]

Very good input and perspective from your ownership.

[@Pin-Din7]

Joe glad you survived the backseat thank you for the effort you put into doing that I would've hated it as well. I actually have to catch up on all your latest reviews I'm behind it's been pretty busy. Thank you for getting this one out also can't wait to see the Passport video. Hope Lexus does make an LC-F as I've heard many say that this is a baby LFA. Hope the LFA makes a return too. I know I won't be owning either of them but it would be nice to see them.

[@asvp_m3l]

Lexus always kills it with the quality, from the exterior to the interior 😍🙌🙏

[@MrDuboce]

Rolling fine art .... a modern sculpture on wheels with a stunning interior.

[@zzkeokizz]

I love the LC500. Really good looking GT

[@mikkasamuels4551]

Nice one joe. Shout out from Jamaica..

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you my freind!

[@garydc1057]

Fabulous car! Personally I found the performance much better than I'd originally imagined, going off the reviews. Really though, it's a performance GT car and not a sports car, per se. Interior is exceptional. Another good review though; love the format and 'on the fly' approach.. And just so you know how far your channel is reaching, I'm subscribed and I'm English, based in UK.

[@marchufnagel9068]

nice. Love the color and exhaust sound.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you Marc!

[@tiankata1]

Beautiful car! The one to buy in this category. Lexus did an outstanding job in blending great design, character and soul together with their legendary build quality. Excellent job!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@hassansmw5634]

Thank you for reviewing this gorgeous car..hands down one of the most beautiful cars ever built+plus Lexus quality..Can't say that about german cars

[@billd7628]

Great video. Love to see you do a review on a ISF

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Bill! I will try to get that together!

[@fadydaoud7954]

Great review Joe! This car would look even more amazing with black on black wheels or white on black wheels!

[@RaitisRides]

I think you are so right!

[@midnightquest9758]

I love how Joe always mentions snacks that people might keep in there car . 🥨🥨🥨🥨

[@ariespinal]

That neck breaker with a plethora of information.

[@RaitisRides]

EzeYKio thanks for saying that!

[@charlonpatricksokoundjoune3649]

Good review!

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you so much for saying that!

[@BryanG830]

I'm a huge fan of loud engines and loud exhaust. Nice sounding car. Pure V8 sound.

[@adic578]

thanks for trying back seat ..!!!!! the engine sounds awesome..!!!

[@cambo2910]

I’m a seventy five year old Englishman and after a lifetime of driving sensible saloons & SUV’s recently treated myself to my first performance GT and I just love it, at the time of writing there’s only 435 LC500’s in the UK so she gets plenty of looks.

[@baronvg]

9:55 You’re not bringing drinks into MY LC500. Damn straight!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share the laughs with you!

[@wbwayne8887]

Good luck Tom! You got this.

[@RaitisRides]

WB Wayne thanks for showing Tom some love!

[@dexburwell]

Loveeeee this car ❤...........id never use that backseat ...Thanks for the awesome review Mr. Joe " the Zonkmeister" Rati

[@vakhoarvel]

Piece of art!

[@ReyPereztv]

Subscribed. Love your videos

[@domenicoi.9738]

Thank you for squeezing in the back Joe ! 😆👍🏻

[@tommysmith2719]

Great video

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Tommy!

[@jordenred5501]

Love the car reviews! But you should definitely do more subscriber car review videos! I really liked the one with that white 14GT! I don’t know why but it just makes me feel like we are more involved with the channel how ever I feel like you should show who’s car you are reviewing tho just to make it even more special! I have a boosted Nissan 370Z if you ever wanna review it

[@RaitisRides]

Jorden red I would love to do more subscribers cars. Where are you located?

[@gcash2074]

A Beautiful Car. It will never look outdated.

[@RaitisRides]

This is so very true!

[@dannyMCDelight]

Saw one on the street and it looks better in real.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you Danny!

[@baronvg]

God, this is a beautiful car. It looks like concept cars from decades ago but in real life.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@freshdotholla]

Awesome Video

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@LasseDeleuran]

The comment regarding snow is pretty funny. When I asked for a test drive of the LC500, I was told that it would be OK as long as there was no snow on the day of the ride.

[@javie_fx5928]

I like your adjectives man

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that!

[@JJustinXu]

YES!!!!!!!!!!! It is so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Justin Xu I could not agree more!

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

Had to watch this Raiti..love the car but red and that color interior is a zonk for me..would look better in black exterior paint. you no Raiti doing the vid when he says THAT SOUND..thumbs up brother.

[@kenpowell4461]

Amazing.....................you found the fender. Amazing!

[@RaitisRides]

You are welcome!

[@YuanMizzle]

Been looking to buy one but I really can't decide on white or red... and which interior lol.

[@richl1319]

Yuanmei red with black/red interior

[@justthink5854]

deep blue with tan int

[@doctorrobert60]

Bravo for tackling that back seat! Lexus should have done rear seat delete and make this hatchback two seat coupe. Thanks for showing us this fantastic luxury cruiser Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate that Robert! You are so very right about the back seat!

[@acatnamedscamper3307]

Oh yea. If you can afford one why not? ITS THE DAILY DRIVEN “INFANT” LFA. TRUST ME..... IF I CAN AFFORD ONE ,.... I WOULD🤷🏽‍♂️

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@Marinedevildawg]

This car is fantastic. Sick ride.

[@richkeagy8907]

Enjoyed the great review. I own a white LC500.

[@DBLOCK987]

Beautiful car great balance I dont need anymore power it's a perfect GT

[@RaitisRides]

vdinno I totally agree!

[@hadoukenhadouken9219]

You know when you find the right girl and yes shes definitely the one. - Unique 👍 Joe

[@RaitisRides]

Hadouken Hadouken yes sir!

[@NgocUSCuocSongMy]

@@RaitisRides y6

[@tristonkent2358]

Saw this car for the first time on daytona beach shores it is beautiful

[@RaitisRides]

Triston Kent it really pops!

[@wurstwasser71]

Thanks for the nice review! Can the rear wheel steering be turned off? Tia!

[@billyshelly9863]

I love this car I watched this video about 10 times then I flew to Texas and bought one just like this black black and this thing is awesome

[@clays1507]

Fantastic! And the spindle grille works on this car! Been looking at this... but in MA must stay with the 20” rims... Zonk the top plastic portion of the rear tail lights. In person the horizontal top section feels cheap. Love the mode changer knobs...look like the bolts in the neck of Frankenstein. NO pretzel crumbs in my LC...

[@RaitisRides]

Clay great points my friend!

[@clays1507]

I’m coming out of a 2016 BMW 640 Grande Coupe... another great and sexy body... studied the hell out of the LC. Nothing on the market other then the Ferrari Portofino... (different price point!) that I find so elegantly designed. The 8 series proportions are not as elegant as the outgoing 6... just too clunky.

[@seikocitizenwatches]

I’ve seen quite a few on the roads, they look very impressive and cool. The exhaust notes definitely can only come from a high performance V8 engine. Yes, the Lexus LC500 has the million dollars look.

[@SoberIrishman]

6'2" yeah it is getting tricky to have full room in sports cars. My c6 is perfect for me, the c7 was very claustrophobic in comparison, so I need to get over that issue next year when I add to my vette family with a c7 z06. Lexus makes absolute fantastic cars, had a 2008 IS 350 for 4 years, Man o Man!

[@stupidboy1746]

This and the rc 350 F sport are my dream cars

[@adebisidavid1421]

I love this car so much. Omg !!!🔥🔥🔥

[@oot007]

one of the all time great car designs exterior and interior. Interior second only to the LFA.

[@its.kobayyyyyyy]

13:54 - It's my first time that I heard you mentioned yourself in the middle of the video. XD

[@RaitisRides]

Kobe Monteclar 😉👍🏻😂

[@lunatic-hz5pr]

Cant wait to see what the LC F is going to bring to the table

[@RaitisRides]

Same here!

[@MercilessMrBrooks]

Hopefully its a v10 with 600bhp!!

[@justthink5854]

LCF is so dumb. it will never be a track car but hey let's bump it up $50k and go 0-60 in 1 sec less.

[@MercilessMrBrooks]

@@justthink5854 lol wut where did that come from? The car isnt even out yet and u talkin shit already smh

[@miketheman4341]

Not according to the sales numbers!

[@jasoncampbell7765]

Beautiful car on the outside. Interior quality is what you should expect in this high end price range. I think all of that brown leather needs a zonk. Just too much brown for me. Ridiculous amount of weight on this car granted it has a V8 and all of that soft interior goodness. You just can't beat the Toyota/Lexus reliability!!! Great review!

[@jincho5951]

One bad ass ride. Amazing sharp looking car. 5.0 in Japanese car?😲 👍💯🎯video🎯💯👍

[@mar.c1]

One look and im like dayyyuuummmm