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@sidelnie4 ай бұрын
Contact info for business inquiries?
@ahberlowkz852Күн бұрын
You need therapy.
@Luminary20244 ай бұрын
As a bmw and a lexus owner, being a fan of both German and Japanese cars… the lc500 is just such a masterpiece
@BobbyDigital_TheCode4 ай бұрын
Respect! I have an LC500 that I LOVE and I daily a ‘24 M4 Comp Vert. I couldn’t agree more with every syllable of this video🫡
@glennbaz24 ай бұрын
I too went from a tuned BMW M4 convertible to the LC 500. Would never go back. Totally 2 different cars with different purposes. Now my wife won't give up the wheel.
@BobbyDigital_TheCode4 ай бұрын
@@glennbaz2 haha I don’t blame her. When I bought mine in ‘19 I wanted a vert so badly but didn’t exist. Decision was: M4 and LC hard top or Trade LC for LC vert, but never did I ever consider going LC-less for the reasons you and Kirk cited
@Abercrombemonkey4 ай бұрын
Overpriced, underpowered. Lexus does not push the envelope with their cars
@Abercrombemonkey4 ай бұрын
@@glennbaz2exactly , your wife won't give it up a Lexus.
@BoomDabba4 ай бұрын
What's amazing to me is that this vehicle has the soul of 1990s japanese legend when driven hard to redline and then modernized tamed when cruising. The 10 speed is AMAZING. This vehicle is a hidden gem on the used market
@JacesOwnWorld4 ай бұрын
Huh? What Japanese legend 90’s car had a V8? Pretty sure only a couple even had over 300hp lol. What kind of crack are you on?
@alechappy20704 ай бұрын
@@JacesOwnWorld Some have a V12
@BoomDabba4 ай бұрын
@JacesOwnWorld bro, the first Lexus unveiled in 1989 had a v8
@adventsociety53824 ай бұрын
@@JacesOwnWorld look up Toyota's UZ engine. 32V quad cam V8 used in the Toyota Soarer(sc400), Lexus LS, Lexus GS400, and a few other japanese market variants. Yeah they are no supra or skyline but I consider these cars legends in their own right.
@Gabriel_J334 ай бұрын
@JacesOwnWorld "What kind of crack are you on" grow the fuck up
@novatech21294 ай бұрын
I wanted the 911 GTS but the dealers wanted 30k over msrp. I ordered this LC coupe in USB white interior, and the ride is soooooo freaking pleasant and satisfying. I have owned Mercedes and BMWs in the past, and they are fine German cars, but this LC has a different feeling. This NA V8 sound is so addicting. Just love it.
@Jdnicks004 ай бұрын
I did the same choice last year. Porsche 911 was asking markup, and then I got an LC with a bit discount. I know they are different cars, but I enjoy the LC500 so far.
@alan_is_insane23434 ай бұрын
I moved from a 2018 GTS to an LC and I’m glad I did. Way too many Porsche’s on the road.
@Funexpected4 ай бұрын
@@alan_is_insane2343Overall, did you have a good experience wth your GTS? I'm interested in that car.
@alan_is_insane23434 ай бұрын
@@Funexpectedif I was ever to do a 911 again it would be a 991.1 S. I’m almost 50 and the ride of the GTS was way too stiff. I also didn’t like how the turbo 6 sounded. .1 with the NA 6 sounds so much better. The LC feels like a lot more special than any 911 Carrera I’ve ever driven. It also sounds a lot better than any non modern 911 besides a GT3.
@jnagime4 ай бұрын
$30k over msrp? Oh omg crazy times…
@joskjj36254 ай бұрын
The lexus lc500 still looks gorgeous to this day and the sound of the engine is just amazing
@samuraikam4 ай бұрын
You deserve the LC bro. You’ll get it 🖤
@Richard_Fouts3 ай бұрын
Kirk looks great in this car.
@Fayez_Always28 күн бұрын
Tnq i know
@stuartfisher16404 ай бұрын
The Lexus LC 500 is a work of art
@aurorajones84814 ай бұрын
No need to explain, coming from an owner. Ive cryed in this car twice. It brings feelings when you tap into it that I've never felt with any other machine sans my motos which elicits a different emotion for sure.
@filoniz4 ай бұрын
I cried every day because I don't have one😢
@likearollingstone0072 ай бұрын
Please stop
@jod17312 ай бұрын
@@likearollingstone007 lmaoo u think they lying or they getting u to fomo
@BFlood44714 ай бұрын
Just picked up a 22' with only 6k miles over the weekend.. Amazing car!
@eleanormassaro51954 ай бұрын
You are so lucky!😁
@KirkKreifels4 ай бұрын
Have you slept in it yet?
@VietyF4 ай бұрын
Toss in a GThause exhaust!
@sarahdell40424 ай бұрын
I rarely see these. But when I do they stop me in my tracks. Highly underrated
@johnphom11364 ай бұрын
My dream car for now.
@j35584 ай бұрын
i would be dreaming about selling it to somebody else for 100k LMAO
@ArthaxtaDaVince7774 ай бұрын
@j3558 how? Used go for 60k
@lynnpoole7830Ай бұрын
Mine too.
@KevinHerndon-v4h4 ай бұрын
Just picked up my dream spec LC500. 2019 inspiration Series, Flare Yellow w/ bespoke white/yellow suede interior. I know I’ll keep it forever, nothing else can compare.
@DQ-su6qf4 ай бұрын
Was contemplating selling my first gen NSX for the lc500 but after sitting in it..was a bit underwhelmed..but down the road I will definitely revisit it..Green with tan interior..
@MrAndersonWasHere3 ай бұрын
Congrats! How much?
@KevinHerndon-v4h2 ай бұрын
@@DQ-su6qfto me, I find it important to make sure it has the Performance Pack. The rear wheel steering, variable ratio sport rack and pinion, and LSD help the car feel proper. Also needs to be in manual mode using the paddle shifters when spirited driving.
@KevinHerndon-v4h2 ай бұрын
@@MrAndersonWasHerewas able to find mine for only $75,000. No accidents, one owner. 35k miles. Local to me in AZ so I was able to see it in person also.
@tima.4782 ай бұрын
@@KevinHerndon-v4h Congrats bro, I'm looking here in Atlanta, as we speak. Daily drive my 2014 Maserati Granturismo, and probably going to keep it, best car I've owned so no way I'm trading it in, lol. 75k seems to be the magic number around here as well. I want the performance pkg. and haven't seen many of those. I really like that active rear wing.
@mononeo4 ай бұрын
When people say, "but the 911 is faster," or similar, I think to myself... THEY DON'T GET IT. The LC 500 encompasses what sets Lexus apart and makes it special. It's not for everyone to understand, and that's part of the beauty.
@MercOne4 ай бұрын
Yeah they don't get that a GT car is supposed to actually perform. It's a good thing Lexus came so their senses and cancelled the LC-F. I mean what were they thinking by giving this gorgeous car some actual performance. What exactly sets Lexus apart? What is there to understand? That Lexus can't do a modern performance car/GT with looks and performance in one modern package?
@xtremevp124 ай бұрын
@@MercOnelife is give and take. Speed, mass, agility, the car is already designed for the existing chassis and engine and tuned to peak specs for it's original purpose. If they want to make another one in a few years I say retire the LC. This is a grand tourer with exceptional ability. Let sports car folks buy a sports car.
@MercOne4 ай бұрын
@@xtremevp12 Yet through all of that twisting and contortion, other GT cars easily outperform it. There is no way around the facts. Every other similar vehicle does the GT thing better than this car. Mercedes, Porsche, Jaguar, Bentley, Aston, BMW all build similar cars that do everything better and are better all arounders. You all seem to have forgotten that a "GT" car is mesh of a luxury vehicle and a sports car. The LC has the luxury quotient down, but the performance is lacking.
@designvs4 ай бұрын
@@MercOne Spoken like someone that has never driven an LC500!
@MercOne4 ай бұрын
@@designvsWrong again. It’s really funny yet sad how reality isn’t accepted here. When your go to comment is an assumption instead of a factual rebuttal you’ve already lost the plot.
@bestGTever4 ай бұрын
I completely agree with your assessment! I've owned 30+ cars over the years (including 3 Corvettes, MBZ sedans, Datsun 240-Z, '69 Camaro Z-28, '09 M3 conv't and an '92 Acura NSX) and NOTHING compares to my 2023 LC 500 convertible. It's my forever car for sure! Thanks for your video.
@GuitarCinemaOfficial4 ай бұрын
This is the internal combustion motor vehicle perfected in it's final form. Admire it folks because we may never see something built like this, looking like this, and powered by a V8 ever again.
@RyneLanders4 ай бұрын
This is why I love my Jaguar XKR with a similar 5L V8 and supercharger. It sounds phenomenal, it looks incredible, it drives wonderfully. I plan to keep one for a long time. I will give the LC the advantage on the interior, but overall they're both definitely cut from a similar cloth.
@GuitarCinemaOfficial4 ай бұрын
@@RyneLanders Funny you say that I very nearly bought a 2011 non supercharged 5.0 XK last time i was car shopping. Interior quality wasn't quite befitting of the car as you say but genuinely one of the best drives I've ever had in a car!
@mrgurulittle70004 ай бұрын
Future collectors car. Heck, already a collector’s car. Stunning masterpiece. Few cars are this perfect.🤌We’ll see with Lexus’ future models how well they keep up the standards.
@avdp90954 ай бұрын
Dutch carmagazine Autovisie considered this car the best build sportsconvertible around.....better build than Bentley and far, far better than current Mercedes SL.... . Autovisie is one of the eldest carmagazines in Europe and very respected, founder of Car of the Year award...
@jxmar_4 ай бұрын
Wish Lexus would build every model like this!😍
@alechappy20704 ай бұрын
And what is missing...... quick, quiet and comfortable... with a build quality that, up until 2018 was unsurpassable. Now they are run by accountants. They have become emasculated for a profit. Less conrods and bearings, less injectors, rings and valves and two or four less bores and that E CVT and that Battery just makes it sound like excitement went away. Ask anyone who ever got excited by an LFA tail exhaust wail .. it was the perfect sound and the build of the sound to the peak. Never was a profit coincided. Lexus has become effeminate for a profit. So has Japan become emasculated... Yes, an absolute YES. Build them and we will come !
@huynhtran71403 ай бұрын
rcf. lfa. isf. gsf
@stefano31242 ай бұрын
Too much yapping. Blame the issue of batteries on governments putting more restrictions on carmakers. @@alechappy2070
@evanvallis14 ай бұрын
Floridian here: I recently purchased an LC500 Coupe from Lexus of Clearwater. White exterior. I also have a GR Supra. The one thing I've noticed between the 2 cars are driving on the highway through Mexico. The GR Supra's steering gets REALLY twitchy at high speeds, but the LC500 is just planted to the ground. It's not twitchy at all. Keep up the videos.
@alexnutcasio9364 ай бұрын
Through Mexico (in Florida???) LOL
@lungtungxeng4 ай бұрын
@@alexnutcasio936 Did he mean Cuba diving?🤣
@mononeo4 ай бұрын
Clearwater?!? Is this all a Scientology psyop? lolol
@Johnny-zw8qq4 ай бұрын
What do you do for a living?
@evanvallis14 ай бұрын
@@Johnny-zw8qq Im a musician collecting royalties. @prettywicked1
@davidhunternyc14 ай бұрын
I've got my Sour Patch Kids and my Coke Zero and I'm buckled in !!! Let's go !!! Kirk, I love that your joy of cars brings you to tears !!! It's the same for me too. I often cry when I'm in front of a masterpiece of automotive design, though I hide my tears in embarrassment. Human ingenuity never ceases to amaze me. For me, however, the infotainment screen in the 2024 LC 500 is a step backwards. The integrated recessed screen at 7:34 is more seamless, keeping driver focus on the road instead of yet-another-computer. But back to the tears... I distinctly remember crying in front of several cars over the years. Their designs were so perfect, I couldn't help myself, like I was standing in front of a Bernini. These cars were the BMW Z8, Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, Singer Porsche Targa, and the Peugeot 205 GTI Tolman Edition. I'm sure I'd cry in front of a BMW E9 3.0 CSI too, and in front of a perfectly restored 2002 Tii or a '65 Mustang Convertible. I've never seen an Alfaholics but I bet I'd be on my knees. I would also love to see the Gordon Murray T.33, even more than the T.50. This seems like quite a few cars to cry over but in the history of automotive design, these cars don't even scratch the surface. For instance, I didn't mention the incredibly elegant Ferrari GT cars of the 1950's and 60's. Because I live in NYC, if I could have just one of these cars I've listed, it would be the Peugeot 205 GTI Tolman Edition. It's stealthy, modest, and practical. It doesn't say, "Mug me now." For better and for worse, as of now, I can only dream of cars. The NYC subway and my kick scooter are my modes of transportation. One of the reasons I watch your channel is that there's always something new to discover around the corner. Kirk, being emotional is good! Thank you for you sharing your feelings with us. We are blessed. I love too how you end this video with, "I have a good life." ♥
@eleanormassaro51954 ай бұрын
I’m torn about the new screen versus the old screen. I do think the recessed older screen looked better, but certainly the new screen is easier to use. And also I miss having a CD player on my CX 50, so that would be another sad thing to losetoo.
@rzt4304 ай бұрын
personally, i disagree, for the convertible in particular. i feel that the new screen layout looks perfect on the convertible. the older layout is claustrophobic, while the new one reminds me more of a minimalist miata-ish open layout that goes well with the feeling of freedom that a convertible gives you
@bbkandsons4 ай бұрын
No better car for the money. I couldn’t have made a better review. I drove one for almost 15k miles and every mile put a smile on my face. It makes you giggle. Under 100k nothing is its equal.
@D.C..4 ай бұрын
I wish they’d put that 10 speed transmission in the IS 500
@ayushmalpeddi27934 ай бұрын
Agreed the LC500 weighs over 400lbs more than the IS500 but managed to trap 112mph in the 1/4 mile which is the same as the IS and likely all down to the 10 speed
@ZDY666664 ай бұрын
nah, then it wouldn't have a transmission cooler
@ayushmalpeddi27934 ай бұрын
@@ZDY66666 !?! They could easily add one in...
@lambr00634 ай бұрын
Reserved only for the top Lexus models
@kelee47304 ай бұрын
or put that V8 in all mid/full size Lexus SUV
@PWCDN4 ай бұрын
When this car came out many years ago, It was the one I wanted if I had the money, I still do if I wanted a touring car. The attention to detail they put in this car put every other car to shame.
@yahilc.80144 ай бұрын
The passion you have is what separates a plain car review from a fantastic video like this. It was a joy to watch
@skimonkey58554 ай бұрын
99% of 911 owners never track
@mononeo4 ай бұрын
For health reasons, likely! :)
@Peanutdenver4 ай бұрын
I tracked my 992 GT3 eight times last year at VIR, but you'd be correct concerning Carrera, Carrera S, GTS, etc owners. When I was in Germany last summer I spent three days in Nurburg in the Rhineland and ran several laps at the Ring. I can tell this much that you'll see more 911s, especially GT3s, than any other car turning laps there. The 2nd largest collection was a gaggle of BMW M4s, M3s, M2s and even older E92 and E30 M3s and even some bone stock 328s. Porsche drivers track their cars far more than any other manufacturer in my personal experience.
@alechappy20704 ай бұрын
But they do Garage !
@PalladiumEnterprises4 ай бұрын
I have a gt3, never tracked it prolly won’t (no time 😢)
@srantoniomatos3 ай бұрын
Even the 1% that track only do it 1% of the time...or less!
@samuraikam4 ай бұрын
Brings a tear to my eye too. Only real ones understand.
@Notenoughboost4 ай бұрын
The LC500 AND LS500 just ❤
@axebeard76774 ай бұрын
IS500 and LC are masterpieces. Most beautiful cars ever created in their class. I’m not even a huge Toyota Lexus guy but recognize amazing design when I see it.
@cormayo50714 ай бұрын
It’s such a different car. Driving the LC500 is so satisfying. It’s not slow but not super car fast it’s just right. Until you drive one and get after it…few cars can feel like it!👍🏻
@tmascrown28152 ай бұрын
It’s been my dream car for years. I get this joy whenever I see one. At the moment my budget allows for an RC but I will have an LC.
@CarMarketGuy4 ай бұрын
This car is why decided against the IS500 and went for the IS350. One day I will have the money to buy this as my toy car
@mxerb59124 ай бұрын
Sure
@mikedavid19453 ай бұрын
Same reason i ended up waiting saving for the LC and the is350 will be the daily
@CarMarketGuy3 ай бұрын
@@mikedavid1945 That's my dream setup, hopefully I can pickup a used LC not long from now.
@kevmagill51634 ай бұрын
There's no other car that I've gone back to the configurator over and over again. I'm obsessed with the LC500 Coupe, the convertible is stunning too, but the sleek sinister coupe shape. Hotchy mama.
@TheJonesConsortiumJones-z4i25 күн бұрын
You captured the priceless expression when Driving the Experience and Experiencing the Drive!!!
@dhilboy2314 ай бұрын
Practical, reliable, gorgeous, well built, buttons, seats 4, comfortable, fast enough, great noise Is this as close to the perfect all round coupe as we will get??😍😍
@KirkKreifels4 ай бұрын
Closer to three seats than four hahaha.
@dhilboy2314 ай бұрын
@@KirkKreifels I’m 196cm and have an R34 so I know the feeling 🤣
@eleanormassaro51954 ай бұрын
Dang, Kirk! now you’re making me wanna cry! I don’t know why I’m so emotional today either, but ever since the LC 500 came out six years ago it’s always sparked a certain amount of passion for me too! Man, I wish I could afford to buy this beautiful bad baby!
@livinkold84074 ай бұрын
Don't forget the Naturally Aspirated 5.0 Lr V8
@DRBG4444 ай бұрын
Kirk, thank you for always being your authentic, true self on these videos! Car reviews on KZbin have become kinda ascetic, prescriptive- I get the algorithm. But to see someone become so emotional over a piece of art, is priceless! So glad to see you enjoy every aspect of the LC 500- this is my all time fave car too! Someone was lucky enough to order one at the Lexus dealership near me late last year, and I thought about heading over there to ask to test drive it, but chickened out. One day... 🤩 Cheers!
@lassepedersen38013 ай бұрын
As a previous Lexus owner i love this car, but in Denmark the list price is close too 350.000 USD which is insane.
@bamtoday4 ай бұрын
Lexus engineer here, I'm struggling to choose between the 2025 LC 500 coupe or convertible for my next vehicle. I'm in Michigan, so top down weather is limited. Also the sports package on the coupe seems very compelling, I like smaller cars so anything to help it feel smaller with a tighter turning radius and variable turning ratio is welcome. However I just love the sound of this vehicle with the top down.
@VietyF4 ай бұрын
Convertibles never really looked good on most cars, it gives off old man vibes. I break my neck when I see an LC non convertible.
@MiahV0074 ай бұрын
@@VietyFI’ve always wondered that. Why does a convertible mean old man vibes. I see a convertible Porsche and sometimes that crosses my thoughts that they’re retired and finally need some air.
@VietyF4 ай бұрын
@@MiahV007 I’d say if you’re barely gonna drop the top a couple times a year I’d not do it. Having to upkeep a top and all its mechanisms especially if you don’t plan to use it makes it even more prone to failures. Hardtop/coupe just looks a million times better and much easier to live with/maintain
@KevGoesRiding4 ай бұрын
take the coupe and roll the windows down
@redparis92254 ай бұрын
Love the car but I'm not a fan of the glued on touchscreen. Looked a lot better with the clock and tucked in screen
@fiftysteps4 ай бұрын
The only problem with the LC500 is that it looks AMAZING in EVERY color way. Impossible to decide on which one to get 🥰
@davidmangrum95563 ай бұрын
The decision would be pretty easy for me. Nori Green.
@jaggedarts3322 күн бұрын
For real... the green and orange look great.
@jasongillis13364 ай бұрын
David Chao's (Automotive Press) LC500 coupe is pretty much my dream car. 1 of 125, Inspiration Series in Polar Surge Satin matte white paint. Can't wait to see more of it!🎉 Over designed, reliable GT, with timeless looks and sounds. Great video, Kirk!
@JoshDutton-nz3rp3 ай бұрын
The lc500 in white and tan interior is my #1 dream car that I want more than anything in the world. Why I want it is that I previously owned a 2001 GS430 and I had more memories in that car than any other car it was an emotional rollercoater and I drove it well and took care of it. I want to own the LC because I miss my GS a lot a lot and I miss the memories I had with it. Maybe I’ll get an LS or something. Toyota and Yamaha really did something right
@Matts_Crafty2 ай бұрын
Bought one for my wife she loves it and you don't see many on the road...Great car!
@udaykaransinghsidhu20 күн бұрын
Owner of Lc500. It's super luxurious and runs and sounds divine.
@longbeachcarguy4 ай бұрын
Got mine a year ago, I was waiting for the ‘24 with the new infotainment. Love the car, my only wish would be 50 or 100 more HPs. It kinda looks like LC mIght be discontinued after this 2024 model year which I wouldn’t mind. I like rare cars and living in LA I rarely see another one. 911 and Corvettes are everywhere and this is one of the many reasons I got the LC. Great video, thxs!
@Nick_in_the_6ix4 ай бұрын
My Dream car right there. Buying this car is the purpose of my life. That's it.
@Bupkus682 ай бұрын
That’s kinda sad
@Nick_in_the_6ix2 ай бұрын
For you! @@Bupkus68
@teddydavid2816Ай бұрын
@@Bupkus68it's really sad but I understand :)..
@WilliamGelmi4 ай бұрын
My LC500 makes me happy every day. Amazing.
@JJ-wi2uw4 ай бұрын
This car WILL be a modern classic.
@MarkDel-x4l4 ай бұрын
Kirk, love the fact you are testing the LC500 again. I agree, best car ever. So underrated. Went on a road trip with two other guys - with an Aston Vantage and Mustang GT. They both loved the car. Small update on the size of a guy for the car, I am 6’3” and 300 lbs. I fit well in the seat. Like a glove. Perfect car. Get a new Max 360 radar detector with the dash cam built in. May be a good cross marketing opportunity. Time for you to buy one. Before they disappear. S8ncerely Darius. 2022 red LC500 with a toasted caramel interior. Have 25,000 summer kilometres on it. 🎉
@mikajavik3 ай бұрын
One of the best cars to drive. Crazy daily rider
@2006gtobob4 ай бұрын
This is one of the most beautiful cars ever made at any price point, period. Even if it was equipped with a nearly silent exhaust, I'd be satisfied based upon its beauty alone.
@Richard_Fouts2 ай бұрын
KIRK LOOKS GREAT IN THIS CAR.
@michaelcoffman94914 ай бұрын
I ordered a Bespoke ‘24 in Flare yellow, with black wheels and white/blue interior. Had never seen the yellow in person. I can’t believe how much flake is in the color. Most gorgeous paint I’ve ever seen.
@gldi8hr4 ай бұрын
It’s got LFA dna that says a lot. Been a huge fan of LC500❣️
@motaz19754 ай бұрын
on a side note i notice every review of a lexus performance car always come with the "it isnt the fastest". well that moniker is kinda pointless considering you can buy production cars that make 700-1000 hp, electric cars that can kill almost any ice car, and hybrid hyper cars making 2k+hp. i mean you just sneeze at a bmw b58/s58, and you got 500-600 hp! its a different type of buyer that appreciates a lexus muscle car. i recently traded in my M4 for an RCF. i know the M4 is a better performance car in nearly every respect, but i wanted the n/a v8, the refinement, and the reliability only a lexus could provide.
@randy749894 ай бұрын
The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection, personified! A masterpiece, indeed.
@LudiCrust.3 ай бұрын
One of my friends has one of these. It is a badass automobile. A definite classic.
@ahmedsi4 ай бұрын
I still prefer the recessed screen but a touch screen.
@markhart53783 ай бұрын
I''m going to get one. Been drooling over this car for far too long. It just ticks all boxes...and I'll never sell it.
@furinaメpininfarina4 ай бұрын
Recently came across one in red parked outside a restaurant I visited-an absolutely stunning car
@daviddarmanin21884 ай бұрын
To drive this car, is to love this car! It’s an emotional drive, like listening to fine music or drinking a great red wine 🍷 anyone that criticizes it just doesn’t understand great engineering with emotion.
@skiptumilu26204 ай бұрын
I own a '21 convertible and I agree with everything you said. It is Glorious! I am so glad I didn't buy a DB11 or a Bentley Conti. This is way better for half the price.
@Kevin271824 ай бұрын
Wish they kept the screen integrated in the dash but with a 12.3 in with the touch pad and the cd player… I know not a popular opinion
@HarryBaalzach4 ай бұрын
A lot of us think that way, it’s only car reviewers and German car fans who wanted a touchscreen and Lexus stupidly caved in to them and ruined the interior of the last few thousand they’ll ever make…
@freeasabird2863 ай бұрын
I have heard from so many car journalists saying this is the best car they driven. I love it
@faheemabbas39654 ай бұрын
We cry for this car… …because cars that are actually enjoyable to drive are becoming less common each day.
@NBPT4284 ай бұрын
What's not to love in that car? Beautiful, ferocious sound and bulletproof reliability. German automakers must hate this vehicle.
@rzt4304 ай бұрын
for most folks, the price i guess lol
@MercOne4 ай бұрын
Why would they hate this vehicle when they all outsell and out perform it? It's a beautiful car and it has Lexus reliability, but those aren't moving it. It's missing the performance. Every other car in the class or anything similar smokes it. The LC-F would have fixed that, but instead it's dying on the vine now and will likely be cancelled soon. Lexus is simply outdone in the RWD class and isn't even trying anymore with all the RWD based relics they're trying to sell now.
@HarryBaalzach4 ай бұрын
WTF is wrong with this Merc doofus? I would NEVER buy an unreliable German shitbox with sky high service costs for a few more overtuned horsepower and extreme ugliness. Little boys obsessed with numbers buy them. Grown ups know the real satisfaction comes from pure quality. And 0-60 in 4.4 is slow? In the real world a second faster means nothing unless you’re actually on a race track. Grown ups don’t race at every light.
@jjchockey3 ай бұрын
What’s not to love is that it is extremely heavy.
@onikai7055Ай бұрын
@@MercOneit doesn’t need performance it has more than enough power to have fun in.
@MyGoogi4 ай бұрын
LEXUS should build it's other cars also like this. This kind and of car will make the brand an exclusive unique luxury. this car is a masterpiece. Imagine a four doors luxury sedan of this 😍
@mike_wellington_4 ай бұрын
These will be highly sought after when they are discontinued. Appreciate Lexus for keeping it on sale as long as they could. Man if I had my car and mortgage paid for…..
@stillinsocal424 ай бұрын
I have a IS500 which I love, butttt,. Drove the LC500 at Lexus performance driving school in Sonoma, California this year on the track, man, what a treat that was. Downshifting gears and hearing that engine with the 10 speed tranny. Makes me want one so bad, but there is no room for anything in that beautiful car, it is awesome though....
@hfdewees4 ай бұрын
Great video... and i totally agree that no car out there sounds better. LC 500 has been my favorite car since it came out. I really don't care for convertibles, but if they made a hardtop convertible, I might have to consider it over the coupe.
@panama_juan2 ай бұрын
Is it safe to say this is a tuned down version of the LFA? I'm just learning about this model from your review. Looks and sounds freakin amazing. I know the LFA has one of, if not the nicest sounding well balanced motor ever made, developed by Yamaha. An F1 sounding motor for street use.
@jp284914 ай бұрын
I wanted an LC500 so bad ended up getting a Preowned F10 GS F. Just couldn’t deal with the space and it being so wide as a daily driver or else I would’ve bought an LC. I wish I had that 10 speed in the GS tho ngl lol. Such a beautiful car.
@masteryoda4984 ай бұрын
What a beautiful car, another masterpiece from Lexus, and Toyota V8’s and transmissions are bulletproof.
@TomasVido-i1i4 ай бұрын
I would recommend you, Kirk, to buy one, while it is possible. I wrote it to David (Automotive Press) - and he did ;-) and I wrote it to AMD - Ahmed (The Car Care Nut) and he loves this car, but he did not buy it so far… This car makes me SO HAPPY for almost one year- but not the convertible, but the coupe in Bespoke Edition in Blazing Carnelian together with Manhattanhenge interior and Lexus dynamic handling system, Adaptive suspension and big carbon fibre rear wing…. Yes, the Dream Machine!!!
@MikeForsythe4 ай бұрын
Agreed. I’ve built many since 2017 and owned 2 modified. Absolutely brilliant car.
@wimgeuens84334 ай бұрын
I don't ever see them building a car like this ever again. So sad it's discontinued.
@faheemabbas39654 ай бұрын
We get what we vote for.
@wimgeuens84334 ай бұрын
@@faheemabbas3965 People voted SUV's..
@phee3D2 ай бұрын
This aged poorly, LFR incoming
@MoveOver902103 ай бұрын
The downshifts sure to sound sweet.
@5amH45lam4 ай бұрын
In my opinion, I think you deserve your very own V8 LC500 for hitting 200k subs. Just sayin'! 👍
@gabrielgrows_4 ай бұрын
This right here is my goal car. Not a Lambo, not a Rolls Royce, not a phantom. This Lexus is just so sick! A Supra or Porsche would be alright
@tvrfly576894 ай бұрын
The V8 sounds so good. it's addictive.
@ridgezero4 ай бұрын
Totally agree Kirk one of the best. I test drove it at a Lexus experience and I still think about how good it was
@Marks.Reviews4 ай бұрын
The best thing that Lexus and Yamaha can do for humanity is forever produce cars that look and sound as beautiful as this car.
@JohnCallahan3603 ай бұрын
TRUTH....We have His and Hers for this reason!!! Lexus spent 5 years on the exhaust alone
@John.Christopher3 ай бұрын
You're living the life my friend!
@MasChingonCustoms4 ай бұрын
You hit it spot on, Yamaha has been with lexus on the development of the engine itself and everything else harmoniously. Fine tuned engine for frequency and the legendary tuning fork. Yamaha not given the credit enough for all the engines they have tuned and modified from multiple manufacturers. Great masterpiece 👌 👏
@revnto7k4 ай бұрын
I love the LC.. In fact I love any of the Toyotas with that V8 family. I am probably going to treat myself eventually on an ISF. Just lovely sounding!!!
@TheRacingShawn4 ай бұрын
How is the 10 speed transmission compared to the 8 speed in RC and IS?
@mchspd3 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Kirk! It’s been a few months since I tuned in. You keep a great channel with pleasant content. You’ve sold me on the LC. All the best! Keep it up!
@davidxavier13964 ай бұрын
Your best video ever!! THANK YOU for the way you ended it. PERFECT!!
@danielandric49564 ай бұрын
drove the 2020 coupe version. love it. a car to keep forever
@realtalk59314 ай бұрын
This will be like the LFA years down the road.
@trae32904 ай бұрын
Don’t worry they are building another one 😉
@VagabondOfNote4 ай бұрын
“This car elicits such an emotional response…” …drives in a straight line the entire time.
@BPoweredLove3 ай бұрын
One day I will own one. I rented one a couple of years ago when I was flush with cash. I had it for the weekend and used up every available mile offered in the price. I couldn't stop manually downloading at every light, just to hear more wonderful noise. I love how Lexus is saying "the car is perfect" as the 2024 LC500 is essentially unchanged, at least in any fundamental way, then the debut 2018 car. That speaks volumes.
@robertblaney50334 ай бұрын
I took delivery of my 2024 LC500 Bespoke coupe in April of this year. I’ve owned Mercedes, BMW, Porsche & Corvettes but NOTHING holds a candle to this car. The looks, sound & craftsmanship are 2nd to none. I also love the fact that it’s so exclusive. You just don’t see many of them on the road. All the competition is a dime a dozen
@apharaohamoungkings40864 ай бұрын
I heard one start up @ a gas station & I almost cried too.
@MD2525-13 ай бұрын
Besides the infotainment what's the difference between 2022 and 2024 lc 500?
@SujithKalathiveetil4 ай бұрын
The LC500 is fantastic. As a convertible, the BMW m850i is its best competitor is in its space. Twin turbo V8, AWD and less cowl shake/better handling. I was torn between the two, and ultimately went with the m850i because of more power and AWD. That being said, the LC500 NA V8 sounds better (I have an IPE exhaust on my m850i), and has a more elegant interior and exterior. Both are great cars.
@bbkandsons4 ай бұрын
Terrific review. I love your channel. I just sold my 2021, which was the best car I have ever driven. I believe the paddles are magnesium not aluminum unless they changed it.
@skimonkey58554 ай бұрын
Best GT on the market for around $100k!
@stuekere4 ай бұрын
Every car reviewer out there who drives one seems to buy one after driving it. It's the perfect balance of power, quality, looks and sound. Get one while you can...
@John.Christopher3 ай бұрын
Funally a car reviewer with a soul that can appreciate the best car on sale ...😊❤
@johnnysmile014 ай бұрын
It's like the last V8 Lexus coupé cabrio for the money it really is an amazing car for the money