2018 Lexus LC 500 - It Might Be One Of The Best GT Cars Ever Made

[@susansands1]

I drove the brand new 2018 LC500 yesterday. The car is gorgeous, saw it in Liquid Platinum . It is such an exciting car to drive, smooth drive, lots of power but I never ever see the LC 500 on the road. People who own it do not drive it everyday. ( I live at the beach where the Porsche is the most popular car). I love the LC500 and I will probably buy it. I'm not really into cars ..... I am a woman and can't resist this one. It's truly exceptional.

[@RootsandTendrils]

@spudnic88 Here's some good taste: ladiesforthegranturismo.wordpress.com/

[@maxtroy8511]

Great review. You're right about people making a fuss about track times when 99.9% of cars never hit the track.

[@hollaz2]

The reviewers who criticize this car's handling are regularly exposed to other high performance vehicles such as the 911. For the average joe who buys this car for personal use, the capabilities of this marvellous machine are more than adequate.

[@esthetics4512]

@@hollaz2 💯💯💯

[@kevinfkey]

Simply put Lexus hit a home run with this one. Others may be faster, but for everyday livability it can't be beat. To the guy who said my Lexus isn't running, all due respect you can't compare a project car to a well taken care of Lexus. My daily is a '99 Lexus GS400 with 228,000 miles which I bought new and I have every service record for the last 18 years. Not one single problem. I also own a '02 SC430 with 108,000 miles that drives like new. Both cars are maintained by the book at the dealer. Service these cars well and they will last forever. I plan on picking up an LC500 in a few years after the price has come down. This car at $50-60k will be a steal.

[@oscarbadillo3844]

Kevin Key my first Lexus was a 2003 GS300. I don't know why I traded that car in, loved that smooth I-6. Currently have a 2016 GS-F, but this LC is tempting me to trade it in lol.

[@apt62]

Kevin Key couldn’t say it better. Lexus makes the best daily! Might not be the fastest but they will give you decades of trouble free miles.

[@themarcidofamily]

I concur sir! I own a 2016 RX 350 F Sport and I’m definitely gonna get an LC 500 within the next two years. Beautiful machine!

[@713vinh]

I doubt this car will depreciate that much. Lexus is one of the highest cars that hold its value very well. You'll have to wait at least 10 years for it to go down 50-$60k.

[@1ce2berg]

@@oscarbadillo3844 just wondering if you sold your gs f? Also what did you think of it in general (out of 10 maybe lol). I am currently debating between a used rc f or a gs f (from 2015/2016). Gotta test drive both soon for sure

[@Toyota4Life]

Easily the best GT/Drivers luxury coupe. People are quick to call Germans cars the best at whatever but never give Japanese cars the same praise. So YES this is the best GT/performance car ever made

[@RootsandTendrils]

Maserati GT, why would you say it isn't the Best. ladiesforthegranturismo.wordpress.com/

[@happios]

RootsandTendrils Maserati are special cars for people who don't care about repair costs or spending time in repair shops. The Maserati used to be my favorite GT the first time I saw it in London. Then I saw the LC500, and the Maserati pales in comparison.

[@sunsetpandalovesyouuwu5871]

OMG! that's a really bold statement!, he's been in Ferrari & Lamborghini, yet the lc 500 turn more heads than both of those super cars, that's say a lot about lexus and it's designes. MUCH RESPECT TO LEXUS!

[@VoIPPortland]

Great review but I don't see this turning more heads than a Huracan or even an F-type. It is what it is, a nice GT car.

[@xcvxcvcxvxvcq]

VOIP Portland When I see either one on the road the LC certainly stands out more than the ftype. The LC is impossible to miss when it’s on the road.

[@RootsandTendrils]

Tell me why the Maserati GT isn't the better one. ladiesforthegranturismo.wordpress.com/

[@sultanalmalki9051]

I think it's already the best gt car.

[@patrick_1984]

No one cares about lap times. LC500 = Aston martin beating looks + Naturally aspirated V8 (a stunning combination) & at half the price at 100k$ ,the LC500 is the best GT car of all time period. Cant believe porsche charges 90-100k for a base 911 with a V6. This LC crushes them all. Haters can hate. Potatoes can potate . Facts wont change.

[@aryapradhanad186]

v6 911? haha of course mr car guy

[@RootsandTendrils]

Tell me why the Maserati GT isn't the better. ladiesforthegranturismo.wordpress.com/

[@cambo2910]

I’m a seventy five year old UK male resident and I’ve just bought a LC500 sport plus in Sonic red with tan trim, I absolutely love it. It’s looks are amazing, as you say the tech takes time to master but I got there after a couple of days. Great review Gregson.

[@JM-tb1fp]

I love how Lexus made sure that luxury & beauty do not end even you are driving it. A lot of cars beautiful, either exterior or interior. Very few like LC have both.

[@nearlyagoodlaugh]

The funny thing is I was aware of this since release, had seen these at a couple of different shows, even sat in it. I was sold on the interior instantly as being one of the best on the market, not as sold on the exterior looks. However, now someone in my neighborhood has one, and I've started to see it every other day, and seeing it on the street among "ordinary cars" the design has an impact that it didn't have at shows full of other unusual or high end cars. In the real world it stands out like a misplaced movie prop from a movie that takes place at least 20 years in the future. There's really nothing else like it, it's not derivative, it can't be mistaken for any other car, the overall shape and the details are unique, it looks amazing from a distance and up close, now I'm 100% sold on the design. Aside from that it also has one of the better sounding engines currently on sale.

[@RootsandTendrils]

I fully agree with what you've written here, but the Maserati GT is a car of great attributes as well, including a usable back seat, and as a design success as good and perhaps better. ladiesforthegranturismo.wordpress.com/

[@IronChefNC]

Saw one today at Lexus northlake....beautiful, this chassis should have been the new supra

[@hano5277]

The rear end is literally a spot-on copy with the original supra

[@howardginsberg2598]

“ It sounds like God ripping up phonebooks… “ Best line in a car review ever.

[@MartinHannett_]

10:15 or so you say exactly what I feel, everyone needs to get over stupid numbers comparisons and just appreciates cars for their looks and the overall soul of it. Sick to death of some carbon fibre ugly garbage being glorified because of a spec.

[@JT-wk2zp]

The track pad is great! I think the people who review it for like a day or a few hours aren’t giving themselves a decent amount of time to familiarise themselves with the technology as you have stated in your video. Spot on!

[@user-ki1vd3ti8j]

I'm glad you have given this an honest review. what people complain about in cars is very irrelevant for daily driving. 90 percent of drivers are not racing or track drivers. All these complaints about how much horsepower , sports handling, time it takes to accelerate .etc is should only be important if you are going to use all that power on a daily basis.

[@ZZz-ud3bb]

If you remember the Speed Racer series from the '60s, this car is the logical evolution of the Mach 5. Can be equipped with a surveillance drone, just like in the cartoon.

[@juliusadams1931]

The Lexus LC 500 is probably one of the best make cars in the world

[@iainhogg9830]

Lexus raised the bar with this beautiful car, it even has a reliability that NOTHING else can match, if only I had the 💰

[@timebandit711]

I drive an IS convertible for almost 5 years now, this LC is definitely my next car.

[@juliusadams1931]

The Lexus LC 500 is the best made ultra-luxury Coupe in the world

[@Aikynbreusov]

The Lexus LFA has gained collector car platinum status faster than any halo car in history.... brand new was $350k..... now the priced has jumped to near $1,000,000

[@NotCommanderShepard]

Even as a Porsche fan, I must admit that no Porsche even comes close to this in terms of being a pure GT car

[@rxonmymind8362]

2010 Lexus IS350 Convertible is my choice. HUGE trunk space enough for my wife and daughter to pack luggage for a solid weekend, ability to fit four in the back seat including myself (5'10" 200 lbs) quick response, combined with top down experience is hard to beat. Mark Levinson stereo system adds a nice acoustic touch. I looked at this LC 500 and if it weren't for lack of trunk space, lack of drink holders and other annoying ticks when it first came out we would have bought it. In hindsight I'm glad we didn't even though it's a beautiful, beautiful car.

[@louislazarus9253]

I bought a 2018 LC 500 last November. It's Infra Red with Toasted Caramel interior. It is by far the most wonderful car that's ever been in my garage. Living in California it made absolutely NO SENSE to get the 21" wheels since this state is loaded with potholes. You need sidewalls on your tires or you'll be spending half your time at "Ye Olde Wheel Repair Shop". The 20" wheels have an extra .5" of sidewall which does make a difference. As far as the wing and four wheel steering goes those also seemed unnecessary for a 72 year old who is just going to drive and enjoy the car and not see how quick he can kill himself because he thinks he's an expert race car driver. The car is perfect for me and it does everything you'd ever want in an automobile. Learning all the high tech computer gizmos or what Lexus calls "Enform" does take some time. I'm about 75-80% there. If you're lucky enough to get a chance to own one of these machines I can promise you that every time you get in and start it up, you will smile. It is a joy to simply look at the wonderful design and workmanship that went into the making of the LC. I think what blew me away most....maybe because I'm old.....was the discovery that I could play any song I wanted at any time I wanted. You can go onto youtube, select songs or even albums and play them over your speakers. That is pretty cool!!

[@713vinh]

Every review I've seen on this car have all been positive and praised. Move over Porsche and Mercedes there's a new sheriff in town and he's taking over. Yes I said Porsche because their new models have become more GT.

[@samaccurso]

I got to sit in the LC500 when it first came out at the Lexus dealer, absolutely stunning interior!!

[@MrDmlive]

You had me till you said ,a aftermarket sound system is better! Mark Levinson system is almost perfectly designed

[@alexadjekum1543]

This car stands out, it doesn’t look like any other car, well done Lexus

[@radicalis88]

Absolutely stunning review. Just quality levels of appreciating the product on so many levels. Also, “God ripping up phone books” got me laughing. In love with the LC500.

[@willkemp1065]

Good review. I do think this car is already taking too much of my free time on youtube . But the way it looks and sounds completely destroys the likes of the jag f type . I'm from the midlands and can tell you pretty bored of that car now , but I have yet to see one of these beasts rolling by and living near Coventry I must see 10 to 15 f types everyday. Well done lexus and a really good review . Keep up the honesty. Subscribed

[@jtsgarage9389]

Your videos are awesome. Good job!

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thanks!

[@djorksolo8544]

@@ShiftingLanes You said it right ! Learn how to use the system. Great review by a great reviewer !

[@petergazarek9466]

TOP DREAM CAR 😍 TOP LEXUS QUALITY 👌😎 TOP GT CAR 🤩👍 PRECISION, PERFECTION, BEAUTIFUL, NICE..... ❤️

[@juliocesarp]

9:23 so so good sound 😍

[@ahmedalfalahi9954]

The ML system sounds better than aftermarket and I tried both

[@LCculater]

The Jaguar is beautiful as well but they have a lot of issues , in the shop a lot . I owned one and said no more !!! Then I bought the LC 500 and just love it and is not in the shop weekly ?

[@EvoraGT430]

It does sound good! p.s. Please get a better camera mount; yours is a bit shaky.

[@ShiftingLanes]

4K GoPro is purchased! Better quality coming soon.

[@tantikhan510]

Best car, love LC500

[@maxmoors]

cold start up needs to be with the camera outside behind the car!

[@cychee8779]

LC500 proven the best GT Car from Super GT championship

[@vincentpaultaag9614]

What a beauty..

[@asianmanrules6]

If youre tossed between the LC being a sports car or a GT. My guess is wait to drive the LC F. I believe that will be the “sportier” version of the LC

[@mohammadal-abbasi7247]

Great review 👍🏼

[@asianmanrules6]

Nooooo you didnt have the DRL’s on in the rolling shots 😭😭😭

[@Aikynbreusov]

Thank God that moving gauge is made by Lexus..... imagine Mercedes or BMW put moving gauge like that in their cars.... we all know how that will end already

[@shaktishaker]

My bro just bought the 2021 model.. Waiting for it to arrive..

[@judegayan1636]

"god ripping phone books" i Like that sound XD

[@louislazarus9253]

Learn how to use voice command. once you do that, you almost never have to use the trackpad.

[@turbochoochoo]

Awesome review!

[@Aikynbreusov]

Is that Kentucky or Tennessee????

[@NA-du5vm]

Finally someone tells it like it is with the Lexus infotainment system. Like any new tech just "learn it". The problem is most consumers that will buy this car are let's face it 40+. So it's safe to say they won't be the most tech savvy bunch, but when you get a younger crowd like the reviewer and myself the infotainment system is a very small hurdle to get over. So with that said if you're an old fart having a midlife crisis save yourself the pissing and moaning, don't buy this car.

[@samsonokoro5036]

I Finn There are even a lot of tech savvy people over 40 if I must say and I know some of them. The problem is with these journalists that have all ganged up to say rubbish about the infotainment system. They are used to the BMW I drive system and have become lazy thinking that's how all infotainment systems should be. Of course the first time u sit in this car or drive it it'll take a bit of time to get used to, that's only normal. These car journalists just look for something negative to pick on cause they aren't used to it. That just shows how dumb most of them are. Spend time with it and I'm sure in 2 or 3 days one would get used to it the way they did when the BMW I drive system was first introduced with the swivel knob. All this talk of its very distracting is total BS, by the time one spends time with this u'll know the basic menu layout for everything you need done and would know where to scroll to using the touch pad without any issues. Lexus did say when the Ls 500 was unveiled back in January that the touch pad would support handwriting recognition. Surprised those who have tested it say it doesn't. May be the final consumer units will have this feature offered.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I Finn I feel the same way. I don’t understand all the hate from the auto media about the Lexus infotainment system!

[@thtupid]

6:30. Finally! Someone who actually used the system and not cut and paste the review of it from some incompetent fool born in the 1800s. I have the slightly older system with the mouse in the IS. Totally fine to use. I even use it on the least feedback setting. It just makes sense and everything is so easy to find. The only issue I found is the slight lag when selecting music from USB but nobody ever mentions that. They get hung up on how 'unintuitive' and 'distracting' and 'no apple Carplay Android auto' etc the system is. Also the placement of the huge screen means that you never really need to take your eyes off the road once you learn where things are. I will be sad if Lexus ever moves to a touch screen or gesture control. I don't want to wave my arms around in my car like tech addicted teen. I don't want to look down and reach forward to touch a screen and look away from the road. RTI ftw.

[@rcquangminh5784]

Vietnam i love lexus

[@3204clivesinclair]

A lot of the time a Tan interior means marked leather after a few weeks.

[@Tigernizo]

Lexus IS was the model after LFA with the gauge cluster.. Only so you know!

[@tomchoi7074]

Wish there was supercharged awd version

[@JOSESANTIAGO-jb8ii]

It has a great resemble to the LFA Lexus

[@wayneh1562]

gorgeous car

[@danieloconnor548]

Great car wish I could say more about the video

[@MartinHannett_]

"Aftermarket is always going to be the best in terms of where audio is concerned" , really beg to differ you may have the Pioneer unit in your loan car rather than the audiphile-grade Mark Levenson system. Good video but you need a better mount for your interior shots, way too juddery.

[@ShiftingLanes]

Purchased and delivered. Prepare for 4K glory soon.

[@-boost-]

8:06 awww yeaa i was waiting for you to run over that leaf!

[@Elementaliti]

Either one of these, an LFA or both will be in my driveway some day and it's going to be hard to pick between them.

[@captaincurd2681]

in 2025 Corolla will have these stuffs...

[@abcdLeeXY]

It's the best GT under 100k

[@keionchase3120]

Sexiest interior EVER.....

[@afa6361]

You are a little nervous. Don't be! Good practical review.

[@ShiftingLanes]

Not nervous at all. That’s just me. -Gregson

[@peterroda3441]

Beautiful car but the brown interior is going to get tired very quickly.

[@FunFactsAboutTech]

Mine is now 2 years old. With simple care, it looks like it did when new. Lexus interiors make even audi look like the inside of a bin liner

[@18difway2liv]

Does the lc500 have a DCT?

[@17forever64]

No, it’s a new 10 speed transmission. Very fast shift times.

[@georgem579]

jaguar reliability vs lexus reliability.......no comparison. Lexus tech vs jag tech...sorry Lexus wins there too

[@walidzein1]

This car is $60k today

[@on-site4094]

Too much talk not enough driving

[@135iN55]

F-Type

[@moealfaily1662]

Wow I'm surprised you guys got the Lexus, no offense, just that you guys are kind of new to reviews

[@ShiftingLanes]

Check our FB page. Been around for years.

[@epicxelxl8324]

for a grandtour i would expect awd

[@asianmanrules6]

epicxel xl i believe theres an optional AWD, but there is rear-wheel steering

[@ShiftingLanes]

Way to comment on a video that’s over a year old dude

[@AustinsGarage]

My Lexus is better... wait, my Lexus isn't working...

[@ShiftingLanes]

Well this is the SC’s spiritual successor.

[@rickfrank7934]

Austin's Garage you mean your audi or Mercedes or BMW?

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Austin's Garage very unusual for a Lexus not to be working! LOL!

[@argentumboyle249]

All I see is your face... thumb down