Should You Buy a LEXUS LC500? (Test Drive & Review)

[@nickloftus4188]

By far and away my favourite car of modern times, at any price. It literally ticks all the boxes for me. Absolutely stunning inside and out. I want one so badly it hurts.

[@plaubelmakina8916]

I am one lottery ticket away from putting one of these in my garage. Winning.

[@NubletPie278]

Same. I could count cars that are worth their new price on one hand and this is one of them. Shame I'll have to wait another 10 years lol.

[@czerwonadupa9547]

I have a 7 year old Lexus but this is the one I really, realy want even pre owned but the wife would go mental.

[@kw7814]

Work hard and smart enough and you'll get one

[@CarsofGlasgow]

same here

[@UMNRZ]

The Lexus Relax Warranty Programme is unbelievable. What a statement by Lexus

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s right

[@DEVILTAZ35]

@@HighPeakAutos Do you guys have the concierge deal like Australia where you can choose to just pick up another Lexus of your choice at say the airport when you go away up to 6 times a year? So you could trade it for say an LX for a few days if you want to if it was more suitable for your holiday. It's an amazing deal.

[@alanhunter2009]

Guy parked near me when I was washing my CLS500 on my driveway. I remarked what a nice car he had, so he invited me to sit in the driver's seat and rev the engine. A truly glorious sound indeed. Interior was identical to your one and utterly stunning.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

Imagine if this thing had the V10 from the LFA :) . That would be a dream machine.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

The fact that it is so rare today means they will be even a more head turner in 20 years time. Some guy in my part of town got one in a dark metallic blue when they first came out. I nearly broke my neck when i first saw it and then heard it! They really look great in the metal.

[@daviddarmanin2188]

I ordered an LC500 Convertible a year ago, and still waiting! Bloody chip shortage! I think about it every day, cannot wait to drive it after demoing a couple! It’s very very special.

[@kishankantelia9423]

You got it yet? How is it?

[@daviddarmanin2188]

@@kishankantelia9423 Not yet, I have been told it’s on the ship, so should see it later this month. I have done up my garage to hold my new toy with marine carpet and freshly painted walls! It’s like setting up a babies room 😂 The car has already been booked in for a clear protection wrap and ceramic coating, so excited. I have had two Mercedes that I loved very much before buying this Lexus, my only complaint is dealership pricing on maintenance. Thanks for asking mate.

[@CMS-qo3wz]

@@daviddarmanin2188 1 month later. Have you got the car? Please say yes.

[@daviddarmanin2188]

@@kishankantelia9423 Yes, but haven’t driven it yet! It’s at the detailer getting a paint protection coating! We are off to Bali for a two week break, the holiday was organized before getting notice the car was arriving. Now I cannot wait to drive it and put it in my garage 😎

[@haakn]

@@daviddarmanin2188 update? how is it?

[@6th.replicant577]

Everything you said. And it’s built at the same factory, by the same team, as the LFA. With proper servicing and sensible TLC an LC500 will probably last forever - heirloom motoring. A future classic for sure.

[@warrenhaywood8425]

Love your channel mate, I drive a Lexus LX 470 , its 22 yrs old and every time I get in it can still feel the quality Of these well built vehicles. Being 74 yrs old and bought up in an era when most things were made well I really appreciate the Lexus philosophy of building well made cars that last, and obviously with that fabulous machine you have just tested not only have they made a great driving grand tourer its sounds bloody fantastic.

[@SA-zoom1]

Why people, who have the choice decide on a Mercedes SL, or something else, instead of one of these is beyond me. Saw a black one with tan interior in the flesh, was absolutely stunning 😍

[@vitalhygiene3546]

The price is the only thing that is a bit hard to digest.

[@duncanidaho7494]

Maybe because the Mercedes Benz SL is an iconic car while this is like a better Genesis.

[@rdmz135]

Aside from price it's superior in almost every way

[@duncanidaho7494]

@@rdmz135 the SL ? Yes in every way. And While we are at it, the 911 wipes the floor with both in terms of driving dynamics and heritage.

[@Cuz-ht6ec]

Well mate we can't all be the same.

[@philmaddock4889]

There is a red Lc500 down our road. It's 'presence' always catches my eye as it drives past. Something about it. Great sound too! Thanks for the content by the way, really appreciate the honesty.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

It's a nice red but i would go that special deep green with the tan leather interior. it makes the car look like it is worth twice as much as it is.

[@davidgordon3912]

Always nice to see someone who appreciates the LC 500. I've had my convertible LC for just over a year and enjoying every mile .

[@regnorum]

I'm in the market for cabriolet. What are your impressions? How is the cabin noise since it's cabriolet? Any maintenance issues so far? And please tell me what is the fuel consumption combine city and highway while driving normally 😅?

[@gigaspek]

I'd prefer that Lexus than your Merc, just to stand out from the crowd. What an elegant looking car.

[@danielbirch9590]

A very articulate review for what has to be one of the most capable cars on the market 👌

[@andyboulcott]

Looks like pretty much everything you'd want and need in a car. Great review as always 👏

[@iananthonyjames]

Not great for taking rubbish to the tip. Don't you need that?

[@woodand]

@@iananthonyjames get a tow bar ?

[@andyboulcott]

@@iananthonyjames I'd keep my old battered 2004 Audi A6 estate for that. Poor thing gets all the messy jobs!

[@birreboi]

@Andy Boulcott All you need for a 2 person car perhaps! The 2nd row is not good, except for small kids. Two things sadly lacking, especially with the exterior lines of this car, is a 360deg view camera and a touch screen with a better control than a fiddly touch pad. For the price of it, that is pretty inexcusable in 2022. Overall though, it's enough for me.

[@bondjamesbond9041]

Well done for reviewing a Real car. LC 500 is the best in its class by far! A car to enjoy and provided you have it serviced properly will give you peerless reliability for many years.

[@iantownsend500]

I’ve wanted one ever since they came out. Hopefully one day I will have one. Especially with a tan leather interior

[@GRfourfun]

Absolutely love these and nice to see it being appreciated and understood. My IS-F is another example of I didn’t expect that from a Lexus, the first F car before the LFA with the same glorious 5.0 V8 2UR-GSE engine developed with Yamaha. Yours to review whenever you want.

[@NubletPie278]

Yamaha should develop more car engines, the one in Volvo's/Nobles was an absolute gem as well

[@chappy2121]

@@NubletPie278 they've probably designed more than people realise. The 1JZ GTE I have in my Crown vx is excellent 👌

[@NubletPie278]

@@chappy2121 :O

[@chappy2121]

@@NubletPie278 the 1jz, the beams engines in the altezza, the v8 in the xc90. Are the ones I'm familiar with

[@tonyraistrick6516]

Man, that car looks gorgeous. Love watching your videos mate! Keep up the great content

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks, will do!

[@joelamosun9341]

You are on a Lexus roll at the moment Matt...nice review as always. Same engine in the GSF saloon. Owners comment that they get 35 mpg consistently on a motorway cruise from this powerplant. Apparently this V8 runs on the Atkinson cycle which helps to achieve good economy. What an engine from one of the finest brands in the world!

[@charlesrunnels5309]

This is good news. I had not heard 35 MPGs before.

[@joelamosun9341]

@@charlesrunnels5309 Yes Sir. Even the old LS430 / GS430 V8 engines from 2003 - 2006 gives you over 30 mpg on a motorway cruise

[@jonathanholley8043]

I am a pensioner who drives a boring Lexus hybrid but I absolutely lust after one of these cars , have done so since they were released for sale. I have never seen one on the road where I live only in the Lexus showroom when I get mine serviced, totally agree with every thing you say about their superb customer service. Love the colour combo of the one you drove , also looks fantastic in the deep metallic Lexus green . Thank you for making me dream for 15 minutes , you are one lucky guy showing us such a fantastic range of cars on your channel , long May it continue.

[@robertdemeny251]

It's mind-blowing beautiful. And as I know by experience, the Lexus quality is above and beyond. And as said the Lexus dealership is something. I looks forward to every visit for service. "Sadly" you only se the dealer at service. The damn car doesn't break down 😂

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Lexus LC500 is more exclusive than a Porsche, probably better built, more reliable and sounds better with that V8 and is beautiful looking especially in that cherry red and the quality of the interior. I can imagine in 30 years time it will be like the Honda NSX being worth a fortune because of the few of them sold. Probably the best sports/tourer in the world, especially for the money.

[@ln5747]

Picking up an RX450h and there was one of these in the showroom and the dealer said they were only allowed to sell 2 LC500s a year.

[@maz500]

Still remember sitting in one back in 2017 and even today I think it has one of the nicest interiors out there

[@minityper]

The interior matters, most reviewers don’t go into that.

[@realkingrav2265]

@@minityper Mercedes interior >

[@alchapman1052]

That roar of the engine is addictive, looks a real beautiful interior too. Can’t say I’ve ever seen one about.

[@marylandflyer5670]

By far the best looking Lexus ever made. I saw one locally in black and I had to stop and oogle it for a minute lol 😂.

[@RandallSlick]

One of these occasionally parks outside my window at work. I rarely get much work done when it's there. Beautiful looking thing. Thanks for the review.

[@pickering746]

Dream car right there, that colour and interior combo 😍😍

[@CS-oo6hs]

This is my all time favourite car. Not just because of the fact that its exquisite in every way, but because it’s more than that. It represents the end of an automotive era, and I think Lexus knew that. That’s why every detail was made with such incredible attention and care, why the engine sound is so soulful, and why the exterior is so beautiful. If this is the end of an era, it is one hell of a finale.

[@Akira42]

LC is an LFA for the real world. Pity it can't be had with the V10, but that V8 isn't much of a hardship.

[@RaggyJha]

nailed it

[@DEVILTAZ35]

Yeah that is the only let down lol. Plus for sports car purists it is not a sports car lol. It's a GT car.

[@alexh744]

Love the car and I know it’s not trying to be an LS but road noise from the inside sounds a lot less refined that I thought this Lexus would be!

[@eric16175]

Watching this makes me happy with my choice! I have the exact same car but with 21” rims.

[@scalecrawlnl]

Thank you very much Matt! A fabulous car in great red and tan, an excellent VIP Coupé. Hope the Lexus review series continues. Eagerly awaiting the manual swapped LS400 :)

[@jackonorey4846]

Kudos. Wrote the script and rewrote the script. Quality of review over quantity of content. Love it, this is why I watch so many of your videos.

[@whitemoor66]

Engine sounds brilliant, interior is superb, rear three quarters styling is striking, it even has 'hips' similar to an Aston. Stonking car!

[@DEVILTAZ35]

I don't get the weird colour coding of the silver exterior bits though lol

[@nickolausalston6915]

39 here. Got my flare yellow convertible new in December of 2021. I have not seen another convertible on the road. I must say this car is an absolute blast to drive. Most reviews tend to show the car in “cruising” mode. Let me tell you right now I’m getting 12 mpg because I seriously push this thing and you get far more joy out of the paddle shifting than you would think. It was meant to be my weekend car but it’s hard to go back and drive my es300h every day

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

Lexus (Toyota) definitely know how to build a quality vehicle!

[@marufbepary100]

God knows how many Prius MPGs were sacrificed for that V8

[@cheddarfish225]

I have to say, if I ever buy a car in the UK, it will be from you. Nice, no nonsense review. Thanks.

[@glenbetton3146]

On my block, there are Porsches, BMWs, a Maserati, even an F-430 but the Japanese guy at the corner has the LC500 convertible in Green Pearl with a Sand colored top...it wipes the floor with the lot of them

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very nice

[@paultaylor9652]

It looks a very classy comfortable place to spend some time, and also have some fun when you feel like it.

[@michaelhastings7441]

That's stunning wanted one since you mentioned it when you got your AMG Merc and I'd have the LC over the Merc .

[@hybridownzDK]

Drove a LS500H today on trade plate today, best car I've driven.

[@willkemp1065]

Love the lc. Glad you like it I think it will stand the test of time simply because it will last the test of time. And it's bloody gorgeous

[@cammydough3184]

I can agree with the Luxus customer service, it really is the best in the business

[@andyrobinson1237]

If I had £60k or so to spend on a car, this is what I’d buy. It would be hard to resist a well spec’d 991 but I think the Lexus is the “special” car.

[@DEVILTAZ35]

The interior is incredibly well sorted. The only car i really liked better interior wise is the Ferrari F12 with the full leather interior.

[@chriskaye1997]

Need to see a road trip out to Spain or somewhere in an LC500 v8!

[@khhoaiii]

Just grabbed a 2021 LC500h fully loaded with nightfall mica blue and Carmel interior. Love love it.

[@deaks25]

I currently have a 650i and it makes for a rather lovely GT. And while I'm not looking to replace it any time soon, the question of what I would replace it with make for a fun Autotrader-Searching game and the LC500 is probably my favourite option, especially as it's such an unusual choice. And the car you drove is the interior/exterior colour combo I would want, it looks stunning.

[@smoothmicra]

I may be turning into Alan Partridge but what a complete car. Comfort, performance, and I'll say it.... styling (definitely side view, maybe not head on or rear end, but I could live with that). It also comes with a badge that does not provoke hatred. A very shrewd choice for the driver who is looking for a luxury sports tourer (erm, is that the right description?) without the usual reliability issues. Very nice.

[@TJG239]

the LC is one of the very few cars I'd consider swapping my CL for

[@stephenlane9168]

Great video Matt, that V8 engine is mighty, pulls like a train and sounds great and a worthy brother to the LFA's perfection V10 and that amazing Yamaha tuned resonating exhaust. Have shared this video to mates and rewatched this three times now, to listen to that V8 under load

[@YachtsOnTheReg7]

Jay Emm has a good review of the LC too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZbJgoieosekf68

[@kevincook7495]

I bought one last summer. First time I went to get fuel in it a chap said to me "wow that's stunning...I usually know all my cars but I've never seen one of these... what is it?" I love its rarity and that I've seen far more Aston Martins than I have this. Mine is the only one I've ever seen in the flesh....it's metallic grey with red interior and sports+ spec.....

[@brianiswrong]

That sort of metallic red always looks nice on any car,from a Clio to a phantom 👍

[@johnstephens67]

I would never choose that colour combo...and yet here you can see that it is the BEST on the Lexus LC - such a great car - and a great review!

[@YachtsOnTheReg7]

Why not? You only live once. Mine will be Flare Yellow.

[@andrewfrancis3591]

Nice to hear an honest reviewer saying positive things about a car I have lusted after since 2016. Roll on lottery win!

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

In North America, you can get the Lexus IS with a 5 litre naturally aspirated V8 with 472hp but it’s mated to an 8AT.

[@track6631]

Always loved these LC’s, absolutely beautiful. Guy down my road has a yellow one it’s stunning.

[@matthewpatterson9184]

I looked for your thoughts on the LC500 following your most recent video and the main thing I took from it was just how much the quality of your content has improved in just one year.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you. We’ve taken a big leap over the last 9 months

[@1769gordy]

Drove its younger brother the RC-F a few years ago. That 5.0 V8 is very addictive!! Im a massive fan of Lexus from moving over from the dull Audi brand driving the GS450H then replaced it with the sensible 300h GS. I can vouch for Lexus dealer customer service as mine was in last week for a service and they gave me the brand new 2022 NX 450h F-Sport with the Takumi package to try out. What a beautiful car that is in quality and looks! You need to try one out Matt as I'm tempted...... unfortunately the eye watering 60k price tag is a big let down due to the current climate but well worth a drive if you can get your hands on one.

[@farhanhussain5937]

What a stunner definitely would like this 😍

[@HighPeakAutos]

It really is!

[@gord8743]

As a local to the area Lexus lover…this car looks and sounds amazing!! Great colour and style too and def best looking luxury sports coupe on the roads today!! Such a refreshing change to the big German brands and it looks the dogs….. Great vlogg as usual and one of the best cars I’ve seen you review…..put me down for a Lexus for next car pls!!

[@cheungman83]

Very nice beautiful rare unique car, I’ve only see one of them in the flesh and it looks much better than pictures.

[@Kamavagadoo]

Love your reference to ‘sock drawer money’. When I was young I bought a Renault 5 TS with money I found in my sock drawer. Never heard anyone else use the phrase.

[@kevinmchugh2502]

My uncles currently on his second LC500h it's the same colour as this one while his has a black interior, he had a navy one a couple of years ago which he got rid of and traded it for an S560 coupe.

[@dontuno]

Mine is the 500h and for me at least all the car I would want. I would suggest you need a second car as a day to day driver, but that aside, what a motor to see on your drive!

[@davidstenhouse5908]

Love the constant smirk on your face all the way through... says it all really

[@1Bob.Sacamano]

To me nothing compares to Lexus, I love all the cars they make

[@benmpearson1]

Just acquired my first Lexus (albeit an old IS200 Sportcross, rather than an LC!) after hearing you consistently sing their praises. Loving it so far.

[@joepreston9167]

I’d love for you to review a Lexus RC-300H one day! Been umming and ahhhring about getting one for a while now. Cracking review as always Matt👍🏻

[@grahamatsea3575]

I'm no expert in lexus but to the best of my knowledge all their hybrid cars use a cvt gearbox. I couldn't live with one of those, the only one's I've driven go to peak revs when you floor the gas pedal and match the road speed upwards using the cvt, results in peak revs until you let your foot off the gas pedal. As I said all the cvt cars I've driven I've been glad to hand back . Just check it's something you can live with. The LC500 doesn't use cvt but the LC500h does.

[@Michaeladechatillon]

Hello Matt! This is my ultimate dream car. However I do agree about the looks possibly not ageing very well compared to perhaps an XKR or DB9. I still want it though! 😜 Cheers from dreary Seattle ☔️

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@KnightIndustries572]

My ultimate dream car as well...but as for not ageing well, I disagree, it's already 5 years old and it's still drop dead gorgeous...

[@Michaeladechatillon]

@@KnightIndustries572 I think they do have a very sleek, rather classic look. The interior with the vintage style clock is so timeless as well. I could see how people may not think it will age well, but over all I would love it forever!

[@KnightIndustries572]

@@Michaeladechatillon No doubt everybody has a subjective opinion when it comes to styling , from my experience those who say this car is ugly or ages badly do so because it wears a Lexus badge. If it was a MB, Audi, BMW etc, they’d be wetting themselves over its design, interior and noise. These cars look incredible on the road and many people I show are amazed by it,, but there are very few of them..it comes down to brand bias. I’ve been in the car industry 27 years and a lot of these prestige Euros are overrated. Great when new, but stay away when the warranty runs out.Like yourself, I too will love the LC forever and I actually predict the opposite, its look will increase in visual value over time😉

[@YachtsOnTheReg7]

@@Michaeladechatillon These LCs have sold in such low numbers that I think its value will increase over time. At least here in the US I think they will. Hardly ever see one.

[@richardallsop5039]

Hello again. 'Matt', the Lexus LC500 is a really lovely grand Tourer, pleased you reviewed it. Regards, RichardA.

[@petedavis4097]

I have seen that car being “Tested” on American YT sites but waited for you or Harry to rate it. I am glad you find it as good as you describe. Thanks

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@Geraldlord5303]

I used to have the SC 430 which I paid 50,000 for about 20 years ago so this is a welcome addition all thanks to you.

[@Birmingham_racing]

I love Lexus for how relaxing they are to drive but it's nice when they make something fun

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Agree I love how relaxing and therapeutic my 2006 Lexus LS430 feels and drives especially after a hard days work never getting rid of mines 💎😎🤝

[@paulgregroy1986]

I have a Lexus IS250 i want the LC500 im age 66 it be my last Car.thanks so much for this Video love it

[@NubletPie278]

Saw a yellow one a couple of days ago, from memory the second time I've seen one ever. Got a hole in my car floor now where my jaw fell through!

[@MrDominicharrison]

They’re like a space ship! Sat in one on display in Readings Oracle shopping Center same colour combo as here, stunning ❤️

[@rnyellow]

This is part of why I watch this channel - to be pleasantly surprised, engaged, to have my mind changed. I'd discounted these out of hand also. Pretty sold now though!

[@whitennnerdy]

I have a LC500 Sport+ in white, absolutely lovely car. Your review is spot on!

[@maymatrsalee9380]

Yes, buy it. Even having owned it for a year, I still think my lc500 is super cool.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good choice!

[@jamessheehy4895]

Its a car i have very few words for.. most cars can be explained and or rationalised, but this car just has to be seen felt and heard it is everything we want in 2022 IMO! 👍

[@Darr733]

At 4:50 you looked like your life flashed before your eyes. Nice to see a vid without the rain. Another great vid !!

[@mjor6406]

Randy Pobst from motor trend helped tuned the suspension of the LC500 when Lexus people were testing it in California.

[@davidperkins605]

Hi Matt, remember seeing one when new in a dealership, and I was blown away, thanks for a great review, I want one....!!!

[@Matt-go7ss]

This is uncanny. I was just idling looking at these yesterday. Love em

[@grahamgilbert9331]

Matt... it will still look as stunning in 10 years time, I want one.. I’m off to rob a Bank.. As usual from you a great video,straight forward ,no BS ,with your humour thrown in, keep em coming

[@Ghost345621]

Seen these a couple times out and about and your right about the looking twice. Absolute stunner

[@yourplumbingpal1225]

Some how these escaped my attention until I parked next to one while Christmas shopping and it looked like it was my new favourite car , really lovely.

[@davidtelfer9029]

Stunning looking car, I have a friend who has 1 that must be 20 yrs old a coupe in White & it still turns heads as it drives through the centre of our small town. Great & very enthusiastic review, keep up the good work Matt ( Regardless of my comments about your dress sense, lol) Best review channel on you tube by a High Peak country mile !!

[@scroggins100]

Now that is a lovely looking car. If only I could afford it! This week I'm building a fall out shelter! Spent all my money in B@Q. Keep safe Matt.

[@Tigermoto]

Great video as usual. Missed a trick with this one though, at 13:10 you should've taken 2 exits sooner at that roundabout and got us a glamour shot with Jodrell Bank in the background. They need to stop looking for little green men when you're driving about in that spaceship. Love the LC500. What an awesome looking car.

[@jamesfbowes]

A great video. Glad you reviewed the car. There is a hybrid one floating around here in Sligo (same colour). Would like to hear that engine out loud.

[@TheDOWfan]

Stunning! And that sound… wow.. that’s absolutely glorious.

[@paultasker7788]

I thought you'd like it. Took one look of it and from what I've read previously it's perfectly suited to you! Fun yet comfortable. Great GT car. Very underrated. Dog would fit on the rear seat too. How long before you buy one! If I had 60k I'd be tempted. Something about that v8. Has to be the v8. If you see reviews of the hybrid that v6 is just loud rather than tuneful. It looks good in that colour. Although I'd still rather have an LFA! Lexus must have used some of that cars DNA to design this one.

[@Nick-vp7lp]

LOVE the LC. Stunning car. Having owned an RCF, I can confirm you need to be on the revs to get the power, but then you are "cough cough" pushing the speed limit.

[@rjm64r]

Superb Matt...I would love one of these....plus my best mate is Warwick Davis so happy days.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha perfect

[@cbrooks2405]

Great video... great car. Was lucky enough to have a GSF pre-covid... and it was amazing... Love your comment... "Not sure how the styling will be received in 20 years"..... but the Lexus will still be running in 20 years... unlike many rivals. But it is definitely a heart and not a head car, just many will not consider 'cz of badge snobbery - but I have also driven a LC500 and you would REALLY be missing out not to try one of these.

[@tupcho33]

Being in the back seats of one, the hybrid , the roar of the engine is phenomenal

[@Z-u-m-a]

Can't say I was even aware of those! Looks superb. Top review.

[@DynamiteT]

I’ve been waiting for this one!! My dream car!!

[@leyland272]

cant believe sound for a lexus,lovly car interior might go out date with that colour in few years ,nice change

[@1951GL]

Alderley Edge? I noticed Lower Peover - not been there for nearly 50 years! Superb car and agree re Lexus dealer service.