01-13-2021, 02:16 PM | #1 |
"Salud"
13946
Rep 4,688
Posts
Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX)
|
2021 Lexus LC500 Inspiration Edition [100 examples]
I have always found this vehicle absolutely gorgeous. From every angle. It also remains one of the very few Naturally aspirated V8s in a Luxury brand. Particularly a GT/Coupe. It will only be offered in Obsidian Black with a Black/Tan interior. Both suit this marvelous GT wonderfully.
https://www.businessinsider.com/lexu...upercar-2021-1 |
01-13-2021, 03:02 PM | #2 |
Ring Leader of G8X Haters
25105
Rep 8,764
Posts |
Such a gorgeous car, and I love the fact that its an NA V8 with so much character in a world of turbocharged cars.
That being said, if I were to get this car, black is far too boring of a color to show off this beauty, it needs a beautiful and sparkling bright red or blue, with a gorgeous caramel or white interior to match.
__________________
Current Garage: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 / 2023 Genesis GV70 2.5T / 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 350 / 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Retired: '95 E36 325i 5MT / '04 E46 330i 6MT / '05 E83 X3 3.0i / '11 E90 335xi / '17 G30 540i / '19 F87 M2C 6MT / '19 MB CLS 53 / '20 MB GLC 300 |
Appreciate
4
|
01-13-2021, 03:25 PM | #5 |
Brigadier General
6114
Rep 3,644
Posts |
i love them too. Every review i've seen raves about them. toyota build quality. an interior to rival aston martin. NA V8 sound. excellent ride quality.
waiting for used prices to drop a bit more before trading the f80 in for one. you can find early examples in the 60-70k range.
__________________
2018 Porsche GT3 6MT 2021 M2C DCT Previous: Ferrari 458 | R35 GTR | F80 M3 | E46 M3 | E36 M3 | Scion FRS |
Appreciate
1
stein_325i25104.50 |
01-13-2021, 03:46 PM | #6 |
Colonel
2493
Rep 2,335
Posts |
I like them, but too rich for my blood.
On a different note I recall a number of people saying how bad they dropped the ball on this one. Lexus should have made an entry level model with that new turbo V6 of theirs and do away with the LC500h that no one is buying. I love how they never listen to the buyer and keep shoving what they think people want down our throats. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2021, 03:58 PM | #7 | |
Brigadier General
5464
Rep 4,023
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
Current: 2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive | 2022 Audi Q7
Gone: 2022 Audi RS5 | 2020 BMW M340i | 2019 Audi RS5 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2021, 04:44 PM | #8 |
Lieutenant Colonel
13157
Rep 1,965
Posts |
I'm a tad bit partial to Lexus, currently driving my second. Love the LC 500 but could never allow myself to spend that much on a car. I personally have not driven one, but I've heard mixed reactions. Enthusiasts say that it's boring, non-enthusiast love it.
I'm keeping my eyes open for the rumored IS 500. I'd rather have the LC, but the IS will be half the price. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2021, 05:41 PM | #9 | |
"Salud"
13946
Rep 4,688
Posts
Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX)
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
stein_325i25104.50 |
01-13-2021, 06:06 PM | #10 |
Ring Leader of G8X Haters
25105
Rep 8,764
Posts |
Honestly I like this car way more than any recent Aston Martin. They nailed the three aspects that Aston use to deliver on, Natural Beauty, Acoustic Charm, and Personality, now Aston is in SOS, the new Vantage in particular is heinous.
__________________
Current Garage: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 / 2023 Genesis GV70 2.5T / 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 350 / 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Retired: '95 E36 325i 5MT / '04 E46 330i 6MT / '05 E83 X3 3.0i / '11 E90 335xi / '17 G30 540i / '19 F87 M2C 6MT / '19 MB CLS 53 / '20 MB GLC 300 |
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2021, 07:47 PM | #11 |
"Salud"
13946
Rep 4,688
Posts
Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX)
|
I won't go that far LOL! The Vanquish Superleggera is in my TOP 5 Most Wanted Cars on Earth...
Last edited by TXSTYLE; 01-13-2021 at 07:54 PM.. |
Appreciate
1
AlexFL7842.50 |
01-13-2021, 08:04 PM | #12 | |
Ring Leader of G8X Haters
25105
Rep 8,764
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
Current Garage: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 / 2023 Genesis GV70 2.5T / 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 350 / 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Retired: '95 E36 325i 5MT / '04 E46 330i 6MT / '05 E83 X3 3.0i / '11 E90 335xi / '17 G30 540i / '19 F87 M2C 6MT / '19 MB CLS 53 / '20 MB GLC 300 |
|
Appreciate
1
jesm207.50 |
01-13-2021, 11:34 PM | #13 |
Major General
9731
Rep 6,092
Posts |
The LC is a real stunner and shows what Lexus is capable of. As a brand they've shown promise here and there but none of their products ever seemed as good as European models until this one.
I agree it is so beautiful it needs to be had in a loud color to really show off its beauty.
__________________
Former
-2008 E90 328 black/brown -2012 Lexus IS250 black/black |
Appreciate
0
|
01-14-2021, 11:16 AM | #14 |
Colonel
2598
Rep 2,434
Posts
Drives: 2021 M2C
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Claremont, CA
|
That, to me, is the most beautiful LC500 I've seen!
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-22-2021, 12:14 PM | #16 | |
Lieutenant General
7513
Rep 12,312
Posts |
Quote:
I will say right off the bat, the V8 sounds amazing, especially out of the box. Very refreshing especially in this day and age. Interior quality and design is top notch. Exterior is also great and looks very special (especially in red). The problem I have with it is that it's too expensive IMO, even used. I've been advocating that cars don't need to have crazy performance because they're becoming unusable for the streets, but I just don't think this one has enough for this price category. Let me put it this way, I drove to the dealership in my E92 M3, and the Lexus felt no faster or more fun my car. I think it'll be a bit more doable when they are at $40k. P.S. I'm also partial to Toyota/Lexus, I swear by their products when it comes to DD's
__________________
Current:
16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT |
|
Appreciate
3
|
01-22-2021, 12:30 PM | #17 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
13157
Rep 1,965
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
W///7513.00 |
01-22-2021, 12:54 PM | #18 | |
Lieutenant General
7513
Rep 12,312
Posts |
Quote:
The engine is actually really nice, and works well with an IS-F, just not sure it's OK for a car that's well over 4000 lbs. I would have loved to see something like a V8TT that was rumored for the F version of this car.
__________________
Current:
16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT |
|
Appreciate
1
King Rudi13157.00 |
01-22-2021, 03:08 PM | #19 |
i'm just saying
5762
Rep 2,634
Posts |
looking nice but proportions look like it needs to be less bulky.. and Lexus please update that steering wheel.. i got the point for keep updating the same 5.0L V8.. its more technological than most of the knows but it better carries the weight in ISF it seems.. only driven LS500 so far and its back seat can compete with S class..
__________________
"Race car driving is like sex. All guys think they're good at it." Jay Leno
|
Appreciate
1
King Rudi13157.00 |
01-22-2021, 03:31 PM | #20 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
1368
Rep 1,532
Posts |
Quote:
I think the whole 'enthusiasts say it's boring, non enthusiasts love it' is a good description of the car. It's quick and comfortable, nothing special in terms of handling. |
|
Appreciate
1
King Rudi13157.00 |
01-22-2021, 03:35 PM | #21 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
4370
Rep 1,913
Posts
Drives: Here and There
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: North Georgia Mountains
|
Quote:
I think it's drop dead gorgeous, but with no prior knowledge of the car I don't think I would have considered it to be nimble and quick (by today's standards at least). It's the ultimate GT with enough power. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-22-2021, 03:57 PM | #22 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
1368
Rep 1,532
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|