My Lexus LC500 2-year Review!
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2022
- Time flies when you're having fun and it's already been two (actually four now! 12/23) years with my 2018 Lexus LC500. Am I still enamored with it or am I ready to part ways? Watch and find out!
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This thing just doesn't age. Still as pretty as the day it came out
Agree!👍🏼
As wild as this design is I really don't see a time where this will look out of style. I mean how many cars can you say that about?
My dad passed away last weekend, and this is the car he had. A 2018 LC500. Ready to get it so I can take care of it, keep the miles low, and keep it forever. Very nice 500 you have as well
Sorry to hear of that, best wishes and thank you.
Keep it for memory of your father. Sorry to hear that. Within 10-15 years it’s gonna be rare car with high value.
@@kr9181 Why should the value matter? It's a heirloom regardless
dont keep it low milage , drive it a lot and when it decides to break just keep it as memory
Your father had very nice taste.
I have a Nissan GT-R and I'm really contemplating moving into an LC500. This car is much more sophisticated in design quality. Many tell me it would be a performance downgrade which is true but this car is in a league of its own which I appreciate.
Was your gtr modded or stock ?
I think the performance is not a big factor with driving it daily/ on the streets. LC 500 looks wayyyy better and plenty power for the streets …do it
I’ve never driven a gtr before and I’m sure it out performs the LC500 but nobody buys an LC to race. Comfort with enough power is what it is. I’m happy with mines.
This lc500 is a 13 sec quarter mile car, sometimes high 12s. Performance is not part of Lexus recipe in cars, neither excitement reliability is tho.
The 30 mpg is because the engine transforms to an Atkinson cycle (usually used in hybrid applications - the intake valve train changes to Late Intake Valve Closing (LIVC) when cruising at highway speeds where the power requirements at low. If you need power the engine immediately switches back to Otto cycle and away you go. This Atkinson cycle provides the improvement in FE (over the 26 mpg EPA hwy number) Not sure why Lexus does not advertize this feature. I won a coupe and every trip I get 30-32 mpg at 70-75mph)
You won a coupe?
@@BrysonBuilds like when can i win mf lexus
What do you mean you "won a coupe"
@@coolmetin02 @W Bryson Joe probably meant "own"
@@goodc.2853 That makes much more sense. Proof reading is a lost skill.
Great review and I agree with all your points! I have the 2020 Inspiration Edition and absolutely LOVE everything about my car. Also, the Climate Control System (Inside of Infotainment) has a function called "Concierge" mode. This is a "Set-It and Forget-It" mode that If enabled, will automatically control ALL of your Climate, Seat and Steering Wheel heat conditions based on the Temperature you have set on the display. The car will then monitor the inside and outside temps and adjust the Climate, Seats and Steering wheel Automatically to meet or maintain the temp setting you have applied. As an example, I live in the Atlanta, Georgia area, where on a Spring day it could be 40 degrees in the morning, but 80 degrees in the afternoon. In the morning, Concierge mode will turn the Seat and Steering wheel heat on, but in the afternoon, it will turn the Seat Cooling on. It will even control the level of seat heat or cooling that is needed and will step down from the Maximum as the comfort level conditions are met. This is all Automatic and is based on whatever the Temp is that you have set on the display. I love this mode and I NEVER have to touch anything other than the button on the panel to raise or lower the Temperature. Hope this helps!
Thanks much, Larry! I appreciate the info and was aware of it, however for those that enjoy lower-back heat separate from climate temps, it's still the cumbersome step to get there. Congratulations on your Inspiration Edition! Cheers!
Okay I'm just gonna say it. This may be a controversial opinion, but I think this is specifically the most elegant vehicle ever created.
This and the v8 c63 coupe are just something special. The sound and the comfort. Its not about going fast, its about cruising changing gears and hearing the pops and crackles. thats what you love more than performance.
Your car looks like a piece of art in a museum bro!
Very kind of you, thank you!
Finally!!! a real owners review thank you for making this vid.
Great video, Johnny! Always been a fan of the LC500. It's aged well and I think it will continue to do so. Future classic in my opinion!
Hey thanks, Chris! 👍
WOW nice job Jonny !!! one of the few reviews I didn't fast forward through....perfection as I am on the hunt for an LC.
I love your LC500 and your mods are very tasteful. I have seen some LCs where people do too much or put big spoilers and they look tacky. Great choice on the wheels!
Thanks kindly and I agree, sometimes less is more. Nobody likes things overcooked! 😉
Thank you for this video! I really enjoyed your take and mods on the vehicle.
The best review for lc500 i’ve ever watched on youtube
Next year this is what I will own. Thanks for sharing brother!
Dope ride!! Thanks for the info. Love the lowered look with the springs. Looking at the convertible now because of ur vid!! Thanks
My LS460 with a similar but smaller 4.6 liter from the same engine family will do about 28-30 mpg with its 8 speed automatic. It’s amazing how far automatics have gotten.
This is my dream car, I want one so bad!!! Congratulations on it
I really like your mild modification. It makes it looks even better
Thanks Phong!
Great review! Love the simple mods
the best looking LC so far.thanks Johnny
Borrow a LC500 from my friend for a weekend roadtrip, one of the best cars I ever driven (coming from a huge 911 fan). Definitely getting a used one once car inflation dies down a bit.
perfect car and perfect review of this masterpiece ...I want one
Why is this car so beautiful?!! I LOVE IT
yes, heated/cooled seat/wheel control buried in screen not great, but concierge setting is great and enough for me.
Great review! Thanks. I'm thinking about catching one of these.
Excellent mods, tasteful and aesthetic
Beautiful car and outstanding review. Job well done!
Nice review Johnny, I will tell you have my interest up on this one. I’m keeping it on my short list.
Thanks Cody! Yeah, give it a shot, take one on a long test drive where you can really get into it! ;-)
it's really sharp, well done! Enjoy!
I had a 2020 LC and I loved it. I eventually traded it in and got an R8 because it has always been my dream car but I do miss the Lexus (hence me watching this video). I was probably asked 20 times if it was an LFA as well lol. It pains me to hear that they did away with the V8 version. They are really screwing up all the good cars. Great review and it looks great lowered. I hated the center console. I actually broke it a month after I got it and I would have to replace the whole inside to fix it 😔
Thanks kindly! Funny, I had the R8 prior this car, definitely two different animals. We still have the V8 version LC500 being sold in the US, I didn't hear it went away in other parts of the world? Going on four years now with my LC500, still can't shake it! It compliments the F430 well (but the LC is more comfortable, ha ha). Cheers!
I most definitely will have one one day. Great video buddy 👍
A piece of JEWELRY on wheels 💪😎
Nice review 👏👏👏
Such a well composed and balanced review. Tks!
Thank you!
Nice review, Johnny. I recently test drove a LC500 convertible at SLC Lexus. Didn't have a WOW takeaway :(. I'll be renting a coupe in Chicago for a day to get a proper evaluation.
Such a sweet car. It's incredible
Beautiful car. What I did on mine is putting 15mm distance discs on the wheels. That brings the tires in one line with the chassis.
Your car looks amazing. Really sets it off with the exterior mods.
Thank you! 👍🏼
What a great and simple review! Beautiful car!
Thank you !
Black and white is very nice combination. What a beauty car
Great looking LC. Also, just found your channel and just going by titles & thumbnails- man do you have some interesting videos, now I can’t wait to watch! Lol.
Thanks Connor! Enjoy!
Congrats. That is a beautiful car.
Great review! Such a beautiful car.
Thanks, Clay!
Nice video. Your car looks AMAZING. Love the LC 500 and looking at a 2024 model since it has the updated infotainment system without the dreaded trackpad 😁
Damn that exhaust sounds great!!
Yeah, not too shabby for oem exhaust! Still civilized yet rich when opened up!
Love the styling changes you made! The design and silhouette definitely pops out more without the chrome
Such a great car! 👍 Maybe someday when I no longer need a back seat I’ll manage to put one of these in my garage.
I believe you can set up a split screen where one screen shows the heated seats etc., so you always have access to it.
Solid review. Nice to have something a little more unique at car meet ups.
Thanks Devin!
Congrats on your ownership. Black would have been nice, but I think you got the better color as you get a better overall contrast. It is definitely under-rated. It may not be better in overall performance like some of the German choices, but to really see the real difference, you need to take to the track…and how many people do that in the real world. Plus overall the maintenance requirement is less with the Lexus.
After owning two black vehicles in my life id never purchase a black vehicle. Too hard to keep clean, shows every swirl, scratch. After a week of not washing the car it looks old. Looks like a big blob going down the road.
I think the white with black accents is stunning and sophisticated.
Good choice mate 👍 saw this model on freeway today and I was tailgating for few mins to get a better look. Matte black, it was perfect. I had to look it up on google and on your channel to know more
Ha, you and I should be friends lol. I bought my 2018 LC500 spec’d with the glass top, lowered mine the first month with RSR springs, went with BC Forged 21” all around, A few other things along with PPE exhaust (catless mid pipe) lol. Wrapped all chrome black. We’re like brothers now lol ✊🏾
Ha ha, I love it! Right on, man!
It’s sad this car didn’t sell too well because it discouraged Lexus from making this car a bigger deal with a longer future. It’s an AMAZING CAR. We were robbed of the LC F because of those low sales
That would have been epic. Once this car market cools down I m buying one of these used. It’s the perfect car to buy with a few miles on it because it’s a Japanese car at the end of the day
It is a shame but the looks weren't a familiar enough beauty and the performance wasn't stunning, glorious engine notwithstanding. They should've put the LFA's powertrain in this, made it a bit longer, and it would've been known as the "baby LFA". Instead they tried to emulate the Maserati Granturismo but they made it too small. The Japanese struggle with these matters, like Honda and the NSX uncertainty and confusion. It actually is a cultural thing.
@@cavaleermountaineer3839 I think they created a great car just as they did. Lexus just has a “boring old man brand” stink on them and so this car didn’t sell as much as it should have
The quality on this car is excellent
It was meh in nearly all respects. It’s slow, the design is… interesting but not passion stirring. It’s style language is that it’s soft but not uber luxurious and it’s sporty but the performance is middle of the pack at best.
To me, it’s a good sporty car for an old guy or lady.
@@dallasstang2818 this is a GT not a sports car really. It’s a car you can daily drive and be in luxury and comfort and when you find a backroad have a little fun
@@UrbanBDKNY I understand and in comparison to the luxury segment of GT cars, it falls short IMO.
MB, Audi, and BMW (excluding all the top luxury brands) have GT cars that looks better and performs much better than the LC500.
But it’s just my opinion. I’d take an MB SL500 or their GT C or even the BMW M4 or M6 coupes. Arguably, the oddball potential to keep value or become a sort of collector’s item would be the LC500 but I doubt it’ll become a classic anytime soon.
Great review. My dream LC is to have one like this.
Unfortunately, we have too many vehicles in our current home and I think eventually in a couple of years I'll add one to the stable. Perfect touring car.
Fruity
@@ee1yd Sour Patch
Just bought one, a convertible 2023. Can’t wait to get it 🏖️
One of 2 LC500s Ive seen in person. I saw it at a Park City C&C a couple of years ago. And I saw a black one when they first came out. Looks so sick!!
Looks amazing!
The Lexus design philosophy L-finesse is just beautiful!
you can always use your voice command for the heated/ventilated seats to skip the screen 👍
These thing are beautiful. Since I moved to Texas I see a lot of these on the road
Nice review, Johnny. Since you’ve owned this car for two years, would you mind making a different video on the true cost of ownership of this vehicle?
Thank you! It would be a very short video as luckily, I've experienced no issues at all with this car aside from normal wear & tear items (tires mainly). Several of my services at the dealer were also covered under an extended service plan on my car. If you've owned a Lexus before, you'll know just how wonderful their service/customer care is. Other brands need to learn from them. Insurance is on-par with competitors, and fuel consumption is better than anything else nearing 500hp. All in all, a very positive experience. :-)
@@UtahJohnnyL So true. My buddy owned a Lexus SC400 and I'm astonished about the fuel mileages. It gives almost 400 plus miles before he needs to fill it up. smh Love your input on this LC500. Enjoy it...
@5slow Lexus are very nice car.
I had the 2018 LC 500 and loved. I hit a traffic barrel in a work zone and it cost $15,000 to get it fixed. The headlights are like $7,000 each and that Lexus symbol contains the radar which is also around $8,000 if needed to repair. Also, at 49k miles my parking gear went out. It was 4k to get it fixed. Good thing it was covered under warranty. I loved vehicle it was just expensive to fix if something happened to it.
Very good review. Thank you!
This is my dream car! One day I will have one! Especially in the red color and the convertible
Looks great! A used one is my achievable dream car. Its not a super car but to me it is.
Dope ride man! Hope to see it at a car show sometime!
What a beauty & that color..... It just stands out
Beautiful car buddy, I hope to own one of these myself one day!!
It’s like an sc400 and an lfa did the fusion dance, such a nice car
I want this car to be "underated" to the greatest extend of the word. This will semi-help its cost as used car despite the inflating used car prices nowadays.
LC 500 ... probably definitely in my dream car garage, and it will outlast the apocalypse because its a Lexus... I would have mine in black or dark green...🤤🔥 looks really good in dark colours
super dope ride and the best review by a super cool guy and not an actor great job and congrats on that car dam
Solid review! :)
Johnny great video and lovely Lexus
Thank you, Jay!
Beautiful set up
It's actually good that it's heavy. It's robust car, stable on high speeds and comfortable because of that.
I agree. I have had this car going over 140 and it felt like I was going 90! Super stable and inspires pure confidence.
Lexus such undertated, overlooked cars.. gpad you enjoy!
Wonderful review sir, beautiful car.
Thank you!
Love the interior (the 2nd best I've seen in any car, with a Bentley having the best, in my opinion), love the side and front profile, love the engine and sound, not a huge fan of the rear view. Still I would buy one if I had the money! I would have a white exterior, like yours but with the ochre interior (I loathe black interiors). One of the biggest pluses is that it aint a car you see every day and are rare as hens teeth, that makes it special to me. (Oh, I have never seen one in real life, sadly). Nice to see a review of a long term ownership. Had to laugh when you called the paddle shifters 'flippers' - that's different!
Your review makes me want one
🤗🤗🤗
Love this car! it's just perfect in every way
I don't think any mods benefit this car though, it's a piece of art best kept in its original shape
do you have any experiences with potholes? does it smooth out those as well?
Appreciate the input. Yes indeed, Utah roads are riddled with potholes. Some LC500's came stock with 21" wheels, other the 20's. You'll always get more rubber (tire profile) with a 20" but the 21's are not bad at all. As I mentioned in the video, I am old enough to NOT sacrifice the comfort with these great cars and adding the springs and wheels (which again are the same diameter as OEM, just different offsets), was a great improvement in my mind. Many professional auto journalists have reviewed these cars with positive accolades given. Many felt the suspension to be slightly soft (as it should be since it's a GT car), but adding the slightly firmer springs turns this car into a GT car with a sporty feel in the canyons. Everyone is different and have different desires/goals. ;-) Cheers!
Love the car..color, sound and the interior. Don't like it lowered though. Thx for the video.
I’m looking to replace my older 2008 Lexus IS250 and getting these. Well, Maybe I should keep that older IS250 because it’s been super dependable. I am seriously looking at this LC500 or a new IS, but the IS500. Lexus, beautiful cars. They truly never age. Timeless
The sound of it!
You are the most suitable owner of the vehicle. Tall, a US resident and loving the car. I know a Japanese automobile journalist who has the convertible version of this car and hates it. He is a short guy who lives in Japan complaining car is too much for him and the Japanese road. Sounds terrible for his profession yet guy is popular there for reasons I don’t understand.
The car is most suited for big American road and big guy like you. I’m glad to see you loving it. Hope you keep it forever because the car really suits you.
Ha! Thank you! Very interesting! I could totally see it being too large of a car in Japan. Cheers!
After having my GS350 for two years I want a GS-F or an LC500 now.
The sound of that V8 makes me feel just a tiny bit sad about driving a '22 Model 3 Performance lol. Beautiful car, and greetings from UT.
Nice review, big LC fan
Hi, enjoyed your video presentation of the 2018 Lexus LC 500. So encouraging that you have no complaints and are still so enthusiastic after two years of ownership, I have had my 2018 for 5 days and am thrilled with the ride and the sound it makes as I make my way up and down the gears. So impressed. Beats the pants off enjoyment of my former Porsche 911 Turbo in every way. I spent two months test driving variously cars (Mercedes GT 63S, BMW M6 Competition, Porsche Panamera 4S) and was about to give up when I was fortunate enough to walk back into a Mercedes dealership to find the LC 500 featured on the showroom floor. After a 20 minute test drive I was convinced and the rest is history, signed up on the spot. The salesman put a sold sign on it right away as other customers were starting to circle the car. Anyway, to make a long story short I am in LOOOOOVE...Already thinking of ordering a new 2024.
Thank you and love your story! Enjoy that LC! 😉👍🏼
Hi Johnny. Thx for sharing the video. Glad to hear you still enjoy the LC after 2 yrs. I don't suppose you remember the brand of your cellphone holder? Thx
Thank you! And yes, it is from ProClip USA! Cheers!
great video
Absolutely beautiful car
Wanted to change my corvette C5 so I short listed few models such as lotus evora, 911, corvette C7, jaguar F type. I discovered the LC500 which I did not know. When to see a 2018 LC500H with 36 months garantee and Signed it right away after seeing this beauty in real 😀 will take delivery of the car next week
Congratulations and enjoy it! 👍🏼
Thanks for this review
Nice and genuine review & a GREAT car indeed. I envy you!!
Hi Johnny, I have a couple questions. First I was wondering which RS-R springs did you get? Did you get just the lower springs or did you go with the coilovers? (significant price between those two) so wondering which you went with and does it bother the hardness or softness of the mag ride system any? Second, I was wondering if you have the Concierge option on your car? If so, does it help any with offsetting the awkwardness of of the mousepad heater/air controls? Some have said if you use the concierge it almost eliminates the issues of having to dig through the menus to find the a/c - heat controls. Have you found that to be true or do you still have to dig down daily or weekly to change the settings on the heat-a/c? I have been searching for one of these in cars the Vegas area and its not easy to find one. I WILL get one (just a matter of finding the right one) as the small quirks it has does not deter me. I love its looks, engine, and all of the reviews say the comfort is great, so I have to give it a go. I was searching for a 4-door lexus like the LS 500, but until they put the engine from the LC 500 in the LS 500 I have to go with the LC. I love V8's. Thanks for this review, as someone looking for this car, your review helps. I was hoping you would go a little bit into the reliability of this car and any maintenance costs for the past 2 years but I still got a lot out of your review. It just makes me still want to get this car. Thanks again and take care.
Hi Shawn, glad the review helped. I did just replace the springs with the RSR's, not the complete coilover system. The springs have been on for 2 years now with no issues and the ride is great. All functions of the suspension settings are still 100% functional, it's just a little lower and handles better on spirited canyon drives.
The HVAC system has manual buttons on the dash, and that isn't really the concern, it was primarily the seat heaters/coolers. And yes, you can set and forget it with the concierge mode, but when I like heat on my lower back (on a hot day), it's just a little cumbersome getting into the screen. Not really a big deal.
Someone else in the comments asked about the costs over the last two years and I am happy to report that I have not had one single issue. Costs associated are just the typical tires/maintenance items. The car also had some prepaid service plan oil changes left so several times I've left the dealership paying nothing. In typical Toyota/Lexus fashion, these are extremely reliable vehicles that are built to last. Hope that helps, cheers!
Thanks great review!
I own one, I love it
Great choice of wheels for this car
It looks so good in white
This is my next car. Going to wait another year for them to drop to around 60k.
The door handle thing is for giving time to the window to slide open and break the seal with the door frame
i guess 😅