LC500 has got to be the most underrated luxury car on the planet and one of my favorite cars ever. I love how this doesn’t have lots of gloss black on the inside like a Mercedes does. If you have gloss black in a car do it subtly like Rolls Royce. It doesn’t have a dash that creeks like crazy, and it’s waaaaayyyy more reliable and higher quality for cars double its price point or more. It has all the high quality materials everywhere you want. Leather on the side of the seats which some higher end cars don’t have carbon fiber door sills, literally a perfect car!!! Thanks for doing the review Joe!!!!
@@MercOneeveryone calls out under rated because it’s almost never in any top lists from younger RUclipsrs Older car RUclipsrs always include it however
@@duquem0421Nah. It’s that other cars are better at the GT thing. They may not be as pretty or in some cases as well made but they all are more competent in any objective measure. No one is shopping this segment for reliability. There is huge disconnect between the people that comment here and actual buyers.
This car is STUNNING!!!!! No piano black spilled everywhere on the interior! The quality looks amazing on the inside!!!!! Other high end manufacturers take notes!
Absolutely. I believe the Lc500 is everything the corvette should have been. Its the reason I went with a C7 and will defintely upgrade to a LC500 in the future. Lexus really nailed the luxury, reliability, and performance balance. It is unmatched and worth every dollar.
Yo, it's all about the feels, man. That LC 500, it just makes you feel good, y'know? Forget about 0 to 60 times and all that marketing jazz. This ride's all about the pure joy of driving.
Everytime I see an lc500 on the road, it brings a smile to my face and gets a head turn. … I’m already the point where I barely give any attention to a new corvette passing by
caviar color is classic for sure. That is one of the sexiest grilles I have seen a luxury sports car in a while. The Lexus grilles will age like fine wine. Nice wheels, look like wheels you would see on an Aston Martin. That is one of the best looking interiors I've ever seen. That tan color is amazing
More than a loaded C8 but less than a Z06. Love the "dipped" interior. Prices tanked on these a while back but looks like they are up nowadays. Love the exclusivity, styling, traditional V-8.
Joe, i guess you tried the coupe version with all wheels steering and carbon roof option. It drives even much better than the cabriolet. its a great car.
I love how Lexus kept the same iconic body frame after all these years kinda like the i8. The original r8 iron man pulled up in was my dream car, but wasn’t a fan of the later versions.
Do prefer the look of the older screen implementation. Looked so much more streamlined and integrated better with the design spanning all the way to the passenger's side vs the updated one of just a screen slapped on the middle not even bothered to be melded with the design at all...that said I'm sure the new infotainment is much more usable. I am biased though as I absolutely love my 2018 LC500 to bits.
Thank you for reviewing this. My "attainable dream car" since I caught a glimpse in person on the road a few years back. Toyota product, performance, NA V8, it's only missing the manual transmission but I will forego that since this is more of a performance GT car. Hope I can rest one soon!
That car really is cool! I believe the wheels are silver finish with the darker portion is called Titanium finish. This two tone wheel is very very expensive to repair or replace. Great review as usual Joe. Thank you.
I think the only car of its class I'd pick over it is the Ferrari Roma, and that's triple the price for only 1/3 more car-can't beat the LC's value. Someone please make a supercharger kit for this car though, not because it needs it, but because the LC-F never launched and some of us are thirsty.
Great review Joe. Spot on about so many positive things, especially exclusivity & lexus quality build, probs holds it value than most other lexus models (bar the LFA of course). All of why I got the nori green pearl vert and love it. Being a heavy GT car I find it’s comparable segment to include some Aston’s, Maserati GranTurismo, BMW 8 series, Mercedes 4 seat convertibles, arguably V8 Bentley, etc. Rumor is ‘25 will be the last LC year, with a new coupe coming to replace both the RC and LC, making the very limited production of the LC even more timeless. We’ll see soon I guess.
Love your reviews! My only zonk with this one is how to access the heated/cooled seats. Wish they had physical buttons. Why make it a 2 step process when it could’ve just been 1 step? But minor issue. What a perfect car honestly. Just gorgeous and that V8 rumble is on point
Lexus does so wonderful with there cars we have an 08 LS460 RWD and she is just like brand new with 134k miles Lexus is the ultimate brand and you really experience amazing driving a Lexus great job joe the LC is nice also
Slightly faster 0 to 60 than my 6 cylinder supercharged Audi S5, but what was impressive is how fast that top goes down. The Audi does it in 15 seconds. My corvette's top is even slower. Haha! Thanks for the video Joe!
Joe, great reviews...you've reviewed the Porsche 718 GTS boxter too. (chalk/red)....you seem equally excited about both. Similar $. Which would you buy. Porche going to electric, Lexus likely to discountinue the lc500. I did own a 2013 boxter for 6 years. loved it. Part of me wants something different. Which would you buy and why?
Thanks Joe for this wonderful review, LC is always super GT car. Wondering how fast you feel reviewing LC when your car does 0-60 in less than 2 secs? 😂
I like this coupe's look better then the Porsche Boxster but I never seen Raiti have as much fun as when he was driving the Boxster. Hope he had his rubber on.
I don't about you but I can not get enough of the V8 rumble from the LC500! Let me know you thoughts on it in the comment sections.
Viva the Lexus LC500 the Apostle to the Luxury Cars!
Do not forget!! 10 years guarantee on Lexus!! BMW, Corvette, Audi and MB 3 years!!
@@metallicablackend484 Well, yeah I agree!
@@LuisUrbietaI can see you in this one Luis
@@metallicablackend484that is so very true
I'm a simple man, I see Lexus and Raiti's Rides I click
Thanks for doing that
Smiling the entire drive. That’s what amazing cars do. The LC truly does everything well and is an engineering masterpiece.
LC500 has got to be the most underrated luxury car on the planet and one of my favorite cars ever. I love how this doesn’t have lots of gloss black on the inside like a Mercedes does. If you have gloss black in a car do it subtly like Rolls Royce. It doesn’t have a dash that creeks like crazy, and it’s waaaaayyyy more reliable and higher quality for cars double its price point or more. It has all the high quality materials everywhere you want. Leather on the side of the seats which some higher end cars don’t have carbon fiber door sills, literally a perfect car!!!
Thanks for doing the review Joe!!!!
How is it underrated?
@@MercOneeveryone calls out under rated because it’s almost never in any top lists from younger RUclipsrs
Older car RUclipsrs always include it however
@@duquem0421There are solid reasons for that.
@@MercOne because zoom zoomers only care if “car go fast”
@@duquem0421Nah. It’s that other cars are better at the GT thing. They may not be as pretty or in some cases as well made but they all are more competent in any objective measure. No one is shopping this segment for reliability. There is huge disconnect between the people that comment here and actual buyers.
I can’t believe the lc500 is 6 years old. This car still looks modern and drop dead gorgeous. Joe you look rad driving this masterpiece
Looks so good! I own an early one
It was released in 2017, no..?
@@stvn1405 yes it did!
This is one of the finest cars you have reviewed, Joe. Thank you for bringing it to us.
You are so very right Suzanne
The LC 500 is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. The engineers who designed this car are geniuses.
This car is STUNNING!!!!! No piano black spilled everywhere on the interior! The quality looks amazing on the inside!!!!! Other high end manufacturers take notes!
Exquisite car. An beloved icon in the future. Lexus at its best.
The best looking convertible ever built. It's gorgeous.
I would definitely take the LC before a C8. No question. Pure class.
Absolutely. I believe the Lc500 is everything the corvette should have been. Its the reason I went with a C7 and will defintely upgrade to a LC500 in the future. Lexus really nailed the luxury, reliability, and performance balance. It is unmatched and worth every dollar.
It's timeless already.A really headturner . Thanks for the ride.
Whenever I see this car in real life, it looks so amazing. I’m still surprised that I don’t see it more on the streets.
I'm so happy you're reviewing this LC, Joe. As a current and longtime Lexus owner, this will be my next purchase! Yeehaw!
Leave my grandpa’s bowling bowls alone! What a slick looking car. Love the color.
Yo, it's all about the feels, man. That LC 500, it just makes you feel good, y'know? Forget about 0 to 60 times and all that marketing jazz. This ride's all about the pure joy of driving.
Man I forget how funny this guy is at times. The Egyptians 😂😂😂
Thanks for letting me share the laughs with you!
Everytime I see an lc500 on the road, it brings a smile to my face and gets a head turn. … I’m already the point where I barely give any attention to a new corvette passing by
A modern classic, my Lexus is Caviar too I love that color
You have good taste
That V8 rumble is making me feel somethings....
I am so glad to hear that Mark!
A Masterpiece. Lexus should be inspired by its own creation and build all its models like the LC 500 Sport plus.
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
this is very underated car, i talked to ferrari owner who loved his LC500
The sound of the engine is PRICELESS....I wouldn't change anything except the exterior & interior color
Which they have a whole selection from
This is a car you could keep forever and always enjoy driving. Worth making payments on!
So very true
Love it! The looks, the sound, everything! V8 rumble, keep it alive !
"...if you're gonna be drinking in my Lexus LC 500, you're actually gonna be walking..."😂
This car is sleek 🔥
My next 2 door for sure, no caviar for me but copper crest. So glad they got rid of those spongebob flower rims.
I love Lexus, it has a best beauty condition up to 36 horse power and countless prices
caviar color is classic for sure. That is one of the sexiest grilles I have seen a luxury sports car in a while. The Lexus grilles will age like fine wine. Nice wheels, look like wheels you would see on an Aston Martin. That is one of the best looking interiors I've ever seen. That tan color is amazing
Huge fan of this car huge thumbs up from me that things sick
When one drives by, you can’t miss it.
Been waiting for this LC500 2024 Raiti’s rides video
This car Slapz!! Looks great
Just absolutely gorgeous
And reliable
Perfect Car to own
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
More than a loaded C8 but less than a Z06. Love the "dipped" interior. Prices tanked on these a while back but looks like they are up nowadays. Love the exclusivity, styling, traditional V-8.
I’m so glad that you like this one Toby
I would personally take this over a Corvette in a heartbeat. I love the LC500
It's crazy how good looking this car is.
Nice review ! The best 👍🏾
Still an absolutely stunning design. Lexus for the past decade or so has really killed it in that department.
Joe, i guess you tried the coupe version with all wheels steering and carbon roof option. It drives even much better than the cabriolet.
its a great car.
Hi Joe, pls try for coupe version.
6:26 loris reflection looks insane 😂
Whoa! 😂
@@loriraiti4924 😂😂 alien vibes
I love how Lexus kept the same iconic body frame after all these years kinda like the i8. The original r8 iron man pulled up in was my dream car, but wasn’t a fan of the later versions.
OMG Joe and Lori, this is the one! I've been dreaming about this car and somehow, I will own one! Thanks for the awesome review!!
Joe my wife has a SC430 pearl white hard top convertible bought it brand new in 2003 still looks timeless, fantastic car!! Great video as usual!!
This looks super cool!
Do prefer the look of the older screen implementation. Looked so much more streamlined and integrated better with the design spanning all the way to the passenger's side vs the updated one of just a screen slapped on the middle not even bothered to be melded with the design at all...that said I'm sure the new infotainment is much more usable.
I am biased though as I absolutely love my 2018 LC500 to bits.
Thank you for reviewing this. My "attainable dream car" since I caught a glimpse in person on the road a few years back. Toyota product, performance, NA V8, it's only missing the manual transmission but I will forego that since this is more of a performance GT car. Hope I can rest one soon!
The original SC400 from 1993 is still the best looking Lexus of all time.
That is debatable
No way. That SC looks like shit now. The LC is best looking car they’ve ever made, followed by the LF A.
LC500 for this dude.
He looks like the villain in the first Highlander movie respectfully
But would you buy the lc500 over the vette. I might
that interior is gorgeous
Super clean interior and I love the rear treatment, best looking Lexus to me for sure. Great review and yes the motor sound is amazing!!!
Power and elegance!
I like the way you put that
Beautiful, reliable, and fast. I would want a hardtop as my commuter if I didn't work from home.
I appreciate this car just as much as the 13-16 audi RS5 v8. Beautiful cars!😊😊🇨🇦
I LOOVVEEE THE WHEELS!!! BEAUTIFUL CAR!
This Car is My Dream.
Get your dream 💪
It's such an awesome car, all the way around! One that should stand the test of time...
This car has soul and will be a modern classic.
That car really is cool! I believe the wheels are silver finish with the darker portion is called Titanium finish. This two tone wheel is very very expensive to repair or replace. Great review as usual Joe. Thank you.
I think the only car of its class I'd pick over it is the Ferrari Roma, and that's triple the price for only 1/3 more car-can't beat the LC's value. Someone please make a supercharger kit for this car though, not because it needs it, but because the LC-F never launched and some of us are thirsty.
Awesome vehicle Joe ! 👍. Yes, I know we have good taste 😎. I thought it was very dark green 🙃
This car looks spectacular in Nori Green
The best reviewer reviewing the best car.
You aren’t kind! Thank you for that!
The most gorgeous car ... but the availability of Bespoke are very limited by dealership for some reason , the car in general is so limited
I guess because they are not meant to be top sellers
Great review Joe. Spot on about so many positive things, especially exclusivity & lexus quality build, probs holds it value than most other lexus models (bar the LFA of course). All of why I got the nori green pearl vert and love it. Being a heavy GT car I find it’s comparable segment to include some Aston’s, Maserati GranTurismo, BMW 8 series, Mercedes 4 seat convertibles, arguably V8 Bentley, etc.
Rumor is ‘25 will be the last LC year, with a new coupe coming to replace both the RC and LC, making the very limited production of the LC even more timeless. We’ll see soon I guess.
Love your reviews! My only zonk with this one is how to access the heated/cooled seats. Wish they had physical buttons. Why make it a 2 step process when it could’ve just been 1 step? But minor issue. What a perfect car honestly. Just gorgeous and that V8 rumble is on point
Beautiful timeless automobile belongs on display in an art collection
This is the best of "Lexus and its amazing!!
Hell yes!!!!
I’m so glad that you are thinking so
@@MrMashman93you know it
the only luxury car/coupe that doesn't really break. crazy how a used one cost the same as a crappy 65k mustang
Raiti’s, if you had the option to buy the coupe or the convertible what would you choose? Since you did lots of reviews of the lc500
Is it true that you can't change the radio station while the car is moving?
Amazing overall package: design, quality, luxury, NA V8.
12:19 stop the cap 😂
Raiti, You and Lori should be Cruising in this Exquisite Ride...
This one or M4 competition LCI convertible or DB12 cabriolet? 🤔
Lexus does so wonderful with there cars we have an 08 LS460 RWD and she is just like brand new with 134k miles Lexus is the ultimate brand and you really experience amazing driving a Lexus great job joe the LC is nice also
Yes of course and I would rather buy this car.
LC500. My fav!
I would go with the new blue exterior with the white and blue interior!
Dang I wish I could afford this car thank you Joe for helping me find my dream car👍
It may not be the fastest car around, but I love it! 🎉
Slightly faster 0 to 60 than my 6 cylinder supercharged Audi S5, but what was impressive is how fast that top goes down. The Audi does it in 15 seconds. My corvette's top is even slower. Haha! Thanks for the video Joe!
I love this car!!!!
You are not the only one
Thank you for the review. Such an amazing car.
Really nice review by the Raitis! Love this vehicle. Was the annoying beeping while drving the lane assist? Can that be disabled? Great stuff!
C8 CORVETTE ALL DAY LONG. And for that price you can get a very well equipped Stingray.
This is true but the LC500 is so unique
I actually own both cars. My grandkids like the C8 hardtop convertible better.
The Car is Gorgeous.
If i win the lotto, The LC in this same exact spec will be my first purchase.
Simple and beautiful
That AC vent looks out of place. Seems it should have that metal finish on the face or something. I'm going to have to zonk it.
Joe, great reviews...you've reviewed the Porsche 718 GTS boxter too. (chalk/red)....you seem equally excited about both. Similar $. Which would you buy. Porche going to electric, Lexus likely to discountinue the lc500. I did own a 2013 boxter for 6 years. loved it. Part of me wants something different. Which would you buy and why?
This car is amazing, want one so bad!
Joe visibly has a lot of fun in the driving test
If this car was available in a 6 speed manual. I bet joe would buy one.
Oh you know it!
@@RaitisRides you can convert it into a manual tho. Aftermarket mods
I was about to call my dad…I saw Raiti’s ride had a new Lexus video, I stopped and clicked…
That is so fantastic to hear!
Thanks Joe for this wonderful review, LC is always super GT car. Wondering how fast you feel reviewing LC when your car does 0-60 in less than 2 secs? 😂
I'm getting one, Joe. Buying lotto ticket now.
I like this coupe's look better then the Porsche Boxster but I never seen Raiti have as much fun as when he was driving the Boxster. Hope he had his rubber on.