The Lexus LC500 is a Total Hidden Gem and My Favorite Lexus and Here's Why!
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
- A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician reviews the Lexus LC500 which a Total Hidden Gem.
In this video we look at the awesome 2022 Lexus LC500 which happens to be my of my favorite Lexus models out there.
This car is a total hidden gem that no one really talks about or considers. It is one of the few cars out there that does two opposite things very well.
On the one hand it is a very good sports car that makes a lot of power, handles very well and is very fun to drive. And on the other hand it is a comfortable smooth GT car.
In this video we'll do a full review of the 2022 Lexus LC500. We'll first cover the technical side of things. Then we'll look at the interior, exterior, take it for a test drive and talk about some things that are not good.
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0:00 Intro
0:57 Technical Review
7:14 Exterior Review
11:56 Interior Review
16:06 Test Drive
19:09 Things that are not good
21:26 Final Verdict 
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Toasted Carmel interior is amazing. When you drive it more the transmission adjusts to your driving style and becomes an equally beautiful thing
The 10 speed is great with the v8. In sport mode you can bounce off the rev limiter
That is a beautiful color combination
I sat in one with that caramel interior and it is stunning. However personally I rather have a little contrasting colors than all the same color inside.
My 2010 350 convertible gets used to how I drive. It’s crazy
It’s really a special car. I remember driving it a my Audi Dealership and thought that Lexus makes a car that Aston Martin, Maserati, and Bentley wishes they could make. The LC500 and the Mercedes Benz S class Coupe are my favorite coupes ever. I’d buy the Lexus, because it will last forever.
Stunning looks.
Probably the last V8 normal aspirated reliable sporty car that can be used as a daily driver.
This the is500 and RC F
No American or German car can ever come close to Lexus, when it comes to reliability and value for money.
@@labourlawact7826 yes, if you don’t might the rubbish infotainment, Toyota plastic, lack of tech, slow and siting in a old man’s golf mobile
@@Tomoyo0827 I'll rather have that than a German or American piece of crap that turns into an endless money pit with little resale value.
There is the Cadillac CT5 V Blackwing.
I fell in love with the LC500 in 2019. My plan was to pick up one after 3-4 years when they would be really depreciated. Well, that plan didn’t work out!
Wait a couple more years. Than in 2024 you can pick up a 2021 model at around $72-5K. I plan to do that.
@@jml9550 The first couple of years, the LCs had factory to dealer incentives but of course all that has gone away
Yes, get the 2021. There are significant updates to the transmission, suspension and curb weight that make a noticeable difference in the driving experience 🙌 #goals
@@jml9550 not happening I guarantee it these babies really ain’t dropping much there’s 2018s that still are around 80K$
@@esthetics4512 yeah you may be right. If that’s the case it is a hard choice for me between the LC and a 992. The price difference may only be $10-15K.
We tested a LC500 a few weeks back.. Why this car isnt more popular ill never know... AMAZING to drive and art to look at
Big coupes are a dying breed, and the obsession with tech, turbos doesn't help. Thankfully they're not uncommon in FL and most cities. This is the only car in it's segment (and even up a segment or two) that'll be painless to own for a decade plus. It's the pick for those with discerning taste.
Because it’s one of the ugliest pile of crap ever made!! It’s uglier then old Nissan leaf and juke
Based on its sales figures of europe n US, n the fact that its only made in japan, toyota/lexus is really keeping this one close to the chest. Smthing like 2000 units a year. Total production a year for the global market is probably close to 3000 a year but i have no confirmation on this.
Its in its 7th year of production this year, n those production rate isnt about to change any time soon.
To me , it looks s little weird. I want to like it , but it looks like am old person. Car. Lol.
@@danmcgilldm if you see one in real life you might have a different opinion.
This guy likes the car and having owned my 2018 for almost four years, so do I. The couple of gripes he has boggled my mind. The steering column cover? I would have never thought that in a million years. The transmission for him wasn't to his liking. For me, it's sensational and has been the entire time I've been driving the car. This car is not expensive at all. In fact, it's way under-priced. It should sell in the $300k range, especially when you consider it's so much nicer than an Aston-Martin and will never leave you stranded by the side of the road waiting for a tow truck. The LC 500 is as close to a perfect car as there has ever been. It excels in every category that a mature human being would be concerned with. No, it isn't a race car but it is very fast. If you want something that will do 0-60 in 1.8 seconds, don't buy this car. You're an idiot and you should buy what other idiots buy. Idiots don't buy a Lexus. Go get that Ferrari or Lambo or some other hunk of junk that will cost $50,000 in repairs in the first 30,000 miles. Have fun with that! In the meantime, if you doubt me...then go check out an LC 500 for yourself. Once you do that, you will understand.
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Your comments on the LC500 were spot on and we’ll presented. I’m expecting my ‘23 Convertible any day now. I also have a “21 LS, 21 Ux and a “02 Sc 430 I the garage. I love Lexus products. No I wouldn’t buy German crap or sign up for crazy maintenance on spaghetti cars. Between the quality and the warranty I’m confident I’ll have many worry free miles 🏖️
Good points but hey don’t hate on the ultimate gearhead poster cars sheesh . Lol
Well said.
I've been eyeing a CPO'd LC for quite some time. I plan to sell my mint s2000 and get the LC in due time.. it's been my dream car since its inception. Like you said, idiots dont buy Lexus' and our stable already contains two others.. with zero regrets, zero reliability issues.
Congrats on your LC, I hope one day I'll get one!
I have a 2000 SC400, and I have SC madness...I can only imagine what LC madness is like......Damn I want it.......
I've got a 2018 and still love the car. After four years, it's as nice now as it was back then. As for the transmission, mine works perfectly. It's a gem. What I do know is "reviewers" for the most part are too lazy to read the Owner's Manual and become familiar with the software. The LC 500 is programmable and has several driving modes including "CUSTOM". You can also set the "rev limiter" to your own preference. The paddle shifters work fantastic. Drive mode works best for me because I don't like to pretend I'm a hot shot race car driver but on those rare occasions when Manual is more fun, the paddle shifters work as they should. No offense, but you should read and learn the software. These are the finest cars on the market today without exception.
Agree 100%
I don’t own an LC but, am seeking one out with my local dealer. You beat me with your comment. Though I don’t yet have an LC, I believe that at this point in time, I know just about everything about this fine automobile. It is the first time in my life that I have been this excited about a new car and, I have had a lot of them in my 60-years of life. 🙂
How do you change the rev limiter? At dealership?
I could never own that car, I would sit in my garage admiring it all day if I wasn't driving it.
@mike - i have the 2018 silver one for almost 2 years and I find myself looking at it like it's the first time seeing it..it is that beautiful. I used to go to the garage and just look at it..the grill is very mean lookin.
Agreed!
That's exactly what i did. I find that i enjoy looking at it in the garage. It is kind of relaxing. Just reluctant to drive it for fear of getting paint chips.
Oh come on you can do it and it will be worth twice the money in 10 years ? I did and love it
That admiring is LC madness...You have it...I wish to aquire it.......Beautiful, just beautiful.....
This guy is awesome! He explains details, good bad and ugly in a very constructive and informative way unlike Scotty who just screams on the camera..
That's true. Scotty's just ranting on☺
@@labourlawact7826 he is a nightmare! You barely can understand a thing!
Lmao Scotty is a legend and that ain't changing
@@davidm2938 Scotty is pure clickbait. Sometimes his stuff is interesting but like 90% of his vids are just contradicting things he said in his previous vid.
This has been my dream car ever since I saw one at an auto show. I sat inside it and was absolutely blown away.
Really enjoyed this video. I have had my LC 500 convertible for a year and a half. When driving it you feel that nothing is wrong in the world (too bad that not true).
This car just seems to suit you perfectly, you could always have the steering column cover painted to match the interior.
Stunning car !
I have the 21 convertible in liquid platinum. Mine stays in the garage and only comes out on nice sunny days. It is amazing to drive.
I would buy a Lexus LC500 rather than a Porsche 911 as it is such a dynamic design, the V8 and is much more exclusive as a lot less of them sold and on the road.
I agree and I did
And the Lexus is WAAAAYYYY more reliable than a Porsche
I would daily a LC , but not a 911.
Fun fact the owner of Porsche drives a Lexus
@@Uno_Floydd omg never knew that
The intake valve control is used to turn the engine into a Atkinson cycle (used in Hybrids for fuel economy - does reduce power output. It is LIVC - 'late intake valve closing' which allow the car to get over 30 mph at highway speeds even if the EPA highway rating is only 26 mpg) At highway speed the car doesn't need a lot of power to maintain highway speeds but if you do want power the iCVT system instantly revert to normal performace timing,
A true gem! I have a Lexus RX 350 & love it. I will definitely stay in the Lexus family!💃🏻♥️👍🏼🌟
Still driving my RX350 going on 12 years!❤️❤️❤️
There’s a guy in my neighborhood that just bought a car exactly like this and let me tell you until you see the paint depth in person it’s amazing the way Toyota paints their vehicles and put them together it’s still pretty amazing to me my father just got a notice in the mail on their pristine 2008 Highlander about paint quality issues with the pearl white or maybe it was blizzard white, but I wax their cars yearly for them and the Highlander only has 45,000 miles on it and both my parents are retired…
My personal dream car! So glad you got a chance to review one.
I hope Lexus keeps this car alive for the next few years and doesn't ruin it by replacing the V8 with a stupid turbo V6 or hybrid powertrain.
Absolutely gorgeous. Wish I had the beans to go for the LC and that sweet NA V8, but that’s all the more motivation! Excellent walkthrough AMD!
Hi AMD, now this is a Lexus this is what I first loved about Lexus QUALITY, a truly beautiful car one for the classic books one day for sure. That interior is fantastic and takes me back to the first Lexus I sat in and sank so comfortably into the drivers seat and went WOW. Ty for sharing this with us, i can now sit and dream to test drive one when they finally land here in Australia I doubt I would buy one as the money just isn't there for that but if able too I will try to beg for a test drive at least. Keep Safe Keep Strong Mate 🦘🦘🦘🦘🚗🚗🚗🚗
I just picked mine up after having ordered it in Oct of last year. I test drove the M5 (second favorite just sick inside and out), and comp (to harsh), E63 (hated the interior full of creeks and cheap feeling to the touch), and 911 7mt (close 3rd but not nearly full of personality as the LC. Im so in love w/ that thing.
12:11 The interior is the next reason I bought the car the other was the 2UR Gse. I call the interior bespoke and cozy. It fits me like a glove, or a fine tailored suit. The bolstering of the seat makes getting in and out a bit of a speed bump but once your in. Your IN.
14:01 I know a lot of ppl give this car shit cause of the infotainment system. Im a techy guy, I actually love it. Sure it was not immediately intuitive but after having it for a day you pick it up and I can navigate the system while driving w/ ease. No finger prints messing up your look. Im bias but don't let that detract you. If your a human your clever, you'll figure it out.
15:56 The seats are perfect if your around 6 180lbs If your bigger you will have issues I promise you. The seat bolsters are hard but soft you'll know what I mean if you get in and out of the car. But if your big they will pinch you and they don't adjust. Sorry big guys this is not the car for you. It prints big on the outside but the inside is pretty tight and if your not on the thinner side its game over.
20:27 Perhaps its because i ride motorcycles and I'm very connected to mechanical things. The transmission is a torque converter, and you can feel it, its hard to explain but you need to let it do its thing. Driving slow you have to feel it in the peddle and allow the mechanical nature do its thing. That sounds etherial but the same applies for dual clutch but in a diff way. They operate uniquely and you need to adapt to them. Not the other way around. You are the human they are the machine and they don't adapt. Thats your job.
21:10 😑 yea. Have it wrapped in leather. It doesn't bother me but I can see how It would and i get how they SHOULD have color matched. Not sure why. It is curious.
Thanks for the review. I agree wholeheartedly, it is beautiful! The sound of the V8 is amazing.
This is the perfect mid-life crisis car!
I absolutely love it!
I love the way you described the vehicle. A true professional job. Your personality comes out (honest words).
Thank you for the most informative LC500 video I have yet seen. I learned so much about the car and now I want one even more!
This car is truly ICONIC! Worth every penny. In 10-20 yrs, these LCs will sell for a small fortune on Barrett Auto Auction.
Only if you don’t drive it and let it sit in the garage. And that is not the car is all about.
@Kevin Glover I've been an investor for years and if you can still put fossil fuels in a vehicle than yes.... reference? look at cars 30 years ago and make a decision... but the decision is how cost affective is it to store a vehicle?? every situation is different!! are you in Wyoming or New York City??? I've lived in both... lol
The best investments are ones you can enjoy and not create a liability.... on a side note.... I've drove over 100 thousand miles in the last 3 years and I've never seen a Lexus LS500 on the road...... but I have seen McClarens and High end Porsches and Ferrraris and Lamborghinis even a Urus... ;-) (I'm out in the western US) So it boils down to personal taste... so I you have an affinity for old corvettes?? then that might be a better investment?? Invest in your passion... and generally others will share it and it will have value in the future.... until we throw our silver in the streets... Ezekial 7:9....
very detailed and expert review especially explaining the motor tech.
I’m so glad he finally, at the end, he told us what he really feels about the car.
I really enjoyed this car review. You cover many aspects that I’m interested in. Well prepared and delivered review.
i like that the touch screen is part of the dash and not growing out of most cars. its like they had left over dashboards and had to figure out how to add the touch screen. nice video
I have been in love with the LC ever since it first came out! I thought the red was the best color, but that orange metallic color looks beautiful! To me, the LC is a Lexus masterpiece!❤️❤️🥰
I want that dark green convertible....
I love it mr nut, this is next level engineering inside & out 🇦🇺
Top of my list ... whenever I win the lottery 😛
One of my favorite cars, LC500 and the LFA. Thank you for the video AMD! 👍
I love this. I drooled over video upon video until I finally broke down and had to by one. I absolutely Love it. I highly recommend if you are thinking about buying one, just do it. There are not a lot of modifications for this car (yet), but it doesn't need them. It is so much fun to drive even stock that I don't miss the capabilities this car could have had.
I love the chapters that you added. Hope to see that with all of your videos!
Love the car and your review. Such a beautiful Lexus!
Great video as usual
Love your show and this review. I have a LC 500 and I so happy you did this review.
I liked this car before your review, now I love it and am going to buy one.
Thank you for doing this review on the LC500 in detail.
Great review detail very nice ride 👍🏿
Just purchased my 2024 Bespoke build LC Coupe. Upgraded with wireless Apple car play, front & 360 degrees cameras, touchscreen & other upgrades. Lexus made a great car even greater. For those in the know, this is the best car on the road. The engineering is amazing. People say Corvettes are faster but Corvettes are a different animal. The LC is a grand tourer & it’s very rare.
There were almost 58,000 c8 corvettes produced in 2023. They are a dime a dozen. Only about 1,300 LC’s were made. Much more exclusive. I prefer to be different & not follow the crowd. This will be my forever car
I often think these will eventually be realised for what they are, and will in turn acquire the cachet the LFA took on. Just washed mine and damn it does look good on the drive! The great thing is, unlike so many other high-end cars, this will only need to visit the dealer for routine servicing.
Facts just basic maintenance and your golden
I’m in the research phase of potentially buying an LC500 and this is the most comprehensive & informative review I’ve seen. Much appreciated!
Your knowledge and passion on this topic really shows.
Thanks again!
Have you seen RevLexus on RUclips?
I love your reviews. So spot on!
Gorgeous car inside and out. Thought my Lexus was in good shape but that LC's interior here just looks super premium... except that steering column cover lol.
That car is definitely going to double in value! I think there so cheap right now because there’s not really a market for a big coupe. If you think about it the only people who might buy an lc500 are usually older and retired. That is a criminally under rated car and I think it will definitely see some appreciation from the car community in the future.
It could triple in value and I wouldn’t touch it with a 10ft pole cuz it’s so ugly it makes me wanna puke
@@dailyrandom5308…… says the guy that probably drives a Kia & lives at home with his mom 😂
@@robertblaney5033 are you judging by ur own situation?
Excellent review. You speak from the heart. Please please do a review of the RCF.
I enjoyed your review, hope you get one. I was smiling along with you while you drove it.
Awesome presentation with knowledge and style!
My dream car, thank you for making this video. Today I saw it pull up next to me on my way home from work
I think this will become a collector's item especially the V8 non hybrid version
What a machine! I was beginning to think this was 2 x A25A engines on a shared crank, until you got to the oil pumps and coolant system 😂. Great review AMD, thanks.
Very unique vehicle.
When you see it on the road it'll never be mistaken for anything else.
Great review; wowderful review. Thanks.
love the new shop... Looks top notch!
Thank you my friend for the great video. So beautiful car
Still waiting for mine ordered it may last year! Driven and owned many prestige brands over the years, but this car puts a constant smile on your face. I hope I see it before Christmas this year.
Where is this car built
@@ceciliaabdalla4954
The LC is built in Japan Toyota plant Motomachi, same factory as Legendary LFA. Built by Tekumi Engineers, Master Craftsman.
Really great review I thoroughly enjoyed it, could you perhaps do a review of the RC-F ?
Great video and great color. I saw one with this color and black rims and it looked spectacular.
For a moment there while you were under the hood, the car looked huge pictorially while you spilled the huge numbers about it and told to myself that you were actually standing and the car dwarfing you. Now I see the real size. It's a dynamic force powered machine... This car is just amazing like the video 📸 itself! Cheer's to you and all the car care nut guys all over the world!!!!
Very very nice 😊 great video 👍🏽 love the car!!!
Future classic. A shame that V8 didn’t go into the LS.
Agree
Love this video and the very informative IS video from back in Jan 2022. Hope you're able to get an IS 500 FSP soon to review.
I’m soo sick of turbocharged engines that are sooo stressed out and won’t last long !!! I
Plan on keeping my LC 500 for many years, thank you for a wonderful video and I’m glad you have our backs as a technician like I was but only heavy diesel engines .
It is an amazing car. Definitely my favorite Lexus still made. My favorite of all time though is the LFA.
Beautiful car. Thank you AMD.
Gorgeous car, amazing quality. Thank you AMD for covering it. Could you please give us a similar video on the RC 350?
I think they should give you this car, because you gave it such a good review👍
Hi can you review lc500h? I have one and love your channel and content! Very much love your hybrid fan filter maintenance tips and other fixes as well! Thanks for bringing Toyota master tech tips to us!
I own a 2021 LC500 convertible. It is a fantastic vehicle! I've owned other high end vehicles from Aston Martin, BWM, Jaguar, MB,etc. and this one is the best one of the bunch. My ONLY complaint would be the overall size and weight. If it were 20% smaller and lighter, it would be perfect!!!
Nice. But the proportion will be a little too small for a GT. This is not a 911 competitor, more like a Aston Marten GT competitor, you agree?
Turbo it
Who the hell wants a small GT with no presence
The dynamic handling pack is lighter and the 4ws makes it more nimble around the corner. But you lose the open air experience and sound of the exhaust note you enjoy in the convertible
@@organicvids You swine, turboing this NA beauty would be a crime. Get an M5, that has a twin turbo V8 if you want power.
Gosh, I wanted to say, you said you love this car so many times, we must ask Toyota to give you one.
Now, I hear you want to buy one for yourself ☺
It's absolutely beautiful. ☺
Great review!
Can't wait for mine. Coming in two weeks!!!
11:20 Hey AMD! Carbon fiber reinforced plastic is a generic term for all carbon fiber composites. Carbon fiber composites are made of two components, the carbon fiber and the resin (plastic) matrix. The carbon fiber they used here is more specifically known as discontinuous carbon fiber reinforced plastic because it uses discontinuous (chopped) tows of carbon fiber instead of continuous tows like you see with "twill" weave. It is every bit as strong as continuous carbon fiber, but it enables easier manufacturing as well as more complex geometry. It's not a knock off of carbon fiber at all! 😄
When you finish your garage and get onto 1M subscribers it will be the right time to get one of these for yourself. I wish you all the best and soo to get there 🚗🏁👍
The LC is quite simply THE BEST Lexus available to date. Look at it. It’s pretty outside, pretty inside, the interior is absolutely stunning, comfort is sublime, the v8 sounds fantastic, the transmission crackles upon shifts, and the ride quality is great plus bulletproof reliability
The LC overall is 🥹🥹🤩🤩😍😍
The LS500 is a whole different type of wonderful, both of these in the garage is perfection
@@ozarkliving7263 I kind of prefer the LC to the LS. The LC I think has an even nicer interior and I much prefer the v8 to the turbo v6
nice to see you not arbitrarily bashing Lexus for once
@@vsrap71 there are Lexus models I am very impressed with. The LC is500 RC F GX460 are my current favorite Lexus models
The ES LS UX NX LX RX ehh not so much…
You actually thought I hate Lexus period altogether.
@@ozarkliving7263 Only LS I want is a 2006 LS430. Reminds me in a lot of ways of the LC500. Engineering and luxury with priority on build quality over needless amenities. I feel like the LS430 might be the best car ever made considering all factors.
I’ve been looking at this car since it was released. I and my Wife love this car and plan to get a used one after the kids go off to college. I currently have an ISF and have been in a 2020 version of the LC500 and was completely in love with it. Dream car that will become reality in about three years. You have done an excellent job describing every inch of it. It is an amazing concept car brought to reality.
U and I are in same boat my friend LOL
Remember me when you sell your ISF please I will buy it
Patience is key the day will come 👌🏼
That's the red car parked with your hybrid Camry that I saw behind you in a previous video. Does it have adequate head room? You looked like you couldn't sit straight up in it. Great video and great final verdict. Yes, get that for Mrs CCN!
I love it, this is my dream car.
LC500 was on my list with the C7 Vette, C63 Merc but ended up with the 2020 Lexus RCF (Same engine as LC500 to my knowledge) and have not been disappointed
I love my C7 but there are a couple of sweet Lexus coupes’ that intrigue me
Very nice 👍🏻 good luck 🍀 on your Lexus beautiful car
Beautiful car and anything from Lexus I love!
Love your video
I’m lucky I own one, it’s one of only two in my country. Same trim and specs as this one but black interior. The infra red doesn’t do this car justice in this lighting
I think that’s the orange color that AMD is reviewing??
I saw a baby LC500 in the IS300h F Sport with the interior detail and ludicrous gauge cluster. Got one with zero regrets, it is the best used car under 18 grand, period.
Great video
This is not my dream car this is a car that o want when I'm awake and when I will have a bit more money love ur videos
I can’t get enough of the interior!
The interior is literally gorgeous!! The exterior looks beautiful but the interior is far above the rim.
Just bought one last week. Can’t wait🏖️
I drove one at a Lexus Experience on the track at Laguna Seca. For such a heavy car, it feels agile, sure footed and off course fast.
This is actually my next car (don't like finance so still saving). So i've seen alot of reviews. I have to commend you on your review of the LC.
Learned alot of facts and details ... but ... for sure your passion for cars comes through. Well filmed and presented. ......................................... Subd
How much a month for insurance?
@@ceciliaabdalla4954 ☹
The caramel interior is so good, I can taste it.
I just found out about the existence of this car this week, but it has sparked a desire in me I haven't felt before for a car. 2024 model will be coming out with a touchscreen. I'm really tempted to put together some money for one.
It’s good to see a good enthusiast man happy in his chosen career.
Really nice car! . Only LFA can outshine it. One of the best of Lexus
I've owned just a few performance cars in my time. Starting with a '70 GT6 early on in my younger years and then much later a '72 Pantera, '70 Corvette LT1, '03 BMW M3, '04 Viper, '05 Viper (still have and still the most ferocious). All of them wonderful cars in their own right but my '21 LC 500 Inspiration Series Blue convertible is my favorite. Everything about it, and I mean everything, is absolutely impeccable.