Lexus is for people who can't afford Mercedes but want to feel like they're driving luxury while paying extra for a vehicle thats half a decade behind the Toyota origin model. Facts.
8:05 I for one really like the analog clock. It's done in Mercedes, Bentley and Rolls Royce cars as well. It's a classy touch that can actually fit into the dashboard design real well, like in the LS500
Probably the same reason my dad and brother look down on the brand as “overpriced Toyota’s” not that either of them pay much attention to any of these quality cars
It does have a reputation and a good one. Just not one for high end luxury sports cars. They made 500 LFAs a decade ago. Not enough to change anyone's perception of the company as a whole. They have never made a sports car in the vein of a 911. Even their fast ones have been more luxury than sports. Which is fine. Lexus is all about comfy and reliable. They are great cars. But don't act offended when nobody treats them like Porsche. Completely different market.
@@boss4330 that's the stupidest statement I've read here. Overengineered to the point of such low tolerances added with cheap plastic parts equaling a grand total of a worthless terribly put together car. Handle well when they're not breaking down all the time. Lexus all the way.
@@boss4330 too bad teh GTIs are made in Mexico. but maybe they are made better than Detroit would do. who knows man. i just wish they were more reliable so i can easily get one in the spring.
@@kristians2704 Untrue. The only reason not many people aren’t buying more Lexus cars is because they just aren’t cool or relevant in the general public, the kind of thing your grandma owns. A truly underrated brand. By the way Lexus being average on a popularity and relevancy level, I can agree. But basically everything else is almost unrivaled.
@@echleonvfxamv4278 most of their cars are outdated and need redesigns - the RX, GX, LX, IS, RC. Also, a lot of them just use FWD based platforms from Toyotas and old N/A Toyota engines.
Lmao EXACTLY and he was underestimating Lexus So much, and it seemed like he was tryijg to say that its not that sporty of a company but doesent realize that they made one of the most exclusive and amazing cars in history the Lexus LFA
Actually, “movie” means ‘moving image’ whether it be a video, film(which is also a video) or gif or startup graphics Technically speaking, he’s not wrong. At all!
i saw one in a parking lot and i literally could not stop looking at it. u have to see it in person. the light green metallic color also made it extra nice.
@@mirkomarjanovic3234 I have the mouse one and you're right. Not bad when you get used to it but wheel would definitely be much better than a mouse or touchpad
For a guy that makes his living reviewing quirks and features, I’m surprised how sarcastic you were when reviewing the craftsmanship on display here. I’m not a hardcore Lexus guy, however I couldn’t help but notice your unapologetic bias toward this brand during this review. In comparison, when you review Cadillacs you never harp on their old stereotypes as hard.
@@THuang-lt1ob he has been doing it for a living for quite a long time now AFAIK. But yeah this is one of his poorest videos so far. Lexus has some of the best built cars in the world. This engine is in quite a few Lexi/lexus' and his whole thing lexus isn't comparable to BMW or Mercedes is completely ignorant IMO.
@@MustafaKhan-hg8lu yeah, the Doug score is truthfully where it stands in the entire world of all cars ever made. The review is how it feels and what you get for your money and connections to the brand and public perception and how fun it is.
No, you just don't understand how the scoring scale works... A 5 is average not a 7. And it damn near topped the charts, so what the hell are you even talking about???
5 years owner of an LC500, with 140k km ODO. A daily driver, long distance trips (1000+km). A true Grand Tuourer through and through. No major maintainince issues so far. After 5 yrears, I'm still waking up early in the morning to have an extra time driving my LC500 before work! No regrets!
I'm critical of the looks, that's what gets me interested initially. it is a handsome guy & quality is usually good too. but competition amoung sports cars is stiff . but that's what will give us consumers a better product.
Full disclosure. I’ve owned two LCs in the past three years and chose it because it is a superior GT, delivers a very satisfying driving experience and is a screaming value. It doesn’t disappoint. And the induction sound and exhaust note are completely addictive.
Seriously. You want your GT to be able to take you across entire countries and not breakdown halfway through hours away from the nearest BMW or Mercedes dealership.
This car actually emulates the McLaren SLR over a decade ago with more luxurious amenities than the SLR had. It sounds just as good as the SLR tbh. When the SLR first came out people used to compare it to an Enzo, Ford GT and Carrera GT but that was not the point. The car is a GT to cruise long distances in comfort and have supercar performance on demand. This applies to the LC 500 as well.
@@jmoney7289 Yes a lot of people think it's a Merc but the final assembly is at McLaren. Even seen the chassis plate that says it on the SLR. _McLaren SLR_ is just a shorter way of calling it. ;)
Honestly I’d rather have the luxury. I’ll never drive on a track and it’s more than fast enough in a straight line. I’m certainly one of the people that’s wants more luxury in a sports car. I’d LOVE this car. The interior is one of the best I’ve ever seen
Alex Russett. Aren’t GT’s supposed to have luxury in them? And this one definitely does, the Aston Martin DB11 has more luxury! I mean, look at this (don’t forget to put in earphones/headphones): ruclips.net/video/xG3pZDxeJEk/видео.html
I'm sorry the Aston DB11 isn't as luxurious or detailed as this LC 500. I have checked both out in various comparisons and the Lexus is definitely the winner. The only car i'll say with a better interior is the new 2018 Bentley continental GT but that car is more than double the cost of the LC.
All my grandparents are in thier 70s. How the fuck I'm only one year older than Doug with a 65 year old mother and my parents are in thier early 50s? Haha
If you look at the difference it's obvious. The clock on those cars fit with the design and are in a good place but on here the clock is offset and breaks up the design of the interior.
Evan Dickerson Oh yeah he totally doesn’t like Japanese cars even though he thinks this car is absolutely worth what they are asking. Listen to yourself you clown
Having just bought one of these this past week and experiencing it for the first time yesterday, I have to say I'm wildly impressed with it (and I'm a current Toyota/Lexus owner). The LC500 really is a 'have your cake and eat it too' combination of practical, reliable, and sporty that is hard to achieve. The materials are absolutely sensational, meaning possibly the best I've ever experienced in my life...and worthy of great mention. Although it's not going to top any single category, I agree with Doug that the overall combination of attributes puts it in a very special class. Amazing car and truly impressive engineering!
It’s just a Lexus I don’t understand when they say bullshit like this. Lexus IS such a high quality brand and I’ve owned so many Lexus vehicles. There fit and finish is so good and there attention to detail is remarkable. Why don’t u explain why Mercedes had to purchase a couple Ls400 to figure out why it was so good. It’s just a Lexus my ass. Lexus schools the car world.
I agree. I buy a Lexus because I want a luxury car that is beautiful, easy to live with, and reliable. I don't want a money pit over-engineered European car that is designed to force you into their dealership and is plagued with electrical problems. And of course, a German car fanboy will argue "well if you can afford a Mercedes or BMW, you can afford the repairs." Yeah that's not the point. You think I have nothing better to do with my time to constantly spend it in the dealership because the stupid car can't go 6 months without an issue? No thanks. I am an engineer, and I spend my money on quality. Not on a badge just because FU I need the status symbol.
Juan Zingarello well said ,that’s what Lexus IS all about. Its a luxury car that’s easy to live with and these cars perform so well and the fit and finish is excellent, yes Lexus made some mistakes but what car company hasn’t. Lexus’s goal is to build a luxury car that’s well made and reliable, which is why they don’t dump all that insane Hp. I’ve owned many Lexus vehicles u get just as much attention as you do in a German car and actually sometimes you get even more attention in a Lexus. These cars are also so reliable and drives extraordinary well. The performance that Lexus vehicles give you is nothing to argue with either. These testers seriously need to get there facts straight. I’m pretty sure Lexus can throw a thousand hp in there car if they wanted to but they chose not too. The company chose to put there focus on other things. Hence why they have the best interiors and in my opinion the best quality and looks. They didn’t just focus on power and numbers. When they wanted to prove there point they built the LFA👌
"I'm on the highway, cruising at a speed I won't say..." He's going 53 in a 70. Also, don't hate on the clock. Watches and automotive analog clocks are basically man jewelry now, and say what you want, but they look good and this one fits the car.
Agreed, but I personally think they could've placed it better. Perhaps somewhere in the dash where it'd be surrounded by leather and not right beside the screen.
Ezz Eldin new engine control module, master brake cylinder, timing chain and chain guide, multiple O2 sensors are just some of the issues! Amazing vehicle when working but hell when something goes wrong
@@chezikmusic any luxury car would be amazing if it was working..... I'm just proud that there are people who won't make stupid arguments just because they own the car debated
Lexus knows how to make a safe, sexy and high quality car. I am not personally a Lexus fan but this car makes me edge further towards being one. Good job Lexus.
To be fair, a basic Ford F-250 super duty is going for 100k msrp these days. 100k for a reliable hand crafted luxury sports car with all the creature comforts and top of the line build materials doesn't seem too ridiculous@walidzein1
I live less than 30 minutes from where he filmed. The speed limit in that area (I-95 North in East Haven and Branford, Connecticut) is 50mph and turns to 65mph later.
I’m sorry but that shot from the low front end of this car was simply beautiful @10:40 Lexus not only outdid themselves with the design of this coupe but they just raised the bar significantly within the under 100k sports segment. 10/10 for Japan on this one.
saw this car in a parking lot and could not stop looking at it. it was a light green metallic color. really nice design. i was blown away for sure. it stands out but in a luxurious way, not flashy.
@@johnsurs22 no it wasn't that dark of a green. maybe it was a silver tone but i remember it had subtle green in it. so many cars are silver and this seemed unique.
ThatYellowPokemon - I think I detected his tone as “only” as in that what many people think of when they think Lexus when compared to aspirational brands, but I don’t think that’s how Doug views the Lexus brand.
doug is right, here in my country they think lexus is a stupid chinese car i swear they dont even know the badge or the emblem of it same for acura they love honda but they dont know wut acura is same with nissan they know it they dont know infiniti same hyundai they dont know equus orr genesis but they know rolls royce they know maybach and bentley and they think they r better than japanese cars for god sake
They are extremely reliable though, I’ve bought 3 with 100-120k and driven them all past 230k without ANY repairs other than tires, brakes etc. I have a friend who bought a new challenger and he’s had more problems within the first 40k Miles than I’ve had between all 3 of my Lexus with 5-6 times the miles
A 10 must be LFA. This is not even close. Yes it looks good,like a concept car you only can see at autoshow but that's all, nothing striking rememberable like LFA triple exhausts or 991 turbo " ducktail "
This car isnt really worth a 100k, there are way faster and more exotic cars than this thing. Plus, people will genuinely give more presence to a exotic car manufacturer name, where as this is a Lexus, which to a lot of people already sounds bad. Sure its not a bad car but there are a lot of better cars out there for a 100.000$
Fun fact: The LC comes in a structural blue color. This paint job has absolutely no blue pigmentation in it. You know how when light hits a prism you can see multiple colors? That’s what they did with structural blue. In the paint, they used materials of the blue pigmentation which have no color but not the pigmentation itself. So the car is actually a clear color but because of the way the light hits the car and the material used in the paint, we perceive it as the structural blue.
There is no pigment in the paint, blue or not, or is there? If we widen the interpretation of what a pigment is, only slightly, what Lexus does is create a very special exclusive blue pigment. That is not a criticism of their efforts. I would love to see a Structural Red. "A pigment is a material that changes the color of reflected or transmitted light as the result of wavelength-selective absorption." This is how humans see any and all color, what is absorbed at our eyes. Most if not all insect coloration comes from microscopic structure. This is exactly what happens when the 2 non-blue core components in this finish (aluminum and zinc sulfide) combine in their "pigment" creation process. It's like the ultimate Candy Apple Blue when "painted" on to the car. It can be seen even in very low light levels because it reflects light so well.
Dude this is literally one of my favorite cars because it’s luxurious, fast, sounds amazing, looks incredibly exclusive and classy and not too flamboyant, and also I’ve only seen one twice in my entire life. The rarity of this car makes it so much cooler to me, because like people aren’t gonna immediately understand what it is like they would a Jaguar or a Lamborghini or Ferrari. Like you could park this somewhere to go pickup food and not have twenty photos taken of it
Automakers DID master infotainment interfaces years ago. It was called a volume knob and tuning knob....the HVAC system used a temperature knob and a fan knob. It was amazing. You could change channels, set the climate control and turn up the volume ALL WITHOUT taking your eyes off the road.
Still seems too complicated...whats so hard about a simple control. Lets not overthink the issue. Need to turn the heat up...well we could do voice command (that usually doesn't work), make a menu with prompts on a touchscreen.....orrr use a knob, button or slider. Plus could you imagine having the stereo cranked and yelling to have it turn down?
austinstrunk How would you "have a knob" for everything you can control though? We'd end up with one of those 90s hifi radios with a hundred and one buttons on the dashboard. Cars aren't just fm/am radio and air conditioning anymore, buttons and knobs just aren't enough anymore.
Bruno Hahmann You can associate luxury with build quality. As an example, if something is handmade like higher end cars. The build quality and luxurious characteristics go hand in hand. You can't have shit quality with luxury, well you can but it would just be a shit car all together. You can have good build quality without luxury but it would be worth the money.
Not exactly. I'd say it's more that you need to have a good build quality for a truly luxury product. But you don't need luxury product to have a good build quality, just tight margins on the fabrication process and quality control, the latter which japanese companies invested heavily when bringing their products to the west.
Love coming back to see what Doug thought back in the day. Finally got my LC500 after 6 years of being patient 🙏🏼 Dream spec: 2019 Inspiration Series, Flare Yellow w/ bespoke white yellow interior and performance package
LFA is shit actually its kind of Overrated and it is certainly a failure, atleast some people says it... And i gotta agree with them... Good sounding car ever? No. The exhaust system has been tuned so that it creates this unique exhaust note to it, making the overall V10 sound to be some kind of artificial, i prefer pure raw V12 sounds like in Zondas and others heck even the Carrera GT is prolly better sounding wise
@@RizLazey to u it might be shit but for some of us ( like me ) the LFA is one of the greatest Japanese cars produced , along with the gtr , supra , Evo, WRX , MR2, rx-7, miata's ,etc....
It sounds more like a ford than chevy. Holy shit, almost like a v8 version of the v10 that went in the gallardo. Agree with art vandelay that it is almost gt350r like but not as high of a redline.
"Toyota doesn't want to RIP off consumers by charging 10k for badging"? Really? Lexus ES vs Toyota Camry. Which is cheaper? "Snobbery"? Have you ever met a Lexus owner? Worse yet, have you ever seen a Lexus driver on the road? "Turn signals? What are those?" Speed limits are another issue all together. Either the driver is going 45mph in a 65 or 100 in a 45. Lexus drivers are almost more pretentious and snobby than BMW and Mercedes drivers.
I was so into bmw that never thought I'd love any other car, but now, gosh, I only love the LC 500, I'd get this as an every day car, weekend toy and everything, just perfect
This car is gorgeous in person. I saw my first one in a neighboring lane today and it has immense road presence. Very sleek and distinct looking, while remaining a timeless shape.
I dont know why this guy is so surprised by Lexus interior quality, they have literally been making better quality interiors than the germans for years
It's an uber luxurious GT car ... for 100 grand. GT cars are usually way more expensive than that. That interior is truly special. This isn't a 911 competitor. It is an Aston Martin competitor for way less money.
The Vantage is only 80k more. Not saying its a value deal, but it is a much better drivers car and MUCH better looking. Somehow, this car's design, although not bad looking, doesn't seem to have any emotion or passion to it. When you compare it to a Vantage, it seems like the design was computer generated whereas the Vantage's feels sculpted by hand.
Yeah but the reliability is crap. Lexus is as reliable as Toyota and with the luxury of the other players. It's the perfect car. I wish I had the money for one.
I wonder when Doug will ever get used to how competent Toyota is. They have the LFA. They build racecars. They can build anything and dominate that class of car. Why would this LC 500 surprise him so much?
@@Cryster99 *WASN'T You and Doug are living in the past. You two are stuck in the '90s. Even back then, the SC300 and SC400 existed. But it's now 2019 and the Lexus brand of Toyota has had many very competent sporty vehicles for half its existence easily. Many were coupes. And even as of late, they have some hyper-competent cars that car enthusiasts have been aware of. No different than Cadillac that used to only have sleepers like Eldorado, Seville, Deville, etc. That was then. It's been changed for a while now.
They HAD the LFA. Lasted a whopping 1.5yrs and they couldn't afford to make it affordable and accessible to anybody who could afford an entry level or even a mid-level Ferrari or an Audi R8/Lambo Huracan.
ESFitnessSavage lol they’ve always known they’d lose money on the LFA, hence the limited production. They didn’t stop making it because they couldn’t “afford” it. More of a statement than trying to take over the supercar segment, at least IMO.
Pollo Frito I think everyone and their grandmother knows the competency of Toyota but I would agree that he thinks Lexus is still the boring and safe luxury car that old people drive. Just like I’ve been brainwashed into thinking Mercedes-Benz and BMW have terrible reliability lol But seriously, how can anyone look at this car and think ever associate Lexus with BORING? Sure, looks are subjective but damn, this is a stunning car in my opinion.
It find it utterly fascinating that people buy into the branding of "aspirational" brands like Mercedes and BMW and continue to judge cars like Lexus' given their incredible track record of quality and reliability. How many times have you heard people complaining about getting their "high end" european cars repaired for a ridiculous prices. How many BMWs and Mercedes are still driving around with 500k kms on the clock. As someone whos owned cars from all three manufacturers, Lexus is the only brand that never let me down.
same thing happened to me. it was parked away from other cars and i could not stop looking at it. the front, the side, headlights, tail lights...........
That 6/10 for value is pretty biased. So you're saying you would give it an 8 or higher if it had a Mercedes badge on it? C'mon man! Think positive. That badge brags reliability. A Mercedes will start having problems after half a year.
Estevan Rodriguez Just because they came out with a great car doesnt change the fact that they have made some bad mechanical components in other cars. He is just making us aware of that.
Do not understand why you use the name Lexus like it's less than. When I think of Lexus I think of the absolute best car brand in history. That is far fetched but not when you are thinking of the best of both worlds. Reliability and quality.
They literally haven't made one unreliable model in their entire history. The IS250 is probably the least reliable and even those I see with over 200k often
Its almost 2022,if it apeared now as new,everybody would say,how futuristic is this car,but it is 4 year old already this car will stay modern even in 10 years
Why can’t a Lexus cost $100,000+ ???!! LMAO ...”its only a Lexus”....really Doug? Lol. So in your view only Germans can make or have cars that can rightfully cost that much money and command respect? You have one seriously wrong perspective and seem to have no clue what you’re talking about. Lexus can be understood as the Mercedes-Benz equivalent from Japan. While Lexus does not make the kind of sports cars or as many models of true performance based sedans and coupes like Mercedes-Benz, Lexus really is a top notch luxury brand that competes with the big three German brands in the high-end luxury segment. It really is the Mercedes-Benz equivalent from the Japanese automakers (with the other two big Japanese luxury brands being Acura and Infiniti). You need to give this brand a lot more respect that it rightfully deserves.
Pierce Pickrell where and how did you bring in politics? Did you even read or understand what I wrote lol? Because if you did, you wouldn’t comment what you wrote in reply to me. Try reading a viewer comment before replying to it next time.
It's just a Lexus?? What? Lost some respct for your opinion, thats absurd. Lexus is a very well respected luxury brand. Its not a Hyundai, its a LEXUS!! Please.
Don't underestimate Hyundai too much. Genesis is following in the footsteps of Lexus. Granted they are a few steps behind but they certainly seem to be using Lexus model for success as their own like they used Toyotas for Hyundai.
What are you talking about they've been saying it only for the past 2 or 3 years. BMW M, Audi and Mercedes AMG have all switched from N/A V8 to turbo v6 and v8 variants to save on fuel. They made a mistake since petrol prices (although high) did not continue to rise but stabilised. As for emissions.. I won't even go there as this is a stupid reason to ban V8s. Hats of to Lexus for not succumbing to pressure and remaining true to themselves.
Lexus old slogan was, "The relentless pursuit of perfection." I think Lexus achived its goal. It is Perfection! Also, Doug claims it has a rough ride. There are 3 ride sertings. It can ride smooth as butter or the sorty mode like Doug tested it in and ignored the other sertings obviously! The LC500 is the most beautiful car in the market, and probably the best at its price point and class.
People said the same thing when the first LS400 came out in the late 80s and nobody thought a Japanese luxury sedan could never compete with the vaunted names like Mercedes and BMW. They didn't see how Acura blazed the path with the Legend in the mid-80s.
Will 88 quite frankly, I was going to buy a cpo merc s class, I honestly couldn't justify the upgrade when my 2004 ls 430 ul package still competes and still drives like new. Bought a miata for fun and saved the moneh
The car is beautiful, but the biggest selling point of Lexus and Toyota is their reliability and resell value. No other brand comes close in those categories.
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Never been a fan of Lexus personally, but when I saw one of these on the road... I gotta admit it's a GORGEOUS vehicle
I just saw one in the wild for the first time on Sunday- It's been quite a while since a car has given me goosebumps like that.
Saw a grey one, didn't look like anything special.
Same. Two words: Road Presence
You sure it wasn't an RCF? xD jk
It looks great. but its still 100k. sure id buy one if i had a huge amount of money
Doug doesn’t like Lexus cause he sees Lexus’s driving around while he is taking his Range Rover to the service station
No one gets it
Facts
@@courtneyg5496 means the lexus r reliable but the Range Rover is super unreliable
Lexus is for people who can't afford Mercedes but want to feel like they're driving luxury while paying extra for a vehicle thats half a decade behind the Toyota origin model.
Facts.
@@sly9263 yikes. No wonder Lexus is such a small, unsuccessful, unappealing brand. Oh wait.
Doug: "Ah, this car is so comfortable"
Also Doug: "Comfort: 7/10"
7/10 is really good on his scale tbh, that’s compared to 500k luxury cars
TheAmateurLancia seems about right. A 10/10 would be a maybach or like a rolls Royce, this is shit compared to those
@@cooper25ism I agree
@@cooper25ism most minivans are more comfy than those luxury cars.
10/10 is a rolls royce phantom level of comfort
8:05 I for one really like the analog clock. It's done in Mercedes, Bentley and Rolls Royce cars as well. It's a classy touch that can actually fit into the dashboard design real well, like in the LS500
Exactly I hope they never get rid of it, it looks so good
It's just lexus. It's awesome!
Infiniti also does it
Never helped the Maserati Biturbo though.........
And Porsche
Why does Doug talk about Lexus like it has no reputation.
Mirsab Hasan i don’t know. My experience with Lexus is very high quality and high comfort. Even on a ct200h out of 2011 or something
Probably the same reason my dad and brother look down on the brand as “overpriced Toyota’s” not that either of them pay much attention to any of these quality cars
Yeah LFA?
It does have a reputation and a good one. Just not one for high end luxury sports cars. They made 500 LFAs a decade ago. Not enough to change anyone's perception of the company as a whole. They have never made a sports car in the vein of a 911. Even their fast ones have been more luxury than sports. Which is fine. Lexus is all about comfy and reliable. They are great cars. But don't act offended when nobody treats them like Porsche. Completely different market.
Likely because folks from our generation have ridden in plenty of Lexi that were Camrys with leather and a grill. I'm sure they've gotten better
"It's only a Lexus." If this car was German or British, he'd be on his knees licking its tailpipes.
and for good reason. German cars are so much better.
@@boss4330 that's the stupidest statement I've read here. Overengineered to the point of such low tolerances added with cheap plastic parts equaling a grand total of a worthless terribly put together car. Handle well when they're not breaking down all the time. Lexus all the way.
I disagree - he's simply making the point that Lexus is more known for Crossovers and aren't as cool as their German rivals, which is unfortunate
@@boss4330 too bad teh GTIs are made in Mexico. but maybe they are made better than Detroit would do. who knows man. i just wish they were more reliable so i can easily get one in the spring.
@@baldeagle6120 in comparison, Lexus is way more reliable for sure. they are also luxurious.
That's one of the most beautiful interiors for a car
very brown tho
see one in person. the body is perfection.
Cease N4 Its looks orange even
@@infowazz It's terribly awful.
@@crownfedora5355 u bastard
Wtf, Lexus is literally such an amazing luxury brand
nah, they are just average these days. Aside from the LC500 all of their cars are meh.
@@kristians2704 Untrue. The only reason not many people aren’t buying more Lexus cars is because they just aren’t cool or relevant in the general public, the kind of thing your grandma owns. A truly underrated brand. By the way Lexus being average on a popularity and relevancy level, I can agree. But basically everything else is almost unrivaled.
@@echleonvfxamv4278 most of their cars are outdated and need redesigns - the RX, GX, LX, IS, RC. Also, a lot of them just use FWD based platforms from Toyotas and old N/A Toyota engines.
@@kristians2704 bbg
@@echleonvfxamv4278 Many people aren't buying more Lexus...????
Have you seen the sales of the RX??
Doug is the type of guy to call startup graphics "movies"
Martin Smith exactly wtf?😂
Lmao EXACTLY and he was underestimating Lexus So much, and it seemed like he was tryijg to say that its not that sporty of a company but doesent realize that they made one of the most exclusive and amazing cars in history the Lexus LFA
Doug: look a movie!!
Also Doug: hell yeah!
Car: wElCoMe IdIoT
Lmao fr. It saying lexus on the startup is being compaired to a 2 hour movie
Actually, “movie” means ‘moving image’ whether it be a video, film(which is also a video) or gif or startup graphics
Technically speaking, he’s not wrong. At all!
This car is so beautiful my god! What an interior
i saw one in a parking lot and i literally could not stop looking at it. u have to see it in person. the light green metallic color also made it extra nice.
Yeah I love the color
I love my LC500 and the remote touch interface, no more greasy touchscreens, once you get used to it, it's far superior than reaching for a screen.
Yes but swivel wheel is still the best though.
@@mirkomarjanovic3234 I have the mouse one and you're right. Not bad when you get used to it but wheel would definitely be much better than a mouse or touchpad
Big flexing, I drive a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan with 160k miles. 😂
@Woodrow Augustus Rogers my other driver is a F250, with 400k
That’s what I love about my bmw too
For a guy that makes his living reviewing quirks and features, I’m surprised how sarcastic you were when reviewing the craftsmanship on display here. I’m not a hardcore Lexus guy, however I couldn’t help but notice your unapologetic bias toward this brand during this review. In comparison, when you review Cadillacs you never harp on their old stereotypes as hard.
He doesn't make his living reviewing cars. Check his previous videos - he said that this is just a hobby.
@@KY77779 They might be too old. he may be doing it full time now
@@THuang-lt1ob he has been doing it for a living for quite a long time now AFAIK.
But yeah this is one of his poorest videos so far. Lexus has some of the best built cars in the world. This engine is in quite a few Lexi/lexus' and his whole thing lexus isn't comparable to BMW or Mercedes is completely ignorant IMO.
He gave it the first ever 10/10 for quality, what more could you want?
He seems to shit on cadillacs slightly less, if it’s not German or British than Doug probably won’t acknowledge a car’s greatness
Why is he talking about lexus like suzuki lol
Suzuki is a beast in India.
Ryan Ward lmao
Ryan Ward lol
Ryan Ward 😂
@Ryan Ward hahahahahahahahaha
Most of this guy’s Doug Scores seem to totally contradict his entire review.
His reviews bring up more of the highlights and flaws he sees in the car. The dougscore us more of an "objective" comparison to other cars.
@@MustafaKhan-hg8lu yeah, the Doug score is truthfully where it stands in the entire world of all cars ever made. The review is how it feels and what you get for your money and connections to the brand and public perception and how fun it is.
No, you just don't understand how the scoring scale works... A 5 is average not a 7. And it damn near topped the charts, so what the hell are you even talking about???
Doug the type of guy to lick his finger when he needs to turn the page on his iPad
Robert Romi underrated comment
Robert Romi I like this one
Das funy
hes also the type of guy to lick his finger and hold on to the grab handles just because theyre there
me va faaaaaaaan
5 years owner of an LC500, with 140k km ODO. A daily driver, long distance trips (1000+km). A true Grand Tuourer through and through. No major maintainince issues so far.
After 5 yrears, I'm still waking up early in the morning to have an extra time driving my LC500 before work! No regrets!
Doug is the type of guy to sit on a toilet with the lid up and call it "sport mode"
Robinn Sleebz.... W
Here's your LIKE!!
💀💀💀
I'm dead
He killin me
This car is stunning. I'd give the appearance score a 10/10
Lord Enki reliability: easy 10/10
Lord Enki yepp me too
I'm critical of the looks, that's what gets me interested initially. it is a handsome guy & quality is usually good too. but competition amoung sports cars is stiff . but that's what will give us consumers a better product.
I've seen a blue one in person. Definitely a sexy T H I C C 10/10 in design.
HELL YEAH.
"It gets a 6 out of 10, just Because its a Lexus" Hey thats racist.
If he is not a lexus then he is not racist
because its a lexus it got 10/10 quality
Thats BRANDist
@unrepeatable raddish the lc 500 is boring? idk what is exciting for you then. a 9 second drag car?
Racism dosn't apply to machines. However in future who knows when AI bots walking round with their own feelings.
Full disclosure. I’ve owned two LCs in the past three years and chose it because it is a superior GT, delivers a very satisfying driving experience and is a screaming value. It doesn’t disappoint. And the induction sound and exhaust note are completely addictive.
wow man thank you for the full disclosure.
why is he talking as if lexus is a low end brand lol.. Lexus is a beast brand..
MaJoR Because it's not generally known to provide exciting driving dynamics.
Because people care more about the brand than the actual car
@@skopf8116 so true... sadly..
gs f, is f, rc f, LS great sedan with good power, lc , lfa, lc F soon, high performance SUV soon and new ISF soon.
If Lexus were a band, they'd be the Eagles. That's why.
This is what a GT should be. I don't get the trend of hyper-GTs. Big sound, big smooth V8, extremely high quality build.
Seriously. You want your GT to be able to take you across entire countries and not breakdown halfway through hours away from the nearest BMW or Mercedes dealership.
This car actually emulates the McLaren SLR over a decade ago with more luxurious amenities than the SLR had. It sounds just as good as the SLR tbh.
When the SLR first came out people used to compare it to an Enzo, Ford GT and Carrera GT but that was not the point. The car is a GT to cruise long distances in comfort and have supercar performance on demand. This applies to the LC 500 as well.
AG19RDR Mercedes SLR Maclaren* you've probably confused so many people who don't know better
@@jmoney7289 Yes a lot of people think it's a Merc but the final assembly is at McLaren. Even seen the chassis plate that says it on the SLR. _McLaren SLR_ is just a shorter way of calling it. ;)
@@jmoney7289 keyboard expert spotted
Honestly I’d rather have the luxury. I’ll never drive on a track and it’s more than fast enough in a straight line.
I’m certainly one of the people that’s wants more luxury in a sports car. I’d LOVE this car. The interior is one of the best I’ve ever seen
Alex Russett. Aren’t GT’s supposed to have luxury in them? And this one definitely does, the Aston Martin DB11 has more luxury!
I mean, look at this (don’t forget to put in earphones/headphones): ruclips.net/video/xG3pZDxeJEk/видео.html
Alex Russett It makes perfect sense to get a car like this especially if you are in US. The road conditions are bad. The speed limit is low.
Nan Xing I mean, both of those things entirely depend on where in the US you live.
Alex Russett 😂
I'm sorry the Aston DB11 isn't as luxurious or detailed as this LC 500. I have checked both out in various comparisons and the Lexus is definitely the winner. The only car i'll say with a better interior is the new 2018 Bentley continental GT but that car is more than double the cost of the LC.
If someone had shown me this review and told me that it cost 200,000 dollars, I would have absolutely believed him.
well it costs 70,000 now lol. depreciated massively. so much for "200k" lol
@@saberterminal871 are you retarded the car cost around 100k 😂
@@saberterminal871 depends on the market
@@saberterminal871that's pretty standard depreciation
@@saberterminal871 70k 6 years later? so it only lost 30k of its value? thats actually impressive.
Doug is the type of guy to review a car while wearing a bicycle shirt
Lol so true
Paul Bou Jabbour like this video...
That Guy Who Wastes His Life On YT that was the jokes you idiot...
angel you have terrible grammar
He does'nt need Bling Bling!
How is Doug only 29 years old?! He looks like he's in his mid 40's!
John Porter He looks the same from his first appereances i mean he will look like that all the rest of his life
All my grandparents are in thier 70s. How the fuck I'm only one year older than Doug with a 65 year old mother and my parents are in thier early 50s? Haha
Eman 08 I'm 20 with a 57 year old mother.
He looks like Steve Martin in the movie The Jerk who just got enough money to buy everything.
Lmao so meannn
Analog clock in a Lexus = Stupid
Analog clock in a Rolls Royce/Bentley = Classy
Nice!
If you look at the difference it's obvious. The clock on those cars fit with the design and are in a good place but on here the clock is offset and breaks up the design of the interior.
It's becoming clear he doesn't like Japanese cars. Every one I watch he's completely flummoxed by the simplest things.
Evan Dickerson Oh yeah he totally doesn’t like Japanese cars even though he thinks this car is absolutely worth what they are asking. Listen to yourself you clown
He liked the ol Acura Legend
He also calls it a sports car and it's a GT.
Having just bought one of these this past week and experiencing it for the first time yesterday, I have to say I'm wildly impressed with it (and I'm a current Toyota/Lexus owner). The LC500 really is a 'have your cake and eat it too' combination of practical, reliable, and sporty that is hard to achieve. The materials are absolutely sensational, meaning possibly the best I've ever experienced in my life...and worthy of great mention. Although it's not going to top any single category, I agree with Doug that the overall combination of attributes puts it in a very special class. Amazing car and truly impressive engineering!
I would argue it would top interior quality and design in its segment, performance wise maybe not
It’s just a Lexus I don’t understand when they say bullshit like this. Lexus IS such a high quality brand and I’ve owned so many Lexus vehicles. There fit and finish is so good and there attention to detail is remarkable. Why don’t u explain why Mercedes had to purchase a couple Ls400 to figure out why it was so good. It’s just a Lexus my ass. Lexus schools the car world.
Christopher Sangster , so true
Jack Z that’s awesome man, well appreciated those trucks that you own are superb
I agree. I buy a Lexus because I want a luxury car that is beautiful, easy to live with, and reliable. I don't want a money pit over-engineered European car that is designed to force you into their dealership and is plagued with electrical problems. And of course, a German car fanboy will argue "well if you can afford a Mercedes or BMW, you can afford the repairs." Yeah that's not the point. You think I have nothing better to do with my time to constantly spend it in the dealership because the stupid car can't go 6 months without an issue? No thanks. I am an engineer, and I spend my money on quality. Not on a badge just because FU I need the status symbol.
Lexus 👌💪 is the best
Juan Zingarello well said ,that’s what Lexus IS all about. Its a luxury car that’s easy to live with and these cars perform so well and the fit and finish is excellent, yes Lexus made some mistakes but what car company hasn’t. Lexus’s goal is to build a luxury car that’s well made and reliable, which is why they don’t dump all that insane Hp. I’ve owned many Lexus vehicles u get just as much attention as you do in a German car and actually sometimes you get even more attention in a Lexus. These cars are also so reliable and drives extraordinary well. The performance that Lexus vehicles give you is nothing to argue with either. These testers seriously need to get there facts straight. I’m pretty sure Lexus can throw a thousand hp in there car if they wanted to but they chose not too. The company chose to put there focus on other things. Hence why they have the best interiors and in my opinion the best quality and looks. They didn’t just focus on power and numbers. When they wanted to prove there point they built the LFA👌
"I'm on the highway, cruising at a speed I won't say..."
He's going 53 in a 70.
Also, don't hate on the clock. Watches and automotive analog clocks are basically man jewelry now, and say what you want, but they look good and this one fits the car.
Crayton Caswell I LOVE THAT CLOCK
I absolutely agree!!
Agreed, but I personally think they could've placed it better. Perhaps somewhere in the dash where it'd be surrounded by leather and not right beside the screen.
"Seven. Seven miles an hour."
Just said the clock is class and luxury that’s why it’s in the car for that reason
“German cars are the best built” my 2019 BMW X5 is falling apart before my eyes..
My condolences
Finally, someone who doesn't just argue for the sake of argument and tells the truth
I'm sorry for your loss but I highly appreciate your honesty.
Ezz Eldin new engine control module, master brake cylinder, timing chain and chain guide, multiple O2 sensors are just some of the issues! Amazing vehicle when working but hell when something goes wrong
@@chezikmusic any luxury car would be amazing if it was working..... I'm just proud that there are people who won't make stupid arguments just because they own the car debated
Dude just said "I don't need a movie when I start my car"...... yo wth is his problem with Lexus, I mean damn 😅.
He praises it with bmw
When BMW and Lincoln did it, he praised it.
@@bunsenn5064 that's funny because Lincoln is dogshit
Doug the type of guy who bring a coupon on a first date.
Me too, and she married me anyway
Literally and then speak about a five-star restaurant like it's McDonald's
what’s wrong with that
LMMFAO!!!!
That's so funny! Thanks for the giggle!!!
Lexus knows how to make a safe, sexy and high quality car. I am not personally a Lexus fan but this car makes me edge further towards being one.
Good job Lexus.
Lol
So you girl good job(easy gucci P.R.C.)
That interior is absolutely gorgeous, it’s like a vision of the future from the 1960s
Gonna have to disagree with doug on this one . It looks phenomenal, it’s super rare , and it’s reliable as hell
Yea but over a $100k for this car is literally a scam, who cares about reliability when you can afford a $100k car
@@walidzein1 If I had 100k to blow it wouldnt be on a used one
@@walidzein1 You know what other car manufacturers give you for 100k ? Have you ever owned a brand new car around 100k$ ?
To be fair, a basic Ford F-250 super duty is going for 100k msrp these days. 100k for a reliable hand crafted luxury sports car with all the creature comforts and top of the line build materials doesn't seem too ridiculous@walidzein1
"I'm cruising at a speed I won't say..."
55 on a 70 road
I live less than 30 minutes from where he filmed. The speed limit in that area (I-95 North in East Haven and Branford, Connecticut) is 50mph and turns to 65mph later.
Doug on his wedding night ... exploring all his wife's quirks and features before taking her for a drive.
And then giving her a Doug score.
Yes that’s called sex
with one tee shirt or both ??
Or you mean before she takes him for a drive 😏😏😏
@@ojbrah9441 Doug's gearstick approves.
That's the most beautiful interior I have ever seen.
Gregg Alletta What about the 3rd gen Camaro?
It’s really not that great. No padding on the leather and alcantara portions. flimsy plastic buttons from a Lexus is. unsupportive seats etc
Take a look at the new Bentley Continental GT. Now that's truly sexy interior! The entire car is gorgeous anyway.
im sorry for you then
Look ar the s Coupé interior
I’m sorry but that shot from the low front end of this car was simply beautiful @10:40 Lexus not only outdid themselves with the design of this coupe but they just raised the bar significantly within the under 100k sports segment. 10/10 for Japan on this one.
"It feels more like a true sports car than any Lexus I've ever driven" - says a guy who has driven an LFA.
SwapBlogRU he’s god damn moron
One is a sports/ gt car and one is a super car.
If you want quality....anything from Lexus is "Worth It!"
make no mistake
305 Dade County_GrabberBlue Martinez , true
saw this car in a parking lot and could not stop looking at it. it was a light green metallic color. really nice design. i was blown away for sure. it stands out but in a luxurious way, not flashy.
@@infowazz I wonder if you saw one of the new, rare Inspiration models. That Nori Green metallic color is beautiful
@@johnsurs22 no it wasn't that dark of a green. maybe it was a silver tone but i remember it had subtle green in it. so many cars are silver and this seemed unique.
I owned a 2003 LS430 and it was by far the best car I ever owned.
I love analog clock in all luxury cars :D
Me too 😁
Me too
Me too.It just have that classy touch
@@naufalzamri7266
Absolutely!
Digital looks cooler tho
Man when Lexus sets out to make a sports car they nail the exhaust note this and the LFA are damn good
This guy clearly has something against lexus... Hes probably jealous because it never breaks down
Daniel He actually does seem to love cars that would be a nightmare to own (repair wise)
Seemed like a pretty honest breakdown, and I'm a Lexus fanboy.
what are you talking about? he praises the car later
he loves the cars, but he does a bad job expressing it.
Stfu u probably heard a car was a thing the time u posted that comment
That is an absolutely sick looking car and of course because it's Lexus, it'll work like it should and run forever. I want one.
"It's only a Lexus"
Yes, only the MOST reliable brand out there huh. Only a lexus LMAO
ThatYellowPokemon - I think I detected his tone as “only” as in that what many people think of when they think Lexus when compared to aspirational brands, but I don’t think that’s how Doug views the Lexus brand.
doug is right, here in my country they think lexus is a stupid chinese car i swear they dont even know the badge or the emblem of it same for acura they love honda but they dont know wut acura is same with nissan they know it they dont know infiniti same hyundai they dont know equus orr genesis but they know rolls royce they know maybach and bentley and they think they r better than japanese cars for god sake
They are extremely reliable though, I’ve bought 3 with 100-120k and driven them all past 230k without ANY repairs other than tires, brakes etc. I have a friend who bought a new challenger and he’s had more problems within the first 40k Miles than I’ve had between all 3 of my Lexus with 5-6 times the miles
@Mike Besides it's market share in luxury cars, sure?
reliability doesnt make something amazing, its just one factor, so yea, its only a lexus. altho this one is pretty nice looking one
Styling 10/10 not 8! one of the most beautiful cars ever
It is the most beautiful lexus yet
No, its a shitty flop trying to rival the reputation of the LFA.
@@clanker8686 ah yes the LFA a limited numbers supercar double the price of this clearly rivals this luxury grand tourer
A 10 must be LFA. This is not even close. Yes it looks good,like a concept car you only can see at autoshow but that's all, nothing striking rememberable like LFA triple exhausts or 991 turbo " ducktail "
This car isnt really worth a 100k, there are way faster and more exotic cars than this thing. Plus, people will genuinely give more presence to a exotic car manufacturer name, where as this is a Lexus, which to a lot of people already sounds bad. Sure its not a bad car but there are a lot of better cars out there for a 100.000$
Lexus designers are top notch. You won't always get top notch performance, but the build quality of this car is unprecedented.
For daily use, under 500hp is good. Engine will be more reliable.
I rather have a Porsche 911 or BMW M850i for this price but the LC500 isn't bad
@@kristians2704 You can get 911s for 100k? Dang show me.
Doug the type of guy to hold the door when you're 50 feet away
Taylor Maakestad I love this one 😂
i am too.
Lincolnator are you two years old 🤔
SubieFL are you?
Taylor Maakestsd nice one hahahahaha
Fun fact: The LC comes in a structural blue color. This paint job has absolutely no blue pigmentation in it. You know how when light hits a prism you can see multiple colors? That’s what they did with structural blue. In the paint, they used materials of the blue pigmentation which have no color but not the pigmentation itself. So the car is actually a clear color but because of the way the light hits the car and the material used in the paint, we perceive it as the structural blue.
Kyle Whitney cool
ruclips.net/video/3g246c6Bv58/видео.html i just watched this video that explains what they did by coincidence lmao
What's "structural" about it?
There is no pigment in the paint, blue or not, or is there? If we widen the interpretation of what a pigment is, only slightly, what Lexus does is create a very special exclusive blue pigment. That is not a criticism of their efforts. I would love to see a Structural Red. "A pigment is a material that changes the color of reflected or transmitted light as the result of wavelength-selective absorption." This is how humans see any and all color, what is absorbed at our eyes. Most if not all insect coloration comes from microscopic structure. This is exactly what happens when the 2 non-blue core components in this finish (aluminum and zinc sulfide) combine in their "pigment" creation process. It's like the ultimate Candy Apple Blue when "painted" on to the car. It can be seen even in very low light levels because it reflects light so well.
Dude this is literally one of my favorite cars because it’s luxurious, fast, sounds amazing, looks incredibly exclusive and classy and not too flamboyant, and also I’ve only seen one twice in my entire life. The rarity of this car makes it so much cooler to me, because like people aren’t gonna immediately understand what it is like they would a Jaguar or a Lamborghini or Ferrari. Like you could park this somewhere to go pickup food and not have twenty photos taken of it
I saw this car in person, really makes you smile, very nice car.
Doug, the type of guy to comb his hair and end up looking the same.
CLOUD CLOUT this is way funnier than it should be
Best interior I have ever seen in a long time. And the exterior is futuristic. I love it.
Mihai Petre it looks like the 2018 prius and a high end sports car were combined
That is the most amazing interior I've ever seen, I've found my dream car
Automakers DID master infotainment interfaces years ago. It was called a volume knob and tuning knob....the HVAC system used a temperature knob and a fan knob. It was amazing. You could change channels, set the climate control and turn up the volume ALL WITHOUT taking your eyes off the road.
austinstrunk Yes. This.
austinstrunk To be fair, nowadays they are doing things on infotainment screens that people didn't even dream of years ago.
Still seems too complicated...whats so hard about a simple control. Lets not overthink the issue. Need to turn the heat up...well we could do voice command (that usually doesn't work), make a menu with prompts on a touchscreen.....orrr use a knob, button or slider. Plus could you imagine having the stereo cranked and yelling to have it turn down?
austinstrunk but it cant do more which the modern infotainment system does.
austinstrunk How would you "have a knob" for everything you can control though? We'd end up with one of those 90s hifi radios with a hundred and one buttons on the dashboard. Cars aren't just fm/am radio and air conditioning anymore, buttons and knobs just aren't enough anymore.
Someone buy this man a Lexus volume knob
I like knobs....
Marcus L Japanese has the best build, that is a FACT, see how long they last and hold value. German well build is a MYTH, and the past.
It's a Lexus, what's so surprising about it being built well?????
Mark S lol are you high?? European luxury is way beyond Japan. Let's see how well this car would compare to a Rolls Royce. From UK.
Hayden Briggs where did you get luxury from, guy is talking about build quality lol
Bruno Hahmann You can associate luxury with build quality. As an example, if something is handmade like higher end cars. The build quality and luxurious characteristics go hand in hand. You can't have shit quality with luxury, well you can but it would just be a shit car all together. You can have good build quality without luxury but it would be worth the money.
Not exactly.
I'd say it's more that you need to have a good build quality for a truly luxury product. But you don't need luxury product to have a good build quality, just tight margins on the fabrication process and quality control, the latter which japanese companies invested heavily when bringing their products to the west.
Bruno Hahmann that's what I said. You can't have one without the other. But you could have build quality over luxury.
Love coming back to see what Doug thought back in the day. Finally got my LC500 after 6 years of being patient 🙏🏼
Dream spec: 2019 Inspiration Series, Flare Yellow w/ bespoke white yellow interior and performance package
Can't afford one so I named my daughter Alexis
My name is a also alexus
Wavy af 🌊
I know someone who named their daughter Lexus. They call her Lexy, though. Lol!
There was a porn star names Lexus. She did "Debbie Does Dallas".
I met a few latina/black women named Mercedes 😂😂🤷♂️🤷♂️
'Pretty sure life is about choices and you've decided to spend your money on family.
If you really want such a car you'll find a way.
This car is worth every penny
Weird username.
I’d rather put that money towards a house.
If it were $20k I’d consider it.
@David Sanchez if it is for speed, yes, you are right, but not everything is about speed
@@bigrobfitness7953 hahahhaa what.?! Hahaha you are crazy 20k? Hahaha that is the price of a toyota camry
He's talking as if Lexus is a cheap brand , guys Lexus created the Lexus freaking lfa.!!!
LFA is shit actually its kind of Overrated and it is certainly a failure, atleast some people says it...
And i gotta agree with them...
Good sounding car ever? No. The exhaust system has been tuned so that it creates this unique exhaust note to it, making the overall V10 sound to be some kind of artificial, i prefer pure raw V12 sounds like in Zondas and others heck even the Carrera GT is prolly better sounding wise
@@RizLazey this is a god tier bait
@@RizLazey fuck off
The point is, Lexus can create a both reliable and performance car while others are just performance.
@@RizLazey to u it might be shit but for some of us ( like me ) the LFA is one of the greatest Japanese cars produced , along with the gtr , supra , Evo, WRX , MR2, rx-7, miata's ,etc....
They aren't start up movies, they are loading screens.
god the interior is on point
reminds me of an old avalon interior IMO
I'm pretty sure you can get a custom interior for how much the go for
Tim Timmy the tab is the worst of all the colors they offer but the do offer other color combos that are amazing.
Tim Timmy I am its so pretty
Tim Timmy get a different color.
Exhaust note? Did you mean the concentrated evil escaping through the rear of the car?
themilkinator33 gt350r sound
That thing sounded mean.... This looks like a revamped SC400.
Try starting one in real life. Literally the loudest stock car I've ever heard. It sounds SOOOOOOOOO good.
It sounds more like a ford than chevy. Holy shit, almost like a v8 version of the v10 that went in the gallardo. Agree with art vandelay that it is almost gt350r like but not as high of a redline.
It sounds like a glass pack 06 GTO. It's fucking amazing considering it's stock
Lexus by far is NOT a low end vehicle. Toyota doesn’t want to rip off the consumer by charging an extra $10k for the badging and snobbery 🤷♂️...
I agree with this statement for this vehicle. I've sat in other Lexus sedans and I thought it was outdated and just a Camry with better materials
@@joeyn3590 I guess it`s a Supra for the gentry .. .
@@joeyn3590 No, it will not last longer. There is a reason why car guys NEVER buy Lexus.
@@boss4330 Don't know about this one, but my LS 400 had 350,000 miles on the original engine it when I gave it away.
"Toyota doesn't want to RIP off consumers by charging 10k for badging"? Really? Lexus ES vs Toyota Camry. Which is cheaper? "Snobbery"? Have you ever met a Lexus owner? Worse yet, have you ever seen a Lexus driver on the road? "Turn signals? What are those?" Speed limits are another issue all together. Either the driver is going 45mph in a 65 or 100 in a 45. Lexus drivers are almost more pretentious and snobby than BMW and Mercedes drivers.
I was so into bmw that never thought I'd love any other car, but now, gosh, I only love the LC 500, I'd get this as an every day car, weekend toy and everything, just perfect
This Lexus actually looks amazing, they took a concept look and made it into production. I think it will be timeless look
Yeah its straight up the concept car. When do you see that happening anywhere else?
This car is gorgeous in person. I saw my first one in a neighboring lane today and it has immense road presence. Very sleek and distinct looking, while remaining a timeless shape.
"Style-wise, it's one of the best looking cars on the road today, so it earns a B-"
Nailed it.
LOL
seems legit
I dont know why this guy is so surprised by Lexus interior quality, they have literally been making better quality interiors than the germans for years
@donutdoode69 you gay
@donutdoode69 "hoW dArE yOu mAke a BetTeR CaR tHeN ThE gErMAnS"
@donutdoode69 you're like 5 so shut the fuck up
Doug the type of guy to go to a car dealership to explain the weird quirks and features of a car to a car salesman.
TheRealJoker seems legit
**Thinks**
Memes legit
TheRealJoker lol
TheRealJoker "she's got a third nipple, that's a cool quirk"
Oops, wrong comment
TheRealJoker that was supposed to be for the comment under yours
It's an uber luxurious GT car ... for 100 grand. GT cars are usually way more expensive than that. That interior is truly special. This isn't a 911 competitor. It is an Aston Martin competitor for way less money.
mrvwbug44 don't insult Aston Martin like that
Have you seen the interior of the new Aston Martin Vanquish S ? it looks like its from 2004 and the car costs 200k more
The Vantage is only 80k more. Not saying its a value deal, but it is a much better drivers car and MUCH better looking. Somehow, this car's design, although not bad looking, doesn't seem to have any emotion or passion to it. When you compare it to a Vantage, it seems like the design was computer generated whereas the Vantage's feels sculpted by hand.
Aston martin are hand made with the finest leathers and premium everything ,its not even close
Yeah but the reliability is crap. Lexus is as reliable as Toyota and with the luxury of the other players. It's the perfect car. I wish I had the money for one.
I wonder when Doug will ever get used to how competent Toyota is. They have the LFA. They build racecars. They can build anything and dominate that class of car. Why would this LC 500 surprise him so much?
Pollo Frito because Lexus isn’t known for sport coupes
@@Cryster99 *WASN'T
You and Doug are living in the past. You two are stuck in the '90s. Even back then, the SC300 and SC400 existed. But it's now 2019 and the Lexus brand of Toyota has had many very competent sporty vehicles for half its existence easily. Many were coupes. And even as of late, they have some hyper-competent cars that car enthusiasts have been aware of.
No different than Cadillac that used to only have sleepers like Eldorado, Seville, Deville, etc. That was then. It's been changed for a while now.
They HAD the LFA. Lasted a whopping 1.5yrs and they couldn't afford to make it affordable and accessible to anybody who could afford an entry level or even a mid-level Ferrari or an Audi R8/Lambo Huracan.
ESFitnessSavage lol they’ve always known they’d lose money on the LFA, hence the limited production. They didn’t stop making it because they couldn’t “afford” it. More of a statement than trying to take over the supercar segment, at least IMO.
Pollo Frito I think everyone and their grandmother knows the competency of Toyota but I would agree that he thinks Lexus is still the boring and safe luxury car that old people drive. Just like I’ve been brainwashed into thinking Mercedes-Benz and BMW have terrible reliability lol But seriously, how can anyone look at this car and think ever associate Lexus with BORING? Sure, looks are subjective but damn, this is a stunning car in my opinion.
I have wanted one of these since they came out! I will eventually get one in that gorgeous nori green!!! ❤️❤️
I Have The World's Smallest Dick But - Then I guess baby shit green is my favorite color! 😂😂🤷🏼♀️
Why does he keep saying "this is a Lexus" like they didn't already make decent cars?
darkphoenix2 exactly
Tyler Rogers cars are decent yes and very mundane in design until recently (
Because it's a Lexus
Tyler Rogers because it’s a super car and Toyota /Lexus mostly makes boring luxe cars
Not for 100k
Doug is the type of guy to tell you about his wife's cool quirks and weird features when you go to their place for dinner.
Edis Goldner good thing he doesn't give his wife on the road
Edis Goldner He gave her too low of a Doug score and she left him
hypersmiler yeah I gave her a 4/10 on the weekend score
doug is the kind of guy who buys a great cup holder with a car buit around it
It find it utterly fascinating that people buy into the branding of "aspirational" brands like Mercedes and BMW and continue to judge cars like Lexus' given their incredible track record of quality and reliability. How many times have you heard people complaining about getting their "high end" european cars repaired for a ridiculous prices. How many BMWs and Mercedes are still driving around with 500k kms on the clock. As someone whos owned cars from all three manufacturers, Lexus is the only brand that never let me down.
I saw one of these not too long ago, and my god are they beautiful. I felt a little bit of my soul drift off to heaven as it drove away.
same thing happened to me. it was parked away from other cars and i could not stop looking at it. the front, the side, headlights, tail lights...........
Doug the type of guy to build a car with his own hands and then find quirks in it
Congratulations Lexus as a Mercedes fan I’m impressed. now time to sell some crack to afford this car
You’re admitting you don’t have the intelligence to make money legitimately?
Willie Logan his name and pic suggests it’s not sarcasm.
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Vito Anastasio Unless he lives in a predominantly white neighborhood he was joking. Crack played out 20 years ago.
Lmao!!!! Crack game dead homie now go get your ass a job lol
Analog clocks looks elegant and classy Doug, that's why. Fit perfect with a GT.
That 6/10 for value is pretty biased. So you're saying you would give it an 8 or higher if it had a Mercedes badge on it? C'mon man! Think positive. That badge brags reliability. A Mercedes will start having problems after half a year.
PRINTERPAPER Agreed. As a Mercedes fan and owner, this is very comparable in value.
Estevan Rodriguez Lexus does have some reputatipn issues when it comes to thier more high end cars.
Estevan Rodriguez Dont let it. Hes a car guy and hes knows manufacturer reputation
Estevan Rodriguez Just because they came out with a great car doesnt change the fact that they have made some bad mechanical components in other cars. He is just making us aware of that.
2018 mustang GT is 36k, has a 5.0 V8, 460hp, 0-60 in 3.9 seconds.
Holy shit this car is fucking amazing
The Horrible Channel Right? If it had the same doors as the 570s it would be friggin amazing
and if it was a manual
Arth 16v stfu
the bitch doesnt know how to use a clutch?
The Horrible Channel iu
Do not understand why you use the name Lexus like it's less than. When I think of Lexus I think of the absolute best car brand in history. That is far fetched but not when you are thinking of the best of both worlds. Reliability and quality.
13THPR0PH37 well said
They literally haven't made one unreliable model in their entire history. The IS250 is probably the least reliable and even those I see with over 200k often
What about technology and perfomance?
Agreed! I always thought it was Mercedes-Benz but the true King is Lexus. I will never go back to Mercedes, Jaguar, or Porsche.
because up until very recently lexuses were just rebadged toyotas.
Its almost 2022,if it apeared now as new,everybody would say,how futuristic is this car,but it is 4 year old already this car will stay modern even in 10 years
Why can’t a Lexus cost $100,000+ ???!! LMAO ...”its only a Lexus”....really Doug? Lol. So in your view only Germans can make or have cars that can rightfully cost that much money and command respect? You have one seriously wrong perspective and seem to have no clue what you’re talking about. Lexus can be understood as the Mercedes-Benz equivalent from Japan. While Lexus does not make the kind of sports cars or as many models of true performance based sedans and coupes like Mercedes-Benz, Lexus really is a top notch luxury brand that competes with the big three German brands in the high-end luxury segment. It really is the Mercedes-Benz equivalent from the Japanese automakers (with the other two big Japanese luxury brands being Acura and Infiniti). You need to give this brand a lot more respect that it rightfully deserves.
he hates Lexus cause his dad drives a Lexus.
Hashim Iqbal i agree but Acura and infiniti aren’t exactly luxury
This isn't politics this is his review take it easy
Pierce Pickrell where and how did you bring in politics? Did you even read or understand what I wrote lol? Because if you did, you wouldn’t comment what you wrote in reply to me. Try reading a viewer comment before replying to it next time.
not only italians but french too
Doug is the type of the guy who gives his granny's cooking a doug score
BRUUUUH💀
Doug, the kinda guy to diss a Lexus.
When you come here from Daddy Doug's LC500 convertible video and you remember when Doug used to talk a litttttttle bit faster than he does now lol.
Yea Doug it's a LEXUS.
I would take a Lexus over a BMW or Mercedes ANY DAY.
Merc or bmw coupe, you meant
I'd take a Mercedes or BMW then sell it and buy a Lexus and still have extra cash.
You get the same quality, but better reliability.
Michael Gibson lol dumbest comment by far
@@BH-nf5lv Badge snobs
It's just a Lexus?? What? Lost some respct for your opinion, thats absurd. Lexus is a very well respected luxury brand. Its not a Hyundai, its a LEXUS!! Please.
John Tortorello facts
Don't underestimate Hyundai too much. Genesis is following in the footsteps of Lexus. Granted they are a few steps behind but they certainly seem to be using Lexus model for success as their own like they used Toyotas for Hyundai.
@@juanzingarello4005 I agree, Im not knocking the Hyundai as much as I am merely pointing out the prestige of the Lexus.
You said the exact same thing about Hyundai that people are saying about Lexus. GG
@@ItsNotAProblem Hyundai is a fine car I owned one in college, but it is not a Lexus.
"this is gonna be the last v8" as weve been saying for 10 years
Cole Lemmel back in 2008 nobody was saying that...
Lemme just check how many luxury NA V8 cars exist....oh yeah basically just Lexus, and a few other stranglers.
he said last NATURALLY ASPIRATED. that means it has a carburetor and isnt fuel injected
What are you talking about they've been saying it only for the past 2 or 3 years. BMW M, Audi and Mercedes AMG have all switched from N/A V8 to turbo v6 and v8 variants to save on fuel. They made a mistake since petrol prices (although high) did not continue to rise but stabilised. As for emissions.. I won't even go there as this is a stupid reason to ban V8s. Hats of to Lexus for not succumbing to pressure and remaining true to themselves.
Ayyyy lmao let me pop dis
Lexus old slogan was, "The relentless pursuit of perfection." I think Lexus achived its goal. It is Perfection!
Also, Doug claims it has a rough ride. There are 3 ride sertings. It can ride smooth as butter or the sorty mode like Doug tested it in and ignored the other sertings obviously! The LC500 is the most beautiful car in the market, and probably the best at its price point and class.
5:37 "... the grab handles..." No sir. I do believe the exact technical term is "OH SHIT!!!" handles.
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moby gamer 😂
MetaSynForYourSoul : lol 😂
Stolen joke..
Am I the only one kinda weirded out with Doug not starting the vid with a “THIS”?
Nope
People said the same thing when the first LS400 came out in the late 80s and nobody thought a Japanese luxury sedan could never compete with the vaunted names like Mercedes and BMW. They didn't see how Acura blazed the path with the Legend in the mid-80s.
Will 88 quite frankly, I was going to buy a cpo merc s class, I honestly couldn't justify the upgrade when my 2004 ls 430 ul package still competes and still drives like new. Bought a miata for fun and saved the moneh
The car is beautiful, but the biggest selling point of Lexus and Toyota is their reliability and resell value. No other brand comes close in those categories.