Lexus LC 500 Vs Lexus RC F....Is The LC 500 a Scam?
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- Lexus LC 500 Vs Lexus RC F featuring a 2020 Lexus LC 500 and 2020 Lexus RC F. This review will see if the LC 500 is an overpriced RC F or if there's something truly special about the LC. Also watch my 2020 Lexus RC F review here: • 2020 RC F Review...Lex...
At the beginning of this video, you will see my Lexus LC 500 vs Lexus RC F exhaust clip. I believe this intro will set the precedence between these two cars. I love both the RC F and LC, they are both one of a kind cars that you will not be able to get moving forward. But please watch the full detailed review to see what you are getting with these cars. I'm sure there are many of you who may aspire to own an LC but wonder if you can just save the cash and get the RC F. I highlight all the reasons why these two cars are worlds apart despite loving both.
Video Chapters:
00:00 - Lexus LC 500 vs Lexus RC F Exhaust Sound
00:39 - Lexus LC 500 vs Lexus RC F Intro
02:53 - Lexus RC F Exterior vs LC 500
05:56 - Lexus RC F Drive vs LC 500
15:50 - Lexus RC F Interior, Features, & Space vs LC 500
18:59 - Lexus LC 500 Exterior vs RC F
21:00 - Lexus LC 500 Drive vs RC F
32:50 - Lexus LC 500 Interior, Features, & Space vs RC F
36:06 - Lexus LC 500 vs Lexus RC F Conclusion
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See my 2020 RC F Review here: ua-cam.com/video/ANFhNlSG0Nc/v-deo.html I know this was a long one but hopefully you found value with it regardless. Too many people out here who think both cars are the same. But, leave your thoughts below on what you think about each car. Also, follow me on insta and twitter @exhaustsports or you may become a Patreon member for more updates. Thanks again for stopping by.
Sooo different!! LC though all day 👌
The LC is the only reason I ever started looking at Lexus in the first place. It's not just a car, it's a work of art on wheels.
My take on the comparison after owning 2020 RC-F for a year and driving 2021 LC500 (both with top packages & coupes): looks are subjective but LC 9.5, RCF 8, Engine sound: LC 9, RCF 7.5, Dash/Touch Places/Tech: LC 8.5, RCF 8, Handling: LC 8, RCF 9, Speed: LC 7.5, RCF 8.5, Cabin Space: Front LC 9, RCF 9, Back Seats: LC 3, RCF 7, Trunk: LC 4, RCF 8, Attention Gathering from bystanders: LC 10, RCF 7.5. To me, RCF is more sports car than LC, accelerates/breaks better in real world, can push in corners with more confidence (subjective) and you sit in more natural position. If you are buying with carbon roof you will feel you are in a submarine in LC vs RCF you still have some head room to feel comfy (I am 5.11 not even 6ft...etc.). LC is lowered to accommodate the weight/size but you are getting a sculpture art piece versus driving machine. LC s looks, feels, longer, bigger without any space given back to your cabin or trunk. LC's back seats are for insurance or babies, you can't even put toddlers there. RCF you can put kids back seats for short trips without protest (school pickup ...etc.) and can carry your luggage to airport. If I do all over again, I will still go for the RCF but with fuji track edition, the car looks so much better in that form...
LC is worth every penny
Definitely haha
And RCF I like both 😎👍
@@friendlyghost116 I'm talking quality, style, and refinement. There's no AMG GT close to that price, they are much more expensive and is a different buyer altogether. The C8 is a completely different car, and it's customer based is looking at different things. Yes a mustang has the power, but none of the refinement, style and sophistication. It takes a special buyer to see the specialness of the LC. So for what it offers, it's worth the price.
Amen! Worth every penny and more!😎
Init it’s made for luxury
The LC has to be one of the most beautiful cars of all time. Just stunning. It’s somehow even better in person.
I agree def better in person
Yes I saw one in person...it is like a work of Art....a sculpted masterpiece-
Yep, LC 500 and previous V8 Vantage are the best looking cars ever.
broo the back of it🥵😩😩
ツ_Riftz she thicc as hell
One of the best real world reviews of these 2 coupes. Personally ended up with the RCF mainly because of the seat accommodation. Glad you pointed that part out since 99% of reviewers fail to mention their size and shape relative to the seat of the car. I’m 6 ‘2” and 250lbs, as much as the LC blows the RCF out of the water in most aspects I wasn’t comfortable sitting in it after 20-30 minutes.
Now if they put the RCF’s seats in the LC500, then its definitely game over.
Appreciate it my friend! And massive congrats on the RC F truly an epic machine I hope you put an exhaust on yours
Adelgazar no esta en tus planes?
Damn i feel for ya haha
I'm 6 ft 2 180 lbs but the LC seats are perfect for me
Just bought an RCF yesterday, didn’t quite have LC money, but man am I impressed! I love this car
Just bought a Lexus certified LC . Finally purchased my dream car
Massive congrats you wont be disappointed
Thank you! When people say it's just an expensive Toyota I just have to laugh in their face. Thing is they've never driven one either 😂
Correct my friend that's the main thing, the people running their yap on the internet have zero experience and most likely don't even have a drivers license. The Lexus cars are amazing to drive on the road, not just their performance cars
@@MeynMotorGroup I can confess to this.
My family owns a 2005 Lexus RX330 Thundercloud Edition.
No joke, thing is really fun to drive.
Even took it to the track once. It was really really fun.
When people tell me my Lexus is just Toyota that's when I tell them then Cadillac is GM, Porsche are just Volkswagen, Lamborghini Huracan are just Audi. Just bunch of haters.
Exactly
@@TheDavcrz5 Lambo > Audi > Volkwagen, just goes back down too. I love your "Camry" =P
I personally prefer how rcf looks. Looks more raw. Also, trunk space and rear seat space makes it a more practical vehicle. Now, if they come out with a lcf, then I might definitely consider it.
I’m not generally a coupe fan, but the LC500 speaks to me. Once I finally got the chance to drive it at an event sponsored by Lexus, it became my lottery car. (all options/packages)
When I’m done with my ‘16 IS350 FSport and the 4th gen IS, the Structural Blue LC500 will be next in my stable. 💙
Yes def an emotional car for sure. The RC 350 and IS 350 F sport cars are super rewarding still out on the road but would love to see you in that blue LC my friend you will have it!
That color was limited production and my understanding is they sold out! Sorry!
Just wait a few years and they will be under $40k. The 2018 has already gone down from $100k to $60k in the used market.
Man Lexus just really fucking gets it with the LC. Im soooo happy they didnt go for a spec sheet car or a super fast top performer. The combination of elegance, style, sounds... just everything. its a dream. like a Japanese Aston but a bit more slick.
Alex Schwartz yep, my thoughts exactly. It’s a reliable Aston V8 Vantage. I had my eye on that car until the LC 500 came out. I just wish there was a manual option.
Totally agree about not modifying the LC 500. Definitely if it's their car to do with what they want, but many of the modded LC's that I've seen lost all of it's magnificence in it's stock form. Adding the ground effects and aftermarket spoilers, and partial wraps, it all makes the LC look like a modded IS or R. The elegance of it's natural form is unmatched imo.
What about adding armytrix exhaust? that is my dillema
@@TheNickhammond That is one mod that I definitely makes the LC looks so much nicer. I think the stock exhaust tips should be a staggered quad exhaust just like the armytrix tips. It's a crime that they are hidden away. Don't get me wrong, I still love the look of current setup, especially when the chrome contrasts seamlessly against my Caviar Black paint, but those quad tips are just gorgeous and sound amazing on the LC 500. I just don't think I'm willing to drop $5k on it, given that I may have to upgrade to a larger vehicle in a year or two.
@@TheNickhammond But if money isn't an issue, and you are keeping the car for a while, I would definitely do it! I don't know how that affects your warranty though. I would look into it if you have a bit of time remaining on your warranty.
I have a 2018 and purchased a 4 year added warranty. 5k is steep but if I save I might get it. I can keep original pipes and swap out with a newer model in a couple years would be my plan. There’s also the Yamaha performance dampeners. I have the performance pack and it’s a bit stiff. I heard the dampeners are nice. Not sure if I could add those or should with the performance pack.
@@TheNickhammond Nice!! Enjoy your new baby and get ready to have people staring at your car everywhere you go! This car definitely borders on the level of "exotic", just bc most people have no idea what it is unless they actively research it. I've owned mine for half a year now, and I still have yet to see another one on the road. Compare that to the C8, which is also a beautiful car, but I see them literally EVERYWHERE now. I only mention this bc, before I bought my LC, I narrowed my decision down to the C8 and LC. I'm glad I went with the LC, besides it being more practical as an everyday driver car, it is much more rare.
A few points: the RCF, GSF, and LC500 are dropping in value quickly. I would never buy or lease these cars new. No point to throwing that money away. Of the 3, my guess is that the LC500 will definitely be a classic one day!!
Nice video, I've been watching for a while and you got great content. I love all these vehicles and drive a 3rd gen GS 300 myself, 150k miles and still drives like new. Zero complaints with that purchase.
Hey thanks so much and that is awesome! Love the older model GS cars they look great and they really do age the best great choice would love to find one to review
The LC is one of the most beautiful cars ever made
I agree!
Naturally aspirated beauty VS turbo... You don't make sense, but ok.
I think LFA is better
I say that too but always add "by man" or "in all of mankind" just to punch the sentiment up a little. There have been times that I thought the LC500 is so beautiful that I don't deserve to own one and drive it.
@@xro1589 turbo makes the car unstable when exit the corners
Drove an LC 500 for the first time last week; life changing. Definitely on the top of my list sans super cars now. A truly unique driving experience and interior feel. The quality is A1.
Beautiful rides, both of them. LC is crazy good looking.
I agree my friend thanks again for stopping by!
This video reminds me how everything I’ve done to my LC has made it less comfy and daily driveable lowering, wide wheels,etc😂 love it even more 🔥😍
For me driving both much prefer the RCF because it’s designed for the race track and fuel purpose. The LC is more ambience. If Lexus never made F cars I would’ve never picked up a LC and went German so for me a LC maybe for when I get older and hit the golf courses but just gives me SC430 vibes in terms of purpose.
Thank u so much for uploading this video. I'm sure a lotta subscribers wanted this badly
Appreciate that my friend thank you
This is interesting. I have a friend that bought the LC500 after owning the RC for 2 years. His opinion is the rc felt more raw and he actually preferred it. I now own his rc, it's a fantastic car. The fact it gets 30 mpg on the freeway is amazing. The trunk on the rc is also larger.
Huh? The RCF does 30 on highway? I have the RC 350 that has lower HP and always have eco mode, I just best @ 25 mpg doiing 65-70 mph.
@@Tanfo77 yes. Toyota put in 2 different cams in the engine that run on different cycles. Basically one is for performance and the other for fuel economy. If I regularly drive long road trips I typically average 30-32 mpg. If I drive like a baboon I get 13-16 mpg.
@@RubberChickenMan007 like a baboon 💀😭
@@RubberChickenMan007 So you have the RCF? I'm calling BS on the 30mpg on this.
@@Tanfo77 yeah I do. Call bs all you want, the car can do 30 mpg in eco mode.
The RCF is like the Lexus version of C63 AMG coupe where as thr LC500 is closer to the CL / SL500 from Mercedes. LC has way more class hands down
I guess you can look at it like that but these cars feel so unique for the respective classes they just feel like they're in their own world lol. I love both if bought at the right price
So I did get the torsen but unfortunately I have not driven an LC without to tell you if there is a difference. But the option only costs like 300 dollars so pretty much every LC comes with the Torsen. I don't have the performance package though and I have not driven a car that has it
The LC is Lexus trying to make an Aston Martin.
I started taking notice of the Lexus RX350 on well the fit and finish is, then I saw the LC500....... That's in a world of it's own, a very under rated car.
Should I get the carbon roof and spoiler for the RC F or do you think they are at odds with the styling of the car?
Good detail review no nonsense ✌🏾
Thank you my friend!
Good video, Well put together, I like how you deliver the information and your honesty 👏👏👏 🤜🤛
I appreciate that!
Nice video and comparisons
The LC500 is just on a different level on sound and especially style. I currently own a customized 2015 IS350 FSPORT that is on my UA-cam Page but the LC is going to be replacing my IS. Good Job on the video man, wasn't annoying and very informative.
Did you ever get the LC?
@@PlayafromtheHimalayas I decided to wait and let this car market chill out 😃
Great video my friend. I watched your video viewing the LC500 that's why I bought mine last week and I love everything about it..got lots of heads turned every time I passed by or parked in lot.
Wow massive congrats my friend! I'm humbled my vids could help but I'm always so happy for the people that message me and tell me they bought an LC. If you have time, please share with me what specs and options you got on your new ride. Thanks again for all your support too
Does this thing pick up speed?
Yo brother i watched all your videos on the LC (and no joke, hours of other review vids on it as well) and just pulled the trigger on one today. So fuckin stoked for it to come in. Just seems like such a work of art that I’m looking forward to holding for 10-20 years
Tyler my friend massive congrats on your purchase Im so freaking happy for you! Man what an accomplishment, I know you won't be disappointed! Would you share with me what spec you got?
@@MeynMotorGroup so I was back and forth on color between Smoky granite mica and the nori green, but went with the smoky granite as that was my original preference and I think it makes the car look a bit more menacing. Had to go with the toasted caramel interior. And I got the performance package, mark levinson audio, all weather (wheel and mats), and the HUD. And of course it’s a 2021, went for the coupe instead of the vert.
Stunning absolutely stunning massive congrats 👏 2021 rides like butter! Enjoy!
Thanx bro will be watching this whole video as usual real soon just wanted to give a quick thumbs up and shoutout 👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Bro thanks again and this is a long one too apologies there
Exhaust Sports Auto apologies stop bro lol the more the better especially with Lexus cars u already know 😎👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Your support is on another stratosphere brother cant thank you enough!
Exhaust Sports Auto Never a problem to support u and your channel bro your the Truth
RCF is just the older and smaller brother that was pretty athletic in High School but never took sports too seriously, where the LC is the younger, naturally athletic brother with straight A’s. Cant really lose either way as a Lexus fan
Great review. Thanks
Both LC500 and RC-F are gorgeous. LC looks like a supercar and I like what they did to RC-F for 2020. LC definitely sounds better stock. Do you daily drive the LC? If I had an LC, I’ll probably drive it only on Sunday because there are so many idiots here in Florida who can’t even properly park a car. Great review as always.
Yea I'm poor this is the only car I own lol so I need to shove the LC in between all of the idiots on the road haha
@@MeynMotorGroup poor but you own an LC500 lol
@@davem1708 that's the reason why I'm poor, because I have the lc lolol 😅
Florida 💀 I deal with it everyday! This state is a crazy state
Savage Geese did a perfect video comparison of these vehicles. Basically what I took away from that video and this, is the contrast of form over function. RC F is perfect function with horrible sound, non-luxury like feeling, and playful like RWD. LC 500 is a beauty of form, sounds absolutely amazing, perfect luxury like feeling, and is the grip like RWD.
All of his videos are perfect lol. And yea I think he is literally the only other person aside from me to actually appreciate the Lexus performance cars. Primarily because we have a similar pragmatic understanding of cars and we never refer to spec sheets. Love both the LC and the RC F for sure. Thanks again for stopping by
You are full of it! RCF sounds amazing. Yes, it has piped in noise, but it still sounds incredible.
Yea Idk where the horrible sound came from but everything else sure 😆
@@MeynMotorGroup I agree with his form over function analogy for the RCF, but the interior totally feels like a $80+ K luxury car even if it shares some of the center stack with the IS350. The seats, fit, finish and quality are second to none.
@@MeynMotorGroup Hey man I thoroughly enjoyed this comparison and I love your passion for Lexus vehicles especially these particular vehicles since they are my favorites of the Lexus line up. However I would love for you to do reviews on the AMG GT C and AMG GT R Coupes and also maybe a comparison between the base model AMG GT and ur LC 500 since they have a similar amount of power.
Nice NC State hat BTW, go pack!...I’m considering the LC....beautiful car. Thanks for the review
Appreciate that sir! Yes LC is amazing I know it will not disappoint. Thanks again for stopping by
The RCF looks so nice in white 🤩
I know right and it has a nice pearl effect
You've convinced me. I own a '19 GT-R but want a second car and LC seems like it's going to be the one.
would love to see you review the lexus lfa!
If God willing my friend!
Hey Kevin! So first time commenting on one of your videos but I’ve pretty much watched all your LC500 videos . I was about to place an order on a 2021 corvette C8 this month I’m but having second thoughts after all your LC500 videos haha. First time I saw a Lc500 IRL I was in awe , just looks out of this world, just how when I first got my first car a 2002 trd celica gts that I still have and caught my eye. Still haven’t seen a C8 in person so can’t compare. So one thing I had been wishing I could do was test drive both the C8/LC500 to really know for myself what I like based on the driving experience but know it’s almost impossible to test drive either of those.So if I go the LC500 route I might get it used, maybe a 2018 or 2019 with performance package if possible, but I’m also wondering if the little refinements/upgrades ( like suspension, tuning etc) each year make the 18/19 feel way different compared to a 2020 or 2021? Would you know? And also if I go the C8 route I might just wait for the ZO6 variant and hope it feels more connected. Just stuck between these two and can’t make up my mind since I feel like I’ll only be able to get one or the other and have it for 10 plus years or more hopefully . PS: Thanks for the little facts of how low the corvette C8 is compared to the lc500, good real world information to take into account.
Hey thanks so much my friend for being a supporter! And yes C8 and LC on paper two very different cars but both cars are the flashiest cars you can get for the money that is the most attention grabbing if that is important haha.
I'm sure you know this but I am not Bias towards any car and when I drove my friends C8 I really wanted to like that car. I had so much hope and respect for that car, a 60k starting price mid engine car that real humans can afford, and all the reviews made it sound like it was hand made by Jesus Christ.
I absolutely hated driving the C8, one of the worst cars very boring to drive because this first generation, they programed it that way.
Lot of understeer so people won't crash, and the motor feels like nothing when you wring it out, I would rather have an RC F.
Here's what the C8 is good at, it's comfortable, not as much as the 2019 and up LC with 21" rims but still very good. It also looks awesome to everyone in the outside world. Very wide and low, C8 attracts a tad more attention than LC primarily its the newest thing.
This is why my friend likes the C8, he doesn't care about driving, he only wants to look cool and get girls and he never exceeds the speed limit. For that the C8 is perfect.
If you want to feel anything and have an emotional connection LC is far better. Also build quality is no compromise of course, no panel gaps, no hoods flying off, interior is bank vault solid and LC will be a safer car to be in. Just my observations buying a 2019 CPO car is a good idea, no changes for 2020. 2021 is where they brought in a lot more changes and refinement so if you want to leass 2021 all day. Hope this helps
Exhaust Sports Auto No thank you for the detailed response and keeping it unbiased, I really appreciate it. And you are right, everybody praises it, it’s like stocks/stock market, like that saying that says when people are greedy and buying and buying be doubtful and fearful because a crash or dip is coming. And yeah I know people like that too that get cars or toys just to impress other people, for me if I get something it’s for me and for me to enjoy and experience. I asked my gf which one she likes between the 2 and just says the c8 looks like a toy car while the LC looks more manly and classy haha. And very good points on the last paragraph , I’ve heard of those issues with the C8 and it’s worrying , that a brand new car would have those issues especially at 60k -85k car. And I’d definitely want something that would last a very long time and is safe so thanks for mentioning those points too!
Of course sir, both very important cars and when spending that much for a car, anyone deserves to be happy with it so I wanted to make sure I explained to the best of my ability what the two cars are like.
I'm sure you could do an extensive test drive with the LC, Ive had it for about 2 months and Im not bored with it nor do I look at other cars on cargurus or autotrader, not even for fun lol
Other cars worth looking into that I like are the F type Jag and C63s Amg. There will be sacrifice in interioe quality but C63s is a bit cheaper. CPO Porsche 911 cars hold value as well.
And yes, always best to be cautious of hyped up cars. Best of luck my friend. Stay blessed
Great review, I also like the LC and RC ones. Trying to make up my own mind!
15:14 “meaty thrust”
Great job as always, Nice comparison, the RCF on the track will go sideways than the LC is more stable. You need to drive the GSF. It's another kind of beast, and on the road course it feels very well balanced.
Hey thanks again sir and yes! Def want to try the GS F heard great things about it especially since it is on its own dedicated platform. Longer wheelbase wheel help with stability as well although RC F was very stable too. Thanks again hope to try a GS F soon
Hi Kevin I am trying to buy an LC500 2021 Green and toasted caramel for my birthday here in California, the dealers aren't making it easy to negotiate, they don't want to lower the price I guess I might have to look out of state.
Nice let me know when you get it! And I'm surprised Cali is usually the best place to negotiate a car.
My car is a 2020 so I got a 9k discount off MSRP but this is back in May so the 2021 was around the corner.
I'm guessing on a 2021 the most discount you could get right now is 5-6k off sticker unless you wanted to wait a bit but who knows also I leased my car so that may have something to do with it
Your engine sounds beautiful bro like a sound of pure art 😍👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks again brother your motor is a whole other from of art smooth as silk!
Exhaust Sports Auto Thanks bro we can’t go wrong with Lexus relaxing of the mind body and repair bills lol 👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾
So true lol
First 20 seconds and I want the lc500
Lolol 😆 yea I understand
I wanted the LC for years now, and I just recently got my placeholder RC350 which I actually absolutely love.
Hey bro just in case ur curious the reason why the Lexus lc500 gets a better engine sound on the cabin as compared to the rcf is cuz the LC has dual intakes whereas the rest of the Lexus F cars lineup (rcf, isf and gsf) only has a single intake
Ahh yes very good point totally forgot to mention that thank you!
I will finally sell my beloved SC400 and get the LC500. Can't describe how satisfied I am with the SC. The LC is ridiculously at another level.
I've been looking everywhere for an SC to review lol. Such a rare and cool car but you will love the LC my friend, it will not disappoint let me know when you get it
@@MeynMotorGroup would love to see the grand dad SC430 on the channel. If I was close I would definitely give it up you for a review.
Search the channel! I already did one
@@MeynMotorGroup sorry! I am new to you but loving it so far. Will look through it all
Haha 😄 no worries my friend I've done a lot of reviews hard to sort through them all but I'm super humbled to have your support! Thank you
I would you rate the LS 500 F sport in the mix of these 2?
Another excellent, straight forward, honest review. I think you said you own both. You must be doing very well- just curious, what do you do?
I only own the LC lol 😆 RC F is a press car I got for a week they took that away 2 weeks ago. Actually UA-cam is what I do along with some ebay reselling. I get by but not rich or anything still trying to get there lol
@@MeynMotorGroup YTuber must pay well. Keep the great reviews coming!
Cars and business videos do well. I load up my videos with ads which also helps. But its a grind gotta upload so much or else UA-cam kills of your channel quick. People make way more money with sponsors but I havent found a good company to promote yet
@@MeynMotorGroup 8 videos in a week is pretty good.
Oh no I can't do that haha. I try to upload every other day so about 15 vids a month. I upload 18 in July
I know the market is Meh but you think the LC500 is worth it at around 76k with 19k miles. performance package 2018. willing to pay a lil premium just cause of the market condition. just not going all oput stupid. trying to haggle but they wont budge. Literally about to pull the trigger. It isnt CPO from what I know its got 5 months warranty left or 30k miles. But since its a lexus I feel like its reliable enough? Or should I wait for the 2019 or not much diff to get the 2018. what are your thoughts?
Definitely getting an rc in the future I want that v8 sound lc500 is on another level👌
You should!
Are both these cars bigger and wider than the is250 .Great video
How did you like the red and beige interior? Any glare from the beige leather ( have heard this before). THinking of getting an LC500, but can't figure out a color. Was thinking Atomic Silver, Red or Blue.
Yes there is glare with this full beige interior, other interior colors have a black dash which really helps
@@MeynMotorGroup Always appreciate you taking the time to reply!
@@Middleguy37 not a problem my friend and if you pull the trigger on an LC, please comment again and let us know!
I was in love with the LC 500, exterior and interior but I was a tiny bit disappointed with the exhaust, it sounded great but only about 25% louder than a regular RC F. Once I found out about the RC F Track edition, I was sold. Backseats are actually usable, titanium exhaust has a great tone to it, the lightweight carbon ceramic brakes and rotors make a huge difference in handling and braking and the matte color is just badass. Basically it's the closest that an RC comes to being on par with an LC but with noticeably better driving dynamics and usability although LC still has it beat in the interior department!
Very nice my friend that’s epic I haven’t been able to try the track edition but I believe it is An amazing car. Enjoy & cheers
@@MeynMotorGroup Thank you! LC is still often in my mind and trying to convince my brother to buy a perf pkg so I can enjoy it every once in a while lol!
Personally the RC F looks a lot meaner and better than the LC in my opinion, but the LC looks more luxurious and sounds better, i’d still take the RC F over the LC 500
You’re delusional
LC has better ride quality, looks better, and has better interior.
Lol "some guy in a tesla was busting his whole neck staring at this thing". Not sure why your sense of humor cracks me up more than it should. Well done on all your reviews, earned another sub good sir
😅😂 appreciate it my friend and thank you so much for your support
Being a Toyota/Lexus purist myself The LC500 is really a true spiritual successor to the 1st Generation SC300/400 Z30/Soarer. The RC-F is more akin to the A70 Supra/Mark 3 Supra.
Great video once again Kevin, can’t wait to see the RC-F drops down in price in future. Also if you get a chance you should review the GS-F as well.
Yea that's a solid take on it RC F is kind of the closest thing to a Toyota built Supra. I prefer a V8 to a turbo anything any day.
Totally agree, but the 1st gen Soarer was in the era of the A80 MK4 Supra. A70 MK3 Supra was not built go quick around turns.RCF had a very high focus on turing capabilities as it needed to compete with other cars in this segment.
Exhaust Sports Auto I absolutely agree on this one I once had a A70 Supra Turbo as one of my first project cars turbos once they age are pita to maintain.
2ZZGE100 your right different eras.
Second point, I can just about afford a 2016 GSF now. However, I’m thinking I might hold off and wait for the LC500’s to drop to into the 40’s. I might have to wait 5 years for that though. Luv the GSF though❤️❤️
Do you still open the LC? If so what are your thoughts after 2 years?
I'm looking to buy the LC500 hopefully next week. Do you think the LC500 can be used as a daily driver?
I daily drive mine but as long as you don't need a trunk or back seats...Best daily ever
LC is beautiful and luxurious GT--Nothing else looks like it in person. RC F is more sporty, lighter. Own a GS F. Wish the RC F and GS F got the 10spd.--But both are track ready with oil coolers, etc. Savage Geese!
Yea I'm def still satisfied with the RC F for sure 8 speed does perform great in the Sport Plus manual mode. Would love to try a GS F as well. Great underrated performance cars that normal people can buy into and keep for the long haul thanks again for watching!
I have no idea why a coupe would weigh 300 pounds more than a sedan. It has the same V8 engine, so what the heck? It's unnecessary heavy.
DA MOST SENSUAL COUPE IN ITS CLASS AND BEYOND
Great comparison.
I was torn between the 2021 BMW Z4 40i, and the 2021 Lexis LC500. Once I drove and experienced the luxurious interior of the LC500, I knew it was the car I was going to buy! Now, I'm torn between the coupe and the convertible!
Which did you end up picking? I'm leaning toward the coupe in some wild color (yellow at this point)
whats the name of the song at 0:45?
In the long run I can see the LC become somewhat more valuable in the future. You don’t even have to mod the LC at all unless you’re going for the crazy big money ricer look. The only thing I’m not a fan of personally is the chrome rims. I wish they had a black option for the rims.
I really like your eyeglasses. What are the frames?
Haha thank you my friend it's Hugo Boss Orange but I got these 5 years ago so I'm not sure if they still make them
Great review. I should have counted the times you said "next level".
LC500 is actually the best car made to this date in history. No other car combines design, performance, high quality, luxury, super reliability, acceptable price like Lc500. It is the best of the best! Amazing car! Always stunned when I see her.
How's the space inside both cars? I am 6'4 "and kind of big. It would be appreciated if anyone could let me know (currently, the dealer near me does not have either)
37 minutes of Lexus content??
Haha oh man I am humbled thanks so much my friend hope you found value
Still deciding one of these Lexus with sunroof RC or maybe convertible LC or a ZL1 auto with sunroof.
I was hoping a new infotainment system on the Lexus’s.
how is the drive compares to the 911 4S? I test drove the 911 and for me it's the best car I have drove thus far. how would you rate the LC over 911 4S?
Did you drive the latest 992 911? I've only driven the 991 991 C4S PDK with naturally aspirated engine. The thing I notice with a lot of these Euro cars is they try to be so clinically perfect I just feel nothing when I drive those cars.
But I will never say that Porsche is a bad car they really try to go above and beyond to make their cars feel solid and it certainly has amazing capabilities albeit capabilities you can't really exploit on the street. It seemed built well however the car I drove had an insane amount of tire noise, car had 20k miles so maybe the Bridgestones just got really loud with mileage idk.
I recommend the Porsche to almost everyone regardless of my experience since most can't accept the LC. Only Porsche that's worth it in my opinion is the 911 GT3 especially the newest one but it's a lot of money. From the experience I had with the car I drove, I would choose LC but I almost never tell anyone to buy an LC since it doesn't make sense to anyone. So if you like the Porsche go ahead and get it try to buy it CPO if you're buying used.
@@MeynMotorGroup I have just bought the LC collecting it today, but I just wanted your opinion on the comparism with Porsche as I had not test drove nor drove the LC before I own the SC430 which i feel is a bit sluggish in response but i looked at the numbers between the SC and the lC the power difference is huge. Will give feedback on the LC later today after collecting and how it compares to the Porsche i test drove - it was the 2015 Porsche targa 4S
@@MeynMotorGroup Got the LC 500, I must say it's just flipping amazing - it's so natural and awesome car to drive . I can compare the drive to the Gold 5 R32. it's effortless. Loving it
Wow amazing my friend massive congrats. Yea LC is the best street car I've driven it's the most fun car to drive within the law and even beyond. And yea we basically drove the same 911 model but I really wasn't too crazy about it. Had my lc for a year and it never got Boring. Easy to slide too
What’s up bro. Do you plan on doing any modifications cosmetically or mechanically to your LC? If so what do you have planned?
Hi sir, yes just subtle things I will be doing a 20% tint on the car and ceramic pro the whole car and def ceramic pro the wheels lol. Thanks again for stopping by
I would steer away from modding a already perfect vehicle, only mod it when a proven perfect aftermarket options are available, sadly majority of that is solely in Japan. There is a video of pro Japanese mod shop that put a titanium exhaust on the LC 500, it sounded like a Fighter Jet no joke.
Yea no point in messing with perfection lol and that is pretty awesome. The only other thing I saw was a Japanese company called Modellista I believe that has a body kit that looks factory and the rear bumped has quad exhaust tip openings and their 21" forged wheels looks super similar to the wheels on the LC convertible concept. I would love to have that crap but would like them to sponsor me lol
@@MeynMotorGroup turbos!! Or sc.
@@user-po4bn3gi1u warranty! That's my favorite modification! 😆
Can you explain a little better why you think the transmission is better than "Porsche PDKs or C8 corvettes" ?
I like the dual nature of the LC transmission, it can feel super smooth when it needs to without hiccups but can shift equally as fast as the transmissions you mentioned in the Sport Plus mode with paddles.
*Saying both cars are the 'same' because they share the same engine is like saying siblings are basically the same because they share the same parents*
If you have siblings or have seen how siblings act, no two siblings are exactly the same despite having the same parents.
That's a great way to describe it lol
How much too maintain after warranty? Looking at this and a C8.
Not sure but def the least compared to the competition. This is a far more engaging driving experience than the C8 Corvette
Sadly the "Dynamic Handling package (NOT Performance Package) that has the rear wheel steering" is not available with the convertible.
I can look at these two cars and tell they are completely different. That said, I would be proud to own an RC although the LC has a killer look!
Absolutely! I would be ecstatic to even own an RC 350 F Sport phenomenal street car.
I wouldn’t want to settle for an RC and then see the LC 500. It would make me too jelly. Gotta go top shelf.
@@craigmak this
Is this like comparing an Jaguar F-Type R and an XKR? Like one is smaller, more nimble and an agressive car while the other is larger, smoother and more elegant?
Since they have the same engine and the LC is heavier that would make the RCF faster right?
yeah
what is with the slow gearbox ?
Not to mention the car is made by Takumi masters. I mean that's awesome when you know whats involved in that title. The history of the plant the LC's are made in. If you factor ALL that in combined with the actual car itself. Your left with this world class item. Next level and those who don't know...personally it makes it that much better to me cause you don't know but I do.
Very true
this video acutaly showed me the decent diference of the sound of this cars the lc sounds better imo the only thing i would change on it was trying to find a way to expose quad tips and i think you already mention you would like to do that on your car , i think armytrix has an exausth like that for it . The LC is just bespoke in every aspect , peak design interior/exterior it really is a unique car and i believe it really is a bargain for what it is
Thanks again my friend glad it was valuable. And yes check that man's channel out @2ZZGE100 you have to hear what his orange RC F sounds like with the Invidia exhaust it's insane
Totally agree, the LC 500 is in a class of it's own, a very different car than the RC-F even though they share the same engine/trans. In my opinion the LC 500 is the coolest looking 2 door grand touring coupe you can buy brand new. Not the fastest, not the best handling...but the best all around in whatever segment it competes in. A guy in my parking garage has a black LC 500 coupe and parks 3 spaces away from my '21 Mazda 3 Turbo hatch. We have by far the coolest looking cars on our row, but I'd say he upstages me by quite a bit.😂
Edit- forgot the LC 500 has the 10 speed trannie, and I believe it's the only Lexus/Toyota product that uses it? That's pretty special...the 8 speed of the RWD LS/GS/IS wasn't quite quick shifting enough so they hooked the LC up with a 10 speed and magnesium shift paddles..magnificent!
LC trans is superior to c8@25:35? How do you account for the superior hp/tq handling, top speed near 200mph, 0-60 less than 3s, and a 40k price difference? C8 is an exercise in challenging the limits of physics. The cars have far different missions.
Driving experience throw the numbers in the garbage. A Honda Civic Sport CVT was more fun to drive than a C8...but people are far too blinded by specs
My top two dream cars as of right now is the Wiesmann MF5 and the LC500 coupe or cabrio. It is literally the only cabrio I like the look of.
Lols u had me on the transmission 🤣 better than pdk 😆👍🏼 good one.. b
I want to know how much of a difference the 2021 lc500 really feels
I heard the 2021 really feels superior and rides a lot better. In 2019 they already revised the adaptive suspension to ride better but they revised it again for 2021 so it's apparently really smooth now. Would love to try one
Yes rides even softer and they reduced some unsprung weight. Lexus and their little changes go a long way I believe Transmission also got retuned further good stuff. But can't go wrong buying used either good stuff these Lexus cars
25:33 LC transmision is not double clutch, like PDK, so is slower, and PDK is smooth so cant be better than a PDK.
In fact i read 0,4" for the Aisin gearbox of the LC500 and 0,09" for a GT3 PDK.
But for me the biggest handicap of the LC500 is the poor sport performance, but still a top level GT.
And cant explain how a 4.77m car dont have usable rear seats :S and too wide, it can be a nightmare for park in a city.
So te biggest problem of this car is the 911.
I actually think the RC-F looks better, but the interior is miles ahead on the LC.
I would get the LC if the backseats were a little bigger. Can’t fit a baby seat back there unlike my RCF 😭
Yes RC F is deceptively usable both the rear seats and the trunk im so happy you got one fantastic ride
Where do you get your music man! loving that synthwave
Thanks got it from the UA-cam audio library built into the UA-cam Studio now i believe
Love the RC F but the LC500 is on another level
Though, both are about offering combination between performance and luxury, if one evaluated the cars on performance/capabilities/quickness first then RCF especially with the TVD would be the better choice especially on the track while LC500 is the better high performance/luxury car that you can use daily as a luxury/street car. It has the better bespoke engineering.
For sure only one problem tho, even the spec sheet heros won't take their cars to a track. Their idea of a track is Gran Turismo :)
How did you get a press car?
Views and subscribers
Just checked Auto Trader -- low mileage CPO 2018 LC 500's start in low $70k's and low mileage CPO 2019 LC 500's starting low $80k's -- no doubt a much better choice than a new 2020 or 2021 RC F.
Yea especially since Lexus CPO programs are so good but I guess some people just have to have a new car
I bought a 2016 GSF for 53k that had 5k miles. IMO if you manage to find a used one, it is a better option than an RCF - the supercar level of rarity alone (less than 3000 registered in US for all years ) will hopefully help it to become a classic. That being said I would not buy a new RCF/GSF - there are far too many better options at that price range including the LC500 (> $80k).
@@2ZZGE100 i usually hear the GSF's handling is more balanced, while the RCF tends to plow.
@@2ZZGE100 gotcha.
The more n more I see the LC500 around in my fb feed the more and more I’m considering it as long as it’s a 2021+ with dynamic handling package, get a new rear diffuser with quad tip exhaust from a good sounding aftermarket exhaust company then tint the car, put protection on, and keep it til it gets murdered by a semi truck like what happened to my 2012 ISF I had (RIP Lexi!)
I'm hearing there will be an F sport LC for 2023
The LC will still have this futuristic look even after 10 years
5:20 sooo have you seen a widebodied lc500?
Lol yes of course it looks cool in its own way but you have to be a big baller boss to do that to an LC a peon like myself could never understand or wrap my head around it lol
@@MeynMotorGroup yah its like 10 grand but my eyes were blessed when I first saw one in person. Maybe at least some wheels?? :)