I would do a lot of things to make room for a LC-F with a TT V8. That'd be amazing.

 

It sounds like that LC was originally a press fleet vehicle. Journalists abuse the crap out of those cars and pass them on like spoiled milk, so even 2000 miles would be closer to 40,000 miles of actual normal use.

 

Doesn't matter. Its a Lexus...it can't break.

 

There is a local Lexus dealer here that does that. You should see some of the pictures of the used cars they post. Fingerprints all over, scuffs, curb rash. I always felt they took no pride in the cars they sold. I'm sure now with the used car market they probably care less.

Back to the LC. I got to drive it a couple of times at the Lexus drive events on their closed course. They let you gas it and man, that engine sound. It's mesmerizing.

 

Does the car still have new car smell? It's a like new Lexus but ended up at a Toyota.... Most likely someone was not happy with how his/her life was going?
it can't break... yet. Some of mine started to show sooner than you would expect.

 

It's not broken, but it is worn out to hell and back. Toyota and Lexus aren't immune to what happens to press cars.

 

They did tell me that they picked this one up at auction. I can see that.

 

Thanks for the write-up. I'm thinking that perhaps one reason why the dealership didn't put any effort into repairing or touching up those cosmetic problems was because they figured they probably didn't have to. Ordinarily, something that new, and with that low a mileage, would be detailed and sold as a CPO (Certified-Pre-Owned) Lexus. But, as you note, used LC models aren't exactly on every street corner, the dealership probably figured somebody would buy it as is, and that wouldn't do the CPO process on it, which costs money. Not only that, but at some dealerships, the technicians are so busy doing other things that they often don't have time to spend working on getting CPO's ready...it is a long process, with a roughly 160-item checklist.

A significant accident can, in some cases, also keep a vehicle from becoming a CPO, but that probably requires more than just curb-rash or a cracked grille.

 

You could have a GSF for much less coin. But yes it won’t look as cool, and the interior is a notch above the Gs

 

JDR, how did LC ride compared to your GS AWD?
How compliant are the springs - compliant or terse?
How do the shock absorbers control the ride - floaty or very tied down?

Btw, have you ever driven a RWD GS? I wonder how does RWD ride compared to your AWD GS?
Part numbers used are totally different; the only suspension parts shared is the rear roll bar.

 

sucks the previous owner was attrocious in taking care of it. Moms has only 5400 miles for a 2018 lol, its still pristine and great to drive

 

Gsf might be too similar interior wise to what you have. It drives nothing like the GS you have and more raw than the Lc. Lc500 is just a very beautiful car.

 

JDR76, glad you got to experience one even if it hadn't been taken care of.

looks like the one you drove has the performance (aka dynamic handling) package, like mine, so has rear wheel steering, vgrs and other goodies. i just love how direct (and variable) the steering is. and yes of course, the sound!

mine only has about 4k mi. on it so i don't drive it a ton, but i get a smile on my face every time.

 

Don't they have the same performance?

 

No, the GSF is far better around a track. The LC lacks cooling and body control and driver feedback at the limit since it's more of a GT car and you can feel this if you get really aggressive with them in the street.

GSF just keeps clawing and the LC washes out, a bit disappointing but they canceled the LCF.....