Got an LS430 and LX570 which both are about the biggest tanks you can get.. So yeah I'm spoiled by top notch Lexus reliability.

Plan to get a used LC convertible, probably 4-5 years old in the somewhat near future. Are LCs as big of tanks as the rest, reliability wise? I see no reason why not.

Sorry if this is a dumb question.

 

Ha ha ha. I ‘kind of’ just asked the same question.

I’m currently considering buying an early LC as well and have been making use of the car fax website to try and see if there are any recurring problems.

You can check out a lot of the cars history - especially the first few warranty years, by looking at the reports in detail.

At the moment, the higher mile cars seem to be around 80k miles, so not really mega miles to see trends, but those cars I’ve looked at seem to be heavy on consumables (most have new tires in the first 15k miles or less), lots of brake inspections (I think this is down to brake pad noise rather than a serious issue I’ve since discovered), I’ve seen a few that have had tracking required a few times (though this could be driver / road dependent), one transmission check out (no work required), a new control arm (again could be driver related) and some minor random stuff, like a replacement front seat.

I only part consider the cars that have been in accidents, (minor or otherwise) as the issue could have been accident related (or poor reassembly).

I have noticed that quite a few of the cars from 2018 (my target audience) have been in accidents and another couple that appear to be bargains are actually stolen recovered when you dig into them.

I’m sure owners will chime in now but hope this helps some!

Edit: It seems that the alignment can be tricky on these cars. The front subframe location being an essential part of the alignment. Some people notice a light pull on the steering when not perfectly aligned and maybe resulting in the rapid tire wear - but that may also be due to 400+hp!

 

the convertible hasn't been out 4-5 years.

i think '21 was the first model year in the u.s.

have not seen any major trending issues.

 

This is my third Lexus. I had a 13 IS350 F-Sport, 15 RC F, and now a 21 LC500 C. No issues with any of them. I have only taken to the dealer for routine maintenance. These cars are rock solid. In my opinion, reliability for a car that is 4-5 years old will really depend on the previous owner. If you get one with one owner that was well maintained you should be good.

 

Yes - I’ve owned LX470 and GX470 and my LC500 Vert feels almost as indestructible as those 2 tanks - the big difference of course is that you can’t drive it like an SUV due to the lack of body on frame construction, low ground clearance, and 21” wheels with low profile tires. But when just cruising around on normal roads I can’t imagine a convertible GT feeling any more rock solid - and with a curb weight of 4,540 pounds I sometimes feel like I’m piloting the battleship Yamato down the road Here’s one of my favorite pics of my LC which captures just how big of a tank it is:

 

I'd get the newest you can afford, and with the lowest mileage possible. And of course I'd only buy from original owner, to minimize potential issues, and have the entire vehicle history. If not possible, then from a dealer, but with only one owner before them (and not sitting there for months, possibly being abused by others). And I'd shy away from the 'performance'/'handling package', since both the rear-wheel steering and variable-ratio steering make it not only heavier, but less reliable (for obvious reasons). By the way, I've owned several V8 Lexus vehicles in the past, and had trouble with an LS engine, and my last RC-F had a super noisy engine, which was deemed 'normal', but it didn't sound like others. I was disappointed at that car anyway, so sold it soon after I bought it (at a great loss, of course). So I'm not buying blindly anymore. Good luck.

 

Got mine when it first came out Convertible model on 21 ! No issues at all !

 

I have an LX570 for that , an oh, it gets used for fun.

Amazing picture and color, is it yellow or beige? I knew this mother was heavy but 4500lbs, that's even better. I do own an R129 so I know how a GT tank is supposed to feel.

Not too worried about this. 90% of these are gonna be creampuffs that were cared for like clockwork by the original wealthy owners. Just inspect the car thoroughly, make sure it hasn't been wrecked and check the Lexus service history.

Thanks to everyone for the replies!

 

Thanks - it’s Flare Yellow with “toasted caramel” (aka beige ) interior and top - some better pics below. I love the R129 SL’s but I was still in college/law school when they came out so I could never afford one but I lusted after them from afar - they always looked to me like they were built like the proverbial bank vault, LOL. My LC gives me similar vibes but with a Japanese flair.

 

Stunning. Irresistible colors. Love your car. Seriously.

And yeah, can’t wait to have both lol. It’ll be fun to compare and contrast a 20 year GT difference!!! R129 is a tank you are correct, you can’t even open the door from inside with one finger to get out lol.



Not as sharp as your door handles though lol, still nice though. Old school. Takes a solid 2 finger tug to open these doors.

BTW our LC won’t be new but ABSOLUTELY 1000000% the ONLY interior color we are getting is beige like yours. Absolute deal breaker any other color!

 

Thanks - yeah Flare Yellow is an awesome color except for maybe someone in the witness protection program who needs something a little more subtle I absolutely love it - the metallic flakes really pop in the sun - I don’t think pictures can do it justice. My favorite comment about it was by a reviewer who wrote:
“Then the 2020 Lexus LC 500 showed up resplendent in metallic Flare Yellow, a shade that attracted gazes like it was on fire.”
2020 Lexus LC 500 Luggage Test | Hey, why not?

I live in an area which has arguably the highest concentration of elderly and meth-head drivers in the world so I need all the visibility I can get - hence my Flare Yellow LC, Punk’n Orange Jeep, and Torch Red Vette

 

Oh yeah that's just fabulous. Lexus paint on their high end cars is the best out there, arguably. I'm still stunned by the 20 year old paint job on my LS.

Nice garage.

 

Yes, nice pics as always Greg.
I've repeatedly driven All Over Our Entire State and will 100% testify to what Greg says about Tampa/St Pete drivers. And he's being kind. Younger Gens who nothing matters to them but their own stupidity.
Miami Dade gets an honorable mention but there are so many of them stacked on top of each other and not able to move at all, it really doesn't matter how they drive IF They Could.
The nicest Fl drivers by far are in the Jacksonville area.
Bruce in Fl
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