In all fairness he is not running down Lexus or the LC 500 by any means at all. He’s said on several occasions that the steering feedback is numb compared to the Porsche cars. I don’t believe that those who are familiar with both would necessarily disagree with his assessment. That’s probably the “rasison d’etre “of Porsche vehicles. For the record he said that the BMW (Current generation) is even more numb feeling than the LC 500. These are just one reviewer’s thoughts based on direct driving experience, nothing more.

Based on previous statements he prefers the LC 500 to BMW or Mercedes competitors. He has now purchased the Porsche 911. David may possibly find himself longing for the GT car experience after living with the Porsche’s sports car for awhile.
Humans are known to change their minds. 😊

 

Did you watch the Vid I posted ???

 

Yes. I guess it is a matter of interpretation, I don’t view it as “running down “ Lexus/LC 500. Anyway I don’t mean to make a fuss about it I’m just sharing my thoughts. Best regards.

 

@KiwiGreg
Here is a post 2 days ago from David.

@AutomotivePress2 days ago
“There is no question that the LC 500 is still an amazing car, it's just not the right car for me. I've owned a number of Porsche Boxster GTS and now I have a new 911, and I still prefer these over the LC 500 in terms of driving feel. But I still love the LC for other reasons, such as the refinement and reliability.”

So it seems there’s still very high respect for the LC 500. The man just wants a sports car.
Peace.👍

 

I question why anyone cares what his opinion is. Most care way to much what other people think. He can post videos and change cars every other day. None of this is value added.

 

People will always care about other opinions. Some more than others and that's not going to change. Especially when it comes down to pride of ownership. Your post in itself is your opinion, about other people's opinions, about a car reviewers' opinion. You're caught up in the opinion web just like everyone else. That's just my opinion though.

 

Ha!
Very well stated.😀

 

 

Yeah the Lexus sponsored LFA event was this past weekend. The largest single gathering of LFA owners from around the USA and Canada happened in souther California. Lexus sold the package to owners to include covered transport to and from the event for the vehicles and first class airfare for owners. Quite an event!

 

Lotta $$$ down there....far cry from the cars/coffee I go to.:}

 

I remember walking into my Lexus dealership a few years ago and in the showroom, they had a roped off LFA. I had never seen one in person and was psyched about being able to see one in the flesh. I honestly wasn't blown away by the styling. I get it.... amazing engine, exhaust note etc. but the body lines looked a bit dated. I recall thinking it looked a bit chunky and something about it just didn't flow. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to own one at the right price.

 

I remember when the local Lexus dealer was selling a new LFA at sticker price and it sat on the showroom floor for quite a while. I was somewhat interested but with two kids in college at the time and the LFA still costing more than I paid for my first house in 1986, my wife convinced me to pass on the opportunity. In hindsight, I left the money in the market (which was great until recently ) and several years later spent a fraction of that amount on my '23 LC cabrio (which I agree is better looking than the LFA; and the top goes down).

 

I agree! I took my LC to our local cars & coffee monthly event last summer in NC (during their Japanese car focus event) and it barely got a look from most of the attendees. They seemed to be more focused on souped-up Subarus, Hondas and Toyotas. It was a total waste of time, and I haven't been back since.

 

Ricers are popular in the more populated areas here.

 

“Souped up Suburus” Yep! A different crowd for sure. Lexus really extended their best efforts (Engineers, technicians and factory) to create a terrific car that nonetheless is greatly under appreciated by the vast majority. Its true quality is the inverse of its popularity.