I also used them in my GS because the audio quality is better than anything you can get via Bluetooth, and I'm not trying to recatalogue my entire library of songs in digital formats. But now I resign myself to doing it lol

 

I wish it had a cassette player as well , I have more than 100 of them, and I have Nakamichi Cassette player as well at home.

 

Has anyone investigated if one can be retrofitted? I’m assuming that all of the audio is on a BUS of some sort, so the lack of a plug behind an head unit isn’t a problem. If the software is carried over from other Lexus models, it’s possible that the code is already in there, and you may just need to flip a toggle switch in some dealer coding tool to turn it on, not unlike adding Sat radio, or something like that. (I know that this would be the case for other manufacturers I’ve tinkered with..)

I agree with all of those who say that CDs sound better. That’s just an objective statement, as all of the compression used in digital files, FORGET ABOUT STREAMING, “take out the frequencies that don’t matter.” While largely true unless you’re a dog or have a great subwoofer, some of them matter if you really want the full spectrum. Bluetooth just makes significantly worse.

 

I did the same..my plan was to buy a 2024 in Sept 2024, but when I saw the tacked on the 2024 display in Sept 2023, I rushed and found a new 2023 LC Convertible 2 states away in the exact color combo and loaded with all options, of course I purchased it. Im very happy with my decision. I had the track pad in my LS460, so the LC track pad was not an issue for me. I was fortunate to find what I was looking for that was relativity close by. I do wish my 23 had the 360 camera, but it was worth the tradeoff to get the better dash layout IMO. I also like having the CD player, especially vs the plastic empty shell... I was really surprised Lexus did not finish the dash properly.

 

Center console @2:43
Surprised they didn't edit out @3:30

 

I love how he puts his hand up as if he isn't the one in the wrong 🤣

 

dude is an excellent driver. Where I live in N. Ca I was waiting for the inevitable deer to jump in front of car or the stealthy CHP off in the bushes on a blind curve in the shade.

 

I watched this 4 times, what am I missing

 

Had trouble opening the center console and He pulled into an oncoming car.

 

Looked to me like his cap was jamming the console & a bush was obscuring his view of oncoming traffic

Surprising that either or both were in the video, guess it shows a warts & all attitude ?

 

Pulled out my ripper and rip some more into lossless Wave. Put this in USB and see how the ML truly sound.
so far, I have not been very impressed with the ML with using Tidal and wireless carplay(Bluetooth). Radio sounds like **** also.
TBH, the ML in my GSF sounded a lot better.

 

I see it as he was frustrated that the other car overreacted by coming to a complete stop for no reason and then allowed/encouraged the LC to proceed. Many think this is a careful or kind gesture but a) if he had just continued on as he was supposed to the delay would have been shorter and b) the LC driver was baited into accepting liability for proceeding when he did not have the right of way, even though the other driver allowed him to proceed.

 

True I suppose it could be that as he had already stopped, presumably to let the car in the roadway continue who then instead slowed down for him.

As they say, be predictable on the road, don't try to be nice.

 

This is PEAK Lexus! The Refreshed 2024 Lexus LC is (somehow) Even BETTER! - Car Confections

If you do not own the 2024, cover your ears . They mention that Lexus has finally corrected their biggest flaw in the past. This is of course referring to the updated infotainment system.

 

Love that red interior. Surprisingly, interior noise reading of 56db is louder than vert w/top up (54.6db) @55mph.