It's not a sports car, it's a luxury GT

@blzt3206

3 жыл бұрын

Great point.

@carelhaasbroek1575

3 жыл бұрын

Just like that random cougar at the bar.

@academiaengineering5136

3 жыл бұрын

Both the lc500 and the Porsche 911 are luxury gts

@juraj_b

3 жыл бұрын

LC = luxury coupe

@Toyota4Life

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a combination of both it has sports car recipe wrapped in a GT coupe

If you buy a car only based on numbers then you have already missed out on half the fun of owning a vehicle.

@d1sturb3d119

3 жыл бұрын

A lesson most folks today don't get cause they're all about that social media hype. Bottom line is whether you care or not. People talked about driver's cars and when they come along, they complain. Then a car with an incredible 0-60, isn't engaging enough. I'll stick to my 13 year old ISF. Suffice to say with more cars Lexus puts these V8's into, I have a whole list of them I want to own. That V8 does not get old.

@Hraptor

3 жыл бұрын

Lets be real, owning is boring, driving is fun

@NoName-oj5km

3 жыл бұрын

But it doesn't hurt to have a fun a car AND smoke people every now and then at the lights.

@hanswurst6742

3 жыл бұрын

True

@hanswurst6742

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hraptor unless you are playing GTA IRL, which sounds stressful, I think owning a great car or several is a ton of fun

seems like jason is getting into the demographic while he himself not realizing it. at least not yet.

@EngineeringExplained

3 жыл бұрын

Resisting my complete conversion to grey hair haha. I genuinely think it's a great car, but it's not something I personally would be keen on owning.

@daveizdebski

3 жыл бұрын

@@EngineeringExplained *buys one 2 months later*

@androiduberalles

3 жыл бұрын

@@daveizdebski Yo dawg, I heard you liked super chargers

@daveizdebski

3 жыл бұрын

@@androiduberalles Yes sir.

@solocamo3654

3 жыл бұрын

@@EngineeringExplained Embrace the old age

"The numbers don't matter" me looking down at the ruler "I guess he's right."

@ornithobiography

3 жыл бұрын

Ohh self-burns, those are rare!

@zippymagee

3 жыл бұрын

Just remember her girlfriends fingers are low numbers as well ;)

@foxgaming76yt24

3 жыл бұрын

Daaaaaaaaaamn.

@ContentOverdrive123

3 жыл бұрын

The numbers mason, what are they!?

@Anonymous_Identity246

Жыл бұрын

💀💀💀

Why do car companies have to make so many good cars, I can’t keep track of my attainable dream cars.

@ChadWilson

3 жыл бұрын

And this one isn't meant to be a garage queen. It wants to be driven. And you know you can run this 100,000 miles and it will still be running.

@alexanderamos4185

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a tricked out El Camino. It’s the best sedan/ pickup crossover ever made.

@rickyh1834

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChadWilson *500,000

@TheCreamRisesToTheTop

3 жыл бұрын

@@rickyh1834 right? 100,000 is nothing for a Toyota / Lexus

@Greg29

3 жыл бұрын

So true.

In this episode, Jason learns how to properly enjoy a luxury car.

@purpleking6678

3 жыл бұрын

This a lexus, no luxury cars in the video. Also a convertible, more of a garbage than a regular lexus. Calling this thing a sports car or a luxury car is like being impressed with people with diabetes for their athleticism.

@HerculeanPearl

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpleking6678 Oh. I've always seen Lexus as a luxury brand. Especially when comparing against Manufacturers like Nissan, Honda, Chevy, etc. (few more I forgot the name of). Lots of the design choices, such as the spindle grille, on Lexus cars is a hit or miss for most though. Interior materials alone seems to make it a bit more luxurious compared to something sportier such as the Nissan GTR.

@MJ_868

3 жыл бұрын

@@purpleking6678 you are aware some types of diabetes has nothing to do with a person's lifestyle choices right

@purpleking6678

3 жыл бұрын

@@HerculeanPearl that’s subjective, comparing a brand pretending to be luxury with brands that don’t even put much effort in the same department isn’t a fair competition.

@0wninguplz

3 жыл бұрын

you take subjective to a whole new level

As the owner of a 2018 LC 500 for about 2.5 years now, I can safely say IMHO it's the best car on the market today in almost every category...except as a all out race car. If you're one of those dufus' who needs 700 h.p. for the public roads, then go buy a 700 h.p. car. If you, on the other hand, are looking for a "perfect" car, this baby comes pretty close. I'm fortunate enough to be able to buy any car I want and looked for almost 3 years, driving over 30 different cars. Honestly, they all sucked for one reason or another. Mostly, I like reliability and knowing that my car will get me where I want to go without some stupidly designed, cheaply made part failing and costing $6000 to replace. That eliminated everything made in England, Germany and Italy. EVERYTHING!!!! When I first saw the Lexus LC 500, in exactly the same color combination in this video, my knees buckled. It was the most beautiful car I have ever seen ....notwithstanding the first time I saw an XK-E in 1962. Within 30 days, I owned an LC 500. Inside and out, top to bottom, front to back it is a beautifully made, well-engineered masterpiece. It's plenty fast. It's comfortable. It's exquisite inside, which is mandatory for me. The body lines are awesome. I even like the Enform computer infotainment/gps system BECAUSE I spent a lot of time learning it. Once you learn and understand it, you almost never have to touch a thing as the VOICE COMMAND works great. All in all, if you're able to afford one of these....buy it. It is way underpriced. I looked at four or five different models of Aston-Martin, did some research and ran away. They look pretty but they are money pits. The Lexus is Toyota reliability squared times 1000. My other car since 1970 is a 1969 Corvette 427/435 Tri-Power. I've had it 51 years now and still love it. It's actually more fun to drive than the Lexus but the Lexus is simply in another class all by itself.

@esmurphy9405

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for writing this. It helps as I make a decision.

@artgrusensky121

Жыл бұрын

well said but a 327 vette would be enough for me!

@artgrusensky121

Жыл бұрын

btw..still need a 6 speed manual so... but the LC is my fave visually and sounds gnarly!

@fontking1a

Жыл бұрын

@@artgrusensky121 My second car is the 2018 LC. My first car is a 1969 427/435 Corvette that has been with me since early 1970. If you're going to go with a Corvette, take my advice and get a big block. I've driven them all, including the C-8 and still nothing is more fun than my "old" 'Vette. It's been a fabulous car. With a little over 200,000 miles the darn thing is still running like a champ. I'm not! It is. The C-2 Corvettes are indeed nice and the '63 with the fuel injected 327 is awesome, but still not as much fun as a 427 four speed. Take care.

@fontking1a

Жыл бұрын

@@artgrusensky121 I do get the desire for a 6 speed manual but you'll find as you get older, and traffic becomes more of a problem, the manual transmission loses its fun real quick.

this car has a soul. which is more than can be said for most newer cars these days

@boygenius538_8

3 жыл бұрын

V8 = soul

@garyvanremortel5218

3 жыл бұрын

Like a '52 Vincent.

@GF-mf7ml

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think Toyota Prius have soul

@garyvanremortel5218

3 жыл бұрын

@@GF-mf7ml Nor heart...

@alphonsusho8962

3 жыл бұрын

Agree, it's something missing in American muscle now days heck even the Germans to some degree

It's so special when Japan, a country that's known for volume cars, builds a car with passion and emotion. We're used to that kind of motoring from America and Europe but when Japan does it it's a really special occasion. Love this car.

This video is subtitled: _An Engineer Confronts His Emotions_

@Angry-Lynx

3 жыл бұрын

Engineers dont recognize emotions as theyre not logical 😁

Car of the year. That’s what everybody’s been saying 😍

@TheStraightPipes

3 жыл бұрын

It’s true. Everybody’s been saying it.

@EngineeringExplained

3 жыл бұрын

I heard even The Pipes™️ were saying it!

@0sus

3 жыл бұрын

@I love you but no, everyone loves the LC

@TheGreektrojan

3 жыл бұрын

@I love you but I will say that this car looks a lot better in person than it does in video. Has a ton of street presence (and I'm someone who tends to be underwhelmed more often than not when seeing high end cars in real life).

@ryanr482

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGreektrojan I would argue the only mass production coup that is more of a head turner than the f type

I completely agree, this is one of the hardest cars to justify. This is until someone drives it. Sure there are faster and cheaper options but the LC500 is "an experience".

He’s a true engineer because he admitted that he was wrong for all the right reasons. Haha

@dilididli2274

3 жыл бұрын

Then, he is not a true engineer, otherwise he wouldn't had admitted his fault.

It's not a proper LC500 video if you're not pinging it off the rev limiter in honor of SavageGeese

@savagegeese

3 жыл бұрын

I will call Jason at 3am and just play sounds of the cars rev limiter.

@Fred_P

3 жыл бұрын

@@savagegeese You should send Toddd with a chainsaw to pay him a visit in his 1970 Ford F250.

@phantommedia9964

3 жыл бұрын

Lol savagegeese actually replied

@usefulidiot21

3 жыл бұрын

As a gearhead and mechanical engineer myself, Engineering Explained and savagegeese are two of my favorite car channels and it would be awesome if they did something together.

@savagegeese

3 жыл бұрын

@@usefulidiot21 We are closer now that is planned.

BMW should take note on that interior design.

@Pascal-uc6tr

3 жыл бұрын

And exterior 😂 that's how you do a big grill

@jacobrael9872

3 жыл бұрын

Eww BMW interiors lol

@ApothecaryTerry

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair the latest gen of BMW interiors are pretty nice- which is good, because if you're inside them then you don't have to look at the exterior.

@xcvxcvcxvxvcq

3 жыл бұрын

BMW interior, exterior, and reliability are a complete and utter fail.

@yahushaking4367

3 жыл бұрын

BMW has no interior design or interior never had never will

This is the car everyone was dreaming of! Na V8, beautiful design, awesome sound ... This won't be possible to release in 10 years from now. This is the last breath for na V8s

@johngoe420

3 жыл бұрын

Couple this to a proper Manual and there it is: the car God drives in heaven

@CharleyClose

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. The NA V8 will be a thing of the past in a few years.

@christianbro2

3 жыл бұрын

Naturally aspirated diesels disappeared a long ago, even more diesels with more than 4 cylinders. Those are not fast, but are surprisingly reliable that will last many km.

@johngoe420

3 жыл бұрын

@@christianbro2 this. Part of what gives a car character is your relationship with it. Growing attached to its organic development as machinery subservient to laws of nature. Having it a long time and knowing it will last a long time unites driver and car in a way that supports rootedness. Even good care of natural resources and financial care.

@Hamsterlion683

3 жыл бұрын

It seems like Toyota is still working on their next generation V8 I’m afraid that Toyota will be the only company that is still making purely “performance” car in the future 😂

Having recently acquired a 1999 SC400 for $3,000 - I'm thinking that I just need to wait until 2041 to pick one of these up for a steal.

@1uzfe

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry they'll last 😏

@thecianinator

2 жыл бұрын

The SC430 has an NA V8 and rear wheel drive, you can get those for under 10 grand

@KaiPonte

2 жыл бұрын

@@thecianinator while I like the 430, both of my sons absolutely HATE the look. I’ve grown to love the styling of the Z30 platform as seen in the SC300 and SC400. My younger son had a LS430 for awhile (before rear ending someone) and I appreciate the 3UZ.

@regnorum

2 ай бұрын

Mate by 2041 this car will probably be x10 the price

@KaiPonte

2 ай бұрын

@@regnorum Not with that god awful spindle grill it won't. Besides, it will need to be featured in a massively popular racing film.

Jason breaking down over a truly beautiful and satisfying automobile. Engineers in Japan will go home weeping tonight.

7:55 I don't think I've ever seen the soft release being shown in any review of this car and OH MY GOD that is unreasonably impressive

In Japan CD stil going strong. Their culture like to maintain old technologies.

@bhuuthesecond

3 жыл бұрын

I love how the Japanese don't fix things that aren't broken.

@CriticalTechReviews

3 жыл бұрын

They'll be back as a vintage retro thing like records in the next ten years or so, I think.

@wasps2000

3 жыл бұрын

People also forget that bluetooth quality is not the same as CD. or even better than that is audio DVD. You haven't heard what the ML system can do until you put an audio DVD in the slot!

@CriticalTechReviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@wasps2000 this too! None of the lossless bluetooth codecs are well adopted and frankly half aren't actually lossless. It's so sad that Kleer is basically a dead technology, it is/was so much better. I still use an old pair of wireless Sennheisers with it.

@AmongUs-mb4qx

3 жыл бұрын

@@CriticalTechReviews why KLEER is not widespread?

That seems like the perfect car to cruise down the California coast!

@nothinghere7391

3 жыл бұрын

That seems like the perfect car to cruise literally anywhere

@puga4202

3 жыл бұрын

@@nothinghere7391 uh....not in my crappy hood with potholes and garbage all over the roads.

@little123456788

3 жыл бұрын

Until a San Francisco bum throws a big turd in your open top at a stop light.

@TobyCostaRica

3 жыл бұрын

Sunday mornings only, otherwise its a stop and go drive down PCH

@RonJohn63

3 жыл бұрын

From one over-priced winery to another.

For years my father has been dreaming of this car. I've made a personal pact that if these come down in value to a price where I can afford it, and if he doesn't own one by then, I'm gifting him one of these.

As much as i'm excited for EVs, these v8s will be very desirable on the used markets in the near future. Enjoy them while you can!

@philbert9967

3 жыл бұрын

Why would anyone be excited about EVs? Are they the same people who are excited about new toasters and hot water heaters?

@juffurey

3 жыл бұрын

Any good ICE car will be very desirable. Yes they will mostly be used but there will be a big market

@denisdelinger3265

3 жыл бұрын

@@juffurey Why mostly used? Eventually they'll be running on fuel as clean as EVs so the market should be 50-50?

@jaydenray2803

3 жыл бұрын

All I want is a pushrod v8 hybrid. That would be amazing.

@mikesilverii7535

3 жыл бұрын

@@philbert9967 they can still be fun to drive. Not necessarily in the traditional, roaring engine and manual shifting way, but car enthusiasts and brands will find ways to make them enjoyable.

This is the sort of car that would actually attract ladies if you drove it at the beach looking cool. It's got leather seats It's got a CD PLAYER

yes lexus lc500, one of my favorite cars.

The Lexus LC500 IS one of the very few vehicles made with pride and love.

EE: "I don't think it belongs on a racetrack" IJ: "IT BELONGS IN A MUSEUM"

@OrbeezRando

3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your channel btw

I own a 19 lc500 performance coupe. I can tell you that this car is way underrated and I’m never going to sell it. I was cross shopping a AMG GT and a Porsche 911 gt3. I went with the Lexus because I need a few more years the get to that super car level. But now that I have the LC I’m never getting rid of it. The sounds, the luxury, the ability to drive it anywhere. I will always keep this car. Five year plan is to have a hurrican evo in the driveway.

“Top secret” compartment. Quality pun right there

I’m a proud owner of an LC 500 with 2 years of daily use, city and multiple long road trips. Almost 60kkm on the ODO. In my opinion, It’s all about the passion of driving, Lexus has done a good mix in this car, with that majestic V8 rumble, while your driving position is where “most of the car is in front of you” 😄 without sacrificing comfort and reliability. IT IS a head-turner :) I didn’t face major maintenance issues :)

The biggest issue this car had when it first came out was everyone was expecting it to be a sports car, which it isn't. It's much closer to a grand tourer and in that context it's a damn good car.

@Epotheros

2 жыл бұрын

It's been a pretty dead segment for 20 years. The buyers see the high price and low performance and will see it as not being worth it before even taking it for a drive. It's basically the last of the cars like the Ford Thunderbird or Jaguar XK.

If you think 0-60 mph in 4.7 is slow for public roads then you don't need a faster car, rather you need a psychologist.

@vandita3695

3 жыл бұрын

The irony is most of the people complaining about this have some slow hatchbacks doing 0-60 in more than 8 seconds.

@nats50

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm happy with my Miata doing 0-60 mph in 5.7-6.0 secs.

@JoshuaTootell

3 жыл бұрын

I complained about my 120 horsepower car being slow. I feel like I was justified.

@angelofmalice0

3 жыл бұрын

(old man moment incoming) I remember when a supercar was considered fast for having that kind of 0-62mph time

@testcardsandmore1231

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelofmalice0 I remember when Golf GTI and similar cars did 0-62 in eight point something seconds and they were FAST!

I was blown away by the interior when I sat in one of these. Absolutely amazing.

When numbers don't count anymore... Isn't it the first sign the maturity is coming? ;)

@robdc4829

3 жыл бұрын

It's a sign you've at least got your driver's licence.

@PrzemyslawSliwinski

3 жыл бұрын

@@robdc4829 Brilliant!

@jpizel1070

3 жыл бұрын

@@robdc4829 Bro 😆😆😆

@mrguest3749

3 жыл бұрын

@@robdc4829 damn bro you killed him

When liking a product it's never just about being objective (life isn't a spreadsheet) it's a combo of objectivity and subjectivity. Reviews are supposed to be biased to some extent

With the LC500 it's all about the character and the quality of attention to detail. It has both in spades. I've not tested the convertible but the coupe remains one of my all time favorite and most memorable test drives ever.

My experience is that once you own a convertible, you understand the attraction and it is hard to think of not owning one in future!

I would argue that in most cases the numbers don’t matter... ultimately a car should touch the soul! Not simply win a willy wagging contest on reddit or apease alliterating auto “journalists.”

I'm very excited to see the same V8 inside the IS 500 F Sports.😍

@Scorpio1075

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, it's one of the reasons I haven't bought a new car yet, I keep thinking the IS 500 F Sport is going to be awesome... but I'd hate to wait and it's not what we're all hoping it will be.

I don't know but for me this car seems like a living thing it sort of like having an emotion of some sort. the designer for sure crafted a masterpiece those lines simply made it look alive, just absolutely fabulous. love it! 😍😍

The permanent joyful look on your face is enough of a recommendation. Beautiful car.

I pretty much enjoy every EE video, but this one is at or near the very top. Good job Jason!

I've been driving Lexus LS cars for years.... this has has been one of the very few cars that makes me think of changing... I love this car...

I really like the fact the this have a CD player and I'm 19. It's really discrete and it's there if you want it without being on your face and looking dated, would be fun to go on a road trip with a few CDs like back in the day.

@Loopsrainforest

3 жыл бұрын

CD's have better audio quality than MP3's. A good way to show off a high end car stereo system.

Literally my favorite car on the market right now. Lexus giving the people what they want (at unattainable prices for 98% of the population)!

Natural aspiration will always be more purist and awesome. The last of a dying breed alongside Lamborghini's V10 and V12, and the Audi R8. Bravo to Lexus for pairing a NA engine with a gorgeous body!

@nvl2691

3 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget the incredible 992 GT3 engine!

1:07 - that smile of joy from a car providing a Multi sensory experience is something I doubt EV’s can replicate

@DanielZajic

3 жыл бұрын

My 2nd favorite car I've owned was a Lexus LS400. That v8 was the best engine I've ever driven except for a Ferrari. My favorite, my BMW i3. Look at all the Tesla videos of people feeling the crazy acceleration of Ludicrous mode.

"The big difference between the lc500 and the lc500 convertible, is that this is a convertible. Mind blowing I know" - Jason 2021

The Lexus LC500 is on this planet for 3 reasons: 1. To look amazing. 2. To sound amazing. 3. To feel amazing. "You can have the rest. Engineering Amazing." - Lexus

Great video! Lexus is great at this.. I've owned one Lexus and driven quite a few more, and I agree with your premise. On paper they don't often take the top spot, but when driving them, they are much more engaging than people give them credit for. Oh, and let's not forget about ridiculously reliable.. You can't enjoy a vehicle when it's in the shop being repaired (I'm looking at you BMW and Mercedes!).

@ApothecaryTerry

3 жыл бұрын

My last car was a Mk4 GS450h and on paper it's...fine. In reality I swapped it for a 981 Cayman S (which everyone apparently loves) and I can say with 100% confidence that the GS is a better car. For me the difference is that in other cars like the porker, 90% of the time I love it while 10% of the time I just want to get home. In the GS there were 0 journeys where I just wanted to get out of it. I don't regret the swap, lockdown Porsche is the way to go, but I'll be in a Lexus dealer in 2-3 years looking at another GS or LC. Lexus are inconsistent though, some of their cars are incredible while others...are the CT200h.

I am glad people are finally giving this car good press. It is drop dead sexy and always has been

Great review. I have one of these and enjoy it quite a lot. When driving it, nothing seems wrong in the world.

In my old age of 34 I'm starting to get the appeal of a v8 soundtrack draped in comfort and reliability😆

@JoshuaTootell

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 40, still haven't gotten there yet.

@vicburt6001

3 жыл бұрын

Only if it comes in manual!

@robdc4829

3 жыл бұрын

Yes - unlike it's German rivals, this thing can be driven past the warranty without breaking the bank(further).

Absolutely love my LC500 coupe. I've owned quite a few vehicles in my time, and the LC500 is definitely a wolf in sheep's clothing. It's not the most expensive car I have owned, but I can say it is by far one of the best as a whole package. I replaced my oem springs with something slightly firmer and that changed this car in the canyons. I run with exotics often, and there are always eye-brows being raised. Great car, can't say enough about it. Get's more compliments out on the streets than my R8 did.

@esmurphy9405

2 жыл бұрын

@utah johnny L just curious why the coupe over the convertible? I can't decide . What year is yours that had to replace the oem springs?

@UtahJohnnyL

2 жыл бұрын

@@esmurphy9405 My LC is a 2018 and the convertibles didn't arrive until 2020. Handling is slightly different in the convertible according to a few journalists and the coupe just suits me better. Springs were replaced as a modification, not because they needed to be. They are slightly lower and slightly firmer which increased handling. Good luck on your search!

I honestly really loved this video. It would be nice to see a handful more like this scattered in amongst your excellent whiteboard videos.

This is for sure one of those cars you have experience to understand. I first sat in one at an auto show when they came out and the interior quality is magnificent. It makes no sense on paper but man it I want one

Specs aren't everything and that's something I've learned over the years of owning and driving cars north of 500 HP. You can only utilize so much power on the roads nowadays, most of it is just untapped. The LC500 is truly special and a last of its breed... It's a shame that people are so quick to judge cars before they've even gotten a chance to drive it.

A guy by where I live owns one and he parks it on the side of the street every day. Gotdam baller

I really enjoyed the smoking tire podcast yesterday! So amazing. That dude is hilarious.

I love Lexus so so much. This interior is perfect, engine great and it's a beautiful colour, although I do love blue ones a lot too. That big oh grille... Come on its beautiful.

the engine sounds great. like it's alive

Awesome video as always. But today we lost an awesome person in the car world. R.I.P Sabine Schmitz ❤

@temwananinkana3419

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no!!! Wat happened!!!😦

@Yathuprem

3 жыл бұрын

@@temwananinkana3419 Cancer. She was been fighting it for the last 3 years.

@cottard7698

3 жыл бұрын

Who?

@temwananinkana3419

3 жыл бұрын

@@cottard7698 she was from germany. A professional driver and journalist.she appeared on top gear a number of times, including when top gear uk had a contest against german tv presenter's of which she was a part of.

@temwananinkana3419

3 жыл бұрын

@@Yathuprem i didnt know. So sad. She was one of the good ones.

I have a 47hp Suzuki and numbers are really disappointing, but Man, when you drive it in curvy and narrow roads, and you feel the kart driving feeling, that's amazing.

The only real bad thing about this car are the fake exhaust tips. Otherwise it's a genuinely great car that will be will probably go back up in value after its initial depreciation, just like the 1st gen NSX. An underappreciated driver's car that gives you an experience and feelings instead of big numbers and the latest tech that's gonna be obsolete in 10 years. This is my affordable dream car with the LFA being my "money no object" dream car. I really hope they don't go too far out of reach in the future like the Mk4 Supras/1st gen NSXs/R34 Skylines/FD RX-7s are doing now.

I honestly love your enthusiasm for cars

I love this car inside and out, the craftsmanship is simply mind blowing! Having driven the coupe and cabriolet, the cabriolet is my choice because of the open top experience and the exhaust note experience! But the only reason that they are not selling is because of the Lexus brand, very sad but true...

@Newerasamearea

3 жыл бұрын

The root reason they aren't selling is GTs aren't selling. it's a dying segment.

Essentially, it's a luxury GT car, not a sports car.

Excellent review. You’re getting funnier and more entertaining. Keep doing what you’re doing cuz it’s working.

"Big difference between the lc 500 and the lc 500 convertible is that this a convertible.İ know mindblowing right"? -Jason

Jason's smile says it all haha. Good car.

Perfect video! My BMW M6 E64 convertible with 6sp manual It’s all about driving this car top down, hear the v10 reving, numbers aren’t important anymore I’m absolutely in love with my car

Great review Jason, really enjoyed that one.

The numbers don't always matter. What matters: You can't keep that grin off your face when you plant it. If the car makes you smile - the numbers are meaningless.

@normt430

3 жыл бұрын

Neither can the gas station you have to visit!

@maggi98mw

3 жыл бұрын

@@normt430 If you want to drive relaxed the 10 Speed-Auto does a great job keeping the car in an efficient range, 24mpg are possible

@BazilRat

3 жыл бұрын

@@normt430 If you're rich enough to afford the car, gas prices are not gonna be an issue

@normt430

3 жыл бұрын

@@maggi98mw isn't that what full size trucks get?

@normt430

3 жыл бұрын

@@BazilRat probably the lowest torque in segment while costing 6-digits...

Reminds me a lot of the American personal luxury cars from the 70s and 80s but the fact that it can turn kinda makes it a grand tourer

This is your best video so far, proves a car is not just about the numbers, it's also about how it makes you feel.

Have the coupe hybrid and riding in it is an experience like no other car I've driven or sat in, I just love it. Definitely the best looking car on the road today, with no exception!

1 minute 16 seconds in was all it took to smile, laugh, and hit the like button.

Absolutely love the honesty

Glad you've come around! I feel like way too many people expected it to be a hardcore sports car when it's always been a GT.

I think we often forget that the the qualities often associated with luxury like a quiet and isolated cabin with nice feeling materials are things that work against lightness. Think about how much weight sound deadening material and thick glass adds. Granted there are ways to get a bit of both, but that can really escalate the cost. There are lightweight track weapons out there but the LC is not trying to be that. Honestly, I can't afford something like this, but I am glad that it exists. It really looks like a car that a group designers and engineers wanted to make even if they understood it wasn't going to get a big following.

LC500 convertible is where Engineering Explained met The Art Of Engineering.

It's just a few years ago streaming passed CD in sales, that's why Mazda got CD players and several japanese cars.

I've driven this car and one of the coolest engineering things about it is that there is no buffeting with the top down. You don't even feel the wind.. in 50 degree evening weather I ended up getting too hot with the heaters on because it forms this weird bubble of heat around you that doesn't get blown away. I've never driven another convertible or even Targa top that offers that level of environmental shielding.

I wish that automotive journalists would quit bashing automakers for putting CD players in their cars. The reason behind this is because cd’s gives the best audio sound quality. What’s the use in putting a high end sound system in a car but leaving out the highest quality of listening (cd player).... I know it is dated tech but it’s still the best quality and I’ll take the best quality over being stuck with limited audio sources.

Totally underrated car.

Fun fact: 2010 Lexus SC was the last car in the United States to be equipped with a cassette tape deck.

As time goes by and car reviewers get more and more technical, it was a bless to watch the video. Thank you!

I am glad for you to discover Toyota's unique car! In my humble opinion, cars are not just numbers, but they come with their own unique personality. I like what you did in the video by approaching the personality of the car instead of the numbers. If we start approach cars from your angle, then there are lots of cars that we can love, Not because of the sheer performance numbers, but the personality that community with the driver, we will fall in love with a particular car. Our good friends cannot be measured by numbers (i.e, how much money they have). The cars that we own are our friends that we share our life together.

CD players are good for audiobooks, FREE at libraries. Hard to rip, too. And, there a lot of CD remasters of LPs or original CDswhere the studios have got the track cuts wrong (especially live concert intros/extros) or just plain ruined the mix. That's what you'll get on streaming music.

As a 17 year old, I like that CD player XD

@exileut

3 жыл бұрын

The last car with a cassette deck was also a Lexus, 2010.

@johnconnor7501

3 жыл бұрын

My 2005 is300 has a cassette player. I thought I had the last year with it. Wow, 5 more years huh

Can you do a video on the EPA and the RPM ACT? I would love to see you break down what tuning companies actually do, how performance tuning works. And the problems with what the EPA is trying to achieve.

My 2023 lc500 Convertible is on order and should be here in a couple of weeks. Very excited 🏖️

Great vid. I so want one of these, maybe in 10-15 years when I can get one for a less than astronomical price.

I love these. It’s like when Mr. Data gets his emotions chip.

I can't wait to pick one up used in a few years when I get tired of rowing my own gears in Miata.

2019 ram 1500 has a CD player from factory too.. was surprised to see it

I personally don't believe you can have luxury without some weight.

@ApothecaryTerry

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Lightness is great for performance, handling and fuel economy but sound insulation and not being thrown around are key to luxury.

I remember seeing a picture where a guy was with his dodge challenger but one was taken when he was in his 20s and the other was taken in recent years showing the car and the guy at two different eras. I honestly believe that the LC500 will have the same type of heritage where one could own it for the rest of their life. In a sense, this car IS a muscle car.

Great video and commentary. I own a Lexus GS and an LS and my dream car has been a 2012 Aston Martin DBS, but I think I would be much better served buying an LC 500.

One of my previous cars was a 2007 Mercedes Benz SL 55 AMG (5.5L V8 Supercharged). The SL 550 and SL 55 AMG were hard top convertibles. It weighed just under 4500 pounds also. It was not, by any means, a race car or a track car. *BUT* - it was fun as heck to drive, and the convertible aspect made it a huge favorite of mine to drive on open roads. MSRP when first released was around the same as this LC500, maybe a bit more, but being both supercharged and hard top convertible, that makes sense. I *totally* get what you mean about just how much fun it is to listen to, and to drive, and especially with the top down. Thanks for the video review, pretentiousness notwithstanding lol.