Long Live the Lexus 5.0 V8
#16
The Lexus 5.0 V8 will be missed when it's gone. Not taking any chances on when that happens, so have an LC500 coupe on order and eagerly awaiting it's arrival!
#17
Lexus Fanatic
I love EVs but I also love a great V8. I am considering ordering a BMW 7 Series and I go back and forth on the EV vs the V8
#18
Intermediate
#19
Explain to me again why I should miss the v8 🤣🤣
https://youtu.be/QB6919Fh1d4?si=v8mUZ-XkBSW_1rUG
https://youtu.be/QB6919Fh1d4?si=v8mUZ-XkBSW_1rUG
#20
Lexus Fanatic
get the ev. So manny more options than the v8. You can take it to the park and play the radio without draining the battery like you would with the v8. You always have accessory mode without draining the battery like a v8. BMW could do an over the air update releasing more power for it, not exactly possible with the v8. It’s quieter, more torque and smoother, although the v8 is impressively smooth for an engine. Get the ev. I looked at both and definitely prefer the ev. I want it all. Fast, fun AND to win.
The EV is slower than the V8
#22
drives cars
Losing? The LC was reeling in the Model 3. If this were a roll race, it would have gone a lot differently. Besides, we all know there are a lot of faster cars for the money. Speed isn't what makes an LC what it is.
#23
Lexus Champion
Lexus has never really been fast, the F cars can barely keep up with 6 cyl mainstream German stuff so you don't really buy them for that.
The LC is so incomparably better built with higher spec materials not a single person who owns one cares about some cheap plastic clad EV like a model 3. The model is is also SLOW vs anything somewhat serious
The LC is so incomparably better built with higher spec materials not a single person who owns one cares about some cheap plastic clad EV like a model 3. The model is is also SLOW vs anything somewhat serious
#24
Lexus Fanatic
Just totally different cars for totally different purposes
#25
drives cars
Lexus has never really been fast, the F cars can barely keep up with 6 cyl mainstream German stuff so you don't really buy them for that.
The LC is so incomparably better built with higher spec materials not a single person who owns one cares about some cheap plastic clad EV like a model 3. The model is is also SLOW vs anything somewhat serious
The LC is so incomparably better built with higher spec materials not a single person who owns one cares about some cheap plastic clad EV like a model 3. The model is is also SLOW vs anything somewhat serious
#26
Lexus Fanatic
Right, and that is why I get so frustrated sometimes on social media. I can't post more than a couple Instagram reels about my IS 500 without someone chiming in that it's slow. OK, wait a minute. Is 472 horsepower... slow now? And also, the IS 500 is severely tire-limited. That's a big reason why Lexus quotes the RC F as having a significantly better 0-60 - the tires. Besides, it is all top-end. Sure, as a 5.0 it has pretty good torque, but the engine was designed with top-end power in mind. That's why Lexus got Yamaha to help them design the cylinder head - well, that, and the glorious sound.
#27
Intermediate
If the choice is between the 5.0 v8 or an electric motor, I’m choosing the electric motor every time. And while some would miss the v8 I think it’s clear generally speaking why electric is preferable. I’d love the LC with the Tesla plaid motors
#28
Lexus Fanatic
In a luxury sedan like I have, bring on the EV.
#29
Lexus Champion
Right, and that is why I get so frustrated sometimes on social media. I can't post more than a couple Instagram reels about my IS 500 without someone chiming in that it's slow. OK, wait a minute. Is 472 horsepower... slow now? And also, the IS 500 is severely tire-limited. That's a big reason why Lexus quotes the RC F as having a significantly better 0-60 - the tires. Besides, it is all top-end. Sure, as a 5.0 it has pretty good torque, but the engine was designed with top-end power in mind. That's why Lexus got Yamaha to help them design the cylinder head - well, that, and the glorious sound.
Pay them no attention. Your V8 is fabulous.
#30
Lexus Champion