Lexus LC News
#2806
Lexus Test Driver
New M6 will have over 600hp and priced around $110k+.
LC500 if priced at $80k is worth every penny with the 5.0 V8 and its current interior.
But Lexus / sources are saying it will be $100k + and at that price it needs to stand out with more power, luxury etc.
LC500 if priced at $80k is worth every penny with the 5.0 V8 and its current interior.
But Lexus / sources are saying it will be $100k + and at that price it needs to stand out with more power, luxury etc.
#2807
Lexus Champion
wait a year and that 80k is easily achievable for the LC that's collecting dust on the lot. Look at how much they have to discount RCF and GSF just to move units
#2808
What I feel bad about here are all the predictions of doom.
Lexus built the car that won a lot of hearts in show car form.
You might get an LC-F later in the life cycle.
The RC-F has to sell against an M4. Folks just want their M4. Plus the RC-F interior is crahp and the seats are uncomfortable.
The GS-F is a lovely car but doesn't have enough juice to compete in the segment.
Each car has it's own story board.
Lexus built the car that won a lot of hearts in show car form.
You might get an LC-F later in the life cycle.
The RC-F has to sell against an M4. Folks just want their M4. Plus the RC-F interior is crahp and the seats are uncomfortable.
The GS-F is a lovely car but doesn't have enough juice to compete in the segment.
Each car has it's own story board.
#2810
Lexus Champion
What I feel bad about here are all the predictions of doom.
Lexus built the car that won a lot of hearts in show car form.
You might get an LC-F later in the life cycle.
The RC-F has to sell against an M4. Folks just want their M4. Plus the RC-F interior is crahp and the seats are uncomfortable.
The GS-F is a lovely car but doesn't have enough juice to compete in the segment.
Each car has it's own story board.
Lexus built the car that won a lot of hearts in show car form.
You might get an LC-F later in the life cycle.
The RC-F has to sell against an M4. Folks just want their M4. Plus the RC-F interior is crahp and the seats are uncomfortable.
The GS-F is a lovely car but doesn't have enough juice to compete in the segment.
Each car has it's own story board.
Btw the RCF and GSF has identical upgraded seat (every single model has them)
#2811
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
Why are you comparing m6 600hp to a LC500 471hp when there is already hush hush speculation that there will be an LCF?
#2812
The interior is crahp
the seats are uncomfortable
that is what I said
you may have interpreted my input differently than what I said
the seat quality is just fine but they are uncomfortable to me
the seats are uncomfortable
that is what I said
you may have interpreted my input differently than what I said
the seat quality is just fine but they are uncomfortable to me
#2813
Lexus Test Driver
I think it looks nice but there are two things I don't like.
I don't like that passenger center-console handle. Just reminds me of a corvette and visually shrinks the cabin.
I also don't like the instrument cluster. It's too small and can't display a lot of information without scrolling through different modes. I hate that. Makes me take my eyes off the road.
I like Audi's virtual instrument cluster way more just because it can show much more information simultaneously, without the need to scroll through different modes.
I hope the new LS isn't a cut-and-paste of the LC in regards to the instrument cluster.
I don't like that passenger center-console handle. Just reminds me of a corvette and visually shrinks the cabin.
I also don't like the instrument cluster. It's too small and can't display a lot of information without scrolling through different modes. I hate that. Makes me take my eyes off the road.
I like Audi's virtual instrument cluster way more just because it can show much more information simultaneously, without the need to scroll through different modes.
I hope the new LS isn't a cut-and-paste of the LC in regards to the instrument cluster.
#2814
Lexus Fanatic
Is there anything positive that you do like?
#2816
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
LC's interior is already ahead of it's current competition but competitions new iteration? Nobody knows yet...
#2817
Quoted for clarity, I believe he's talking about the RCF, in which I agree interior leaves some to be desired but don't think its crap, its pretty good for the competition imo.
LC's interior is already ahead of it's current competition but competitions new iteration? Nobody knows yet...
LC's interior is already ahead of it's current competition but competitions new iteration? Nobody knows yet...
Can't wait to see the color palette on the LC interior!
#2818
Thanks G Star
I guess this thread went sideways with the references to the F lines.
To me, the LFA was a top shelf effort and the rest of the F cars have been well below Lexus's best efforts.
I have consistently been a big supporter of the LC.
I think the LC owners will enjoy a best in class interior and a wonderful driving/ownership experience.
I am in the minority here who think the LC will be best enjoyed in hybrid form, the version most in line with the original prototype vision.
The LC hybrid will be like butter.
I guess this thread went sideways with the references to the F lines.
To me, the LFA was a top shelf effort and the rest of the F cars have been well below Lexus's best efforts.
I have consistently been a big supporter of the LC.
I think the LC owners will enjoy a best in class interior and a wonderful driving/ownership experience.
I am in the minority here who think the LC will be best enjoyed in hybrid form, the version most in line with the original prototype vision.
The LC hybrid will be like butter.
#2819
Lexus Fanatic
That doesn't mean, however, that Toyota and Lexus are necessarily doing a worse job overall. Under the skin, Toyota/Lexus still does some of the most reliable and longest-lasting drivetrains in the industry. I see a lot of complaints in this forum about Toyota and Lexus drivetrains being "dated", but IMO, that's a non-issue. To me, reliability is more important than always having the newest technology.
Last edited by mmarshall; 12-31-16 at 02:47 PM.
#2820
Lexus Test Driver
Clearly the current estimated price range is 80-100k, if you don't believe it, check out the figures from every magazine that was in Spain for media day.
Why are you comparing m6 600hp to a LC500 471hp when there is already hush hush speculation that there will be an LCF?
Why are you comparing m6 600hp to a LC500 471hp when there is already hush hush speculation that there will be an LCF?
But if you look at GSF which $86-88k and comes fully loaded, I can't see the new LC starting at a lower price than the GSF.
Also all the Car mags i have readhave said it will be $100k+, lets hope that is not the case.
I put 650i/M6 in the conversation because in terms of size, luxury and performance its probably the closest competitor to LC.
Although the new one is about a year away.
Yes the M6 is about $120k with Comp pack, but historically Lexus has made a name for itself by giving you similar features/performance at a discount to the Germans.
Again the LC500 in a vacuum is a great car with amazing looks.
All im saying is at the price speculated of $100k, it does not provide enough performance or luxury that makes u say wow i gotta get it instead of paying that extra 20k for M6 or S550 coupe etc...
No matter what - its good Lexus is building it and hopefully a LC-F is not far behind.
My last post on this debate until we learn the actual price hopefully at Detroit Auto show.
Last edited by RNM GS3; 12-31-16 at 12:54 PM.