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Dude, I test-drove the IS500 and LC500 back-to-back, and had the cash to buy both. I strongly preferred the IS. I love the looks of the LC, but it just seems dead and inert and really drives like an old man's car, no rustling of the jimmies. So I bought the IS500, which always leaves me invigorated with a smile on my face.
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Dude, I test-drove the IS500 and LC500 back-to-back, and had the cash to buy both. I strongly preferred the IS. I love the looks of the LC, but it just seems dead and inert and really drives like an old man's car, no rustling of the jimmies. So I bought the IS500, which always leaves me invigorated with a smile on my face.
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Dude, I test-drove the IS500 and LC500 back-to-back, and had the cash to buy both. I strongly preferred the IS. I love the looks of the LC, but it just seems dead and inert and really drives like an old man's car, no rustling of the jimmies. So I bought the IS500, which always leaves me invigorated with a smile on my face.
I've never driven the LC 500, but I would probably get the LC if they were closer in price. Probably the best looking car I have ever seen and is aging very well. I'll take a coupe.
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I hear ya...I'm just making a recommendation for a person who is clearly not interested in the IS 5. I remember when people called Corvettes an old man's car.
I've never driven the LC 500, but I would probably get the LC if they were closer in price. Probably the best looking car I have ever seen and is aging very well. I'll take a coupe.
I've never driven the LC 500, but I would probably get the LC if they were closer in price. Probably the best looking car I have ever seen and is aging very well. I'll take a coupe.
Having said that, is it worth $40k more than an IS 500? I'd say probably not.
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I did the same. While the looks of the LC are out of this world, I found the driving excitement to be a bit lacking compared to the IS500. The car felt heavy ; the car is heavy. This is noticeable. That, along with the lack of any usable rear seats and the ridiculous $130K price tag, was the deal breaker for me. I just could not justify spending that kind of coin for this vehicle. On the + side for the LC, the 10 speed transmission is head and shoulders above the 8-speed in the IS.
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