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Old 01-14-24, 10:18 AM
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I have owned almost 40 cars since 1976 including MB, BMW, VW, Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Nissan, Chevy, Dodge, my spouse Porsche Cayenne, and Mazda. I mean nothing drove like my 2014 911 GTS, it had a naturally asperated 4 liter Boxter Engine which sounded terrific and handled superior to anything that I owned so far. I had to sell it for personal reasons which forced me to do it, but I regret it dearly as I truly loved that car. At the time of the purchase of the Car I test drove a new 2018 Lexus LC 500 at the dealership and in the same day I did the same with Porsche, even though I am a Lexus fan I ended up buying the used Porsche over the new LC 500 (Touring package) despite the certified 911 was 2 grand more expensive than the Lexus. That was in early 2018, now I am 6 years older and my criteria for a fun car has changed towards sports driving and comfort and the LC excels in that, hence the choice of buying it. I did a lengthy test drive of a locally listed 2021 blue convertible 2 weeks ago and I was impressed with the car, but I wanted the coupe with the performance package as my first choice. Now I will get to test drive it thoroughly in a long trip and I will report my finding here.
I hope it will be comfortable during my length drive home (easy on my back).

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Originally Posted by ragabnh
I have owned almost 40 cars since 1976 including MB, BMW, VW, Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Nissan, Chevy, my spouse Porsche Cayenne, and Mazda. I mean nothing drove like my 2014 911 GTS, it had a naturally asperated 4 liter Boxter Engine which sounded terrific and handled superior to anything that I owned so far. I had to sell it for personal reasons which forced me to do it, but I regret it dearly as I truly loved that car. At the time of the purchase of the Car I test drove a new 2018 Lexus LC 500 at the dealership and in the same day I did the same with Porsche, even though I am a Lexus fan I ended up buying the used Porsche over the new LC 500 (Touring package) despite the certified 911 was 2 grand more expensive than the Lexus. That was in early 2018, now I am 6 years older and my criteria for a fun car has changed towards sports driving and comfort and the LC excels in that, hence the choice of buying it. I did a lengthy test drive of a locally listed 2021 blue convertible 2 weeks ago and I was impressed with the car, but I wanted the coupe with the performance package as my first choice. Now I will get to test drive it thoroughly in a long trip and I will report my finding here.
I hope it will be comfortable during my length drive home (easy on my back).
Great comparisons although a bit apples to oranges, I guarantee you your back will be thanking you on that amazing drive home!

Post pics when you can, and welcome!
Old 01-14-24, 12:19 PM
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Ragabnh, Throw on the concierge with the heated seats sit back crank the ML with the tunes that remember when and let us know what u think when u reach the other end! Oh!!! not to loud on the ML, need to njoy the EXHAUST music!
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Thanks buddy, that is the plan
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I have fallen sick so I had to change my travel plans here, I decided to ship the car home and I should get it by next week at the latest,

The weather conditions certainly weighed in on my decision as well. I am looking forward to receiving the car and driving it.
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Hope your feeling better Ragabnh.
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Old 01-22-24, 01:21 PM
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Haven’t posted here in a while…previously had the ES, RX, and NX models. Current weekend car is a Lexus is a ‘20 LC 500 (based on how nice it is, it may become my everyday car!). Low miles, great shape…bought it from a relative this month. Love the car so far…looking forward to reading up on everyone’s experiences here.
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wmkim You bought it, its all you need to know. Njoy it, congrats and drive it in good health, its a head turner for sure.
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Long time Clublexus member. '06 IS350, '14 GS350 F Sport, and '17 GSF. Recently purchased a '24 Inspiration LC 500 and, since i've been a member for some time, i totally spaced out on introduction. Apologies.





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Njoy it Duke!
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So NICE! 👍

Enjoy your Inspiration!!
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My New to me certified 2021 Lexus LC 500 with Dynamic Handling Package, I would rate driving this beauty as good as my 2014 Porsche 911 GTS (sold) and it sounds even better, very happy with the car.




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Originally Posted by ragabnh
My New to me certified 2021 Lexus LC 500 with Dynamic Handling Package, I would rate driving this beauty as good as my 2014 Porsche 911 GTS (sold) and it sounds even better, very happy with the car.




First glance appears in excellent condition! Congrats! Appreciate how they blacked out the wheel accents👍🏽
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Thanks, yes the Lexus Dealer mentioned that the wheels had some scratches so they powder coated them.
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Originally Posted by detluv313
- lc five before i picked h.e.r up
-🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
all mine, the precious......!!!!!

atomic silver/rijo red
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i know that feeling, it only gets better and better with each drive👍🏼
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