How ClubLexus Was Involved In My New LC 500
#46
#47
OP, congratz on your purchase!
Lexus of Seattle is a good dealership, fair pricing and they seem willing to negotiate; much better than the snob of Lexus of Bellevue. Wife and I got both of our Lexus at L of S the past few years.
Looking forward to more of your experience with the LC and RC-F. Are the LC and RC both of your vehicles? Do you alternate daily these cars, or is one of the them your weekend fun car?
Lexus of Seattle is a good dealership, fair pricing and they seem willing to negotiate; much better than the snob of Lexus of Bellevue. Wife and I got both of our Lexus at L of S the past few years.
Looking forward to more of your experience with the LC and RC-F. Are the LC and RC both of your vehicles? Do you alternate daily these cars, or is one of the them your weekend fun car?
#48
LC Seats
All of the LC models that I looked at had cloth inserts with leather. I’m not a fan of cloth seats because they are more prone for damage(stains, and such). I ended up with the Touring Package and to my surprise, the seats are all leather, no cloth. Seat material is almost identical to my RCF including the pattern of the stitching. I don’t know about other LC owners, but I was very happy when it came in.
LC Sport and Performance Package’s with cloth seat inserts
LC Touring Package with leather inserts
My LC Touring Package seat bottom
My RCF seat bottom
LC Sport and Performance Package’s with cloth seat inserts
LC Touring Package with leather inserts
My LC Touring Package seat bottom
My RCF seat bottom
#49
^^^^It's not really cloth it's Alcantara, a man made suede material. Those seats come with the Sport and the Performance Packages. The Touring Package comes with Semi-Aniline leather. The Base Model seats are regular leather.
Alcantara:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcantara_(material)
Semi-Aniline Leather:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aniline_leather
But, I'm with you. When looking for my LC, I spurned all Models with the Sport Package. I did not want Alcantara in the wear areas of my seats. I also sought out and have the Touring Package. It was no surprise to me, since I knew what I was looking for.
BTW, are you aware that the headliner material that comes with the Touring Package is Alcantara?
Edit - And just to add, the 2020 RC F Track Edition comes with Alcantara seats. That stuff is supposed to hold you in the seats better in spirited maneuvers. However, as I say above, it's NOT for me!
Lou
Alcantara:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcantara_(material)
Semi-Aniline Leather:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aniline_leather
But, I'm with you. When looking for my LC, I spurned all Models with the Sport Package. I did not want Alcantara in the wear areas of my seats. I also sought out and have the Touring Package. It was no surprise to me, since I knew what I was looking for.
BTW, are you aware that the headliner material that comes with the Touring Package is Alcantara?
Edit - And just to add, the 2020 RC F Track Edition comes with Alcantara seats. That stuff is supposed to hold you in the seats better in spirited maneuvers. However, as I say above, it's NOT for me!
Lou
Last edited by flowrider; 07-04-19 at 03:57 PM.
#50
^^^^It's not really cloth it's Alcantara, a man made suede material. Those seats come with the Sport and the Performance Packages. The Touring Package comes with Semi-Aniline leather. The Base Model seats are regular leather.
Alcantara:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcantara_(material)
Semi-Aniline Leather:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aniline_leather
But, I'm with you. When looking for my LC, I spurned all Models with the Sport Package. I did not want Alcantara in the wear areas of my seats. I also sought out and have the Touring Package. It was no surprise to me, since I knew what I was looking for.
BTW, are you aware that the headliner material that comes with the Touring Package is Alcantara?
Edit - And just to add, the 2020 RC F Track Edition comes with Alcantara seats. That stuff is supposed to hold you in the seats better in spirited maneuvers. However, as I say above, it's NOT for me!
Lou
Alcantara:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcantara_(material)
Semi-Aniline Leather:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aniline_leather
But, I'm with you. When looking for my LC, I spurned all Models with the Sport Package. I did not want Alcantara in the wear areas of my seats. I also sought out and have the Touring Package. It was no surprise to me, since I knew what I was looking for.
BTW, are you aware that the headliner material that comes with the Touring Package is Alcantara?
Edit - And just to add, the 2020 RC F Track Edition comes with Alcantara seats. That stuff is supposed to hold you in the seats better in spirited maneuvers. However, as I say above, it's NOT for me!
Lou
#51
^^^^I actually did not want the Performance Package. The rear wheel steering is just added mechanics I didn't want to deal with. My LC has the 20" forged wheels with Bridgestone RF street rubber. I have a set of 21" gloss black Vossens on order. My PSS4 are at Discount Tire waiting for the wheels. They are 255/40/21 and 295/35/21 in NON RFT. I also have the Carbon Fiber spoiler. It goes well with the Cavier color. And yes, coming up to speed with the infotainment system will be a challenge for this old man. My biggest gripe however is - why no map pockets on the seat backs Seems like something that is easy to do My ISF had them. I kept my window shades in there. Also no roof mounted sun glass holder???
Lou
Lou
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#52
Lou
^^^^I actually did not want the Performance Package. The rear wheel steering is just added mechanics I didn't want to deal with. My LC has the 20" forged wheels with Bridgestone RF street rubber. I have a set of 21" gloss black Vossens on order. My PSS4 are at Discount Tire waiting for the wheels. They are 255/40/21 and 295/35/21 in NON RFT. I also have the Carbon Fiber spoiler. It goes well with the Cavier color. And yes, coming up to speed with the infotainment system will be a challenge for this old man. My biggest gripe however is - why no map pockets on the seat backs Seems like something that is easy to do My ISF had them. I kept my window shades in there. Also no roof mounted sun glass holder???
Lou
Lou
#53
^^^^2008 ISF. Sold it yesterday. Having clear film put on the front end tomorrow, window tint this coming tuesday. Headers and exhaust probably next month.
My ISF had full bolt-ons and base RCF wheels with 255/35/19 and 295/30/19 Bridgestone S-04 tires. Also had USRS on the front and an F-Sport rear sway bar. I owned it for almost 11 years. With the mods it was a GREAT handling car and fun to drive. IMHO, the stock ISF was way undertired and underwheeled. When the new owner rolled it out of my garage it had 50,010 miles on it.
BTW, the LC is not available with TVD. Mine also has the LSD.
And, I also have State Farm.
Lou
My ISF had full bolt-ons and base RCF wheels with 255/35/19 and 295/30/19 Bridgestone S-04 tires. Also had USRS on the front and an F-Sport rear sway bar. I owned it for almost 11 years. With the mods it was a GREAT handling car and fun to drive. IMHO, the stock ISF was way undertired and underwheeled. When the new owner rolled it out of my garage it had 50,010 miles on it.
BTW, the LC is not available with TVD. Mine also has the LSD.
And, I also have State Farm.
Lou
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#54
You guys are really making it difficult for me... Was thinking of selling my RCF for a LC-500, but now, considering just keeping my RCF (probably won't give me enough for it anyway). Thanks for all the good information. Don't know yet if the LC is that much better than my RCF (or if it is?).
Maybe I do need one of each?
Maybe I do need one of each?
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#56
Lou
^^^^2008 ISF. Sold it yesterday. Having clear film put on the front end tomorrow, window tint this coming tuesday. Headers and exhaust probably next month.
My ISF had full bolt-ons and base RCF wheels with 255/35/19 and 295/30/19 Bridgestone S-04 tires. Also had USRS on the front and an F-Sport rear sway bar. I owned it for almost 11 years. With the mods it was a GREAT handling car and fun to drive. IMHO, the stock ISF was way undertired and underwheeled. When the new owner rolled it out of my garage it had 50,010 miles on it.
BTW, the LC is not available with TVD. Mine also has the LSD.
And, I also have State Farm.
Lou
My ISF had full bolt-ons and base RCF wheels with 255/35/19 and 295/30/19 Bridgestone S-04 tires. Also had USRS on the front and an F-Sport rear sway bar. I owned it for almost 11 years. With the mods it was a GREAT handling car and fun to drive. IMHO, the stock ISF was way undertired and underwheeled. When the new owner rolled it out of my garage it had 50,010 miles on it.
BTW, the LC is not available with TVD. Mine also has the LSD.
And, I also have State Farm.
Lou
#57
First Wash
Odometer reads 333 miles, I washed it for the first time since I took delivery of my LC 500 on May 29th.
First Car Wash
Finally finished after two hours.
First Car Wash
Finally finished after two hours.
Last edited by RCFGrandpa; 08-12-19 at 10:35 PM. Reason: Edit
#59
Lexus Cash
[QUOTE=Ismelllike;10585537]How do you even find out about the Lexus cash? I need to work on my negotiation skills.[/QUOTE
The Lexus website will have the current offers for each model.
The Lexus website will have the current offers for each model.
Last edited by RCFGrandpa; 08-12-19 at 10:36 PM. Reason: Edit
#60
The Day My LC 500 Arrived
Here’s a video of my new LC 500 as it arrives from California to Seattle Lexus. Thanks to Gabe the sales manager for taking it.
sorry it didn’t take so here’s a couple photos
Lexus of Seattle
sorry it didn’t take so here’s a couple photos
Lexus of Seattle
Last edited by RCFGrandpa; 10-02-19 at 08:48 PM.
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