2024 Lexus LC500 Quick Review
The 2024 Lexus LC500 Convertible ($129,186 starting in Canada, $106,550 starting in the US) is a comfortable GT cruiser, with a 5.0L V8 engine that bellows out a sonorous note and 471 horsepower as it climbs to its 7100 rpm redline. Best enjoyed with the top down, the LC500 Convertible makes a strong case for why it should be the GT car of choice. And given its price in comparison to some of its competition, the LC looks to provide some serious bang for your buck in the comfy GT category. Thomas and James are always happy to be behind the wheel of an LC500 - let’s see what they have to say! We hope you enjoy the episode. SUBSCRIBE!
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Hey rich people! Please buy tons of these now so we can buy them from you in 2038!
In 2038 these will be running great
And wont have dropped one dollar in price
Don't need to be rich to get one. You just need a decent career.
@@MarcYanOfficialWhich I’ll never have
Yup.
Dentist here.😂 Not retired yet. Driving this everyday and absolutely in love with it.
Dentist approved? Can't get any better, can it
Neuroscientist here. I also drive it everyday. Great car!
What colour (UK) interior did you go with?
If you have money, intelligence, and taste: the LC500 is your car.
I drive an LC500 Convertible in Japan. The sense of openness and the engine sound when the top is down help me forget the daily stress. Not many people in Japan, even at Lexus or Toyota headquarters, tend to drive it.
Stay safe man
Enjoy it in good health brother. She's a beauty.
Daily Stress? So… does that mean you aren’t a retired dentist?
they didn't stop at a good looking car, the engine is amazing and the interior is gorgeous phenomenal effort from lexus 10/10 would buy
Best buck out there. No competition. We should get a full review not only an EXTRA. 🤔
@@ApKieras They already did a full review of it (in 2020)
@@janck1000yep. On October 28th 2020 in fact.
@@ApKierasthe LC500 is definitely worth it imo.
Yamaha makes the engine🥶
A dream car right there. Saw the hardtop version the other day and it's simply gorgeous! That rear wind deflector falling down is a bit weird for a Lexus.
In Person it looks gorgeous
_@mojo_ you made me wind the tape back 😊
All I read was, "saw the hardtop"
In my townhome complex, which is NOT expensive to live in, we have two people with LCs. Both and hardtop and a convertible. It’s insane lol
I've seen a couple of them too, and to me it just doesn't have the right stance. It looks boaty, like a big oversized thing. A lot of Japanese designs are guilty of this. For some reason they have very bad stances, never does the car justice on how nice they actually might be to drive.
These non scripted and non cinematic reviews are the best. Keep doing this, please.
As a dentist, I will be buying one of these. I plan to save $600 a month and pay cash in 2031.
just buy a used one those are usually well kept by old people a depreciate like a mf brand new
They're already 60k range in the USA now. im planning on getting one at the end of the year. maybe around 7-10k miles for around 75
The white / blue interior looks so luxurious.
It looks like something the CEO of orbit gum would drive
And so cool too.
I would buy it in a maybe white shark underbelly exterior color. The seat color in that blue the secondary color in this car is and the secondary color maybe in black or dark brown. Now i have to go to the configurator and look if something like this is possible 😂😂❤
It looks like they're sitting in a boat
@@Chris_topher_ Exactly. I remember some Rolls Royce special edition were called like "yacht edition" and those have similar colour
I just got to drive an LC for a day and it is really hard to not smile the entire time with it. All of the reasons why this car is so amazing is all intangible and it's really not about the numbers
I envy you so much. I pray that you get one 🙏
@@yay842well this car is stunning like BMW M3 2006.
I don’t smile in mine 😢
i thoroughly enjoyed the times i drove my aunts SC430. i imagine this is just as much fun with the top down.
Your comments make me want one even more! Hopefully it's still on the market in 3 or 4 years when I'm ready.
You guys couldn't have said it any better! As an owner of the LC500 for the past 5 years and having started my KZhead channel, mostly reviewing cars, it's made me realize how amazing the LC500 is compared to everything else out there. I have a much deeper appreciation for the vehicle now, as opposed to when I first got it, because I've had the privilege of reviewing so many other vehicles and seeing what Lexus has done with the LC. Thanks for your genuine feedback, guys! Keep it up!
What is your YT channel name? \ .
@randyvfromtheperch @richwithcars You can try searching as all one word or separate (Rich With Cars)
@@randyvfromtheperch err..Just a random guess here but Rich with cars??
@@randyvfromtheperchpewdiepie
@@randyvfromtheperch Just click on his name and it'll take you there
This video shows exactly what it means to be a car enthusiast. You have your people who buy an appliance to commute, and you have guys like us that can thoroughly enjoy taking a drive.
Now that's a comment, couldn't say it better.
Exactly!
then you have real car enthusiasts that appreciate (and own) both appliances and fun cars
This car isn't about performance, it's about sound, good ride and luxury at the same time, and it does that so well. Someone who is retired and has a good life will not have a better time in their final years.
A gt with a hotrod soundtrack?
That's the performance in my book. I hope Acura and Infiniti and others take note.
You hit the nail on the head. Perfect mic drop. F cars are performance-oriented this is more road luxury and refinement.
Sounded like a funeral speech I say a bit morbid my old boy 🙈🤣
Why wait for retirement? Do you know how many people put off the best experiences until retirement, only to never get there, pass away shortly after getting there, or do not have the health/ vitality to enjoy said retirement. Any petrol head that can afford this car should get one as soon as finances permit.
I hope they will continue to make this car for at least 5 more years. I felt in love when I was in the passenger seat. The noise is so intoxicating!
Hopefully, but Toyota's downsizing engines, so fingers crossed
It'll be full EV by then.
@@ytsux9259 Lexus is working on 1 more v8 sports car before full EV
That's no "noise". It's a symphony! ❤
@ryandoyle4344 there not really downsizing more than making the bigger engines more exexpensive. Look what emrcedes recently did with Sl55 and amg gt. I suspect the lexus RC F will be discontinued before this car for that same reason
"Why haven't I spent my entire life trying to own one of these?" is such a relatable question. I got to drive one of the first one's to hit the dealerships back in 2018 and spent the entire test drive blipping the throttle, giggling and drooling over the car. It's still a bucket list car for me. I love the LC500.
This car is the closest anyone is reasonably getting to an LFA.
Besides the engine this is waaay better then the LFA in every way
@@DiaperSNiFFERatrocious take especially considering the best part of the lc500 IS the engine
@@RandenMontalvo it ain’t $950,000 better thou
True, they are both automatic transmission Lexus. One is more than 1000lbs heavier though (4400lbs vs 3250lbs ).
@@DiaperSNiFFERthe engine in this is also designed/made by Yamaha same as the LFA
Thanks to your original review, I purchased a used white on red LC500 Sport+ 5.0. It is literally the perfect car for anything. It gets enough MPG to not make you cry (best I've done is 39MPG LONDON to ANTWERP and back) but will always put a smile on your face when you drop a few gears and give it the beans through a tunnel. I bought mine for £53K with 30k miles 2 years ago, and its already on 63k miles. For the price, I do not think there is another car that is as fun, as characterful, comfortable or as striking as the LC500.
@whitennerdy Love your user name! Can't believe 39 mpg. Maybe 29?
Maybe a lot of the journey was on the train 🤣
@@DerekJohnson-us7vy most likely UK mpg it converts to about 32.5 US mpg
I'm 19 years old and honestly, if I had 100k to spend on a car, I would think more about this LC. It seems perfect as a daily drive, fast but not extreme, with a scary sound and its reliable. Not to mention the external and internal style, and the overall uniqueness of the car on the new market
Give me a Raptor R instead I’ll drive over the damn thing then drag it down the higheay😂😂😂
@@MS-mr4zm That´s got to be the dumbest reply of the day.
But, could a Raptor R carry you from state to state, over long distances, without feeling tired? @@MS-mr4zm
@@Konszky for the$$$ no it ain’t
@@MS-mr4zm1.5 gpa activities
I cannot get over the continuous smile on my face driving this car, it’s a gem that only a few can afford to buy. Compared to a few others it’s still well priced.
I applaud Lexus for this car. They do not sell in huge numbers yet they’ve done updates for it. And the bespoke interior options are stunning.
Most of the time expensive cars for any luxury brand doesn’t sell huge in numbers! Mercedes isn’t selling Maybachs like E classes 😂
It's just so nice. The AMG GT is probably my favorite car, but if I was actually spending that much, I'd buy an LC500 and own it forever.
The AMG GTS is also my favourite car, but the LC500 would live until I’m dead and then some more! I mainly fell in love with this car based on its looks but even more in Gran Turismo 7, it sounds so great and actually handles very well with its weight granting it insane grip in high speed corners. Low speed corners also feel tight and a bit slippery with acceleration, there’s no understeer! It is just a game after all but if I can get an LC500 to drive just like it does in Gran Turismo 7, I’m set for life.
@@supermegaunderrateduploade6686that is awesome I JUST bought this in GT7 as well. I drove it stock a bunch just imagining myself cruising in this bad boy
The Benz AMG is the best but that maintenance makes it out of reach for a guy like myself. I’ve had the SC400 and 430 and it was basically gas and go and oil changes. Sold them for what I bought for them or more. Lexus is the best choice by far
The Lexus just looks so much better in person- imo only Aston Martin has the same visual Appeal while costing 2x the price
Their smile throughout the video, tells a lot about this car.
It’s great to see that Lexus knows the car they made is gorgeous and hasn’t aged at all, they just modernized the essentials and I’m glad they did
seeing the pure enjoyment of you two during the periods of silence under acceleration/deceleration is why I love & follow you guys. Car guys, enjoying cars, knowing when to talk & when to enjoy - cheers gentlemen (now someone "donate" a Lexus LC500 to the Throttle House car pool)
Love the videos where I feel like I am experiencing the excitement with you. I had a smile the whole time. That V8 sounds glorious. Great job yet again boys!
I'm a Lexus tech and days when I get to work on the LC500 are easily my favorite days at work.
Yeah, probably when you are out going for a joy ride
@@dlj1285 Bro be saving up joy ride credits for LC days
This is my favorite 'attainable' supercar. Absolutely gorgeous with a fantastic engine.
James's happy little face when he Starts It Up lol I wanted to see the roof operate. And hear if its well insulated.
Anyone else on edge the last 2 minutes or so not knowing when it’ll end and so delighted that it went on for just a little bit more savoring the pure smiles and enjoyment?
James was smiling the entire time he was driving. Sums it all up 💯💯
I’ve driven both the coupe and convertible, and while i prefer the looks of the coupe, the roof line etc. The convertible makes up for that with that symphonic V8, the open air, and top down, you forgot everything. The compliments are non stop, not to mention, it’s so rare, most people don’t even know what it is. This vehicle is basically your weekend morning meeting with the psychologist. Get in the seat, drive and the vehicle listens and gives the best advise through it tones, and leave feeling to tackle life with a smile and gratitude.
Legit my dream car (hardtop). Very happy that its still relatively underrated, hopefully it stays that way until I can afford one.
The sound, the luxury, the design... Love it
I'll get you one when I get rich.
So great to see you two all smiles about this marvelously underrated car! Coming up on four years with my 2018 LC500 and I absolutely get it. I am sure my fellow car-comrades are tired of my praises of just how wonderful the car is, it just encompasses it all as you mentioned; the perfect balance of comfort, reliability, beautiful design, symphonic V8 noises, and amazing gas mileage on road trips (I typically see 30-33mpg hwy). Refreshing to be only car of it's sorts at car meets too. I'm not one to typically keep cars too long but there is something so very special about the LC500. Thanks for the quick review and smiles! 👍😉
That's awesome it gets such good highway mpg. Im waiting on the market to get down to the mid 50s with these, then im pulling the trigger. Im so excited
Brought mine LC500 last year. It's beautiful to ride. I drove from Winnipeg to Toronto and Ioved every second of it.
They are beautiful to look at and fantastic to drive. I could not afford an LC500 but I do have a IS500 and I smile every time I drive it and hear that lovely engine talking back. Keep the reviews coming guys!
I think this has been and and still is one of the best sounding, best finished and most beautiful cars at any price point on sale at the moment. I have a 90s sports car and this is the only contemporary car at all that would get me to change
That exhaust is just so beautiful!! What a sound never gets old!!
Terrific review. Thank you. I love you guys. I own a 2021 LC500 hard top with white exterior and caramel (tree) interior. The sound NEVER gets old. The car is ultra reliable. And there are less than 15,000 in existence and soon no more will be made. Beautiful to look at and drive. Indeed, the perfect car.
I've wanted this car for so many years. Even used ones are pricey. Sounds fantastic.
I wish there were more reviews of the IS500 not complaining about how old the thing is and just focusing on what it's like. Same engine for half the price and you get 4 doors. An exhaust and it's there.
I've owned a '21 LC500 convertible and now own a '24 bespoke LC500 convertible. I've also driven the RC-F and IS500 at Lexus' performance driving school, which is an excellent event for seat-time-per-dollar. You're absolutely right about the IS500. Such a great car and the price is unbelievable. The GS-F is better for a few reasons, probably not worth the extra price to most people. And the LC is a body kit and a valved exhaust. As with IS-F's, the IS500 will hold its value unbelievably well. I think these LC's will eventually appreciate and become collector's items, but the IS500 will always be the cheap way to get this amazing engine.
The issue with the IS500 is the transmission. If it had the 10 speed in the LC500 I would have bought it. I owned an ISF before I test drove the IS500. I'm over the transmission, it makes the car feel lazy to me. I think the 10 speed in the LC, while not perfect(there are a few low speed scenarios it doesn't handle smoothly), it light years ahead in immediacy and box office.
Sorry but only social credit warriors care about old and new stuff. For me as a car enthusiast, my heart is very pleased to see LC500 continuing in the next year.
@@jimmy-buffett I know what "bespoke" means, but what is a "bespoke LC500 convertible?"
@@hamsterbrigade The transmission is absolutely amazing. Has a dual personality. Sharp when you push it, soft when you are cruising. Better than ZF8 for a luxury sport car.
this has to be the most smiles i’ve seen in a throttle house video. LFA was awe, this was just pure cheek hurting smiles
This made me smile throughout the entire video. The smile on your faces elevates the feelings that you get and emotions that words cannot express.
Honestly, I love all these new super fast high end vehicles, but when i do see this driving around, it does turn my head when I see it. I miss you LFA....
A very under appreciated car. I own a '21 convertible and it is glorious. What an amazing, beautiful vehicle. Don't care for the new screen that looks tacked on. Ruins the beautiful interior of mine.
I couldn’t agree more! The tacked on Sylvania touch screen looks SO bad in every car they stick it in as an afterthought.
Old screen was definitely better
The way you guys smile when you hear the exhaust 💎
ONE OF THE BEST REVIEWS ABOUT THIS MAGNIFICENT PIECE OF ENGINEERING!!! THE COMBINATION OF YOU GUYS IS AMAZING! THIS REVIEW AND THE LEXUS LFA ARE TWO OF MY FAVORITES BY FAR! INLOVE LEXUS FOR CREATING THIS AMAZING ENGINEERING MACHINES!!!! GOD BLESS YOU GUYS!!!
Have had mine for about 6 months now, and I love the car... but I think they love it even more!
The used car price point for these are actually really good. You can find them in the low 60s
Indeed, saving up for one, the Lexus reliability is such an appealing factor too
40% off msrp on a 5 year old luxury car is not a good deal unless you've only been buying used cars since 2020. In the 2010's it was normal to see depreciation of 80% after 4 years, and luxury cars take it worse than any other type.
@@allnovieveryday 🤓🤓🤓 better than losing 40k buying a new one lmao I understand what you mean, but I mean for a modern v8 luxury coupe it’s a good price point
Everytime I watch you guys, you put a smile into my face. You guys are the best to watch. Thank you
You know its special when the smiles never leave your faces!
Absolutely adore the LC500.
One of the most underrated cars along with the Jag F-Type
IVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS VIDEO!!! THANK YOU❤
Great video, love that blue paint! As an owner of the pre facelift, I can say these are fantastic dailies
The design is reminiscent of days gone by..when beautiful lines, we're more priority.. and that V8..just sings a fantastic tune.. Truly a work of automotive art..
How is it one of the greatest reviews ever?? Just a simple Extra Throttle House video but it is the most beautiful and sincere love confession to a car I’ve heard. They looked like the happiest people on earth at that moment. And the ending... 😂😂 Guys, you’re the best!
You can tell right away that this car is simply legendary just by looking at these two smiling so much 😂
I love how you guys end up quick reviewing your favorite cars.
What a stunning car. And that sound. Lexus sure knows how to make a good sounding car!
At one point late in the video I thought James was going to cry for Joy. On one hand you guys are lucky to be able to do what you do, on the other hand you've worked really hard to get there so go ahead and let the tears flow James. 😅😢😮😂
Most entertaining car reviewers out there. They’re genuinely funny, are good drivers, good production and data. Cheers guys
The intense enthusiasm for the car is evident even before riding inside it, unlike the review of the Mercedes SL 63, where any flaw was sought to highlight.
The LC500 is fantastic and weird in the best way. Great review and loved the banter.
If I was old (which I am) and wanted a grand tourer for long distance, this is the car. Since I'm young at heart and heavily leveraged, EN's doesn't fail to put a smile on my face. Was fun doing burn outs in Lexus's was bay and donuts in the parking lot, but it's a boat in the snow.
Have a different car for the snow...or.move somewhere with no snow, here in Alabama we almost never have snow.
Being old is fine. Just make sure you are aware of your environment when driving. too many of you old guys out there in oblivion driving everywhere you go...
@@JacesOwnWorld More oblivious young people here, in most hostile city for drivers (Toronto core). Just being able to follow the rules makes you a casualty. This city is F'ing screwed up... But I hear you about those who should be giving up their licenses, but the culture has a soft spot for the geriatrics.
I just bought a 2019 LC 500 in Infrared (hard top performance package of course) I could not be more thrilled. It has so much thought put into the design and feels incredible to drive. Not to mention it turns heads way more than any other car in its price range. I do wish I had the new touch screen though!
I fondly remember this similar sound in 2005-7 of an Audi R/S car. The Lexus shown in this video is absolutely stunning in looks and sound. Lucky boys!!
Neighbor has one in red; gorgeous car. I considered one but went with a C8 Z51. Not as pretty but sounds pretty good :)
Same! I almost got the Lexus but went for the c8. Wanted a more exotic look/feel
This is exactly the type of car that in 15 years will have an incredible fervor surrounding it. Looks great, sounds great, quality interior, and Lexus reliability. It's just a well balanced performance oriented GT car. I've looked at these a few times as they're in a fairly similar price range to the M4 Competition. I'm in my 30's so the performance focus of the M-car speaks more to me, but I bet when I'm in my 50's I will look back and wish I bought LC500.
I’m 29 and plan on getting the bespoke edition. You throw rims, a tint and a small spoiler on this thing and it’s a crazy looking car. The exhaust is impossible to beat as well.
I love how they been smiling the whole time nun stop even when they wanted to be serious. And honestly after sitting in one I understand their smile and it's definitely my bucketlist car ❤
Omg! Fell in love with that sound ❤
I'd love them to make a MX5 competitor with this style... :D
The FT-Se is probably as close as it'll ever be possible to get to that.
MR2 is coming soon, will either be a 3 cylinder mid engine or 4 hybrid possible manual. Celica is being worked on as well, but may be an EV...if not, a hybrid.
It’s way better than a Bentley.
I got mine. The best car of all time.
That ending!! This channel is sooo entertaining!
It makes me really sad that this car will gain traction and it's price will become marked up. This right here is my (realistic) dream car except the hard top not the convertible. Absolute beauty!
No one is marking up this car lol
Correct. Especially the convertible. This will be a bargain in 3-5 years. Used market is overpriced right now.
Gotta love Canadian autumn convertable car reviews 😂😂
I have never watched one your videos and smiled more! Dream car!
This is probably my favorite car in the reasonable realm. Good, looking, great engine, gorgeous interior. I'm not the most sporty driver, I love cruising, driving top-down and looking at my car from the window. If I had been born 10 years earlier...apart from a monumental crisis right at the beginning of my career, I would have close to buying this
Just an epic car! ❤ Thank you, Lexus! Agree with you, guys!
After all these years, the tail lights design are still stunning👍 (front end still a bit iffy)
The final cut away was PERFECT.
goosebumps with the eargasm that lc produces
In my humble opinion, this is the perfect car review video (and lord knows I’ve watched too many AND it’s just an Xtra of a car they’ve already done!!). Succinct, details where needed, genuinely hilarious, just the right amount of dialogue. Many thanks to the Throttle House team for continuing excellence and hard work! Also thanks for vaulting this car to the absolute top of my wishlist 👀
I am dentist, and I am going to order this car next week:)
I love watching you guys bomb around in/around my area, no. 5 side road has been my favourite driving road since I started driving 17 years ago 🤪 and that straight on the other end of it is a great (late night😉) high speed follow through hehe -from a fellow Harrison 🤪
This is what the numbers don't tell you. People need to stop looking at a spec sheet and look for an EXPERIENCE. There is absolutely no need for something faster, and this way you get to enjoy the sound without being in jail. If you add reliability to the scale, the value is off the charts.
Like button is not enough for this video, there should be a "I'm lovin' it" button
I have NEVER seen James smile this much in a video! It is just sheer joy for he AND Thomas.
I have the 2023 version of it for almost a year and i'm loving every minute driving it. Best car I've ever driven
I want this the way I wanted a TR6 or Corvette convertible 50 years ago.
Have a 5.0 Mustang to get just a taste of this engine layout. V8, DOHC, Cross-Plane Crank, its really an amazing system. They're both dual injected as well. Smooth power delivery, great sound. I'll be saving my money for something like this in the future. A comfortable car that makes an amazing noise is really all a daily needs sometimes.
I'de like one and manual swap it but im poor and drive a 27 year old Sentra (at least it is manual though).
In addition to this fabulous car, you guys are just plain awesome!
My 75 year old grandfather absolutely loves this car. I’ve been in one with him at a car show and I really hope he splurges to buy one since it’s the perfect blend between his Lexus sedan and his 95 Mustang GT convertible.
Need to say to grandad that he only lives once and deserves a LC500
I drive the 17 GSF and simply love it. Modded the exhaust and sounds even better.
I agree! Hardtop looks wayyyyy better and it’s better for more aerodynamics too 😸
Best review I've ever seen ..like ever ❤...what a machine
I almost bought a salvage LC500 recently to restore. I have always thought that this is one of the most striking vehicles on the road. I would not characterize this as a "retired dentist" car, except that dentistry is one of the highest-paying professions in the world. I have seen people say the same about the SL series of MB. This is a head-turning car. Great ride and sound.........glad you guys walked back the dentist comment. This car is it's own flavor.
This car is the only car I seriously consider trading in my Giulia QV for... If it wasn't for the non-existent back seats, I think this is a done deal. As much as I love my Alfa, this just somehow has more personality I think... Which is crazy to say when talking about a Lexus vs an Alfa Romeo...
Ha! I almost sold my LC for a Giulia QV - I have a Stelvo 2.0 as my grocery getter, so wanted to complete the set. I love the QV, it’s fast, gorgeous, but in the end, I didn’t need another 4 door, and the V8 is just so damn good!
I’m in the same boat, have a QV, but have a sweet spot for the LC
There's no better car in the category.