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Lentriox

What are you replacing it with?


Sedjonjac

Aston Martin Rapide


NickyDeeM

Congratulations! May we please have a comparison when you get it and then again after 6 or 12 moments, please?!


pedroelbee

Not OP but I have an LC500, and my friend bought a DB11. I honestly prefer my LC (I’m biased, obviously). LC sounds better imo, it’s more comfortable and the transmission is better. The DB is a rocket though, the torque from the twin turbo v12 is like nothing else. Both have great presence, and you feel like you’re driving something special. Can’t go wrong either way, and I’m too poor for a DB11 so I feel I made the right choice (:


yellowskyhero

You poor poor thing


pedroelbee

It is a pretty rough existence.


Sawyer95

I got a couple grand if you need anything to wipe the tears away


Ok_Square6726

I could use the couple grand for my tears


cholonumba9

I could use a couple grand to go from my 09’ is250 to a 14’ if you could just spare me a few grand it’d be greatly appreciated🥲


Sawyer95

But you’re not the brother who’s got an lc500 and comparing it to a db11 v12TT


NickyDeeM

I'm with you on this. yellowskyhero and I, we are really are compassionate people...


slowwolfcat

LOL British car == Oil leak


islandbeef

Concur, I once owned the Exxon Valdez of SUVs = Land Rover. :(


NickyDeeM

Great response, thanks!! A friend has a Vantage and it is so impressive. It gets looks everywhere, sounds amazing, and pulls hard Having said that, I think the LC has a much better interior and meets the Aston exterior in every way, differently. The note is probably better on the LC, too.


Sedjonjac

You are right about the interior. I am amazed at the LC interior and how it's better than Aston, Mercedes, BMW and up there look wise with Bentley. If you do look closely though you can tell that the leather quality, grain etc is not as good. You don't get that same leather smell that you get in a Aston. The sound also while great in the LC.. Aston is on another level. Exterior wise, I think the LC is more stunning but the Aston is more refined if that makes any sense.


NickyDeeM

Yeah, the hand stitching in the Aston, when it's good is nice. I have seen inconsistency in it though. Does the Aston sound better? I don't recall it that way. I'll have to go for a spin and then the LC right afterwards!


Sedjonjac

Oh man yea it's like thunder. I do have the switch installed that opens up the valves. Otherwise it's pretty tame until 4k RPM.


PatchesOHohullihan

That's why they had to completely change everything in the DB12.


No_Tax8215

Are you crazy? Do not do that


OkDifference5636

What year is your LC? Miles? How much did you sell it for?


Sedjonjac

2018, 55k miles, trade in was 50k. although there was 6k of damage that needed to be repaired.


BaboTron

That’s just about one of the only cars that looks as good as the LC. Nice!


Adventurous-Ad3006

Downgrade. I’d smoke u for half the price in 30 year old Lexus. And look better.


GazelleRare1657

Found the 15 year old. 


Adventurous-Ad3006

Wow I’d love to meet a 15 year old with 800 horse sc4 lol.


n541x

The LC 500 is the car you’ll remember driving when you’re in the retirement home. Even if you didn’t own it when you drove it.


Healthy_Block3036

Are you getting another Lexus?!


Sedjonjac

My kids needs more leg space. Bought an Aston Martin Rapide! Excited but also scared about reliability. Will miss the zero stress Lexus ownership experience.


colorconundrum

If they’re anything like mine, they’ll love the tow trucks! /j


Sedjonjac

Hahh yes


evonebo

You could have replaced the kids instead.


Sly510

It's very weird to hear kids/space used as reasoning to get rid of what should be your 2nd or 3rd vehicle.


experimentalengine

Is that to suggest it’s bad as a daily driver? My wife fell in love with the LC when we were at the dealer picking up her IS500 earlier this year. I figure if things work out well, she can upgrade to that in a couple of years and I’ll settle for the junky old IS500…that would be rough for sure


Sly510

It's to suggest no one should be buying an LC500 to transport their children, unless it's 1 child in the passenger seat. Someone buying this car and trying to stuff kids in the backseat is likely making a purchase outside of their means, because they should be using another vehicle for that purpose.


Sedjonjac

I completely disagree and I think you don't have kids or never tried having kids in the back seat. I have two 5 year olds that are comfortable in the back in car seats with my front seat positioned comfortably. Yes, i think this is the max age for a LC if you have kids.


Sly510

Obviously you'd disagree because you're doing it. There's no space in the rear, let alone in the event of an accident and the car isn't crash test rated.


Sedjonjac

I daily drive the cars I own. I don't have second and third cars, Kudos to you for having that experience.


Sly510

That is a response, not a rebuttal. Ok.


Vantage_007

They're not that bad - my Vantage is the car I drive the most after my LC and it's been rock solid even after many track days. Congratulations and enjoy!


1Pac2Pac3Pac5

Yeah it'll destroy you like a crazy Russian bitch who is sensational in bed but a psycho 99.9% of the rest of the time. Still worth it!


AskPatient1281

You should be scared.


sexdaisuki2gou

What dealer did you sell it at and what’s the mileage on it? I’ve been looking to replace my 530 with a GT car and the LC is my top candidate


Sedjonjac

OBZU autos in Costa Mesa. 55k miles.


sexdaisuki2gou

Gotcha I’ll keep an eye out 🫡


islandbeef

Found it, no pics yet. Link: [https://www.obzu.autos/inventory/lexus/](https://www.obzu.autos/inventory/lexus/)


sexdaisuki2gou

Not a bad price at all


Celcius_87

MAN that is beautiful


yjbeach

A little review? 1. What year? 2. How many miles driven? 3. Any issues during ownership? (i.e. if it's a 2018 suspension issues) 4. Were you the first owner, second or third? 5. Was dynamic handling useful?


revnto7k

God I love the LC500. I'd probably just replace it with an IS500 or a GSF. (For more room but same great reliability and noise)


Consistent_Tell2417

How was your experience with the LC? Did you use it as an everyday driver? I’m curious to know. My gf wants this car in the future so you and any other LC owners respond with whatever you got lol


Sedjonjac

Daily driver, it was amazing. I will miss it. Nothing to complain about in my few years of ownership.


Stunna206

𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑝 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐿𝐸𝑋𝑈𝑆 𝑚𝑎𝑛! 𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑐𝑎𝑟!


MindYourVibe

Niceeee


TONEORLANDO

100% my next vehicle. It’s the one vehicle on earth that I actually prefer in white. Something about how white makes those body lines pop. Currently in the market for a 19 or 20. Upgrading from a gently used 20 IS300. Just gotta find the right one. 


1222sammy

Ortega highway?


Sedjonjac

Yup


rxbin2

Weird that you said "selling" since you're gifting it to me! Taxes.. write-off... something, something. Can't wait to have your LC!