[StylinRed]

Didn't know this was officially unveiled yesterday... what the deuce

I imagine it's going to cost upwards of $100k, assuming this is the SC400's replacement

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--ti1JO1dn--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/ciwgwpihkseesh8ilvbu.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAUG6E1nVO0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k6-3UoUhJ8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACV1L5kDP7g

Glad I didn't bite on the RCF

The base will have the RCF's engine, with a 10-spd automatic, in a lightweight body... wonder what the LC-F will have



http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--MrdFmYnm--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/t4jkcv7svvv39geej75l.jpg

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--G1NDGo0z--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/c021petx2vyvcewe6dxm.jpg

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--FL8o3yRs--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/psbdvw7ibcolmh8tmdzb.jpg

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--nWjfFUPA--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/bx0buxaue0iv1qwavnul.jpg

http://img.netcarshow.com/Lexus-LC_500_2017_1600x1200_wallpaper_0c.jpg

[gilly]

repost....

http://www.revscene.net/forums/707100-live-%40-12-45pm-est-all-new-lexus-halo-vehicle-revealed-live.html

[tomatogunk]

BFIjoIZqwS8

[Timpo]

467-hp 5.0-liter V8
0-60mph in 4.5 seconds

sorry this doesn't sound very impressive...this is just as slow as Mustang GT for a acceleration department.

I would've expected mid 3 seconds or even high 3.

[Timpo]

OK I just did a Google search, as I thought, this thing needs to go at least high 3's to be competitive.

4.5 sec is seriously pathetic.
It's not a Mustang, Camaero, 370Z...it's a high end luxury coupe.

BMW M4
0-60mph: 3.7 seconds
http://s3.amazonaws.com/digitaltrends-uploads-prod/2014/01/2014-BMW-M4-Coupe-front-angle.jpg

Mercedes-Benz AMG C63
0-60mph: 3.8 seconds
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A1qAPzxJuwU/maxresdefault.jpg

Cadillac ATS-V
0-60mph: 3.8 seconds
http://gmauthority.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/2016-cadillac-ats-v-coupe/2016-cadillac-ats-v-coupe-13.jpg

Jaguar F-Type SVR
0-60mph: 3.5 seconds
http://gtspirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jaguar-F-Type-SVR-7.jpg

[ilovebacon]

that interior, superb!

[CorneringArtist]

The LC500 is NOT intended to compete with any of those cars...That's what the RC-F is for.

[Galactic_Phantom]

^The RC F is not that much better either :lol

[yray]

and toyota has to use incandescent license plate bulbs :lol

[Timpo]

and toyota has to use incandescent license plate bulbs :lol

The RCF is actually a bit slower. It does 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds according Edmunds.

That's pretty bad for a coupe with 5L V8. It needs to be mid-high 3 secs.

[StylinRed]

^^^ motor trend says 4.3s

the LC-F is going to be the competitive one anyway, the LC500 just has the RCF's engine

so comparing the LCF to sport variants of lower end coupes isn't relative (price point wise) the RC & RCF are the ones up against the examples timpo posted

the lc500 is replacing the old sc though, which wasnt a speedster either

[Timpo]

OK I did some research why Lexus chose V8 and looks like they're saying Lexus chose the "feeling" or "pure" part of V8 sound and characteristics.
Everyone is downsizing to small displacement turbo, but Lexus kept the V8.
I am still not impressed with the 0-60mph time though.

Lexus RC F Chief Engineer Explains Why He Chose a V8 (http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lexus-rc-f-chief-engineer-explains-why-he-chose-a-v8-78656.html)

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/why-the-lexus-rc-f-super-coupe-will-make-you-think-twice-about-buying-an-m4/

The Lexus RC-F Is a V8 Beast in a Turbo World (http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a16732/lexus-rc-f/)

[swiftshift]

Lexus is truly re-modeling a new generation design of front grille's and styles..

[yray]

OK I did some research why Lexus chose V8 and looks like they're saying Lexus chose the "feeling" or "pure" part of V8 sound and characteristics.
Everyone is downsizing to small displacement turbo, but Lexus kept the V8.
I am still not impressed with the 0-60mph time though.

Lexus RC F Chief Engineer Explains Why He Chose a V8 (http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lexus-rc-f-chief-engineer-explains-why-he-chose-a-v8-78656.html)

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/why-the-lexus-rc-f-super-coupe-will-make-you-think-twice-about-buying-an-m4/

The Lexus RC-F Is a V8 Beast in a Turbo World (http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a16732/lexus-rc-f/)

Because toyota would never build an engine from scratch :drunk:

[Nlkko]

That interior is just awesome.

[Galactic_Phantom]

and toyota has to use incandescent license plate bulbs :lol

The RCF is actually a bit slower. It does 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds according Edmunds.

That's pretty bad for a coupe with 5L V8. It needs to be mid-high 3 secs.

yray was talking about license plate bulbs and you quoted him and proceed to write about how it is a shitty car compared to other's in its class...

Reminds me of this post in the NSX thread
I can never tell if hes trolling, pretending to be stupid, actually is stupid, or is a mod's second account used to stir up conversation.

What he is tho, is a great way to kill threads with redundant uselessness. Who wants to have a discussion when the replies are constantly irrelevant or unrelated.


A: The new nsx doesnt connect the driver to the car the way the old one did. It doesn't make you feel like its an extension of your body, it feels more like you're driving a really efficient microwave oven.
Timpo: Yes it does, it has bluetooth conectivity, the old one only had a tape deck.
A: no thats not what i ment, you missunderstood me
Timpo: yes I did, the GTR is much faster
:facepalm:

[white rocket]

I think it looks awesome! I love Lexus/Toyota so perhaps I'm a bit biased. Numbers don't mean shit. Lexus is all about fit and finish, quality control, residual value, styling, etc. Yeah, it doesn't do a sub-4 sec 0-60 but who cares, it'll actaully be worth something in 10 years and not be falling apart.

Go Lexus!!

[Timpo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fpvpKrum94

[Timpo]

http://gqjapan.jp//uploads/media/2016/12/08/lexus-lc500_31.jpg
http://gqjapan.jp//uploads/media/2016/12/08/lexus-lc500_28.jpg
http://gqjapan.jp//uploads/media/2016/12/08/lexus-lc500_27.jpg

[tofu1413]

6 series and S coupe alternative.


hopefully refinement is up there and the body mass kept low.

[StylinRed]

Not fond of the yellow ones timpo just posted but that video! Mmm

[Nlkko]

Perfect GT car. Heavy (assumed) slow (kind of) and killer interior.

Understand the brand. Lexus has never given a shit about top speed or 0-60. All about driving refinement.

[bcrdukes]

At first, I thought this would be the Supra replacement until I read it was the SC's supposed replacement.

Neat car nonetheless.

[Timpo]

Sibal Design LC500

http://www.motorward.com/wp-content/images/2016/08/sibal-lexus-lc-500-1.jpg
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--DcLAlCM1Qc/V6od8o7NFOI/AAAAAAAAdlc/2-5G3F33yGcotj38QEroXUq_ZGwtLX9kgCLcB/s1600/Lexus-LC-2.jpg

[Timpo]

Artisan LC500

Bored up to 5.6L, 525hp. :D
Better than stock 5.0L 471hp.

http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/18ba291b53ae7001afd28d62887525d5/204543138/01-custom-lexus-lc-500-sema-1.jpg
http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/750x422/quality/95/https://s.blogcdn.com/slideshows/images/slides/425/590/5/S4255905/slug/l/02-custom-lexus-lc-500-sema-1.jpg
http://www.artisanspirits.co.jp/car-lineup/lexus/lc/lc_concept/img/01w.jpg
http://www.artisanspirits.co.jp/car-lineup/lexus/lc/lc_concept/img/02w.jpg

[Timpo]

What widebody would look like

http://www.motorward.com/wp-content/images/2016/09/Lexus-LC-500-Wide-Body.jpg
http://www.motorward.com/wp-content/images/2016/07/lexus-lc500-wide-body.jpg

[Timpo]

Not fond of the yellow ones timpo just posted but that video! MmmI just found out that there are more videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqDDDBawm5A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo7a0eHvb2Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5sIx8Na40Q

[asian_XL]

http://gqjapan.jp//uploads/media/2016/12/08/lexus-lc500_31.jpg


crazy bitch car lol
http://manolobeauty.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/smudged-eyeliner.png

[Timpo]

More pics https://lexusenthusiast.com/2016/07/11/photo-gallery-the-lexus-lc-500h-lexus-lfa-together-in-california/

https://lexusenthusiast.com/images/weblog/16-07-11-lexus-lfa-lc-500h-together.jpg

[Timpo]

At first, I thought this would be the Supra replacement until I read it was the SC's supposed replacement.

Neat car nonetheless.

Actually the FT-1 will be the Supra replacement.

According to Toyota, this is VERY CLOSE to the production model. Rumor says the FT-1 will also be used as BMW Z8 platform.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tpNwfXmMIPs/maxresdefault.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h1VnXA3iu1A/UtWPe__o2hI/AAAAAAAAIWA/7O8RJoeLT3U/s1600/toyota-ft-1-rear-right-970x646-c.jpg
http://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2014/01/Toyota-FT-1-interior-03.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future/concept_vehicles/1403_toyota_ft_1_concept_first_look/66843681/Toyota-FT-1-interior-02.jpg

[Badhobz]

https://www.motor1.com/news/661258/2024-lexus-lc-ultimate-edition/

So they ruined my ratrolla, and slapped on a big ass touch screen with the new lexus UI (the horrible one thats in all the NX/RX right now). They also got rid of the clock and the fancy L L L L's that were illuminated and engrained into the glass on the passenger side

https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/1Zkb7X/s1/2024-lexus-lc-ultimate-edition-europe.webp
https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/ko63rM/s1/2024-lexus-lc-europe.jpg

Vs mine

https://i.postimg.cc/k4Nd2PTL/IMG-5048.jpg

[68style]

A Lexus without the analog clock in it just seems so wrong

[radeonboy]

Much prefer the pre-facelift version as well - the facelift almost seems like a cost-cutting exercise. Also, that analog clock will be sorely missed :(

[JDMDreams]

A lot of Lexus don't have analogue clock, I can't name one that has analogue, it's all digital :considered: is, GS, Rx, ls, SC is all digital, why doesn't the lc have a cassette player :troll:

[68style]

IS has it… on the gauges… at least the proper years of IS does :)

Cassette player too!

[twitchyzero]

trackpad finally gone though
tach dial still moves mechanically?

[Badhobz]

But the new lexus user interface that they are carrying over is horrible. Its Laggy, its boring, and it cant even split screen. No thanks! This is likely my last lexus product. The brand is all about cost cutting now and the craftsmanship seems diminished with every new product

[twitchyzero]

carplay gets you like 3 widgets on one screen
it needs weather forecast and garage door opener though damnit!!!

[Badhobz]

carplay gets you like 3 widgets on one screen
it needs weather forecast and garage door opener though damnit!!!

What ?! How ? I don’t recall seeing widgets in car play

[quegyboe]

But the new lexus user interface that they are carrying over is horrible. Its Laggy, its boring, and it cant even split screen. No thanks! This is likely my last lexus product. The brand is all about cost cutting now and the craftsmanship seems diminished with every new product

I guess it's a matter of perspective. I have never liked the old infotainment with the track pad / joy stick thing, the touch screen is welcomed by me even if slightly laggy. As for the cost cutting, I can't comment as I haven't been in any recently facelifted (2020+) Lexus products yet. My last test drive was a 2019 IS 350 AWD and I thought that car was beautifully made but I am also coming from an Acura so it seems like it should be a step up.

[underscore]

That "tablet glued to the dash" look everyone has now looks terrible, the old screen setup looks much fancier.

[twitchyzero]

What ?! How ? I don’t recall seeing widgets in car play

not widget in the sense you can adjust them but you can have map, music, calendar, music on one screen (double tap homescreen if you're on ios13 +)

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fwaze%2Fhow-we-brought-waze-to-the-apple-carplay-dashboard-2fda4fed2f9d&psig=AOvVaw0n1tz5045tBSHMcbaYY7pl&ust=1681027358263000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBEQjRxqFwoTCIjn7oXpmf4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAq

[Badhobz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUJ_mQzkebQ

Hey! I can apparently out run da po po... For like 30mins

[Badhobz]

This is a great review of my ratrolla.
2024 touch screen is bullshit though. Just looks tacked on and garbage compared to my old one.
https://i.postimg.cc/dVQGhQYT/IMG-1657.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clublexus.com-vbulletin/2000x1325/2024_lexus_lc_interior_9fcba0496c5dcc6f13b3fec1b01 34d7c5257f235.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HPszF7iwYw&t=45s

[dark0821]

Yea, old one looks way better

[roastpuff]

But no more stupid mouse, you win some you lose some.

[JDMDreams]

If only interest rates were cheaper, any reliability issues or gotchas? I'm starting to see 17 18 cars pop up, lease returns?

[Badhobz]

No issues at all. Even with the earlier ones. I’d recommend it if you look a pure GT car. Just don’t pretend it’s a 911. It’s more of a Bentley conti or an Aston vantage.

[Gerbs]

Damn, prices dropping to high 70s! MSRP was $110K?

[radeonboy]

Damn, prices dropping to high 70s! MSRP was $110K?

Base ones were low-100s, performance pack was another $15k iirc. Used 2018s were hovering around mid-high 80s late 2019, so it's about time they're back to this price level if not lower.

[twitchyzero]

there was a white my18 for low 70s like earlier this year?

i think the sg ownership video series he recommends 19+ for better suspension and shift logic

[Badhobz]

They’ve fucked with the suspension tuning and gear change programming for every single year the cars been out. Making it softer and softer as the original was quite a bit too stiff for the old men who buys this sort of thing. Similarly smoothing out the gear change and shifting logic.

I’ve driven a 2018 and it’s not even that bad. Depending on how you like your cars, you might even prefer that one as it’s tighter than the new ones.

[Badhobz]

join me my brothers!!!!!

get one so i wont be the only fucker driving around in a ratrolla below 65 years old.
FeelsBadMan

or a fucking fob that doesnt speak any god damn engrish.

[JDMDreams]

Not everyone has that fob China money FeelsBadMan

[Gerbs]

Such a niche car to buy, it could be a daily or weekend car. But if it's a daily, I'm leaning towards a performance model 3/y or even p100d model s

[68style]

^
I'll prepare a stick to poke your lifeless body with when you die of boredom

[bcrdukes]

^
I'll prepare a stick to poke your lifeless body with when you die of boredom

Toyota Crown, bro

[roastpuff]

Toyota Crown, bro

Does it come with a built in AED to kickstart your heart once you pass away from boredom?

[bcrdukes]

:fuckyea:

[68style]

Buys Tesla

Stomps on "Go" pedal

"Look I can go insanely fast!"

Repeats 10x

Something feels vaguely empty in life

Starts having reminiscing moments of things like steering feel... engine noise...

Joy dissipates

Frown lines form

Hunch in back becomes more noticeable

Soul leaves body

Death

[Badhobz]

im pretty certain this will be a future classic given all the signs

1) Pretty rare. They've only sold like less than 40,000 vehicles globally since 2018
2) Expensive when new, thus adding to the rarity
3) Last NA V8 along with the IS500 and the soon to be dead RC-F (GSF already died). This really is the swan song for the toyota V8
4) Concept car styling
5) Decent enough performance

The MK4 Supra had all these hallmarks so it'll likely appreciate as well. Considering majority of the people are going some sort of a EV/hybrid bullshit, this is the last of the breed. I dont think you would lose much if anything if you bought one and kept it.

Maintenance is nothing, insurance is cheap (mines only $2000 a year with 5 million, 300/300 and max discounts).

[EvoFire]

There would be a LC in our garage if we didn't have kids. But that spot is taken by a SUV right now.

[trollface]

I'd have an LC if i wasn't economically challenged.

[Gerbs]

im pretty certain this will be a future classic given all the signs

1) Pretty rare. They've only sold like less than 40,000 vehicles globally since 2018
2) Expensive when new, thus adding to the rarity
3) Last NA V8 along with the IS500 and the soon to be dead RC-F (GSF already died). This really is the swan song for the toyota V8
4) Concept car styling
5) Decent enough performance

The MK4 Supra had all these hallmarks so it'll likely appreciate as well. Considering majority of the people are going some sort of a EV/hybrid bullshit, this is the last of the breed. I dont think you would lose much if anything if you bought one and kept it.

Maintenance is nothing, insurance is cheap (mines only $2000 a year with 5 million, 300/300 and max discounts).

I think so too, the idea of picking up for $70K and it being worth $80K+ in 5 - 10 years after enjoying it is nice. Low insurance + maintenance costs.

Exhaust sounds nice af too.

[bcrdukes]

Maintenance is nothing, insurance is cheap (mines only $2000 a year with 5 million, 300/300 and max discounts).

Are you sure you have insurance? :lol

There would be a LC in our garage if we didn't have kids. But that spot is taken by a SUV right now.

What colour would it be?

[EvoFire]

Are you sure you have insurance? :lol



What colour would it be?

blitay :accepted:

[Badhobz]

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/lexus-line-goes-electrified-only-lc-and-rc-f-retired

So LC / RCF are all dead in Europe and the UK.

Soon this disease will come to North America and then GG... no re

[EvoFire]

Lexus historically did not do well in Europe.

Europe and UK especially get really spotty coverage for Japanese cars for some reason despite UK being RHD just like Japan. A lot of Japanese brands in UK seem to not have a corporate presence and are imported and sold by private companies, this also means they choose which models to import and the interesting doesn't get brought in.

[Badhobz]

Some geezer on ClubLexus posted this one. pretty interesting to see how much of my ratrolla is hand-assembled and how efficient those teams are.

scary efficient. no way you'd get my ass to work like that. I love watching these factory tours. i watched the one for the MK8 Golf too. Dem germans are not as motivated it seems as much of the assembly is automated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loy-ar2OSow&t=937s


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD-ibWKi2J8

[bcrdukes]

This is how Porsche manufactures their cars
https://shipsandports.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Grande-America-sank-with-37-Porsche-cars.jpg

[bcrdukes]

Oh, you meant assembly line manufacturing. My bad. :inout:

[Badhobz]

All those beetles going into the drink just made my day

[Badhobz]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/autos-luxury/another-v8-sports-car-is-facing-the-chopping-block/ar-AA1HgGEa?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=83fcff4d54e64a74be4daa45957fa9f6&ei=26

Looks like 2026 will be the final year. Considering RC-F and IS500 final year was 2025, makes sense the LC followed suit.

[JDMDreams]

Will it be a good climax edition:troll::ifyouknow::joy:

I thought there was gonna be some gt race replacement coming.

[68style]

Just buy another one and bubble wrap it, put it in storage where spy balloon can't see or damage it

[radeonboy]

Just in time to get in line for this upcoming Lexus supercar:

https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/0eOXb2/s3/lexus-lfr-prototype-caught-testing-california.webp

https://www.motor1.com/news/763506/lexus-lfr-california-spy-video/

[RabidRat]

Posted in the nick of time, before Hobz accidentally buys a beetle and a lifetime of ragret. Probably.

[Badhobz]

I wouldn’t buy the first year production but if it’s 180k Msrp and remotely decent sign me up.

Hell I wouldn’t buy the first 2-3 years

[RabidRat]

What if it's a 3 cylinder turbo hybrid? With a dial to select the engine noise it overlays inside and out, including the wail of a V10?

Would you still do it then??

[Badhobz]

no! i aint buying some stinking lawn mower with 3 cylinders. I've had motorcycles with more cylinder count!

[RabidRat]

But it's making V10 noises!!!

[Badhobz]

nope nope nope nope! if i put yamaha headers on my ass, im sure it'll also make v10 noises too when i fart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5IKthNYhVY

[JDMDreams]

I guess according to history if it was a lfa super car, limited production, it should be a good buy, hold it for 10y and double your money? I recall lfa was pretty unwanted for a while.

[Badhobz]

https://www.thedrive.com/news/please-no-the-lexus-lc500-and-its-v8-might-not-have-much-time-left

So this "pinnacle" edition will have matte silver paint (zzzzzzZZzz), black and white interior (meh) and red calipers. WHAT THE FUCK LEXUS!??!?!!? you call that a fucking send off for your greatest v8 engine ever made? An engine that's been around for almost 20 years! (2007 on the original ISF)

[bcrdukes]

The ugliness will make the value skyrocket.

[Badhobz]

https://www.youtube.com/live/g0ZFc5IvRTo

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clublexus.com-vbulletin/1300x734/g21xhdxaaaa4t_s_68e91d3cce72a_035d439e4a398ad1d5bb 75f358270d98d4edd610.png

10 more hours till they unveil the new either LFR, or the new GR Gt3. Apparently toyota is going to sell their GR products from the lexus showroom and separate them from regular toyota/lexus.

Doubt this will be a lexus to be honest, since the teaser photo above already shows the GR badge.

[JDMDreams]

This is probably $400k again

[68style]

This is probably $400k again

Then buy it, cuz their last $400k car is now selling for $800k+

[bcrdukes]

They are going to bring it under the Scion marque. :troll:

[68style]

It’s hard to go under something that’s already so low

[68style]

Hobz in 5 hours:

https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/article/9/0/3/892903_320x180.jpg

[BIC_BAWS]

Waiting

[Badhobz]

The fuck are these nips going on about… yada yada yada just reveal the fucking car already. 1h plus of jerking me around.

[68style]

This is worse than waiting for a gif to load in the late 1990's

WTF nothing???? Just a shitty Daihatsu commercial???? I'm gonna punch something

[JDMDreams]

What are you even watching? There's nothing on YouTube

[noclue]

It was an announcement of an announcement in 52 days

[Badhobz]

Utter garbage. Stupid Toyota. Waste of friggin time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y68pZkL18uM

hmmmm.. Century Coupe sounds like something i might get behind.

[68style]

That Century Coupe looks like a Polestar

[JDMDreams]

So nothing burger, the century coupe looks like the gay Jaguar concept. Probably have stupid V6 hybrid like century SUV? Lfr looks V8 hybrid? Heavy? Considering LS/lc500h didn't really sell and it's more expensive than the v8:fulloffuck:

[JDMDreams]

Just sell me some Daihatsu for $20000

[Badhobz]

The new ratrolla concept looks quite interesting. At least it doesn’t look like a normal econo box. But I doubt it’ll stay like this till production.

[JDMDreams]

Yes but you know the interior will be shit

[noclue]

Damn no MR2 announcement,

Everyone hated lexus for being a comfy barge so they made them sporty but now I wish they stayed being a luxobarge

[bcrdukes]

The hate continues!

[JDMDreams]

Yea cuz their sport is half assed. If you're gonna half ass sport might as well stick to what you're good at, full luxury but they half ass that too

[EvoFire]

That Century is no longer what a Century used to represent. Toyota is killing off the LS and the Century will be taking over that spot, which means imo it's coming down market/more generalized target market, taking away what made a Century special.

Guess we have to go buy a HongQi

[bcrdukes]

Lexus generalized the Century.
It's attack was super effective!
Badhobz fainted.

[Badhobz]

sigh... now that toyota has gone in the shitter, the only thing left to buy is fugly ass pig noses and derpy tiger face m2

me to lexus: bring the fucking LM, the century, or just the alphard!!! you have left drive alphards in asia already!

toyota: KEKW heres a fugly ES, UX, and other useless shit that we half assed came up with. by the way we are recalling like all the new v6 twin turbo engines cuz trolololol oops all metal shavings in the engine. How you like our 0w8 oil too?

[JDMDreams]

Are they bringing the lbx here? I guess that's the only one worth buying but then it's probably gonna be $80000. Which no one besides hobz will buy. Just buy they new Camry es which they are replacing LS with.

[pastarocket]

sigh... now that toyota has gone in the shitter, the only thing left to buy is fugly ass pig noses and derpy tiger face m2

me to lexus: bring the fucking LM, the century, or just the alphard!!! you have left drive alphards in asia already!

toyota: KEKW heres a fugly ES, UX, and other useless shit that we half assed came up with. by the way we are recalling like all the new v6 twin turbo engines cuz trolololol oops all metal shavings in the engine. How you like our 0w8 oil too?

What about the new LFA? The hybrid V8 successor to the original LFA was spotted in Germany last month. It was tested on the Nürburgring track this year and last year.

I think that it was mentioned in an online article that the new car will be called the LFR.

https://www.caranddriver.com/lexus/lfr

https://supercarblondie.com/lexus-lfa-hybrid-v8-nurburgring-testing-supercar/

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65157964/2027-lexus-lfr-spied-testing/

[bcrdukes]

I speculate that even if Lexus were to make a production model of the said LFR available, it may be priced to a point where it would make no sense to "normal" people to obtain it. On the other h and, Lexus could play the Porsche game and sell it to the highest bidder to maximize its profits, further alienating its fanbase.

[JDMDreams]

^ There's at least one guy on here getting rid of his beetle to free up cash for one:troll::joy:

[noclue]

sigh... now that toyota has gone in the shitter, the only thing left to buy is fugly ass pig noses and derpy tiger face m2

me to lexus: bring the fucking LM, the century, or just the alphard!!! you have left drive alphards in asia already!

toyota: KEKW heres a fugly ES, UX, and other useless shit that we half assed came up with. by the way we are recalling like all the new v6 twin turbo engines cuz trolololol oops all metal shavings in the engine. How you like our 0w8 oil too?

Alphards/LM dont pass crash testing in North America and are not suited for our long highway driving.

[Badhobz]

That’s also what dukes said. He said if you ever get smooshed in that mini van gg you’re probably dead.

[JDMDreams]

It's fine, van is just grid lock, here to Chilliwack you're doing like 40kmh tops during rush hour. Did you get rid of your beetle yet?

[bcrdukes]

That’s also what dukes said. He said if you ever get smooshed in that mini van gg you’re probably dead.

Unlike all you posers, I would be honoured to die in a Toyota van. I'll take a Toyota LE Van's A-pillar through the chest if it comes down to it. :fuckyea:

[Badhobz]

It's fine, van is just grid lock, here to Chilliwack you're doing like 40kmh tops during rush hour. Did you get rid of your beetle yet?

should be soon! the guy whos taking it over is an older guangdong guy. hes a big VW fan and wants to get this last manual GTI before all the fuckboys ruin it by boosting it up to stage 342141 and adding fart can mufflers. He also appreciates my 8h+ spent on installing that piece of shit short throw kit as he says its wayyyy better feeling than stock.

he also hates trollface with a passion and his stupid mk8.5 golf r. he says its a waste of money and trollface is a fucking retard with low iQ and he's ugly. I was going to defend his purchase but i was laughing too hard to stop him. HEY DONT GET MAD AT ME FACETROLL, this is what the ah bak said okay, not me. I think youre quite handsome in those bushes.

Unlike all you posers, I would be honoured to die in a Toyota van. I'll take a Toyota LE Van's A-pillar through the chest if it comes down to it. :fuckyea:

you fucking hero you.

[bcrdukes]

you fucking hero you.

Worst idea ever. FeelsBadMan

[noclue]

https://youtu.be/4gfS2OVm2Ik?si=kA7TaNxSZ2npLIxN

https://youtu.be/4gfS2OVm2Ik?si=kA7TaNxSZ2npLIxN
Trollface is right

[Badhobz]

That Motortrend is a sham organization. Ive already written my displeasure with their bs award in the comments section.

[AstulzerRZD]

I actually thought Civic Hybrid would win.

BTW if you don't use launch mode on the Civic / Prelude, 0-60 is in NINE SECONDS.

The new Prelude is SLOWER than my mom's base RAV4 if you don't brake torque it lmaoo

[Badhobz]

That prelude is a disgusting piece of shit. Honda product planners need to be immediately executed and their corpses hung from the corporate HQ to be made an example of.

what part of MAKE MORE CTR's do you fags not understand!? you keep saying you cant keep up with demand and yet you go make this new bullshit prelude line for what?!?! why!?

[bcrdukes]

I saw a Honda Prologue in Buffalo over the weekend. Instead of the usual "H" Honda badge, it was litearlly spelled out "H o n d a"

It sort of introduced itself as Toyota's retarded cousin. No bueno.

[JDMDreams]

I recall Integra was in the high 6 low 7?

[AstulzerRZD]

Yep a gas integra will be faster unless u use launch mode on hybrid

[noclue]

https://youtu.be/1qHgGcxnRLI?si=GW3-RMJGXCeepgAC

How did I miss this? New LS concept is a 6 wheel luxury van! Totally support the LS changing from a sedan to a van, S-class rules supreme for luxury sedan so time to change it up.

[Badhobz]

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clublexus.com-vbulletin/836x975/img_5520_d3ed2dd0920860ce61eace66a3b24e2c7eb1878b. jpg

Looks like its final. 2026 is the last year they will produce my v8 ratrolla.
End of an era for lexus and their complete and utter downfall.

https://www.autonews.com/toyota/lexus/an-lexus-racing-rebrand-gr-0128/?utm_id=gfta-ur-260129&share-code=UPXMPGQ7VBBYDPPK2QZFEI6H34&user_id=4532198&customer_secondary_source=aac_articleGifting

2026 will also be the last of the Lexus Racing program as now everything is rolled into GR brand. What an utter waste of all the goodwill and performance marque of "F" & LFA to only now throw it all in the trash and start again with the GR.

Thanks for increasing my resale i guess? but im utterly disappointed in lexus and toyota. its so depressing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOGQn5FLunY

[JDMDreams]

Are you gonna buy one just to collect? Since last na V8 none hybrid

[Badhobz]

nope. i aint giving those retards anymore money.

My ratrolla doesnt even have 10,000kms on it yet and its over 4 years old. Collector enough

My next purchase will be a chinese EV van.

[bcrdukes]

Sad to see Lexus performance and racing become a forgotten thing of the past. They had some serious results in IMSA under Vasser Sullivan's RC-F campaign battle up against bigger and global teams with serious financial backing.

RIP Lexus

Like Badhobz, Toyota likely won't see any of my money anytime soon. (I still want a Crown) :D

[Badhobz]

Values are shooting up.

In BAT and KBB, my 2022 convertible went from 83-88k --> 103-105k USD since the announcement.

ya'll should get one if you can. I don't think you'll lose a penny since they've sold ~20,000 units globally (15,000 from the USA and a handful from the rest of the world). Canada has sold fewer than 1,000 since 2018.

I just checked fecesbook and Craigslist, none available :heckno:

[OriginalJC]

I'm cross shopping an LC or 718 Spyder, but pretty much the only ones available in Canada are in ON/QC. Prices on both are getting fairly high :-\

[68style]

That’s a strange cross shop, you either want a sports car or you want a luxury GT cruiser

[bcrdukes]

One is also more reliable than the other. :D

[RabidRat]

That’s a strange cross shop, you either want a sports car or you want a luxury GT cruiser

If the goal is just to pick up a weekend car, you don't have to be ultra-precise about how you're going to have that fun. Fun is fun! :)

[OriginalJC]

I want nice naturally aspirated a drop top, that will hold its value and be decently reliable. Don't stomp on my midlife crisis/dreams

And I don't want a miata

[bcrdukes]

Why not just get both an LC and 718?

[Badhobz]

I want nice naturally aspirated a drop top, that will hold its value and be decently reliable. Don't stomp on my midlife crisis/dreams

And I don't want a miata

decently reliable and a Porsche?

*snort* heh sure buddy. *snort*

get a miata :alonehappy:

[Gerbs]

I thought Porsche's are reliable, also heard they're the cheapest of the super cars you can buy in terms of maintenance.


We're talking < $10K over a 5-year ownership period for maintenance assuming nothing major.

[noclue]

Oil changes for a beetle is $700 at a dealer and $400 at an indy.
LC500 you can probably run 87 octane and get oil changes at Mr lube and it'll still be reliable lol.

[Badhobz]

I thought Porsche's are reliable, also heard they're the cheapest of the super cars you can buy in terms of maintenance.


We're talking < $10K over a 5-year ownership period for maintenance assuming nothing major.

a bitch ass beetle is in no way or form a fucking super car. how dare you utter such nonsense. if thats a super car than red neck hick vettes and mustangs are also super cars.

yuck.

[roastpuff]

Considering we got Corvette ZR1X and Mustang GTD that can spank Lambos and Ferraris...

Porsches are reliable (for a German car) but by no means are they the cheapest of the supercars for maintenance IMO due to the engine placement.

[RabidRat]

And I don't want a miata

Why not? Not enough power? Couldn't you just boost it?

[Badhobz]

Yeah, but still a "normal car" that's been modified. Hell you can modify anything to insane performance. That's not what a supercar is.

A supercar is a bespoke, low-volume car with very exaggerated and specialized styling, interesting engine options, serving as a halo product from an exotic automaker. Basically limited to Ferrari, Lambo, McLaren, Lotus, and other low volume exotics. How the hell would anyone consider a bitch ass beetle with a lousy Subaru engine a "supercar" is a bridge too far for me.

[dark0821]

but Lotus uses Toyota Engines.... (not even the exciting yota engines)

anyways.... just wanted to remind everyone what driving experience we are striving for....

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17ugXYueiy/

Gawd..... that clic clak of the gated shifter and that V8 shriek.... its fast enough... fark...

[JDMDreams]

I'm curious to see how the lotus Electra is? Apparently they should be much cheaper if there's no tariffs

[Badhobz]

but Lotus uses Toyota Engines.... (not even the exciting yota engines)

anyways.... just wanted to remind everyone what driving experience we are striving for....

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17ugXYueiy/

Gawd..... that clic clak of the gated shifter and that V8 shriek.... its fast enough... fark...

And you want a bitch ass Subaru engine beetle. Pssshhhh. How can you compare to that v8 ?!?!?

[bcrdukes]

The world is flat and so is your next car’s engine! :troll:

[dark0821]

And you want a bitch ass Subaru engine beetle. Pssshhhh. How can you compare to that v8 ?!?!?

one is out of reach... one is very very very out of reach lolol....

[Gerbs]

Oil changes for a beetle is $700 at a dealer and $400 at an indy.
LC500 you can probably run 87 octane and get oil changes at Mr lube and it'll still be reliable lol.

If it costs $400 2x a year to run a beetle, I'm in :concentrate:



You can't be buying $100-150K cars and be worried about 87 vs 91, ruins the ownership experience

[bcrdukes]

I think Badhobz uses Costco 87 octane exclusively on his LC.

Track season is coming up around the corner. My wallet is going to be in a world of pain with tuition coming up.

[OriginalJC]

Why not? Not enough power? Couldn't you just boost it?

I will admit, I've never even sat in a Miata. And I know it's universally seen as a great drivers car. But I already have an FL5 that I'm planning to keep, and looking for a higher end convertible to have as a fair weather weekender.

[Badhobz]

if ya got an FL5, then dont get a porsche. you dont need 2 hurt your ass, rock hard sports car that'll beat you up. LC is the answer... if you can find one.

[OriginalJC]

I have test driven a 718 Spyder. Normal sports seats were ok, and suspension hasn't too harsh. But I will say the early 2010's interior was a bit of a let down. Analog, yes. Cigarette ashtray and CD player, meh. LC interior wins hands down for sure

[Badhobz]

porsche interiors are all clinical and uninspired. Their new-er interior is like a plastic trash bin full of piano black and lazy aesthetic choices (screens everywhere).

I think their peak interior was probably 997.2 where its mostly buttons and analogue gauges. If you can find one with the full leather interior package thats NOT boring ass black, it looks quite good on the 997.2

Get the LC! why am i the only retard who has one ?!?!?! herrow?! herrow? i might have just answered my own question.

[EvoFire]

porsche interiors are all clinical and uninspired. Their new-er interior is like a plastic trash bin full of piano black and lazy aesthetic choices (screens everywhere).

I think their peak interior was probably 997.2 where its mostly buttons and analogue gauges. If you can find one with the full leather interior package thats NOT boring ass black, it looks quite good on the 997.2

Get the LC! why am i the only retard who has one ?!?!?! herrow?! herrow? i might have just answered my own question.

997 had trash materials though. That era of Germans all had trash materials.

[Badhobz]

its still all trash materials. But at least the 997.2 looks better than the modern stuff.

The only German marque I like is BMW. They know their products are an unreliable, butt fuck ugly mess, and they don't care. It still drives amazingly, and is decently priced. Bang-to-buck ratio is high.

[BIC_BAWS]

if ya got an FL5, then dont get a porsche. you dont need 2 hurt your ass, rock hard sports car that'll beat you up. LC is the answer... if you can find one.

Agreed with this my friend has a FK8 for the track and a 996 GT3 also for the track and he's like wtf am i gonna do with two track cars LOL

He ended up getting a Model 3 for a daily and he's so much happier than trying to dual duty either.

I also don't daily my FK8 anymore. It's too much car for the street. Did it when I had to, don't have to anymore so I don't LOL

[bcrdukes]

I'm confused. Hondas are meant to be daily driven! :confused:

[OriginalJC]

Maybe Badhobz sells me his LC, and he gets a new one?

[bcrdukes]

Sounds like a win/win solution.

[JDMDreams]

I was looking at panamera, taycans lately, and yes they have super boring interiors, all black on black, black plastic, a lot of them are poverty spec with blank buttons, no buttons in the back, for similar money you can get BMW m cars with way more colour, design, same with S63 a lot of them is just everything black interior + black carbon trim

[Badhobz]

Maybe Badhobz sells me his LC, and he gets a new one?

they arent making anymore. all allocation's are spoken for and gone so you cant even get a new one if you tried. Plus the MSRP ballooned from 130k (when i bought it) to now 150k in the 4 years since i owned mine. what the hell!? 20k more just cuz you tacked on an ugly screen?

[EvoFire]

Agreed with this my friend has a FK8 for the track and a 996 GT3 also for the track and he's like wtf am i gonna do with two track cars LOL

He ended up getting a Model 3 for a daily and he's so much happier than trying to dual duty either.

I also don't daily my FK8 anymore. It's too much car for the street. Did it when I had to, don't have to anymore so I don't LOL

What is this weak shit "It's too much car for the street"

[Badhobz]

doesnt your hand hurt like a little bitch?

we all getting old and nobody wants that harshness

[RabidRat]

I also don't daily my FK8 anymore. It's too much car for the street. Did it when I had to, don't have to anymore so I don't LOL

Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa

Did you... buy another car? Mr. "I'll literally never buy another car in my life" :lol

[JDMDreams]

^^ break my wallet again?

[RabidRat]

There was a recent article on The Autopian calling out some car hoarding:

https://www.theautopian.com/a-lotus-exige-porsche-gt3-and-miata-are-your-dailies-respect-members-rides/

Highlights:
-Hoard spans everything from a beaten up Chevy S10 to a Ferrari FF.
-Bought the E63 AMG sight unseen.
-Bought the Exige sight unseen.
-Picked up an STI as a "compliance car": unspoken rule in their neighborhood that you must drive a Subaru.
-Bought a GT3 because it was the "logical" thing to do.

[BIC_BAWS]

Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa

Did you... buy another car? Mr. "I'll literally never buy another car in my life" :lol

I didn't. Brother moved to the US for work. So I got the car in my profile picture back as a daily. Well that and I lent my FK8 to my friend to use for a bit, cause otherwise it's just sitting there LOL.

CVT life is the good life LOL. big chilling zero fucks given, jamming out to my music, its not loud, its not stiff, steering is light and still direct, aside from no power, it's great

What is this weak shit "It's too much car for the street"

We can't all drive M3s that are more street than track. Type R's are more track than street LOL.

[noclue]

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/toyota-ceo-sato-step-down-be-replaced-by-cfo-kon-2026-02-06/

lmao they canned the car guy CEO who led lexus since inception for an accountant ceo. Toyota gonna go back to the boring appliance car of the 2000's.

[bcrdukes]

:sweetjesus:

[Badhobz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfcuQEX1NYU&t=18595s

jesus fuck 99k (basically MSRP of a new 2026 one for a first production year 2018 LC)

Lot#738 @5:09:55 in the video