Originally Posted by 911exclusive

Hello, Similarly I have been researching LC500 past weeks and am actively looking for one. I'm in MA and given the traffic levels there are fewer and fewer occasions for me to drive my TTS in a "spirited" manner. I'm not in a position to track right now and so have decided to get a LC500. Happy to share my notes on the current market
if interested. FYI Lexus Watertown in MA has both a 2023 convertible and a use hybrid coupe on sale right now if you just want to see the car in person.

Originally Posted by JRBucks

Would I trade my 911 for one, no, but I'm also 48 not 75.

Originally Posted by nydog

A friend owned an LC500 coupe for about a year (he seriously has a problem holding onto cars). I didn't drive it but was a passenger on occasions. The exterior, as well as the interior, were gorgeous. Definitely a GT car, great V8, sound and was very comfortable. They are very very rare in my area, Dutchess, Westchester counties and NYC. And the convertible is also stunning. His only complaint was the transmission, in that it had 10-speeds (too many gears) and at times didn't seem to know which gear it needed to be in.

Of course after he got rid of it, he wished he hadn't.

Originally Posted by ATX_Native

^ this.

I’m also in my mid-40’s and have seen too many threads over the years of guys tearfully having to sell their manual sports cars due to old age and health problems.

Going to drive a manual and a fun car as long as I can.

Originally Posted by stripersteve

Before everyone jumps all over me , please give me some latitude here....
Has anyone here ever driven one of the newer lexus lc500's , either coupe or convertible ? I happened to be browsing YouTube one day, and a Toyota master mechanic who has a great channel, happened to mention that his favorite car was the Lexus lc500 because of the great v8 engine and the quality of the interior.
After seeing a bunch of YouTube reviews. it seems that this model is quite the car. Concensus is that it is a GT tourer rather than a hard core sports car . Some people talk about it as a competitor to the 911 , but the conclusion seems to be that the 2 cars are designed for different objectives. Lexus for comfortable cruising in a luxurious cockpit with good performance, and Porsche for more spirited driving with better handling , and a true sports car experience.
As I get older ( 75 ) , I must admit that I drive my 911 like an old lady rather than what the car was intended for. My typical use is a nice cruise on a sunny day with the top down, and almost all on highways . Since my state highways are patrolled heavily, there are very few places to even open the car up occasionally.
As a result, I am curious as to whether the Lexus would be a better fit for me in the long run given my driving specifics.
I'm not necessarily looking for a 911 comparison, as I've seen enough reviews outlining the differences, but more of feedback if anyone has actually driven an lc500 to see what your impressions were. Many reviewers seem to indicate it is an exceptional car . This is a limited production model , and there are none locally to look at, but I'm hoping some of you may have had the opportunity to get some hands on experience.