LastMezger

That's the concept but I saw the production version in Detroit at the autoshow and they are almost identical. I thought it looked pretty swank in person.

Interior is very similar to LF-A and roof is carbon. Very low and wide. I was quite smitten.

997_Toronto

Looks like an Aston Martin Vanquish / DB9'ish.

The Top Gear reviews of all previous Lexus sport cars has been disastrous, unless Lexus has done something significantly different this time I would stay with the tried and tested...a 911

The only Lexus that garnered good reviews was the LFA but if you did have $360,000 would you buy a Lexus?

NAM VET

the grill looks like something that swims just about the ocean floor 3 miles down.

all the best....

Petza914

Does it have useable rear seats for kids or an available MT? If not, those are deal breakers for me.

BIG smoke

I find all these new cars have too many electronic gizmos. Lane sensing, lane departure, electric steering, traction control, super fast, look good on paper, boy would you ever look good in it.
I'm sure it will be fantastic. Especially on paper. And there will be a line up to purchase for that very reason.

But I'm less about looking the part. I want to feel the part. I like driving. I like the steering kicking back in my hand when I do something stupid.
New lexus? Nah. Don't like playing Xbox either.

awrryan

My girlfriend has a 2008 Lexus GS350. The ride is incredble. Incredibly smooth. Good pick up. Good handling. Comfortable, but a little bit of a cramped interior. Great quality. Runs amazing. Cheap to maintain, even at the dealer. Love the car for what it is, but would not buy a Lexus for myself. Doesn't do it for me. I think I like Porsches. I could drive mine everyday and not get bored.

Spinout

I read a quick blurb on the LC last week and I'm pretty sure the hybrid of that car is above the $200K range and the budget version NA V8 is in the $150k neighborhood.

A 991 GT3 is in the $130k starting ballpark. I'll take the GT3 and save some cash.

My wife drives a IS-F and it's an awesome, well rounded car that is not high strung at all. I am a fan of the sport performance Lexus models.

php

$150k...oh wow. I was about to say I'm different from most of the guys on here, I really like the look and I would consider it. I think it looks awesome without being too crazy (like that lambo Veneno...that looks crazy).

But as you said, If I can get a GT3 for $130k....makes it hard to justify $150k for the Lexus. I was hoping for them to be priced around $90-$100k....

sambb

people knock lexus, but the cars are just as advanced as any german car. Their reliability is absolutely amazing, and the dealer experience is amazing. Most aren't drivers cars, but there is a lot to learn from their reliability. What is it about their build quality that engenders such reliability.
The LC looks good. Why not. In this price range there is a lot of subjectivity.

php

I absolutely agree with this. Even if people who buy a six figure car doesn't care too much about repair costs, it is still frustrating. I for this reason will never go back to any BMW again. And I just looked up the price, rumor is the LC500 will start right below $100k. Maybe pick it up in 2019 as a CPO for around $80k?

MaddMike

What can I say, love my BMW diesel, hate my Lexus. Never had any real problems with the BMW.

gotgolf52

I can't justify the price as of yet, Lexus didn't give us a formal pricing on the LC but I doubt it cost $150k as someone mention. This is a production car not concept like LFA, it will be mass produce and keeping the cost lower (but it's all speculation at this point). I love my 997.1TT MT and prolly never sell it (I said this many times before LOL), however this LC look amazing. If you haven't drive the RC-F, it not as boring as we think. If I am in the market for 991.2 or LC500, I might seriously consider it, both cars are more GT segment than sport cars as we know it. Plus, Lexus interior is luxurious, NA V8 with screaming exhaust, Lexus reliability has been rock solid and easier to maintain, l hope the handling is better than the RCF though.

turbo3.6

Saw it at the NAIAS this weekend; sorry, that front end is just over done. Looks like the alien from Predator...

Lexus make beautifully engineered cars that are luxurious and reliable, but have no soul...

LastMezger

Well it has back seats but looked even tighter than in a 911...

preetham

I had an ISF too, before buying my 987.2 Spyder. Would not trade the spyder for the ISF, but I do miss the ISF. I wish I could have kept both, the quality and performance all around was brilliant. At some point I'm going to get another car for that luxurious DD, the LC500 will be at the top of the list. I hope they do bring back the ISF.