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@lloydweb Indeed, the salesman had initially said (my) RC was silver but when I seen the Sonic Titanium, I was like wow. Strangely the Red LC I really liked too, and I am not a huge red fan. You may have competition for a Sonic Titanium LC if one comes up!

@AJ500 I am ashamed of myself too lol When I went to see the RC they had two and I was disappointed the Sonic White one was sold and they only had the Sonic Titanium left, but when I seen it, I fell for it as I loved the colour. My car is next to the LC in the pic. Barry

Hi All, Just to update, I went and viewed the car in person and it is lovely, didn't have time for a drive due to another appointment, body work and interior great condition for age with the expected wear and tear from usage. When I seen the car in the flesh I just wasn't feeling the emotional tug with it as I did with my RC when I first seen it, so I have decided to not go ahead as I know there will be that little niggle that I am not 100% happy. They were going to offer me more for my car as trade in as well as the 40K service and also ceramic coating the car so it was extremely tempting. I cannot fault the sales manager John and the advisor Ross at Lexus Edinburgh as they went above and beyond to make the purchase as appealing as they could. One of the main reasons was the colour, I love white cars, my IS200t was the same metallic white, but for me not so much on the LC, I think I would prefer the Sonic Titanium as it is with my RC. Thank you to everyone for their input and suggestions, I don't think this is the last LC I will look at for sure!

Thanks @AJ500 yeah when I drove the demo LC I was like man this is amazing lol. Once you use a heads up display you wonder why they are not standard as they make for an, imo, far safer driving experience as your eyes are on the road. The price is OK for the RC, trade standard, but I could potentially get a couple of grand more if I sell it privately. Yes he mentioned the new 10 year mechanical warranty now available, and the service plan which I also took out when I bought the RC, is only marginally dearer for the LC, which is also compelling. They know how well I look after my cars, my IS200t was absolutely mint, you could just stick it in the showroom after a valet, something the sales guy mentioned, so he knows what I am expecting of the LC and he said I wouldn't be disappointed. I have a lot to think about, doesn't help I am also doing work to my house too so that's a drain on finances too, part of me is like go for it, the other is more reserved, the angel and the devil lol. Barry

Hi All, So the car is a Sports + edition with the Levison upgrade and Heads up display pack so pretty mightly specc'd. It would have been north of 90K new They could only offer me under a grand off but also potentially the 40,000 service thrown in too. Hopefully I can get out to see the car at some point in the next week or so, I was close to just withdrawing my interest, and I said as much, but the car is like a sirens call to me lol, however I still love the RC,, it is going to be a tough decision when it comes I think. Barry

Thank you so much everyone, I will post updates of how I get on, you have all given me much to consider and I will definitely see if there is wiggle room on the asking price. They did say they would transfer my plates and the dash cameras I had fitted to the RC so not sure how much negotiation room that will leave, but I am sure doing those job don't amount to a few grand! Hopefully I will get a date soon when I can go see the car in the flesh and drive it, if it isn't as @AJ500 said in mint condition for its year, or doesn't meet my expectations, I may have to reconsider. Barry

@talaipwros sorry can't get in to that link as it requires a login. Yeah when I did the HPI report the top level was around a grand less. Barry

Thanks @EddieCD that is good to know this car is a year older but had only one owner, I will go back with an offer as you and the others have said, at the end of the day it doesn't hurt to ask. @Kevin Williams thanks, I have a feeling he may have been Eastern Western Glasgow? I deal with the same sales person three time Sebastian in the Edinburgh branch, he too left (after quite a few years) to pursue a different career. I appreciate everyone's feedback as, for most people myself included, this is a significant sum of money! Barry

Thanks guys @Kevin Williams I have bought 4 from them myself, the last 2 being brand new. Who did you deal with at the dealers? @AJ500 I'm not the best when it comes to haggling, I only got my RC last year and at a great price, even with them settling the finance at trade price I'm up 2K which I'm happy with. I need to see the car in the flesh and I would expect the paintwork etc should be in top condition, my IS200t was like brand new. Barry

Thank you Colin, this was my concern too, even compared to 500h's on their own site. I went back to the sales person and asked for the full spec sheet and also highlighting my concern regarding the price on the forecourt. Barry

Hi All, as per title, I only got my RC300h last year, however Lexus Edinburgh gave me an LC500h as a courtesy car (it was Glasgow's demonstrator they got a loan of) as a thank you for being patient getting a minor repair done to my seat. Now they contacted me to say they have an LC500H 2017 in White with red interior, I am waiting for the full details, it has done over 33,800 miles and had one owner from what the checks are coming back with. IIRC it has the 21" wheels, Hi-Fi upgrade and Heads Up display However it appears not to have been taxed since November 2020 last year. With Covid that is partially understandable if it has been at a dealership since then. They want £54,500 for the car which I thought considering the mileage was maybe a bit on the steep side, I am trying to think with my head not my heart, as I loved the car that was loaned to me. Unfortunately I can't provide a link as they took it off the website since I placed a deposit to hold the car however they did send a video and I took some screenshots, didn't want to post the video as there was personal details on the link. Thanks, Barry

Hi All, Update on the seat, it is now repaired and even though it was a small area the dude did, IMO an amazing job! The area in the red box out is the repaired area in the first picture. Not only that but due to the whole Covid situation and my patience the chap I was dealing with at Lexus Edinburgh arranged me to have an LC500H as my courtesy car for a few days while the repair was being done!! I have also attached the pictured of that BEAST! Barry

OK I think I have worked it out, I do not have Apple Car Play on my car, thought it should be there, I recall they said they had issues updating my car at the centre. Ah well will wait until it goes in and get them to see if they can fix it. Barry

Thanks @Linas.P been there done all that 🙂 One thing someone maybe able to help with is do they see CarPlay as an option even if they have not enabled it? I see no CarPlay option on my Lexus system though it should be there I believe.

OK I think I know what maybe the issue, I selected allow once I think when I first connected the phone months back, I can't fin anywhere to reset that setting. I think that is causing it not to work correctly, if anyone knows how let me know, Thanks Barry