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On 9/29/2022 at 3:26 PM, Ruffle said:

Oh great choice - just what I have on order but last I heard mine's not due to go into production until February :-(

Did you PPF the whole car or just selected bits?

I did think about having the entire car done, but in the end I decided against it as I was unsure that if the car got any parking dents etc that the whole section would have to be redone.

in the end I had the whole front of the car done including the wings plus the side skirt and rear arches.(basically the most vulnerable bits)

Paul

The car went straight from the dealers to be ppfed !

1 hour ago, BrettMRC said:

Going to need some pics!

I chickened out of the red and black because no one had any pics, (not even Lexus) so didn't want to risk it..

Went for the red and black . Really seems to suit the car

Just picked up my replacement LC500 after 10 months wait. Very happy!

On 6/20/2022 at 10:00 AM, Ruffle said:

Thanks for the links Brian. I've visited the page about a zillion times already 🙂

My question was not where does Lexus UK provide the info on the Inspiration but more 'how does the inspiration series work' from the point of view of a new car purchaser. Is it normally a new look for each model year as Lexus are 'inspired'?

AFAICS, the 2022 Inspiration seems to be much the same as the 2021 offering whereas the 2020 model, in the UK, seems to be green without the wing and the 2019 yellow. Again, it's tricky to filter out the north American info but I think that's right.

I have one on order. It’s a limited edition, only 50 cars worldwide and is on,u available in black with black and red interior. 

On 9/12/2021 at 7:56 PM, Arnett said:

I was driving in Colchester on Saturday 11th in the evening and noticed the distinct shape of the LC's light cluster in the evening. I was wondering if the owner was on the forums, would love to have a proper perusal of the beauty, other than a showroom I have not seen one on the road. 

Probably mine. Happy to take you for a spin, 

Email me pgn340r@aol.com

A heads up in case you are unaware. The apple Car Play software update is now available.

Any further news about the update for the LC500

On 9/18/2019 at 10:53 AM, DanD said:

Yes. I was told by my local dealer a couple of weeks ago that all models from MY2017 onwards will have Apple Car Play retrofitted, as long as they have the Premium Nav system (the wide screen version) - this would include the LC. Dates had not yet been confirmed but they were hoping for October/November.

Any further news about the update yet?

The car was in sports plus + mode and from inside the car you did not feel too much roll. Much better than I was expecting considering the car was outside its intended mode.

You are right that during normal road driving you don’t notice the 4ws but you could really experience the back end tightening the rear end when turning into sharper corners at speed

The wing was in its normal automatic mode, but to show you I was trying here is a picture of the car with the wing 

Went to Prescott and did a bit of hill climbing.

The Car was far more agile than you may think. 

The 4 wheel steering helped a lot!

I have a brand new black indoor cover which is surplus to requirements.

Top quality from Specialized Car Covers.

if anybody interested please let me know.

Cheers

Paul

I agree with all the comments. I think it is fair to  that  the UK Lexus does not have the image in the say way as the German or UK brands.

The build quality, fit and finish is second to none but most people in the bracket will buy BMW/Mercedes. 

In the USA Lexus has a huge image, ( hence all the chrome bits) , just not here.

The only reason I was looking to trade was the salesman asked if I was interested in a new car and I was curious.

i love the car to bits especially the sound it makes and wholeheartedly glad I bought it and knew I would take a hit, just not that much.

All cars in this class take a hit but you can get Hugh discounts off list price, I could not obtain one on the LC500.

i bought my car on a PCP basis with a 3 year guaranteed value of £44,000 so on that basis I will be giving the car back I assume.

I am not complaining but it am finding it hard to justify £20,000 a year financing and depreciation costs. Buying nearly new is the way forward.

as an aside when I expressed these views to the sales person he said, I understand, but is a nice car just enjoy it!!!

Just spoke to my Lexus Dealer today. I have a LC500 Sport Plus V8 2018 with 3000 miles on the clock and was offered £61,000 in part exchange for a new one. 

Thats a £30,000 drop in one year or 1/3rd of its new price!

Not sure if that is any worse than other premium makes but is goes to show you pay dearly for buying brand new.

Paul