KevCannotDecide

On 4/11/2020 at 6:58 PM, ThomasD94 said:

made a short video on the sound of the LC if you would like to hear that amazing V8 growl?

Hi Thomas

It sounds OK, what happened to the sound inside?

Considering its a 5L V8 the sound is mediocre, I wish it was like the C63 Merc, it should have at least a way of controlling the exhaust sound by way of a button/switch after all its a 80K+ car. I had a test drive of the LC500, its lovely car and I love the way it looks, but that sound just doesn't do that V8 justice, its a shame.

Sorry just my own opinion, I was all set to buy one but now I can't decide lol

Kev

On 3/20/2020 at 9:23 AM, d3ron said:

Is the AMG GTS not a consideration?

It would be a straight choice between the LC500 and GT for me. Not that I'm anywhere near that choice. 

On 3/20/2020 at 11:24 AM, malcolmw said:

Further to my post earlier, I did test drive the AMG GT and it is very good (IMO much better than the C63).

Yep I get where you are both coming from, but I'm at my limit 90K, so the AMG GT is not on my radar.

I know a new convertible is coming out, I was just wondering if their were any facelifts for the LC on the horizon.

On 3/19/2020 at 1:48 PM, MNMJ said:

Its simple: buy both. I expect there will be some cracking deals over the next months, and when the market picks up in 2021 you can sell the one you like less for a profit.

lol MNMJ if only I could afford both, not seen many deals around yet!!!!!!

Hi Colin

Good to hear that you are happy with both the car and dealer

Hi Colin

Good to hear you are enjoying the LC

I know your current mileage is low, have you had any problems with the car?

Not sure where you bought it from, if a main dealer what was your experience of their service.

I'm in two minds as to buying one, I need something to push me over the line!!!!

Happy driving

Kev

23 hours ago, scudney said:

Go on Kev,what does your heart say and what does you head say😀

Hi John

The trouble is one says get the LC one minute and then the C63 the next and then vice versa lol.

I wish the LC was noisier, I know its not meant to be that kind of car, but perhaps the option either way would be nice.

6 hours ago, royoftherovers said:

That mirrors my experience exactly at Lexus Chester.

The Salesman who sold me the car six years ago left shortly following my purchase and in the intervening period I have visited the premises on average once every two weeks and not one Salesman has acknowledged me. The Reception and Service Staff however...........................

Very sad.

4 hours ago, scudney said:

Sadly customer service is another kettle of fish(if I can call it that)all together. Generally across the board it seems to be pretty poor at best regardless of where you go ☹🤔

Hi John and John

this surprises me I thought Lexus were a luxury brand, my first impressions of them are poor.

22 hours ago, wendle said:

you might find that they may call you in a couple of days, personally i find it a bit refreshing that you can test drive a car and not having them pestering you every 5 mins.

Hi Chris

Yes I get where your coming from, but the whole experience from phoning for a test drive to having the test drive, then the salesman jumping out and saying goodbye will call you later the same day and not bothering, I had the test drive last Friday, still no call. So one call would have been nice, who knows. I might try the Woodford dealer, see if any better, there's got to be better service than this.

Having said all the above I still love the looks of the LC, the interior is gorgeous and that V8 is still a nice engine, red or deep blue hmmm come on dealers you could have made all the difference.

Whats this thing with the fuel filler cap?????

Thanks again all, got my head in my hands and my heart waiting to be stolen haha

Hi All

Thanks for your replies.

You talk about customer service with regards Lexus, I visited their Sidcup dealer last week and test drove the LC, car lovely, definitely needs that exhaust opened up, and yes the speed cannot match the C63, and that growl wow, but the LC does feel classier and has those lovely looks.

 Anyway I found the dealer not really interested, no follow up call, seemed to be an inconvenience, I don't know not what I expected. I own a S5 Audi at present and the dealers couldn't and can't  do enough for you

So still not decided, did have a look at that exhaust post on here, seems a shame that on a brand new car you cannot keep the exhaust flaps or whatever it is open with a switch or something, its a near 90k car.

Another funny thing most of my mates are split roughly 50/50, now that doesn't help haha.

Thanks again all

Hi all

Have been looking to buy a new car, but cannot make up my mind, LC500 or C63.

I am not a boy racer but do love the noise these V8s produce, the LC seems only to sound good on start up and when pushed, whereas the C63 sounds awesome all the time.

The LC is lovely inside, I love it, now I'm thinking after all the comments above that I don't need the SP+ and save a bit of money, I loved the deep blue, but now love the red omg I'm cracking up. Does the car look much different in normal mode, and is there anyway of getting that noise more often.

Please help me, I am going mad lol

Thanks all in advance

Kev