Originally Posted by Snowwolfe

First, and only LC500 I saw on a public road was on a car hauler as we were driving to Key West. I was immediately star struck. Has to be one of the top 3 cars being build today as far as exterior shape.

Originally Posted by FAUEE

I see them around fairly frequently, once or twice a month. I'm not a huge fan. I see C8s multiple times a day though, so I agree about the uniqueness aspect. Every divorced boomer here has a c8 that he's trying to convince younger women is an exotic and not a Chevy.

Originally Posted by BlindSpot

Ha...had to chuckle and agree at the same time!

Originally Posted by z06inVB

I guess I am a hairdresser since I’ve owned several Miata’s and currently have a base 718 Boxster. Both are an absolute blast to drive. The Miata is not a touring car. It’s just too small. The Boxster is ok for trips. I do 600 mile runs with it and it is pretty comfortable. With two trunks it has decent luggage space. And it doesn’t feel small inside like the Miata.

That said I agree with the ordering process and the 718 is expensive to maintain for what it is. How about a new BMW m40i z4 with the B58 engine. It’s more modern inside and that engine is sweet. It doesn’t handle as good as the 718 but I would think it would be a better touring car.

Originally Posted by Silver05GTO

I have a CPO 2021 Z4 M40i, it is an excellent GT roadster. But with the OP looking at 100k GT cars that is a level above the Z4 (MSRP 74k)

Originally Posted by Swolejack

I work in a Lexus dealership and I can buy an LC500 for a slight upcharge over dealer invoice.
I drove the LC500 when we had our launch event in Foxboro and it is a ball to drive and fit and
finish, typical outstanding Lexus quality. That being said, I hope to take delivery of my new C8 in April.
Daily drive a Cadillac DTS so the C8 is my FUN car.

Originally Posted by FranknStein

So I've been wanting a GT car for a while. I basically want a comfortable fast car to take on long trips on the weekends. I've been planning on getting a C8 for a while now. I rented one for several hours and enjoyed it. It wasn't quite the level of spectacular I was hoping for, but it was a great car. Now the LC500, I've always thought it was a stunning car. I frankly cast it off because every single review absolutely skewered the touchpad-controlled infotainment system. Now for 2024 they have changed it to a more modern touchscreen layout. Now that the one glaring issue with the LC500 has been fixed, I'm struggling to decide between the two. I realize they are quite different, and the C8 will be much faster in a straight line. But for my intended purpose, a long distance GT car, it's a bit of a tougher choice.

One of the pros for the LC500 is adaptive cruise control. This is actually a major sticking point for me because I've gotten so used to it on other cars. I'm finding it very difficult to stomach spending nearly six figures on a car that doesn't have it. The LC500 in general has more luxury features like automatic wipers. The wiper thing isn't that big of a deal, but the LC500 just feels like the 'total package'. The interior of the LC500 also seems a bit higher quality and luxurious (maybe the nicest interior money can buy outside of $200k+ Bentleys?). I also think the design of the Lexus is a bit more timeless, and there are far fewer on the road. Personally, I would also trust the build quality and reliability of the Lexus a bit more. I actually think the Lexus sounds better too.

The C8 will of course be faster and sportier. I absolutely would get the convertible version too. I honestly think the folding hardtop is one of the biggest selling points of the C8. I think the only other reasonably priced car with a folding hardtop these days is the Miata RF. The soft top on the LC500 is a non-starter; I would get the coupe version. The luggage situation on the C8 is a fair bit better as well.

I'm mostly thinking out loud here, but has anyone spent a decent amount of time driving both?

Originally Posted by FranknStein

So I've been wanting a GT car for a while. I basically want a comfortable fast car to take on long trips on the weekends. I've been planning on getting a C8 for a while now. I rented one for several hours and enjoyed it. It wasn't quite the level of spectacular I was hoping for, but it was a great car. Now the LC500, I've always thought it was a stunning car. I frankly cast it off because every single review absolutely skewered the touchpad-controlled infotainment system. Now for 2024 they have changed it to a more modern touchscreen layout. Now that the one glaring issue with the LC500 has been fixed, I'm struggling to decide between the two. I realize they are quite different, and the C8 will be much faster in a straight line. But for my intended purpose, a long distance GT car, it's a bit of a tougher choice.

One of the pros for the LC500 is adaptive cruise control. This is actually a major sticking point for me because I've gotten so used to it on other cars. I'm finding it very difficult to stomach spending nearly six figures on a car that doesn't have it. The LC500 in general has more luxury features like automatic wipers. The wiper thing isn't that big of a deal, but the LC500 just feels like the 'total package'. The interior of the LC500 also seems a bit higher quality and luxurious (maybe the nicest interior money can buy outside of $200k+ Bentleys?). I also think the design of the Lexus is a bit more timeless, and there are far fewer on the road. Personally, I would also trust the build quality and reliability of the Lexus a bit more. I actually think the Lexus sounds better too.

The C8 will of course be faster and sportier. I absolutely would get the convertible version too. I honestly think the folding hardtop is one of the biggest selling points of the C8. I think the only other reasonably priced car with a folding hardtop these days is the Miata RF. The soft top on the LC500 is a non-starter; I would get the coupe version. The luggage situation on the C8 is a fair bit better as well.

I'm mostly thinking out loud here, but has anyone spent a decent amount of time driving both?

Originally Posted by mikeflores2000

I can change a spark plug in under 3 minutes
without jacking up my wife’s
2019 UX Lexus 250h F sport.
Can same be said for the Lexus LC 500c?
Are spark plugs accessible after removing
engine cover?

Originally Posted by mikeflores2000

Here’s a clip LC 500c v C8 Corvette
https://youtu.be/41gUvWDRYAE?si=R8P4b-t3FM9EhR4q

Originally Posted by JDSKY

Good video and comparison. Most accurate words describing the LC500 - heavy, soft, not a sports car.

Originally Posted by FranknStein

I would be happy to pay less, I just really want a V8. I think I just want something with a silly amount of torque. I think I would prefer naturally aspirated, but I probably wouldn’t kick a BMW turbo V8 out of bed.

It’s actually kind of interesting comparing the M4 to the M850i, but I think I would get the latter for the V8. I also just ******* hate the frontend of the new 3 and 4 series. Absolutely hideous.

Originally Posted by FAUEE

The 4 series is still ugly to me. So ugly it kept me from even considering stepping down into an M3 instead of an SUV. BMW really ruined the car with that face.

Originally Posted by FAUEE

The 4 series is still ugly to me. So ugly it kept me from even considering stepping down into an M3 instead of an SUV. BMW really ruined the car with that face.

Originally Posted by Silver05GTO

Crazy thing is BMW had record sales in 2023, the 3/4 series are doing well.

Originally Posted by TLS_Addict

Both are great in their own way. For those that want a sports car, the C8, but people shouldn't foot themselves. An experienced driver in the Lexus will leave all of the "nope, need a sports car that handles" folks that don't actually track for dead on anything but a dead strait away. Don't dismiss the capabilities of a car simply because of lack of your own talent or professional track times. Just don't ask a car to be something it isn't in everyday traffic. Razor edge car that is still comfy? C8. Super comfy car that still does everything else well? Lexus. Pick your poison, you can't have it all.

Originally Posted by FAUEE

ABSOLUTELY.

​​​​​People would often talk about how "Challengers don't handle" or whatever other vehicles. What any semi performance car can do right now vs a sports car from 10-15 years ago is insane. The limits of modern vehicles are INSANE, well beyond what a non trained driver can hope to reach.

Buy the car that fits your use. I had a BLAST in the twisty mountain roads of NC in everything from a sporty SUV, to a V8 Grand Cherokee, to a mini cooper, Subaru STI, to a series of Corvettes. A c8 will be no more fun in back roads than anything else, and to be totally honest, most of those roads you're really not gonna hit more than 45mph unless you messed up and are careening down the side of the mountain. So the extra performance of a C8 isn't gonna get you anything out there.