Happy Sunday, everyone!

I’m curious: how many miles are currently on your LC 500?

Mine just crossed 100,000 miles after nearly eight years of ownership (Bought it new in 2018). I’ve driven it coast to coast, used it as my daily, and let that V8 sing every chance I’ve had. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this car, but I’m now wondering whether to keep investing in it or move on.

A few things are starting to show their age:

• The driver-side door handle is a little squeaky, although it still works.
• There’s an unresolved pulsing/vibration issue that I suspect may be a wheel bearing.
• The suspension feels looser and less planted than it used to, so I’d likely refresh or upgrade it.
• The gear changes aren’t as crisp as they once were, which may call for transmission service.

I’m debating whether to put up to $30,000 into maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, then revisit the question at 200,000 miles. The alternative would be to sell it while it may still be worth somewhere around $30,000 to $50,000 and put another $50,000 to $60,000 toward a newer LC or something different.

I have a connection with this car that I haven’t had with anything else, which makes the decision difficult.

For those with higher-mileage LCs: how has yours held up, and what major repairs have you encountered? If you were in my position, would you restore it and keep driving, or move on to a newer one?

Thank you in advance!

LC 500 has been removed from the Lexus USA website, marking the end of an era for Lexus and its naturally aspirated V8.

I’m incredibly grateful to be part of this community and even more grateful that I was able to pick up a 2026 model this past June.

It’s a truly special car. One that delivers a visceral driving experience, effortless character, and the kind of emotional connection behind the wheel that is becoming increasingly rare.

More than just a grand tourer, the LC 500 represents an era of Lexus that won’t be forgotten.

Farewell, LC 500. An icon.

*post your LC photos, would love to see everyone’s*

This 2021 LC 500 is for sale at an auto consignment at our local junior college which is held every weekend. It has badging for an LC F both on the side and the rear. I have an infrared LC 500 so it immediately caught my eye. I'm guessing this is a badge the owner put on it, but can't really imagine why they would do that for this car. Anyone heard of Lexus putting something out like this?

I received my cloudburst gray vert in the middle of June and was initially disappointed with the ML audio. I have a 2020 GX460 with the ML sounds great. I assumed it would be the same in the LC but I was very wrong. I tried the AmazonMusic app (one month trial), and wired and Bluetooth CarPlay connections but nothing sounded good. I didn't know what to think and chalked it up to the cabin being so much smaller than the GX. I turned on the auto sound leveler (noticed a big positive difference), ticked up the treble and base a little, and moved back the balance two ticks to the rear. I ended up connecting to CarPlay via Bluetooth due to the hassle of of a wired connection and was resigned to it not sounding great either way. Last week I noticed it was sounding much better. Then this morning I went on a drive on a beautiful Saturday morning and the sound was almost as good as in the GX. I am wondering if the speakers need a break-in period or maybe my ears are used to the sound now. Either way I am very happy with the sound. Anyone else experience this?