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Posted: 9/2/2023 5:45:01 PM EDT
I saw one yesterday for the first time in a couple years. They look like nothing else on the road. I almost forgot how beautiful they are. It’s a shame they only made 500 of them, especially since they have more than tripled in value. I’d love a chance to drive one.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 5:45:29 PM EDT
[#1]
That sound is unforgettable
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Posted: 9/2/2023 5:47:23 PM EDT
[#2]
Still kind of looks like a Toyota
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Posted: 9/2/2023 5:52:42 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Still kind of looks like a Toyota Not if you see one in person. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 5:55:37 PM EDT
[#4]
Amazing engine sound but no I don't think they look very good.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 5:56:19 PM EDT
[#5]
That gauge cluster kinda changed the game.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 5:58:38 PM EDT
[#6]
Something derived from that shpuld have been the next Supra.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 5:59:41 PM EDT
[#7]
I almost convinced my sister to buy one when they were undervalued… she got another Porsche instead.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:01:11 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Something derived from that shpuld have been the next Supra. A $400k Supra would be a tough sell and I love Supras. 
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:02:02 PM EDT
[#9]
Sorry, but I don't think it is good looking at all. If you like it, great.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:03:04 PM EDT
[#10]
Idle to 10k rpm's in half a second.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:03:13 PM EDT
[#11]
For the price I would rather have a true super car like a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or very high end Porsche.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:06:10 PM EDT
[#12]
How much are we talking? I've got a 6 year old Nissan Frontier and can throw in another $5K to sweeten the deal.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:06:11 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Not if you see one in person. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Still kind of looks like a Toyota Not if you see one in person. The first time I saw one, my first thought was that it looked like a company finally made a real life version of the awesome concept drawings you see that never make it to fruition. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:07:03 PM EDT
[#14]
I’ll take the silver one.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:08:30 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: For the price I would rather have a true super car like a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or very high end Porsche. If you don’t think it’s a true super car, you should read the reviews from when they were released. It was shitting all over “super cars” that cost much more. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:08:53 PM EDT
[#16]
LC500 is even better looking.
 
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:09:05 PM EDT
[#17]
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and personally I'm not seeing it.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:12:20 PM EDT
[#18]
it is a VERY good car.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:13:02 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: LC500 is even better looking. https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/ccc2511b4bdc4f054865eb8c2897ebcc8ab5f75b/hub/2019/11/12/b63c6d2e-898d-42a7-add8-59c37566ccaa/2020-lexus-lc-500-02.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200 https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/701/lexus-lc-500-018-2c64c064c7bbfbe3772f38eaab82312b595bb8dc-1504048279.jpg |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:13:44 PM EDT
[#20]
I must live under a big rock. Never heard of that one before. Cool.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:15:14 PM EDT
[#21]
Always one of my favorite exotic looking cars. Way better looking than anything made today.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:15:46 PM EDT
[#22]
Not really impressive at all for $400k.
It does nothing a C6 Z06 wouldn't do for under $100k.  First Test: 2012 Lexus LFA |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:17:47 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: LC500 is even better looking. https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/ccc2511b4bdc4f054865eb8c2897ebcc8ab5f75b/hub/2019/11/12/b63c6d2e-898d-42a7-add8-59c37566ccaa/2020-lexus-lc-500-02.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200 https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/701/lexus-lc-500-018-2c64c064c7bbfbe3772f38eaab82312b595bb8dc-1504048279.jpg I don’t care for the huge grill. I’d likely own an RC F V8 if not for that. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:20:35 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That sound is unforgettable This series goes into great detail on the design of the car https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/go-and-see |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:22:17 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Not really impressive at all for $400k. It does nothing a C6 Z06 wouldn't do for under $100k.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho1KSeiWV4QIt’s supposedly one of the most stable and responsive cars ever at 200MPH. Also, it doesn’t look just like the 27 other Corvettes I see daily. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:25:56 PM EDT
[#26]
Amazing vehicle
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:25:58 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just no. Heh, it’s universally agreed upon by automotive journalists. And they’re 100% right. It looks like nothing on the road today that’s $100k or less. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:31:40 PM EDT
[#28]
Overall, I think Lexi are pretty good looking cars.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:42:17 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: For the price I would rather have a true super car like a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or very high end Porsche. Far more scarce than those. Far more exclusive than many of those. $$$$$ |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:42:52 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: LC500 is even better looking. https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/ccc2511b4bdc4f054865eb8c2897ebcc8ab5f75b/hub/2019/11/12/b63c6d2e-898d-42a7-add8-59c37566ccaa/2020-lexus-lc-500-02.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200 https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/701/lexus-lc-500-018-2c64c064c7bbfbe3772f38eaab82312b595bb8dc-1504048279.jpg  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:44:05 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That sound is unforgettable FPNI. I would love to hear one opened up in person. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:44:28 PM EDT
[#32]
They are gorgeous cars and sound amazing. Shame they didn’t make more.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:46:44 PM EDT
[#33]
Needs an LS swap
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:48:49 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Needs an LS swap 
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:49:36 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: LC500 is even better looking. https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/ccc2511b4bdc4f054865eb8c2897ebcc8ab5f75b/hub/2019/11/12/b63c6d2e-898d-42a7-add8-59c37566ccaa/2020-lexus-lc-500-02.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200 https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/701/lexus-lc-500-018-2c64c064c7bbfbe3772f38eaab82312b595bb8dc-1504048279.jpg LC500 doesn't sound like this:  Driving The Lexus LFA - 9000 RPM V10 Supercar (POV Binaural Audio) |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:50:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:51:48 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Still kind of looks like a Toyota Generally speaking, a Lexus is nothing more than an overpriced Toyota. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:52:33 PM EDT
[#38]
It's not ugly but it's not exactly pretty. Everything else is just right though.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:52:53 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Idle to 10k rpm's in half a second. I believe that it is 9K but they still had to use a digital tach because they couldn't make a standard tach work quickly enough. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 6:59:18 PM EDT
[#40]
V10 THREAD
  @AK-12 |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 7:02:49 PM EDT
[#41]
It's a fun ride.
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Posted: 9/2/2023 7:03:20 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: LC500 is even better looking. https://www.cnet.com/a/img/resize/ccc2511b4bdc4f054865eb8c2897ebcc8ab5f75b/hub/2019/11/12/b63c6d2e-898d-42a7-add8-59c37566ccaa/2020-lexus-lc-500-02.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200 https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/701/lexus-lc-500-018-2c64c064c7bbfbe3772f38eaab82312b595bb8dc-1504048279.jpg No |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 7:06:58 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: V10 THREAD @AK-12 I'm actually kind of meh on these. The V10 is tiny. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 7:13:41 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistorySo is my Hellcat Challenger at 160 mph. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 7:17:22 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So is my Hellcat Challenger at 160 mph. yeah, but yours looks "cheesy" his looks "classy" there is a difference |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 7:57:49 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Still kind of looks like a Toyota LOL, Lexus is Toyota |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 8:02:01 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: yeah, but yours looks "cheesy" his looks "classy" there is a difference Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: So is my Hellcat Challenger at 160 mph. yeah, but yours looks "cheesy" his looks "classy" there is a difference Yes, the difference is “classy” doesn’t apply to his overpriced Ricer ride. Mine’s an affordable modern muscle with Retro lines. It’s both classy and classic. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 8:11:55 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryThat wasn’t the premise of OP’s post. It still sounds good in its own right. 5.0 Yamaha tuned V8. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 8:15:43 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, the difference is “classy” doesn’t apply to his overpriced Ricer ride. Mine’s an affordable modern muscle with Retro lines. It’s both classy and classic. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: So is my Hellcat Challenger at 160 mph. yeah, but yours looks "cheesy" his looks "classy" there is a difference Yes, the difference is “classy” doesn’t apply to his overpriced Ricer ride. Mine’s an affordable modern muscle with Retro lines. It’s both classy and classic.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 8:17:24 PM EDT
[#50]
Very neat car but the paddle shifters of today take away from the joy of driving a manual gearbox IMO
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