[{"id": 13186948, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you please confirm which roof style this coupe has? I don't see it mentioned or photographed. Thanks, and GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702409084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13187602, "authorName": "Smorales726", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smorales726/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this a Private Sale. Yes or No\r\nNo interest in Sales Taxes + B.A.T. 5% FEE\r\n\r\nHate this \"selling for a friend\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1702411585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13188152, "authorName": "bvstone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bvstone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These can be found online for 65k or so. I've got my eye on this one... wish it was no reserve.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1702413977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13189531, "authorName": "BeMyWn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bemywn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it sports or performance package", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1702418672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13189547, "authorName": "Schuintex23 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schuintex23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not selling for a friend, selling for 87-year old father who has not driven in a while. Bought it and kept in his garage except for a few outings.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1702418725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13189712, "authorName": "WallStWiz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wallstwiz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color combination. The red and black interior with the silver exterior really pops. GLWTA!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1702419429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13190081, "authorName": "BornDeutsch66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/borndeutsch66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, these are future classics for sure. Can you post the original window sticker or provide an options and package list? (Sports, Performance, Touring.). This is not an Inspiration Series, but should do very well here. GLWA!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1702422014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13190126, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These a criminally underappreciated.\r\nI absolutely love mine. One of the few cars I've ever that I haven't gotten the itch to sell. They're smooth, powerful, comfortable, handle great, stop great and make glorious sounds.\r\nAfter four years and 20k miles on mine, not a squeak, rattle or repair. I can't say that about any of the Ferraris or Porsches I've ever owned.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1702422603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13190232, "authorName": "Eljeffe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eljeffe/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Eljeffe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702423861, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13190880, "authorName": "mikegould", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikegould/", "bidAmount": 25250, "content": "$25,250 bid placed by mikegould", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702432073, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13191040, "authorName": "Schuintex23 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schuintex23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the question, performance package with carbon fiber roof, active rear steering, active rear spoiler, carbon fiber door sill. Just uploaded original sticker.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1702434096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13191055, "authorName": "Schuintex23 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schuintex23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1702434302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13191075, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702434541, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13191317, "authorName": "TamiyaW1688", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tamiyaw1688/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by TamiyaW1688", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702438514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13191340, "authorName": "Uby67vw1958", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uby67vw1958/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by Uby67vw1958", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702438905, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13191391, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing has been updated to note that the car is equipped with the Performance Package.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1702440155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13191450, "authorName": "william0106", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/william0106/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by william0106", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702441240, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13192253, "authorName": "MikailSJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikailsj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this have Apple CarPlay update?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702476347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13192453, "authorName": "Porsup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsup/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by Porsup", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702478458, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13192722, "authorName": "maioman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maioman/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by maioman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702480777, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13192897, "authorName": "Rianf1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rianf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am pretty interested in one of these. Can any LC5 owners please comment on the active rear steering specifically the reliability of it. I have experience with BMW active rear steering and it leaves a bad taste in my mouth because of the reliability and eye watering replacement costs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1702482435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13193555, "authorName": "Heywoodga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heywoodga/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Heywoodga", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702487362, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13193667, "authorName": "maioman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maioman/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by maioman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702488219, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13197569, "authorName": "ddavis8839", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddavis8839/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by ddavis8839", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702503075, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13197617, "authorName": "verden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/verden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The carbon fiber roof gives fractionally more headroom . The 21\" wheels+run-flats give a slightly harsher ride than the basic 20\". Michelin Pilot Sport 4S helps. You can find more on these minor issues on Club Lexus e.g. adjustable suspension and year to year changes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1702503246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13198728, "authorName": "Superbeeandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superbeeandy/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by Superbeeandy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702508240, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13199704, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rianf1 Mine has the rear steering.\r\nNever had any issues with it.\r\nHandles great!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1702518500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13199718, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Verden ageeed, I switch out to Michelins. Big difference in ride and traction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1702518608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13201759, "authorName": "Schuintex23 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schuintex23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MikailSJ the Apple Car Play has not been updated", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1702568871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13210382, "authorName": "radiobill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radiobill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm friends with the seller. While I don't know this car, I do know that his integrity is unquestionable and that his other vehicles are impeccable.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1702655738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13216597, "authorName": "Propwash_f14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/propwash_f14/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by Propwash_f14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702696857, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13218899, "authorName": "Heywoodga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heywoodga/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by Heywoodga", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702747208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13219157, "authorName": "Propwash_f14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/propwash_f14/", "bidAmount": 63500, "content": "$63,500 bid placed by Propwash_f14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702748966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13222773, "authorName": "Superbeeandy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superbeeandy/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by Superbeeandy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1702762150, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13241404, "authorName": "ctalisman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctalisman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, any previous paint repairs for any reason?\r\nDoes it have a sunroof?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703000937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13241769, "authorName": "Schuintex23 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schuintex23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no repairs, no paint touch-ups, no sunroof (carbon fiber roof). If you zoom in on the front spoiler, you see scratches underneath. You can only see these from the ground.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1703004471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13241899, "authorName": "jimmy-buffett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy-buffett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the winner of this auction, if the under-bumper scratches bother you: the front spoiler scratches are a common issue with how Lexus painted the underside of the front bumper. Other cars often use a sacrificial piece of plastic here, but Toyota left this kind of piece off.\r\n\r\nI've had a '21 and '24 LC500 and have installed the ScrapeArmor protector on both: https://www.scrapearmor.com/products/lexus-lc500-2017\r\n\r\nIt isn't very thick but does save from scratches showing on the painted surface.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1703005525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13243227, "authorName": "RemingtonSR71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remingtonsr71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The LC500 is simply the highest quality car, dollar for dollar, one can buy. Meets or exceeds Mercedes S Class quality at a lower price while providing stunning concept car looks and they are rare on the road unlike 911s.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1703012141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13244268, "authorName": "tahine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tahine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a 2018 LC Coupe and sold it during the pandemic bc the value was incredible and then regretted it the last two years. I just recently bought a 2021 LC Convertible and absolutely love the car. It may be the best fit and finish car you can buy for the money. You get a beautiful high quality interior with the reliability of a Lexus. I've owned several BMW's / Mercedes etc and these LC's take the cake for me. Whoever gets this one will be a happy camper! Enjoy", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1703016447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13244604, "authorName": "jhlytle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhlytle/", "bidAmount": 65500, "content": "$65,500 bid placed by jhlytle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703017884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13244872, "authorName": "UtahJohnnyL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utahjohnnyl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LuckysDad Absolutely agree with your first comment. Going on four years with mine, can't seem to want to get rid of it. Amazing cars all around that just check so many boxes and aren't flooded in the car community. I smile every time I get mine out. :-)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1703019028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13245097, "authorName": "michaelkvance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelkvance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is everyone in this thread a dentist? It's okay to fess up, I just want to know what I'm getting into here if I buy an LC500 instead of a 993 or 997 :).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703019915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13245210, "authorName": "Dixiesdad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dixiesdad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yet another thing I love about BaT is the fact that it introduces me to such a wide cross section of vehicles. This car, for example, is not a car I would typically look at or lust after, yet here it is for my consideration and admiration. Thanks BaT and BaT community!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1703020353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13245326, "authorName": "tahine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tahine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@michaelkvance - Not a Dentist here, but I have owned 911's and Boxster S's - if you want the handling and the feel of a 911 you need to buy one of those. The LC 500 is a GT car and does NOT handle anywhere near what a 911 handles like. A LC 500 is for you if you want fantastic design and quality with an amazing 5.0 V8 that sounds incredible. It's Apples and Oranges....ideally, get one of each. ha ha.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1703020798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13245927, "authorName": "michaelkvance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelkvance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tahine you may be right on the both!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703022728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13245934, "authorName": "Propwash_f14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/propwash_f14/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by Propwash_f14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703022760, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13245977, "authorName": "jhlytle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhlytle/", "bidAmount": 66500, "content": "$66,500 bid placed by jhlytle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703023036, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13245978, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this was one of the times when an automaker took a considerable styling risk and it paid off nicely...\nuniquely and boldly modern but without looking like anything else on the road. \n\nNice job Lexus \n\nGreat color combo too. \nGLWTA to all", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1703023104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13245994, "authorName": "jscifres", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jscifres/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed @tahine. I did just that. Own a 981 Porsche Boxster Spyder for the sports car, and a LC500 for cruising. Two amazing cars each delivering on their intended missions.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703023223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13246014, "authorName": "jhlytle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhlytle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/19/23 for $66,500 to jhlytle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703023321, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13246022, "authorName": "jscifres", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jscifres/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1703023369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13246029, "authorName": "timczer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timczer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic car at a great price. Congratulations.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1703023396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13246055, "authorName": "tahine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tahine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A good deal for buyer and not terrible for the seller\u2026with buyer\u2019s fees ~ 70k. These cars are currently bottoming around 50k with 80k miles on them\u2026they are holding their value nicely.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703023618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13246093, "authorName": "jhlytle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhlytle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lol anyone want to buy an 850i I just bought a couple of weeks ago. Didn\u2019t think I\u2019d get this under 70k with 5k miles. Looks nice and clean.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1703023787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13246101, "authorName": "Vipmn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vipmn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good buy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703023828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13246520, "authorName": "jscifres", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jscifres/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jhlytle, please do a side by side comparison with the BMW and report results back here. \ud83d\ude42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1703026991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13246578, "authorName": "jhlytle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhlytle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely will do. Hopefully get it down to FL next week. I need to stop buying cars for a while\u2026", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703028008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13246976, "authorName": "Eladoppel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eladoppel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jhlytle I drove an LC500 at a Lexus track day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July. I daily and track a Porsche Cayman GT4, but I know that I am not Roger Racer. That being said I was quite impressed by the LC500 at speed. It is one of those cars that feels calm at 100 mph. Enjoy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1703033770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13247279, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rolling art.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1703038337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13248182, "authorName": "rd118403", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rd118403/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jhlytle if you decide you'd rather pass this sale along and keep the 850i just let me know. I lost track of time yesterday and checked back in just after the auction had ended, I would've been more careful about my timing if I'd known it had a reasonable reserve (LC500's on BaT seem to only hit reserve 50% of the time).\r\n@jscifres @tahine @michaelkvance I have a 996 Cab 6MT and a C63S coupe at the moment, couldn't agree more about aiming for both rather than choosing one. Slowly looking for a LC500 to replace the C63S as the AMG is too fast for road use (in my opinion). LC500 seems to be the perfect balance of luxury and sport/speed for highway use (with reliability and rarity being an added bonus).", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1703075868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13248222, "authorName": "michaelkvance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelkvance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rd118403 Likewise, I got stuck behind someone buying $300 worth of cheese (?!) in a shop here and missed a bid as well! Congrats to @jhlytle, good buy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1703077111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13249961, "authorName": "VancouverPorscheFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancouverporschefan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rd118403 \u2026I did a quick scan for US and found a dozen+ of these, all less than 10k miles and less than $70k - have patience\u2026", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703094892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13294435, "authorName": "jhlytle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhlytle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So the M850i might be just a smidge faster in a straight line but the LC500 way out handles it, I was shocked. Super tight suspension especially in sport plus mode! Amazing car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1703704010, "type": "comment"}]