Why I'm Selling My LC500 (Long Term Ownership Cost)

The final costs of owning Lexus LC 500, including maintenance costs, depreciation, service fees, tires and insurance.

00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Not Driving as Much
05:49 - Living with LC500
07:08 - Attention Pros, Cons
08:37 - Driving Like an Idiot
10:43 - Why I Bought It
12:00 - Why I’m Selling It
13:45 - Don’t Buy LC Yet
14:19 - Ownership Costs

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Thank you.

[LouisA.Lazarus]

It's a car and it's meant to drive and enjoy. Why else would you buy it? There isn't a car made on this planet that will be any more reliable than the LC. The cost of ownership for the first 200, 000 miles will most likely be routine maintenance and that's it. As for buying tires every year, WTF? That's on you. I've had mine for six years and love it! Drive safely and sanely without abusing the car and you won't have any problems.

[puravida]

If you worry about the ownership costs, you can't afford it!

[jasehkhk]

my oil change was $120 at the dealer, owning it in US is great. Insurance is high because of it's a V8, other than that doesn't cost me anything other than gas during my first 3 years.

[larkt]

Why did you purchase the car .. in the first place. It’s pretty much a high end luxury sports coupe .. in my opinion.. but will still be more reliable than other car in its class ..

[hurrari]

At the end of the day, LC 500 is a sub super car. My wife drives LC500, and I have E39 M5 and 997 GT3. Compare to my two cars, LC 500 has been extremely cheap to maintain.

[partyboyization]

Who gives a fuck about depreciation? You should buy gold instead 😅

[konnierad]

I own a convertible LC 500. Worth every penny!!! I love it. It is a 2021, Nori green with camel interior. I don’t regret one dollar spent!!

[RevLexus]

LC 500h owner here, great video to hear about your experience. The Tyres caught me off guard as I didnt expect a 21" tyre to cost nearly double a 20" off my previous car

[dineshan]

Any vehicle depreciates actually LC 500 is one of the least depreciating vehicles on the market.

[ernesto]

I have exactly the same car I change my oil and filters 6 years old perfect condition and I’m taking long drives like 2000 km and just love it love it love it ❤❤❤I had 4 Merc and never looking back had up to now 7 th Lexus and just can’t even imagine to go back to the german cars this is so much better for me never even comes to my mind that having issues like the german cars have, the only thing I do winter time when is a lots of snow I don’t drive it drive an RX which is made for winter …. 😅

[sokratzmmf]

I had a similar reaction to owning an M340i. Awesome fun car but I spent too much time worrying about the car. So it seems like your reaction is more of a general reaction to owning certain luxury cars.

[TangraEpoxyCountertops]

Dude, I watched your video half way and couldn’t take it any more. You sound like you want to complain about the car but you can’t really find a good reason. I love this car, this is a Lexus, the strongest cars in the world. Nothing goes wrong with Lexus. if you like the car drive it and enjoy it. If you don’t you sell it!!! If you can’t afford this beautiful beast why did you bought it??? Get your self a Ford Focus or Hyundai Elantra and there you go, you gonna safe all the money you need for your projects!

[wonchoi]

-15% in 2 yrs is not bad at all. If you were owned bmw or benz, it would been way more than that.

[nunol]

for me if i have to think about ownership costs i don't want it.

[obsoletek]

Just bought an LC with the same spec as yours (Red/tan, one owner low miles with an extended warranty and included maintenance) and your feedback is appreciated. I am in the US and the insurance and fuel is less expensive but the parts cost is concerning. You are right about the attention!

[barberfamily]

I have a Lexus GX460 2015; I love it has 90k miles on it and a beautiful V8 engine. My biggest dream is someday having a LC500. But now retired that financial cost of buying one, I will take it to my death bed. I can see your concerns about owning but at least you have the privilege of owning one. God I love that car.

[CeeJay]

Thanks so much for the detailed review and price breakdown - very helpful. Of course, all these prices are quite cheap compared to real supercars, so I would tread very carefully when thinking about purchasing those if the LC prices are too high....

[Hrspowr]

I think in the longer term this will be a collector's car with high prices. This is peak Toyota quality and reeks of beauty and personality, not to mention that V8. If I could I'd buy one, put a full body PPF and enjoy it on special occasions.

[nwsvndr]

Hey, sorry about all the jerks leaving comments. I really appreciated the video; an honest assessment of your experience and reasoning. All very rational.

[nkosinathindala]

I honestly believe, like with the LFA, these will appreciate in value in a few years to come. I hope I would have bought one and kept it in pristine condition before that happens