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Things are changing rapidly ..
Oct 25, 2023,19:31 PM
... EU is going completely crazy and they simply get the money the easy way.
Cigarettes in Belgium will cost 10 € next year ..
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More photos of the LC500
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-05:02
Not the fastest or most nimble thing out there - but as a luxurious long-distance battlecruiser, it's tough to beat! ...
Thank you!
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-13:24
The interior is easily my favorite part of the car, high quality materials and beautiful design throughout it!
One of the most under rated cars!
By: sham1 : October 22nd, 2023-05:53
Beautifully finished and a great drive especially with the 5 litres engine. A bargain in the West but priced at USD 300k in Malaysia so it remains a rare sight on the roads here.
Thank you Sham!
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-13:30
Wow, that's an absurd price difference compared to what we have to pay! What's the reason for such a large discrepancy? These are still quite rare to see in the US as well, which was also part of the appeal for me.
Unfortunately
By: sham1 : October 22nd, 2023-13:44
the import duty on imported cars is high in Malaysia, particularly on a large capacity engine. The road tax on a LC500 would be USD 2500 per year!
What a shame...
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-13:49
Well if you ever find yourself in Chicago, you're welcome to have a drive!
I'm not an expert on Porsche...
By: jleno : October 23rd, 2023-14:54
But I think they are a different story these days in the US, with enormous dealer markups on some models. I would at least rather give that 60k to the government than the dealership 😅
I just checked the malus prices.
By: bimbeano : October 24th, 2023-18:55
There's some evil people in the French government .... 60.000 € from 194grams CO2. A Megane like mine would be 3500 €, back in 2018 I payed a Belgian malus of 835 € but currently that would be around 2000 €, so not a huge difference there. Crazy times, a ...
I fear …
By: bimbeano : October 24th, 2023-21:01
It will be 200.000 € malus 😜
Things are changing rapidly ..
By: bimbeano : October 25th, 2023-19:31
... EU is going completely crazy and they simply get the money the easy way. Cigarettes in Belgium will cost 10 € next year ..
Thank you, amanico!
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-13:33
It's very much the type of car that appeals to emotions, getting inside of it each time is an occasion!
Thank you Cpt!
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-13:41
The caramel interior was a must-have for me, and the exterior color choice followed from that.
Indeed it is!
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-13:53
No problems at all with cruising around for 9 hours yesterday.
It has but a single flaw IMHO…
By: KMII : October 22nd, 2023-10:47
Namely the tiny boot 🤦🏻♂️ Otherwise I was sorely tempted but with 195 liters for a family of four 🤷🏻♂️
I'd like room for a golf bag...
By: mdg : October 22nd, 2023-16:00
...but I wouldn't want to mess up a car this nice. Would probably have something more practical for an outing on the links.
Absolutely!
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-14:15
In terms of design, it's a very refreshing departure from the current trend towards minimalist interiors in cars. And on top of that the materials and build quality are all at a high level. Just touching the buttons, clicking the magnesium paddle shifters...
L is for luxury
By: Aquaracer1 : October 22nd, 2023-12:12
Loving that interior color too!
Thank you!
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-14:27
The LC has some beautiful interior colors. In addition to the caramel, there are few blue/white variants that look absolutely stunning.
Fantastic car
By: TeutonicCarFan : October 22nd, 2023-12:19
Very beautiful and v8 rumble 👍
Thank you!
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-14:40
The V8 is a pleasure to listen to, especially the downshifts!
Very Comfy Looking Ride
By: saabman1997 : October 22nd, 2023-13:11
My wife owned a couple of SC400s back in the day. Smooth comfy and quiet ride
I love this Battlecruiser!!
By: MichaelC : October 22nd, 2023-14:00
Where this car might lack in driving performance, it surely makes up with aesthetics and quality. It is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. Unique. If it suits your tastes and needs, you got the right machine. Who cares if some douchebag in a BMW can beat...
Thanks Michael!
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-15:35
Hahah don't get me wrong, I think the LC has more than enough power/performance for street driving. I've heard that it's surprisingly capable on track for how heavy the car is, not that I plan to ever track the car myself. But as you said, the real strong...
Thank you Patrick!
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-16:38
The LC was one of the few cars I could see myself happily holding onto for 20+ years, I'm sure it's appeal will endure. What watch could pair best with the LC is a question worth discussing! That Ming could definitely match on aesthetics. If I wanted to k...
Thank you Derreck!
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-17:02
I'm very tempted on the idea of a GS tough quartz for this car!
Hmm...
By: patrick_y : October 23rd, 2023-00:04
To me, my opinion has shifted gears... Parmigiani, then MING, then Seiko.
Thank you!
By: jleno : October 22nd, 2023-18:42
The are certainly some similarities with the LFA, but given the GT nature of the car I'd personally consider it more of a poor man's Bentley Continental GT
Amazing car !
By: bimbeano : October 22nd, 2023-20:01
Apart from not being nimble I bet it does everything else with grace. Enjoy it. Filip
A wonderful and underated car
By: g_schroder : October 23rd, 2023-14:42
I've had the opportunity to drive an LC500 a few times and I have to say it's one amazing car. My benchmark for comparisons is often a Porsche given how well they do most things, but the engine sound in the LC is better than a standard 911 (of 718 for tha...
Thanks for your comments!
By: jleno : October 24th, 2023-00:26
Mine has the new touch screen infotainment system and I'm happy to report that it's very useable. More important however is that fact that it now includes a 360 parking camera as well, which is a must-have for a large car like this.
The matte black looks great!
By: jleno : October 25th, 2023-00:00
I've also seen photos of a matte orange which I love, very spaceship-y. Although not available anymore, the "structural blue" color is probably the most well-known of the limited production models.
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By: jleno : October 25th, 2023-00:16
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Bravo.
By: amanico : October 26th, 2023-04:37
Congrats!
By: NautNut : October 29th, 2023-19:09
I always liked this one.