Finally some half decent images of my latest toy, LC500h

[K22MDL]

Only mod so far was to cut the beautiful front grill hider aka number plate.  Next week I have front and rear BlackVue cameras being fitted plus apple Car-Play & Android-Auto secondary screen to mount on top of the passenger grab rail.  

Thoughts of the car so far? It's still very much honeymoon period but enjoying the drive, the whole car just oozes quality. Considering the LC has been on UK roads since 2018 I'm inundated with fantastic comments usually starting with 'I've never seen one before', followed by endless superlatives on its design. I think the colour really grabs the attention especially in the sun.

Downsides, hoped mpg was better but its been very cold recently, the infotainment input is as bad as most point out, the Levenson car audio should be better (my BMW X4 M40d audio makes it look weak in all areas) and the headlights whilst bright aren't a patch again on my BM.

Need to do a lot more miles and will be as from next week, where it'll be my daily driver including many motorway miles.

Am I impressed? Yes very much so. Even my brother said it was the best looking car on the road and the most beautiful shaped machine I've owned. 130+ vehicles so far, that's saying something. I tend to agree.

Edited December 8, 2022 by K22MDL
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[BrettMRC]

Great pics, and one hell of a view you have there!

What sort of MPG are you getting then?  (Guess dependent on the journey type & length)

I used to average about 30-34mpg in my 2019 Rx450hl.

On a run, my V8 LC can hit low 30's, but it's not quite the same relaxed drive as the CVT hybrid!

[RiverFred]

Love the color combo. Mine is 'infrared' and changes color depending on the sun/shade, looks like cherry apple. 

Enjoy the ride.

[F.A.]

Beautiful car and house. 

[K22MDL]

11 hours ago, BrettMRC said:

Great pics, and one hell of a view you have there!

What sort of MPG are you getting then?  (Guess dependent on the journey type & length)

I used to average about 30-34mpg in my 2019 Rx450hl.

On a run, my V8 LC can hit low 30's, but it's not quite the same relaxed drive as the CVT hybrid!

In this freezing temperature just smoking around, about 28mpg. Very hilly here too. Took my friends V8 Jaguar XK (non supercharged) for a drive almost identical route and returned 17mpg. I don't suppose your car meet is happening this Sunday Brett? 

[K22MDL]

4 hours ago, RiverFred said:

Love the color combo. Mine is 'infrared' and changes color depending on the sun/shade, looks like cherry apple. 

Enjoy the ride.

Thanks Fred. I get so many comments on the car it's great. I think the colour is a magnet and and you're right, in the sunshine it's magical. 

[K22MDL]

1 hour ago, F.A. said:

Beautiful car and house. 

Thank you but unfortunately the house isn't mine, it's two of my best friends. I had to leave my beautiful house behind me last year when my wife decided to do walkies after 34 years!!   Still, at least I've still got a few nice cars in my garage 😎

[BrettMRC]

1 hour ago, K22MDL said:

In this freezing temperature just smoking around, about 28mpg. Very hilly here too. Took my friends V8 Jaguar XK (non supercharged) for a drive almost identical route and returned 17mpg. I don't suppose your car meet is happening this Sunday Brett? 

Upton Bridge cars & coffee is 100% on!

I won't be able to make it as taking delivery of a large amount of wood chippings, however Charlie (the owner) always has an excellent turn out - you won't be disappointed! 😎

[Malc1]

19 hours ago, K22MDL said:

Thank you but unfortunately the house isn't mine, it's two of my best friends. I had to leave my beautiful house behind me last year when my wife decided to do walkies after 34 years!!   Still, at least I've still got a few nice cars in my garage 😎

happens to lots of us ........  it's life and there's always going to be another and more usefully modest place to live and enjoy  ......  along with the car(s)...  but it's good there are people around that enable one to enjoy the fruits of their labours too ..... nice views especially, coffee and buns and the ultimate ......... .  NO BILLS 😅

Malc

[K22MDL]

33 minutes ago, Malc1 said:

happens to lots of us ........  it's life and there's always going to be another and more usefully modest place to live and enjoy  ......  along with the car(s)...  but it's good there are people around that enable one to enjoy the fruits of their labours too ..... nice views especially, coffee and buns and the ultimate ......... .  NO BILLS 😅

Malc

Yep, my new home is very modest but big enough for me. Lots to get used to. I'll get there and enjoy some lovely cars along the way. The LC is a stunning looking car. 

[Kevin Williams]

On 12/9/2022 at 7:56 PM, K22MDL said:

Thank you but unfortunately the house isn't mine, it's two of my best friends. I had to leave my beautiful house behind me last year when my wife decided to do walkies after 34 years!!   Still, at least I've still got a few nice cars in my garage 😎

Hello Martin, Can I please ask what the few nice cars are in your garage…? 😎

I agree with F.A. Lovely views from the house in your photos… Our last house had a lovely view over Charlestown and St Austell Bay. We often saw tall ships. 

The main issue with having a lovely view is when the weather is windy, whether raining or not. IT IS VERY WINDY…!

I imagine with the current northerly and easterly winds. It’s very cold outside that house…!

Can I please ask where the Wind Turbines are in Devon…? I think there is also a reservoir/lake in the photo…? 😎

Thanks

[Las Palmas]

Nice car, sweet colour. Is it your ship too in the picture?

[K22MDL]

Hi Guys, no ship not mine haha!!!  Wind Turbines are near Saunton Sands.  Yes it gets so windy it's almost impossible to stand up straight without getting blown over.   I see Kevin you are in Cornwall so maybe we can start our own Devon & Cornwall Lexus Club!!!

[Kevin Williams]

20 hours ago, K22MDL said:

Hi Guys, no ship not mine haha!!!  Wind Turbines are near Saunton Sands.  Yes it gets so windy it's almost impossible to stand up straight without getting blown over.   I see Kevin you are in Cornwall so maybe we can start our own Devon & Cornwall Lexus Club!!!

Hello Martin, Can I please ask what the few nice cars are in your garage…? 😎

 

Not my ship either…! They cost more than my helicopter did…! Charlestown Harbour is known for its Tall Ships… 

https://charlestownharbour.com/   

https://charlestownharbour.com/historic-harbour-filming-location/

We had to move because my wife who has MS liked to have a short walk with her dog in our garden. She would occasionally get blown over. We have stayed in the area, but we are now out of the wind…!

[K22MDL]

43 minutes ago, Kevin Williams said:

Hello Martin, Can I please ask what the few nice cars are in your garage…? 😎

 

Not my ship either…! They cost more than my helicopter did…! Charlestown Harbour is known for its Tall Ships… 

https://charlestownharbour.com/   

https://charlestownharbour.com/historic-harbour-filming-location/

We had to move because my wife who has MS liked to have a short walk with her dog in our garden. She would occasionally get blown over. We have stayed in the area, but we are now out of the wind…!

Hi Kevin, I'll show you the photo's when we meet!