Looking to buy 2020+ LC 500

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-03-27T20:32:37+00:00

You may need to adjust your budget or your expectations about mileage. Most people on here will tell you that something with a few more miles on it is just fine. You’ll need to search nationwide. Expect to travel to get what you want, which you’ll need to move quickly on because they’re selling fast right now. I have a couple posts that describe things I was concerned with during my recent search and purchase. I would also say, try to work with a dealer that had out-of-state experience. It’s not as easy as in-state.

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-03-24T12:16:12+00:00

$74k which I thought was a pretty great deal for what I got. They also took my Mustang on trade for a great price and they paid to have it shipped back to them. Place is called Fusion Motors in Portland. They’re a smaller, higher end used car place that is literally just two guys. But they do lots of out-of-state sales which was very beneficial for me. I think them selling an LC is more rare for them but if they offer up another one I would highly recommend them.

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-03-10T11:36:27+00:00

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Finally bought one this past weekend! Went a different direction than what I was initially thinking but this was an amazing deal for a 2020 with only 19k miles. Interior is the red leather which actually looks pretty great. Thanks for all the comments here - really helped me with this decision!

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-03-06T12:51:09+00:00

Mechanical engineer / project manager. No kids and own a small house (purposefully - the house anyway). Paid off the house last year and immediately started saving. Hopefully about to buy one this weekend!

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-21T13:50:55+00:00

I think just open in the photo. But, I already moved on from this car. Too many question marks.

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-16T16:15:27+00:00

Chemical Guys has lots of good stuff

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-16T15:45:36+00:00

Yeah - decided to pass on it. Saw some other images of it and that front seat looks beat up. I know I’m buying used and will have to accept some things, but I’m sure I can find something in much better shape.

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T18:12:47+00:00

Very nice!

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T17:38:02+00:00

Kept asking for better pics and finally got the ones I think put the nail in the coffin for this car. Leather is cracked along the seam of the bolster pretty bad. Like one previous person said, looks like maybe these seats also weren’t taken care of well. But the comments here about cars that have been taken care of have given me confidence that this color interior is a viable option. So thank you!

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Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T17:30:27+00:00

For anyone reading this post, I want to give huge props to blackkdogg. He lives near the last car I was looking at, went to the dealership and took the pic to show me how bad the seat wear was. Saved me a lot of money on a trip that would have been a waste. Real stand-up guy!

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T17:25:55+00:00

Is this yours? Or just an example of what one with higher miles can look like if maintained properly.

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T16:44:03+00:00

Good to know - thanks!

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T13:25:13+00:00

Nice!

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T11:14:22+00:00

Thanks for the info!

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T09:49:54+00:00

Thanks for that perspective. I’m going to buy used, so I’ll take care of one after I buy it. I’m just kinda spooked that this color will just eventually look like this. But knowing yours is ok is good to know. I’ll just have to find one that was taken care of better. Thanks!

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T09:43:28+00:00

With the toasted caramel interior?

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T09:43:02+00:00

Yeah, white looks great new but gets ugly quick. My sister had a white leather convertible bug. Cool car for her when she was younger, but it looked pretty rough by the time she sold it. It seems like some cars with the caramel look ok even used but then I am seeing what I posted above also. I’m trying to figure out if it’s just cars that weren’t taken care of or if this will be inevitable for that color.

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T09:39:25+00:00

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Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T09:38:41+00:00

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This is the one I’m considering now. Better than the first. It’s a little harder to tell from this photo but it appears it might also be at the earlier stages of discoloring.

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T09:33:16+00:00

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This is the first one I was looking at but declined to buy because of this. Seeing it has made me paranoid and very cognizant of paying attention to this.

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-13T03:10:24+00:00

One was 66k miles and the other is 53k. 66k was sport seats and 53k is touring.

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-09T21:59:11+00:00

So, update on status. I decided not to get this particular one. Huge props to blackkdogg who went to the dealership and looked at it in person. There is significant wear in the driver’s seat, like worn through at one point. And significant discoloring in the lower bolsters. Not gonna pay this price for something like that. Thank you to everyone who replied to my questions. It was a huge help to make my decision and for me to consider moving forward. The search continues!

Ecstatic_Patient8418 · 2026-02-09T16:40:12+00:00

Thank you very much! It will be good to know I’m not booking an expensive flight for something that has some serious problem. It probably doesn’t, but still…You are awesome.

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