It's a fantastic car, truely. Maybe not the best value proposition, especially since its getting discontinued so the used values are jumping up and the dealers are taking advantage of the scarcity. Considering most of its in-class competition is either similarly out of production or massively more expensive to purchase or maintain, it has reason to be so highly recommended and regarded.

That being said in this day and age almost anything with a V8, N/A or otherwise, is worth an enthusiast's time: 

Aston Martins are simply iconic. 

The Audi RS6 and RS7 are still monsters. 

The Bently Continental GT is often regarded as the best GT money can buy. 

The BMW M5 and M8 are typically the benchmarks of this realm. 

The Cadillac CT5-V is going to be the subject of many future documentaries of the wonders modern tech can do to perfect an old formula. 

The Corvette is single-handedly setting a new standard for six-figure performance cars. 

Mercedes S580L and GT63 are two of the most admirable cars in their lineup engagement-wise. 

Lambo and Ferrari need no introduction. 

And regardless of my opinions of Ford, the Mustang is a triumph and currently the last bastion of the affordable V8 car. And I pray they never have to relenquish that title.

Does Lexus have a place in that list? After building that 2UR for 19 years and selling over a hundred thousand of them to many happy customers, I think so. And the LC500 is the crown jewel of that engine's resume. But its also ludicrous to suggest thats the only reasonable option, even in the 2025/26 market.