r/lexuslc500

I currently have an allocation for the 2026 LC 500 convertible with USB exterior and tan interior and set to receive the car sometime in August or September 2026. This is in Toronto, Ontario.

I'm just weighing my finances and wanted to understand that if I were to sell my allocation, are people interested in this? How much would you pay for it?

Edit - from the comments, I understand an allocation cannot be sold. And thats fine. I could still sell the car right after buying it.

Anyone know of any dealerships currently selling? It’s been so hard to find a good allocation.

I just picked up my 2026 Inspiration Series Convertible and am contemplating adding tint to the windows. I have been unable to find a picture of one on the web to see how it looks. Any chance there is owner of here that has tinted windows and would care to share pics with me?

Thanks!

I did a quick search and didn't find anything, so I figured I'd ask here. New LC500 owner, thinking about ordering this OBD2 dongle and just using the initial free trial period to make some settings adjustments, mainly to disable the annoying beeps while in reverse. I just read however that the LC has a remote start function that's usually disabled by default.

I don't know how true this is, it may just be some kind of AI slop that google delivered, but I was wondering if anyone here has the Carista device and the service. If so, did you see (has anyone seen) this feature enabled? Google says the dealer can activate this, along with disabling the chime for back seat belts. NO ONE is fitting in my back seats LOL, highly unlikely that I'd need that feature.

With that said, the only other thing I've seen other LC500 owners tweak was turn signal settings for bumping the stalk to change lanes. (from the standard 3 blinks to either 5 or 7)

Can you chime in with what you used the OBD2 device and app to change, and does anyone on here have remote start enabled??

If you want to check and see if you already have it, this is what Google said you need to do:

Key fob remote start method
If your LC500 has remote start enabled, you can use the key fob as follows WheelsJoint.com**+1**:

1. Press and release the LOCK button twice within two seconds.
2. Press and hold the LOCK button for three seconds.
3. The turn signals flash, the engine starts, and runs for about 10 minutes before shutting off automatically.
   • If you open a door during remote start, the engine will shut off for safety.
4. To stop remotely:
   • Press UNLOCK (doors unlock, re‑lock after a short delay)
   • Or hold LOCK for 2+ seconds (doors remain locked).

For context, here's my post from the day before picking it up from the dealership Picking up this baby tomorrow!

Thanks everybody for the great advice and tips! I love how helpful and encouraging this sub is.

I have an opportunity to buy a 2026 inspiration series convertible for 10k over list. Brand new. I would be daily driving the car. I can afford it. I’m not looking to keep it as a garage queen. It’ll be driven. I’m wondering if it’s good value. I know it’s not an investment. I’m just concerned I’m chasing the car and paying more than I should for the car.

Just want your opinion. Should I go for it?!?

So I’m fumbling around in my glove box and apparently hit some secret button. Next thing I know, I walk back to my car and the trunk won’t open. Just… won’t open. No error, no explanation, nothing. Spent a solid 5 minutes standing in the parking lot like a caveman poking at my key fob, checking if the trunk latch was broken, questioning my entire existence.

Turns out? Valet mode. Apparently a thing that exists. Locks out the trunk so whoever’s parking your car can’t snoop through your stuff. Actually genius when you think about it. Just would’ve been nice to, I don’t know, know it existed before accidentally activating it.

Anyone else discover their car’s secret features the dumb way?

I have been looking and want to get one of these. I missed out on a low mileage 2019 recently.

Now that I am learning more…any advice on year to focus on is appreciated!