Supercars spotted, some rarities (vol 7)

[LanceRS]

By changing that front grill, it is definitely less offensive to the eyes. But let’s be honest, it’s never going to be a looker.

[DickyC]

LanceRS said:

By changing that front grill, it is definitely less offensive to the eyes. But let’s be honest, it’s never going to be a looker.

Shame. The early version was such a fine looking car.

[Its Just Adz]

First one of these I've seen, I think.

Aggressive looking beast, must be a decent alternative to a RS7.

[Doofus]

Its Just Adz said:

First one of these I've seen, I think.

Aggressive looking beast, must be a decent alternative to a RS7.

Aggressive looking beast / amorphous blob (especially in footballer-matte)?

[BrabusMog]

Doofus said:

Its Just Adz said:

First one of these I've seen, I think.

Aggressive looking beast, must be a decent alternative to a RS7.

Aggressive looking beast / amorphous blob (especially in footballer-matte)?

Have to agree here. I love my Merc's but that looks like an absolute dogs' dinner.

[Its Just Adz]

I agree the colour choice isn't what most (including me) would go for, but I do like the car itself.

[Doofus]

Its Just Adz said:

I agree the colour choice isn't what most (including me) would go for, but I do like the car itself.

I've had many Mercedes in the past. 8, I think. I gave up when they started being all about making a stupid noise. Bought a C63, and felt like a bellend for a couple of months before I sold it.

Since then, they've added to their "Shouty tt" engines with a load of new "gold teef" interiors.

[Pvapour]

BrabusMog said:

Doofus said:

Its Just Adz said:

First one of these I've seen, I think.

Aggressive looking beast, must be a decent alternative to a RS7.

Aggressive looking beast / amorphous blob (especially in footballer-matte)?

Have to agree here. I love my Merc's but that looks like an absolute dogs' dinner.

+1 couldnt get my head round its looks, bought an S63 instead, awful looking thing, worse in the flesh to.

[Lordbenny]

I did 300 miles in this today...interesting!

[F1GTRUeno]

I love those Lexii

[Mezzanine]

Really interesting car, from what I have read/watched these look very appealing.

[Doofus]

Mezzanine said:

Really interesting car, from what I have read/watched these look very appealing.

I'm very tempted. Was planning on a test drive back in March; will possibly arrange one next month.

[Blown2CV]

is that the new SC?

[anonymous-user]

Mate of mine got one earlier this year. Pre reg with about £20k off. Heavy and not my cup of tea but he is a Lexusophile and seems to love it.

[Doofus]

Blown2CV said:

is that the new SC?

LC500

[Doofus]

RonaldMcDonaldAteMyCat said:

Mate of mine got one earlier this year. Pre reg with about £20k off. Heavy and not my cup of tea but he is a Lexusophile and seems to love it.

I'm generally not into Japanese cars (although I do have an MX5 mouldering on the drive, awaiting sale), but I really like the LC500.

[jakesmith]

DickyC said:

LanceRS said:

By changing that front grill, it is definitely less offensive to the eyes. But let’s be honest, it’s never going to be a looker.

Shame. The early version was such a fine looking car.

The old Vantage is one of the nicest looking modern cars out there. Thought about buying one many times.

[Lordbenny]

This was the LC500h, V6 hybrid not the V8. 0-60 in around 5 seconds which didn’t feel exactly quick but the 4 wheel steering definitely gave confidence for a heavy sports car over the Peak District. It’s certainly very striking to look at and I would imagine is a genuine alternative to an AM V8 or Conti GT. There’s a rag top coming soon too....although it probably will be a tin top convertible!

[Gameface]

It's a soft top.

What did you make of the interior? It appears extremely well made. The interior door handles look like works of art!

[Lordbenny]

Gameface said:

It's a soft top.

What did you make of the interior? It appears extremely well made. The interior door handles look like works of art!

Amazing interior but the infotainment system takes a LOT of getting used to (its a touch pad which was super sensitive) and IMO isn’t a patch on the BMW 7 series which is much more user friendly and easier to see and operate. The sat Nav had a tiny screen and again isn’t up with the Germans systems. Over all....it just didn’t set my world on fire for a GT car, maybe the V8 with its soundtrack might be a little more exciting but won’t have the 35 MPG of the hybrid.