Nice. So what's it like to drive compared to the LS - both in winter and generally?
I've driven a long succession of Lexus V8/RWD in the snow and they're all easy, predictable and safe. No great differences among them apart from ground clearance. No real insight here, sorry! With quality winters, they drive as well as anything IMO. IQ HATES the winter..and she always got along fine in her IS if that's any indication of winter competence. Prior, she had never driven a RWD in the snow.
Now in general? The LS is an absolute vault, in every way. While the SC was referred to by the president as the "jewel" of the Lexus line up, there's little doubt the LS is the flagship. Every option under the sun. Solid, solid, solid.
The SC is more stylish. The interior I prefer in the SC (lots more wood). The SC is extremely quiet..for the most part on par with the LS I'd say. However, the body isn't quite a solid. The LS feels like its hewn from a single piece of granite. And the SC doesn't..no surprise given its a rag top. There's a bit of cowl shake but only in limited circumstances. But I can detect it. For the most part, it feels like an LS coupe.
I do miss some of the options and convenience features in the LS for sure...I was very fond of the self closing doors for whatever reason. The laser cruise was incredible. I think the Levinson stereo has a bit more punch in the SC maybe..smaller interior space is likely why.
But the top down motoring in the SC is VERY pleasing for me. With top down and windows up, it's incredibly quiet...weird almost. Normal voice conversion, minimal if any buffeting. It's really nice. Feels like a special, expensive car. Driving a picturesque route in the LS is great. With the top down in the SC, it's better.
At this moment in time, I prefer the SC..I really like top down..but top up you don't suffer the consequences of most tag tops. I know I'm repeating myself..but it's an LS coupe to me.
With either car, it's just a fantastic place to spend time during the daily commute. Coddling and quality.