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Pish · 04-04-2014, 09:50 AM

You should flip a coin ! Lots of times when I am stuck between choices I flip to see what I really want ; usually you will figure out what you want more after you flip the coin .

WeAreLasers · 04-04-2014, 11:21 AM

Dang, you sir are definitely in a dilemma. While I do love the twins, if I had patience and was alright with waiting for the RC350 to come out, I would pick the RC350. I heard about the RC several months ago, and every time I see a picture of it, I drool all over it. But the decision is yours to make and whatever choice you make, you are getting a great car.

FiRStsc10n · 04-04-2014, 12:01 PM

You wouldn't have to worry about crickets or rattles lol with a Lexus (97% of the time)

MeehowsBRZ · 04-04-2014, 12:47 PM

The RC doesn't come with a manual option right?

phenoyz · 04-04-2014, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiRStsc10n

You wouldn't have to worry about crickets or rattles lol with a Lexus (97% of the time)

is this a problem with the 86?

phenoyz · 04-04-2014, 12:55 PM

how about brz-sti vs. RC?

mpeerman · 04-04-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by phenoyz

how about brz-sti vs. RC?

It doesn't have a Lexus badge. If I Don't get the FRS I will get something with a Lexus badge. I think I'm going to wait for the RC because to me its German level of performance with Japanese Reliability.

sato · 04-04-2014, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeehowsBRZ

The RC doesn't come with a manual option right?

I think Lexus has dropped the manual transmission option in their cars, and won't be bringing it back for the foreseeable future.

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MuelleyGraves · 04-04-2014, 04:04 PM

Sounds like i'm in the same boat as you. i work for toyota and was choosing between the same two cars. i went with the FRS as i'm young and still want a smaller sports car before i have to jump to a sedan. i love it so far and will probably move up to the lexus in a few years.

jkonquer · 08-03-2014, 01:25 PM

If you are on the market for new 2014 is350 I would jump on it now. They are letting them for for few thousand below invoice since the new 2015 just came out.

I just bought a 2014 is350 F sports, Mark Levinson Navigation, Blind Spot Assist, preferred package, and door sill for under $42,000 the MSRP was $48,700. Still more than a FRS but you really get what you paid for.

Check out the reviews on the youtube. seems like they are saying is350 f sports are far better than other german competitors.

charged86 · 08-03-2014, 01:34 PM

I actually sell for lexus. and have sold every version of the fsport, LS, RX, IS and GS havent sold a CT fsport yet. Anyways the customers who get these cars love love love them and the service that goes with them.

noobcake · 08-03-2014, 01:46 PM

I would go with the IS350 F-Sport just cause it looks so sharp. But if I had your budget I might be looking at bmw's 4 series.

ZionsWrath · 08-03-2014, 02:03 PM

I've been to a small amount of track days (5) and I haven't seen a single lexus at any of them ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

GotBRZ1691 · 08-03-2014, 03:35 PM

IF it has no manual option, I would not buy it. Same reason why I wouldnt by a CL 63 AMG. I would just get the ultimate driving machine

But that is me. I will never go back too an automatic transmission unless something goes wrong with me, or further wrong. I've had two surgeries on my left ankle and one on my left knee, but still have to have 3 pedals.

I do like the saying German performance with Japanese reliability.

You should just buy the LFA

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jkonquer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2005 Subaru STI Location: Socal Posts: 418 Thanks: 4 Thanked 73 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you are on the market for new 2014 is350 I would jump on it now. They are letting them for for few thousand below invoice since the new 2015 just came out. I just bought a 2014 is350 F sports, Mark Levinson Navigation, Blind Spot Assist, preferred package, and door sill for under $42,000 the MSRP was $48,700. Still more than a FRS but you really get what you paid for. Check out the reviews on the youtube. seems like they are saying is350 f sports are far better than other german competitors. __________________

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charged86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: whiteout gt86 2015 IS350fsport Location: northern kentucky. cincy Posts: 1,931 Thanks: 2,154 Thanked 697 Times in 437 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I actually sell for lexus. and have sold every version of the fsport, LS, RX, IS and GS havent sold a CT fsport yet. Anyways the customers who get these cars love love love them and the service that goes with them. __________________ INSTAGRAM @Rcf_700 www.youtube.com/boostindub Last edited by charged86; 08-03-2014 at 03:07 PM.

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MuelleyGraves Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: Scion Frs Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sounds like i'm in the same boat as you. i work for toyota and was choosing between the same two cars. i went with the FRS as i'm young and still want a smaller sports car before i have to jump to a sedan. i love it so far and will probably move up to the lexus in a few years.

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GotBRZ1691 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited 6smt Location: North Bay Posts: 810 Thanks: 478 Thanked 223 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	IF it has no manual option, I would not buy it. Same reason why I wouldnt by a CL 63 AMG. I would just get the ultimate driving machine But that is me. I will never go back too an automatic transmission unless something goes wrong with me, or further wrong. I've had two surgeries on my left ankle and one on my left knee, but still have to have 3 pedals. I do like the saying German performance with Japanese reliability. You should just buy the LFA

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