Lexus LF-CC / RC350 & RC-F

[Noble713]

So, I happened to see a Lexus RC near my house the other day, and it just got me wondering what these cost here... Imagine my surprise when checking Lexus Japan's website:

http://lexus.jp/models/

The RC-F is priced at ¥9.5-10.3M!!!!!! At current exchange rates that's starting at $77k, but for Japanese salaries (which are still largely about equal to $1=¥100) it basically means it's a $100,000 car.

It never ceases to amaze me how Japanese companies utterly rape their own population. Benefits of having a totally captive market, I suppose.

[Monogram]

Originally Posted by Monogram

The RC F hides its weight VERY well!


Most dealers are ordering with less than $10,000.00 is add-on's. The premium, performance, cold weather, Mark Levinson, etc. packages all add up to about $13,000.00.


It took me about 3 months from order to door, and that timeframe is much less now that the carbon edition is released.

149mph down the front straight at PIR, 138 down the back. Instills complete confidence everywhere on the track, and does nothing weird. 5.2mpg for the day. I was able to put in 25+ laps per 20 minute session for over 100 laps for the day. I had a great time!

[dem00n]

How were the brakes on the RC-F after the track day?

[mn_ca]

That, Monogram, is a beautiful RC F!

[Monogram]

Originally Posted by dem00n

How were the brakes on the RC-F after the track day?

The brakes held up great with no fade. I have not pulled the wheels to check the pad life, but the dealer that did my oil change said they looked great. The only real problem was having to wax black tire rubber marks off of the entire car after the day.

[Monogram]

Originally Posted by mn_ca

That, Monogram, is a beautiful RC F!

Thank You!

[jdmblood]

this thread is alive again!!!

[jdmblood]

wooo

[jdmblood]

Originally Posted by Monogram

I spent 15 years behind the wheel of a 1971 240Z with many updates.


I spent one year behind the wheel of a 2014 Monogram Edition FRS 6spd.


I've now been behind the wheel of a Carbon Edition RC F for 3 weeks.


You have no idea what you are talking about, and parroting what some reviewers have to say does nothing.


The RC F over the local scale with a full tank of gas and 200lb driver is right at 4,200lbs, but I can tell you it will run circles around my FRS on the backroad runs that I spend a lot of time driving. I can maintain higher entry speed, higher corner speed, and the exit is not even comparable.


The ride on the RC F is night and day better than the FRS, the amenities are not comparable, and I will never look back.


The RC F is the most fun I have ever had in a daily driver ... Period!


Mine looks just like this:

Can we see pictures of those seats?

[roybotnik]

I was incredibly excited about the RC F until I heard about the weight. I love the styling and the Lexus brand, but there is no excuse for the weight.

I think the RC F's biggest problem is the GT-R. The GT-R weighs less, has superior performance, and is easily picked up with a few thousand miles on it for about the same price as an RC F. Yeah it would be used but you can't really argue with that performance bargain if you must have something Japanese. Considering the cramped rear seats of the RC F, it's hard to argue that it's any more versatile or more luxurious. The only real advantage would be the quality of Lexus's interior design.

In terms of RWD V8 cars, I would certainly go with the GT350. At the price there will be nothing else that compares to it, and the maintenance and parts will be very cheap compared to the M3, C63, RC F, etc. I will probably get one of them next year to replace the 2011 GT I had. The interior is great and I love the styling. And at 47k it makes the powered-up luxury base models on offer from BMW and M-B look like a bad decision.

[Monogram]

Originally Posted by roybotnik

I was incredibly excited about the RC F until I heard about the weight. I love the styling and the Lexus brand, but there is no excuse for the weight.

I think the RC F's biggest problem is the GT-R. The GT-R weighs less, has superior performance, and is easily picked up with a few thousand miles on it for about the same price as an RC F. Yeah it would be used but you can't really argue with that performance bargain if you must have something Japanese. Considering the cramped rear seats of the RC F, it's hard to argue that it's any more versatile or more luxurious. The only real advantage would be the quality of Lexus's interior design.

In terms of RWD V8 cars, I would certainly go with the GT350. At the price there will be nothing else that compares to it, and the maintenance and parts will be very cheap compared to the M3, C63, RC F, etc. I will probably get one of them next year to replace the 2011 GT I had. The interior is great and I love the styling. And at 47k it makes the powered-up luxury base models on offer from BMW and M-B look like a bad decision.

It's comments like these that make me chuckle. Have you ever ridden in a GTR? Have you ever ridden in an RC F? The extra weight on the RC F is there for a number of reasons, not the least of which is crash safety. It holds the highest rating of any car in its class, and this class of car was built to mainly be driven on the street. I daily drive mine, and I can tell you it is ultra comfortable on even 3+ hour trips. You can't say that about a GTR. It also will be the most reliable car in its class, and I'd much rather have a vehicle that I can rely on day in and day out vs. a car that only exists for bragging rights. Lexus built this car to be competitive with the competiton, but unlike the competition they are unwilling to compromise quality and reliability. Spend some time in each of the cars under normal daily driving conditions, then take each to the track a few times, then come back with an educated opinion that is not based on internet hype.

[Monogram]

Originally Posted by roybotnik

I was incredibly excited about the RC F until I heard about the weight. I love the styling and the Lexus brand, but there is no excuse for the weight.

I think the RC F's biggest problem is the GT-R. The GT-R weighs less, has superior performance, and is easily picked up with a few thousand miles on it for about the same price as an RC F. Yeah it would be used but you can't really argue with that performance bargain if you must have something Japanese. Considering the cramped rear seats of the RC F, it's hard to argue that it's any more versatile or more luxurious. The only real advantage would be the quality of Lexus's interior design.

In terms of RWD V8 cars, I would certainly go with the GT350. At the price there will be nothing else that compares to it, and the maintenance and parts will be very cheap compared to the M3, C63, RC F, etc. I will probably get one of them next year to replace the 2011 GT I had. The interior is great and I love the styling. And at 47k it makes the powered-up luxury base models on offer from BMW and M-B look like a bad decision.

As for the GT350, it takes nothing more than a quick sit in each car to know why I bought the RC F.

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by roybotnik

I was incredibly excited about the RC F until I heard about the weight. I love the styling and the Lexus brand, but there is no excuse for the weight.

I think the RC F's biggest problem is the GT-R. The GT-R weighs less, has superior performance, and is easily picked up with a few thousand miles on it for about the same price as an RC F. Yeah it would be used but you can't really argue with that performance bargain if you must have something Japanese. Considering the cramped rear seats of the RC F, it's hard to argue that it's any more versatile or more luxurious. The only real advantage would be the quality of Lexus's interior design.

In terms of RWD V8 cars, I would certainly go with the GT350. At the price there will be nothing else that compares to it, and the maintenance and parts will be very cheap compared to the M3, C63, RC F, etc. I will probably get one of them next year to replace the 2011 GT I had. The interior is great and I love the styling. And at 47k it makes the powered-up luxury base models on offer from BMW and M-B look like a bad decision.

I agree, the weight is bad. The RC-F really did not need to be this heavy. The 86 is at the very top of its' class in crash worthiness and is feather light. After the torque characteristics in its' V-8 were reviewed by Chris Harris, that killed it for me. This is a GT that's being billed as being more of a sports car than it really is. On the road the RC-F does its' job admirably, but the RC-F doesn't belong anywhere near a track.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXJm4DcbuXg"]Chris Harris on Cars - Lexus RCF road and track test. - YouTube[/ame]

[jdmblood]

Was the isf any good on the track?