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Would you seriously consider trading in your 3IS for the RC?

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Old 01-17-14 | 09:47 AM
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Old 01-17-14 | 09:56 AM
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Absolutely Yes... I don't know yet if I want keep White/Red...
Old 01-17-14 | 10:13 AM
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No. I just cannot do a two-door...
Old 01-17-14 | 10:48 AM
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No. I want an IS-F. Want 4 doors.
Old 01-17-14 | 10:48 AM
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Can't do a coupe. I need four doors for several reasons.
Old 01-17-14 | 10:49 AM
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No. I'd love to have one, but with a family, I just couldn't make a 2 door work. However, if I was single, I'd be tempted, but would probably still keep my 3IS. I freaking love that thing...
Old 01-17-14 | 10:57 AM
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No. Imo, the styling is better on the 3IS which has a larger headlamp cluster, smaller spindle grille, nicer air ducts. Although, I do like the RC's headlamps and seats.
Old 01-17-14 | 01:09 PM
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I still don't understand lexus's stubborness to go forced induction...It's just more efficient in every aspect. How will they compete with the bmw now which has that, plus much better mpg, and a dual clutch transmission...V8 vs V8 in the previous gen. made sense before. It just seems that Lexus wanted to throw something at the new BMW M car to compete with it but doesn't want to do anything to evolve their car and change the tried and proven V8 setup, which is great, but just not the smartest move in today's competing market. Making the front grill bigger doesn't exactly win anyone over. Most people are still trying to get used to the huge 3IS fsport grill, but once they see the RC-F, they'll just lose it! The only thing that would make someone choose this car over bmw is if they wanted to stay loyal to the brand for reliability reasons and (arguably) better quality. But if i were spending this kind of money, m3 or m4 would be my choice hands down. Plus, as others are saying, 2 doors just isn't practical for most people. I'm just ranting because I really wanted Lexus to bring something new to the table like they did with the supra. Something special. And they didn't do anyone any favors with the LFA, which 99% of the world can't even afford.

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Old 01-17-14 | 01:36 PM
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Waiting for the new supra to come out...

But if its as costly as a GTR... may go a diff route..
Old 01-17-14 | 01:58 PM
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Nope i also need 4 doors
Old 01-17-14 | 04:58 PM
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maybe when my lease is up in 2017 haha. will deff be a F-Sport model though, not really feeling the grill and wheels on the non F-Sport model.
Old 01-17-14 | 05:16 PM
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I have a 2IS, do I count?

If the price is reasonable I would choose it over the 3IS when my lease is up BUT I need to lower my lease payments so I will likely be back in another IS250.
Old 01-17-14 | 05:25 PM
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RC 300h Convertible would be a great car.
Old 01-17-14 | 05:26 PM
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I'd do it if it had considerably more power and a more understanding wife (she likes sedans). Come to think of it, I may need to trade her for a newer model too.

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Old 01-17-14 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TheShaddix
I still don't understand lexus's stubborness to go forced induction...It's just more efficient in every aspect. How will they compete with the bmw now which has that, plus much better mpg, and a dual clutch transmission...V8 vs V8 in the previous gen. made sense before. It just seems that Lexus wanted to throw something at the new BMW M car to compete with it but doesn't want to do anything to evolve their car and change the tried and proven V8 setup, which is great, but just not the smartest move in today's competing market. Making the front grill bigger doesn't exactly win anyone over. Most people are still trying to get used to the huge 3IS fsport grill, but once they see the RC-F, they'll just lose it! The only thing that would make someone choose this car over bmw is if they wanted to stay loyal to the brand for reliability reasons and (arguably) better quality. But if i were spending this kind of money, m3 or m4 would be my choice hands down. Plus, as others are saying, 2 doors just isn't practical for most people. I'm just ranting because I really wanted Lexus to bring something new to the table like they did with the supra. Something special. And they didn't do anyone any favors with the LFA, which 99% of the world can't even afford.
Many car enthusiasts prefer NA engines. Anyone who buys this car over an M4 will likely do so because they prefer high revving NA engines. Not the above reasons you stated. I am not arguing for or against either but just pointing that out. Also it's not more efficient in every aspect. NA engines last longer and are more realiable than a blown motor. Also I doubt someone who can afford this car will care much about Mpgs. Just some food for thought .



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