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2012 IS-F or 2015 RC350 F-sport ?

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Old 04-08-16, 06:58 AM
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I would also go with the ISF.

I have a 2012 ISF and 2016 RX 350 FSPORT.

The technology gap is not huge. I find myself very comfortable with the tech in the ISF. I almost never use the additional bells and whistles in the RX.

If you find one that's loaded with NAV etc, the tech wont disappoint. To be honest, I prefer the older instrument cluster and touch screen technology to the new joystick crap anyway.

...oh ya, 416HP V8...enough said!
Old 04-09-16, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
Depends, do you want a car with ***** or no *****?
LOL...I think I've decided...
Old 04-09-16, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Caliman
Looking to buy one of these...

2012 IS-F or 2015 RC350 F-sport

Have driven both

Any owners that have owned/own both or
any input ?

I'd love the power of the V8 in F
but
thinking the technology in the RC350 may sway me?
In your original post you stated you had driven both. If you are a driver, and by that I mean are able to drive a vehicle at, or close to, the full potential of the vehicle, the choice should have been made already.

If you are a techie, maybe the choice should have been made already as well. I would venture to say the majority of us in this forum belong in the aforementioned group.
Old 04-10-16, 09:15 AM
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the bigger question is, as borat had put it, which is the "p u _ _ y magnet"?.. i would go with that..
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i love the look of all the new is and rc models but i wouldn't trade my F for any of them just for good looks or their technology package. i love the power the F makes and it is truly a drivers car. it always puts a smile on my face when i start the car and hear that nice rumble of the v8 paired with a nice joe z exhaust.
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Originally Posted by darkoozy
I would also go with the ISF.

I have a 2012 ISF and 2016 RX 350 FSPORT.

The technology gap is not huge. I find myself very comfortable with the tech in the ISF. I almost never use the additional bells and whistles in the RX.

If you find one that's loaded with NAV etc, the tech wont disappoint. To be honest, I prefer the older instrument cluster and touch screen technology to the new joystick crap anyway.

...oh ya, 416HP V8...enough said!
Agreed, I've had a few IS250 F-Sport loaners and honestly the only new tech I found interesting was the F-Sport instrument cluster (which is very cool btw) and the blind spot monitoring. The rest of it my ISF's current tech does the same or better. I was particularly surprised with the new UI, the color and resolution seemed like they belong in an early 2000s vehicle, not a 2014+ Lexus.

My ISF currently has all the tech I need, touch screen navigation with a very easy to use and pretty UI, heated seats, back up camera, smart key entry and start, bluetooth phone and audio streaming with control for my smartphone and auto rain sensing wipers (Not sure if this option is even available on the newer IS/RC F-Sport)

Heck in some areas the ISF has more tech than the newer IS/RC. Like a power adjustable steering wheel that retracts to make entering/exiting easier, auto power down mirrors when you put in reverse (a must have to keep your wheels from curbing) and power memory seats with 3 position presets on BOTH sides.

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Old 04-10-16, 12:22 PM
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The thing I hated about the new IS/RC is that there is no place to put your sunglasses.
Old 04-10-16, 12:26 PM
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haha it's inside joke!! humm I take the F sorry not with the Sport next to it haha!!!
Old 04-10-16, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by av8or
the bigger question is, as borat had put it, which is the "p u _ _ y magnet"?.. i would go with that..
Hahaha! Roger!
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
The thing I hated about the new IS/RC is that there is no place to put your sunglasses.
Or my Iphone 6+ won't fit in the cupholder.

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Old 04-10-16, 02:17 PM
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Update :

2012 IS-F purchased
Old 04-10-16, 02:26 PM
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Grats! Also, post pics.
Old 04-10-16, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
Depends, do you want a car with ***** or no *****?
for the last 3 days every time I think of this and the Tiger/Kitten post I bust a gut and lol..
my wife keeps asking "what are you laughing about?"

BTW,
YES it does in fact have some huevos for sure
Old 04-10-16, 08:20 PM
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Done....
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Old 04-10-16, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Caliman
Done....
congrats...mercury silver with some sick rims....


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