RICO008

Hello,
I've been thinking this over for a couple months and am no closer to a decision.
What would you choose? I'm looking at 2022/2023 model years. I like the TLX horsepower but I don't like the depreciation factor. I like the Lexus reliability but is the RC350 really that slow?
This would be my daily driver. I get snow in my area so awd would be the responsible decision


Thanks

SPACADT

RC has enough power to get anyone into trouble. Don’t worry about the 0-60 differences unless you’re going to track the car. Is it the fastest sports luxury coupe? No, but that isn’t the intention of the car’s design. Guaranteed you’ll have fun with it.

PeteinPA

iTrader: (2)

I would agree, Car does everything so well, You can always add a throttle controller to give it a little more pep.

wthrman2

RICO008 - I would give the TLX as a slight advantage for the following reasons - Their SH-AWD is incredible, not just in snow but on dry roads. I had a TL with SH-AWD and its so fun to drive. Also, the RC AWD has a HORRENDOUS wheel gap in the front that makes it just embarrassing. I had a 2019 RC 350 AWD and had to install lowering springs on the front (F Sport lowering springs from the RC RWD that does work on the AWD) to balance the rake otherwise, it will annoy you to no end!

Otherwise, the RC is a great car and looks so beautiful, even to this day (RWD doesn't have the wheel gap issue) and has bullet proof reliable with a proven reliable naturally aspirated V6.

VTHokie79

Did TC and an AFE air filter. Woke it up nicely. Its insane in the full track mode. Just stay in sport street mode.

KennyFSU

I think the TLX looks way nicer and having a sedan makes it more practical as a DD.

PeteinPA

iTrader: (2)

Hey Op, wondering why you are cross shopping a coupe and sedan. Wouldn't an IS350 Fsport or IS500 be a better comparison?

wthrman2

Not sure why people come into a forum asking for help and then disappear....

CharlieRC

"Tire kickers" I guess.

RICO008

Because I like those vehicles P*******

KennyFSU

So which one are you getting?

CharlieRC

Curious minds want to know...........

TreysGS460

LMAOOOO don't listen to anyone who actually thinks a throttle controller does anything productive, its just a placebo at best.

RA051724

I just went through making exactly this decision. My two finalists were RC350 FSport AWD and Acura TLX Type S.
Lotsa power in the Turbo V6 Acura, nice interior, nice ride and handling; heavier than the RC, and I
could feel this weight in the twisties. The power delivery is quite brutal because of the Turbo. The top 3 gears are
actually unusable except in highway cruising. I classed it as "exciting and refined". I believe its a Grand Tourer first,
and Sports Car second.
The RC is lighter and thus more nimble, quieter, power delivery is very smooth. Rides the bumps with aplomb.
Dated interior, but superb quality fit and finish. IMO Lexus are the best in the business for interiors. Shocking, but I like the Nuluxe
better than Leather!! I classed the RC as "sublime". I believe its equally a Sports Car and a Grand Tourer.
My driving enjoyment comes from hairpins and twisties, and long highway cruises to get to those types of roads! If you
know the "Tail of the Dragon", then you know the kind of drives I like. I believe I can drive the RC faster thru those curves than the heavier TLX.
Both are excellent highway cruisers.
I chose the RC.

Some may say that the more powerful car is better. I would say, think of the Miata or the Honda S2000 - both frightfully underpowered, but
still the best examples of sports car handling. Its all about balance, rather than brute force. I believe the RC has a better balance.