A year in review--would you buy RC again?
08-09-16, 09:33 AM
#16
I'm still loving mine, as you have said, broken necks and compliments EVERYWHERE I go whereas the Audi I was looking at was just "oh that's nice" to most people. It helps to keep the car detailed at all times too! 
08-10-16, 08:25 PM
#18
Driver School Candidate
Absolutely I would buy it again
I love this car. I love the seat, fits my behind perfectly. I really enjoy the ride, the dash/ instrumentation and the head turning as I go by. It has enough get up and go to keep me entertained, especially in Sport+. The Enform leaves a bit to be desired, the touch pad takes some getting used to and the voice command is often hysterical in its lack of intuitiveness, but it don't matter to me. My mid-life crisis couldn't be more fun.
08-12-16, 05:17 PM
#20
Intermediate
I'm on the fence, Like many have said, the design is awesome but as far as practicality, the car is all but. Depending on the day, I love the car when its just me, but then when I need to haul friends or family around then it makes for a PITA.
08-12-16, 05:27 PM
#21
Lexus Champion
i get coupes so I don't have to be the designated taxi at lunch or night out haha
08-12-16, 06:22 PM
#22
Lead Lap
One of the biggest reasons I bought this instead of a Porsche 981 is because I would have been hard pressed to fit everything I need to take with me on a contract across the country in a Cayman S. I don't need to transport more than 1 other person, so the back seat doesn't matter to me other than for luggage. Like ssmoked said, I'm not the taxi. In the rare event that I do decide to taxi, or I need to transport something large, then I'll use another vehicle for that.
08-13-16, 05:24 AM
#24
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practicality is relative. The rc f has more than enough room for me, just apparently not for you and some others.
One of the biggest reasons i bought this instead of a porsche 981 is because i would have been hard pressed to fit everything i need to take with me on a contract across the country in a cayman s. I don't need to transport more than 1 other person, so the back seat doesn't matter to me other than for luggage. Like ssmoked said, i'm not the taxi. In the rare event that i do decide to taxi, or i need to transport something large, then i'll use another vehicle for that.
One of the biggest reasons i bought this instead of a porsche 981 is because i would have been hard pressed to fit everything i need to take with me on a contract across the country in a cayman s. I don't need to transport more than 1 other person, so the back seat doesn't matter to me other than for luggage. Like ssmoked said, i'm not the taxi. In the rare event that i do decide to taxi, or i need to transport something large, then i'll use another vehicle for that.
08-13-16, 06:43 PM
#25
Intermediate
Practicality is relative. The RC F has more than enough room for me, just apparently not for you and some others.
One of the biggest reasons I bought this instead of a Porsche 981 is because I would have been hard pressed to fit everything I need to take with me on a contract across the country in a Cayman S. I don't need to transport more than 1 other person, so the back seat doesn't matter to me other than for luggage. Like ssmoked said, I'm not the taxi. In the rare event that I do decide to taxi, or I need to transport something large, then I'll use another vehicle for that.
One of the biggest reasons I bought this instead of a Porsche 981 is because I would have been hard pressed to fit everything I need to take with me on a contract across the country in a Cayman S. I don't need to transport more than 1 other person, so the back seat doesn't matter to me other than for luggage. Like ssmoked said, I'm not the taxi. In the rare event that I do decide to taxi, or I need to transport something large, then I'll use another vehicle for that.
08-14-16, 12:35 AM
#27
Lead Lap
I'm just offering some alternatives. I always have to have a fun vehicle in my possession, no matter what. But if it's going to upset your retirement, then perhaps look at sports cars that are cheaper?
I don't know how old you are. I'm not exactly young anymore, but I'm also not that old. I still attract girls 18-25. If I were 21 again though and I was in a position to even consider purchasing my RC F (I wasn't when I was 21) then I would be all over it. Especially if I were single.
08-20-16, 08:11 PM
#28
I would not. I've had the rc 350 f-sport for 14 months now and actually looking forward to getting out of it by next summer.
Over time I've fallen less in love with the look. The front slants out too much from top to bottom and the fake vents on the rear haven't grown on me.
Two bigger reasons are the drive and the infotainment system. Lexus really needs to update their low dpi display and implement a larger screen. The voice interaction and Bluetooth are very good, however.
The sunroof dials are f*ed up. No need for two buttons since the open button tilts more than the tilt button. What were they thinking?
Lastly is the drive. I often feel I am riding a Cadillac with a sporty design. Even in sport + mode there is significant disconnect and numb feeling behind the wheel. The Sport / Sport + modes should be combined because you can't really tell any difference between the two. The car just displays a much more aggressive look than it does drive.
The fact that you can't set a default drive mode and have to expand the dash display manually every time you start the car is ridiculous.
The rear seating is horrendous. Anyone at 5'6" height and taller has to deal with their head touching the headliner.
The collision alert is beyond pathetic. The beeps are completely unreliable and inaccurate. Completely unreliable and should be more sensitive when coming within a hair's length of another object. It's more of a Lexus added gimmick that's completely unrefined.
Lastly, there's an annoying clunk when turning and accelerating that is supposedly "normal."
Over time I've fallen less in love with the look. The front slants out too much from top to bottom and the fake vents on the rear haven't grown on me.
Two bigger reasons are the drive and the infotainment system. Lexus really needs to update their low dpi display and implement a larger screen. The voice interaction and Bluetooth are very good, however.
The sunroof dials are f*ed up. No need for two buttons since the open button tilts more than the tilt button. What were they thinking?
Lastly is the drive. I often feel I am riding a Cadillac with a sporty design. Even in sport + mode there is significant disconnect and numb feeling behind the wheel. The Sport / Sport + modes should be combined because you can't really tell any difference between the two. The car just displays a much more aggressive look than it does drive.
The fact that you can't set a default drive mode and have to expand the dash display manually every time you start the car is ridiculous.
The rear seating is horrendous. Anyone at 5'6" height and taller has to deal with their head touching the headliner.
The collision alert is beyond pathetic. The beeps are completely unreliable and inaccurate. Completely unreliable and should be more sensitive when coming within a hair's length of another object. It's more of a Lexus added gimmick that's completely unrefined.
Lastly, there's an annoying clunk when turning and accelerating that is supposedly "normal."
Last edited by FUZCO; 08-20-16 at 08:16 PM.
08-21-16, 07:02 AM
#29
08-21-16, 01:26 PM
#30
The RC's heaviness can use a more powerful engine no doubt. Probably the main reason for the numbness behind the wheel. But there's a flip-side because the heaviness of the car is what gives it the smooth and solid drive.