I currently have a 08 ISF with I/H/E and was thinking on getting a RCF, but aren't they a good bit heavy compared to ISF, is it enough that you can tell? can anyone that has done same thing chime in with what they have found they have noticed they didn't like between the two , or things they miss

 

I went from an 08 ISF to the 15 RCF and my thoughts are:
RCF rides much better
RCF sounds much louder stock for stock
interior in the RCF is a lot more up to date, seats especially
love the torsen lsd in the rcf vs the elsd
Speed wise there isn/t enough difference to justify the switch, everything else seems nicer. To me it came down to the "deal", I was considering adding the lsd and aftermarket coilovers to the ISF, and it made sense to just switch to the RCF once the right deal came along

 

thanks ....this is the kind of input im after

 

Same here....Had 3 ISFs (08, 11 & 12) and now an RCF with TVD, RCF do feel bit faster on the highway from acceleration perspective and does handle really well with great steering feel.
i am not going to comment much on the looks as they are purely subjective but i will tell you that interior does feel much more upscale than ISF, not to mention RCF does have one of the best seats i've ever sat on.

You should visit your local dealer and test drive yourself to get the feel of the car, Don't forget to Put it in Sport + Mode

 

The ML sound system is much better in the RCF.

 

this is really good info, keep it up pls, this kind of 1st hand experience is hard to find

 

coming from two ISF's ('09/'13)

- better interior/ electronics/ gauge cluster/ seats
- better handling and suspension feel
- better sound system
- car feels tighter
- transmission feels quicker
- similar acceleration
- better sound stock (but who cares about stock)
- more aggressive looking car

 

I for the most apart agree with both of you guys! It's hard to tell from just a test drive, but once you upgrade and own one, it most definitely is a better car than the IS-F was as a whole. I know everyone on here keeps comparing straight line acceleration, but it's so much more than just that! I also upgraded from a 08 IS-F to the 15 RC-F, and the killer deal I got made the decision that much easier!

 

Couldn't agree more, I also ungraded from '13 IS-F to a '15 RC-F, couldn't be any happier!

 

Screw that, I want your Supra! I have been drooling over those of a late.

 

Haha! thanks

 

I'd echo everyone else's sentiments. I had an 08 IS-F and sold it when I was unemployed. I recently had a 2011 CTS-V and although I loved the car, the thing was in the shop way too much. I traded it in for an RC-F and couldn't be happier.

It may not have the acceleration, but as an everyday car, it's a lot nicer. Fit and finish, tech, audio, etc. It's all hands down the best car I've ever had.

 

I'm in the same boat as most above. Traded in my '09 ISF for a '15 RCF 2 weeks ago today and I love it! One thing I might slightly have a different opinion on is the ML system. I have not been impressed thus far in the RCF.

The seats are downright amazing as are the upgrades in technology. (for me anyway) Being from Canada, the heated steering wheel in the winter and ventilated seats in the summer are great too! (my 09 had neither)

 

I was about to pull the trigger on a used '12 Lexus ISF, but after much thought, I decided to wait it out longer for an RCF. I love the RCF sound, the higher revving engine, technology, the styling and the interior. These things alone make it justifiable for me to hold out for the RCF. Even though, having a 2 door coupe with a baby daughter will be less convenient than having a 4 door sedan, but I think we should be able to deal with it.

 

Perfectly sums it up. I had two ISFs as well, 09 and 11. My 11 had I/H/E + coils. It was a fantastic car, and until my RC F, I said it was the best car I had ever owned. That claim now goes to the RC F, (and I am not counting my NSX in this, as it was not a daily driver, but of course, that was the best car I have ever owned... )

The only thing the RC F needed from factory, IMO was an exhaust, and there are plenty of good options available.

Good luck on your decision, my thoughts though are the car is definitely worth moving into from an ISF.