Do you have any links to threads where people got 10-15K off of their IS Fs in 2008? I was actually trying to find that earlier to compare it with the RC F.

 

I purchased 2008 ISF back in July 08 for $53k which was stickered around $63k..I am sure there are RCF owners who previously owned ISFs can chime in.

 

Agreed I'd keep it, there's no other sports coupe out there that stands out like the RCF in my opinion, when you see it on the road its not like any other coupe out there, but your choice I'd enjoy it don't get an IS, I had that before my RCF, don't miss it one bit.

 

Does your state make you pay the difference in taxes or treat both transactions separately? If pay the difference, then there would be none on the IS , since the RCF should trade in value should be higher then say a 14 IS. The excess amount in taxes would be a loss, fees, the clear bra are all negative values.

Long game would be that you`d have a higher resale value in say 2-3 years down the line relatively to other competitors. However what that $ might be is going to be less then what is now.

Either way your going to have a good car and company on your hands

 

Lets say your car is 55k-60k right now, do you think it will be 40-45k in a year or two my guess is no. I think this car stays at mid 50's for a long time as the value is too strong to go any lower, this is my guess I don't really care lol

 

Keep the car it's a work of art. Don't worry about what the future holds never know what will happen to you or anyone enjoy now do what you feel best!

 

Yes,for sure. These car will be become and remain very liquid at a certain price point and they should hold that for some period of time. Seriously, look at the options out there in this price range and the RC F is actually too good to be true for the money.

Lol, at the original post. Get off the computer and drive . . .

 

I think you have already made your mind up. However, IMO you need to ask yourself the following questions and be honest with yourself.

1- Can I afford the RC F or is the payment choking me?
2- Am I ready to accept the depreciation hit I am going to take getting rid of the RC F so early?
2- Can I afford to constantly switch out cars every 6 - 12 months, how long can I keep doing this until it catches up to me?
3- Do I really like the RC F, do I enjoy driving it? And even if I do, once again can I really afford it?
4- If I buy an IS F will I keep it long term or will it be another short term "fling".

IMO moving forward you should only buy pre-owned cars. That way someone else (probably me) took the initial depreciation hit. So a year later when you want to get rid of it you won't take as bad as a depreciation hit as you would if you purchased new.

On the other hand, if you have a crap load of money you can basically disregard what I wrote.

Good Luck.

 

I know its always easy to play a Monday quarterback, but this is the reason I feel leasing new cars like the RCF is the best way to go. Guarantee yourself a set depreciation amount and if you manage to keep the car the entire lease length, then maybe you will have equity in it at that time...depending on market value. And if you want out of your lease early, try to put it on swap a lease or one of those websites. Just my $0.02

And to the OP...listen to your gut. But at least take the RCF on a long weekend joy ride before you turn her in!

 

^^ I agree with you, I lease some of my cars because it works for me. But just get ready for the "lease haters" to jump on here and give you all the reasons why leasing sucks..

 

1. Payment is okay, I had a large downpayment.
2. The RC F was the second new car I bought, and I still have the first one (my grandparents are driving it). I normally buy pre-owned.
3. I love the RC F and driving it actually relieves stress. I drive a lot and I find that after a bad day, sitting in the driver seat and pressing the gas pedal makes me feel better.
4. I was going to buy a IS 250.

 

No. Just no to IS250. You would trade that in within a week

 

Agreed no on 250 coming from a RCF you will be unhappy

 

When I got my car new when it 1st came out the lease was $1600 a month, so I asked how much will it cost me once I drive off the lot, the lady I deal with is the top sales person, she said 12k, I put 20k down the rest @2% and drove off lol

 

Yeah, in a case like this I would have also financed, made a lot more sense..