kdu

I have very little advice to give but reading this thread made me feel better about my problem of getting bored and trading in cars way too often.

JT4

Sorry I misread your original post, I thought you mentioned an IS F. My mistake.

After reading #3 above you obviously like the car and do enjoy driving it. So if your main reason for wanting to get rid of it is because you're afraid of the possible depreciation hit you will take, when and if you decide to sell or trade it, then I think you're making a mistake. You're taking away your enjoyment of the RC F by worrying about things that may never even become a reality.

IMO if you're comfortable with payment as you said, I think you need to drive it more. I bet this will make you feel better and who knows, maybe the more you drive it the more you will become attached to it and want to keep it a while.

ghoffner

Yeah, I'm all for financing but there was no way I was going to finance a brand new model when I was able to negotiate 15% off sticker. Thats just asking to get slammed in the future. So I decided leasing was the safer bet and this way I will be able to reevaluate my position, and the RCF market, in 3 years.

And to the OP...I understand depreciation is your biggest worry, but don't you think jumping to an immediate decision is a bit rash? I agree that the value has fallen drastically over the last 6-7 months, but I would think this will slow down (as lexus slows production) and that the value will not continue to fall like this over the next 2-3 years. And by that time you won't have to take such a large financial loss. However if $ isnt an issue, then ignore these thoughts.

flowrider

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WOW I'm on car #13, but I bought my first car in 1957

I've modified them all (except an RX7 that I hated, so I had and have $$ in them. I've had my current ISF for close to eight years now

No plans to give it up!

Note - Doesn't include my motorcycles (4) or my trucks (4) or cars I've bought for my wife, son-in-law or grandchildren.

Lou

Olasek

This is a rather bizarre statement. If I truly enjoyed the car I wouldn't worry about its resale value. And if resale value was in the back of my mind it would rather motivate me to keep the car longer than sell it now and realize potentially the highest loss. The longer you keep the car the ratio of received utility to lost value grows in you favor.

DzNutz

I couldn't have said it any better.

brandonrcf

Well, I actually won't be losing (that much) money now. I can (more than likely) pickup a brand new 2016 Lexus IS 200t F-Sport for a pretty good price. Or I could spend a little more for the IS 350 F Sport. But, if I get rid of my RC F, I'll get something more fuel efficient. By the way, I paid $58,085 for my RC F (not counting taxes and such) and they will give me $55K on the trade.

But, I am inclined to keep my RC F, because as others have said, I won't be happy in an IS.

MGB1120

At the end of the day it's still just a car enjoy it, I beated myself over it for a while and I just got the my 16 rcf and I'm enjoying it, life is fragile enjoy whatever you want to get! lost a family member to cancer & put many things into perspective, start enjoying

johnnyreb

I've heard that's called the FIRST STEP Admitting you have a Problem

MGB1120

Haha better to have a car addiction then anything else!

johnnyreb

If you got it for 58k i don't know why you're freaking out about losing a lot of $$$, i wouldn't think it's going to drop much more than mid 50's unless you keep beating the hell out of it (you got a Great deal, think of the guys that paid in the 70's). But, with only 800 miles & having to already paint/repair
parts of it doesn't sound like you're taking very good care of it. Either way, it doesn't sound like you're going to like Any car for very long! jmo

brandonrcf

Some RC Fs are selling for high 40s. I do drive a lot, so that is another consideration.

I did not cause the damage. It was discovered after bringing it home from the dealership, and I've had to drive to and from the dealer multiple times - a 150 mile drive each way. Hence why I'm at 800 miles.

johnnyreb

Oh, i DO know that feeling my dealership is 90+ miles from me SUX, luckily i haven't had to go back yet for any issues. GL with whatever you decide to go with

JaponesV8

Amazing how much the RCF has plummeted in such a short period of time. $10,000 is nothing compared to some folks.

There's one locally they can't get rid of for $55,000 and 10k miles.

That being said, I'm sure you earn well over $100,000 a year, so what's a few grand to drive a car you love?

corradoMR2

+1

OP, I believe you've had the F for just about 1 month. Summer is around the corner and the best days are ahead to really enjoy this car.