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Is it ok to buy a 36k miles RCF?

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Old 06-01-18, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 05RollaXRS
They don't compete with each other. RCF is cheaper, has less luxury, but is smaller, lighter, more agile and quicker due to the ~ 400 lbs lighter weight. LC500 is more expensive, more luxurious, bigger, more modern tech and heavier.
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I believe they compete with each other since they both have two doors! If my next car will be Lexus #7, and want a 2 door, how many choices do I have? Usually buy 2-3 year old very nice used cars, so be interesting to see what the used car price differences will be between the RCF and the LC500.
I also believe the RCF and LC500 compete with each other. They have the same engine and are both fairly large/heavy 2 door luxury 2+2 coupes, one starts at $64k and the other at $92. I know the differences, but I still have a hard time seeing why Lexus offers both cars as they are more alike than different in my opinion.

On the used market they will definitely compete, especially in a few years as the prices get closer to each other.

In reality, I think almost every car-truck-suv competes against most other cars-trucks-suvs. I know someone who was deciding between an RCF and a Porsche Macan, another between an IS350 and RCF, another between and RX350 and RCF. People like what they like and will buy what they will buy. Sometimes I just think Lexus/Toyota tries to fill every gap so that they have a car-truck-suv in every sub segment to keep as many people in their cars and out of competitors cars as possible.
Old 06-01-18, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BLexodus
I feel like 50% of the RCFs for sale have an accident history. Is it just me or do others feel this way too?

I have no stats, it just seems that way.
NO, I Don't feel that way at ALL! WHY would I without stats, the RCF is Not a car that just gets away from you like say my Viper can, WHY would you think that? Also, I wouldn't think that most RCF owners would drive them like race cars, ONLY thing I can think of your reasoning is IF you think other drivers just like to crash into the RCF's????????
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Originally Posted by enochgao


thanks for the reply. I just checked that rcf history this morning and found that that car was damaged in an accident. I give up on that rcf. Right now I am thinking use all the insurance money to buy a 15k miles rcf with performance package. Price for that is 47k without tax and other fees. I checked history that car is perfect. I think this is a pretty good deal.
enochgao, I have a 15' MINT condition Blue Mica that JUST hit 5k miles, has Never been driven in the rain much less seen any track time! I just might be in the market to sell it for the right price! It also has NO dents or NO scratches & I just installed a front clear Bra on the front of the car & hood & side mirrors! I can almost Guarantee you Won't see a Better looking 15' RCF or in Better condition!
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Originally Posted by johnnyreb
NO, I Don't feel that way at ALL! WHY would I without stats, the RCF is Not a car that just gets away from you like say my Viper can, WHY would you think that? Also, I wouldn't think that most RCF owners would drive them like race cars, ONLY thing I can think of your reasoning is IF you think other drivers just like to crash into the RCF's????????
I think my feeling comes from cars with accidents sitting for sale for a while, so it appears as though there are a lot of RCFs with accidents for sale. In reality, the clean ones probably sell fast, and the ones with accidents sit, making it look like there are a lot of used RCFs with accidents.
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if you want an LC500 just jump into an IS350 or RC350 F Sport for right now
Old 06-05-18, 04:59 PM
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36K on a 2015 is average. national average is 12K a year, 3 year old car so 36K is average.

warranty is 4yr/50K so it is still covered.

tires/brakes probably due around 36k-40k, and that will be ~$2,000 easy in parts plus labor. $39K seems low, I was offered more for my 2015 with 33K miles on it this past weekend for trade.. is it a CPO from a Lexus dealer? if not check the Carfax, it may have had an accident or been repossessed
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