I daily drive my RCF and it has no problems. its meant to be driven.

 

Yes, it is really worth it.

The engine is so nice. This V-8 is something special. Once you rev it out you know....

I look for reasons to drive it.

 

Thanks for all the info. I had owned a 2012 IS 250 and I currently own a 2015 IS 250 F, I really love this car but now my eyes are into an RC F. I am ready to move on. I really appreciate all the feedbacks from you guys.

 

Yes, it is an incredible car. Jekyll and hyde personality. In normal and ECO mode, it is very docile, quiet and relaxed. Seats are very comfortable. Once you put it in sport+ mode and rev it high, everything tightens up and the engine noise becomes the center point and it becomes hyper alert to the driver's throttle and steering inputs. I have TVD and I can squeeze out of the corner until my eyeballs start to pop out due to the G forces, but it does not lose grip.

Engine is the most exciting part of the car. High-revving, sonorous V8 with lots of potential with modifications to make better (stock exhaust is very restrictive and quiet). Interior, exterior and the attention it gets everywhere especially with the color I have, make it a phenomenal car.

As I stated above, I bought my mildly used RCF outright with TVD/carbon fiber and it is worth every penny.

 

Have you test driven an RC F yet? If not, highly recommend it before you decide to make the plunge as it's a big difference in power compared to your IS 250, as you know and have heard. If you want to stay with Lexus and want another car with a surge in performance, proceed to an F model. If you want 4-doors, check out a GS F.

As for myself, I find my RC F to be a keeper and special. It's great to see not many of these around. I wasn't looking for a speed demon. This car has plenty of power for me.

Can't speculate for others why they're not keeping the cars beyond the lease. People have different reasons for letting go of or keeping cars.

 

I can tell you the only reason I will not keep my RCF at the end of my lease is that the new RCF at that time has been revamped significantly (and in a good way) and/or has received an upgrade in the power department, then I would trade it in for the new one or if I can for some reason get an amazing deal on an LC500. If not, I'm buying my RCF... coming from 10 years of leasing and changing cars every couple years, this one (after 2 years of having it), is the only one that really has me thinking about keeping it for good.

 

You think the IS250 is fun?

Please come back and correct that statement after you purchase an RCF.

Yes, they are worth it, I think.

 

I Love mine, it's hard to believe it's 3 years old now! Seems just like yesterday when I bought it, though it's kinda Embarrassing to say I've only put 5k miles on it. Got to admit though that the Backseat is pretty much useless, other than maybe putting a few groceries back there! JMO

 

Works perfectly for our baby seat and putting groceries, diaper bag etc. LOL

Mine will be staying practically forever. I will keep slowly doing basic mods it to keep things interest like exhaust, tune etc. This high revving V8 is a masterpiece and a dying breed that will never get old.

 

Nobody will admit this but the truth is that the people that can afford such an expensive car will usually lease the vehicle for 2-5 years. After the lease is over they sell the car. During this period, they thrash the car and drive it very hard as it is currently under warranty. It is a performance car after all. This is why you see a lot of 2-5 year old expensive cars for sale on the second hand market (all out of warranty).

Not many people will accept this truth but this is what happens.

 

First off, IF they can Afford this car WHY would they Lease it? Also, WHY would Anybody Trash a Lexus? SMDH!

 

A lot of times people lease instead of buying, especially if used for "business" deductions. Depending on the person's situation, often it is "more advantageous" to lease versus buy (or finance). Leasing becomes more "advantageous" business wise (deductions) as the price of the vehicle get higher and higher........

If the person is paying strictly out of pocket PERSONALLY and NOT FOR BUSINESS, then it's NOT A GOOD DEAL TO LEASE. Buying would be better for PERSONAL use. Some people STILL LEASE for PERSONAL USE bc the monthly payment is much lower versus buying (financing). Usually these peplpe CAN'T afford the month payment due to other obligations or just don't want to spend that much MONTHLY. These people STILL want to LOOK LIKE A MILLION BUCKS without spending the bucks OR they want to drive an RCF but can only pay /only want to pay "Camaro" price (or something like that).

I would not trash ANY car. But I'm sure somebody out there will. For example, if you are buying a car like the RCF from a private individual, look around that household and see who else is around the home. If there are some teenagers lurking around, BECAREFUL bc car abuse potential will be all time high.

 

what does one mean by trashing the car? I gun the rcf here and there but take good care of it with every 4,000 oil change, along with premium fuel. Isn't the Rcf suppose to be driven hard. Also, is downshifting bad for our cars?

 

I was referring to the following post:
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Originally Posted by CoolBoy
Nobody will admit this but the truth is that the people that can afford such an expensive car will usually lease the vehicle for 2-5 years. After the lease is over they sell the car. During this period, they thrash the car and drive it very hard as it is currently under warranty. It is a performance car after all. This is why you see a lot of 2-5 year old expensive cars for sale on the second hand market (all out of warranty).

Not many people will accept this truth but this is what happens.
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When I say trashing a car, it means something like the following:

 

only manual downshift after car oil is all warmed up, I sometimes dont even leave 4th or max 5th gear to get to school. I get there so fast lmao, 30 min commute in about 18 min every day lol