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Old 08-26-18 | 06:53 PM
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Default 2015 orange 10k miles 45k: this is a deal, right?

I’ve requester pictures from the dealer

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...elCode1=LEXRCF

Am I missing something? Debating trading in my 2010 40th anniversary Z
Old 08-26-18 | 07:17 PM
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Looks like a good deal. I gave just under 48k for my 15 with perf pack, radar, weather, ML and Lexus cert with 17k miles. Also came from a 370Z. Loving the car, no regrets.
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Looks like a good deal. I gave just under 48k for my 15 with perf pack, radar, weather, ML and Lexus cert with 17k miles. Also came from a 370Z. Loving the car, no regrets.
love the red too. Funny enough the F appears to be a significant step up in practicality from the Z
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If I can keep my foot out of the throttle my RCF gets better gas mileage than my 370z too.

Oh yes that does seem like a fair deal. I got a certified preowned with 14,000 miles and I paid 49 but I had to have the blue and performance pack.
Old 08-26-18 | 07:38 PM
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I would buy that tomorrow if I wanted a 2 door.
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Hey Debian
how is the difference in performance between the 2 cars?
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Specs look almost identical to mine. Mine also has the carbon/TVD package.Definitely, TVD is a big plus, if you like pushing through turns. If the history checks out, definitely would highly recommend it if you are looking for a happy balance between performance/handling/luxury/quality. Had mine for about 1 year now and very happy with it. It is a a blast.

Molten Pearl looks incredible on this car.


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Originally Posted by Spam89
Hey Debian
how is the difference in performance between the 2 cars?
I drove the G37S 6 speed manual and the VQ engine was a bit strange. It had to be revved hard for decent power. However, it was not very rev happy either being at high revs. Sounded harsh, coarse and vibrations through the pedal unlike the RCF V8, which loves to be revved and is overly refined and sonorous while doing it.

I guess, straight line difference is pretty substantial because of the power difference. 370Z is a very raw, uncompromising and driver centric driving experience with only 2 seats as opposed to RCF which is supposed to be a 4 seat touring car that is a mix of performance/handling/luxury and practicality.

However, when you take a look at the lap times, RCF has the quicker lap times probably because of the power difference especially on bigger tracks.

Saschensring:

NISMO 370Z: 1:42.6 (Autobild)
RCF (TVD): 1:39.5 (Autobild)


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Originally Posted by 05RollaXRS
I drove the G37S 6 speed manual and the VQ engine was a bit strange. It had to be revved hard for decent power. However, it was not very rev happy either being at high revs. Sounded harsh, coarse and vibrations through the pedal unlike the RCF V8, which loves to be revved and is overly refined and sonorous while doing it.

I guess, straight line difference is pretty substantial because of the power difference. 370Z is a very raw, uncompromising and driver centric driving experience with only 2 seats as opposed to RCF which is supposed to be a 4 seat touring car that is a mix of performance/handling/luxury and practicality.

However, when you take a look at the lap times, RCF has the quicker lap times probably because of the power difference especially on bigger tracks.

Saschensring:

NISMO 370Z: 1:42.6 (Autobild)
RCF (TVD): 1:39.5 (Autobild)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsp1o16PPT0

how is the straightline diff between the rcf and 370z in the real world Rolla. My brother might get a 370z
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Originally Posted by Spam89
how is the straightline diff between the rcf and 370z in the real world Rolla. My brother might get a 370z
I guess, he wants to race with you? In theory, from recorded times is around 1 second difference to 60 mph. Beyond 100 mph, the difference stretches a lot. 0-130 mph is 16.7 vs 22.3.

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Not a lot of Orange Molten Pearls on the market. Came across this one at Carmax and seems like a good deal as well. Although no performance pack.

https://www.carmax.com/car/16180513

For me, the color is more important than the options and if you find a Molten Pearl with Performance pack, they are probably asking top dollar.
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sell you mine for 46k Ultra white on black, TVD, Mark L Package, Borla, no accidents 19.5k miles. lmk!
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Originally Posted by Ebr0t
I’ve requester pictures from the dealer

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...elCode1=LEXRCF

Am I missing something? Debating trading in my 2010 40th anniversary Z
45k for a Molten pearl, 10k miles RCF seems pretty good. I paid about that for my 2015 with 14k miles and clean carfax, non performance package (I wanted a sunroof). Would definitely take a look at the carfax to make sure there are no accidents. I’ll never understand how dealers post cars for sale at this price point and higher with no pictutres of the car.
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Seems like a pretty good deal for Perf Pack with 10k miles if without accidents. 10k miles is nothing. See if they did the fuel pump recalls 2x front and rear. Also, 2015+ RCF never had power-folding exterior mirrors in the US. Japan and Europe has the power folding mirrors.
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Originally Posted by ba2sy
Seems like a pretty good deal for Perf Pack with 10k miles if without accidents. 10k miles is nothing. See if they did the fuel pump recalls 2x front and rear. Also, 2015+ RCF never had power-folding exterior mirrors in the US. Japan and Europe has the power folding mirrors.
Agreed. I got mine at 8000 miles (14,000 KM). It still practically feels brand new at 10,000 miles. It even has a strong new car smell from the leather.



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