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Good lol. I remember when I worked at my Lexus dealership. It just sat, and sat, and sat. No one is paying $30k+ for just carbon fiber and a faster 0-60 time by 0.1 seconds. You’re better off buying a pre owned RC F and using that money modding it to your liking lol. Those were my exact thoughts also when we first got it in.
Good lol. I remember when I worked at my Lexus dealership. It just sat, and sat, and sat. No one is paying $30k+ for just carbon fiber and a faster 0-60 time by 0.1 seconds. You’re better off buying a pre owned RC F and using that money modding it to your liking lol. Those were my exact thoughts also when we first got it in.
I know people are not a big fan of the track edition, but lets not diminish what Lexus did for the TE. The car weighs 170 lbs less than our RCFs at ~ 3800 lbs while still maintaining majority of the luxury we have. Also, the carbon brakes are $16,000. There are still very rare (my RCF is already very rare, which makes the TE is super rare). Compared to my RCF carbon/TVD, the RCF TE is only another $8000 more (without mark ups) so considering what you can buy for that money, that makes all RCFs overpriced except the base model.
I know people are not a big fan of the track edition, but lets not diminish what Lexus did for the TE. The car weighs 170 lbs less than our RCFs at ~ 3800 lbs while still maintaining majority of the luxury we have. Also, the carbon brakes are $16,000. There are still very rare (my RCF is already very rare, which makes the TE is super rare). Compared to my RCF carbon/TVD, the RCF TE is only another $8000 more (without mark ups) so considering what you can buy for that money, that makes all RCFs overpriced except the base model.
Imagine lol. And it’s still heavier than the M4 by 175lbs. I know I know, the M4 is a little less reliable but still. There’s a lot of rich people in the world. I wonder why not many people buy these. Probably because around that price range you’re hitting GTR money or Hellcat even which is way better. Limited availability isn’t helping it sell faster either (when it usually should) and that’s saying something lol because they still don’t sell fast.
Imagine lol. And it’s still heavier than the M4 by 175lbs. I know I know, the M4 is a little less reliable but still. There’s a lot of rich people in the world. I wonder why not many people buy these. Probably because around that price range you’re hitting GTR money or Hellcat even which is way better.
Still a German test showed, RCF TE is slightly quicker around Saschsenring track than a standard M4. Almost on par with an M4 competition, but slower than an M4 CS on Cup 2 sllck tires (which costs $110,000 MSRP anyway). All I am saying, Lexus did an admirable job with the RCF TE regardless of the fact that it is overpriced.
Imagine lol. And it’s still heavier than the M4 by 175lbs. I know I know, the M4 is a little less reliable but still. There’s a lot of rich people in the world. I wonder why not many people buy these. Probably because around that price range you’re hitting GTR money or Hellcat even which is way better. Limited availability isn’t helping it sell faster either (when it usually should) and that’s saying something lol because they still don’t sell fast.
I love these posts. I have a TE and I love it. No interest in cross shopping for a GTR (had one before) or a Hellcat (no interest). And BMW is a POS. You want to know what makes the difference. Service and reliability. You don’t get crap from Nissan or Dodge (I guess that’s who makes the hellcat) compared to Lexus. I heard the same stuff when I bought my LFA. Rich has nothing to do with it. It’s customer experience and quality that keep bringing me back to Lexus. I could have those other cars and choose not to.
I love these posts. I have a TE and I love it. No interest in cross shopping for a GTR (had one before) or a Hellcat (no interest). And BMW is a POS. You want to know what makes the difference. Service and reliability. You don’t get crap from Nissan or Dodge (I guess that’s who makes the hellcat) compared to Lexus. I heard the same stuff when I bought my LFA. Rich has nothing to do with it. It’s customer experience and quality that keep bringing me back to Lexus. I could have those other cars and choose not to.
I love the look of the TE. How does it drive compared to your GS F?
I love these posts. I have a TE and I love it. No interest in cross shopping for a GTR (had one before) or a Hellcat (no interest). And BMW is a POS. You want to know what makes the difference. Service and reliability. You don’t get crap from Nissan or Dodge (I guess that’s who makes the hellcat) compared to Lexus. I heard the same stuff when I bought my LFA. Rich has nothing to do with it. It’s customer experience and quality that keep bringing me back to Lexus. I could have those other cars and choose not to.
As always to each their own lol. I’m just saying I wouldn’t spend $103,000+ on this car. It’s not THAT much better than the $65,000 RC F. The TE is +$38,000 (or more) and not much changes lol.
I love these posts. I have a TE and I love it. No interest in cross shopping for a GTR (had one before) or a Hellcat (no interest). And BMW is a POS. You want to know what makes the difference. Service and reliability. You don’t get crap from Nissan or Dodge (I guess that’s who makes the hellcat) compared to Lexus. I heard the same stuff when I bought my LFA. Rich has nothing to do with it. It’s customer experience and quality that keep bringing me back to Lexus. I could have those other cars and choose not to.
It applies to all of us RCF owners. I also paid quite a lot for my RCF and could have purchased a few year Nissan GTR or a used C7 Z06, but it simply came down to what I wanted and what checked all of the boxes for me. As a matter of fact, a junior colleague in my team, bought a 650 HP C7 Z06 a few months ago for cheaper than what I paid for my RCF and amazing performance for the dollar. I simply wanted the RCF for a multitude of reasons. However, RCF is the car that compelled me to think about purchasing something I did not need.
It applies to all of us RCF owners. I also paid quite a lot for my RCF and could have purchased a 2 - 3 year Nissan GTR or a used C7 Z06, but it simply came down to what I wanted and what checked all of the boxes for me. As a matter of fact, a junior colleague in my team, bought a 650 HP C7 Z06 a few months ago for cheaper than what I paid for my RCF. I simply wanted the RCF for a multitude of reasons. It is a bargain at that price. However, RCF is the car that compelled me to think about purchasing something I did not need.
You paid $50,000 for your 1 year old RC F with performance package correct? You didn’t pay much compared to the prices here (US). That’s a stupid good deal here in the states.
You paid $50,000 for your 1 year old RC F with performance package correct? You didn’t pay much compared to the prices here (US). That’s a stupid good deal here in the states.
I paid $67K CAD all in, but that was below market at the time as the seller did not want to store for the winter. I capitalized on the timing.
10-19-20, 12:36 PM
Lexus RC F Fuji Speedway Edition Limited to 60 Examples
