ItzFilyO

Oh I have driven the RC and RCF and I know what I'm talking about. The RC's interior feels smaller than the GS and not as comfy as the GS for long drives.

And I know the LC is in a different class and I was just teasing the OP and if he has the money why not?

Some people can't take jokes.....

jjscsix

Exact? So you are saying the spring rates, shock damping and sway bars are all exactly the same? I highly doubt it. I'm not even sure there is such a thing as "almost" and "exact".

Afrosheen

RC is heavier, so the suspension can't match the GS anyway. It can be close but not exact.

I'd take the GS. 2 more doors means less structural reinforcement and a lighter chassis. It's also quicker to 60. The RC is a good looking car and definitely turns heads but the cockpit feels cramped to me and the seat coolers are also weaker.

jonathanz

iTrader: (2)

drove the RC-F, too tight inside indeed, i would pick GS over RC-F and that's why i'm driving GS350 F SPORT!

1111GS

Both luxury and F Sports have some differences compared to your Premium. I had a luxury before and wondered what I would take to replace when it was due. I took an F Sports. Mostly the same but some small details are nice enough to enjoy. When you compare 13 vs. 15, there are also some minor additions as well. What I like about the F Sport is the subtle difference in exterior, bigger rims and brake, ultra white color. Inside I like the cabernet leather. Compared to the 13 model, I like the remote start, power mirrors/trunk, dual pane window (old luxury and some other also came with this), rear cross traffic alert. A minor issue I have with the F Sport is it's not as quiet as the old luxury. I read the new luxury has same "problem" since it now comes with 19". I also miss the wings from the head rest and adaptive headlight.

I do too.

PirelliRC

1 second faster ? where did you see that ?

The GS 350 and RC 350 have the same engine and do 0-60 in 5.6 secs

jjscsix

And by the way, one second is very noticeable if in fact that had been the difference. But I agree it is not.

puffdaddy

TOTALLY agree! Can be the difference between ho hum, and HELL yeah!
Anybody here that would not like their 4GS 1 second quicker to 60? Would make it just about perfect IMHO

bclexus

1 second faster (from 5.6 sec. to 4.6 sec.) 0-60 mph time would take an additional 90 to 100 horsepower on a 4,175 lb RWD car with a quick-shifting automatic transmission.

yardie876

A la GS-F.

dseag2

Sorry. .1 seconds. GS = 5.6 seconds, RC = 5.7 seconds

tea

get the GS. it looks much better than the RC

ItzFilyO

Hey I'll take that. Who wouldn't want to be .1 sec faster to the grocery store?

dseag2

Hey at least I corrected myself before the topic of 1 second went on for 2 more pages.

PirelliRC

1 second can add about 40k to the sticker price as in the case with the GS F. I still think it is worth the price but thats how crucial a second can be.

The RC 350 F Sport is rated at 5.6 secs on the Lexus website not 5.7. So they are identical. The RC F is 4.4 secs and the GS F is 4.5 secs.