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Old 04-30-16, 09:32 AM
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Default GS350 or RC350

My lease is going to be up at the end of this year but I'm trying to get some opinions of if I should stay with the GS or go with the RC. What do you guys think?
Old 04-30-16, 10:03 AM
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Apples and oranges comparison. These are two completely different vehicles. This is strictly a decision you should make with the people close to you.
Old 04-30-16, 10:58 AM
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Agreed. Sedan vs. coupe so depends on your needs and what you are looking for in a car. Test drive both and see how you feel and make a determination from there.
Old 04-30-16, 11:26 AM
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Got kids? Are you going to lug around more stuff? If not, stick with the coupe.
Old 04-30-16, 02:11 PM
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yep all up to u, 2 different cars, single ( coupe ) married, kids ( sedan ),lol.
Old 04-30-16, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mrpartsman
yep all up to u, 2 different cars, single ( coupe ) married, kids ( sedan ),lol.
I think this is right on for me too. The RC was a fun ride, GS is bit more practical. now the GS-F 2016? Hmmm... Decisions, decisions.... Good luck. Can't go wrong either way.
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Neither. Get a Porsche
Old 05-01-16, 03:42 AM
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Rear seat leg room is almost non existent in the RC. If you can live with that then it's just whichever car rocks your boat.
Old 05-01-16, 09:27 AM
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Drunk friends can lay sideways in the back seat of an RC, I think.
Old 05-01-16, 10:34 AM
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Aesthetically, RC350. Practicality, GS350.

G'luck,

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GS all the way. The RCF is 20k cheaper than the GSF for a reason.

1. Wheelbase = ride quality
2. GS is lighter, believe it or not, therefore faster in literally every trim.
3. GS has an infinitely better sound system (ML) and the nav screens can't even be compared.

I could go on, but I think you get my point.
Old 05-01-16, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Afrosheen
GS all the way. The RCF is 20k cheaper than the GSF for a reason.

1. Wheelbase = ride quality
2. GS is lighter, believe it or not, therefore faster in literally every trim.
3. GS has an infinitely better sound system (ML) and the nav screens can't even be compared.

I could go on, but I think you get my point.
I agree! Plus, the interior is way better on the GS than the RC. Besides the bigger screen, there's more padding rather than hard plastics.
Old 05-02-16, 12:08 AM
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IMO the GS is a nicer car, the RC is basically an IS coupe, but who cares what we say. Get what you want...
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I would say GS because it has the best of both worlds: beauty and function.

Plus I want another GS member on this forum.
Old 05-02-16, 10:37 AM
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I would say GS for practicality also. But the exterior of the RC really does have an exotic look to it and if you dont need the rear leg room, then the RC has a great ride and turns heads like crazy

P.s if you're in SoCal, I work at a dealer in San Diego. Maybe i could hook you up 😉


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